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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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    Fast-paced action at May Fest 3 on 3 Basketball Tourney
    Fast-paced action at May Fest 3 on 3...
    By Gary DeVon • May 16, 2008 3:03 pm

    OROVILLE – Fifty-three teams took to the courts for this year’s May Festival 3 on 3 Tournament, but only nine…

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    We'll keep our own hospital, thanks
    We'll keep our own hospital, thanks
    By Gary DeVon • May 16, 2008 2:20 pm

    I too read with dismay Michael Billings thoughts on consolidating the three county hospital districts. Maybe he’s right, but I’m…

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    Photo by Gary DeVonWalt and Vicki Hart get an up close look at one of the many species of butterflies that inhabit the Sinlahekin Wildlife Area during last year’s Watchable Wildlife Weekend. Dale and Kathy Swedberg will lead the tour in one of the e
    Watchable Wildlife Weekend presents great opportunity to view...
    By Gary DeVon • May 16, 2008 2:00 pm

    NORTH COUNTY – The Oroville and Tonasket Chambers of Commerce are sponsoring a Watchable Wildlife Weekend from May 23 to…

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    Oroville's four wineries plan Spring Barrel Tasting
    Oroville's four wineries plan Spring Barrel Tasting
    By Gary DeVon • May 16, 2008 12:10 pm

    OROVILLE – Oroville’s four wineries will be having a Spring Barrel Tasting at their wineries on Saturday, May 17. This…

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    Photo by Gary DeVon    Oroville's mayors, past and present, were this year’s Grand Marshals. Riding the Mayor’s Float are former mayors David Reynolds, John Shaw, Jimmy Dale Walker and Steve Bayley and current mayor Chu
    Weather couldn't dampen May Fest spirits
    By Gary DeVon • May 16, 2008 12:01 pm

    OROVILLE – Although the weather could have been a bit warmer, all made the most of this year’s 74th Annual…

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    Photo by Gary DeVon    Port Director Ron Arrigoni (left) presents Mel Lindauer with several gifts in honor of his 33 years of service at the U.S. Port of Entry. Lindauer retired from th
    Mel Lindauer stands down from standing guard at...
    By Gary DeVon • May 9, 2008 11:36 am

    OROVILLE – He’s seen many changes in his 33 years working at the U.S. Port of Entry at Oroville, but…

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    Photo by Gary A. DeVon                Oroville’s Reinna Quick is brought home on an Emily Graham triple last week against the Waterville Shockers. The Hornets easily won each o
    Lady Hornets swing for the fences in surprisingly...
    By Gary DeVon • May 4, 2008 10:47 pm

    OROVILLE – Oroville’s Lady Hornets are attracting loyal fans wherever they go as they play in their most successful season…

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    Oroville schools will use '728 money' to reduce class size
    Oroville schools will use '728 money' to reduce...
    By Gary DeVon • May 4, 2008 10:37 pm

    OROVILLE – The Oroville School Board held a hearing on 728 funds and passed a motion to continue to use…

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    Photo by Gary DeVon                    Oroville Mayor Chuck Spieth, with help from Oroville Garden Club President Betty Bair and other club members, plants a Hinoki Cypress in ho
    Historic flagpole rededicated at McDonald cabin
    By Gary DeVon • May 4, 2008 10:17 pm

    OROVILLE – Community members gathered last Thursday to rededicate a flagpole that once graced the U.S. Port of Entry north…

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    Submitted photos	Trevor and Caroline Johnson with their children. The Johnsons, Curt and Sue Daltroy and Lorenzo Arcari, have purchased the old Rainbow Resort on Spectacle Lake and will be reopening it as Sonora Point Resort in April. They plan many chang
    Resort at Spectacle Lake opens under new management,...
    By Gary DeVon • April 25, 2008 7:30 pm

    LOOMIS – The old Rainbow Resort Campground on Spectacle Lake has been purchased and reopened as the Sonora Point Resort….

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    New landscaping supply company will allow homeowners to DIY
    New landscaping supply company will allow homeowners to...
    By Gary DeVon • April 25, 2008 7:27 pm

    OROVILLE – Jeff Bunnell will be opening Oroville Landscape Supply in May and will be supplying a wide-variety of materials…

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    Photo by Gary DeVon                Rae Jean Hirst, a well-known cook in Oroville, is hanging up her apron.
    Rae Jean Hirst puts in her last shift
    By Gary DeVon • April 25, 2008 6:58 pm

    OROVILLE – Rae Jean Hirst, who has been cooking Oroville’s meals in various restaurants in Oroville for the better part…

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    Photo by Gary DeVon Brad Calico, with Oroville Public Works, takes a pneumatic jackhammer to the remains of the low cement wall that was removed from the front of what will soon be Oroville’s Centennial Par
    Oroville Council discusses demolition of building for city...
    By Gary DeVon • April 10, 2008 12:14 pm

    OROVILLE – The Oroville City Council decided demolition of a building to make way for expansion of the city hall…

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