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09/09/2005 |
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Two members of the Class of 1970 received the Wheeling High School
Distinguished Alumni Award during half-time at the football game this
evening. Congratulations to Ed
Nemeth and Kathleen
Schultz Ryg.
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Edward Nemeth Ph.D.
Class of 1970
Edward F. Nemeth, Ph.D. is presently the
Chief Scientific Officer at NPS Pharmaceuticals,
Inc. He holds a B.A. in Chemistry and Psychology
from Lawrence University, a M.A. in Psychology from
Princeton University, and a Ph.D. in Pharmacology
from Yale University. Dr. Nemeth was a postdoctoral
fellow in Neurobiology at the National Institutes of
Health and in Biochemistry and Biophysics at the
University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Nemeth's principal
research activities are focused on the pharmacology
of receptors, particularly G protein-coupled
receptors. In 1986, he proposed the existence of
calcium receptors - cell surface receptors which
enable certain cells in the body to detect and
respond to small changes in the concentration of extracellular calcium. At NPS Pharmaceuticals, Dr.
Nemeth established and led the team that discovered
the first molecules that act selectively on the
calcium receptor and coined the terms "calcimimetic"
and "calcilytic" to describe agonists and
antagonists of this receptor, respectively.
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Kathleen A. Ryg
Class of 1970
Representative Kathleen A. Ryg (D) of the 59th District is now
serving her second term in the Illinois State Legislature. She was
the former village Clerk for Vernon Hills, Chief Deputy Recorder of
Deeds for Lake County, and Village Trustee for Vernon Hills. Her
experience also includes a career as a mental health administrator
at Clearbrook Center and Northwest Mental Health Center. She has
been active with the Northwest Municipal conference, Sensible Growth
Committee, the Nike site Restoration Advisory Board, College of Lake
County Southlake Advisory Board, Women's Leadership Council, the
Lake county Gang Prevention Alliance and the YWCA, for Northeastern
Illinois. She holds a Masters of Arts in Education from Roosevelt
University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Family Services from
Northern Illinois University. |
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08/30/2005 |
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I received the news that Hortencia "Chris" Ramirez is
deceased. She died sometime after the 30th reunion in 2000
according to sister Sue Ramirez
Eicholz '69.
Rest in Peace Chris. |
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06/12/2005 |
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Wyane Fish
checked in. Wayne lives in Springfield, IL. He sent along
this information:
| Daughter Shanna Brown (married), 8/1/81 Son Ryan Fish
(senior WIU), 10/1/83 Son Travis Fish (freshman Sacraed Heart
Griffin in Springfield IL), 10/1/90. Married to Kimerly Watts
4/12/80. |
Wayne also has a younger brother Vern
who graduated from WHS in 1972.
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06/05/2005 |
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I'm very sad to have to say that Bill "Willie Wildcat"
Herrmann has passed away. His daughter
Wendy sent this information
to me:
"Willy passed away peacefully last night with his close
friends and family by his side. The following are the
arrangements for Willy. Please be so kind as to pass them onto
whom you see fit, thank you.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday June 8th from 3pm - 9pm at
Friedrichs Funeral Home, 320 W. Central Rd, Mt. Prospect
(Central Rd and NW Highway, just east of the railroad tracks).
Funeral will be held on Thursday June 9th at 11:00 at the
Funeral Home.
If you need to contact me for any reason, please call my cell at
847-650-2077. |
| William F. Herrmann of Antioch Services for William F.
Herrmann, 52, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, at Friedrichs
Funeral Home, 320 W. Central Road (at Northwest Highway), Mount
Prospect. Interment will be in Ridgewood Cemetery. Visitation
will be from 3 to 9 .m. Wednesday, at the funeral home. Born
Sept. 25, 1952, in Oak Park, he passed away Saturday, June 4,
2005. Mr. Herrmann enjoyed golfing, boating and spending time in
the company of his friends. He was a civil engineer for the
Village of Wheeling. Survivors include his daughter, Wendy
(Claudio) Grassano; son, Eric (Keri) Herrmann; grandchildren,
Emily, Elizabeth and Kallie; and sister, Gail-Marie Herrmann. He
was prededed in death by his parents, Arthur H. and Lorraine L.
Herrmann. For information, 847-255-7800 or www.FriedrichsFH.com. |
REST IN PEACE BILL - We will all miss you!
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03/17/2005 |
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Here is a reminder about the Bomber's Blast 4th Annual Picnic...
"THE BOMBERS BLAST"
Fourth Annual
Picnic
(Homecoming Weekend)
Saturday, October 8, 2005 at 12:00 noon
Mark your calendar now.
Same location rain or shine at Dam #1 in Wheeling
We welcome all classes and classmates from any year.
Please spread the word to everyone now.
As always, there well be lots of Food, Fun, Drink, Games
And Raffles. New this year – a Silent Auction
Hope to see there.
More details to follow.
Contact Jay Jobst '69 for additional details.
j.jobst@comcast.net
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03/12/2005 |
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Yet another Mini-Reunion in southern Arizona. This time
at The Steakout Restaurant and Saloon in Sonoita, AZ.
Rhonda Hansen Warren
'70 and myself, met up with
Jesse Escamilla '69, along
with his wife Anna, and his sisters
Bertha Escamilla Wilson
'66 (no yearbook picture) and her husband Brad Wilson, and Connie
Escamilla 72. This restaurant has been the site where many
movie stars hung out while filming westerns in Old Tucson. The
likes of James Arness (Matt Dillion, Gunsmoke), Dan Blocker (Hoss
Cartwright, Bonanza), and Lee Marvin to name a few. We didn't see
any of those actors there :-). The steaks were delicious, but if you go
to The Steakout order your steak more well done then you normally would.
Here are some pictures from the event...
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01/21/2005 |
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Another Mini-Reunion! Michael
Fiddick '69 and his show band
"New Odyssey" came out to
the wild and woolly west to play some shows in Arizona. One of
these performances was in Tucson.
Rhonda Hansen Warren '70, and I went to see Michael's band.
I'll tell you right now, if you get a chance to see "New Odyssey" you
will be amazed at the talent Michael, Gary Todd, and Gary Polkow (both
are also Chicago suburbs boys) display. These 3 phenomenal entertainers
give you the performance of a life time, playing 30 different musical
instruments during their show! "New Odyssey" plays at many of the
city-fests around the Chicago suburbs. Anyway, here are some
pictures of us and Michael's band...
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| 01/14/2005 |
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JoEllen Turoczy Dryburg
has been found. JoEllen lives in McMurry, PA. She sent along this
note:
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I am glad to be found after 35 years. I have
resided in PA. for the past 22 years and enjoy it here very
much. I have 3 grown daughters and 2 grandchildren. I am the
House manager for a local community theater which has just
completed year number 56. I am a backyard wildlife fanatic,
especially concerned with birds and deer. Go Steelers!
This site is great! Many thanks to the designers and thanks to
all for the hard work. Very informative. I will continue to
visit. |
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| 01/01/2005 |
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Happy New Year! Currently
there are still [130]
Class of 1970 Alumni Missing. |
