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THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS
WILL BE HELD THIS WEEK
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- Plan Commission meeting, Monday, August 11, 2014 at 6:00pm.
- Town & Village of Weston Extra-Territorial Zoning Committee meeting (ETZ), Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at 5:00pm.
- S.A.F.E.R Board meeting Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at 6:00pm at the Rib Mountain Municipal Center (3700 N. Mountain Rd., Wausau)
- S.A.F.E.R Fire Commission meeting, Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at 7:00pm at the Rib Mountain Municipal Center (3700 N. Mountain Rd., Wausau)
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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IN PERSON ABSENTEE VOTING
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M ark your calendars as the next election will be Tuesday, August 12, 2014 for the Partisan Primary. You can now in person absentee vote at the Municipal Center through Friday, August 8th, 2014.
Everything you need to know about absentee voting can be found online at gab.wi.gov/voters/absentee.
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VACANT COMMITTEE POSITION
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The Village of Weston is looking for a Weston resident to fill a vacancy on the Village's Community Development Authority committee (CDA). The committee meets as needed (currently once a month). 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 August 13th!
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FARMER'S MARKET NOW OPEN
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The Village of Weston Farmer's Market kicked off its 10th season on May 3rd. The Farmer's Market offers fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables along with meats (from NewGrass Farm, and GrasWerka Family Farm), homemade bakery from Grandma's Oven, egg rolls, Kim's BS sauce, plants, flowers and homemade crafts. The market is open every Tuesday and Saturday. Located at Farmer's Market Park next to the Village Municipal Center at 5500 Schofield Avenue. For your convenience the Market also accepts EBT (foodshare) and Debit cards.
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WESTON FARMER'S MARKET ACCEPTING EBT & DEBIT CARDS
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 The Village of Weston Farmer's Market has the ability to accept EBT & Debit Cards through a token program. Debit tokens will be in $5 increments and there will be a $1 service charge added to each separate transaction. These tokens can then be used at all of the individual vendors at the Market.
EBT tokens, with the assistance of the Marathon County Health Department and the Healthy Eating Active Living Coalition of Marathon County can also be used as a form of payment and come in increments of $1. Please look for the sandwich board sign on Market days to purchase your tokens through the Debit and EBT programs.
"The service of allowing electronic forms of payment not only helps Marathon County residents access more local, fresh foods, but it also supports the vendors of the market," says Amanda Ostrowski, Public Health Educator with Marathon County Health Department.
The Weston Farmers Market is located next to the Weston Municipal Center at 5500 Schofield Avenue and is open on Tuesday's and Saturday's from 8 a.m. until produce is sold out through the end of October.
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BUILDING PERMITS REQUIRED
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Spring is here, which means many of you may be planning some home improvement projects. Building permits are required in the Village of Weston for a number of home improvement projects such as fences, yard sheds, gazebos, exterior remodels (siding, windows and doors), swimming pools, in-ground irrigation systems, finishing basements, building additions, and metal roofs. However, you do not need a permit for shingle to shingle roof replacement.
If you are not sure if a building permit is needed for your home improvement project, please feel free to call the Village Municipal Center at 359-6114 and a Village staff member will assist you in determining if your home improvement project requires a building permit. Building permit applications can be easily picked up at the Village Municipal Center during normal business hours, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, or can be accessed on the Village's website at http://westonwi.gov/384/Applications-and-Permits.
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VILLAGE OF WESTON LAUNCHES PROJECT TO EXPAND RETAIL CHOICES
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Weston is eager to enhance their quality of life with some new retail choices! Find out what Weston has in mind by viewing the Press Release.
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WELCOME NEW WESTON BUSINESS
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We are pleased to welcome a new business in Weston. Village Family Restaurant located at 3406 Schofield Ave. - 715-298-5815
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VINO LATTE - WESTON
GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION
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On Wednesday, August 13, Vino Latte - Weston (4204 Schofield Ave) is hosting a Grand Opening Ceremony at 10 am, and a Grand Opening Wine Tasting from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm, for which reservations and a $5 payment are required. Both Vino Latte locations will feature specials and giveaways the week of August 11 - 15.
Vino Latte a gourment coffee shop, eatery, and wine boutique is a locally owned and operated small business. For more information please contact the Weston Store at 715-298-9300, the Wausau store at 715-849-9787 or visit their Facebook Site.
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CAMP PHILLIPS ROAD CORRIDOR PLAN
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On Wednesday, July 16th, the Village held a Public Informational meeting to present the first draft of the Camp Phillips Road Corridor Plan.
For those who were unable to attend, the presentation is available below or on the Village YouTube channel via this link.
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The Village will be collecting resident input and comments through an online Citizen Feedback Form portal until mid- August. Comments received will be used to make Plan modifications over the next few months. The Village will hold another Public Meeting in early fall prior to the final public hearing and adoption of the Plan by the Village Board.
Please visit the Camp Phillips Road Corridor Plan webpage at www.westonwi.gov/cpc for additional information.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
THIS WEEK
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Teen Swim Night is happening tonight...August 8th at the Weston Aquatic Center (5815 Alta Verde, Weston). Admission is $2/person and the event goes from 7:00pm - 10:00pm.
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BURGER & BAKE SALE
CAMP HOMETOWN HEROES
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Come out and support the Camp Hometown Heroes as Fred Mueller Automotive (448 Grand Ave., Schofield) will be hosting a Burger & Bake Sale today, Friday, August 8 from 3:00pm - 7:00pm. 100% proceeds go to Camp Hometown Heroes.
Camp Hometown Heroes is a national free week-long over-night summer camp for children who've lost a parent, sibling or other loved one who served in the U.S. military and died in any manner: combat, accidents, illness or suicide. During their visit to camp, perhaps for the first time in their young lives, the children have the opportunity to openly discuss their feelings and experiences. Through the support of pediatric grief specialist, the children partake in art and music therapy programs and optional discussion groups.
Sponsors: Fred Mueller Automotive and Ski's Meat Market.
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RAZZ'S 7TH ANNUAL
PIG & CORN ROAST
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 Join Razz's Breakfast Bar and Grill (5307 Westfair Ave., Weston) as they host their Annual Pig Roast on Saturday, August 9th to benefit the "Fill a Backpack fill a need program". The event goes from 2:00pm - 11:00pm.
Bring in a new school supply item and receive a FREE drink (one drink per person, regardless of items). The Day's events include bucket raffles starting at 2:00pm, live music in the Beer Garden featuring Abby Faith from 2:00pm-6:00pm and from 7:00pm-11:00pm enjoy music from "The Archives". Food will be served at 5:00pm with a cost of $10 for ages 11 and up and $5 for ages 10 and under. For more info please call 715-298-1046.
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| | Come and check out the Antique Car Show at the Renaissance Assisted Living & Rennes Health & Rehab Center (4602 Barbican Ave., Weston) on Thursday, August 21st from 3:00pm - 6:00pm. Featuring a musical performance by The Las Vegas Revue! There will be a cook out, door prizes and MUCH MORE! Admission to this event is FREE and open to the public! For more information please visit www.rennesgroup.com or call 715-355-5857. |
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Come be part of third annual Wausau Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K and Kid's Fun Run on August 23rd. The race starts and finishes in Marathon Park in Wausau.
Marathon starts at 7am, Half Marathon starts at 7:30am, 5K starts at 8am and the Kids Fun Run starts at 8:30am. Medals awarded in various classes. The marathon course has been certified by USA Track & Field. This makes the 26.2 mile course distance official and enables the event to be used as a qualifier for the Boston Marathon.
Running not your thing? The Marathon course runs through Weston. Head on out to the route and cheer the runners on or better yet....volunteer to help. Volunteers are needed to cover intersections throughout the area and will receive a FREE t-shirt. Please contact Scott Liegl at 715-355-8788. For more information go to the Wausau Marathon Website.
Wausau Marathon Website
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BIKE FOR HONOR FLIGHT 2014
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 Never Forgotten Honor Flight: Join their mission to fly veterans to Washington DC to visit the memorials that stand in their honor.
**Choose your Distance** On August 24th, take part in the Bike for Honor Flight 2014. Proceeds will benefit Never Forgotten Honor Flight. There will be a 50 mile ride starting at 8:00am, 20 mile ride starting at 9:00am, and a fun ride starting at 10:00am.
Entry fees: $25 per rider (15 & under free with paid adult rider; 15 & under t-shirt would be $10/per pre-registered rider.
Registration forms available at: www.neverforgottenhonorflight.org or to have one sent to you, contact: schlichtem@firstweber.com or 715-574-6004.
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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!
Summer 2014 Marathon County Newsletter
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WAUSAU REGION
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
THE CHAMBER CONNECTION
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Check out the August Chamber Connection Newsletter. The August issue has E3YP, member news, featured member, ambassador of the month, volunteer spotlight, new member and ribbon cuttings!
August 2014 Chamber Connect Newsletter
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SABA NEWSLETTER
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Check out South Area Business Association's (SABA) August 2014 Newsletter. Highlights in this issue:
- June 10th "Aging Demographics" Luncheon
- May 16th Golf Tournament & Fundraiser pictures/winners/sponsors
- Members News
- New Members
- Follow up from May 13th Luncheon
Be a Sponsor for the Month? Call Dianne Brookhyser at (715) 355-1255 or email at admin@southareabusiness.com to see what you will receive!
www.southareabusiness.com
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COMMUNITY NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
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WIAA SPORTS PHYSICALS
MINISTRY HEALTH
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Kick off the sports season with a WIAA Physical at Ministry Medical Group in Weston. Athletes entering 6th-11th grade for the upcoming 2014 school year will receive a sports physical during select dates in July and August. The cost is $25 in which all proceeds will be donated back to the participants school.
These screenings meet all WIAA requirements and a parent/guardian should accompany their child in order to complete the paperwork. For more information and a complete list of times, call 715-393-3900.
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ROLLIN' READERS TRAVELING LIBRARY
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The D.C. Everest Area School District has created a Summer Reading Opportunity with its traveling library called Rollin'Readers. Every week from June 9-August 22 a district mini van will be stopping at the following locations
- Monday's - 12:00-12:45 Colonial Gardens
(6300 Birch St)
- Tuesday's - 12:00-12:45 - Green Aces
(4311 Schofield Ave)
- Wednesday's - 12:00-12:45 - Aspen Apartments
(4903-5107 Aspen St)
- Wednesday's - 1:00-1:45 - Northern Community Housing (281 Grand Ave - Schofield)
- Thursday's - 12:00-12:45 - Weston Pines Apartments (3725 Weston Pines Ln -Off Camp Phillips Rd)
Parents from the Everest School District are welcome to bring their children to check out the large variety of books available for grades K-6. Let's keep our students reading and growing over summer. Students who read the most books have higher vocabularies, score higher on standardized assessments, have greater background knowledge and are more likely to succeed in secondary schools and beyond.
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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 August's items are Deodorant and Toothpaste. 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.
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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 United Way of Marathon County for the month of July. 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 United Way. So go to Cutie Pie Photo Studio and vote for your favorite photo and help those families in need.
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UNITED WAY'S 211
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United Way's 2-1-1 is a dialing code for FREE confidential  access to non-emergency health and human services information and referral. They are there to help answer questions and connect you to services 24 hours a day 7 days a week, whether you need information regarding financial assistance, unemployment, services for youth or elderly, or support groups (or a variety of other services).
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| This Week in Weston is a free weekly e-newsletter promoting events or activities in the Weston area! If you have an event or activity taking place in Weston and would like it posted in This Week in Weston please send information to:
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Contact Us
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Village of Weston
5500 Schofield Ave.
Weston, WI 54476
715-359-6114
Village Trustees
Loren White
Village President
Scott Berger
Personnel Committee Chair
Barbara Ermeling
Finance Committee Chair
Sharon Jaeger
Park & Recreation
Committee Chair
Mark Porlier
Personnel Committee Chair
Fred Schuster Public Safety Chair
Jon Ziegler
Public Works & Utility Chair
Department Directors
Daniel Guild Administrator Nathan Crowe
Director of Technology Services ncrowe@westonwi.gov Keith Donner Director of Pubic Works
kdonner@westonwi.gov Jennifer Higgins
Director of Planning & Development jhiggins@westonwi.gov John Jacobs Finance Director jjacobs@westonwi.gov Shawn Osterbrink Director of Parks, Forestry and Recreation sosterbrink@westonwi.gov Sherry Weinkauf Clerk/Employee Resource Manager sweinkauf@westonwi.gov |
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