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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.
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FOLLOWING MEETINGS WILL BE HELD THIS WEEK
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Village Board meeting, Monday, May, 5 2014 at 6:00 PM
Town & Village of Weston Joint Extra-Territorial Zoning (ETZ)Committee meeting Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at 5:30 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 OF WESTON BOARD OF RERIEW
NOTICE OF MEETING TO ADJOURN TO LATER DATE
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The Village of Weston Board of Review is schedule to meet on May 19, 2014 at 6:00pm at the Weston Municipal Center for the purpose of calling the Board of Review into Session. However, due to the fact that the assessment roll will not be completed at this time it is anticipated that the Board of Review will be adjourned to June 17, 2014 at 4:00pm. The 2014 assessment roll will be open for examination on June 10, 2014 at the Weston Municipal Center - 5500 Schofield Avenue - from 8:00am to Noon, and 1:00pm to 5:00pm.
Notice of Meeting to Adjourn to Later Date
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SEASONAL JOB OPENING
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Looking for a seasonal job this summer? Why not apply for the Sewer and Water Utility General Laborer for the Village of Weston. Check out our employment section of our website for details/qualifications for the position this summer!
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WESTON WATER UTILITY
SPRING 2014 MAIN FLUSHING
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The Village of Weston Water Utility will be flushing the water mains beginning Monday, April 28 thru Wednesday June 4, 2014. 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. Hydrants may be flushed on Fridays to keep up with the schedule. You may notice a change in water pressure while hydrants are flushed in your area.
Please call our office at 359-2876 to check for any changes in the flushing schedule or if you have specific concerns.
2014 Spring Water Main Flushing Schedule
2014 Spring Water Main Flushing Map
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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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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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VILLAGE OF WESTON SPRING BULK ITEM DROP-OFF AT ADVANCED DISPOSAL SERVICES
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The annual Bulk-Item Drop-Off is scheduled to occur May 15th-May 17th, and will be held again at Advanced Disposal Services, located at 5509 Fuller Street.
The items that will be accepted include: Non-Metal Items, Furniture, Carpeting, Scrap Lumber, Mattresses, and Glass Windows. There is no charge to dispose of the above items for Town and Village Residents. Proof of Residency is Required. Advanced will allow you to dispose of other items for a fee.
Time Details:
May 15th & 16th: 8:00am - 4:00pm
May 17th: 8:00am - 2:00pm
Spring Bulk Item Drop Off Program Website
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LIGHT POLE FOR SALE
BIDS WANTED
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The Village of Weston is accepting bids on a street light pole.
Description of Light Pole
The pole is 30 feet long, with a 12 inch X 12 inch square base. The diameter of the pole is 8 inches at the base and tapers to 4 inches at the top of the pole. The pole is made of aluminum.
The pole can be seen by appointment only (during the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.), by calling the Village Office at (715) 359-6114 and ask for Doug.
Please submit your sealed bid (Minimum Bid $125) with a notation on the outside of the envelope "Light Pole Bid", no later than 1:00 p.m., Friday, May 9, 2014 (at which time the sealed bids will be opened and read aloud), to:
Weston Municipal Center
Attn: Public Works Department
5500 Schofield Avenue
Weston, WI 54476
Bidders must include their name, address, and daytime phone number. Bids will not be accepted via e-mail. This Pole will be sold, as is, to the highest bidder. Payment will only be acceptable in the form of cash or cashiers check (made payable to Village of Weston).
The Village of Weston reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
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WELCOME NEW WESTON BUSINESSES
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HOW TO BUILD A RAIN BARREL WORKSHOP
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The Village of Weston Water Utility will be hosting a FREE workshop on "How to Build a Rain Barrel" on Saturday, May 17th.
During this workshop, a presentation on water conservation and efficiency will be given as well as a presentation giving you many ideas and some general step-by-step instructions on how to build that perfect rain barrel unique to your needs. Village of Weston residents and Weston Water Utility customers attending will leave the workshop with a white 55-gallon barrel.
All Village of Weston residents who harvest rain water via a rain barrel (or rain garden), are eligible for the one-time storm water credit (provided you have not received that credit already). The storm water credit is calculated out at 68% of your annual storm water bill (example: $48.00/year fee for a single-family home = $32.64 credit).
Contact Valerie Parker at (715) 241-2607 or via e-mail: vparker@westonwi.gov to register for this workshop. This event is open to the public, but seating is limited, so please register in advance.
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WESTON BUSINESS RELEASES NEW PRODUCT
SAFE & STORM ROOMS
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 ADC Custom Products is pleased to introduce Safe & Storm Rooms. The Professionally Engineered Safe & Storm Rooms (also known as Panic Rooms) were designed to keep families safe from harm during the threat of devastating weather or in a situation of personal safety.
Safe & Storm Room Press Release
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PRESS RELEASE - GROUND BREAKING
NEW MEMORY CARE COMING TO WESTON
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 Weston Memory Care is proud to announce the groundbreaking of their 36 unit memory care facility in Weston. They plan to provide a person-centered healthcare approach to those residents suffering from Alzheimer's and Dementia with an expected opening of October 2014. For more information please contact Curt Crotty at 715-726-9330.
Weston Memory Care Press Release
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Community Events this Week
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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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MULCH-O-RAMA
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MAY 3RD
 
Join Re-vi Design on Saturday, May 3rd from 10am to 2pm at Dales Weston Lanes Parking Lot 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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BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK
"GIRLS NIGHT OUT"
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MAY 4TH
Come support D.C. Everest/Wausau Blessings in a Backpack as they host their 2nd Annual "Girls Night Out" at the Wausau Country Club (208 Country Club Rd., Schofield).
The evening will feature live music by Chad Brecke, horse racing, hat making, photo booth, silent auction items, great food and much more...This program sends food home on the weekend with DC Everest and Wausau area children who may not receive the food they need on the weekends. Tickets are $40 in advance or $50 at the door. The event goes from 5:00pm until 8:00pm. For more information or to purchase tickets email: contact@bibdcewausau.org or call 715-298-1915.
Girl Night Out Flyer
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ARROW SPORTS CLUB ENTERTAINMENT
THE NATURALS
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Arrow Sports Club (6202 Schofield Ave., Weston) will be featuring "The Naturals" on Saturday, May 2nd starting at 8:30 PM. Enjoy 50's, 60's, and 70's Rock 'n' Roll from four singers who lived it!
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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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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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ARROW SPORTS CLUB ENTERTAINMENT
LED WEST
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MAY 10TH
Arrow Sports Club (6202 Schofield Ave., Weston) will be featuring the band Led West on Saturday, May 10th starting at 8:30pm playing Country and Southern Rock.
Arrow Sports Club Website
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NATIONAL BIKE TO WORK WEEK
MAY 12TH - 16TH
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 Join thousands of other Americans in promoting the use of biking and walking to improve wellness and general health during the Annual Bike to Work Week. Whether you are environmentally conscious or just love the exercise, biking or walking to your destination is a great way to avoid the commuter traffic and stay in shape! National Bike to Work Day, May 16th, was started by the League of American Bicyclists, who promotes Bike Week: May 12 - 16, 2014, and Bike Month during the month of May. National Bike to School Day is May 7th.
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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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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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Community News and Announcements
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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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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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Contact Us
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Village of Weston
5500 Schofield Ave.
Weston, WI 54476
715-359-6114
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