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www.pantagraph.com OUR HISTORY Lloyd Brown, a 104-year-old World War I veteran, Is shown at his home earlier this week in Charlotte Hall, Md. Brown remembers Armistice Day in 1918 as few World War I vets vanishing By Douglass K. Daniel ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON, D.C. Lloyd Brown remembers Armistice Day in 1918 as few ever so few veterans can. were so happy that the war was over," recalls Brown, of Charlotte Hall, a teenage seaman aboard the battleship USS New Hampshire when the fighting stopped.

Now 104, Brown adds, "There's not too many of us around any more." No one knows exactly how many of America's World War I veterans will celebrate Veterans Day, which marks the armistice of Nov. 11, 1918, that ended what then was considered the Great War. An estimated 2 million Americans served in Europe after the U.S. entered the war in 1917. Today, the Veterans Affairs Department lists just eight veterans as receiving disability benefits or pension compensation from service in World War I.

It says a few dozen other veterans of the war probably are too, but the government does not keep a comprehensive list. The Census Bureau stopped asking for data about those veterans years ago. Using a report of 65,000 alive in 1990 as a baseline, the VA estimates that no more than 50 remain, perhaps as few as 30. World War fueled by intense nationalism and conflicting economic and colonial interests, began in the Balkans in 1914 and quickly spread across Europe because of military alliances. The major allied powers were Great Britain, France and Russia, and they were opposed by Germany, Austria-Hungary and a few others.

The U.S. remained neutral even as Germany threatened its shipping and as anti-German sentiment grew among Americans. Congress declared war on Germany in April 1917 at the urging of President Woodrow Wilson. "The world must be made safe for democracy," Wilson said. More than 10 million troops died before the war ended with Germany's surrender.

Of the 2 million U.S. troops, more than 116,000 died and more than 200,000 were wounded. can. ror me servicemen there were lots of hugs and kisses," recalls Brown, a teenage seaman when the war ended. Today, 87.

years after the signing of the armistice that ended the war, just eight U.S. veterans -are listed as receiving dis- ability benefits or pension compensation for service in -World War I. Associated PressCHRIS GARDNER A10 The Pantagraph Friday, November 11, 2005 CLARK A. WALKEI Attorney at Law Criminal Defense Family Law Divorce Child Support SAMSUNG SUPER 120 N. Center, Ste.

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the first two years of baccalaureate education; b. careertechnical education: c. developmental instruction, including adult basic education. 2. Enrich community life through the following: a.

non-credit community education programs; b. public service activities responsive to community needs; c. services to district employersrto enhance the economic well-being of the community. 3. Maximize the potential for student success with academic, financial, and other support services.

4. Develop the general education competencies of students in critical thinking, communication, and analysis from multiple perspectives. 5. Facilitate student access by offering instruction and services in convenient locations, times, and formats and by maintaining a moderate tuition. 6.

Foster excellence in teaching and learning by supporting professional development of faculty, recognizing outstanding teaching, and encouraging use of emerging technology and innovative methods. 7. Continuously improve overall organizational performance through the professional development of all employees. 8. Promote appreciation of human diversity and commonality.

PERSONNEL AND ENROLLMENT Staff Data by Program as of June 30, 2005: FULL-TIME PART-TIME Instruction 84 Academic Support 13 Student Services 31 Public Services 11 Auxiliary Services 7 Operation Maintenance of Plant 7 Institutional Support 42 TOTAL 195 Instruction 131 Academic Support 25 Student Services 13 Public Services 36 Auxiliary Services 7 Operation Maintenance of Plant 0 Institutional Support 8 Students 50 TOTAL 270 Annual Enrollment Data by Semester Summer 04 Fall 04 Spring 05 Headcount 2,206 4.676 4,459 Credit Hours 10.138 44,232 41.458 Full-Time Equivalent 676 2,949 2.764 HEARTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT 540 ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2005 Community College District 540 Counties of DeWitt, Ford, Livingston, Logan, McLean, and Tazewell, and State of Illinois Total District Assessed Valuation: $3,251,533,663 Total District Bonded Debt: $20,745,000 Tax Revenues: Extensions Rates per $100 Education Fund $5,690,183,910 0.17500 Operations and Maintenance Fund 1,625,766,832 0.05000 Liability, Protection, and Settlement Fund 1 ,684,921 .000 0.05182 Audit Fund 86.420,000 0.00266 Bond and Interest Fund 2,598,659,000 0.07994 Protection, Health, and Safety 144,100,000 0.00443 Equity 777,116,545 0.02390 TOTAL $12,607,167,287 0.38775 STATEMENT OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2005 JSk ENDS NOVEMBER 23 (L.iJ Samsung BUY ANY SAMSUNG PHONE AND GET A630 A SAMSUNG A630 rZTTi COLOR FLIP PHONE I 'Slf)ri VEHICLE P0WER CHARGER pg(LZ Li if P'-s After Rebates: First phone S29.99-S149.99 Retail Price after Mail-in Rebates up to $100.00 I 2D -K -y Free A630 $59.99 Retail Price $30.00 Mail-in Rebate $29.99 Instant Rebate yj iBmngf" JjL JF With new 2 year Agreement per phone on plans $39.99 Monthly Access or higher. rT' 'S XLNTPL I Hi i I Call Me i' ri' 1 uaue2' lfth: jig $rfeSrtft A630 A850 A950 PHRHKIIY Monthly Access RHNE rVn UnLl jg per additional line And Get Unlimited '(J) Calling For calls with other Verizon Wireless customers When calling from within the America's ChoiceSM Coverage Area. 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VeHjOnwireless Liability, Operations Operations Protection, Bond and and and and Maintenance Education Maintenance Settlement Audit Interest (Restricted) Fund Fund Fund Fund Fund Fund AUDITED REVENUE BY SOURCE Local Government CurrentTaxes $5,572,852 $1,592,244 $2,262,226 $80,122 $1,680,301 $36,055 Back Taxes 0 0 0 0 0 0 Payment in Lieu of Taxes 0 0 0 0 0 0 Chargeback Revenue 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 Bond Proceeds 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOTAL LOCAL GOVERNMENT $5,572,852 $1,592,244 $2,262,226 $80,122 $1,680,301 36,055 State Government IL Community College Board $2,355,978 $24,933 $0 $0 $0 $0 II Slate Board of Education 66,711 0 0 0 0 0 Corporate Personal Properly 0 0 0 0 0 0 Replacement Taxes 0 618,717 0 0 0 0 Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOTAL STATE GOVERNMENT $2,422,689 $643,650 $0 $0 $0 $0 Federal Government JTPA 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other 15,204 0 0 0 0 0 TOTAL FEDERAL GOVERNMENT $15,204 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Student Tuition Fees Tuition $5,595,609 $281,758 0 0 0 0 Fees 294.241 0 0 0 0 0 TOTAL TUITION FEES $5,889,850 $281,758 $0 $0 $0 $0 Other Sources Sales and Service Fees $986,523 0 0 0 0 0 Facilities Revenue 1 1 ,849 0 0 0 0 0 Interest on Investments 128,181 30.962 3,321 109 6,524 24,362 Non-governmental Grants 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other 30.459 36.691 0 0 0 0 TOTAL OTHER SOURCES $1,157,012 $67,653 $3,321 $109 $6,524 $24,362 TRANSFERS $1,502 $0 $0 $0 $0 $502,017 TOTAL REVENUE BY SOURCE $15,059,109 $2,585.305 $2,265,547 $80,231 $1,686,825 $562,434 AUDITED EXPENDITURES BY PROGRAM Instruction $7,555,116 $0 $1,564 $0 $0 $0 Academic Support 896.106 0 0 0 0 0 Student Services 1,354,421 0 38,870 0 0 0 Public Services Continuing Education 1,066,516 0 0 0 0 0 Operation Maintenance of Plant 0 1,595.402 920,434 0 0 399,867 Institutional Support 3,605,340 195,844 576,923 63,006 1,710 0 Scholarships, student grants, waivers 482,945 0 0 0 0 0 Principal Retirement 93,314 8,299 0 0 680 000 0 Merest 6,174 589 0 0 723510 0 TRANSFERS 0 520,694 0 0 0 0 TOTAL EXPENDITURES BY PROGRAM $15.061.932 $2,320,828 $1,537,791 $63.008 $1,405.220 $399867 Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues over Expenditures ($2,823) $264,477 $727,756 $17,223 $281 605 $162 567 BEGINNING FUND BALANCE (DEFICIT) $1,011,636 $932,878 ($558,034) ($13,366) $403,134 $1 742224 AS OF JULY 1,2004 ENDING FUND BALANCE (DEFICIT) $1,008,813 $1,197,355 $169,722 $3,857 $684 739 $1 904 791 AS OF JUNE 30.2005 SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION AUDITED EXPENDITURES BY OBJECT: Salaries $10,742,550 $184,783 $385,232 $36,845 0 0 Employee Benefits 1,198,780 24.223 324,293 725 0 0 Contractual Services 884,497 330,588 747,943 25,438 $1,710 $301 General Materials Supplies 972,060 84,115 2,542 0 0 0 Conference Meeting Expense 228,990 10,909 4.455 0 0 0 Fixed Charges 229,884 315.392 65,785 0 0 0 Utilities 1,521 775.177 3.937 0 0 0 Capital Outlay 64,587 66,059 3,604 0 0 399.566 Principal Retirement 93,314 8,299 0 0 680,000 0 Interest 6.174 589 0 0 723.510 0 Other 639,575 0 0 0 0 0 RANSFERS 0 520.694 0 0 0 0 TOTAL EXPENDITURES BY OBJECT $15.061 ,932 $2,320,828 $1 ,537,791 $63.008 $1,405,220 $399,867 verizonwireless.com E1.877.2BUY.VZW VtRIZON WIRaESS COMMUNICATIONS stores All listed locations open on Sunday.

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