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RUTH KEYS CELEBRATED FOR 50 YEARS OF SERVICE WITH THE LAKE CHELAN MIRROR

by Richard Uhlhorn

Ruth Keys hit a major milestone yesterday, May 4, when she was honored for her 50th anniversary at the Lake Chelan Mirror. A nice gathering of residents who have known Ruth for years and years came out to celebrate and honor her with gratitude for her dedicated service to the journalism field.

The celebration took place at the Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce yesterday afternoon with many commenting on their involvement with her over the years.

Linda Evans-Parlette addressed the crowd of well wishers at Ruth Keyes 50th year anniversary at the Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce.

Ruth began her career at the Lake Chelan Mirror as a high school student in 1974 and has worked tirelessly to get the Mirror laid out, printed and distributed every week

Ruth (left) listens to stories from residents who have interacted with her over the past 50 years.

The Mirror’s new publisher Terry Ward told the assembled well wishers that Ruth is instrumental in keeping the Mirror published each week. “I don’t know what we would do without her,” he said.

Terry Ward, Publisher of Ward Media newspapers, told those who came out to celebrate Ruth’s 50 years at the Mirror, how much he appreciated her dedication and work.

As for Ruth… she has no intention of retiring yet.

Congratulations on your 50 long years at the helm, and here’s to many more.