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    Articles by Gary DeVon
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    Gary DeVon is the managing editor of the Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune and celebrated his 25th year at the newspaper in August 2012. He graduated from Gonzaga University with a degree in Communications - Print Journalism, with an emphasis in photojournalism. He is a proud alumnus of Oroville High School. His family first settled in Okanogan County in the late 1800s. His parents are Judy DeVon and the late Larry DeVon and he has two younger brothers - Dante and Michael. Many family members still call Oroville home. He has a grown daughter, Segornae Douglas and a young granddaughter, Erin.
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    An aerial view of the Okanogan Family Faire grounds on Cayuse Mountain. It was reported that some 6,000 people attended this year's Faire which took place last Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Photo by Terry Mills
    Out of My Mind 42
    By Gary DeVon • October 27, 2011 1:26 pm

    Everyone should attend at least one FaireIt was another great Okanogan Family Faire, although I still fall back to calling…

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    Letters to the Editor, Oct. 27 issue
    Letters to the Editor, Oct. 27 issue
    By Gary DeVon • October 27, 2011 1:15 pm

    The real Old Coffee DrinkerDear EditorNo cultural society is perfect because one of the aspects is that the society is…

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    A wrecked boat lies abandoned at the Chief Tonasket Park boat launch. Littering and illegal dumping have become a problem at the park, prompting city council discussion on how to remedy the situation. Photo by Brent Baker
    Concerns about how to pay for improvements to...
    By Gary DeVon • October 20, 2011 11:24 pm

    TONASKET – Revenues aren’t coming into Tonasket’s coffers as quickly as anticipated, but overall revenue should be about the same…

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    Letters to the Editor, Oct. 20 issue
    Letters to the Editor, Oct. 20 issue
    By Gary DeVon • October 20, 2011 12:26 pm

    Required to LieDear Editor,My wife and I – with professional help – are presently involved in the restoration of a…

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    Property taxes and irrigation assessments due
    Property taxes and irrigation assessments due
    By Gary DeVon • October 20, 2011 12:37 am

    OKANOGAN – Okanogan County Treasurer Leah McCormack is reminding taxpayers that the last half of their Okanogan County property taxes…

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    Lots of Halloween Happenings in the North Okanogan
    Lots of Halloween Happenings in the North Okanogan
    By Gary DeVon • October 20, 2011 12:35 am

    OROVILLE – Haunted Houses and Haunted Hayrides, a Halloween Carnival and a Halloween Party, are all planned before and during…

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    Brent Baker (right) and his wife Kim and son A.J. at Christmas time. Baker is joining the Gazette-Tribune and Sound Publishing team. His main coverage area will be in Tonasket and the surrounding area. Submitted photo
    Brent Baker joining Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune
    By Gary DeVon • October 13, 2011 10:02 pm

    TONASKET – After a nationwide search and a lengthy interview process, the Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune has chosen Brent Baker, someone…

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    Tonasket School Board continues to update policies
    Tonasket School Board continues to update policies
    By Gary DeVon • October 13, 2011 9:53 pm

    TONASKET – The Tonasket School Board is continuing to review their board policies with the goal of having them all…

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    Haunted Hayride promises a scary good time
    Haunted Hayride promises a scary good time
    By Gary DeVon • October 13, 2011 9:49 pm

    OROVILLE – The folks at Oroville RE/MAX Realty and Taber’s Taste of Summer are promising an even bigger and scarier…

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    Students from Oroville's third, fourth, fifth and sixth grades listen intently to noted children's author Gordon Korman who spoke on how he gets his inspiration to write his well known books. photo by Gary DeVon
    Noted children's author Gordon Korman talks to Oroville...
    By Gary DeVon • October 13, 2011 8:52 pm

    OROVILLE – Gordon Korman, world-renowned author of children’s books, came to Oroville to inspire the budding writers in the elementary…

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    JoAnn Denney receives a plaque for her 20 years of service to the City of Oroville. Mayor Chuck Spieth made the presentation at the Tuesday, Oct. 4 meeting of the city council. Denney works at city hall and is the secretary and Chief Examiner for the Orov
    Discussions on emergency equipment dominate much of Oroville...
    By Gary DeVon • October 13, 2011 8:39 pm

    OROVILLE – Emergency equipment seemed to be on the minds of Oroville mayor and city council at their Tuesday, Oct….

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    The candidates for Miss Tonasket Rodeo Queen are (L-R) Kayla Davis, Cortney Ingle, Emily Tietje, Karlie Henneman and Breanna Howell.
    Five vie for title of Miss Tonasket Founders...
    By Gary DeVon • October 13, 2011 7:34 pm

    TONASKET – Five young ladies have thrown their hats in the ring for the honor of being named Miss Tonasket…

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    Oktoberfest planned in Oroville, Oct. 8
    Oktoberfest planned in Oroville, Oct. 8
    By Gary DeVon • October 6, 2011 8:31 pm

    OROVILLE – An Oktoberfest celebration to raise money for the new senior center building is planned for Oct. 8 from…

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