City of Plainwell 2006 Calendar

City of Plainwell141 N. Main Street, Plainwell, Michigan 49080Phone 269-685-6821Fax: 269-685-7282City Manager:Erik J. Wilson (685-6821)City Treasurer: Karen KoehnPublic Works Superintendent:Rick Updike (685-9363)Water Renewal Superintendent: City ManagerBryan Pond (685-5153)Erik WilsonDowntown/Economic Development Manager:Emilie SchadaPublic Safety Director:Bill Bomar (685-9858 Main Office)City Clerk: Noreen FarmerHuman Resource Manager:Sandy LamorandierPurchasing/Taxes/Accounts Payable:Cheryl PickettUtility Billing & Invoicing : Shirley WilfingerCity Assessor: Ted Gruizenga (Friday 1-5 pm)Plainwell Civic Groups &Other important Numbers:Music Society: Lee Derkson (207-1484)Plainwell Arts Council: Cathy Green (685-3161)Historical Information: Sandy Stamm (685-8024)Plainwell Arts and Crafts Club: (685-9639)Chamber of Commerce:VolunteerPlainwell Community Center:Chris Haas (685-3152)Christmas Parade:Chris Haas (685-3152)Plainwell Post Office:(685-8661)Ransom Library:(685-8024)Miss Dig:(811)Front cover: Girl with Balloons by Melissa MorrisonBack cover: Living on Island Time by Kevin SeckelWELCOME TO THECity of PlainwellBrad KeelerCouncilmemberRichard BrooksMayorTodd OverhuelCouncilmemberLori SteeleMayor Pro-TemHoliday GreetingsDale BurnhamCouncilmemberI consider the Plainwell City Calendar a Christmas card to you from the city, the differencebeing this “card” is full of information you can refer to all year long. Enjoy the pictures, andhave a safe, happy New Year.Thanks, Mayor Richard BrooksThe photos in the calendar were provided by many residents of Plainwell as part of the annual Island City Photography Contest. Maybesome of them will be your own! As additional resources, please visit our award-winning web site, www.plainwell.org and once you’re there,sign up for our E-Newsletter! We also have a presence on Facebook. Like our web site, there is a lot of great information regarding eventsand other items of interest.

Just Passed the Caboose and Take a RightBobbi Hofacker

DecemberThe 2011 holiday festivities in Plainwell will begin on Friday, December 2, 2011,with music at 6:30 pm followed by the tree lighting ceremony at 7:00 pm.The Christmas Parade will take place on Saturday, December 3, 2011, at 1:00 pm.Contact Chris Haas at 685-3152 for information and/or to participate.SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAYRecycle N & E1 2 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm 34 5 6Bagged Leaves7:30 pm7 8 9 10& Brush PickupPLANNINGPearl HarborRemembrance Day7:00 pm7:30 am4:30 pm11 12 13 14 15 16 17COUNCILDDA/BRA/TIFAPARKSMeetingRecycle S & W7:00 pm7:30 pm11:00 am18 19 20 21 22 23 24LIBRARYPLANNINGSIREN TESTINGHanukkahWinter Begins7:00 pmCHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTINGCity Offices CLOSEDHoME TouR1:00 pmCHRISTMAS PARADEContact Chris Haas 685-31527:00 pm25 26 27 28 29 30 31COUNCILChristmas DayCity Offices CLOSEDCity Offices CLOSEDNew Year’s Eve2011 – City of Plainwell www.plainwell.org

3rd Place 13 to 16What Do You Do on a Snow Day?Tommy Dyke

JanuarySUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAYBagged Leaves7:30 pmRecycle N & E1 2 3 4 5 6 7& Brush PickupPLANNINGNew Year’s DayCity Offices CLOSED7:00 pm7:30 am4:30 pm8 9 10 11 12 13 14COUNCILDDA/BRA/TIFAPARKSMeeting7:00 pm7:30 pmRecycle S & W15 16 17 18 19 20 21LIBRARYPLANNINGMartin Luther King, Jr. Day7:00 pm11:00 am22 23 24 25 26 27 28COUNCILSIREN TESTING29 30 312012 – City of Plainwell www.plainwell.org

First Lover’s QuarrelShannon Meert2nd Place 13 to 16Ice StormTommy Dyke

FebruarySUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY7:30 pmPLANNINGRecycle N & E1 2 3 4Groundhog DayBagged Leaves5 6 7 8 9 10 11& Brush Pickup7:00 pm7:30 am7:30 pm4:30 pm12 13 14 15 16 17 18COUNCILDDA/BRA/TIFAPLANNINGPARKSMeetingRecycle S & WLincoln’s BirthdayValentine’s DayWinter Taxes DuePenalty on Winter TaxesART HoP5:00 - 9:00 pm7:00 pm11:00 am19 20 21 22 23 24 25LIBRARYSIREN TESTINGPresident’s Day7:00 pm26 27 28 29COUNCILElection DayAsh WednesdayWashington’s BirthdayLast Day to Pay TaxesART HOPTakes place the third Friday in February from 5:00 - 9:00 pmTo participate in the Art Hop as a visual artist, musician,or location host contact City Hall at 685-6821.2012 – City of Plainwell www.plainwell.org

1st Place 17 to AdultDean’s the MemoriesJim Maschke

MarchFor detailed information regarding the upcomingM-89 re-construction project, please visit:www.plainwell.org/projects/index.phpSUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAYRecycle N & E1 2 3Daylight-Savings Time Begins4 5 6Bagged Leaves7:30 pm7 8 9 10& Brush PickupPLANNING7:00 pm7:30 am4:30 pm11 12 13 14 15 16 17COUNCILDDA/BRA/TIFAPARKSMeetingRecycle S & W7:00 pm7:30 pm11:00 am18 19 20 21 22 23 24LIBRARYPLANNINGSIREN TESTINGSpring BeginsSt. Patrick’s Day7:00 pm25 26 27 28 29 30 31COUNCIL2012 – City of Plainwell www.plainwell.org

2nd Place 9 to 12Morning MapleLily Himelrick

AprilFor detailed information regarding the upcomingM-89 re-construction project, please visit:www.plainwell.org/projects/index.phpSUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAYBagged Leaves7:30 pmRecycle N & E1 2 3 4 5 6 7& Brush PickupPLANNINGPalm SundayEasterCity Offices CLOSEDGood Friday7:00 pm7:30 am4:30 pm8 9 10 11 12 13 14COUNCILDDA/BRA/TIFAPARKSMeeting7:00 pm7:30 pmRecycle S & W15 16 17 18 19 20 21LIBRARYPLANNING7:00 pm11:00 am22 23 24 25 26 27 28COUNCILSIREN TESTING29 302012 – City of Plainwell www.plainwell.org

People’s Choice Award3rd Place 17 to AdultEarly Morning in SpringMary Flegal

Bug’s Eye ViewBobbi Hofacker

JuneFor detailed information regarding the upcomingM-89 re-construction project, please visit:www.plainwell.org/projects/index.phpSUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY1 2Bagged Leaves7:30 pmRecycle N & E3 4 6 7 8 9& Brush PickupPLANNING57:00 pm7:30 am4:30 pm10 11 12 13 14 15 16COUNCILDDA/BRA/TIFAPARKSMeeting7:00 pm7:30 pmRecycle S & W11:00 am17 18 19 20 21 22 23LIBRARYPLANNINGSIREN TESTINGFlag DayFather’s DaySummer Begins7:00 pm24 25 26 27 28 29 30COUNCIL2012 – City of Plainwell www.plainwell.org

2nd PlaceGarden Girl5 to 8 Donald Himelrick3rd PlaceSunshine Girl9 to 12 Catherine Himelrick3rd PlaceWorking in the Garden5 to 8 Donald Himelrick1st Place 5 to 8Tree TimeBlaise Himelrick

JulyFor detailed information regarding the upcomingM-89 re-construction project, please visit:www.plainwell.org/projects/index.phpSUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAYBagged Leaves7:30 pm1 2 3 4 5 6 7& Brush PickupPLANNING7:00 pm7:30 am4:30 pm8 9 10 11 12 13 14COUNCILDDA/BRA/TIFAPARKSMeeting7:00 pm7:30 pmRecycle S & W15 16 17 18 19 20 21LIBRARYPLANNING7:00 pm11:00 am22 23 24 25 26 27 28COUNCILSIREN TESTING29 30 31City Offices CLOSEDIndependence DayRecycle N & E2012 – City of Plainwell www.plainwell.org

1st Place 9 to 12PebblesMaddi Riston

AugustFor detailed information regarding the upcomingM-89 re-construction project, please visit:www.plainwell.org/projects/index.phpSUNDAY MONDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY7:30 pmPLANNINGRecycle N & E1 2 3 4Bagged Leaves5 6 7 8 9 10 11& Brush PickupElection Day7:00 pm7:30 am7:30 pm4:30 pm12 13 14 15 16 17 18COUNCILDDA/BRA/TIFAPLANNINGPARKSMeetingSummer Taxes DueRecycle S & WPenalty on Summer TaxesInside out Art Festival“Starving Artists” please emailinsideoutart@plainwell.orgto participate7:00 pm11:00 am19 20 21 22 23 24 25LIBRARYSIREN TESTING7:00 pm26COUNCIL27 28 29 30 31Inside out Art Festival“Starving Artists” please emailinsideoutart@plainwell.orgto participate2012 – City of Plainwell www.plainwell.org

1st Place 13 to 16He’s Got my World in his HandsAlly RistonPeople’s Choice 2nd Place WinnerOne Happy KidCoben Pennock

For detailed information regarding the upcomingM-89 re-construction project, please visit:www.plainwell.org/projects/index.phpSeptemberSUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY1Bagged Leaves7:30 pmRecycle N & E2 3 4 56 7 8& Brush PickupPLANNINGCity Offices CLOSEDLabor Day7:00 pm7:30 am4:30 pm9 10 11 12 13 14 15COUNCILDDA/BRA/TIFAPARKSMeetingPatriot’s Day7:00 pm7:30 pmRecycle S & W16 17 18 19 20 21 22LIBRARYPLANNINGAutumn Begins7:00 pm11:00 am23 24 25 26 27 28 29COUNCILSIREN TESTING302012 – City of Plainwell www.plainwell.org

Best in ShowHigh RyeKyle Doster

2nd Place 17 to AdultEverywhere and Back to my HometownChelsea Chamberlain

NovemberREMINDERNo parking on streets between 2:00 am and 5:00 amNovember 1, 2011 - March 31, 2012SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAYRecycle N & E1 2 3Daylight-Savings Time EndsBagged Leaves7:30 pm4 5 7 8 9 10& Brush Pickup6 PLANNINGElection Day7:00 pm7:30 am4:30 pm11 12 13 14 15 16 17COUNCILDDA/BRA/TIFAPARKSMeetingRecycle S & WVeterans Day7:00 pm7:30 pm11:00 am18 19 20 21 22 23 24LIBRARYPLANNINGSIREN TESTINGCity Offices CLOSEDThanksgiving DayCity Offices CLOSED7:00 pm25 26 27 28 29 30COUNCIL7:00 pmCHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING2012 – City of Plainwell www.plainwell.org

Red Barn in WinterBarbara Jeska

DecemberThe 2012 holiday festivities in Plainwell will begin on Friday, November 30, 2012,with music at 6:30 pm followed by the tree lighting ceremony at 7:00 pm.The Christmas Parade will take place on Saturday, December 1, 2012, at 1:00 pm.Contact Chris Haas at 685-3152 for information and/or to participate.SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY THURSDAYFRIDAY SATURDAYBagged Leaves7:30 pmRecycle N & E2 3 4 56 7 8& Brush PickupPLANNINGPearl HarborRemembrance Day7:00 pm7:30 am4:30 pm9 10 11 12 13 14 15COUNCILDDA/BRA/TIFAPARKSMeeting11:00 pmCHRISTMAS PARADEContact Chris Haas 685-3152Hanukkah7:00 pm7:30 pmRecycle S & W16 17 18 19 20 21 22LIBRARYPLANNINGWinter Begins7:00 pm11:00 am23 24 25 26 27 28 29COUNCILSIREN TESTINGCity Offices CLOSED30 31 Christmas DayCity Offices CLOSEDCity Offices CLOSEDNew Year’s Eve2012 – City of Plainwell www.plainwell.org

Batteries & ink cartridges collected at City Hall!Info to KnowCity Facilities/Services:Public Works – From the WaterDepartment: The City reads meters March,June, September and December and estimatesthe two months between reads based on waterusage for the same quarter in the prior year.The third month balances out each accounteach quarter. This works well for most of ourcustomers but if you prefer, you can pick upa water read card at city hall and read yourmeter yourself. Complete and return the cardaround the 20th of each month and you willbe billed based on the reads you provide.Please contact the Water Department at 685-6821 with questions.If you leave town for an extended period,contact City Hall to pre-pay or make otherarrangements for your water/sewer bill.Backflow Requirements: A businessthat could accidentally contaminate thepublic water system (industries, dry cleaners,etc.) is required to install and maintain abackflow prevention device on the incomingwater line. Contact the DPW at 685-9363 forinformation.Residential customers are normally exemptfrom backflow requirements, except:–A water softener must have an air gapbetween the discharge hose and the possiblehigh water level of the drain.–An underground sprinkler system mustinstall and maintain a backflow preventiondevice.–An outside faucet must have a built-inanti-siphon fitting or have an inexpensive“hose bib” vacuum breaker (available at mosthardware stores).A backflow preventer must be testableor must be replaced every time testing isrequired. To have us check your property forbackflow safety, or if you have questions, callPublic Works at 685-9363.The City requires a shut-off valve bothbefore and after the meter. The city stronglyrecommends that all water connections bebrass or copper, not galvanized, to minimizecorrosion from electrolysis. The minimumsize for a new water service is 1”.High water bill? Check your home forleaks. A running toilet or dripping faucet canwaste a tremendous amount of water overtime. Fix leaks as soon as possible to avoidbeing billed for the excess water used.Low water bill? Call 685-6821 if yourwater/sewer bill seems unusually low. Youmay have a stopped meter. We will arrangefor a service call and check and/or replace themeter at no cost.Sewer back-up: Call Public Works at685-9363 prior to calling a contractor. Inmost cases, we can help identify the problemmore quickly, saving you time and money.After hours, call the Police Department at685-9858; they will dispatch the Departmentof Public Works. Regular maintenance ofyour sewer lines can help prevent back ups. Ifyour sewer lateral must be replaced, you areresponsible for the cost.City Parks: Our Public Safety has zerotolerance on the use of alcohol, the use orsale of drugs, and juvenile tobacco use in ourCity parks. This is an effort to make our parksa safer, more pleasant place for residentsand visitors. If you see suspicious behavior,call 911 to report it and our officers will bedispatched to check it out.

Home Owner Info:Property Maintenance: The City has anOrdinance in place that enforces minimumhousing standards. If you witness or suspecthealth or safety violations, please report thisto Public Safety at 685-9858.Garage Sales: Please keep street right-ofways,trees and utility poles clear of garagesale signs. Garage sales can not be heldlonger than 3 days. You do not need a permitto have a sale, but you are restricted to twosales a year.Recycle Program: Residential curb siderecycling is collected every month. Residentsnorth of the Kalamazoo River or East of MainStreet are picked up on the first Thursday.Residents south of the Kalamazoo River andwest of Main Street are picked up on the thirdThursday. Place your bin out before 7 am onthe collection day.If you have any questions, please contact CityHall at 685-6821, Republic Waste Servicesat 269-383-4848 or view our city web site,www.plainwell.org.Yard Waste: Brush and bagged yard wasteare picked up by the Department of PublicWorks the first Monday of every month, andmay be put out on the Saturday before. Pleasemake sure the brush is stacked parallel tothe street. Arrangements for more frequentpickup can be made directly with your owndisposal company. Also available are dropoff sites at the Miller Road Transfer Station,269-388-3346 or the 100th Street Landfill,616-877-4192.Vehicles or Equipment for sale mustremain in the garage, rear yard or driveway.They are NOT allowed in the front yard.Recreational equipment such as campers,trailers, boats and snowmobiles must bestored in the rear yard or in the drivewaybehind the front of the house; must be securedto prevent access by children; must be in goodcondition; and must have a current licenseor registration. They cannot be connectedto electric, water, gas or sewer, or used forliving purposes. Boats stored outside must becovered.Inoperative equipment, including vehiclesand boats, must be garaged.Signs: Private or political signs are notallowed in any road right-of-way, includingpower poles. Put signs on a stake on privateproperty only.City Ordinances:Access all City Ordinances at www.plainwell.orgBicycles may not be ridden on sidewalksin the 100 and 200 blocks downtown. Walkbikes on the board walk. Bicycles may beridden on the roadway if ridden with the flowof traffic and all the traffic signs/signals areobeyed. Pedestrians walk or run against theflow of traffic.Skateboards, skates and rollerblades arenot allowed on downtown sidewalks but canbe used on sidewalks in the rest of the city.State law prohibits their use on the street.Curbside Trash Pickup DatesSpring pickup will be the week of May 14, 2012. Everything must be curbside by Sunday, May 13, 2012. Fall pickup will be the week ofOctober 15, 2012. Everything must be curb side by Sunday, October 14, 2012. If you have any questions, please call or come to City Hallfor a list of the rules. You may also call Republic Waste Services – Western Michigan Division at 269-373-4070.2012 – City of Plainwell www.plainwell.org

Info to Know . . . continuedConstruction Info:Construction: Please be sure to completea zoning permit before applying for a buildingpermit. They are available at City Hall or on thecity web site: www.plainwell.org.Painting? Siding? Fencing: If you wantto re-locate or temporarily remove the watertouch-read pad outside your building, callPublic Works for an appointment. There isno charge for this service. If you remove ityourself and the wire and/or touch pad arelost or damaged, you will be charged for therepair or replacement. If your touch pad isinside a fenced area, please call us to moveit to a more accessible location. There is nocharge for this service.Demolition: A demolition permit and Miss-Dig are both required to remove any buildingin the City. This alerts the City to cut the waterconnection and adjust the property assessment.Winter Time is SnowTime:In preparation for winter, please remember:• Drain and store garden hoses, if snow coversthem, a meter reader could stumble on them.• Do not plow snow into or across a street,please keep it on the lot it falls upon, Hardpackedsnow in the street could spin a vehicleout of control, potentially injuring someone.• Businesses are required to remove snow andice from sidewalks adjacent to their property.Residents should remove snow and ice fromsidewalks as well so as not to force pedestriansto use the street.• Parking on any street is prohibited 2 a.m.– 5 a.m., from Nov. 1st to April 1st. Overnightparking in downtown lots is by permit and indesignated areas only. This makes it much easierfor the City crew to plow snow and sweep.• All hazard sirens located downtown andin the industrial park, will be tested on the 4thFriday of every month at 11 a.m.. If you hearthe sirens at any other time, take cover until youhear the “all clear”. For further clarification,please contact the Public Safety Department at685-9858.• Leaving town for the winter or an extendedvacation? Alerting our Public Safety Departmentwill help protect your home.Live Christmas Trees: If you use a “real”tree for Christmas, please remember to removeall lighting and decoration before placing it onthe curb for the January 3rd, 2012 pick up or wewill not be able to take it.Brush and Yard Waste are picked up thefirst Monday of every month, all year around. Ifthat Monday is a holiday, we will start pickup onTuesday. Yard waste rules are available throughPublic Works.Summer Time:• All hazard sirens located downtown andin the industrial park, will be tested on the 4thFriday of every month at 11 a.m.. If you hearthe sirens at any other time, take cover until youhear the “all clear”. For further clarification,please contact the Public Safety Department at685-9858.

Beautification Award WinnerTo nominate your or someone else’s property for the Beautification Award, contact City Hall.Summer Beautification Award WinnerClare and Beverly Predum601 East Bridge St.Special Festivals & EventsHave you signed up for the City of Plainwell’s electronicnewsletter? It’s easy and free. Go to www.plainwell.orgto stay on top of all events and happenings in Plainwell.Home TourSaturday, December 3, 2011, 2:30 pm - 6:30 pmFlower Planting DayVolunteers are needed on a one-time orcontinuing basis; call Theresa Brooks at 685-9904. Money donations to the flower programmay be made at City Hall. Next Annual PlantingDay will be May 19, 2012, at 9:00 am.Memorial Day ParadeMonday, May 28, 2012, 11:00 amIce Cream Social, 10:30 am - 12:30 pmConcerts in the ParkPlainwell Music Society brings music concerts to ourbandshell in June and July. See the local papers orcheck at City Hall for a schedule.Inside Out Art FestivalFriday, August 10 & Saturday, August 11, 2012“Starving Artists” are welcome to sign upto participate in this festival by emailinginsideoutart@plainwell.orgPumpkins in the ParkSaturday, October 20, 2012Hicks Park, 11:00 am - 4:00 pmChristmas ParadeTree Lighting ceremony, Friday, November 30,2012, at 7:00 p.m. The Christmas Parade will be onSaturday, December 1, 2012, at 1:00 p.m. ContactChris Haas at 685-3152 for information and/or toparticipate.Property Owners interested in showing off theirhomes during the 2012 Historic Property Tour maycontact City Hall at 685-68212012 – City of Plainwell www.plainwell.org

Info to Know ... Tax InformationGENERAL TAX INFO: Principal ResidenceExemption and/or property transfer affidavitsshould be completed when buying a home. Ifnot completed at closing, they are available atCity Hall. If you changed mortgage companiesrecently, you can call City Hall to inquire if yourtaxes were paid.If you have gone or plan to go out of business,call the City Assessor. You will continue toreceive personal property tax bills until he isnotified of the closure and removes your namefrom the personal property tax roll (Ted Gruizenga,685-6821).2011 WINTER TAX INFORMATION: The2011 winter taxes and 1% administration fee aredue between December 1, 2011 and February 14,2012. To pay taxes without penalty or interest,they must be received and receipted prior tothe close of business (5:00 p.m.) February 14,2012. No exceptions can be made for checkdates or postmarks. All checks must clear or thepayment is void.After February 14, a 3% penalty is added.Senior citizens 65 & older with an annual incomeunder $40,000 are eligible for a tax deferment,the correct form must be on file with the CityTreasurer and must be renewed every summerand winter.Delinquent summer taxes are subject to aone time 4% fee and interest of 1% per monthuntil paid. Contact City Hall for amount due ondelinquent summer taxes. Legally, we are unableto waive the late fees or penalties.2011 summer and winter personal propertytaxes for a business with equipment, supplies,furniture or fixtures on the property as of12/31/10 remain the liability of the businessowner even if the business dissolved in 2011.All personal property taxes are payable to theCity of Plainwell. If City Hall is closed, a “dropbox” is available at the front door.2012 SUMMER TAX INFORMATION:The 2012 summer taxes and 1% administrationfee are due between July 1, 2012 and August 15,2012. To pay taxes without penalty or interest,they must be received and receipted prior to theclose of business (5:00 p.m.) August 15, 2012.No exceptions can be made for check dates orpostmarks. All checks must clear or the paymentis void.After August 15, a 4% penalty is added. Seniorcitizens 65 & older with an annual incomeunder $40,000 are eligible for a tax deferment;the correct form must be on file with the CityTreasurer and must be renewed every summerand winter.2012 summer and winter personal propertytaxes for a business with equipment, supplies,furniture or fixtures on the property as of12/31/11 remain the liability of the businessowner even if the business dissolved in 2012.All personal property taxes are payable to theCity of Plainwell. If City Hall is closed, a “dropbox” is available at the front door.Plainwell Tax TipsCity of Plainwell 2011 Equalized Valuation (bothreal and personal property): $90,757,550, down5.836% from last year.The breakdown of real property taxes receivedby the City:• 65% is Residential• 22% is Commercial• 11% is Industrial• 2% is Utility

2012 WINTER TAX INFORMATION: The2012 winter taxes and 1% administration fee aredue between December 1, 2012 and February 14,2013. To pay taxes without penalty or interest,they must be received and receipted prior tothe close of business (5:00 p.m.) February 14,2013. No exceptions can be made for checkdates or postmarks. All checks must clear or thepayment is void.After February 14, a 3% penalty is added.Senior citizens 65 & older with an annualincome under $40,000 ($40,000 summer) areeligible for a tax deferment, the correct formmust be on file with the City Treasurer and mustbe renewed every summer and winter.Delinquent summer taxes are subject to aone time 4% fee and interest of 1% per monthuntil paid. Contact City Hall for amount due ondelinquent summer taxes. Legally, we are unableto waive the late fees or penalties.Plainwell AreaCommunity CenterProviding a safe and comfortable place forarea residents to meet.The Center is owned by the City of Plainwell andleased for one dollar per year to the Plainwell AreaCommunity Center Board of Directors whichoperates the Center as a 501(c)(3) nonprofitcorporation. The directors are volunteers who areresponsible for day-to-day operations and majorimprovements. Operational expenses are paid fromrental income. Major improvements are funded bydonations and foundation grants.Twenty-five groups rent the Center on a regularbasis. Others rent the Center for wedding receptions,funeral luncheons, parties, seminars, workshops, etc.For information about rental rates and availability,please call (269) 685-8911 or 685-3152 (Chris Haas).Our environment is smoke-free and no alcoholicbeverages are allowed on the premises.The Community Center Board thanks everyone whohas helped the Center fulfill its mission of “providinga safe and comfortable place for area residents tomeet.”www.plainwellcc.orgPromote your BusinessCity Hall has two locked display cases in thehallway across from the cashiers’ windowwhich are now available to promote businessesthat are located within Plainwell city limits.City businesses may showcase products orservices for one calendar month. Displaysare to be promptly set up and removed by thebusiness. A display case may be reserved up toa year in advance on a first-come, first servebasis. If your business qualifies and you wouldlike to reserve a case for your display, call orstop by City Hall.For detailed information regarding the upcomingM-89 re-construction project, please visit:www.plainwell.org/projects/index.phpCalendar Design – Anne Boughton-PeppersPrinted by2012 – City of Plainwell www.plainwell.org

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