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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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    Rod Noel, Oroville’s Superintendent of Public Works, was awarded a plaque for his 25 years of service to the City of Oroville by Mayor Chuck Spieth. “We appreciate everything you do, your service is invaluable,” said Mayor Spieth in making the prese
    Engineer speaks with council about Oroville water projects
    By Gary DeVon • September 30, 2010 12:56 pm

    OROVILLE – Mark Varela was on hand at the Tuesday, Sept. 21 Oroville City Council meeting to go over a…

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    Connor Thompson took the oath of office as student representative to the Oroville School Board. The oath was delivered by Steve Quick, the Superintendent of the Oroville School District. In his non-voting position Thompson will be expected to report on st
    Oroville School Board discusses district goals, budget cuts
    By Gary DeVon • September 30, 2010 12:36 pm

    OROVILLE – The Oroville School Board adopted seven goals for the 2010-2011 school year, as well as heard a report…

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    Coalition partners with Support Center against rural domestic violence
    Coalition partners with Support Center against rural domestic...
    By Gary DeVon • September 23, 2010 3:46 pm

    OMAK – The Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence is partnering with the Support Center and three other Eastern Washington…

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    Don Brogan, chairman of Destination Osoyoos and manager of Walnut Beach Resort, talks about tourism in Osoyoos and recent construction of more high-end accommodations at local resort hotels. Photo by Gary DeVon
    Tourism Council holds quarterly meeting at Oroville
    By Gary DeVon • September 23, 2010 3:34 pm

    OROVILLE – The Okanogan County Tourism Council held their quarterly meeting last Friday, Sept. 16 at the Old Oroville Depot…

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    Oroville Hornet quarterback Preston Iverson returns the football 72 yards for a touchdown on the Republic Tiger’s opening kickoff in an 8-man game last Friday evening on the Tiger’s home field. The game was called in the Hornet’s favor after the fir
    Oroville Football makes short work of Republic
    By Gary DeVon • September 21, 2010 3:24 pm

    OROVILLE – The Oroville Hornets took on Republic in an eight-man game on the Tiger’s homefield last Friday evening bringing…

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    New day spa opens in Oroville
    New day spa opens in Oroville
    By Gary DeVon • September 17, 2010 8:40 pm

    OROVILLE – Leah Colbert has opened the Day Spa on Main at 1406 Main Street in Oroville in the former…

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    Oroville council updated on several ongoing projects
    Oroville council updated on several ongoing projects
    By Gary DeVon • September 17, 2010 6:01 pm

    OROVILLE – It was an evening of updates for the Oroville City Council at their Tuesday, Sept. 7 meeting.

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    Oroville Chamber member recommends more self-promotion in Canada
    Oroville Chamber member recommends more self-promotion in Canada
    By Gary DeVon • September 17, 2010 6:00 pm

    OROVILLE – Bill Robertson, guest speaker at last Friday’s Oroville Chamber of Commerce meeting, recommended more self-promotion of Oroville to…

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    Oroville Library still looking for funding of new building
    Oroville Library still looking for funding of new...
    By Gary DeVon • September 17, 2010 5:56 pm

    OROVILLE – Julie Ashmore appeared before the Oroville City Council at their Tuesday, Sept. 7 meeting to discuss various funding…

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    Oroville Football has season opener against Triple A Kelowna team
    Oroville Football has season opener against Triple A...
    By Gary DeVon • September 12, 2010 3:48 pm

    KELOWNA, B.C. – The mighty Hornets faced off against a much larger Kelowna, B.C. team to warm up for their…

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    Tonasket-area woman fined for burn barrel fire that caused 2009 wildfire
    Tonasket-area woman fined for burn barrel fire that...
    By Gary DeVon • September 9, 2010 8:37 pm

    YAKIMA – The Washington Department of Ecology has issued a fine of $6,500 to Tonasket-area resident Ardith Law for a…

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    Marijuana grows with 20,000 plants harvested by Drug Task Force
    Marijuana grows with 20,000 plants harvested by Drug...
    By Gary DeVon • September 9, 2010 8:35 pm

    OKANOGAN – The Drug Task Force harvested approximately 20,000 marijuana plants in Okanogan County during the month of August.

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    Oroville School Board members serve ice cream to elementary school students and their parents following an open house last Monday evening, Aug. 30, the first day of school for the Oroville School District. Photo by Gary DeVon
    School policies and more on Oroville School District...
    By Gary DeVon • September 2, 2010 2:39 pm

    OROVILLE – Superintendent Steve Quick announced that school policies are now on the Oroville School District’s Web site and more…

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