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This Week in Weston

December 5, 2014 

 

A Snapshot of What's Happening in Weston!
 
MUNICIPAL CENTER CLOSED

The Municipal Center will be closed on Wednesday, December 24, 2014 and Thursday, December 25, 2014 for the Christmas Holiday. We will re-open on Friday, December 26, 2014 at 7:30 AM.
 

 JOB OPENING
ICE RINK ATTENDANTS

The Village of Weston Park Department is now accepting Applications for ice rink attendants for the 2014-2015 ice skating season.

 

These positions run from approximately the middle of December through February and the hours available are from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and School Holidays and from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Friday when school is in session.

 

Please call the Weston Park Department at 359-9988 with questions regarding these positions.

 

Applications are available from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Weston Municipal Center, 5500 Schofield Avenue, or at the below link on the Village's website.

 

Job Description and Application 
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN RUNNING FOR LOCAL OFFICE?

For more information and to download the nomination papers please visit the Elections section on our website. 

THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS
WILL BE HELD THIS WEEK

  • Community Development Authority (CDA) meeting, Monday, December 8, 2014 at 4:30pm.
  • S.A.F.E.R Board of Directors meeting, Thursday, December 11, 2014 at 6:00pm at the Rib Mountain Municipal Center (3700 North 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!

VILLAGE OF WESTON

NOTICE CONCERNING SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL FROM SIDEWALKS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT CHAPTER 70 OF THE WESTON MUNICIPAL CODE OF ORDINANCES WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED.

 

Sec. 70.104.  Depositing snow removal.  "It shall be unlawful for any person to push or deposit snow, or cause snow to be pushed or deposited from his own personal driveway or parking area into the public streets and/or right-of-way so as to cause a nuisance or obstruction. The village may cause such deposits of snow to be removed from the street, and the cost of such removal shall be charged to the property owner."

 

Sec. 70.112.  Cleaning of sidewalks.  "The owner of property or the party in possession of the property abutting on any sidewalk shall, without notice and at all times, keep such abutting sidewalk clean and free from debris, dirt, sweepings, obstructions and clear of snow and ice and shall not deposit or place any sweepings or debris or other foreign matter upon the sidewalk, or in the street. Snow and ice shall be removed within 48 hours.  If any owner shall fail or neglect to keep any sidewalk free of debris, dirt, sweepings, obstructions, snow or ice, the Village may proceed to clear such sidewalk and shall charge the expense, as defined by the Village Board in the village schedule of fees, thereof as a special tax against the premises to be collected as other taxes on real estate.  The Village may, but shall not be required to, give notice to the owners of the property before providing for the Village to clear such walks."

 

The Village will be responsible for clearing sidewalks, walkways, driveways, and parking lots around Village-owned and maintained buildings and properties. The Village will also be responsible for clearing the sidewalks of the three major 4-lane arterials (main thoroughfares) that run through the Village:  Camp Phillips Road, Business Highway 51, and Schofield Avenue; the Ross Avenue Round-a-bout sidewalks and all multi-use paths within the Village.  All other sidewalks of the Village, not listed above, will be the responsibility of the property owners of a building or lot. 

 

Pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 66.0907(5), the Village may also impose a fine or penalty for neglecting to keep sidewalks clear of snow and ice.


 

VILLAGE OF WESTON

Loren White, President

FALL YARD MATERIAL PICK-UP UPDATE

Unfortunately due to the early onset of winter, material pick-up was halted for a few days to take care of the recent snowfall.  Yard material that are already out will still be picked up as time allows. 

 

Crews will be going around with a front end loader picking up the remainder of the material that is visible through the snow as time allows.  We ask that you do not bring more material out to the roadside as the crews try to finish up. Any material that is left out at the side of the road can always be brought to the Village's yard waste site (free of charge) located at 8200 Ryan St (1/4 mile south of Weston Ave.)  When bringing items to the yard material site, please remove leaves from bags and dispose of the bags in the provided container.

 

Below is one of our new informational Weston V-Chat videos. This video is all about the Weston yard materials pick-up and our Yard Waste Site. 

Weston Yard Materials Site and Pickup
Weston Yard Materials Site and Pickup
WESTON V-CHAT 
The Village of Weston has started creating informational videos called Weston V-Chat. During the next year we will be posting several short videos to communicate preferred procedures and practices for your services. Services like Spring and Fall Yard Materials Pick-up, the wheres and whys for snow removal process, proper yard maintenance, etc. Please view the video below.
Weston Village V-Chat Introduction video
Weston Village V-Chat Introduction video
Our videos will be posted on our YouTube page. Please check out our page to view the Weston V-Chat videos and other informational videos as well. 

NEW ZONING CODE UPDATE
AND ZONING MAP

The Planning and Development Team has released the first draft of the Zoning Map for 2015 on the Village's website. The Planning Team welcomes you to review the map and the zoning code and give them your feedback using the feedback form provided on the website.

 

There is also a set of flashcards to help you better understand each zone and what land uses are compatible in each zone. The team looks forward to hearing from you soon.

LOOKING FOR A GREAT
CHRISTMAS PRESENT ... 

What would be better than giving a Weston Aquatic Center Gift Certificate for Christmas to a family member or friend! Stop by the Weston Municipal Center Monday thru Friday between the hours of 7:30 AM -5:00pm to purchase a Weston Aquatic Center Gift Certificate!
 
 

TENDER REFLECTIONS ASSISTED LIVING AND MEMORY CARE CENTER
RIBBON CUTTING

On Friday, December 12, 2014 at 10:00am, there will be a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Tender Reflections Assisted Living and Memory Care Center in Weston. They are located at 3404 Community Center Drive just down the road from the Aspirus Weston Clinic and at the corner of the Hwy 29 pedestrian foot bridge.

 

Press Release

 COMMUNITY EVENTS
THIS WEEK

CHARITY SHOOT
WESTON TRAP CLUB

Join the Weston Trap Club on December 6th as they host a Charity Shoot for the Women's Community and each shooter will must bring a new toy for a needy child. Location: 9105 Zinser St., Weston. 

CHRISTMAS FOR KIDS

Redeemer Lutheran Church (6404 Old Costa Rd.) in Weston is offering Parents a chance to finish (or start) their Christmas shopping and/or decorating by taking care of their kids from 10:00am to 2:00pm on Saturday, December 6th.
 

Cookie Decorating, Crafts, Games, Singing, Bible Stories, and Lunch will all be provided at "No Charge". For more information you can contact the church at 359-4433 or go to their website at www.redeemerweston.com 

PEYTON'S PROMISE
STOCKING THE SHELVES

Come and support Peyton's Promise for STOCKING THE SHELVES on Saturday, December 6th from 10:00am-2:00pm. Volunteers will be standing outside local grocery stores and handing out lists of items that are needed at the Food Pantries.

 

Customers purchase items and donate them on the way out of the store. These items will be taken to the local food pantries throughout the area. This is a fun way for groups and families to spread awareness about the problem of hunger and fill the shelves of our local pantries. 

COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS
DALE'S WESTON LANES

Come be a part of Dale's Weston Lanes 10th Annual "Community Christmas" being held on Sunday, December 7th from 11:00AM - 2:00PM. Cost is $8/person (which includes a Small Stuffed Bear Sponsorship).

 

Cost also includes 2 games of bowling, shoe rental, lunch, soda, crafts, and more. You can also watch the movie "FROZEN" while you play. Reservations appreciated, please call 715-359-8488 (walk-ins are welcome). Special Guest appearance by Santa.


Proceeds will go towards the costs of the Share-A-Bear program through the Children's Miracle Network of North Central Wisconsin.

BLING PRISMS TRUNK SHOW
PEYTON'S PROMISE

Bring a bag of non-perishable food to Bling it Around Again (2107 Schofield Avenue, Weston), on December 11th from 2:00 - 7:00pm, and receive $20 in "Bling Bucks". And if you make a purchase that same day Bling will make a $10 donation to Peyton's Promise.

 

And if you make a purchase that same day Bling will make a $10 donation to Peyton's Promise.

KIDS KOUNT

89Q is teaming up with Greater Wausau Christian Services to provide Christmas gifts for children whose parents are in jail. Matt & April from the Wake Up Show will be at the Dunkin' Donuts locations in Rib Mountain and Weston on Friday, December 12th from 7:00am - 10:00am.

 

Donate a new, unwrapped gift and you can pick up an 89 cent coffee!  Plus, bring a can of soup for Peyton's Promise. Thanks for joining with 89Q to make a difference!

 SAVE THE DATE
ST. AGNES SWEET SHOPPE

Join St. Agnes (6101 Zinser St., Weston) as they host their annual Sweet Shop Sale on Saturday, December 13th with sales beginning at 11:00am til 2:00pm. Fancy cookies and candy will be available for sale by the pound. A luncheon will also be served which includes Soup, Sandwiches, Pies and more. There will also be a Raffle with a top prize of $500 plus additional prizes.
 

Sweet Shoppe Flyer

SANTA CLAUS AT KIDS CLOSET
Santa Claus is coming to Kidz Closet (2809 Schofield Ave.,Weston) on Saturday, December 13th from 10:30am to 1:30pm. Bring the kids and your camera to Kidz Closet to have their picture taken and enjoy some cookies and juice with Santa. Don't have a camera? Not to worry, Santa's helpers will be on hand to take pictures as well and they will email it to you.

 

Also, when you purchase a $25 Kidz Closet Gift Certificate during the month of December, you will get an additional $5 Kidz Closet Gift Certificate for yourself or to give away.
 

Kidz Closet Facebook Site

A CHRISTMAS CANTATA 
"LIKE NO OTHER"

Mount Olive Lutheran Church (6205 Alderson St., Weston) will be performing their annual Christmas Cantata - "Like No Other" on Saturday, December 13th at 5:30pm and Sunday, December, 14 at 9:00am and 10:45am. Bring along a friend, family member or neighbor for a wonderful Christmas experience. For more information, please call 715-359-5546.

ANGELS AMONG US

Join the Foundation of Ministry Saint Clare's Hospital in Weston as they ring in the holiday season with their Angels Among Us Holiday Festival. The fun-filled family event will be held on Saturday, December 20th, from 4:00pm - 7:00pm, at the Rothschild Pavilion (1098 Park St., Rothschild). A special tree lighting ceremony will take place at 5:30pm.

 

Some of the featured activities include visits and photos with Santa, children's craft's, classic holiday movies, refreshments, holiday music performances, and Angels of Gratitude ornament sale. For more information, place call 715-393-2604. 

 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!

WAUSAU REGION
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
THE CHAMBER CONNECTION

Please check back for the December issue of the Chamber Connection Newsletter.

SABA NEWSLETTER

Check out the December 2014 SABA Newsletter

 

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 

 COMMUNITY NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
CUT-YOUR-OWN CHRISTMAS TREE

Looking to Cut-Your-Own Christmas Tree, go on a sleigh or hay ride, or just drink some hot cider and shop, then check out the attached listing of some of the local tree farms in the Wausau Area.

 

Cut-Your-Own Christmas Tree Listing

 

For those looking to purchase a pre-cut tree in the Weston Area, Highland Trees will be at Ace Hardware (2106 Schofield Ave) and Central Wisconsin Evergreen will be at the Schofield Avenue Shell Station (3001 Schofield Ave).

COMMUNITY FOR A CAUSE

This year, River Valley Bank will be donating an extra $500 on top of their regular contributions, to a local charity and they would like the community to help them decide who gets the additional donation

They've selected three community organizations in our area and by going to the River Valley Website you can vote for favorite local organization.

ABBYBANK - PEYTON'S PROMISE

Peyton's Promise and AbbyBank are once again teaming up to help those in need. From November 6th - December 12th for every dollar donated to Peyton's Promise, Abby Bank will match a dollar up to $2,000. This money will then be used for the holiday meal program. Please bring your donations to any AbbyBank location and help brighten a family's holiday. 

GRIESBACH AUTO
ANNUAL FOOD DRIVE

Griesbach Auto Service will be rewarding their clients again this year. When you bring in any number of non-perishable goods, they will give you a percentage off for your donation. 1 item equals 1%, 2 items equals 2%, all the way up to 10 items which will get you a 10% savings, with a maximum discount of $50.00! You can drop off your donations at their Wausau or Weston location.


Items needed are boxed and canned goods, prepared meals and kitchen staples such as sugar and flour. Donations will be accepted through December. Lets help show our thankfulness in donating some non-perishable goods to help OUR community and earn a discount on car repair. 

SAM'S PIZZA
TOY'S FOR TOTS

Sam's Pizza and the U.S Marine Corps Reserve have teamed up to help Toys for Tots of Marathon County. Bring in a "New" unwrapped toy ($10 minimum value) to Sam's Pizza and get a FREE 14" (medium) 1 topping pizza thru December 14th 

GREAT FOOD- GREAT CAUSE

Basil Restaurant in Weston is showing their support of the YWCA by donating 20% of their customer's bill to the YWCA.  Bring in the attached Coupon Card the next time you dine at Basil and not only will they donate 20% but your card will be entered in a drawing to win a $50 Visa Gift Card or 2-Tickets to YWCA's Men Who Cook event.

Enjoy a delicious meal and help serve children and families in our community. 

QUIRT FAMILY DENTISTRY - FOOD DRIVE

The Weston Office of Quirt Family Dentistry is currently running a food drive to support Peyton's Promise and the local food pantries. Bring in 3 non-perishable food items and receive a FREE fluoride treatment (a $51 value). 

PEYTON'S PROMISE
WESTON FOOD DRIVE - DECEMBER
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 December's items are, Canned Fruit in 100% Juice and Healthy Soup. 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.

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).

"CUTEST CUTIE PIE"
PHOTO CONTEST

 

Cutie Pie Photo 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 Toys for Tots Program to help provide gifts for less fortunate children. So go to Cutie Pie Photo Studio and vote for your favorite photo!
 
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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 

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