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The Wire
 February 21, 2014 
A Snapshot of What's Happening in Weston!
WESTON MUNICIPAL UTILITIES - FROZEN PIPE ALERT

As of 7:30 P.M. on Friday, February 14, Weston Municipal Utilities issued a system wide advisory to continuously run water to prevent water service lateral freeze-ups.  This advisory remains in effect until further notice.  Even though warmer temperatures are expected in the coming weeks, frost remains underground.  For more information or updates on the situation, please refer to the Village's website as well as for the FAQ's regarding water service laterals and water service lateral freeze-ups.  If you have any questions you can contact our 24 hour Utility line at 715-359-2876. Thank you!

THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS WILL BE HELD THIS WEEK...

Community Life & Public Safety meeting Monday, February 24, 2014 at 6:30pm 

 

Intergovernmental Zoning Steering Committee meeting Thursday, February 27, 2014 at 5:00pm at Kronenwetter Municipal Center (1582 Kronenwetter Drive, Kronenwetter)

 

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. Sign up for agenda posting notifications on our website through Notify Me!
THE 2014 REFUSE & RECYCLING SERVICE GUIDE IS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE!

The 2014 Refuse and Recycling Services Guide is now available online. This guide was also mailed out to each household during this past week and explains all the Refuse and Recycling related services the Village will offer for 2014. Information includes dates for the Large Item Drop-off Event, Spring Clean-up, options for yard materials disposal, proper refuse and recycling cart placement, guidelines on "what to" and "what not to" recycle, and much more.

  

2014 Refuse and Recycling Guide 

SNOW & ICE REMOVAL PROGRAM
To learn more about the Village of Weston's snow plowing program please check out the Snow Removal page on our website.
AQUATIC CENTER - SUMMER EMPLOYMENT

Looking for a job this summer? Check out the Village of Weston's Employment Page to see what is offered and will fit your interests and qualifications!

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITH S.A.F.E.R

As of January 1, 2014, Fire and EMS Services are now provided by S.A.F.E.R. (South Area Fire and Emergency Response). S.A.F.E.R is currently looking for a Full-time Shift Commander and Part-time Firefighters/EMTs. If you are interested please check out the Village of Weston's Employment Page. Applications are being accepted until February 28, 2014!

 

Also, Please like the new South Area Fire and Emergency Response District Facebook page to keep up on SAFER related news. The Weston Fire Rescue page will no longer be used to provide Fire, EMS and weather related alerts.

FAMILY IMMUNIZATION APPOITMENT CLINICS - MARATHON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Marathon County Health Department is offering Family Immunization Clinics in Wausau, Mosinee & Western Marathon County. For more information and to schedule an appointment at any Marathon County Immunization Clinic please call 715-261-1900 or Toll Free 1-800-236-0153 (ask for Health Department). Please check out the Family Immunization Flyer for detailed information about the clinics, times, locations & information on immunization.

 

WILD BIRD SEED SEMINAR - ACE HARDWARD

FEBRUARY 22ND 

  
Join Ace Hardware Center in Weston (2606 Schofield Ave.) for their Wild Bird Seed Seminar on Saturday, February 22 at 10:00 AM. A representative from Price Wild Bird Seed will be in giving information and doing a Q&A on various wild bird seeds. They will also have special savings on wild bird seed that day! For more information call (715) 355-1500.
 
TROPICAL GARDENS CONTAINER PLANTER DEMONSTRATION - ACE HARDWARE

FEBRUARY 23RD

 

Tropical Gardens will be showing people how to create and maintain a container garden. Featuring succulents. There will also be someone here to answer questions about plants.

 

Time: 1:00 PM

Location: Ace hardware (2606 Schofield Ave., Weston)

Contact: 715-355-1500

 

CAREER FAIR: RASMUSSEN COLLEGE - WAUSAU CAMPUS
FEBRUARY 27TH

  

Join Rasmussen College (1101 Westwood Drive, Wausau) at their upcoming Career Fair to gain professional insight, find employment opportunities, advance your career goals and develop job-seeking skills. 

Human Resources Expert Panel: 12:00pm-1:00pm
Employer Tabling: 1:00pm-2:30pm

 

For more information call 715-841-8000 or check out Rasmussens carrer fair page at www.rasmussen.edu/careerfair

 

3 DIMENSIONAL COACHING PRESENTATION
MARCH 1ST

CAMP .333 is proud to host 3 DIMENSIONAL COACHING presenter Mark Hull from Eau Claire, WI. This is an absolute MUST SEE presentation for any parent or coach. Mark will walk you through some very key aspects on how to interact with young athletes today. This presentation will cover ALL kids, at ALL ages, at ALL levels, and ALL sports. Cost is $10 before Feb. 22nd and $15 after and at the door.

 

Time: 5:00PM - 8:00PM
Location: Fairfield Inn & Suites (7100 Stone Ridge Dr., Weston)
For more information contact Aaron at 715-581-4817 or check out the Camp .333 Website
  
VIVIAN ERICKSON BENEFIT

MARCH 1ST

  

Come out and enjoy an evening of Live Entertainment, Raffles, Food and the opportunity to come together for a great cause - a benefit for Vivian Erickson! Vivian is an extraordinary, local thirteen year old young lady that continues to amaze all those she encounters as she courageously deals with epilepsy. 

 

This event will take place at Dale's Weston Lanes (5902 Schofield Ave., Weston) starting at 7:00PM and goes until 2:30AM


There will be music provide by Get Bet!


Vivian Erickson Benefit Facebook Page


On-line ticket purchase info

 

BRRFEST - BIRCHWOOD HIGHLANDS
MARCH 1ST

 

Birchwood Highlands in Weston (just south of St. Clare's Hospital) is hosting it 4th Annual BRRRFEST on Saturday, March 1st. There will be Horse Drawn Wagons Rides, Dog Sled Rides for the entire family. There will also be complimentary chili, hot cocoa, baked goods and refreshments. Models and Community Room will also be open for tours. This is  FREE to the public, but donations will be taken to be given to the Never Forgotten Honor Flight.
  
TIme: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Birchwood Higlands (8005 Birch St., Weston)
Contact: 715-359-7000
Webste: Birchwood Highlands Website

 

FOOD PANTRY DINNER & AUCTION
MARCH 1ST

  

Join Covenant Community Presbyterian Church (1806 Weston Ave, Rothschild)  on Saturday, March 1st starting at 5:00pm as they help raise funds for the local Food Pantry.

 

This dinner and auction is the primary fundraiser for the food pantry that serves 200 families each month as well as other local mission projects. This is a fun-filled event for the entire family for a worthy cause! Tickets available at the door or at the Church Office.
  
Dinner is at 5:00pm & the Live Auction is at 6:00pm
Cost for Adults: $14, Ages 5 - 12: $8, Under 5: Free

For more information call 715-359-6467 or visit
PEDAL IT FORWARD - YMCA
MARCH 2ND
  
Join the YMCA as they host the 7th Annual Pedal it Forward on Sunday, March 2, 2014 from 12:3PM - 3:30PM. This event will take place at the Woodson YMCA (707 3rd St., Wausau).

 

This 3 hour indoor cycling ride supports the Community Partners Campaign with Riders raising funds by getting pledges to support their ride. Mini Care will also be available.

 

For more information check out the YMCA Website or call

715-845-2177.

 

Check out the Pedal It Forward Flyer 

 

BEAST FEST 2014 - ARROW SPORTS CLUB

MARCH 2ND 

 

Join Arrow Sports Club (6202 Schofield Ave., Weston) as the host their Beast Feast (Wild Game Feed) on Sunday, March 2nd beginning at 1:00pm. There is also a "Bake Sale" and Taxidermy Contest" (proceeds to benefit local charities). For more information check out Arrow Sports Club Beast Fest Page or call 715-359-2363.  

WE THE PEOPLE - MUSICAL
D.C. Everest Senior High Theater proudly presents "We The People" musical at the D.C. Everest Auditorium. Tickets are $10 for Adults and $6 for Seniors, Students and Veterans and can be purchased online at www.showtix4u.com or by calling 715-359-6561. 10% of the proceeds will be donated to the Never Forgotten Honor Flight.  Show times are . . .

March 8 & 9: 2:00pm
March 13: 6:30pm
March 14: 7:00pm
March 15: 2:00pm & 7:00pm
March 16: 2:00pm

 

MARATHON COUNTY SNOWMOBILE TRAILS OPEN

All Marathon County Snowmobile Trails are open and in good to excellent condition. Trail maps are also available for your convenience.  For more information please contact the Marathon County Parks Department at 715-261-1550.

Village and Town of Weston Snowmobile Trail Map (with Buffer Zone)

Marathon County Snowmobile Trail Map

TENANTS WANTED
S.C Swiderski LLC, a Rapidly Growing Real Estate Investment & Property Management Company, is currently looking for tenants! Their current locations are in Edgar, Medford, Merrill, Mosinee, Plover, Rib Mountain, Schofield, Stevens Point, Waupaca, Wausau & Wisconsin Rapids!
  
New Construction in Rice Lake, WESTON & Wisconsin Rapids.
   
For more details and information call (715) 963-9522, email terra@scswiderski.com or visit www.scswiderski.com.

 

COMPUTER/ELECTRONICS RECYCLING PROGRAM

The Good News Project in Wausau will be holding a recycling drive every Friday for computer gear, televisions, VCRs, phones, printers, copiers, fax machines, microwaves, stereo gear and other items containing circuit boards. Cost is $.30 a pound.

 

Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Good News Project (1106 N. 5th St. Wausau)

Contact: 715-843-5958
Good News Project Website

 

FREE!! 2013 INCOME TAX PREPARATION
Low-to-moderate income taxpayers; Emphasis on age 60+

Call United Way 2-1-1

Weekdays 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM to schedule an appointment
(Call after January 15th 2014)

Check out the AARP 2013 Income Tax Preparation Poster for additional details and locations.

 

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