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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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    It's not easy getting old
    By Gary DeVon • November 20, 2014 8:00 am

    Just as we’re getting over the shock of the Assisted Living being closed, we now have to contend with the…

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    Oroville approves 1% increase in Ad Valorem tax
    Oroville approves 1% increase in Ad Valorem tax
    By Gary DeVon • November 15, 2014 3:56 pm

    Railroad collector makes donations, including ‘speeder’ to Depot Museum OROVILLE – The Oroville City Council sprinted through their Tuesday, Oct….

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    Friday election count: Tonasket Criminal Justice measure failing
    Friday election count: Tonasket Criminal Justice measure failing
    By Gary DeVon • November 13, 2014 3:15 pm

    OKANOGAN – It looks like a measure increasing the sales tax by 0.1 percent to raise revenue for the criminal…

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    Serenity Now!
    Serenity Now!
    By Gary DeVon • November 13, 2014 7:36 am

    In an old Seinfeld episode, Goerge Costanza’s dad Frank is advised to say “Serenity Now” aloud every time his blood…

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    Tonasket School District nears decision on bond
    Tonasket School District nears decision on bond
    By Gary DeVon • November 8, 2014 8:10 am

    TONASKET – The Tonasket School District’s Thoughtstream internet survey regarding the proposed school expansion bond measure continued through last week…

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    Concerns about Emergency Management Plan addressed
    Concerns about Emergency Management Plan addressed
    By Gary DeVon • November 7, 2014 8:07 am

    Tonasket adopts resolution after Miller visit TONASKET – Tonasket city council member Scott Olson had had questions about Okanogan County’s…

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    Obamacare not a failure for Progressives/Liberals
    Obamacare not a failure for Progressives/Liberals
    By Gary DeVon • November 7, 2014 7:54 am

    Dear Editor, The Affordable Health Care Act is designed to fulfill the Progressive/Liberal dream, to redistribute wealth, wipe out the…

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    Enrollment up at Oroville schools
    Enrollment up at Oroville schools
    By Gary DeVon • November 6, 2014 3:04 pm

    OROVILLE – The Oroville School District, which receives basic education monies from the state based on the number of students…

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    Resigning the OCSA Presidency 'under duress'
    Resigning the OCSA Presidency 'under duress'
    By Gary DeVon • November 6, 2014 2:54 pm

    Dear Editor, In the last three years and almost nine months I have served as your Board President of the…

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    Early Election Results: Tonasket Criminal Justice measure trailing
    Early Election Results: Tonasket Criminal Justice measure trailing
    By Gary DeVon • November 4, 2014 9:00 pm

    OKANOGAN – It looks like a measure increasing the sales tax by 0.1 percent to raise revenue for criminal justice…

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    Smoke, check it out before calling
    Smoke, check it out before calling
    By Gary DeVon • November 1, 2014 8:26 am

    Dear Editor, Greetings friends, neighbors and others. At approximately 11 a.m. on Oct. 15th five reports of smoke were received…

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    Recent fires emphasize need for emergency preparedness
    Recent fires emphasize need for emergency preparedness
    By Gary DeVon • October 31, 2014 8:27 am

    OROVILLE – Scott Miller, manager of Okanogan County Emergency Management, appeared before the Oroville City Council to discuss the importance…

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    Continuing Ed Scholarships offered
    Continuing Ed Scholarships offered
    By Gary DeVon • October 31, 2014 8:24 am

    Dear Editor, The Oroville Scholarship Foundation (OSF) is now taking applications for Continuing Education Scholarship online at orovillescholarshipfoundation.com.

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