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THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS
WILL BE HELD THE WEEK OF
SEPTEMBER 28th - OCTOBER 2nd
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- Park & Rec Committee meeting, Monday, September 28, 2015 at 5:15 p.m.
- Finance Committee meeting/Budget Workshop, Wednesday, September 30, 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!
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BUILDING INSPECTOR
OUT OF THE OFFICE (9/18 - 9/25)
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Reminder: The Building Inspector, Scott Tatro, will be out of the office until Friday, September 25th attending a conference. He will be available again for inspections on Monday, September 28th.
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VACANT COMMITTEE MEMBER POSITION
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The Village of Weston is looking for a Weston resident to fill a vacancy on the Village's Parks and Recreation Committee. The committee meets monthly or as necessary. 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 11th!
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MUNICIPAL CENTER OFFICES CLOSED
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 The Village of Weston Municipal Center will be closed to the public on Monday, October 12th. We will re-open on Tuesday, October 13th at 8:00 a.m.
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JOB OPENING
DEPUTY FINANCE DIRECTOR
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The Village of Weston, Marathon County, WI, pop. 15,276 is seeking a full-time Deputy Finance Director.
Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field, and five (5) years of experience in financial analysis, governmental accounting and computer software and graphics or an equivalent combination of experience and education which will result in the necessary skills and knowledge to perform the job. Certifications including CPA, CGFO or CPFO are also desirable.
The Deputy Finance Director will assist the Finance Director with specific accounting functions, debt and treasury management, financial analysts' activities, budgeting functions, financial reporting and the annual audit. Salary range is $51,293 to $58,635 annually, with a maximum salary of $70,354, plus benefits.
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COMMUNITY VIDEO TOUR
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The Village of Weston is proud to announce its partnership with CGI Communications Inc. Together we have produced a series of online videos highlighting all our community has to offer its residents, visitors, and businesses. Please check out our videos by going to the following link: http://bit.ly/1hhVeKY. They can also be found on the front page of the Village's website at www.westonwi.gov.
Also check out the area businesses that help sponsor the videos by clicking on their logo that surround each video.
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE
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The Village would like to thank Joe Abt for his years of service to the Village as a member of the Parks and Rec Committee. This past month Joe resigned due to an increase time commitment in his professional career. Joe was a graduate of the Village's inaugural Future Weston Academy in 2008 and served as an ex-officio on the Parks and Rec Committee until his official appointment in 2009. His dedication and contribution will be greatly missed.
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THANK YOU DANNY'S GYROS
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 The Village would like to thank Toni Case from the Danny's Gyros Food Truck for her monetary donation to the Village of Weston Farmer's Market. This is Danny's first year with the Market and we are very excited to have them. The Weston Farmer's Market is located on the corner of Camp Phillips and Schofield Avenue next to Dunkin' Donuts and is open on Saturday's from 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (or sold out) and on Tuesday's from 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. (or sold out). So, be sure to stop in and try one of her a delicious gyros and see everything the Market has to offer.
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BLOOD DRIVE
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Monday, September 28th from 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. at the Rothschild Village Hall (211 Grand Avenue)
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FARMER'S MARKET
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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.
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FALL WATER MAIN FLUSHING
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The Village of Weston Water Utility will be flushing the water mains and fire hydrants beginning September 21 thru October 27, 2015. Water mains will be flushed between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM 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.
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VILLAGE OF WESTON
HOUSING SURVEY
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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.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
THIS WEEK
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PIZZA RANCH
FACEBOOK COSTUME PHOTO CONTEST
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 WANTED Kids of all ages for a Pizza Ranch Facebook Costume Photo Contest! Stop in at Pizza Ranch in Weston on September 22nd anytime between 4:00pm - 8:00pm to have some costume fun!
The winners with the most "likes" will receive 1 FREE BUFFET a month for a year! So Round up the Herd and Head on in for a great night of fun!
*The photos will be taken with YOUR PHONE, so you keep all the photos taken.
For more information, please call 715-298-5378.
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PIZZA RANCH
1ST YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
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 Pizza Ranch wants to Thank Weston for a GREAT 1st year! Celebrate with Pizza Ranch September 25th - 27th!! They will be giving away a big screen TV, gift cards, and other fun prizes! For more information please call 715-298-5378.
Hours
Lunch Buffet Hours Monday - Thursday: 11:00am- 2:00pm ~ Dinner Buffet Hours Monday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 8:00pm ~ Weekend Hours Friday, Saturday & Sunday: 11:00am - 8:00pm ~ Kids Night Tuesday 4:00pm - 8:00pm ~ Store Hours Monday - Sunday 11:00am - 9:00pm
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ACE HARDWARE
10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
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FAMILY FUN DAY
GREENHECK FIELDHOUSE
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Join Greenheck Fieldhouse (6400 Alderson Stt. Weston) for their Annual Family Fun Day on Sunday, September 27th from 3:00pm - 5:00pm. Treat the entire family to face painting, rock climbing, ice skating, bounce houses, family games, and family yoga. At 5:00pm, there will be a drawing for prizes! ITS ALL FREE (with the donation of a package of cereal to Peyton's Promise).
Activities: Face Painting, Rock Climbing, Ice Skating, Bounce Houses, Family Games, Family Yoga (3:15-4:00pm Yoga Session 1, 4:15-5:00pm Yoga Session 2)
www.greenheckfieldhouse.com
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HALLOWEEN HOUSES
CLAY HOUSE ART STUDIO
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Join the Clay House Art Studio for their fun Halloween class on Sunday, September 27th. Paint 3 wooden houses that you can sit on your windowsill or fire place mantel! Call the studio to register at 715-355-9999 and place a deposit!
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"VOICES FROM THE PAST: A DISCOVERY WALK THROUGH PINE GROVE CEMETERY"
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Join the Marathon County Historical Society as they conduct their "Voices From The Past: A Discovery Walk Through Pine Grove Cemetery" tour on Sunday, September 27, 2015.
This year's focus will be on World War I. The tours will run continuously beginning at 11:00 a.m. with the last tour starting at 2:00 p.m. The Discovery Walk will be held at 1501 Grand Avenue, Wausau. A $5 per person donation is suggested. For more information please see the complete Press Release.
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BOOK SALE
MARATHON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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 The friends of Marathon County Public Library (300 N. First Street, Wausau) are hosting a book sale October 2nd & 3rd from 9:30am to 4:30pm and a special "Bag Sale" ($6 per bag) October 4th from 1:00-4:00pm. There will be new and gently used books, paperbacks, puzzles, software, videos, CD's, audio books and record albums! Proceeds from book sales go to support library programs and help purchase library materials and equipment.
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CAREGIVING PATHWAYS
KNOW IT...BEFORE YOU NEED IT PRESENTATION
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Caregiving Pathways is a coalition of organizations for the support of caregivers- organized with the help and support of the ADRC in a tri-county area. They will be hosing a presentation about the wonderful resources within our area on Thursday, October 8th from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at the Hatley Public Library Community Room (435 Curtis Ave., Hatley).
Please see attached flyer for more information.
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WISCONSIN CENTRALTIME NEWSLETTER
MARATHON COUNTY
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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!
www.co.marathon.wi.us
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WAUSAU REGION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
THE CHAMBER CONNECTION
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MEMBER NEWSLETTER
SOUTH AREA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
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UNITED WAY'S 2-1-1
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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 assistant, unemployment, services for youth or elderly, or support groups (or a variety of other services.
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COMMUNITY NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
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AARP TAX-AID VOLUNTEERS
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AARP Tax-Aide is in need of volunteers to staff the call center to schedule tax preparation appointments.
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PEYTON'S PROMISE
WESTON FOOD DRIVE - SEPTEMBER
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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. The item of the month for September: Rice and Granola Bars. 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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| 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
Barbara Ermeling
Village President
Scott Berger
Community Development Authority/Economic Development
Committee Chair
and Finance Chair
Parks and Recreation Chair
Kevin Ostrowski
Trustee
Fred Schuster
Trustee
Community Life &
Public Safety Chair
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
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