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January 18, 2016

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A special good day to Herald subscriber Ann Spivey of Baker City.

BRIEFING

Library book sale set 3an. 22-30 The Friends of Baker County Library are planning their winter booksale to raise funds for library improvements and services. The sale runs from Jan. 22 through Jan. 30 during the library's regular hours — 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday throughThursday. Volunteers are needed to help sort books onThursday, Jan. 21, to work as cashiers during the first weekend of the sale, Jan. 22-24, to neaten and restock during the week of Jan. 25-31, and to pack up books on Feb 1. New volunteers will be paired with an experienced volunteer on each shift. Volunteers can sign up at the circulation desk at the library, 2400 Resort St., or by calling 541-523-6419.

WOMAN OF THE YEAR

MAN OF THE YEAR

LIFETIME SENSE OF DUTY

Michelle Paolett:i

Mib Dailey

Dave Banta By Joshua Dillen ]dillen©bakercityherald.com

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LEGACY WOMAN

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LEGACY MAN

EXCELLENCE INAGRICULTURE

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South Baker School spaghetti feed,auction set The South Baker School spaghetti feed and silent auction fundraiser is set for Thursday, Jan. 28, from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the school, 1285Third St. Cost is $6 for adults and $3 for ages 12 and under for the all-youcan-eat meal.

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Normally, the Osbornes don't play the lottery, but they figured they might as well try. ''We have as good of a chance as anybody," she said. Now that she has won the lottery, Osborne said she "might play a little more often." See Ticket/Page 8A

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Brooklyn taco feed Feb. 4 Brooklyn Primary School's annual taco feed fundraiser will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, at the Community Events Center, 2600 East St. The evening includes a taco dinner, a book fair, silent auction, and a variety of raffle prizes. Dinner is $6 adults, $3 children. Raffle tickets are $1 each, $5 for six or $20 for 25. Tickets will be sold prior to the event and will also be available during the fundraiser. Money raised at the feed helps fund field trips for the students, technology for classrooms, art and science programs and more.

winning Powerball ticket after last week's drawing. "No way, we kept saying, 'that's not right,' " said winnerTheresa Osborne when she checked her numbers Thursday morning. She said she and her husband kept checking the numbers to make sure they were right. Osborne's ticket matched four numbers and the Powerball number, which is normally worth $50,000. But she paidthe extra dollarfor the powerplay option, which doubles the winnings. ''We fi gured what the heck, it's only another dollar," Osborne said. That dolla rproved tobe

Project members include, from left, Dave Hunsaker, Lynette Perry, Phyllis Badgley and Cindy Endicott.

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People who have dedicated their time and talents to making Baker County a better place to live were honored by the Chamber of Commerce Saturday night. Winners who were recognized for their contributions are: Michelle Paoletti, Woman of the Year; Milburn "Mib" Dailey, Man of the Year; Dave Banta, iawarded posthumously) Lifetime Sense of Duty Award; Joyce BadgleyHunsaker,Legacy Woman of the Year; Hal Huntington, Legacy Man of the Year; Ted and Diane Bloomer, Excellence in Agriculture; Natural Structures, Business of the Year; Secundino M."JJ" Vela III, Up and Coming Leader; and Baker City Bandstand Committee, Service Organization or Community Project/Event of the Year. Here are excerpts from speeches given to honor the winners during the awards presentations:

Woman of the Year: Michelle Paoletti

Paoletti has worked over the years to take our community by storm, her enthusiasm makes people want to participate in the groups and activities she's involved in and her leadership and networking skills allow her to leveragesupportforprojects. They also say she is a fantastic cook and has a great sense ofhumour. "She's everywhere and when she isn't, she's on her way there."

Man of the Year: 'Mib' Dailey Milburn"Mib" Dailey was nominatedby severalorganizations and fiiends who recognized his willingness to volunteer his auctioneering talent and "jo vialbanter"to bring successto any fundraising event in which he is involved. "He is well-known, well-liked and a dedicated member of his community." "Mib takes care ofhis own, but also has a huge heart for his fellow man."

Lifetime Duty Award: Dave Banta

People are saying that Michelle

Dave Banta, who died in November

2014,gave countless hours tobetter the community. He graduated from Baker High School and received a business degree from Eastern Oregon State College. After a 28-year banking career, Banner Bank dedicated its new building to him.

LegacyWoman ofthe Year:3oyce Badgley Hunsaker Joyce Hunsaker, a fourth generation Baker City native, has held every leadership role in the PEO Sisterhood and volunteered extensively with many other community organizations, including the Leo Adler House and Baker Heritage Museum. Her experience encompasses planning and organizing fundraisers, as well as soliciting, reviewing and granting scholarships. Much of her work has involved the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, including working as its liaison with government agencies. SeeChamber/Fbge 8A

Thursday By Chris Collins ccollins©bakercityherald.com

The Baker School District, in conjunction with January as School Board Recognition Month as declared by Gov. Kate Brown, will honor its five-person board when it meets Thursday. The board's regular meeting will be preceded by a work session at 5 p.m. at the District Office, 2090 Fourth St. Dr. William Irvine, husband ofboard vice chair Melissa Irvine, will report on Baker County Health statistics during that session. A reception, complete with cake, to honor board m embers is setfor5:45 p.m. In addition to Melissa Irvine, the board members include: Kevin Cassidy, board chair; and directors Andrew Bryan, Chris Hawkins and Autumn Swiger-Harrell. The board's regular meeting will begin at 6 p.m. SeeBoard IPage8A

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