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This Week in Weston

September 26,  2014 

 

A Snapshot of What's Happening in Weston!
THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS
WILL BE HELD THIS WEEK

Finance Committee meeting, Wednesday, October 1, 2014 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. Sign up for agenda posting notifications on our website through Notify Me!

FALL WATER MAIN FLUSHING
The Village of Weston Water Utility will be flushing the water mains and fire hydrants beginning September 22 thru October 28, 2014. Water mains will be flushed between 8:00am and 3:00pm 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.

 

VOTER PHOTO ID REQUIRED
FOR VOTING IN NOVEMBER
The photo ID requirement established as part of 2011 Act 23 will be in effect for the November 2014 General Election following an order from the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago. The Wisconsin Supreme Court found the law to be constitutional. For more information on Elections please visit our Elections page on our website. 
VACANT COMMITTEE MEMBER POSITION
The Village of Weston is looking for a Weston resident to fill a vacancy on the Village's Zoning Board of Appeals. The committee meets as needed. 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, or to apply, please click on the following link. 


Applications will be accepted through October 10th!  
 WESTON RESIDENTS CAN NOW CONNECT ONLINE WITH VILLAGE OF WESTON VIA NEXTDOOR.COM

11 of neighborhoods in Weston are already using Nextdoor (www.nextdoor.com), the first private social network for neighborhoods, and now the Village of WESTON has adopted the platform to communicate directly with residents. This new partnership will improve Village-wide and neighbor-to-neighbor communications and help build stronger and safer communities across the Village.

 

On Nextdoor neighbors can get to know one another and exchange local advice and recommendations. WESTON residents will also be able to receive important notifications directly from the Village

 

 Tens of thousands of neighbors across the country are already using Nextdoor to:

  • Find trustworthy local resources, such as babysitters, plumbers, and dentists

  • Communicate with neighbors and the Village about suspicious activity and safety concerns

  • Organize neighborhood events, such as garage sales and block parties

  • Get assistance in finding lost pets and missing packages

  • Sell or give away items, like an old kitchen table or bike

Nextdoor was specifically designed to make neighbors feel comfortable sharing information with one another. All members must verify that they live within the neighborhood. Information shared on Nextdoor is password-protected and cannot be accessed by those outside the neighborhood or found on search engines.

 

Please join your neighbors and the Village in building a stronger, safer Weston today at www.nextdoor.com. 

REGULATIONS ON POLITICAL SIGNS

Please note that Political message, public election or referenda signs during an election campaign, as defined in Sec. 12.04(l), Wis. Stats., limited to one (1) per street frontage per candidate or referenda question.  Political signs may be posted sixty (60) days before an election and must be removed within seven (7) days after said election.  In all zoning districts, said sign shall not exceed sixteen (16) square feet per side in area in a residential district and thirty-two (32) square feet per side in area in a commercial, industrial or agricultural district and shall not project higher than ten (10) feet from the base of the sign or grade of the nearest adjacent roadway, whichever is higher.  Such signs shall be erected only on private property and shall not be posted without permission of the property owner.  Signs shall not be permitted on utility poles, light poles or similar structures.
 

FARMER'S MARKET OPEN

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, andGrasWerka 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.

WESTON FARMER'S MARKET 
ACCEPTS EBT & DEBIT CARDS

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. 

KNOW YOUR H2O

WAOW TV 9 is scheduled to air the video "Know Your H2O" on Sunday, September 28 at 11:30am. The video will air as an episode of the "Into the Outdoors" series. "Know Your H2O" is a program designed to give children of all ages insight into where their water comes from and the value water adds to their lives. There will be 4 broadcasts of the program over the coming weeks so watch for future program scheduling.  Weston Municipal Utilities will also be obtaining information on how to obtain or access the video. "Know Your H2O" has been developed by the Wisconsin Water Association with primary assistance by the Madison Water Utility. The Wisconsin Water Association is affiliated with the American Water Works Association, a international trade association of water utilities and associated partners dedicated to providing safe, plentiful, drinking water throughout the world.

GROUND BREAKING
PREMIER SPORTS ACADEMY

On Tuesday, September 30th at 4:00pm, there will be a Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Premier Sports Academy in Weston.
 

Press Release

RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY
RENNES HEALTH & REHAB CENTER EXPANSION

On Tuesday, September 30th at 10:00am, there will be a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Rennes Group Health & Rehab Center in Weston for their expansion.

 

Press Release

 COMMUNITY EVENTS
THIS WEEK

BOOKS ARE FUN

Join the Volunteers of Ministry Saint Clare's Hospital for the Books Are Fun Book Fair on October 1st from 9:30am - 4:30pm and 2ndfrom 7:30am - 2:30pm. Books are Fun offers gifts at 40-70% off of retail prices. Cash, Checks and Credits Cards accepted. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Ministry Saint Clare's Volunteers and their projects. Location of the event will be at Ministry Saint Clare's Hospital in the Saint Francis Conference Room (3400 Ministry Parkway Weston). For more information please call 715-393-3000.

 SAVE THE DATE
FAMILY FUN DAY 
GREENHECK FIELDHOUSE

The Community Services Office will be holding it's annual Family Fun Day at the Greenheck Fieldhouse (6400 Alderson St.) in Weston on Sunday, October 11th from 1:00-3:30pm. There will be activities for the whole family including but not limited to inflatable bounce houses, rock climbing (must be at least 8 yrs old), ice skating, swimming, gym play, bingo, parachute play and more. There will also be prize drawings. So come down and enjoy some FREE family fun. 

WORLD HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE DAY

Ministry Home Care-Hospice invites the community for an afternoon of inspiration with the Celtic Harp and Shari Sarazin, harpist and vocalist. The event is on October 14th, from 1:00pm - 3:15pm at Mount Olive Lutheran Church (6205 Alderson St.,Weston). Besides an inspirational journey with Shari, attendees will enjoy a social hour with light refreshments while taking chances on beautiful themed raffle baskets. All proceeds will go to assisting hospice patients and families in central Wisconsin. Tickets are $20 and available at Ministry Home Care (2600 Stewart Ave., Suite 160, Wausau).

 

Event Flyer

 NEWS FROM OUR PARTNERS
WISCONSIN CENTRALTIME
MARATHON COUNTY NEWSLETTER

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 

WAUSAU REGION
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
THE CHAMBER CONNECTION

Check out the September Chamber Connection Newsletter. The September issue has member news, featured member, ambassadors, volunteer spotlight, new member, ribbon cuttings and Chamber volleyball tournament!
 

September 2014 Chamber Connect Newsletter

SABA NEWSLETTER

Check out South Area Business Association's (SABA) September 2014 Newsletter. Highlights in this issue: 

  • After hours business networking
  • Members News
  • New Members
  • 2014 Calendar of Events

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 

CENTERGY NEWS

Centergy is a regional nonprofit economic development corporation whose mission is to stimulate measurable economic development in Central Wisconsin by aligning resources, encouraging cooperation among all sectors of our regional economy, and promoting the value of doing business in Central Wisconsin.

 

For more information please check out Centergy's website.  

 COMMUNITY NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
PEYTON'S PROMISE
WESTON FOOD DRIVE - SEPTEMBER

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 September's items are Rice and Granola Bars. 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. 

"CUTEST CUTIE PIE"
PHOTO CONTEST - SEPTEMBER

Cutie Pie Photo Studio in Weston (corner of Camp Phillips and Schofield Ave) is working with the ALS Association for the month of September 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 the ALS Association. So go to Cutie Pie Photo Studio and vote for your favorite photo and help those families in need.   

UNITED WAY'S 2-1-1

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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Contact Us
Village of Weston
5500 Schofield Ave.
Weston, WI 54476
715-359-6114

Village Trustees 

Loren White
Village President
Planning Commission Committee Chair

Scott Berger
Personnel Committee Chair

Barbara Ermeling
Finance Committee Chair

Sharon Jaeger
Parks & Recreation
Committee Chair

Mark Porlier
Property and Infrastructure 
Committee Chair

Fred Schuster
Community Life and
Public Safety Chair

Jon Ziegler
Community Development Authority 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 

Go to www.westonwi.gov for more information 

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