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State offers safety reminders for daylight saving

Submitted by Channel3000 Web Staff
Saturday, March 9th, 2013, 3:51pm
State offers safety reminders for daylight saving

It's almost time to spring forward, and Wisconsin officials are using the occasion to remind residents about home safety.

Daylight saving time begins Sunday, when Wisconsinites will set the clocks ahead one hour. Safety officials said the event marks a convenient reminder to do annual checks.

For example:

  • Consider replacing the batteries in smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors
  • If you don't have an emergency kit at home, now's the time to get one
  • If you do have an emergency kit, put fresh batteries in the flashlight and make sure the food, water and first-aid kit are all in good condition

The Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs has additional safety tips on its website.

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Local businessman shares tips on preserving pipes

Submitted by Channel3000 Web Staff
Wednesday, January 30th, 2013, 3:50pm

Plumbing biz owner says extreme cold puts pipes in danger    

A lot of people don't prepare for the cold weather, and hundreds wind up with flooded basements in the spring, according to a local business owner specializing in the trade.

Curt Johnson --owner of Action Plumbing, Heating, Air and Electric in Sun Prairie -- said a few easy steps of preparation can protect plumbing systems from frigid weather.

Johnson said most people put their garden hoses away for the winter, but many don't shut off the separate valve in their basement. He suggested turning off that valve, then allowing any leftover water to drain from the outside spigot.

If that water were to sit and freeze in the pipe, the pipe could burst and flood a basement when spring weather thaws it, Johnson said.

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Lighthouse Of Sun Prairie To Be Community's Newest Senior Living Center

Submitted by Scott Beedy, Channel 3000 Community Editor
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012, 3:41pm
Lighthouse Of Sun Prairie To Be Community's Newest Senior Living Center

The Lighthouse of Sun Prairie will celebrate the start of construction on Sun Prairie's newest senior living community with a groundbreaking ceremony at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 23.  

The Lighthouse of Sun Prairie is a senior living community being developed by New Perspective Senior Living, of Eden Prairie, Minn.

When completed in the winter of 2013, the community located at 222 S. Bristol St. will offer 152 apartments including studio, one- and two-bedroom units within 60 independent living units, 48 assisted living units and 44 memory care units.

The 185,000-square-foot community located in downtown Sun Prairie will feature restaurant-style dining, salon, library, computer room, fitness area, warm water therapy pool, pub, bistro, community rooms, private family dining spaces and a number of outdoor patio spaces.

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Dane County Food Council Announces New Coaltion

Submitted by Emily Eggleston, Madison Commons Reporter
Thursday, October 27th, 2011, 12:11pm
Dane County Food Council Announces New Coaltion

The Dane County Food Council aims to create an economically, socially, and environmentally sustainable local food system. At their celebration of National Food Day on Oct. 24, the council released an action plan to do just that.

Chair of the council, County Supervisor Melissa Sargent, welcomed the National Food Day crowd to Goodman Community Center. The audience included representatives from Sustainable Times, Community Action Coalition, Family Farm Defenders and Farm Fresh for All.

"We have a lot to celebrate," Sargent said. "Our farmers markets, community supported agriculture (CSA), our community gardens, and locally sourced foods in our grocery stores."

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Parade Of Homes Includes Bristol Neighborhood, Near Sun Prairie

Submitted by Scott Beedy, Channel 3000 Community Editor
Tuesday, June 7th, 2011, 6:00pm
Parade Of Homes Includes Bristol Neighborhood, Near Sun Prairie

Included in the the 2011 Parade of Homes, the Bristol Gardens Neighborhood is located just north of city of Sun Prairie near the Sun Prairie Golf Club.

Bristol Gardens provides larger, estate-sized country residential lots and homes. The scenic, rolling terrain can be easily enjoyed from an extensive network of walking trails and the streets are framed with ribbon curb.

The neighborhood has its own park complete with unique play equipment, an attractive shelter and  a brick seating wall.

Going strong for more than 60 years, the Parade of Homes, which runs from June 11 through June 26, has become a Madison tradition. In touring 27 spectacular homes, people will see the latest trends in color and design.

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Home Construction Class Puts Finishing Touches On New Home

Submitted by Scott Beedy, Channel 3000 Community Editor
Tuesday, June 7th, 2011, 5:40pm
Home Construction Class Puts Finishing Touches On New Home

The students in this year's home construction class at Sun Prairie High School will host an open house for the home that is nearly built. The open house will be on Tuesday, June 7 from 4 to 6 p.m. 

The house has been sold, but there are a few projects that the new owners would like done, so the house won't be completely finished in time for the open house, but everyone is still invited.

The home is located at 1387 Heritage Lane in Sun Prairie.

STUDENTS:

  • Nick Hendricks
  • Cody Huemmer
  • Ben Kress
  • Tyler Patterson
  • Keith Schaub
  • Michael Schraufnagel
  • Brad Susdorf
  • Michael Wagner

INSTRUCTOR:  

  • Tommy Sanders
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Habitat For Humanity To Bless Newly Built Home

Submitted by Jen Ayres on Thursday, June 2nd, 2:36 pm
Habitat For Humanity To Bless Newly Built Home

Volunteers and the new home owner Cynthia will take part in a home blessing Friday.

Cynthia said she has always wanted to live the American Dream of having a stable job, a family and a beautiful home. “I had the job and the family, and the only thing I needed was the home.”

On Friday, June 3, at 4 p.m., Cynthia will join Habitat for Humanity of Dane County and bless her home at 1188 Pine St.  

Cynthia said she is thankful for the volunteers who made her dream a reality.

Cynthia, who applied to Habitat for Humanity previously but was not accepted, said she was thrilled when she learned she was accepted the second time around.

“Habitat is such a strong program. I enjoyed the program every step along the way," Cynthia said.

Habitat for Humanity of Dane County provides simple, decent, affordable housing for families who might not otherwise become homeowners.

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