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Kelloggians and spouses gather to celebrate the August 2005 wedding of Stu Abelson EMP-60
Kelloggians and spouses gather to celebrate the August 2005 wedding of Stu Abelson EMP-60. Front, from left: Tracey Himmel, Tom Himmel EMP-60, Stu Abelson EMP-60, Kathryn Abelson, Kevin Wilson EMP-60, Eileen Moore EMP-60, Jean Wilson; second row, from left: Erin Rafi, Mike Rafi EMP-60, Susan Bronz, Tom Bronz EMP-60, Rich Rusnack EMP-60, Tamir Ron '05, Ed Wilson EMP-9; third row, from left: Kristen Intress EMP-61, Teri Marry, Jaime Wilson, Rachel Rusnack, Tom Cavanagh EMP-60, Betty Cavanagh, Gili Ron; back, from left: Per Wendin EMP-60, Tom Marry EMP-60, Victor Lawson, Joanne Chesney EMP-60, Dana Krauskopf, David Krauskopf EMP-60.

EMP-60

Hello from Sin City as the year of the dog (and babies) rolls on!

Alfonso Parra was ecstatic to report the healthy arrival of his twin sons. The photo he sent out (e-mail me if you need a copy) to the class is so adorable. Lucas James and Mario Alfonso were born on June 9. They weighed 6 lbs., 2 oz., and 5 lbs., 7 oz., respectively and were 19.5 and 18.5 inches long. Alfonso's wife Heidi and the babies are home and doing great. We wish them all the best!

Roy Rumbough wrote us all in August about his exciting move to Dallas. He writes, "I accepted a position with Lennox International as their vice president corporate controller and chief accounting officer." He is thrilled to be back in a larger city, especially one with a warmer climate. He is very happy with the company, and invites anyone passing through to give him a call.

Phil Glick EMP-60 after his hole-in-one at Torrey Pines North course.
Phil Glick EMP-60 after his hole-in-one at Torrey Pines North course.
 
Luis Orbegoso EMP-60 and his wife Colleen celebrate her baking contest win!
Luis Orbegoso EMP-60 and his wife Colleen celebrate her baking contest win!
 
Mike Rafi and Ron Keating of EMP-60 enjoy fishing in Maryland.
Mike Rafi and Ron Keating of EMP-60 enjoy fishing in Maryland.
 
Randy McCreary and Mike Rafi of EMP60 enjoying a summer cruise.
Randy McCreary and Mike Rafi of EMP60 enjoying a summer cruise.
 
Eileen Moore EMP-60 enjoys lunch in Tokyo with Hiro Hanakame EMP-60 and his wife Yuri.
Phil Glick topped off an exciting summer with a hole-in-one at the beautiful Torrey Pines North course in La Jolla, CA. We, of course, made him prove it with pictures and can see that his ball hit four inches beyond the hole, snapped back, hit the pin and went right in! He advises that you use a 9-iron as he did for a 146-yard perfect shot on hole number six.

PA Wendin and his business partner Kris Intress sold their first successful post-Kellogg business. Over the next few months they are evaluating a prospectus to purchase another business, and we anxiously await the news.

Luis Orbegoso is enjoying his new position at GE and living in Connecticut. His beautiful wife Colleen recently participated in the Sturgis Motorcycle rally where Luis "2-D" sported a shaved head and fake tattoos! Colleen is also doing well with her role at Starbucks. She has won a nation-wide baking contest and all of the New England locations will be selling her special pastry during a fall promotion. All you East Coasters had better order "Colleen's Alfajor" if you see it on the menu.

Mike Rafi
has had a great summer with his family and is gearing up for his trip to Dublin to watch the Ryder Cup at the K Club in September. He didn't appreciate my 4 a.m. wake-up call during the reunion, but that is the price you pay when you no-show. He visited Randy McCreary on the Chesapeake and went on a "fishing" trip to Deep Creek Lake in Western Maryland with his buddy Ron Keating.

I was fortunate enough to visit with Hiro Hanakame and his fabulous wife Yuri on a recent trip to Japan. They were the most gracious hosts, and truly gave me an authentic taste of the magnificent Tokyo. They are doing very well, and are building a new home outside of the city. As president, Hiro has been extremely busy managing the merger of Lilac and another company. When completed, they will double their size and become the leader in their industry. They miss Evanston and all of their classmates and friends, and hope to visit again soon.

We are planning a two-year reunion in May in Miami, so stay tuned for dates!

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