This Week in Weston

A Snapshot of What's Happening in Weston

December 4, 2015

The following meetings
will be held the week of
December 7th - 11th

Property & Infrastructure Committee meeting (PIC), Monday, December 7, 2015 at 4:30 p.m.
Village Board meeting, Monday, December 7, 2015 at 6:00 p.m.
S.A.F.E.R Board of Directors meeting, Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. at the Rib Mountain Municipal Center (3700 North Mountain Rd., Wausau)
S.A.F.E.R Fire Commission meeting, Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. 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!

Premier Sports Academy

Business PM & Ribbon Cutting

The Premier Sports Academy (8706 Progress Way, Weston) in connection with the Wausau Region Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Business PM on Thursday, December 10th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. If you're looking for a way to grow your business then this is the place to be. Come and connect with people who will either be your next customer or help you meet your next customer. The Batting Cage, Pitching Machine, and Golf Simulator will be available to test your skills. There will also be chances to win prizes. You don't want to miss this opportunity!

Also, on Friday, December 11th starting at 2:30 p.m., there will be a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate their Grand Opening!

2016 Budget Adopted

The Village Board adopted the 2016 Budget on November 30th. The Village tax rate was adopted at $5.76, which is a 19 cent increase (3.44%) over last years rate.

With the Village's tax rate adopted, the combined tax rate on the December 2015 property tax rate will be $20.57, which is a 23 cent increase (1.13% increase).

The average $150,000 Weston homeowner will see a $45 increase on their December 2015 property tax bill. Property tax bills are scheduled to be mailed out by December 12th.

Committee Vacancy

The Village of Weston has a vacancy in it's Community Development Authority (CDA) Committiee. The Community Development Authority consists of seven members who oversee housing and redevelopment projects in the Village of Weston. For more information or to apply for the position please go to the employment link on the Village's website: www.westonwi.gov/Employment.

Job Opening

Utility Maintenance Worker/Operator

The Village of Weston is seeking a fulltime Utility Maintenance Worker/Operator. The Utility Maintenance Worker/Operator will perform operation and maintenance functions on the water and wastewater physical plant. The work shall generally include a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks, related to the operation of the wells, reservoirs, booster pumps, chemical feed

equipment, water storage tanks, lift stations, water distribution system and wastewater collection system.

To view additional information about the position, the qualifications and to apply, please visit www.westonwi.gov//Employment. Only online applications will be accepted.

Job Openings

2016 Aquatic Center Season

The Village of Weston is currently accepting applications for Lifeguards, W.S.I. Certified lifeguards, Head lifeguards, and Slide Top/Front Desk Attendant, for the 2016 season. These seasonal positions will run from approximately the end of May through August 2016.

Applications are available on our website, www.westonwi.gov, under the the E-Services section. Applications need to be completed by Friday, March 4th, 2016 with swim testing for new employees (lifeguards) scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 19th, 2015.

For questions, please contact the Weston Park Department at 715-359-9988, sosterbrink@westonwi.gov or bmroczenski@westonwi.gov.

Single Stream Recycling Reminder

Just a reminder to Weston residents, please make sure you are recycling the correct items in your 95 gallon cart (the yellow cover cart). For more information, or if you are unsure of what items can be recycled, please watch the video below. If you have any questions please call our office at 715.359.6114 or Advanced Disposal, the garbage company, at 715.359.6637

Single Stream Recycling - One & Done!

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.

Conference and Training Center

CWE has a newly renovated, state-of-the-art, Conference and Training Center available to rent for your next conference, training, meeting or event! View the link below for additional details!

CWE Conference and Training Center Flyer

Public Engagement Session

Camp Phillips @ STH 29
Neighborhood Plan

Please join the Village of Weston and JSD Professional Services, Inc. and provide feedback for the Camp Phillips @ State Highway 29 Neighborhood Planning Study.

Who: All general public in encourages to attend
What: Public Engagement Session, Q & A Session
When: 4:30 p.m., Monday, December 14, 2015
Where: Weston Municipal Center
(5500 Schofield Ave., Weston)

Press Release

Elections

Upcoming Elections

February 16, 2016 (Spring Primary)
April 5, 2016 (Spring Election and Presidential Preference Vote)
August 9, 2016 (Primary Partisan)
November 8, 2016 (Fall General Election)

COMMUNITY EVENTS

THIS WEEK

SAVE THE DATE

Cedar Creek Mall

Holiday Family Event

Enjoy over 30 Arts & Craft Vendors and hands-on activities for the family throughout the hallways of Cedar Creek Mall on December 5th from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. with pictures with

Santa in the Center Court from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. ($10) and on December 6th from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. with pictures with Santa in the Center Court from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. ($10)

A portion of the show proceeds will be donated to Blessings in a Backpack, and food donations will be accepted during the event.

Santa Paws

Ace Hardware

Santa Paws Event

Humane Society

Capture a holiday memory of your pet or pets with Santa Claus on Saturday, December 5th at the Humane Society of Marathon County (7001 Packer Drive, Wausau) from 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. Dress your pets in their Holiday Best or just come as you are. Cost is $10 and covers sitting fee and color photo

Christmas for Kids
Redeemer Lutheran Church

Redeemer Lutheran Church in Weston is offering Parents

achance to finish (or start) their Christmas shopping by taking care of their kids from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 5th. Cookie Decorating, Crafts, Games, Singing, Bible Stories, and Lunch will all be provided at "No Charge".

Santa Pictures

Bring your dog/s in to Playful Paws (7701 Schofield Ave., Weston) on December 6th from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. to have FREE pictures taken with Santa!

Weston Lanes

Community Christmas Fun Day

Come be a part of Dale's Weston Lanes Annual "Community Christmas" being held on Sunday, December 6th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Cost is $5/person with a non-perishable item which includes 2 games of bowling, shoe rental, hot dog, chips, cookie, movie on the lanes, crafts, face painting and more.

Reservations appreciated, please call 715-359-8488 (walk-ins are welcome). Special Guest appearance by Santa. Proceeds will benefit the Local Food Pantry.

The Noel Tour

Mt. Olive Church

Join Mount Olive Church as they host The Noel Tour featuring Josh Wilson, JJ Heller, and Dan Bremnes on Sunday, December 6th at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased at Mt. Olive Church or ONLINE. General Admission is $15 or $20 the day of the show. VIP tickets are $25.

The Noel Tour Info

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 12th from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Fancy cookies and candy will be available for sale by the pound. A luncheon will also be served until 2:00pm which includes Soup, Sandwiches, pies and more. There will also be a Raffle with top prize of $500 plus additional prizes.

Paws & Protect

NEWS FROM OUR PARTNERS

Wisconsin Central Time Newsletter

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Wausau Region Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber Connection

Check back for the December 2015 issue of the Chamber Connection.

Chamber Connection Website

Member Newsletter

South Area Business Association

Check out the December 2015 Newsletter in the Newsletter section of South Area Business Association's website!

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

Toys-for-Tots

Cutie Pie Photo Studio in Weston (corner of Camp Phillips and Schofield Ave) and Toys For Tots are working together for the month of November to collect new, unwrapped toys and distribute them as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community. Customers will receive a FREE photo session when they donate a toy for Toys For Tots. So go to Cutie Pie Photo Studio and help those families in need.

Sam's Pizza (5811 Bus. Hwy 51 - Weston) and the U.S Marine Corps Reserve "Toys For Tots" Foundation have teamed up to help local children and families in need. Bring in a "New" unwrapped toy ($10 minimum value) and get a FREE 14" 1 topping pizza from Sam's Pizza now thru December 14th.

Kidz Closet
Holiday Donations

Beginning with their Black Friday sale (11/27) and continuing through 12/16/15 Kidz Closet will be collecting for various non-profits with needs they have been made aware of. Items being collected are NEW socks, underwear, toiletries, unwrapped toys, stuffed animals, puzzle books, and fleece tied blankets.

Kidz Closetis also excepting food donations for Covenant Community Presbyterian Church Christmas Dinner drive. All food must be dropped off at Kidz Closet or the Church on or before 12/8/15.

Cloverbelt Credit Union

Be Somebody's Angel

Help Cloverbelt Credit Union as they Share the Holiday Magic and Be Somebody's Angel! This is a wonderful opportunity for members to bring joy to a person who might not otherwise have a happy holiday. Simply pick a tag from their Christmas giving tree and purchase a gift for a resident of Mount View Care Center, North Central Health Care, and people served by VNA Home Health.

AbbyBank
Peyton's Promise

Peyton's Promise and AbbyBank are once again teaming up to help those in need. From November 17th to December 11th for every dollar donated to Peyton's Promise, Abby Bank will match a dollar up to $2,000. This money will be used to provide holiday meals for needy families and to help local food pantries through the tough months of January and February. Please

bring your donations to any AbbyBank Weston or Wausau locations and help brighten a family's holiday.

AbbyBank

Angel Tree

AbbyBank has Christmas Trees in their lobbies that are decorated with Angels representing anonymous local children in need. Select an Angel and take it to a teller to learn about the child (age, gender, needs, interests). Then return the Angel along with your present to an AbbyBank location by December 11th

Fill the Bus-

to feed the Hungry in our Community

The Renaissance Assisted Living and Rennes Health Center are showing their community pride and support through the holidays. They are determined to fill one of their transportation buses with non-perishable food items between November 25th and December 25th. The bus will be bannered and placed in front of their facility before November 25th as we build up community support and excitement.

Food Drive Flyer

AARP Tax-Aid Volunteers

AARP Tax-Aide is in need of volunteers to staff the call center to schedule tax preparation appointments.

Informational Flyer

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. The item of the month for December: Canned Fruit in 100% Juice and Healthy Soup. 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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Village of Weston

5500 Schofield Ave.

Weston, WI 54476

715-359-6114

Village Trustees

Barbara Ermeling

Village President

bermeling@westonwi.gov

Scott Berger

Community Development Authority/Economic Development
Committee Chair
and Finance Chair