Snow emergency declared 5 p.m. through 9 a.m. Friday    

A snow emergency in the City of Sun Prairie will take effect at 5 p.m. Thursday and continue through 9 a.m.
Friday, the city said.

The Public Works Department said in a news release just after noon Thursday that no parking is allowed on city streets during the snow emergency.

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

The Sun Prairie Volunteer Fire Department asked residents Friday to be sure to clear nearby fire hydrants of snow when shoveling out of the more than two feet of flakes that fell in the last 48 hours.

Angela White, assistant to the fire chief, reminded Sun Prairians to clear at least 3-5 feet of snow around each hydrant to ensure the department can access it if needed.

White said shoveling hydrants out can save time in the event of a fire and protect lives and property if an incident were to occur.