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THE WESTON MUNICIPAL CENTER CLOSED FRIDAY APRIL 18TH
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The Village of Weston Municipal Center will be closed Friday, April 18th. We will re-open Monday, April 21st at 7:30 am!
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YOU CAN STOP RUNNING YOUR WATER
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The Weston Water Utility is notifying customers as of noon today that the standing advisory to run a continuous stream of water for freeze prevention is no longer in effect. The advisory had been in place since February 14.
The Weston Water Utility has been monitoring water system conditions and feels reasonably certain there is little probability of service laterals freezing due to frost depth for the remainder of the 2013-2014 winter season. This does not mean frost has completely thawed underground so the utility still anticipates some effects on the distribution system which could result in service interruptions.
The Weston Water Utility also reminds customers their water bills will be reviewed and adjusted for the water run to prevent freezing of their lateral. With respect to determining billing adjustments, please be aware of the following:
- The utility is aware that despite the water run advisory some customers did not run water for freeze prevention.
- Not all customers who ran water for freeze prevention will have run water at the same flow rate.
- The review of bills will be a manual process. Billing adjustments, if justified, will be made in amounts determined after reviewing water bills from previous billing periods for each customer.
- The utility expects there will be special circumstances to consider, so please be patient with the process.
For more information about how utility billing adjustments will be made, customers can call the Utility service number at 715-359-2876.
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THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS WILL BE HELD THIS WEEK...
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 Village Board meeting, Monday, April 21, 2014 at 6:00 PM
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!
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VILLAGE WIDE RUMMAGE SALE
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MARK YOUR CALANDER
 The Village of Weston will be holding its annual Village Wide Rummage Sale on Friday, May 2nd and Saturday, May 3rd.
To be included on the Map where the Rummage Sales are located, please fill out the Rummage Sale Map Application. You may also pick up applications at the Weston Municipal Center at 5500 Schofield Ave. Forms need to be submitted by April 24, 2014.
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PLAN COMMISSION
VACANT POSITION
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The Village of Weston is looking for a Weston resident to fill a vacancy on the Village's Plan Commission Committee. The committee meets the 2nd Monday of the month (with some additional special meetings), and the meetings start at 6:00 p.m., and generally run 1 to 2 hours. Citizen Committee members earn a $40 stipend per attended meeting (paid out at the end of the year). For more detailed information about this position, interested candidates should click on the following link to apply.
http://www.westonwi.gov/367/Employment
Applications will be accepted through April 20th!
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SWIMMING LESSONS SIGN-UP
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 Beginning Monday, April 21st, Weston residents can begin sign-up for Swim Lessons ($15) and on May 5th, non-residents can begin sign-up ($20).
Lessons will run from 10am to 10:50am from June 16th through August 8th.
There are 3 sessions available:
Session 1: June 16th - 27th
Session 2: July 7th - July 18th
Session 3: July 28th - August 8th
For more information contact the Village of Weston at 715-359-6114 or go the Aquatic Center Page on our website.
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HOME COMPOSTING WORKSHOP
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Join the Marathon County Solid Waste and Recycling Connections Corporation as they present a Home Composting Workshop on Tuesday, April 22nd (Earth Day) from 6-7:30pm, and on Saturday, April 26th from 10-11:30am.
There will be an educational presentation given in the Village of Weston Board Room (5500 Schofield Ave), followed by a hands-on demonstration outside, so please dress appropriately (if we are experiencing wet-inclement weather, the hands-on demonstration will take place in the Board Room as well). Compost Bins and Kitchen Pails will also be available for purchase, following each workshop.
Cost: $5.00 (per household - limit to 2 per household)
Pre-Registration is Appreciated!! Please contact Valerie Parker at 715-241-2607, or via e-mail at: vparker@westonwi.gov. People who register, and attend, will be entered into a drawing for a door prize, and will get a special gift for attending (Workshop is limited to 50 people).
Registration fees can be dropped off in person or mailed to:
Village of Weston
Attn: Valerie Parker
5500 Schofield Avenue
Weston, WI 54476
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TORNADO AND SEVERE WEATHER
AWARENESS WEEK
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April 21 - 25, 2014 is Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week.
The National Weather Service will be issuing a statewide mock tornado drill on Thursday, April 24, 2014 from 1-2pm. Many radio and TV stations will be participate in this drill. The tornado drill will take place even if the sky is cloudy, dark, and/or rainy. If actual severe storms are expected in the state that day the tornado drill will be postponed until Friday, April 25th.
Wisconsin Emergency Management Media Release
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SOUTH AREA FIRE DISTRICT
LIFE RUN
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Join the South Area Fire and Emergency Response District (S.A.F.E.R) for their "Life Run" beginning at the Rib Mountain Fire Station (5901 Hummingbird Rd., Wausau) on Saturday, May 17th.
Registration for this 5K Run/Walk begins at 6:30am with the race starting at 8:00am. Cost is $25 with proceeds benefiting the Never Forgotten Honor Flight and The Salvation Army.
For more information please call 715-355-6763. Registration Deadline is April 25!
South Area Fire District Life Run Website
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Community Events this Week
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FREE MOVIE NIGHT - FROZEN
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APRIL 18TH - TONIGHT
Enjoy some family time and a great movie as the D. C. Everest Middle School (9302 Schofield Ave., Weston) is hosting a FREE Family Movie Night on Friday, April 18th.
The featured movie is "FROZEN" which begins at 7:00pm. Adults must accompany students and you can bring your own, water soda, and snacks. Please enter through gym doors. For more information call 715-541-9700.
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RENNAISSANCE ASSISTED LIVING
EASTER EGG HUNT
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APRIL 19TH
Join Renaissance Assisted Living (4602 Barbican Ave., Weston) as they host an "Indoor" Easter Egg Hunt, on Saturday, April 19th in their lobby for ages 3-8. The Egg Hunt begins at 1:30pm. For more information please call 715-355-5858.
Easter Egg Hunt Flyer
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PICK 'n SAVE
EASTER EGG HUNT
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APRIL 19TH
Be part of Weston's Pick 'n Save's (2806 Schofield Ave., Weston) Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19th starting at 7:30am.
Kids will be divided in age groups 2-3, 4-5, 6-7, and 8-10. There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each age group. Over 2,000 Eggs!! Parents can also enjoy FREE donuts. For more information call 715-359-9123.
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DALES WESTON LANES
EASTER BUFFET
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APRIL 20TH
Join Dale's Weston Lanes for their Easter Buffet on Sunday, April 20th from 11am-2pm. Walk-ins welcome but reservation customers have priority seating time.
Easter Buffet Flyer
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THORTON WILDER'S "OUR TOWN" PRODUCTION
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APRIL 24TH
Oasis Theater Ensemble in partnership with Everest Academy for the Arts proudly presents "Our Town" April 24-27, 2014.
The production will take place at the D.C. Everest Sr. High (6500 Alderson St., Weston).
Tickets are $12 for Adults and $10 for Seniors and Students and be purchased on at www.showtix4u.com or at the door. Showtimes are:
Thursday, April 24th: 7:30pm
Friday, April 25th: 7:30pm
Saturday, April 26th: 7:30pm
Sunday, April 27th: 2:00pm
For more information please call 715-359-6561.
Oasis Theater Ensemble Web Page
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ASPIRUS YMCA
HEALTHY KIDS DAY
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APRIL 26TH
Join the Aspirus YMCA for Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 26th for their Healthy Kids Day. The event will be from
12:00PM - 3:00PM and held at the Aspirus YMCA (3402 Howland Ave., Weston).
There will be an information station on camp programs, summer membership, child care, the Wausau Triathlon and financial scholarships. There will be a youth fitness challenge with prizes and a pitch hit run competition on the soccer field. You can also try the Cardio Kids class in the gym or gymnastics and tumbling in the wellness studio. And don't forget about the open swim and aquatic activities along with craft projects and a book fair. For additional information call 715-841-1850.
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HANDCUFF POOL TOURNAMENT
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APRIL 26TH
Come be a part of the of the 8th Annual Handcuff Pool Tournament being held on Saturday, April 26th at Down the Hill Bar (1903 Cuttoff Rd., Weston). The tournament beings at 11:00 am.
Cost is $20 per team (Coed-Doubles) for the first 16 teams paid. Best 2 out of 3, double elimination with 100% payback. Proceeds to benefit the Humane Society of Marathon County (HSMC). Enjoy food, fun, prizes, raffles and a great tournament while supporting the homeless pets at HSMC. For more information please call 715-432-7327.
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CAR SEAT RECYCLING DAY
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APRIL 26TH
Safe Kids Wisconsin and its partners are sponsoring a Car Seat Recycle Day on Saturday, April 26th. Drop off is at the Schofield Fire Department (1325 Schofield Ave., Schofield) from 9AM to Noon.
Car Seat Recycle Day Flyer
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MULCH-O-RAMA
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MAY 3RD
 
Join Re-vi Design on Saturday, May 3rd from 10am to 2pm in the Weston Center (3910 Schofield Ave., Weston) parking lot (corner of Camp Phillips and Schofield Avenue) for their 4th Annual Mulch-O-Rama!
Come see the 30' tall mulch pile. Cost will be $18/yard with $2/yard being donated to Wausau's first public botanical gardens the Robert W. Monk Public Gardens.
Mulch-O-Rama 2014 flyer
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BIKE RODEO
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MAY 3RD
The Everest Area Optimist Club (along with other various sponsors) is hosting its annual Bike Rodeo on Saturday, May 3rd from 11:00AM - 1:00PM. This event will take place at the Weston Safety Building (5303 Mesker St., Weston)
The Bike Rodeo will be open for children through age 13 and trophies will be awarded in 7 age categories. Helmets, bicycle safety inspections, bike licenses, and use of the Mountain Bay Trial will be FREE to the first 325 entrants. There will also be door prizes, a bike auction, and refreshments.
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HOSPICE PLANT SALE
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MAY 9TH & 10TH
Welcome in spring with beautiful annuals as Ministry Home Care hosts their annual Hospice Plant Sale (just in time for Mother's Day).
Located in the Marshfield Clinic/Ministry Saint Clare's Weston Center - Parking Lot 7 (3501 Cranberry Blvd.). Proceeds benefit patients and families cared for by Ministry Home Care-Hospice Services.
Friday: 8:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am - 1:00pm
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RUN FOR HOSPICE
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Families and friends can honor a loved one and support hospice care at the annual Run For Hospice fundraiser sponsored by the Fabiano Brothers, on Saturday, May 10th in Weston at 7205 Zinser St.
The event will feature a 5K or 10K Run/Walk with chip timing, and new for this year is a non-competitive level. There will also be a "Carnival Midway" with games for kids, bounce house, face painting, kids runs, food, beverages, music by Brad Emanuel, and raffles will be available during the event.
Registration for the run/walk is $25 per person on or before May 3, 2014, $30 from May 4-8 and $35 for same day registration.
Proceeds from this year's event will be used to assist in funding a community care room for patients with identified financial need at Aspirus Hospice House.
For more information please go to the Run for Hospice Website.
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FAMILY IMMUNIZATION APPOINTMENT CLINICS - MARATHON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
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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.
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WISCONSIN CENTRALTIME
MARATHON COUNTY NEWSLETTER
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Want to "Be in the Know with Wisconsin Central Time?"...then sign up today to start receiving their electronic newsletter which is a means to communicate what Marathon County Government is doing to make our county a great place to work, play and live! Please check out Marathon Countys Newsletter Page to view the most current newsletter and to subscribe to their mailing list!
Spring 2014 Marathon County Newsletter
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WAUSAU REGION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
THE CHAMBER CONNECTION
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Check out the April Chamber Connection Newsletter. The April issue has Member News, Featured Member Business, Small Business of the Year, Ambassador of the Month, Volunteer Spotlight, New members and Ribbon Cuttings!
April 2014 Chamber Connect Newsletter
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MARATHON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOOK SALE
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MAY 1ST, 2ND, 3RD & 4TH
The friends of Marathon County Public Library are hosting a book sale May 1st thru May 4th.
There will be new and gently used books, paperbacks, puzzles, software, videos, CD's, audio books and record albums! Most items are only 50¢! Proceeds from book sales go to support library programs and help purchase library materials and equipment.
Thursday, May 1: 5-8pm - (Friends of the Library Only)
Friday, May 2nd: 9:30am-4:30pm
Saturday, May 3rd: 9:30am-4:30pm
Sunday, May 4th: 1-4pm (Bag Sale $6 Bag)
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Community News and Announcements
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PEYTON'S PROMISE
WESTON FOOD DRIVE
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Thanks for the continued support from the Village of Weston Area Schools, Residents, Pick n Save, Abby Bank and Fantastic Sam's, for their tremendous effort in supporting Peyton's Promise to help the many needy families throughout the year.
Peyton's Promise has also started an "Item of the Month" collection, in which April's item is Paper Products (paper towel, toilet paper, and tissue). These can be dropped off at the Village of Weston Municipal Center (between 7:30 and 5:00), Pick n Save, Fantastic Sam's, Community Presbyterian Church, or Abby Bank.
We also want to recognize the 2013-2014 Peyton Promise Advocates in our schools . . .
Madeline Martin, Rachel Johnson, Dorene Sanchez, Megan Ninnemann, Ka Lang Lor, Kendra Wolfgram, Cailin Hargraves
Emma Bloemers, Sara Mayer, Madison Baregi & Rebecca Ream.
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"CUTEST CUTIE PIE"
PHOTO CONTEST
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Cutie Pie Photo Studio in Weston (corner of Camp Phillips and Schofield Ave) is working with the Ronald McDonald House for the month of April to help families with seriously ill children who are hospitalized or in need of outpatient treatment, have a place to stay. Cutie Pie Studio is having a "Cutest Cutie Pie" contest where people can vote for their favorite photo for $1 a vote. All proceeds will be going to the "Ronald McDonald House". So go to Cutie Pie Photo Studio and vote for your favorite photo and help those families in need.
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FREE!! 2013 INCOME TAX PREPARATION
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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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Contact Us
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Village of Weston
5500 Schofield Ave.
Weston, WI 54476
715-359-6114
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