City of Alma E-Newsletter

November 2014

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The State General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2014. The polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Precinct 1
Presbyterian Church
495 Charles Rd.

Precinct 2

Peace Lutheran Church

325 Warwick Dr.

Precinct 3

Alma Public Library

351 N. Court

A map of the precincts is available here. Absentee ballots are available in the City Clerk's office.

If you would like to see a copy of your ballot, make sure you're registered to vote or find where you vote if you do not live in Alma, visit the Michigan Voter Information Center and enter your name. Detailed information and a copy of your ballot will be available. If you have any questions, call Barb Gager at 463-8336.

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Free Rides on Election Day!

If you need a ride to the polls on election day, Dial-A-Ride will be providing free transportation from 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Just call 463-6016 to schedule your ride. Thanks DART!

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Pine Ave. Traffic Study Presentation

There will be a public presentation on the Pine Ave. Traffic Study on November 12, 2014 at the Donald L. Pavlik Middle School from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Media Center. All interested persons are invited to attend.

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Leaf Collection Continues

The City of Alma Leaf Collection Program continues throughout the month of November. Residents are asked to rake their leaves to the curb prior to their collection date. Please do not put the leaves in the street or on the sidewalk. Follow the link for a copy of the collection map.

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Come Home to Alma

for the Holidays!

The Annual Come Home to Alma for the Holidays celebration will be Friday, December 12th from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. in downtown Alma. Completing the weekend will be the 4th Annual Jingle Bell 5K Run/Walk and Reindeer Trot on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. in St. Mary School gym.

To get the most up to date information, please go to the website. There you will find the activity schedules, forms and meeting dates and times. All are welcome to join the meetings and get involved in the activities. Also check out Facebook and "like" the Come Home to Alma for the Holidays page.

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Red Cross Blood Drives

The American Red Cross asks that you give a gift that can help save a life -- a blood donation.

Tuesday, November 4: noon - 6:00 p.m.

Ithaca Baptist Church

Monday, November 10: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m

Fulton High School

To schedule your appointment, you may call 1-800-Red-Cross, 989-463-3209 or visit www.redcrossblood.org.

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Water Conservation Tips

Install an instant water heater near your kitchen sink so you don't have to run the water while it heats up. This also reduces energy costs.
Keep a pitcher of drinking water in the refrigerator instead of running the tap. This way, every drop goes down you and not the drain.
Reuse leftover water from cooked or steamed foods to start a nutritious soup, it's one more way to get eight glasses of water a day.
Cook food in as little water as possible. This also helps it retain more nutrients.

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Daylight Savings Time Ends
Remember to set your clocks back one hour before you go to bed on Saturday, November 1st.

Change your smoke detector batteries when you change your clock!

Parking Ban Begins November 1st

The annual winter parking ban on city streets goes into effect on November 1st. Parking is prohibited on any street from 2:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. until March 31, 2015.

Permit Required to Park Overnight in Downtown Parking Lots

If you park overnight in a downtown city parking lot you need to purchase an overnight parking permit for 2015. Permits are available at City Hall. The cost of the permit is $25 for those living and/or working in the downtown and $125 for anyone else who needs to park overnight in the lots. Stop by City Hall to purchase your parking pass. If you have questions please call 463-8336 and ask for Aeric.

DART service will be available the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, November 28th from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

Time's running out!
The last day to pay your taxes for credit on your 2014 income taxes is Wednesday, December 31, 2014. Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Remember to Shovel Your Sidewalks

Although we really don't want to think about it, it won't be long before the "white stuff" hits. Please remember that you are required by City Ordinance to keep sidewalks free and clear of snow and ice. If you have questions, call 463-8317 and ask for Chad.

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