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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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    Photo by Gary DeVon                    Darlene Owyn stands beside one of the garden features at the lakeside home she and her late-husband Allan purcha
    Darlene Owyn is Chesaw 4th of July Rodeo...
    By Gary DeVon • June 27, 2008 7:47 pm

    CHESAW – “Flabbergasted” that’s how Darlene Owyn said she felt when Mary Ellen Fields said they wanted her to be…

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    Photo by Gary DeVon            Kally Ray, age 8 and Noni Alley, age 7, won the water balloon toss. Their balloon seemed indestructible whether it was caught or bo
    Much to do at Molson Midsummer Festival
    By Gary DeVon • June 27, 2008 7:35 pm

    MOLSON – There were probably fewer people inside the Grange Hall and the Old School Museum this year, but that…

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    Roll On Columbia, Roll On:
    Roll On Columbia, Roll On:
    By Gary DeVon • June 20, 2008 2:09 pm

    Somewhere along the way certain factions have tried to sell us on the idea that hydropower is not a clean,…

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    Photo by Gary DeVonOkanogan County Superior Court Judge Jack Burchard.
    Superior Court Judge Burchard talks about case load
    By Gary DeVon • June 20, 2008 12:51 pm

    OROVILLE – Okanogan County Superior Court Judge Jack Burchard came to speak with Oroville’s Chamber of Commerce about the court’s…

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    Church plans youth bass tournaments
    Church plans youth bass tournaments
    By Gary DeVon • June 19, 2008 2:08 pm

    OROVILLE – The Bible Faith Family Church in Oroville has organized a bass tournament open to young people ages eight…

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    Photo by Charlene HelmTyler Caulkin of Odyssey Recycle in Omak says the company will pay cash for many non-ferrous materials, including brass, copper and aluminum.
    Odyssey Recycle recycles stuff normally thrown away
    By Gary DeVon • June 19, 2008 12:27 pm

    OMAK – Odyssey Recycle wants the chance to turn what you might think is junk into cash.

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    Barber Edna Leslie
    His and Her Haircuts has new Central location
    By Gary DeVon • June 19, 2008 12:08 pm

    OROVILLE – Edna Leslie has packed up her scissors and shears and moved to a new location off Central Ave….

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    Oroville receives FAA funding, accepts bid for airport fencing
    Oroville receives FAA funding, accepts bid for airport...
    By Gary DeVon • June 13, 2008 1:28 pm

    OROVILLE – The Oroville City Council approved a $403,985 FAA grant and accepted a bid from a contractor to build…

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    Submitted by Career Tech teacher Ed Naillon        Students begin assembly of the roof section of the gazebo.
    Career Tech class building gazebo for Centennial Park
    By Gary DeVon • June 13, 2008 1:03 pm

    OROVILLE – Career and Technical Education teacher Ed Naillon appreciates that the Centennial Park Committee thought of his students when…

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    Photo by Gary DeVonJudy Roel receives congratulations from her parents Bob and Vera after last Saturday’s Commencement Ceremonies for the OHS Class of 2008.
    'Taking Care of Business:' Oroville graduates Class of...
    By Gary DeVon • June 6, 2008 4:58 pm

    OROVILLE – Tam Hutchinson encouraged the 2008 graduates of Oroville High School to go forth with pride in their community….

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    Submitted photoHornet catcher Nathan Thompson was selected for the NCW “B” League First Team All League.
    Thompson Named to First Team NCW 'B' League
    By Gary DeVon • June 6, 2008 2:33 pm

    OROVILLE – Oroville senior catcher Nathan Thompson was selected by the NCW “B” League Coaches to the First Team All…

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    Photo by Gary DeVon            Ardie Halvorsen and Dee Patterson laid a wreath at the headstone of Major Hodges. The Oroville American Legion Post is named in honor of Hodges who died in World War I. Aft
    In honor of those who gave their lives...
    By Gary DeVon • May 30, 2008 1:03 pm

    OROVILLE – The flags of two countries joined together to honor those who gave their lives in service of their…

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    Care Net Center now open in Oroville
    Care Net Center now open in Oroville
    By Gary DeVon • May 23, 2008 4:26 pm

    OROVILLE – Care Net Pregnancy Center, which opened its doors in Okanogan in 1995, now has a center in Oroville…

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