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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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    Three young ladies, all juniors at Oroville High School, participated in May Festival Royalty Selection Night at the Oroville High School Commons. The 2009 May Festival Royalty are (L-R) Princess Rachel Peters, Princess Serena Carper and Queen Kayla McKin
    Kayla McKinney selected 2009 May Festival Queen
    By Gary DeVon • February 1, 2009 6:38 pm

    OROVILLE – Kayla McKinney has been chosen to represent Oroville as this year’s May Festival Queen. She will be accompanied…

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    Hilary Blackler was named "Citizen of the Year' at the Chamber of Commerce Banquet. She received the award not only for co-chairing the Oroville Centennial Park Project, but for the many things she does to beautify the community.
    Hilary Blackler named 'Citizen of the Year'
    By Gary DeVon • February 1, 2009 6:26 pm

    OROVILLE – Recognizing her talents and long history of working to make Oroville beautiful, Hilary Blackler was named as this…

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    Oroville boys basketball continues winning streak
    Oroville boys basketball continues winning streak
    By Gary DeVon • January 23, 2009 1:33 pm

    WATERVILLE – The Oroville Hornets boys basketball team continued with their winning ways last week, knocking off both Waterville and…

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    Oroville’s J.T. Miller wrestled Pateros’ Ulices Mota at 145 pounds and lost by pin with 1:03 left in second round.Photo by John Cleveland II
    Hornet wrestlers 3 and 0 in league duals...
    By Gary DeVon • January 23, 2009 1:26 pm

    PATEROS – At a league meet in Pateros Jan. 15 the Hornets made it 3-0 in league duals with a…

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    State may close Osoyoos Lake Veteran's Memorial Park
    State may close Osoyoos Lake Veteran's Memorial Park
    By Gary DeVon • January 16, 2009 2:35 pm

    OROVILLE – The Oroville City Council learned at their Tuesday, Jan. 5 meeting that the state may have plans to…

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    2009 Oroville May Festival Royalty candidates Kayla McKinney, Serena Carper and Rachel Peters. Photos by Gary DeVon
    Three seek title as 2009 May Festival Queen
    By Gary DeVon • January 12, 2009 11:32 pm

    OROVILLE – Three young ladies, Serena Carper, Rachel Peters and Kayla McKinney, are asking the Oroville community’s consideration to serve…

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    Year in Review: 2008
    Year in Review: 2008
    By Gary DeVon • January 9, 2009 1:40 pm

    Editor’s Note: This week we take a look back at just a few of the stories that made the front…

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    Snowmobiler killed in avalanche
    Snowmobiler killed in avalanche
    By Gary DeVon • January 2, 2009 2:22 pm

    MAZAMA – A snowmobiler riding northwest of Mazama was buried under an avalanche and died Sunday, Dec. 28, according to…

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    The 2008-2009 Oroville Hornet Wrestling Team is: (front row, L-R) Leonel Delgado, Pablo Antonio Jr., Branden Swenson, Alex Kelly, Bryce Woodruff, Davis Castillo, Alex Alverez, (middle row) Marcus Rounds, Austin Nigg, Mike Lynch, Justin Miller, Timmy Porte
    Oroville wrestling needs to 'make it happen'
    By Gary DeVon • December 19, 2008 1:59 pm

    OROVILLE – The Oroville Hornet Wrestling team sends a mixture of talent to the mats this year, with several state…

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    The 2008-2009 Oroville Lady Hornet Varsity Basketball Team is: (front row, L-R) Lacy Johnson, Chrissy Sadler, Emily Graham (back row) Coach Rick Mead, Austi Quick, Rachel Peters, Catie Arrigoni, Alex Egerton, Taylor Sarmiento, Kayla McKinney, Jayden Smith
    Lady Hornets hope to use their speed to...
    By Gary DeVon • December 19, 2008 1:52 pm

    OROVILLE – The Oroville Lady Hornets basketball team hopes to go even further in league play this year than they…

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    The 2008-2009 Oroville Hornet Junior Varsity Basketball Team is: (front row, L-R) J.D. King, Matt Egerton, Preston Iverson, Rasmus Larsen, Chad Tibbs (back row) Brett Clough, Zach Speiker, Anthony Egerton, Tyler Clark, Charlie DeMartino, Colton Mead and C
    Hornets boys basketball looks to improve on last...
    By Gary DeVon • December 19, 2008 1:24 pm

    OROVILLE – With four games under their belts, the Oroville Hornets boys basketball team is looking forward to league play.

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    Photo by Gary DeVonThe Immaculate Conception Parishcelebrated its centennial with a special mass, followed by a potluck supper.“How can we loo
    Immaculate Conception Church celebrates centennial
    By Gary DeVon • December 13, 2008 1:03 pm

    OROVILLE – Like the town, Oroville’s Immaculate Conception Parish celebrated its 100th birthday this year, but the area’s connection with…

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    School board looking at ways to prepare for state cuts
    School board looking at ways to prepare for...
    By Gary DeVon • December 5, 2008 11:58 pm

    OROVILLE – Just how much the state will cut from school funding as it faces a huge deficit has yet…

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