There are so many groups and individuals who do things, big and small, to make Ashland the wonderful loving community it is. Most of these people and organizations deserve much more recognition and appreciation than they receive. Now through the use of this website we all have a chance to acknowledge them!

Who do you know who is committed to our community? Teachers, volunteers, organizations, crossing guards... you name it. If you appreciate them, and if they help make Ashland a better place, add them to our list...

It only takes about 35 seconds to join this website (you must join to be able to add content to the site). Once you have joined simply click on the “Easy Edit” button (above on the left) and put your cursor in the next box in the table below, simply type in the name in the first empty box and add a line or to about what makes that person special. It's that simple. (You can even create your content in Word and simply paste it into the boxes.) Once you are done click the save button that will be on the top left.

By the way, I'm Ed Taylor and I'll be the administrator of this website.

Who	Why
Gordon Roda	For everything he does and has done volunteering at the Chamber of Commerce, hosting exchange students, helping with meals on wheels and reaching out to so many people who just need someone to talk with.
Livia Genise	Providing the 'pay what you can' performances at Camelot Theatre, volunteering for countless community events including MCing the 4th of July activities at the band-shell, leading the carols at Christmas, and so much more.
Dave Marston	Busiest musician in town. Heads the Siskiyou Singers, Peace Choir, and many others...as well as "The Nowhere Men" (Beatle group)...also provides music lessons and is Director of Music, First United Methodist Church of Ashland.
Steve Fogelman	What would we do without the Steve Fogelman in the world! Kind, patient, caring and willing to listen when no one else will. His unselfish hand reaches out to the troubled and another life is saved. Thanks, Steve, you are always appreciated.
Fred Stockwell	Long-time Ashland photographer is moving to Asia to help the displaced people there. http://www.eyestoburma.org/pages/About.html
Jim Teece	Jim is so generous with his Site in a Box software and with his time. By serving on many local boards, chairing and MC’ing local events, keeps us all up to speed with developments in the tech world via is TV program Jim has shown a real commitment to our community.
Jim Kidd	Jim unselfishly chairs the Chamber July 4th committee and parade chair, works hard with Young Marines, and is a leader in his church.
Ed Taylor	Santa isin December, Ed takes the role and makes it real throughout the year with selfless giving, working on July 4 Committee, Co-Chairing Ashland Greeters, and helping many people without glory or gain.