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SAMANTHA CHRISTIAN
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Kyle Morgan was training to become a firefighter at Madison College when he began to experience
strange symptoms this spring. His focus quickly
shifted from battling blazes to fighting a disease
with no known cure.
The 25-year-old husband and father from Madison was diagnosed with a rare type of kidney cancer called renal medullary carcinoma (RMC). Since
his diagnosis on May 6, the Stage IV cancer has
spread to his lungs, brain, spine, bones and lymph
nodes.
My birthday is May 1, so it was like a depressing birthday present, he said. Its weird, because
once I was diagnosed, thats when all the pain started.
Since this particular type of cancer has not yet
been researched as extensively as other cancers,
Morgan needs to seek experimental methods of
treatment out of the area that his insurance wont
cover and even those offer no guarantees.
Everything that they treat me with is guesswork, because they dont know how to do it or if
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Business
Kyle Morgans former True Coffee coworkers set up a huge party last month to raise money for his ongoing
treatments after he was diagnosed with a rare form of kidney cancer in May. Here, his wife, Anna, and daughter, Alivia, 2, join him in front of a Fitchburg fire truck at the party.
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Eagle School has expanded its schoolhouse and added students in response to
steep demand.
A new wing has increased
floor space by 78 percent
and will permit a 31 percent rise in enrollment at
the independent Fitchburg
school, which serves gifted
children grades kindergarten through eight.
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the city to get her money back after a separate change to plans involving a connecting bike path
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If you go
What: Fitchburg Senior Center
2015 travel presentation
When: 2-4 p.m., Wednesday,
Sept. 10
Where: Fitchburg Senior Center
Info: 270-4290
activity level and location. The center is
holding a presentation on travel plans
at the Fitchburg Senior Center (5510 E.
Lacy Road) from 2-4 p.m. Wednesday,
Sept. 10, where company representatives will present trip options, answer
questions and take reservations. There is
no cost for the meeting, but registration
is required by calling 270-4290.
Trip selections for 2015 are:
February (10 days) Highlights of
Sunny Florida (including two nights in
Key West)
April (eight days) Flavors of the
South, including New Orleans, Memphis and Lake Charles
May (10 or 13 days) Ireland
June or July (nine days) Trains of
the Colorado Rockies
October (12 days) National
Parks of the Southwest, featuring the
Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta.
If you go
What: Walk for Wishes
When: 8:30 a.m., Sunday, Sept.
14
Where: McKee Farms Park
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Madison-area children living with
life-threatening medical conditions,
like 9-year-old Kendall Oberg of
Fitchburg, who received her wish to
go to Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas
to play with dolphins and sea lions
last summer.
Oberg, who will lead Walk for
Wishes as this years front runner,
is living with a rare arterial disease
called Takayasus arteritis. Her
wish gave her and her family a joyfilled break from frequent medical
appointments, procedures and surgeries.
For more information about
Make-A-Wish Wisconsin call the
Madison Regional Office at 2524321 or visit wisconsin.wish.org.
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Agora Art Fair
Fitchburg Technology
Campus is hosting a Back
to School Block Party from
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Aug. 14, at 2690 Research
Park Dr., between Lacy
Road and McGann Drive.
The event will feature
live music from the Hometown Sweethearts from 5-8
p.m. A raffle fundraiser
for the Fitchburg Public
Library will take place at
7:30 p.m. Other activities
include arts and crafts, face
painting, balloon twisting,
photo booth, open gym, a
childrens outdoor movie,
The LEGO Movie, at 8
p.m., and appearances by
Bucky Badger and the UW
cheerleaders, James the
Magician and the police
squad, a fire truck, motorcycle and ambulance.
Bike-In Movies
Wheels and Reels celebrates Madisons cycling
community by offering
Bike-In Movie screenings at Gunflint Trail Park
on Aug. 15 and Sept. 12.
Guests may arrive at 6 p.m.
to claim their spot on the
lawn, snack on items from
local food carts and play
lawn games. Movies are
scheduled to start at sunset
and will be projected on a
30-foot cinema screen for
an authentic drive-in theatre
experience.
Bridge Lessons
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trump contracts. All playing
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Sept. 2 from 9:30-11:30
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The cost is $20. For more
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at 270-4290 to register.
Summer Fest
Celebrate the peak of the
summer harvest with live
music and a community
pig roast during Summer
Fest at the Farmers Market
from 3-6 p.m., Thursday,
Aug. 21, at Agora Pavilion. The event is a benefit
for the Fitchburg Optimist
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Despite a Common
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Verona schools:
Letters were mailed in early August to VASD parents
with information. Process can be completed online, or
attend two community registration events:
Thursday, Aug. 14, 3-7 p.m., Knights of Columbus,
5256 Verona Road, Fitchburg
Monday, Aug. 18, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Boys and Girls
Club, 4619 Jenewein Road, Fitchburg
Oregon schools:
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day. Those days are:
Thursday, Aug. 14, 12-6 p.m.
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programming. Families enjoyed popcorn, fresh fruit
and parfaits, face painting, balloons, live music and
the usual market finds. Above, Peyton Longley, 4, digs
into a bag of kettle corn while Orrin Bullous, 3, relaxes
in the shade at the Agora Pavilion during Kids Fest.
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Summer in Bloom
Oak Bank and the Fitchburg Chamber of Commerce held the 14th annual Summer After Hours Summer in Bloom
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Heather Kaarakka of the Wisconsin Department of Natural
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of bats in our ecosystem to an audience at the McKee Farms
Park Shelter. She and members of the Resource Conservation
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Q. With the start of school right around the corner, what recommendations do you have for
Q. 401k rollovers are all the rage. But did you know that rollovers can
be VERY TRICKY?
A. Every year we see more and more kids with neck, shoulder and back pain as a result of over weight
A. It seems simple: rollover your corporate plan dollars into an individual IRA.
But if you dont rollover those dollars into a matching account type, you could
be paying a large tax bill that year. Be very careful when trying to do a rollover
on your own. Do you have pre-tax, post-tax and Roth dollars? Sometimes it takes
a call to the company to determine the breakdown. If you do have a mixture of
Kristin Kellerman
accounts within your 401k, you cannot roll out one type separately from the
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others. Its called the cream in the coffee ruleyou must take out equal parts of
every type. It is always good practice to seek professional advice to ensure that no mistakes are made
on the only retirement money you have.
and/or improperly worn packs. Lets start by first getting them the correct backpack. A good pack
should have function first and fashion second. Find a pack that is sturdy, or slightly rigid as well as
padded on the portion that rests against the spine. This will protect the back and force the items inside to
sit properly. Make sure the pack has wide padded shoulder straps in order to help distribute the weight
Jill Unwin,
evenly. Look for a pack that has at least one waist strap and if possible, a chest strap as well. Using
D.C., C.C.E.P
these straps will keep the weight from shifting when you move. A good pack will cost between $50 and
$150. Finding the right back pack is only half of the equation; how you wear it and how much you put
in it determines the risk of injury. A pack should not be carried on one shoulder or below the waist. Both of these positions put
undue stress on the shoulders and back. Proper position is always on both shoulders and above the beltline. The weight of the pack
should be no more than 10-20% of the persons body weight. If your child does complain of neck, shoulder or back pain a thorough
chiropractic evaluation is in order to determine any damage to the nervous or musculoskeletal system.
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a healthy senior?
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interest changes periodically, typically in relation to an index. While
the monthly payments that you make with a fixed-rate mortgage are
relatively stable, payments on an ARM loan will likely change. There
are advantages and disadvantages to each type of mortgage, and the
best way to select a loan product is by talking to us.
A. Even though you are currently in good health, it is never too early
to start looking for an assisted living facility. More and more facilities
for seniors offer graduated living options. Many facilities have 2 or 3
levels of living that range from no care needed, to some care needed,
or even if full assisted living care is needed. We recommend you
look around, visit several places, ask a lot of questions about activities and what price options
they have. You will find the right place for you. Planning ahead today will make the transition
easier tomorrow!
REAL ESTATE
ATTORNEY
Q. We would like to buy but do not qualify for a loan because of our credit
score. Are we missing an opportunity to buy a house?
A. Who knows what the market will present us with in the coming years, but delaying
a home purchase is the right thing to do until your financial picture improves. Rest
assured, when things do improve, there will be financing available to make a purchase.
The most important thing to do now is to formulate your plan to be in a position to
move forward when the time comes, and a conversation with your financial advisor,
accountant, or a local bank loan officer can assist you with that plan. Stick to a plan,
Kathy Bartels
and you will be ready before you know it, and I will be here ready to assist. In the
Realtor
meantime, monitor the housing market online,become familiar with the neighborhoods
you would consider moving into, and if you are renting, ask your landlord to insert a lease provision that
allows you to break the lease if you buy a home. Keep me in the loop!
Kathy Bartels
(608) 235-2927
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SENIOR CARE
Kathryn Newhouse
experienced early in life can cause skin cancer in later years. However, damage caused by the suns rays is
cumulative, spanning a persons entire lifetime in the sun. Knowing this, it may not be surprising to learn that cases
of skin cancer among seniors are more prevalent than in the younger population. Skin cancer among seniors is a
serious matter as over 50% of deaths associated with it occur in people over the age of 65. Perhaps this is because
some older adults are not aware of the suns continuous damaging rays or think the danger of skin cancer is not as
high as they age. Aging skin loses its ability to protect itself so it is critical that seniors protect their skin from the
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sun. Wrinkles, decreased elasticity, age spots, dryness and other skin conditions make it harder to detect abnormal
cancerous lesions. Seniors who develop melanoma are not as likely to have a good prognosis as younger generations.
Early detection of melanoma can mean the difference between life and death. If a mole is raised, changes shape, has jagged edges, discolorations,
signs of bleeding or you notice other skin abnormalities, a doctor should be seen immediately. While not all skin cancer lesions are malignant, it is
important as a person ages to be proactive in detecting skin cancer. Regular self-examinations and yearly appointments with a health pro are crucial.
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medical or business purposes. Obviously, personal auto expenses are not tax deductible but
they may be if they are directly related to obtaining medical care or incurred when travel is
associated with a charitable organization like a church or Goodwill. To claim these miles, keep
an auto log which details how many miles were driven, when and why. Medical miles may
be claimed at $0.24 per mile and charitable miles at $0.14 per mile driven based on 2013 tax
law. These expenses can only be claimed on Form 1040, Schedule A - Itemized Deductions.
Automobile expenses for business purposes can be claimed using actual expense data plus
allowable depreciation or by claiming $0.56 (2014 rate) per mile driven. The rules and choices
associated with business mileage are numerous and require the specialized knowledge of an
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Former assistant
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Verona Area High School graduate Rachel Hernandez tees off on the 14th hole during the 2013 WIAA Division 1 state golf meet at University Ridge Golf Course.
Hernandez recently joined the University of Wisconsin-Stout womens golf team and also plans on majoring in Golf Enterprise Management.
Majoring in golf
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ANTHONY IOZZO
Remembering VAHS
Hernandez started learning golf at a young age, but it
wasnt until high school that
she began to work hard to
hone her skills.
And it also was beginning
of friendships that helped
shape her personality and
how she acts on-and-off the
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The Nine Springs Golf Course in Fitchburg held the Futures Tour No. 9 tournament on Aug. 1.
Boys and girls were broken into two
age groups: 11-and-under and 12-14.
The boys top three overall was decided
in a playoff. Hans Meganck defeated Maxamillian Xiong. Both golfers finished (31)
before the playoff. Both golfers were also
the top two in the boys 11-and-under group.
Noah Kirsch, who was first in the 12-14
group, took third overall with a 33.
Brett Wieland was third in the
11-and-under group (34). Jared Christensen was second in the 12-14 group
(34), while Joe Guerrera and Carson
Frisch tied for third (35).
Kendra Swanson took first overall for
the girls with a 40, while Lauren Krieg
was second with a 41. Both girls were
also first and second in the 12-14 group.
Mya Nicholson, who was first in the
11-and-under group, was third overall
with a 43.
Holly Murphy and Ashley Weber tied
for third in the 12-14 group (45). Claudia
Seeman took second in the 11-and-under
group (44), and Caitlyn Hegenbarth was
third (52).
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The Seminole Pool Synchronized
Swimming Team held its annual
Water Ballet show on July 24.
The show featured 27 swimmers,
ranging in age from 6 to 11. The
girls demonstrated their skills by
performing in six routine groups,
plus a Girl Power-themed finale.
The team is co-coached by Nell
Bekiares and Kole Binger. Bekiares
is a research scientist and former
a member of the University of
Illinois Illini Synchro, a synchronized swim team that competed
Big Ten. Since then, she has taught
swim lessons and synchronized
swimming at numerous facilities in
Minnesota, Illinois and Wisconsin.
Binger is a graduate of Verona
Area High School and a student
at the University of WisconsinMadison. Binger has been a swim
instructor, lifeguard and water
ballet instructor at Seminole Pool
since 2008.
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a science lab, a computer lab
complete with a server room
and a 300-seat auditorium
wired with stage lights and
microphones.
The school held its eighthgrade graduation at the auditorium in June.
Another new space is the
innovation lab, a hands-on
workshop that melds subjects like physics, computing
and math, reflecting Eagles
interdisciplinary approach to
education. Computer teacher
Jack Maloney said students
will use the lab, for example,
to analyze trebuchets catapults that use counterweights
to launch projectiles they
build in science class.
Well make a computer
model that fires a certain
distance based on the weight
of the shot, the length of the
arm and other variables,
Maloney said. Then well
test it out using various values for the variables and try
to find values that launch
projectiles the farthest.
The cost of the expansion
is an estimated $4.1 million. The school kicked off
a capital campaign in 2012
and met its initial $500,000
goal in eight months. A second phase began last October
and has netted $130,000 in
new donations. The majority
of gifts have come from individuals, including pledges of
$100,000 and $50,000 from
current and former Eagle
families.
Mason said funds raised
through the capital campaign
provide the seed money to
build. The school will repay
the remainder of the $3.1
million bank loan it took
out for the project through
tuition and future donations.
Humble beginnings,
steady growth
Mary Olsky and Elizabeth
Conner hatched Eagle in 1982
out of a single classroom in
Hoyt School, located on Madisons near west side. The
Madison Metropolitan School
District had closed Hoyt,
which now serves as Madison
School and Community Recreation headquarters, and was
renting classrooms to outside
organizations.
Olsky had enrolled her son
in a program for gifted students at Midvale Elementary
School but was not satisfied
with the quality of instruction.
She met Conner at a conference for elementary school
writers and they began discussing the possibility of creating their own school.
After visits to schools for
precocious kids in Wisconsin
and neighboring states, they
opened Eagle. The inaugural
class comprised 12 students,
three of whom were children
of the co-founders.
The school grew quickly
by the start of the second
year, enrollment had nearly
tripled. A second classroom
was rented, then a third. It
was becoming clear that
Eagle would not call Hoyt
home for much longer.
Olsky and Conner, aided
by an Eagle parent who
worked as a real estate developer, started to look for land
on which to build a new
facility. They settled on a lot
across from Elver Park on
Madisons southwest side.
The school began operating
out of the sky blue two-story
building in March 1986.
Above, Eagle School director Carole Mason stands in one of the new classrooms that was built as part of the addition. Below, the school
will also feature a new parking lot outside of the auditorium.
curriculum is marked by
specialization teachers
generally stick to one subject and collaborative planning. Young students learning the computer keyboard
type poems they previously
wrote by hand in language
arts class. A study of origami
construction complements a
unit on Japanese culture and
history.
To help kids make sense
of things, you want to find
as many cross-subject connections as you can, Mason
said. It makes the material
that much more meaningful.
Many Eagle teachers bring
advanced degrees and pertinent professional experience
with them into the classroom.
Science teacher Maggie Van
Boldrik has a Ph.D. in biochemistry. Katie McEnaney,
who teaches language arts,
social studies and drama, has
an archaeology degree from
Harvard and has done fieldwork in the United States and
abroad.
McEnaneys second- and
third-graders study world
civilizations one continent at
a time. As part of their unit
on Europe, she showed photos of the dig site in Pompeii,
Italy, where she and colleagues excavated an ancient
city block.
I try to bring my personal experience and travel
into the classroom to help
students feel a connection to
different people and places,
McEnaney said.
Substantial workload
aims to prepare
Academic rigor is at the
heart of Eagles mission.
Mason estimates that the
average class is two years
ahead of grade level.
That means in math, students enter high school having completed algebra and
geometry and are on track
to take Advanced Placement
calculus as juniors.
Its a substantial workload, said Mason. Our
academic focus prepares students for all the opportunities
that lie ahead.
Eagles integrated
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A proposed quarry on
Grandview Road that drew a
roomful of opposition in late
January still hasnt begun
its official approval process
with the City of Fitchburg.
Yahara Materials originally brought its plan for a
50-acre quarry on the Robert
and Nancy Wolf property at
6194 Grandview Road to
community members Jan.
22, but has taken no action
with Fitchburg since after
Fitchburg.
Yahara Materials superintendent Tim Geoghegan
told the Star in an email the
company is doing its due
diligence and conducting
ongoing studies as part of the
decision process on moving
forward.
Additionally, we have
heard the concerns of area
residents and want to do
everything we can to answer
their questions, so we are
taking our time to compile
the necessary information,
Geoghegan wrote.
The City of Fitchburg
planning and zoning office
confirmed Yahara Materials
had not submitted a Conditional Use Permit as of
Wednesday, Aug. 6.
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new metering systems.
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Alders approved a plan
proposed by Ald. Richard Bloomquist (Dist.
2) to use the citys fund
balance to pay for land
costs associated with the
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future fire station projects.
Bloomquist wrote that
about $2.8 million would
be available in 2015 and
2016 from the sale of the
old fire stations, the general fund balance, fire
impact fees and some borrowing.
Ald. Steve Arnold
(D-4) had sought a related amendment that would
have allowed the council
to reuse the soon-to-be
vacant fire stations for
some other community
use if the city could not
get more than $1 million
by selling the stations.
Arnolds amendment
was defeated 6-2 with
only Arnold and Dorothy
Krause (D-1) supporting
it.
Bloomquist said the
city should sell the two
old sites to help pay for
the new stations and the
equipment housed in them.
Thats a realistic thing
Road projects
The second phase of
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to completion in 2019
after the city talked with
the Wisconsin Department
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plans for the intersection
of McKee Road and Verona Road.
The $3.85 million project had been planned for
2015-2017, but will be
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VERONA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
BUDGET PUBLICATION 2014-2015
Audited
2012-2013
6,880,954
7,322,989
Unaudited
2013-2014
7,322,989
7,739,041
Budget
2014-2015
7,739,041
7,739,041
0
30,407,296
1,831,427
0
21,943,695
1,018,757
138,466
55,339,641
0
30,697,635
1,797,724
0
26,294,624
1,413,846
300,722
60,504,551
0
29,944,889
818,436
0
30,065,502
1,230,721
37,562
62,097,110
31,089,756
17,316,200
6,491,650
54,897,606
32,641,368
19,946,701
7,500,430
60,088,499
33,731,150
20,616,241
7,749,719
62,097,110
SPECIAL PROJECTS
FUND
Beginning Fund Balance
Ending Fund Balance
REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES
EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES
Audited
2012-2013
70,820
158,212
9,609,710
9,522,318
Unaudited
2013-2014
158,212
253,034
10,084,626
9,989,804
Budget
253,034
253,034
9,943,211
9,943,211
DEBT SERVICE
FUND
Beginning Fund Balance
Ending Fund Balance
REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES
EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES
Audited
2012-2013
3,948,895
3,861,035
8,117,590
8,205,450
Unaudited
2013-2014
3,861,035
2,614,190
3,061,689
4,308,534
Budget
2014-2015
2,614,190
2,614,190
2,750,849
2,750,849
CAPITAL PROJECTS
FUND
Beginning Fund Balance
Ending Fund Balance
REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES
EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES
FOOD SERVICE
FUND
Audited
2012-2013
897,106
3,096,401
2,902,241
702,946
Audited
2012-2013
Unaudited
2013-2014
3,096,401
637,657
3,184
2,461,928
Unaudited
2013-2014
Budget
2014-2015
637,657
639,720
2,063
0
250,648
192,839
2,052,977
2,110,786
192,839
157,250
2,135,499
2,171,088
General
Fund
Beginning Fund Balance
Ending Fund Balance
REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES
Transfers-In (Source 100)
Local Sources (Source 200)
Inter-district Payments (Source 300 + 400)
Intermediate Sources (Source 500)
State Sources (Source 600)
Federal Sources (Source 700)
All Other Sources (Source 800 + 900)
TOTAL REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES
EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES
Instruction (Function 100 000)
Support Services (Function 200 000)
Non-Program Transactions (Function 400 000)
TOTAL EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES
Budget
2014-2015
157,250
157,250
2,326,067
2,326,067
Fund 80 Community Service Fund - This fund is used to account for such activities as adult education, community recreation programs such as evening/weekend natatorium operation,
community theatre, day care services, and other programs which are not elementary and secondary educational programs but have the primary function of serving the community. Expenditures for these activities, including cost allocations for salaries, benefits, travel, purchased services, etc. are included in this fund to the extent feasible. The district is budgeting $293,562
for natatorium operation and $140,131 community education services for 2014-15.
Unaudited
2013-2014
Audited
2012-2013
29,521
39,248
432,719
Audited
2012-2013
0
0
0
0
Unaudited
2013-2014
0
0
0
0
Budget
2014-2015
0
0
0
0
Audited
2012-2013
75,862,098
5,801,077
4,020,000
66,041,021
Unaudited
2013-2014
79,485,530
6,853,050
0
72,632,480
Budget
2014-2015
77,550,930
6,531,027
0
71,019,903
4.30%
9.98%
-2.22%
PROPOSED PROPERTY
TAX LEVY
General Fund
Referendum Debt Service Fund
Non-Referendum Debt Service Fund
Capital Expansion Fund
Community Service Fund
TOTAL SCHOOL LEVY
PERCENTAGE INCREASE -TOTAL LEVY FROM PRIOR YEAR
Audited
2012-2013
30,231,218
4,052,811
0
1,000
280,275
34,565,304
Unaudited
2013-2014
30,385,334
2,765,755
0
1,000
280,275
33,432,364
Budget
2014-2015
29,709,654
2,750,849
0
1,000
280,275
32,741,778
2.29%
-3.28%
-2.07%
COMMUNITY
SERVICE FUND
Budget
2014-2015
39,248
36,701
463,130
36,701
36,701
433,693
Addendum: Revenue Limit Exemption for Energy Conservation s.121.91(4)(0)1. The Verona Area School District exercised its taxing authority to exceed the revenue limit on a non- recurring
basis by $1,776,359 on energy efficiency measures and renewable energy products for the 2013-2014 school year. The district has expended $1,776,359 of this revenue limit authority.
As a result of these expenditures, the district has met the following annual savings performance indicators : Indoor Lighting - $51,846, Outdoor Lighting - $10,622, Water Conservation $9,162, Building Envelope Improvements - $17,917, Demand Controlled Ventilation and Heat Recovery - $22,568, Variable Frequency Drive, Fan, and Hot Water Pump Controls - $39,200,
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Cancer: True Coffee holds family fundraiser for former employee to help with treatments
What: Raise funds for
cancer treatment for Kyle
Morgan
Donations: Checks
can be made out directly
to Kyle Morgan with
benefit in the memo line
and sent to any UW Credit
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Fundraisers: Upcoming
events are listed on the
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Above, Carson Noll, 4, of Madison, plays mini golf during the fundraising event while his father Trevor
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Lucky accident
Morgans diagnosis was
the result of a lucky accident. Earlier this spring,
Morgan had sustained
injuries from working
out, including a dislocated shoulder and what he
thought was a sprained rib.
Doctors took X-rays, but
they originally missed what
was really behind his back
pain a tumor.
On May 5 he went into
the ER because he noticed
blood in his urine. At this
point he and doctors were
still not aware of the tumor.
After all these injuries I
was having back-to-back,
they finally gave me a CT
scan, he said. They said
(my) lymph nodes (were)
swollen and thats probably
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in the door at MD Anderson, and thats not including what the treatment costs
will be or staying in hotels
and (taking) flights, he
said. We are keeping that
option open, but its not at
the top of our priority list
just because we cant afford
it. Thats why were raising money, to see if we can
possibly go down there.
In the meantime, Morgan
has been seeing a naturopathic doctor who recommended he take vitamins to
increase certain levels in his
body that will help with the
chemo.
Ive been trying to find
the natural remedies and
alternative methods because
I know all the praise that
they get online. Plus, were
pretty much holistic at
home anyway. So weve
been trying to lean on the
vitamins and eating certain
types of vegetables (and)
organic and trying to be
healthy, he said. Thats
pretty much my best hope
at this point, because the
doctors keep on saying that
they dont know if the chemos even going to work,
and these low success rates
they keep hitting me with.
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