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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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    Oroville School enrollment also on the rise
    By Gary DeVon • September 7, 2016 6:59 am

    OROVILLE – Under ‘Good News and Announcements’ new Oroville School District Superintendent Jeff Hardesty announced that student enrollment is nearly…

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    Commissioner candidates answer questions at forum
    By Gary DeVon • September 1, 2016 7:37 am

    OROVILLE – After short introductions, candidates for Okanogan County Commissioner Positions 1 and 2 answered questions at a forum held…

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    Pickens North Fire burns 760 acres
    Pickens North Fire burns 760 acres
    By Gary DeVon • August 30, 2016 3:39 pm

    Cause of fire still unknown TONASKET – The Pickens North Fire started on Wednesday, Aug. 24, approximately five miles north…

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    Why out of county campaign contributions?
    Why out of county campaign contributions?
    By Gary DeVon • August 28, 2016 7:09 am

    Dear Editor, Why are Chris Branch’s major contributor’s from the “COAST?” I’m looking at Chris’s contribution form. Currently he has…

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    County Commissioner considerations
    County Commissioner considerations
    By Gary DeVon • August 27, 2016 7:07 am

    Dear Editor, In the primary, Okanogan County voters demonstrated that they want change from the county commissioners. One incumbent did…

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    Opinions seem to vary regarding vacation of road
    By Gary DeVon • August 25, 2016 4:28 pm

    Have you ever found yourself split on an issue, even though the answer seems to be obvious? The Oroville City…

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    Carol 'Cookie' Thorndike

    Carol “Cookie” Thorndike, age 69 of Oroville, died on Sunday, August 21, 2016 at her home in Oroville. She was…

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    Oroville approves petition for street vacation
    Oroville approves petition for street vacation
    By Gary DeVon • August 25, 2016 10:31 am

    OROVILLE – The city council approved Oroville Reman and Reload’s petition to vacate portions of streets in the heavy industrial…

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    Will encourage open transparent system
    Will encourage open transparent system
    By Gary DeVon • August 14, 2016 7:55 am

    Dear Editor, The election results appear positive for the next phase of my campaign to improve Okanogan County government. I…

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    Teck not resisting efforts regarding river cleanup
    Teck not resisting efforts regarding river cleanup
    By Gary DeVon • August 13, 2016 7:53 am

    Dear Editor, Readers of the August 5 article ‘Colville Tribes continue legal fight for Columbia River cleanup’ may be left…

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    Enloe Dam article only presented one  side
    Enloe Dam article only presented one side
    By Gary DeVon • August 12, 2016 7:51 am

    Dear Editor, I have long appreciated the fairness of the reporting in your paper and also your editorial opinions from…

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    Oroville extends hearing on street vacation until next meeting
    Oroville extends hearing on street vacation until next...
    By Gary DeVon • August 12, 2016 6:54 am

    OROVILLE – After some discussion at the Tuesday, Aug. 2 council meeting, Oroville will take up the matter of street…

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    Tumbleweed Film Festival could use your help
    By Gary DeVon • August 11, 2016 12:02 pm

    The Tumbleweed Film Festival rolled back into town last Saturday, and while the movies delighted some 50 people at Esther…

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