EMP-46

It has been a very busy summer, and we hope that everyone found time away from their careers to relax and enjoy time with their families. It is even more important that we appreciate the opportunities that we have all been given as we examine our lives in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. As members of the EMP-46 family, we send our condolences to those whose lives, families and livelihoods have been affected by this disaster. Susan Nedza, who has been involved in the government relief efforts, sends her personal thanks to all who have responded so generously with their time, talents and charitable contributions to aid in the recovery. We are asking that members of our class continue to be generous if given the opportunity to help these individuals in the months to come.

	Alan Burack (EMP-46 class-rep) and girlfriend, Holly Margolin, enjoy some summertime alfresco dining at Feast restaurant in Bucktown.
	Darlene Ziebell EMP-46 with instructor Jason Unger and FAA Flight Examiner Gail LaPook, who approved her certificate
	Peter Zaleski EMP-46 filled with pride at his son's wedding
	Jose Martinez EMP-46, his wife Kamala, and their son Christian on vacation in Maui

In this update, we wanted to share with you what some of our EMP-46 alumni classmates were up to over the summer.

Denis Bailey and family were off visiting the Mediterranean. They spent time in Athens, Rhodes, Corfu, Santorini, Dubrovnic, Croatia and Venice.

Alan Burack, who vows to have the same date at more than one EMP-46 alumni event, was joined by his girlfriend, Holly Margolin, at the spring five-year reunion. Unfortunately, they stepped away during the reunion "photo op" included in the spring edition of Kellogg World, so there's no proof! Says Alan, "Please stay tunedŠwe'll keep you informed."

Mark Conway, and his longtime girlfriend, Kelli Boyer-Conway, were married on Sept. 4. They will reside in Algonquin, Ill. Mark says it was a wonderful ceremony and a fantastic reception — all had a great time!

Mark adds, "We will be honeymooning in December. Somewhere warm and far away from phones!"

Jose Martinez vacationed with his family in Maui.

Harriet Seymore has not only been busy growing her consulting business, but also growing her family by giving birth, on May 17, to Ashton Ronald — weighing in at 7 pounds, 9 ounces, and 21 inches long. Ron and Harriet have nicknamed their three "Kool & The Gang." Maya is "Kool" at 5 years old; Kendal and Ashton are "the Gang" at 3 years and 4 months, respectively. The Seymore motto with three is: "You never leave home without one."

Peter Zaleski says the highlight of his summer vacation was his son's wedding in early July.

Darlene Ziebell has taken flight. It's something she's wanted to do for a very, very long time. She's rated in single engine land and started working on her instrument rating. Her plans are to purchase a plane by next year. "It is great fun to fly over Chicago traffic Š rather than drive in it," says Darlene.

We look forward to seeing everyone over the holidays.

Sue and Alan

Outside the Acropolis: Denis Bailey EMP-46 in shades, his wife Joan, along with sons Michael (17) and Justin (15)