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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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    Sweet cherries being harvested in the north county
    Sweet cherries being harvested in the north county
    By Gary DeVon • July 8, 2010 2:39 pm

    OROVILLE – Cherry harvest is underway in the North Okanogan with Lapins and Rainiers the main varieties being picked right…

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    School Director Tedi Lynn Fletcher, chairwoman of the school board, presents a plaque to Dr. Ernie Bartelson commemorating his 13 years as superintendent for the Oroville School District. He was also presented with gifts from the board, including a “Str
    Dr. Bartelson attends last Oroville School Board meeting...
    By Gary DeVon • July 8, 2010 2:26 pm

    OROVILLE – Dr. Ernie Bartelson attended his last Oroville School Board meeting as the district’s superintendent Monday, June 28, leaving…

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    Oroville Chamber of Commerce looking for new blood
    Oroville Chamber of Commerce looking for new blood
    By Gary DeVon • July 1, 2010 4:51 pm

    OROVILLE – The Oroville Chamber of Commerce is seeking people with fresh ideas to fill the position of president and…

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    Oroville Community Fireworks set for July 4th
    Oroville Community Fireworks set for July 4th
    By Gary DeVon • July 1, 2010 4:44 pm

    OROVILLE – The Oroville Community Fireworks Display will take place again this year at Oroville’s Deep Bay Park, according to…

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    Red Clark and Harold Carter help get the rodeo grounds ready for another Fourth of July Chesaw Rodeo a couple years back. The two stock contractors have been selected as this year’s Grand Marshals.Stockmen Clark and Carter are 4th of July Rodeo Grand Ma
    Stockmen Clark and Carter are Chesaw 4th of...
    By Gary DeVon • July 1, 2010 4:38 pm

    CHESAW – The Chesaw Rodeo Club has chosen C&C Rodeo Stock Contractors Red Clark and Harold Carter to be honored…

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    The gates on Zosel Dam are holding back additional water on Lake Osoyoos due to a predicted drought this summer in the Canadian Okanagan. Because of higher than normal rainfall the international board that regulates the lake level has decided to begin the
    Water to be released from Osoyoos Lake
    By Gary DeVon • July 1, 2010 4:22 pm

    YAKIMA – Additional water held at Zosel Dam in response to a regional drought declaration will soon be released, according…

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    Conola press could bring jobs, spin-off industries
    Conola press could bring jobs, spin-off industries
    By Gary DeVon • June 24, 2010 4:28 pm

    SPOKANE – Tim King is thinking of locating a canola oil press in Oroville to process some of the millions…

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    A diagram of the floor plan of The Melrose design of a ‘Green Built’ hotel.
    Steve Morberg wants to build 'green' hotel in...
    By Gary DeVon • June 24, 2010 4:22 pm

    OROVILLE – A group of people with diverse ideas is focusingtheir efforts in several areas in Oroville, including building a…

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    Oroville and county will test ways to eliminate sewer odors
    Oroville and county will test ways to eliminate...
    By Gary DeVon • June 24, 2010 4:02 pm

    OROVILLE – The Oroville City Council heard a report from the city clerk regarding efforts to eliminate sewer odors emanating…

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    Everyone is invited to join in the dance around the May Pole at the Molson Mid Summer Festival. The May Pole is a tradition of some of the Nordic countries where many Molson’s early pioneers had their roots. Photos by Gary DeVon
    Molson Festival takes place under sunny skies
    By Gary DeVon • June 24, 2010 3:41 pm

    OROVILLE – Molson Midsummer Fest couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day as the sun came out and the…

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    Many people gathered to listen to speeches and celebrate the raising of the American Flag on the 50-foot flagpole at the U.S. Armed Forces Legacy Project. Photo by Gary DeVon
    Flagpole dedicated at U.S. Armed Forces Legacy Project
    By Gary DeVon • June 17, 2010 1:17 am

    TONASKET – The spectacular 50-foot tall flagpole was dedicated at the U.S. Armed Forces Legacy Project in Tonasket with veterans,…

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    Candidates file for county, state and federal positions
    Candidates file for county, state and federal positions
    By Gary DeVon • June 17, 2010 1:08 am

    OKANOGAN – Last week’s candidate filing period has drawn several contenders for county, state and federal offices – while a…

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    E. Todd Tumbleston is Oroville’s Code Enforcement officer. Tumbleston, who normally works as an unpaid reserve officer for Oroville, is being paid through a grant from the state Department of Trade and Economic Development. Photo by Gary DeVon
    Grant paying for code enforcement officer
    By Gary DeVon • June 10, 2010 2:32 pm

    OROVILLE – Those with hulk vehicles, trashed yards and other violations of Oroville’s municipal codes beware, the city has a…

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