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Former AU professor cleared of battery charge . . . http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/beaconnews/news/491917,2_1_AU01_CHAMBERS_S1.article By MATT HANLEY --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Don Griffin - our Beloved Driver's Ed teacher (update): THIS EMAIL IS TO INFORM YOU OF THE PASSING OF A BELOVED
TEACHER, DON GRIFFIN, ON JAN. 17, 2004, FROM PNEUMONIA. HE TAUGHT AT
EAST HIGH 38 YEARS AND DRIVERS ED AND BOOKKEEPING WERE HIS MAIN SUBJECTS.
HE WAS ATHLETIC DIRECTOR FOR 17 YEARS. HE ALSO TAUGHT AT WALDO WHEN IT
WAS STILL THE HIGH SCHOOL, AND WAS THE FOOTBALL COACH. THANK YOU FOR
YOUR ATTENTION CONCERNING THIS MATTER. JUDY RAGSDALE, IN JESUS, HIS DAUGHTER
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME IF ANY QUESTIONS. P.S. I GRADUATED IN
1970 FROM EAST HIGH Patricia Early's UNSOLVED Mystery is being investigated AGAIN! 29-November-2006 Hello Fellow Alumni! I was recently contacted by Regina Griffin from CBS 2 Special Project
and I spoke She was searching the internet for her next "Cold Case" segment
that she wants to produce Regina would like to hear from any of you who know anything about the
case. She will keep your You can see her email below and her contact information. PLEASE contact
her ASAP so that she can If any of you have contact with Mary Early - please let her know too! :-D Take care everyone, and Happy Holidays! Respectfully, Carol Bulas Crowell Honkanen -----Original Message----- Carol, I am producer at WBBM-TV in Chicago. I produce a segment called “Cold Case” and I am interested in profiling the Patricia Early case. I saw that you were instrumental in getting former classmates to respond. I would like to talk to you about that. Please call me at your earliest convenience. Thank you, Regina Griffin --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thursday, October 26, 2006 Art "Gonzo" Garza needs a Drummer for his Band ASAP! If you, or anyone you know wants to be a Drummer in a band, contact Art "Gonzo" Garza as soon as possible. He needs YOU immediately! His e-mail address is badbass8@yahoo.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sunday, February 12, 2006
GATES SCHOOL TURNS 50! Committee seeking former teachers and students to plan celebration
(Aurora) – The Gates School Birthday Bash Committee is planning the school’s 50th anniversary celebration that will be held in September 2006.
The committee is seeking former teachers, students, and parents to participate in the planning process.
Any memorabilia from Gates (i.e. pictures, yearbooks, t-shirts, newspaper clippings, programs, etc.) will be accepted to be a part of the celebration display.
Anyone wishing to submit memorabilia or volunteer for the committee should contact Gates School Principal, Janet Klemm, at 630.299.5600. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AU professor charged with fondling student . . . By Tim Wagner AURORA — A veteran Aurora University professor — who told police he teaches sexual harassment classes — faces misdemeanor battery charges after allegedly fondling a 22-year-old female student. Roger David Chambers, 59, a professor in the university's arts and science department, was arrested after the incident, which occurred at 10:30 a.m. Monday in his office on the fourth floor of Eckhart Hall on the university campus, police said. Chambers was released after posting $100 bond. The student told police she went to Chambers' office to explain why she missed a class. She said Chambers put his hand underneath her shirt and fondled her breast. She pushed his hand away and left his office, the report said. The victim was crying and appeared frightened while speaking to police, the report said. Police questioned Chambers, who confirmed the student met with him on Monday. Chambers said the student was upset about missing class and a test. Police told Chambers the victim's account. Asked if it was true, Chambers said "no," before telling police: "I teach sexual harassment classes." The victim signed a complaint for battery, and Chambers was arrested. He is scheduled to appear in court on March 2. Chambers has taught at Aurora University for 28 years. He teaches political science. His current teaching status was not immediately known, said Barbara Wilcox, the university's assistant vice president of communications. "The trustees, administration, faculty and staff at Aurora University take allegations of misconduct and harassment seriously," Wilcox said. "We are mindful of the rights and needs of all individuals involved in this situation and will cooperate fully with the Aurora Police Department."
Luncheon on May 13, 2005 (East Aurora High School Alumni Association): Date 5/13 Friday ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hello Everyone, Hi Carol - After talking this over a lot the last week with **************
, we have decided not to attend the reunion. ******************************************************************************************************************************************** --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sad News: Angela Dillard (EAHS Class of 79) died on Saturday, 26 February 2005 from an apparent heart attack. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- East Aurora Class Reunion 68, 69 and 70 Press Release: East Aurora Classes of 68,
69 and 70 are joining together to host a joint reunion Friday, August
19, 2005. The classes will attend the Aurora "Friday Night Alive"
in Downtown Aurora. On Saturday, August 20, 2005 the classes will gather
at Gaslight Manor, 2435 Church Road, Aurora. Time to be arranged. For
further information to volunteer or assist, contact Dr. Bill Park at 630.844.2500
or email Bpark27950@aol.com. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
War News/Updates: This site has photos and updates of those we know and love, who are on-duty @ War. click the link! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Murder Mystery Needs to be Solved after 25 Years (YOUR help is
very much needed!): No arrests: Disappearance, death of teenager remains unsolved 25 years later -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- STAFF WRITER AURORA — On a fall morning more than two decades ago, two men out hunting stumbled across a human skull and other skeletal remains scattered in a swampy field. The discovery answered the question of where a missing Aurora teenager had gone. But the find generated even more questions, the most important of which remain unanswered today: Who killed Patricia Sue Early and why? News of the death of the 17-year-old former East Aurora High School student caused as few waves in the community as did her disappearance a year earlier. The girl's mysterious death received little media attention and, while some in her family worried about her well-being, her parents never reported her missing to police. Early's death officially is classified as undetermined, a ruling issued by a coroner's jury about a month after the discovery of her remains near a set of railroad tracks in Naperville Township. Police suspected foul play, but no charges were filed. Twenty-five years later, Early's death is an open investigation within the cold case squad of the DuPage County Sheriff's Department. Through a spokesman, the department declined to discuss the facts of the case, acknowledging, however, the office never made an arrest. Early's death and the questions that surround it still haunt her fraternal twin sister, a Montgomery woman whose phone call helped authorities discover the identity of the remains. Mary Early said she has lived through two decades of unhappy birthdays and constantly questions what happened and why no one seems to care. She also has her suspicions about who might be responsible. There are clues — though they eventually could prove false — that police haven't investigated. In an interview, the 42-year-old grandmother said she hasn't told investigators about how her sister's missing ID card was given to her several years ago, or about people in Patricia Early's life who have checkered pasts. "I just wonder if she was still alive when they dumped her, if she laid in pain for days," Mary Early said, swallowing sobs. "This guy, does he think of her, that he killed her? Does he have a sister that he loves so much? Does he have a mom?" On July 13, 1979 — the last day anyone admits to seeing Early alive — her family watched as the rebellious teenager entered a car occupied by two Hispanic men. She was headed to a party, according to reports. Early would never return to her parents' Grove Street house, the place she had moved out of several weeks earlier after an argument with her father, Ernest. Investigators would later question why Early's parents, now deceased, appeared to show such little concern for their daughter's disappearance. Sometime later, unidentified people returned some of the girl's clothing to the home with the "indication (the teenager) would not be needing them," according to a DuPage County coroner's report. When the teenager failed to show, some figured she had run away, perhaps to meet up with another friend. Early even left her 3-year-old son in the safety of her grandparents when she got in that car. But Early's sister said she thought it odd that the girl she shared her blonde-haired good looks with would simply vanish without telling anyone. Mary Early said she asked her parents to call the police and eventually tried to file a missing-person report with the Aurora Police Department, but was turned away because she wasn't an adult. An Aurora police spokesman confirmed officers never took a report that Early was missing. The disappearance remained a mystery until Mary Early read a newspaper clipping 15 months later. The story, short on information, described the discovery of the skeleton of a young woman of "slight build." The details, while sketchy, led several law enforcement agencies to inquire. Was this the body of a young woman who went missing on July 26, 1976, or perhaps a woman who disappeared on Sept. 15, 1978? In fact, the skeleton was that of Early, but the confirmation wouldn't be made for several days.
Authorities would eventually recover two bags full of remains and items associated with the scene. One piece of clothing — a fragment of a bra with a giraffe on it — would convince Mary Early her sister had been found. Investigators initially had little to work with in their task to learn the identity of the remains. A forensic pathologist brought in to examine the bones concluded they belonged to a young female from a middle-class family. But then Mary Early called, and soon her sister's dental records were brought to investigators, who confirmed a match on Nov. 18, 1980. Patricia Early's remains were donated to science.
After leaving home, Patricia Early stayed with friends. A report suggests she was sexually abused during the last weeks of her life. More than 40 people were interviewed. A commander with the sheriff's office appeared confidant the case would be solved. "We've got some good leads," he said at the time. But still no arrests. And even as the memory of a horrible discovery on an autumn day began to fade, Mary Early waited for justice. She still waits. 11/14/04 LEADS: -----Original Message----- Carol, Found a picture of her in the Simmons Jr High Class book of 76-77. Currently my Scanner is not up and running should have up by next weekend but maybe someone else that went to Simmons might provide a picture before I can get it scanned. Hate to say it I don’t recall the story but its shocking. Let me know if you still want me to send you the picture. (YES, please!) ************ -----Original Message----- The name is vaguely familiar, but I can't put a face with it. I'll ask some folks I know from era and see what I can find. *********** -----Original Message----- Hey Carol, I remember them. I have no ideal of where abouts. I remember one of them use to go with a spanish guy name Marty Martinez (who was killed in a motorcycle accident near Simmons Jr. High) I went to Marty's funeral and that was the last time I saw her (I think it was Patricia that used to go with him). ********** -----Original Message----- This is a picture I have out of the Simmons 1976 yearbook. Mary
is the only one pictured. I do remember In fact my sister in law ***********
was a good friend of theirs. ***************** -----Original Message----- Carol,
You probably won’t find any pics of Mary or Pat in the yearbook. They were drop outs if I remember correctly. Well at least they never bothered going to school. I knew these girls from ***********. He dated Pat for years, even up to the last year of her death even though they were more off then on. It’s going to be real hard to prove who killed her, and I do remember hearing theories and such from everybody who hung out around the Early’s.
It was a pretty tough crowd to be around in those days, and I have no idea how I became friends with the Early’s other than just seeing them around *******.
Mary and Pat were definite party girls, and they partied with some bad ass people. People who were in and out of jail, and selling drugs, or doing drugs. I think everyone thought she just ran away from home because she was supposedly being molested. By whom, I have a no idea. I was 16 and very naive, and really didn’t understand what was going on around me.
************************* -----Original Message----- Yes Carol, I do remember the twins. I do have a picture of them from the Simmons Junior High School yearbook. I am out if town at the moment, but when I return I will scan and send you the pics. See ya, -----Original Message----- Carol, Mary and Patricia went to Waldo middle school and if anyone has an old year book from middle school they are in them. Don't quote me but I do believe it was Waldo. I went to both Simmons and Waldo and I do remember them. They were identical twins short with blonde hair and blue eyes. And now that I'm talking about them it was Simmons they went to, because we played volleyball and I only went out in seventh grade so it was Simmons so they should be in the Simmon's year book. Hope I helped you out alittle ******** Hi Carol, Pat Early had a child from Paul Clark. It was Mary who dated Marty. Marty's last name is not Martinez it is Morales. And yes, the other email writer wrote Marty died in a motorcycle accident which is true in fact. Those twin girls were real nice. Yes, they didn't hang around the best of people but still in all they were both good people to those who knew them. I went to grade school with them and remember them from jr. high too. I had visited their home several times and met the parents and brothers and all back in my grade school (Oak Park Elementary) days. They came from a rather large family. They had arguments like any family would have. Mary is the quiet twin, Pat was the more rowdy one. Mary was more petite, Pat was more muscular. It's a tragedy what happened to Pat. I wish for Mary's sake and Pat's child that one day they will resolve her death. I think I still have the actual newpaper article of Pat's death. Sad. Please send my regards to Mary. Arleen Cruz-Kendrick -----Original Message----- Hi My name is Laura Perkins (Skokan). I am a good friend of the Early
family and was Pat's best friend when she disappeared. I was out of the
state at the time of her disappearance. Mary sent this letter you wrote
her, to me. We all went to Simmons Jr. High school. I also attended East
High but drop out to get my GED and a job. Mary also lost her brother
Bill Early a few years ago. Mary and I worked with investigators to try
to figure out what happened. They never followed through on any of our
suggestions. I just wanted to thank you for posting this on your website.
Pat is missed and loved. Thanks again Lori Perkins (Skokan) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Proud News: Jose Soto ('80) just graduated with honors from Aurora college as a P.E. teacher! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Proud News: Tim Walton and his wife, Julia had twins! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Class of 80: Let Carol know A.S.A.P. if you'd like to order a T-shirt for the Silver 25th Reunion! They may be printed with names on the back in, if you order your's soon - so order yours today! They may not have names on them, if you request one too late. Click HERE to see what they will look like. What size do YOU want?! (T-shirts are still in process as of July 31st.) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Class of 80 Alumni: Click HERE to
see the Preliminary Invitation and give YOUR input for suggestions/changes,
etc... Here's a link to the Commitment Form, if you'd like to reserve YOUR space TODAY! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Need Transportation? Click HERE for a link to PACE to get inexpensive transportation information/options while you stay in Aurora. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- REMINDER (We need YOUR Commitments to the Silver 25th Reunion ASAP! - see plans): Just a reminder that we need YOU to return the Commitment
Form along with your fees
and personal choices. Responses & Fees are coming in now. Check out
the results . . . (http://65.108.233.221/EAHS/80/commitment.htm) On Saturday, July 2nd @ 4 p.m. we will have a late registration prior to the 5 p.m. Hors'Douvres & Cash Bar socializing 7 p.m. Dinner will be served for all who have paid reservations 9 p.m. Dancing/DJ provided for all those who have a paid reservation for Dinner and/or Everything. Adults/Alumni ONLY please! On Sunday, July 3rd the Taste of Chicago event will take place and anyone who wants transportation to and from should contact Carol@Honkanen.cc for arrangements. This may be FREE to those who pay the Everything fee in advance. (Final details are still being worked out.) That evening, Chicago has a great fireworks celebration. Families are encouraged to attend! On Monday, July 4th the City of Aurora has a Parade @ 10 a.m. downtown
Aurora. We are encouraged to make a float and have already been authorized
to have it included in the parade. Anyone interested in arranging for
a float or some type of participation in the parade, please let Carol
know! Carol@Honkanen.cc That evening, fireworks will be displayed to celebrate
our Independence! Send this "link" to people you'd like to see attend the reunion:
http://65.108.233.221/EAHS/80/Invitation.JPG Or, check out the "plans" which may change, depending on what people voice that they want: http://65.108.233.221/EAHS/80/plans.htm The "fee" breakdown is located for viewing: http://65.108.233.221/EAHS/80/fees.htm Hope to hear from EVERYONE (please spread the word) . . . P.S. Don't forget to send in photos or updates anytime - to add a page for yourself or to update one that you already have! I will also be asking everyone what they'd like to see in a Memory Book about themselves, so that there is a keepsake token for everyone, to enjoy years after this big event. It will be available for everyone to download after the reunion, to print out yourselves for FREE. Or, for a small fee - we can have it printed and mailed to you. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Worm/Virus News: Please be aware of e-mail notices you get about the "worm" or any "viruses". Some assumingly concerned e-mails are actually luring you to download material that is NOT authorized by Microsoft. It could be a virus or a worm. If someone sends you any attachment without a personal message in the body of their e-mail, it is best to delete that e-mail and NOT open the attachment. Some viruses attach themselves to e-mail lists and send out attachments using your e-mail address as the sender. Do people a favor if you want them to open an attachment you send them - tell them what it is (so they have a choice of whether or not to open). Also, if you send jokes or other simple e-mails - don't forward it as an "attachment", send it in the BODY of your e-mail. The less attachments we have to open, the safer we are! Always know your source and pay attention to any links you receive. If the name of the company that claims they are sending you a link is NOT in the http address, then do some further investigating BEFORE you access that site! Read Microsoft's notice below: Microsoft never distributes software directly via e-mail. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Newsletter: We have our newsletters now "on-line" in ".pdf" format. Please give your feedback and submit story ideas and suggestions! (You may have to download the Adobe Acrobat software which is FREE from their site: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html ) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- War News (updated 6-April-2003): We are all well aware of the war in Iraq and it is sad to hear about the lives lost. Did you also know that we have alumni who are involved in this crisis outside of the U.S.? Rolando Guzman (Class of 79) was recently in Zamboanga, Phillipines were they had a Terrorist Cell engage with the local police and their local military last week. I just received his photo this morning. Kathy Biehl Williams is a Missionary in Davao City, Phillipines where they just had ANOTHER bombing, killing several - after that not too distant bombing at their airport. She says that one of the three mosques hit this time was in her neighborhood and she could hear the machine gun fire at 1:30 a.m.. Debby Mohr Castellese (West High Class of 81) has a son, Brant Bonifas - who is the cousin of Mary Bonifas Rice (Aurora Catholic Central Class of 81). He is serving on the front lines in Iraq as a Marine. Let's keep them in our prayers and thoughts and pray for their safe return back home soon! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ New Alumni Directory being published by Harrison Publishing: If you would like to submit your updated information for the directory that EAHS has directed Harrison Publishing to put together for ALL classes since 1939 or so to current, please call their toll-free number 1-800-810-0109. They are also taking orders now for the directory which won't be available for quite some time. $69.95 for leather cover and $59.95 for the soft-bound. No CD or electronic version will be available. Even if you don't buy the book, you may want someone to be able to contact you? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Old Yearbooks: We now have glimpses of some old yearbooks. If anyone would like to send me some pages to add, please email or send to me via snail mail. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reunion News: Check out the plans and give your suggestions. We also need information on the missing alumni. Check out the list of attendees already committed for the events of year 2005 (July 1st thru 4th). If you can help in any way, please let me know. Carol -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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