EMP-11

Ruthellyn Musil has been promoted to senior vice president/corporate relations at the Tribune Co. in Chicago. Ruthellyn's previous assignments at the Tribune were as vice president/corporate relations from 1995 to 2004 and corporate director/communications from 1992 to 1995. Ruthellyn is also active in Arthur W. Page Society, the National Investor Relations Institute, the Public Relations Clinic and the Chicago Committee of the Chicago Council on Foreign Relations. In addition, she serves on the board of directors of Chicago Communities in Schools Inc. Good going, Ruthellyn.

Jim Ketchum and his family live in Fairhope, Ala., and have chucked the corporate life for one as owner/operators of a specialty food retail shop offering bakery, catering, deli, lunch, wine, imported cheeses and a wide variety of specialty foods. Jim has two sons, ages 6 and 9, and is trying to spend more time with family. Jim says to look him up if you are in the area. He can be reached at Andreeswct@aol.com.

Richard C. Ross sent me a picture of he and his wife Sigrid Reusse Ross touring Thuringia, Germany. They plan to visit again this summer to take in the Bach anniversary celebration with their son Robert and daughter Anne. Richard's new email address is richardcross@attglobal.net.

Denise Guardino advised that I gave the wrong email address for her last time. See below for correct address. Denise says that the ONLY PURE EMP-11 child, Lauren Guardino Baker, graduated from eighth grade on June 2. Lauren pleased her folks by passing a very difficult entrance exam into one of the best private high schools in Illinois. Denise gives most of the credit to Lauren's father's genes. Denise's correct email address is denise.guardino@billjacobs.com.

Some of our EMP-11 classmates are considering a 20-year class reunion. Are any/all of you up to it? Seems like much of the talk about this is coming from a bunch in Minnesota. Those of you who live closer should be even more willing to get together. What say ye? Let me know.