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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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    We need a Wild Similkameen
    We need a Wild Similkameen
    By Gary DeVon • December 18, 2015 2:24 pm

    Dear Editor, The Okanogan PUD has a talon grip on the Similkameen River and refuses to let go.Last Monday, Dec.7th,…

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    Times are getting tough all over
    Times are getting tough all over
    By Gary DeVon • December 17, 2015 7:00 am

    It looks like hard times in the valley, at least for a couple businesses – Hughes Department Store (front page)…

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    Hughes' Dept. Store looking to 'right the ship'
    Hughes' Dept. Store looking to 'right the ship'
    By Gary DeVon • December 17, 2015 6:05 am

    OROVILLE – It’s been a long summer of rumors and conjecture, is Hughes’ Department Store selling or closing – as…

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    Three cougar kittens captured in Oroville area
    Three cougar kittens captured in Oroville area
    By Gary DeVon • December 14, 2015 2:01 pm

    OROVILLE – Three cougar kittens were captured by the Washington State Fish and Wildlife Department in the Oroville area last…

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    Wildfire response
    Wildfire response
    By Gary DeVon • December 12, 2015 2:23 pm

    Dear Editor, After the last two years of devastating fires in Okanogan County and the prediction of continued drought conditions…

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    Ho Ho Ho
    Ho Ho Ho
    By Gary DeVon • December 11, 2015 3:10 pm

    Members of the Okanagan International Choir braved the rain last Saturday evening while they led people in singing Christmas carols…

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    Oroville sets sights on Well #1 rehab
    Oroville sets sights on Well #1 rehab
    By Gary DeVon • December 11, 2015 3:04 pm

    OROVILLE – Oroville is looking at rejuvenating Well #1, the oldest well in their public water system and hopes to…

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    Get involved
    Get involved
    By Gary DeVon • December 11, 2015 2:20 pm

    Dear Editor, Hear are two startling facts I came across recently for Okanogan County. The percentage of persons living below…

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    Saving a historic building – big plans for Oroville’s Public Library
    Saving a historic building – big plans for...
    By Gary DeVon • December 10, 2015 7:05 am

    While Donald Trump seems to have finally jumped the shark with his plan to lockout all Muslims from the United…

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    Our Public Health District needs help
    Our Public Health District needs help
    By Gary DeVon • December 6, 2015 3:56 pm

    Dear Editor, Attention all health care professionals! Ranked 37th out of 39 Washington State counties in public health according to…

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    Similkameen, river of life
    Similkameen, river of life
    By Gary DeVon • December 5, 2015 7:54 am

    Dear Editor, The town of Oroville has seen better days Our businesses are struggling up and down Main Street. The…

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    Chesaw father and son guilty of murder
    Chesaw father and son guilty of murder
    By Gary DeVon • December 4, 2015 4:26 pm

    Each man sentenced to more than 32 years in prison OKANOGAN – A man and his son were found guilty…

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    Daredevil pedestrians
    Daredevil pedestrians
    By Gary DeVon • December 4, 2015 6:53 am

    Dear Editor, On the streets of Oroville I have noticed with increasing regularity a situation that will result in serious…

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