This Week in Weston

April 10, 2015 

 

A Snapshot of What's Happening in Weston!
THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS
WILL BE HELD THE WEEK OF APRIL 13 - 17

  • Plan Commission meeting, Monday, April 13, 2015 at 6:00 p.m.
     
  • S.A.F.E.R Fire Commission meeting, Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at 6:00 p.m at the Rib Mountain Municipal Center (3700 North Mountain Rd. Wausau)
     
  • Zoning Board of Appeals meeting, Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at 5:00 p.m.
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!
NEW LOCAL ADVERTISING
WESTON DIRECT

Take advantage of our great new advertising opportunity! Your Village is excited to announce a new, 'shop local; support local' initiative as part of our, "It's Right, Here" marketing and branding campaign. In conjunction with an improved "Weston Wire" print newsletter, local businesses, institutions, and clubs will have opportunities to advertise within and help sponsor each publication, which reaches over 7,000 Village households and businesses. Find out more about this opportunity at www.westonwi.gov/WestonDirect.

 

WestonDirect Informational Flyer 
 

SEASONAL WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS

On Friday, March 13, 2015 the seasonal weight limits went into effect in the Village of Weston with a restriction of 8 tons gross vehicle weight (GVW) on the majority of the streets.
 

For more information please visit the Weight Restrictions page on the Village's website at the below link.
 

VILLAGE WIDE RUMMAGE SALE

The Village of Weston will be holding its annual Village Wide Rummage Sale on Friday, May 1 and Saturday, May 2

To be included on the map where the Rummage Sales are located, please fill out the application by going to www.westonwi.gov/RummageSale.  If you would like to print a copy to mail or drop off, you can find a copy of the application at www.westonwi.gov/2015map. You may also pick up applications at the Weston Municipal Center at 5500 Schofield Avenue. Forms need to be submitted by April 23!

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
MARCH

We want to congratulate and recognize Weston employee John Jacobs on being named the March - 2015 - Village Employee of the Month, by Village Administrator Daniel Guild. John is the Finance Director/Treasurer and has been with the Village for 15 years. John's leadership and financial expertise along with his dedication on pursuing his Master's degree in Public Administration, sets an example of excellence for the rest of the Village's employees and is greatly appreciated. If you John around town, make sure you thank them for his service and congratulate him for his recent recognition. 

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. 

 COMMUNITY EVENTS
THIS WEEK

RHYTHM AND BREWS

Join The Alzheimer's Association as they host their annual Rhythm and Brews event on Friday, April 10th at the Central Wisconsin Convention & Expo Center (10101 Market St., Rothschild) starting at 7:00 p.m.
 

Beer tasting and lively music, over 100 Brews available, commemorative souvenir glass, appetizers and desserts, silent auction and 50/50 Raffle. Proceeds going to help provided care service, education, and research for those with Alzheimer's. Tickets $35 in advance ONLINE or $40 at the door. Call 715-432-0075 or email dbutz@alz.com for more information! 

POLKA MEETS COUNTRY
Join the polka band Polish Connection and the country band Led West as they help raise money for the K-Tech Charities Foundation (benefiting Breast Cancer, St. Jude's, and Local Food Pantries).

 

The 5th Annual Polka Meets Country is being held Dale's Weston Lanes (5902 Schofield Ave - Weston) on Saturday, April 11th. Tickets available at K-Tech Kleening Systems (7710 Technology Dr - Weston), Dale's Weston Lanes and Online and are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. For questions, please call 715-359-8488.

 

Polka meets Country Flyer 


DANCING FOR THE PAWS

The Humane Society of Marathon County and Get Out & Dance present "Dancing For The Paws" on Saturday, April 11, at the Central Wisconsin Convention & Expo Center (10101 Market Street, Rothschild). Experience a fun filled evening where you can enjoy dinner (and cocktails if you choose!) before watching local celebrities and their professional dance partners compete for "the coveted mirror ball" trophy! Professional demonstrations, public dancing, and an opportunity to support your favorite dancer all add to this event. All proceeds from this event will directly support the homeless pets and programs of the Humane Society of Marathon County. 


Tickets are available at the Humane Society of Marathon County, Get Out and Dance and online at www.showtix4u.com. The event starts at 5:00pm.  Please check out www.hsmcdancingforthepaws.com or Facebook page at www.facebook.com/dancingforthepaw for updates. 

BOWL FOR KIDS SAKE

Join Big Brothers Big Sisters as they host their annual Bowl for Kids Sake, April 16-18 at Dale's Weston Lanes. This fundraising event is a way to assure that area kids in need get matched with a mentor with all of the proceeds staying in the community.

 
Bowl for Kids Sake Info

BOOKS ARE FUN
BOOK FAIR

Join the Volunteers of Ministry Saint Clare's Hospital for the Books Are Fun Book Fair on April 16 from 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 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. The Book Fair will take place at Ministry Saint Clare's Hospital (3400 Ministry Parkway, Weston) in the St. Francis Conference Room.

SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK MUSICAL

The D.C. Everest Performing Arts Department proudly presents the musical "School House Rock" April 16-19 at the D.C. Everest Sr. High Theater (6500 Alderson Street, Weston). Tickets are $10 for Adults and $6 for Seniors/Students and can be purchased by calling 715-359-6564 Ext. 4223 or online at www.showtix4u.com.  Show times are . . .

April 16 - 6:30 p.m. (Pajama Night - $1 off Tickets)
April 17 - 7:00 p.m.
April 18 - 2:00 p.m.
April 19 - 2:00 p.m.

 SAVE THE DATE
BLOOD DRIVE
D.C. EVEREST HIGH SCHOOL

The D.C. Everest Senior High school will be hosting a blood drive on Friday April 17th from 8:30 am - 2:0 p.m. All eligible community members are encouraged to donate blood to fill this great community need for the American Red Cross. You can contact David Hoffman at 715-359-6561 to schedule an appointment. 

SAFE SITTER CLASS 
MINISTRY HEALTH

The Family Birth Center at Ministry Saint Clare's Hospital in Weston is now accepting registrations for Safe Sitter Training Classes to be held March 31st and April 24th in the Ministry Saint Clare's Conference Center from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Participants should use parking lot and door #3 for best access to the program on the campus of the Weston Regional Medical Center. 
 

Safe SitterŪ is a medically accurate, competency-based babysitting preparation course designed for 11 to 13-year-olds. Safe Sitter will discuss how babysitting is a business and what your child will need to do to be safe and successful babysitters. Included in the class are accepting the jobs that are right for you, child care essentials, infant and child choking rescue, first-aid, behavior management and safety. 

Cost for the class is $50 and includes a student handbook. Participants should bring a bag lunch or money for lunch. Limited financial assistance is available for families who cannot afford the normal fee. Advanced registration is requested and space is limited. For more information or to register, please contact Michelle Pagel at 715.393.3046 or 
michelle.pagel@ministryhealth.org.
 

Safe Sitter Training Class

HEALTHY KIDS DAY
ASPIRUS YMCA

Join the Aspirus YMCA for Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 26 from 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 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 our wellness studio. There will be open swim and aquatic activities along with craft projects and a book fair. For more information please call 715-841-1850.

HOME COMPOSTING WORKSHOP

Join the Marathon County Solid Waste and Recycling Connections Corporation as they present a Home Composting Workshop on Saturday, April 25th from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.. There will be an educational presentation given in the Village of Weston Board Room, 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 be available for purchase, following each the workshop. Workshop Cost: $5.00 (per household - limit to 2 per household) Compost Bins $53 - Compost Pails $25 Pre-Registration is Appreciated!! Please call 715-446-3101 Ext 100 to register or to place your bin order. People who register, and attend, will be entered into a drawing for a door prize, and will get a special gift for attending.
 

Marathon County Solid Waste Website

BLOOD DRIVE
MINISTRY ST. CLARE'S

The Blood Center of Wisconsin is having a Blood Drive at Saint Clare's Hospital in Weston on April 30 from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (Use Hospital Entrance #3) All blood types are needed. Walk-ins welcome. Please bring photo ID at time of donation, eat a nutritious meal prior to coming, drink lots of water, and avoid strenuous physical activity until the next day. For an appointment or more information please call 888-310-7555. Your support is greatly appreciated. Just one donation can save up to three lives. Refreshments will be provided.

 NEWS FROM OUR PARTNERS
WISCONSIN CENTRALTIME NEWSLETTER
MARATHON COUNTY

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!


www.co.marathon.wi.us

MEMBER NEWSLETTER
SOUTH AREA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

Check out the April 2015 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 

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 assistant, unemployment, services for youth or elderly, or support groups (or a variety of other services. 

 COMMUNITY NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
INCOME TAX
PREPARATION ASSISTANCE

Do you need assistance filing your income taxes? In Marathon County there are programs available to provide free income tax preparation assistance for qualified taxpayers filing simple returns with no business ownership, rental property, or capital gains.

AARP Volunteer Tax-Aide
The AARP Volunteer Tax-Aide program offers tax preparation to low to moderate income taxpayers, by appointment only, with special consideration given to those ages 60 and older. Appointments are held at the UW-Extension offices at 212 River Drive each Tuesday and Wednesday morning from 8:00am to Noon, February 3 through April 8. To make an appointment, call United Way's 2-1-1 by dialing 2-1-1 or 715-848-2255 weekdays from 8:00am to 5:00pm, beginning January 15, 2015.

Super Tax Saturday
Super Tax Saturday will take place Saturday, February 14, 2015 between 8:00am and 4:00pm, by appointment only. Super Tax Saturday focuses on those who qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).
 

EITC is a tax credit for people who work but do not earn high incomes. Families may qualify for this credit if their income is less than $53,000. For a Super Tax Saturday appointment, call United Way's 2-1-1.
 

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
Community volunteers and accounting students at UW-Marathon County will provide free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) for taxpayers with income under $53,000.
 

The Center for Civic Engagement on the UW-Marathon County campus offers VITA assistance by appointment Tuesdays and Saturdays February 3 through April 11. Call 715-261-6104 for an appointment beginning January 15.
 

For more information on assistance with income taxes, call United Way's 2-1-1 or 715-848-2255 to speak with an Information Specialist, or go the the SCHEDULE for specific dates, times and locations.

PEYTON'S PROMISE
WESTON FOOD DRIVE - APRIL
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 items are, paper products: toilet paper, paper towel and kleenexThese can be dropped off at the Village of Weston Municipal Center (between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.), Pick n Save, Fantastic Sam's, Covenant Community Presbyterian Church, or Abby Bank.

 
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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