This Week in Weston

A Snapshot of What's Happening in Weston

February 5, 2016

Offices closed

The Village of Weston Municipal will be closed on Monday. February 15th. We will re-open on Tuesday, February 16th at 8:00 a.m.

The following meetings

will be held the week of

February 8th - 12th

Plan Commission meeting, Monday, February 8, 2016 at 6:00 p.m.

SAFER Board, Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at the Rib Mountain Town Hall (3700 N. Mountain Rd., Wausau)

SAFER Board, Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at the Rib Mountain Town Hall (3700 N. 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!

In person absentee voting

You can now absentee vote in-person at the Village of Weston Municipal Center, Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. until February 12th.

Elections

Upcoming Elections

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

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.

Refuse & Recycling Intern

The Village of Weston is seeking a 12-week summer Refuse and Recycling Intern.

Under the general direction of the Director of Planning and Development and Planning Technician, the Refuse and Recycling Intern will assist in the implementation of proper refuse and recycling handling/disposal procedures, through the creation and dissemination of educational materials, as well as in-person compliance inspections and audit throughout the community's various new and existing commercial and private multi-family development properties

Must be knowledgeable in proper refuse and recycling handling and disposal. This position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Soils and Waste Resources or related fields. Those currently enrolled as a Junior or Senior in good standing are encouraged to apply and will be strongly considered.

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

2016 Aquatic Center Season

Job Openings

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.

THIS WEEK IN WESTON

Father Daughter Sweetheart Dance

Share a fun-filled evening with your little girl and support the YMCA's annual Community Partners Campaign on February 6th. There will be a DJ, photographs, crafts, fantastic raffle baskets and refreshments from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. Semi-formal attire required. Advance tickets are $14 per person for members, $19 for non-members. (Additional daughters receive discount- $3) Tickets at the door are $22 per person.

Event Information

Dinner & Bowling

It's time to start thinking about that special someone and what to get them for V-Day! Dales Weston Lanes has the perfect Date Night for couples or the whole group!

Starting in February, anytime you eat Dinner at Weston Lanes you get 2 FREE games to bowl with the love of your life!!!

Book Sale

Marathon County Public Library

The friends of Marathon County Public Library are hosting a book sale February 5th & 6th from 9:30am to 4:30pm and a special "Bag Sale" ($6 per bag) February 7th 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. For more information please call 715-261-720.

What Makes Your Heart Beat?

In honor of American Heart Month, River Valley in Weston invites you to bring in whoever or whatever is dear to your heart on Thursday, February 11th from 5:00 -7: 00 p.m. or on Saturday, February 13th from 10:00 a.m. - noon and capture it in a professional photograph.

With a $10 donation you'll receive a professional photograph (via digital image) from Walkowski Photography in which River Valley will match all donations and make a contribution to the American Heart Association.

Please call 715-355-0035 to reserve your session or go to the following link for more information: What Makes Your Heart Beat?

SAVE THE DATE

Blood Drive

The Blood Center of Wisconsin is having a Blood Drive at Ministry Saint Clare's Hospital in Weston on Thursday, February 18th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (use Hospital Entrance #3). For an appointment or more information please call 877-232-4376 or register online at www.bcw.edu/stclare. All blood types are needed. Walk-ins welcome. Please bring photo ID at time of donation.

Appointment Website

Iceberg Invite (Aspirus YMCA)

Woodson YMCA's Aspirus Natatorium will host about 600 swimmers from over 14 different YMCAs in their 3-day competition the weekend of February 19th. For more information call 715-841-1850 (Aspirus) or visit www.woodsonymca.com.

Corkscrews & Snowshoes

The YMCA's candlelit snowshoe & wine tasting is back! Come and spend a beautiful evening at Woodson YMCA Camp Sturtevant on March 5th from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. . Come enjoy their snowshoe trails lit by luminaries around Camp and then a sampling of wines from Vino Latte, cheeses and treats! Sample a selection of red, white and dessert wines with bite-sized snacks and desserts. Adults 21+ only.

Registration is currently open at either YMCA. Your $25 registration/person supports our 2016 Community Partners Campaign funding youth scholarships and reduced fee

memberships at Woodson YMCA.

**Please pre-register by stopping into either Woodson YMCA or call 715-841-1850 and reserve your spot 1 week in advance.

*Sorry, no refunds. Questions? Call 715-841-1819 or email Carrie at chutton@woodsonymca.com

Event Information

1st Annual Daniel J. Rupar

Your involvement in the Y's Pedal it Forward event this year will also honor a dedicated Woodson YMCA leader.

Dan was a dedicated YMCA leader and friend of the Y, serving on the Woodson YMCA Board of Directors as secretary, treasurer, vice president and president. He volunteered his time as a board member on the Woodson YMCA Foundation Board, served as vice chair in the YMCA state alliance and was a past delegate to the YMCA National Assembly. He passed away on Jan. 30, 2016.

Take part in the YMCA's 2-HOUR cycling event supporting the Y's Community Partners Campaign on March 6th from 12:30 - 3:00 p.m. Come for the physical challenge and know that your dollars are building confidence in area kids through youth scholarships. Donations support cancer survivors on their path to healing in LIVESTRONG at the YMCA. And, families in need can experience a healthier lifestyle and spend quality time together at the Woodson YMCA, with your help.

EVENT DETAILS:

Wausau Branch South Gym- check-in opens at 11 am
Cycling from 12:30 pm- 2:30 pm
Refreshments, presentation and prize drawings following ride.
$50 entry fee per bike for yourself, additional $10/teammate. Riders receive event T-shirt and raffle ticket for a chance to win prizes. Pledge forms available at the Y or online.
Receive extra raffle ticket for every $50 dollar pledge raised!
Raise $250 and be recognized in our Cycling Studio on a Daniel J. Rupar Pedal it Forward banner.
Individual or team with highest fundraising total will receive the Daniel J. Rupar Cup award.

Event Information

NEWS FROM OUR PARTNERS

Winter 2016 (Volume 3, Issue 1)

Discover What is in This Issue:

UW-Marathon County: Visionary County Leadership
What are Counties?
Marathon County Employees share Inspirational "Workstories" videos
Marathon County Residents support a local IRONMAN
(Uniform) County Addressing
Community Events
County Board meeting info, Board member list

Wausau Region Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber Connection

Check out the most current issue of the Chamber Connection on the Chamber website!

Chamber Connection Website

Member Newsletter

South Area Business Association

Check out the February 2016 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

AARP Free Tax-Aide Preparation

The AARP Foundation is offering FREE Income Tax Preparation. This program is intended for low to moderate income families with special consideration to those ages 60 and older. For more information or to make a required appointment please call 715-298-5734 weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. beginning January 13, 2016.

For locations including "Walk-Ins" times please go to the following link: http://bit.ly/1mLbbw0

Peyton's Promise

Weston Food Drive - February

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 February: Pasta/ sauce. 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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