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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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    Candidate filing week begins Monday June 7
    Candidate filing week begins Monday June 7
    By Gary DeVon • May 20, 2010 11:19 pm

    OKANOGAN – Those seeking public office in Okanogan County in the November elections must file during filing week Monday, June…

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    Out of My Mind 13
    Out of My Mind 13
    By Gary DeVon • May 20, 2010 1:30 pm

    Chamber needs your helpThe Oroville Chamber of Commerce isstruggling to find its identity – it has had trouble finding people…

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    Oroville Mayor Chuck Spieth presents Mark Smith from USKH with a Certificate of Commendation for his quick action in administering CPR to a member of the paving crew working on Oroville’s Main Street Pedestrian Project. Spieth made the presentation at t
    Sonora Shores granted zoning change, alley vacation
    By Gary DeVon • May 13, 2010 11:27 pm

    OROVILLE – The Oroville City Council held a public hearing on several issues related to the Sonora Shores condominium development…

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    Oroville Arbor Day Celebration at Centennial Park
    Oroville Arbor Day Celebration at Centennial Park
    By Gary DeVon • April 29, 2010 12:34 pm

    OROVILLE – This year Oroville will observe Arbor Day with a celebration at Centennial Park on Thursday, April 29 beginning…

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    Zosel's Dam near the lumber mill of the same name on the Okanogan River in Oroville, will holding back water because of the predicted drought in the Canadian Okanagan Valley. The decision to store water on Lake Osoyoos was made at a recent meeting of the
    More water to be held at Zosel's Dam...
    By Gary DeVon • April 29, 2010 12:14 pm

    YAKIMA – Additional water will be held back at Zosel Dam on Lake Osoyoos now that a drought has been…

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    Michelle Smith, President of the May Festival Committee holds up this year's festival T-shirt, with the "Let the Good Times Roll" design by Princess Cheyanne Sharpe. Photo by Gary DeVon
    Oroville celebrates 76th Annual May Festival May 7...
    By Gary DeVon • April 29, 2010 11:07 am

    OROVILLE – To many it’s still “May Day,” but Oroville’s May Festival has grown into an event that’s too big…

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    NCW Media retains contract for county legal advertising
    NCW Media retains contract for county legal advertising
    By Gary DeVon • April 22, 2010 11:05 am

    OROVILLE – With the county commissioners’ decision to accept North Central Washington Media, Inc.’s bid for their legal advertising the…

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    Must be postmarked by election day, April 27
    Must be postmarked by election day, April 27
    By Gary DeVon • April 15, 2010 2:43 am

    OKANOGAN – Ballots for the April 27, 2010 Tonasket Special Maintenance and Operation Levy Election went into the mail Thursday,…

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    Okanogan County's response to census was lowest in state
    Okanogan County's response to census was lowest in...
    By Gary DeVon • April 15, 2010 2:27 am

    OKANOGAN COUNTY – As of April 9 Okanogan County had the lowest response to the U.S. Census and there are…

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    Veterans Memorial Park is officially Oroville's
    Veterans Memorial Park is officially Oroville's
    By Gary DeVon • April 15, 2010 2:19 am

    OROVILLE – At their Tuesday, April 6 meeting, the Oroville City Council learned that Lake Osoyoos Veterans Memorial Park has…

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    Okanogan County PUD Commissioner Ernie Bolz (standing) answers a question from the audience at a special meeting of the PUD Commissioners held at the Oroville Depot. Bolz and his fellow commissioners, David Womach and Trish Butler, as well as District Man
    PUD proposing phased in rate hike
    By Gary DeVon • April 15, 2010 1:50 am

    OROVILLE – The Okanogan County Public Utility District has been having a series of public meetings to explain why it…

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    Kites will fly high at Bud Clark Ball Fields
    Kites will fly high at Bud Clark Ball...
    By Gary DeVon • April 8, 2010 9:59 pm

    OROVILLE – One of Oroville’s newest traditions, Kite Day, will take place at Bud Clark Ball Fields on Saturday, April…

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    Oroville School Board hears about district finances
    Oroville School Board hears about district finances
    By Gary DeVon • April 8, 2010 9:34 pm

    OROVILLE – Shay Shaw, the district’s business manager, briefly discussed future finances with the Oroville School Board at their Monday,…

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