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10 — THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 Local More teacher photos from China Wicked Ways Tickets are just $25 each. Submitted Photos. Last week, The Baker County Press ran a story about two local teachers who returned to China for visits to classrooms there, among other things. After the story ran, we received two more photos of interest. To the left is Tom Joseph and at right is David Laws. Matched saving program seeks younger savers More than 125 people in Baker, Union, and Wallowa counties have helped fi nance their higher education or small busi- ness using the Individual Development Account (IDA) program, offered by Northeast Oregon Economic Development District (NEOEDD). IDAs provide a 3-to-1 savings match—someone who saves $1,000 and completes the program will receive an additional $3,000. Up to $12,000 total! Most savers are adults, but children 12 years or older who live in households with low-to- moderate incomes are also eligible to enroll. For example, a 15-year- old saving for college could enroll in the pro- gram, save money for three years and graduate high school with a funds for tuition and fees at any accredited education program. Youth can also save to start or improve a business. “The IDA program is not a grant, it’s an earned incentive coupled with goal-setting, education and practical experience saving over a period of 6 to 36 months,” says NEOEDD’s executive director, Lisa Dawson. “It’s essentially a fi nancial- responsibility program. The matched funds can put a good dent into a north- east Oregonian’s higher education bill, or pay for the equipment, signage, computer, or other invest- ments needed to launch or improve a business.” NEOEDD has leveraged more than a half-million dollars that have circu- lated into our region via the IDA program. Once accepted, program partici- pants receive free educa- tion or business-planning and money-management classes, helping them build fi scal responsibility and saving habits that can last a lifetime. The 2017 income limits for eligibility are as fol- lows; households must be under the limit listed to qualify. There are also limits on net worth. Persons in Household Yearly Income for Oregon IDA Eligibility 1—$36,200 2—$41,350 3—$46,500 4—$51,700 5—$57,560 6—$65,920 7—$74,280 8—$82,640 Anyone who is interested in learning more about this program and how to apply can visit NEOEDD’s website (http://neoedd.org/ content/individual-devel- opment-accounts), or call the offi ce at 541-426-3598. The Northeast Oregon Economic Development District’s mission is to provide resources and facilitate quality decision- making for the benefi t of entrepreneurs, businesses and communities in Baker, Union, and Wallowa coun- ties. Learn more about our programs and business support at www.neoedd. org. SEACT and NEACT meet Sept. 28 in Baker City Members of the North East Area Commissions on Transportation (NEACT) and the South East Area Commissions on Trans- portation (SEACT) will be meeting September 28 in Baker City from 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Pacifi c Time at the Community Con- nections offi ce located at 2810 Cedar Street, Baker City, Oregon. The meeting is open to the public and time has been set aside for comments. Meeting topics include: • Update on recent Transportation Bill - Keep Oregon Moving (HB2017) • Overview of key east- ern Oregon projects funded through HB2017 - Port of Morrow Project - Malheur Co. Intermodal Freight Facility - US20 Freight Improve- ment Project • Connect Oregon pro- gram update • Status of the Oregon Freight Plan • ADA Program Update • Updates on local city/ county transportation projects • Oregon Transportation Commission and Statewide Transportation Improve- ment Program (STIP) We are excited to announce that Kim Zinn, DPT is joining our team! Kim will bring her passion for sports medicine and orthopedic rehabilitation including the McKenzie Method. Now offering expanded hours and an enhanced patient experience beginning October 2, 2017! Please call 541.523.9664 today to schedule an appointment. Kim Zinn, DPT Integrative Physical Therapy • 3715 Pocahontas Road, Ste. 101 Buy yours today at the front desk of The Geiser Grand Hotel or online at www.theBakerCountyPress.com With Jason Drew from 100.3 the X Rocks• Carriage rides Gothic specialty cocktails • Limited theme menu Music and dancing Special TAPS family “reveal” for ticketholders only! FOR SALE • 175K miles • Heated seats • Gray leather • Power windows and interior doors • Tinted • Captain’s windows seats middle row • A/C • OnStar • Sun roof • 6-CD • 3-year-old transmission • 4WD 2004 GMC Yukon XL 541.519.0572 • $5,500 OBO
