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November 18 - 20
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November 18 - 20
Waverly, Ohio


 Events Include
Quilt Show
Beef and Noodle Dinner
Holiday 5K Run
Holdiay Craft Show
Queen tours
Various Shops Open
Pike Heritage Museum displays and Music
Wine tasting and Art Exhibit
Kiddie Pedal Tractor Pull
Queen's Luncheon
Luminary Parade
Meet Santa and Friends
Lantern Tours
plus lots more...

Visit the Jingle Bell Website for more Information

Breakfast with Santa
Saturday, November 19

JINGLE BELL JUMBLE
Rummage Sale
November 18 & 19

SONS of the AMERICAN LEGION
6th Annual Drive for the Y
Reverse Raffle
Saturday, November 19



HIGH TEA with the EMMITT'S
At the Pike County Courthouse
Sunday, November 20

SECRETARY HUSTED RELEASES
New Business Filing Figures for October 2016

COLUMBUS- Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted today announced 8,281 new entities filed to do business in Ohio during October 2016, an increase of 443 entities when compared to October of 2015. 
 
The state has maintained course for 2016 to be a record-breaking year for new businesses in Ohio with 5,638 more entities having filed to do business in Ohio this year than at the same point in 2015, which holds the current annual record. Between 2010 and 2015, Ohio saw a 21.8 percent increase in new business filings.



A focal point of Secretary Husted's administration has been to make the process of starting and maintaining a new business in Ohio simpler and more cost-effective for entrepreneurs. In 2013,  the Secretary announced  his office would overhaul the paper-only filing system with the launch of  Ohio Business Central , which allows businesses to be formed through the click of a button and in significantly less time.

This streamlined operation paved the way for  reducing the cost  of starting and maintaining a business in the Buckeye State by 21 percent, which has saved Ohio businesses over $2.5 million so far, more than was previously predicted. Secretary Husted has also started a partnership with Google's "Let's Put Our Cities on the Map" program to put additional tools for success in the hands of new Ohio entrepreneurs.

Though the most visible role of the Secretary of State is that of chief elections officer, the office is also the first stop for individuals or companies who want to file and start a business in Ohio. While recognizing these numbers can't provide a complete picture of Ohio's jobs climate, they are an important indicator of economic activity that Secretary Husted hopes will add to the ongoing discussion of how to improve the state's overall climate for business.  

NOTE: New business filings are classified as forms filed with the Ohio Secretary of State that declare the formation of a business entity, including for-profit, non-profit and professional corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, limited partnerships and limited liability partnerships. Filing as a business in Ohio does not guarantee the company will begin operations, be profitable or create jobs.  

UPCOMING EVENTS UPCOMINGEVENTS
RETIREMENT CELEBRATION
Pat Nichols
National Church Residences
Thursday, December 8



PIKE COUNTY SENIOR CENTER
Wednesday Night
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OPEN ENROLLMENT for MEDICARE 
Ends December 7th
AAA7 Available for Assistance and Help

Are you a Medicare beneficiary?  Are you aware that open  enrollment for some Medicare benefits ends December 7th? Open  enrollment is the time of the year when changes can be made in the
plans and providers you've chosen for your Medicare Part D prescription  drug coverage and/or Medicare Advantage option.  If you wish to make  changes, you can only do so between October 15th and December 7th.  Open enrollment is also a good time to run drug comparisons to make sure the Medicare Part D plan you are on is still your best option as Medicare Part D plans do change from year to year.
 
Individuals who receive the Low Income Subsidy (LIS) can change their plans anytime of the year.  Even if you are receiving help through LIS, it is a good idea to check your plans to make sure all of your medications will be covered on your current plan for 2017.
 
The Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7) is a local resource you can utilize for assistance with the open enrollment process and can be reached by calling 1-800-582-7277. 
 
To be eligible for Medicare health insurance plans, you must be at least 65, or be on Social Security disability for two years, and be a US resident or legal citizen for at least five years.
 
Original Medicare, sometimes referred to as Part A and Part B, helps with hospital, doctor and outpatient services.  More than likely, a Medicare supplement is needed in order to cover the costs not covered by Part A and Part B.  Medicare Advantage, or Part C, combines Part A, B and D in to one plan. During open enrollment, beneficiaries have the opportunity to make changes to these plans that provides better support for their health and well-being.  It's a time to change what doesn't work and keep what does. 
 
More information about Medicare plans and options is available at www.medicare.gov
 
Locally, the AAA7 is available as a resource to those in its ten-county district who would like assistance with Medicare or open enrollment.  Counties covered by the AAA7 include Adams, Brown, Gallia, Highland, Jackson, Lawrence, Pike, Ross, Scioto and Vinton.  For questions or assistance, call toll-free at 1-800-582-7277, extension 250.  

Pamela K. Matura, Executive Director, Area Agency on Aging District 7
October 2016 Monthly Column


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