This Week in Weston

August 21, 2015 

 

A Snapshot of What's Happening in Weston!
THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS WILL BE HELD THE WEEK OF AUGUST 24 - 28

  • Community Life and Public Safety meeting, Monday, August 24, 2015 at 6:30 p.m.
  • Finance Committee meeting, Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at 6:00 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!
FARMER'S MARKET

The Village of Weston's Farmer's Market is officially Open at their NEW location on the corner of Camp Phillips Rd. and Schofield Ave. They will be open every Saturday from 8:00-2:00 p.m. and every Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

NO BUILDING INSEPCTORS HOURS
On Tuesday, August 25th, there will be no building Inspector Office hours.
VILLAGE OF WESTON
HOUSING SURVEY
The Village of Weston is currently in the process of updating the Comprehensive Plan, which a vision and guide for the future growth and development of the community. This Plan is required to be updated every 10 years by the State of Wisconsin to ensure that the community is headed in the right direction. The first Comprehensive Plan was adopted in 2006 through a collaborative effort with the County and other Metro municipalities. There are 9 required elements for the Plan, which are: Issues and Opportunities, Housing, Transportation, Utilities and Community Facilities, Agriculture, Natural and Cultural Resources, Economic Development, Intergovernmental Cooperation, Land Use and Implementation. At this time, the Village is working on a draft of the Housing Element and is interested in seeking out residents' opinions and views regarding the quality of housing and neighborhoods throughout the Village. Please take a few minutes of your time to give us feedback regarding this topic. Your participation is greatly valued and much appreciated! Please use the following web link to complete the survey.
 
CANOE/KAYAK LAUNCH
GROUND BREAKING
Press Release - For Immediate Release
Village of Weston
Friday, August 21, 2015
 
Weston Canoe/Kayak Launch Groundbreaking Ceremony
 
Weston, WI - 8/21/2015. The Village of Weston will be constructing a new canoe/kayak access location along the Eau Claire River, immediately adjacent to the Ross Avenue Bridge, on the corner of Ross Avenue and Babl Lane.
 
"I am really excited about this project. This idea was developed collaboratively with my team of Department Directors shortly after I came to the Village," said Weston Administrator Daniel Guild. "This project is a true community partnership and I am very gratified and humbled by the community funding and support that we have received for this project."
 
Four different agencies came together to fund this project, including the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin, the Greenheck Foundation, Marathon County, and the Village of Weston.
 
The Marathon County Environmental Impact Fund provides funding assistance for non-reoccurring projects in Marathon County for the purpose of environmental remediation and/or natural resources protection. The source of Environmental Impact Funds is the 2006 agreement between Marathon County and American Transmission Company concerning construction of the Arrowhead-Weston Transmission Line in Marathon County.
 
The B.A. & Esther Greenheck Foundation was established in 1998 by Bernie and Esther Greenheck. Their purpose is to provide financial support for meaningful projects in Central Wisconsin that enhance the area's arts, education, health, economic and social development resources.
 
Additional support for this project was provided through the Marvin & Ruth (Rudie) Schuette Fund of the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin.  The Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin is one of 700 nonprofit community foundations nationwide. The Foundation was created in 1987 by and for the people of north central Wisconsin, the Foundation is a nonprofit community corporation created to provide for the long-term needs of our local communities.
 
"The Community Foundation is proud to award this Community Enhancement Grant on behalf of the Marvin & Ruth (Rudie) Schuette Fund," stated Jean Tehan, executive director.  "Providing funding for this handicapped accessible pier is consistent with our funding priorities in providing for a vibrant and livable community for everyone. The long-term benefits of this project are far reaching and will be enjoyed by many for years to come. We are excited to be a part of this vision for the future."
 
The grants totaled approximately 123,000 of the 175,000 project.
 
The launch was designed by Central Wisconsin Engineers. The construction contract was awarded to Janke General Contractors, Inc. The launch, which is envisioned to be the first in a series of improved accesses along the Eau Claire River will be constructed yet this year, with the exception of some minor landscaping work, which will be completed next spring.
 
"We have long-believed that the Eau Claire River is an under-appreciated asset here in the metro area," said Weston Parks and Recreation Director Shawn Osterbrink. "We hope that this is the start of a concerted effort by our local communities, not just Weston, to make the Eau Claire River more accessible and enjoyable for families throughout Marathon County and its many guests."
 
The Village of Weston will be hosting a Groundbreaking Ceremony at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, August 24th at the construction site, adjacent to the Ross Avenue Bridge. Members of the media and the community are welcome to attend. Information about the project can be found online at www.westonwi.gov/CanoeKayakLaunch.  
 COMMUNITY EVENTS
THIS WEEK

WAUSAU MARATHON

Come be part of third annual Wausau Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K and Kid's Fun Run on August 22rd. The race starts and finishes in Marathon Park in Wausau.

 

Marathon starts at 7am, Half Marathon starts at 7:15am, 5K starts at 7:30am 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

BIKE FOR HONOR FLIGHT 2015

 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 23rd, take part in the Bike for Honor Flight 2015. Proceeds will benefit Never Forgotten Honor Flight. There will be a 50 mile ride starting at 8:00am, 20 mile ride starting at 10:00am, and a fun ride (5-6 miles) starting at 11:00am.

 

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.

TED'S TREK

After seven years of promoting organ donation awareness through their annual 'Race 4 Life' Scavenger Hunt, NCWDL decided it was time for a change . . .Get ready for Ted's Trek, a 5k Glow Run/Walk to be held at Mountain Bay Banquet and Conference Center (Dale's Weston Lanes) in Weston, WI on Friday evening, August 28, 2015
 

Entry Fee includes T-Shirt and Glow Items.  Don't miss the best after party in the area!  Stay for the free live band after the race - TAXI.  Public Welcome - No cover charge.

 

Early packet pick-up for pre-registered participants will be Thursday, 8/27 from 6 pm to 8 pm at Dale's Weston Lanes.

 

Additional Glow Items are available for sale at the event.

 

Registration Details

 SAVE THE DATE
MEET & GREET

 

BOWLING BLAST OFF

Looking to keep your children active this fall/winter?. Join JR Bowling!! Its FUN for all ages and all skill levels- no one sits on the bench!

 

Bowling is a life long sport! Come Join the FUN or just stop in and check us out on the 12th of September (2 free games, shoes, and lunch) during our bowling blast off.
 

www.westonlanes.com
 


 

 NEWS FROM OUR PARTNERS
WISCONSIN CENTRALTIME NEWSLETTER
MARATHON COUNTY

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www.co.marathon.wi.us

WAUSAU REGION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
THE CHAMBER CONNECTION

Please check back for the August 2015 issue.
 

Chamber Connection Website

MEMBER NEWSLETTER
SOUTH AREA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

Check out the August 2015 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. 

WOMEN IN ACTION
United Way Women in Action have grants available to programs that offer services that focus on increasing self-sufficiency of women to improve their lives, the lives of their family and the community as a whole.  Please complete a request form and submit by August 31 to be considered for funding in 2016.  Grants are available for less than $500 and will be considered quarterly.  Requests larger than $500 will be considered once a year each fall. 
 
If you have received Women in Action funds in the past, you will need to submit another request form for review.  If you have submitted requests in the past but were not selected, you are more than welcome to submit again. 
 
To submit a request, please follow the link and click on Support Request on the bottom right side of the page to download the form.  http://www.unitedwaymc.org/womeninaction.htm
 
Questions and completed request forms can be sent to Tara Glodowski at tglodowski@unitedwaymc.org
 COMMUNITY NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
PROTECT LAKES AND WETLANDS FROM INVASIVE PHRAGMITES
We want to alert you about a threatening invasive plant!

PEYTON'S PROMISE
WESTON FOOD DRIVE - AUGUST
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. The item of the month for August: Toothpaste and Deodorant. The items can be dropped off at the Village of Weston Municipal Center (between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 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 

Barbara Ermeling
Village President 

Scott Berger
Community Development Authority/Economic Development
Committee Chair
and Finance Chair

Sharon Jaeger
Parks and Recreation Chair

Kevin Ostrowski
Trustee

Fred Schuster
Trustee
Community Life &
Public Safety Chair

Loren White
Plan Commission Chair
lwhite@westonwi.gov 

Jon Ziegler
Personnel Chair
Property & Infrastructure Committee 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, Recreation and Forestry

sosterbrink@westonwi.gov  

  

Sherry Weinkauf

Clerk/Employee Resource Manager

sweinkauf@westonwi.gov