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BHS accepting nominations for Hall of Honor
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Press release submitted by Celeste Miller BHS Hall of Honor website - http://bhs.bettendorf.k12.ia.us/alumni/hall_of_honor Bettendorf High School is the sponsor of the "Hall of Honor" recognition program established to honor graduates who have achieved a place of distinction in the area of public or community service or have achieved a noticeably high level of performance in career or profession and have influenced the lives of others in some positive manner. Nominations are now being taken. Nominees must have: Graduated from Bettendorf High School more than 10 years prior to the induction Achieved outstanding success in his or her career Made a significant contribution to the community or to society Demonstrated distinction in professional, public, and/or community service Demonstrated a positive influence on the lives of others Please include in this letter of nomination why this individual should be considered for the Hall of Honor and the current address and telephone number of the candidate. Letters of nomination should be sent to Bettendorf High School by April 12, 2013: Jim S. Casas, Principal Bettendorf High School 3333 18th Street Bettendorf, Iowa 52722 Plaques will be presented to each individual at a special induction ceremony during Homecoming 2013. The engraved plaque containing a photograph and citation for each nominee will be on permanent display at the high school. 
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Today is Monday, May 20, the 140th day of 2013. There are 225 days left in the year.
1863 -- 150 years ago: A petition is being circulated asking the city council to order awell bored in Market Square. It would be a great accommodation to the public.
1888 -- 125 years ago: At 1 p.m. on May 18 the Mississippi River flooded its banks atRock Island and destroyed the warehouse of the Rock Island Lumber Co. and damagedRock Island Arsenal power plant. Total loss is estimated at $100,000.
1913 -- 100 years ago: Residents of Sough Rock Island Township are circulating apetition favoring the annexation of that area to the City of Rock Island.
1938 -- 75 years ago: A group of state members of the National Grandmothers Clubmeeting in Rock Island are making plans to petition for the observance of a NationalGrandmothers Day.
1963 -- 50 years ago: Deere and Co. reported today that its U.S. and Canadian sales forthe first half of the 1963 fiscal year set an all time record of $323,716.628.
1988 -- 25 years ago: William G. Lawrence, first administrative director, has retired fromPECO Enterprises, Inc. Prior to his service at PECO, Mr. Lawrence was the civilianpersonnel officer at the Rock Island Arsenal.
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