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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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    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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    Seminar on changes in workers compensation
    Seminar on changes in workers compensation
    By Gary DeVon • December 5, 2008 12:25 am

    OMAK – Representatives from the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries will be holding a seminar for small businesses…

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    Clayton and Joyce Emry were honored at the end-of-the-year party for Oroville Elementary HOSTS volunteers. The Emrys have put in more than a decade and a half Helping One Student to Succeed through the mentoring program at Oroville Elementary School. They
    Emrys honored for years of service with HOSTS...
    By Gary DeVon • November 20, 2008 12:45 pm

    OROVILLE – After 16 years of volunteering for Oroville Elementary’s HOSTS program, Clayton and Joyce Emry have retired.

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    Gold Digger announces strategic alliance with Gebbers Farms and Chelan Fres
    Gold Digger announces strategic alliance with Gebbers Farms...
    By Gary DeVon • November 20, 2008 11:19 am

    OROVILLE – Gold Digger Apples announced Tuesday that they had entered into a strategic alliance with Gebbers Farms of Brewster…

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    Hornets wrap up season with game against Soap Lake
    Hornets wrap up season with game against Soap...
    By Gary DeVon • November 15, 2008 5:33 pm

    OROVILLE – Oroville wrapped up their season with a disappointing loss against the Soap Lake Eagles last Friday night.

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    County breaks with state on presidential election
    County breaks with state on presidential election
    By Gary DeVon • November 14, 2008 11:16 pm

    OKANOGAN COUNTY – Okanogan County broke with the rest of the state on who should be president, with voters favoring…

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