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Citizens sought for new 'engagement committee'

Submitted by Tabatha Wethal, Channel3000.com Community Reporter
Wednesday, February 6th, 2013, 7:30pm

School board plans to add 4 reps to new committee    

The Sun Prairie School Board said it will soon add a new committee on community engagement and is seeking four community members to serve as citizen representatives.

The Community Engagement Committee will assist the board in identifying community interests and developing collaborative relationships throughout the community beginning in March, according to the district website.

A list of further responsibilities and information about the community engagement group is available online through the Sun Prairie-Area School District website.

Individuals who are interested should put together a letter containing:

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Cardinal Heights kids get updated 21st century computer course offering

Submitted by Tabatha Wethal, Channel3000.com Community Reporter
Friday, January 18th, 2013, 7:45am

Sun Prairie School Board made several decisions at its Monday meeting    

Cardinal Heights Upper Middle School students will no longer be able to enroll in Document Processing I beginning next year. Instead, interested students will receive a more rounded education with Computer Applications I.

Members of the Sun Prairie School Board approved a motion on Monday to change a computer course from “Document Processing I” to “Computer Applications I,” which changes the focus of the class to learn skills more fit for a 21s t century student.

Other decisions made at the Sun Prairie School Board’s Monday meeting were:

  • To declare Jan. 14-18, 2013, Adult School Crossing Guard Recognition Week
  • To name the outdoor concession stand “Pidd’s Home Plate” for a former teacher and coach, Leon Piddington, in exchange for $25,000 donation to the school’s foundation
  • A schedule for upcoming meetings was approved
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County joins efforts to help youth vulnerable to sex trafficking

Submitted by Channel3000 Web Staff
Thursday, January 10th, 2013, 7:09pm

Funds, coordination key topics in conversation on ending the crime    

Dane County is taking steps to raise awareness on the issue of human sex trafficking.

Dane County Executive Joe Parisi said Thursday that the county is focused on coordinated education efforts and resources for homeless and runaway youth.

The 2013 county budget includes $30,000 to replace recently eliminated federal funds that support outreach services to homeless and runaway youth, a group that youth advocates cautioned are susceptible to trafficking.

"At the very base, this problem exists because there's a demand for people to buy sex," Parisi said. "People need to realize if they're going to go out and purchase someone's body to use, that is not a victimless crime."

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Council OK’s Union Cab taxi contract

Submitted by Kyle Geissler, Managing Editor, Channel3000.com
Wednesday, December 26th, 2012, 11:01am

Acting on a recommendation from city staff and the Transit Commission, members of the Sun Prairie City Council on Dec. 18 approved a new two-year contract with Union Cab of Madison to provide the city’s rideshare taxi cab and corner mini-bus service.

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Pocan visits local businesses

Submitted by Carin Morrell on Wednesday, October 10th, 8:05 pm

 

Two government officials will meet with local small business owners Thursday.

State Representative Mark Pocan and State Representative Gary Hebl will visit Sun Prairie and Cottage Grove in an effort to understand the needs of these communities, said a press release.

Pocan will begin at Buck & Honey's, a Sun Prairie restaurant, at 1:30 p.m.  He will visit other businesses in the area before travelling to Ace Hardware in Cottage Grove at 3 p.m.

Pocan, a Democratic nominee for U.S. Congress in Wisconsin's 2nd Congressional District, is also a small business owner.

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Whalen, Krachey Coast To School Board Victories

Submitted by Scott Beedy, Channel 3000 Community Editor
Wednesday, April 4th, 2012, 1:19pm
Whalen, Krachey Coast To School Board Victories

Voters filled two open seats on the Sun Prairie School Board on Tuesday.

Incumbent John Whalen led all candidates with more than 3,500 votes. Mike Krachey finished second and beat out fellow challenger Gary Naud handily.

Krachey finished with 3,020 votes to Naud's 1,422.

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Incumbents Hold On In Pair Of Sun Prairie Council Races

Submitted by Scott Beedy, Channel 3000 Community Editor
Wednesday, April 4th, 2012, 1:15pm
Incumbents Hold On In Pair Of Sun Prairie Council Races

Sun Prairie's City Council will look the same after as it did before Tuesday's eliciting.

District 1 incumbent Hariah Hutkowski narrowly defeated challenger Tiffany Keogh 712 to 687. The race finished in a 51 to 49 percent outcome.

District 4 incumbent Mary Polenske topped Dave Carlson 698 to 467 votes.

 

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