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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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    Words from the umpire
    Words from the umpire
    By Gary DeVon • July 17, 2015 8:00 am

    Dear Editor, Being politically correct is not one of the burning desires in my life. Rather, I’d like to think…

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    Oroville to open city's streets to ATV use
    Oroville to open city's streets to ATV use
    By Gary DeVon • July 17, 2015 7:59 am

    OROVILLE-The Oroville City Council adopted an ordinance allowing people to drive their ATVs on its city streets at their Tuesday,…

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    Should Oroville School teachers be armed?
    Should Oroville School teachers be armed?
    By Gary DeVon • July 16, 2015 3:54 pm

    OROVILLE – The Oroville School Board is considering training school staff in ways to respond to threats in the school,…

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    Enough already
    Enough already
    By Gary DeVon • July 16, 2015 2:43 pm

    Dear Editor, In response to two items in your July 6, edition, first, the guest editorial was headlined “Activist Court…

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    Not sure I'm ready for guns in the classroom
    Not sure I'm ready for guns in the...
    By Gary DeVon • July 16, 2015 6:49 am

    I hope those in the Oroville School District, especially those with kids attending school, come to the public input meeting…

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    What would John Adams think?
    What would John Adams think?
    By Gary DeVon • July 10, 2015 1:57 pm

    Dear Editor, On March 4th 1797 John Adams gave his first and only Inaugural Address. This man’s zeal for freedom…

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    Newby Lake fire burning in Canada, the Pasayten Wilderness
    Newby Lake fire burning in Canada, the Pasayten...
    By Gary DeVon • July 9, 2015 2:24 pm

    TONASKET – The Newby Lake wildfire, in Canada and the Pasayten Wilderness, was pushed by wind to the east and…

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    Contract not extended for OSD Supt. Quick
    Contract not extended for OSD Supt. Quick
    By Gary DeVon • July 9, 2015 8:00 am

    OROVILLE – While Oroville’s two school principals’ contracts were renewed by “default,” Superintendent Steve Quick’s contract was not extended for…

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    NOAA could take the lead on Enloe Dam
    NOAA could take the lead on Enloe Dam
    By Gary DeVon • July 9, 2015 7:57 am

    Dear Editor, Enloe Dam has been out of the news since the “No on Enloe” Campaign put its collective foot…

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    Oroville Community Fireworks display delayed until Sunday
    Oroville Community Fireworks display delayed until Sunday
    By Gary DeVon • July 4, 2015 10:02 pm

    OROVILLE – A misfire around 5:30 p.m. of a test shell sent licensed pyro-technician Bryan Sawyer to the hospital. The…

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    Filing for Tonasket Parks and Rec District
    Filing for Tonasket Parks and Rec District
    By Gary DeVon • June 30, 2015 3:45 am

    OKANOGAN – There will be a special three-day filing period for all candidates who want to file for commissioner of…

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    Appreciate the work done behind the scenes
    Appreciate the work done behind the scenes
    By Gary DeVon • June 28, 2015 8:06 am

    So many people work so hard behind the scenes to make May Day a fun day for everyone. I think…

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    Use caution before following the masses
    Use caution before following the masses
    By Gary DeVon • June 27, 2015 8:05 am

    Reading multiple online posts, comments, emails, various newspaper editorials/articles and letters-to-the editor while also having conversations to people from all…

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