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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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    Out of My Mind, May 17, 2012
    Out of My Mind, May 17, 2012
    By Gary DeVon • May 17, 2012 12:03 pm

    May Festival just the start We hope everyone enjoyed last weekend’s May Festival, it sure seemed as if everyone was…

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    Letters to the Editor, May 17, 2012
    Letters to the Editor, May 17, 2012
    By Gary DeVon • May 17, 2012 11:54 am

    Thank a volunteer Dear Editor, As new managers of the Camaray Motel, last year my wife and I simply watched…

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    Oroville Senior Center plans auction fundraiser for expansion
    Oroville Senior Center plans auction fundraiser for expansion
    By Gary DeVon • May 17, 2012 11:02 am

    OROVILLE – The Oroville Senior Center is expanding their building with a 30’x36′ addition and is planning an auction for…

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    Photo by Charlene Helm / The team of Chris Corey and Jerrod Gibbons won first place with five bass weighing a total of 26.74 pounds. They also won big small mouth honors with a 6.25 pound fish.
    Corey and Gibbons win May Festival Bass Tournament
    By Gary DeVon • May 17, 2012 10:52 am

    OROVILLE – Chris Corey and Jerrod Gibbons were the big winners in this year’s May Festival Bass Tournament with a…

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    Run for the Border this Saturday
    Run for the Border this Saturday
    By Gary DeVon • May 17, 2012 10:47 am

    OROVILLE – More than 300 motorcycles and riders are expected to participate in this Saturday’s 10th Annual Run for the…

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    Out of My Mind, May 10, 2012
    Out of My Mind, May 10, 2012
    By Gary DeVon • May 10, 2012 5:33 pm

    Oroville Chamber gets new, much needed partner for May Fest BBQ Can you believe that May Festival is this weekend?…

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    Letters to the Editor, May  10, 2012
    Letters to the Editor, May 10, 2012
    By Gary DeVon • May 10, 2012 3:22 pm

    Thankful for the experience Dear Editor, On April 30 Clayton Emry and I were on the Honor Flight to Washington,…

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    Oroville Council discusses OHS Senior Projects
    Oroville Council discusses OHS Senior Projects
    By Gary DeVon • May 10, 2012 12:20 pm

    OROVILLE – The Oroville City Council discussed whether there needs to be a more structured approach to accepting senior projects.

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    This explosive device was found between two rocks at Fancher Dam Reservoir and reported to the Okanogan County Sheriff's office. A bomb disposal unit from Spokane was called in and destroyed it the afternoon of Wednesday, May 3. OCSO photo
    Pipe Bomb found at Fancher Lake
    By Gary DeVon • May 10, 2012 12:14 pm

    TONASKET – A Spokane County Sheriff’s Office bomb disposal unit destroyed a pipe bomb found at the edge of Fancher…

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    Oroville Celebrating 78th Annual May Festival this weekend
    Oroville Celebrating 78th Annual May Festival this weekend
    By Gary DeVon • May 10, 2012 12:11 pm

    OROVILLE – ‘Simple Enchantment’ is the theme of this weekend’s May Festival, Oroville’s premiere community event, celebrating its 78th year.

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    Jim Prince and Jack Hughes shaking hands on Hughes and his wife Mary taking over the Prince's Department Store and Ace Hardware and Prince's Warehouse business.
    Prince's Department Store Grand Reopening Saturday, May 5
    By Gary DeVon • May 3, 2012 3:28 pm

    OROVILLE – After 78 years the Prince family sold Prince’s Department Store, Ace Hardware and the warehouse business to Jack…

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    Barker says he'll resign from school board
    Barker says he'll resign from school board
    By Gary DeVon • May 3, 2012 3:26 pm

    OROVILLE – Phil Barker said he will resign from the Oroville School Board at their next meeting, scheduled for Monday,…

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    Doris Reynolds and Dee Patterson are this year's Oroville May Festival Grand Marshals. The identical twins say they are proud and excited to be the Grand Marshals and look forward to the May Festival festivities. Photo by Gary DeVon
    Dee and Doris chosen as 2012 May Festival...
    By Gary DeVon • May 3, 2012 2:35 pm

    OROVILLE – The Meyers twins, better known locally as Dee Paterson and Doris Reynolds, have been selected to be this…

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