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FALL YARD WASTE PICK-UP
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This year's Fall Yard Waste Pick Up is scheduled to begin Monday, October 14, 2013. Have leaves, un-bagged thatch, grass, clippings, pine needles and brush less than six (6) inches in diameter, placed on the shoulder the day before your normal refuse pickup. If you have curb and gutter please place yard waste in the gutter.
Piles are to be placed so as to be clear of power poles, trees and mailboxes for ease of pickup. Brush is to be kept SEPARATE from yard waste and placed at roadside with stump ends of limbs placed in same direction, parallel to road. If yard waste cannot be reached by the Village's machines it will then be the responsibility of the resident to dispose of the waste .
After the roadside collection, leaves and all pre-mentioned items can be brought to the Village's yard waste site (free of charge) located at 8200 Ryan Street (1/4 mile south of Weston Avenue on the west side). When bringing items to the waste site, please remove leaves from bags and dispose of the bags in the provided container.
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VILLAGE MEETINGS THIS WEEK
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MEETINGS Personnel Committee meeting Monday, September 23, 2013 at 3:30pm. SAFER Board of Directors meeting Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at 6:00pm at the Rib Mountain Municipal Center.
SAFER Fire Commission meeting Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at 7:00pm at the Rib Mountain Municipal Center.
Park & Rec meeting Thursday, September 26th, 2013 at 5:00pm.
Public Safety meeting Thursday, September 26th, 2013 at 6:00pm.
Unless stated otherwise, all meetings are held at the Village of Weston Municipal Center, 5500 Schofield Avenue. All village meeting agendas and packets can be found on the Agendas and Minutes page of the village website.
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FALL WATER MAIN AND HYDRANT FLUSHING
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The Village of Weston Water Utility will be flushing the water mains and fire hydrants beginning Monday Sept.23 thru Tues. Oct. 29, 2013. Water mains will be flushed between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM on these dates.
You may notice that your water has a reddish color or tint during or following the flushing. This discoloration should be eliminated shortly after you have run water through your own service line. If the discoloration persists, please contact our office.
Those with sensitive water needs should draw water before the hours of flushing to reduce the chance of discolored water. White laundry should not be washed while the mains are being flushed in your area. You may also notice a change in water pressure while hydrants are flushed in your area. If you have any questions or concerns please call our office at 715-359-2876.
2013 Fall Water Main Flushing Map
2013 Fall Water Main Flushing Schedule
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FIRE LOSS IN THE UNITED STATES DURING 2012
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A report was recently released by the National Fire Protection Association concerning fire loss in the U.S. during 2012. Here are some highlights of that report.
Fires by the Numbers
- 1,375,000 fires were responded to by public fire departments, a slight decrease of 1% from 2011
- 480,500 fires occurred in structures
- 365,000 fires, or 76% occurred in one - and two - family homes and apartments
- 172,500 highway vehicle fires
- 692,000 fires occurred in outside properties
Civilian Fire Deaths
- 2,855 civilians died in fires in 2012, a decrease of 5%
- 2,380 civilian fire deaths, or 83% of all fire deaths, occurred in the home
- 300 civilians died in highway vehicle fires
- One civilian died nationwide every 3 hours and 4 minutes, and a civilian died in a home fire every 3 hours and 41 minutes.
Civilian Fire Injuries
- 12,875 of all civilian injuries occurred in home fires
- 800 civilians were injured in highway vehicle fires
- One civilian fire injury occurred nationwide every 32 minutes, and a civilian fire injury occurred in home fires every 41 minutes
Property Damage
- $12.4 billion in property damage occurred
- $9.8 billion of property damage occurred in structure fires
- $7 billion of property loss in home fires
- $1.1 billion of property loss occurred in highway vehicle fires
Intentionally Set Fires
- 26,000 fires were set intentionally
- 180 civilians died in intentionally set structure fires
- $581 million in property damage
- 12,500 intentionally set vehicle fire
- $480 million in property damage
If you wish to learn more please go to www.nfpa.org or www.nfpajournal.org
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GET THOSE PETS LICENSED
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 The Village of Weston has made it even easier for pet owners to license their pets by partnering with the City of Wausau and PetData, the nation's only full-service animal licensing provider, to improve the process of licensing pets.
If you licensed your pet in 2012, you should have received a 2013 pet license renewal notice directly to your mailbox. We appreciate those who have registered their pet on time. Earlier this year multiple reminders were sent to those who have failed to register their pets. Now it has come to the point where the Village has to issue citations for those who have yet to respond to our request for compliance. If you no longer have your pet, please stop in to the Municipal Center to let us know. Per Village Ordinance, area veterinarians are required to report all pets that are vaccinated; this list will be used to ensure that all the pets that reside in the Village of Weston are licensed to ensure the public's safety.
As reminder, Chapter 10 of the Village of Weston's Municipal Code requires that all cats and dogs must be licensed by the time they become four (4) months of age or within 30 days of an owner obtaining the animal. Late license fees will be charged for those failing to obtain a license by April 1 of each year or within 30 days of taking ownership of the animal. If you have yet to license your pet, please come to the Village of Weston Municipal Center as soon as possible, to avoid the issuance of a citation.
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DRIVE-THRU COFFEE COMING TO WESTON - DUNKIN DONUTS
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 Later this year, Weston residents will finally get their wish for a coffee shop in Weston! Lokre Cos., announced Thursday, their shopping center, Weston Center, on the corner of Schofield Avenue and Camp Phillips Road, will soon be home to a Dunkin' Donuts. Over the last month, Lokre Cos. has been working with Village Planning & Development staff to get the new building and site plans together for Village approvals in October. Plans are to build a new, 3-tenant, 6,500 square foot building, in front of the existing shopping center that is currently home to Shanghai Grill, Fantastic Sam's and the similarly much awaited Jimmy Johns. A drive-thru coffee shop has been the #1 request by Village residents for a number of years and we look forward to Dunkin' Donuts joining our Weston business community. Once Village approvals are received the developer plans to begin construction immediately with a target date to open by early 2014.
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ARROW SPORTS BAR ENTERTAINMENT
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Arrow Sports Club in Weston will be featuring Brad Emanuel on Friday, September 20th at 8:30pm playing a variety of music.
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FALL DESIGNER EVENT - BLING JEWERLY
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SEPTEMBER 21ST
Join Bling Jewelry for food, drinks, fun, and prizes on Saturday, September 21st from 10:00am to 6:00pm.
Be the first to preview Swarovski Jewelry line of necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and rings at Bling Jewelry for very limited time!
Also, launching the Spartina 449 Line of handbags and accessories. Definitely a must for fall hottest fashions.
2107 Schofield Ave. Weston
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COMMUNITY FEST 2013 - UNITED WAY
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SEPTEMBER 21ST
 Join United Way as they host Community Fest 2013 on Saturday, September 21st from 9:30am to 3:00pm at Marathon Park Exhibition Building and Eastgate Hall. There will be fun for the entire family. Enjoy "We Can Food Sculptures", Live Entertainment, Community Resource Exhibits, Food VEndors, and the Fantastic 5K Run. For a list of the days activities please click here!
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FANTASTIC 5K - UNLEASH THE SUPERHERO IN YOU!
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SEPTEMBER 21ST
Join the United Way Emerging Leaders for the Fantastic 5K Run/Walk & Children's Race on Saturday, September 21st at Marathon Park in Wausau! Come dressed as your favorite Superhero (costumes are optional), enjoy the children's races, and take park in the family 5K. All proceeds from this event will go to the United Way Emerging Leaders of Marathon County 2013 Community Projects. Remaining funds will be contributed to support local programs in the areas of Education, Income, and Health.
Overall Best Costume wins an i-Pod and Overall Best Dressed Family wins a 2-day stay at the Grand Lodge Waterpark Resort at Cedar Creek!
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FALL BALL FOR PETS - VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT
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SEPTEMBER 21ST
Join Dale's Weston Lanes as they host Fall Ball for pets Volleyball Tournament on Saturday, September 21st. This is a Madhatter coed power quads where you sign up a male and female team and get paired with other couples the day of the event (limit to 24 couples). Cost is $25/person or $50/couple, with 70% payback in prize money and 30% going to local animal shelters. Check in is at 8:15am. For more information contact Matt "The Ref" at 715-551-0194 or at kellfundraising@charter.net
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FAIRWAYS FORE GOOD - GOLF OUTING
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SEPTEMBER 21ST
 Join K-Tech Charities and Chatterbox Charities on Saturday, September 21st for Fairways Fore Food. This special fundraiser is being held at The Tribute Golf Course (formerly American Legion) to help raise funds for various organizations in the Wausau area who are in need of food (including Blessing in a Backpack, Neighbors Place, Salvation Army and more). Registration for this 3 Person scramble is $240 and includes, 18 holes with cart, dinner, drink tickets, door prizes and gift certificates. Limited to first 32 teams.
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DCE SKI/SNOWBOARD BRAT FRY & BAKE SALE
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Help out the D.C. Everest Ski/Snowboard  Team as they host a Brat Fry & Bake Sale at IGA Quality Foods in Weston on Saturday, September 21st and Sunday, September 22nd from 10am-3pm. Funds raised will be used to purchase equipment and to help cover hill fees for the athletes at away meets.
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FAMILY FUN DAY AT GREENHECK FIELDHOUSE
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SEPTEMBER 21ST
It's Family Fun Day at the Greenheck Fieldhouse in Weston on Sunday, Sept. 29th from 12:00-2:30pm. There will be activities for the whole family including but not limited to inflatable bounce houses, rock climbing, ice skating, swimming, gym play, face painting and more. Also, help those in need by bringing a package of breakfast cereal to donate to Peyton's Promise, you may then play a game and win a prize. So come down and enjoy some FREE family fun.
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SCOUTING FUN NIGHT
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SEPTEMBER 24TH 
The entire family is invited to experiences the adventure of Scouting. Have dinner on us and enjoy activities like archery, climbing and slingshots!
Tuesday, September 24th from 4:30 - 7:00pm.
3511 Camp Phillips Rd. Weston
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ACE HARDWARE - BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
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SEPTEMBER 26TH - 28TH
Join Ace Hardware - Weston for their 8th Birthday Sale and Blowout Tent event September 26-28. And don't miss their special event on Saturday, September 28th where there will be Demo's, a Petting Zoo, Auto Show, Seminars, New Life Pet Adoption, Weston Fire Truck and Ambulance tours a cookout and MORE!
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LEGENDS OF COUNTRY AND ROCK TRIBUTE ARTISTS
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SEPTEMBER 27ST & 28TH
Join Dale's Weston Lanes as they bring together seven award-winning Tribute Artists to pay tribute to some of the most amazing entertainers to ever live. On Friday, September 27th enjoy Legends of Country Tribute Artists (including Conway Twitty, Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash and Tim McGraw). And on Saturday, September 28th rock to the Legends of Rock Tribute Artists, Connie Frances, Roy Orbison, Elvis Presley, and Elton John. General seating is $20 or $25 at the door. Purchase tickets for both nights and save $10. Doors open at 7:00 with the show starting at 8:00 both nights.
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VILLAGE-WIDE TRICK-OR-TREATING 2013
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Trick-or-Treating in the Village/Town of Weston will be Thursday, October 31, 2013 from 4-7pm.
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COMMUNITY HALLOWEEN PARTY
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OCTOBER 27TH
 Come join in the fun for the Annual Community Halloween Party on Sunday, October 27, 2013 from 1-3 pm at the Greenheck Field House. There will be fun, games, prizes and a puppet show. Be sure to wear your Halloween Costume. This event is sponsored by the Everest Metro Police Department, Weston Fire Department and area businesses. For more information, to volunteer or donate to this event, please contact the Everest Metro Police Department at 359-4202 or the Weston Fire Department at 355-5419.
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Contact Us
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Village of Weston
5500 Schofield Ave.
Weston, WI 54476
715-359-6114
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