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Special Thanks to the Ashland Library Staff

October 27, 2020

The fires have also added another layer of challenge to an already-challenging year for our library staff. We have noticed how creatively and cheerfully they have approached the ever-evolving situations and how sensitively they have worked with patrons impacted by both the virus and the fires.
To say thanks, we delivered flowers for the circulation desk and small Chamber of Commerce gift certificates for each Ashland staff member to use as they like at local businesses.

Business Partner of the Year

April 29, 2020

The board selected Project A as the 2019 Business Partner of the Year. When we went to Project A for advice about updating our website, CEO Jim Teece and the staff stepped up in a very big way, offering to donate their expert design and technical assistance for a re-launch to a brand new site as friendsofshlandlibrary.org. Since then, they have supported us with maintenance and hosting services at a very reasonable price. The honor comes with a shelf plaque, and they have chosen to have their plaque placed in the small business section when the library reopens. Special thanks goes to Vice President Paul Steele, who coordinates the project for us.

Leslie Dawson, Friends of the Library; Paul Steele, Project A VP Services; Jim Teece, Project A President & CEO at a morning break thank-you delivery.

Friend of the Year

April 29, 2020

Bob Palermini

The board is pleased to announce Bob Palermini as the 2019 Friend of the Year.

For the last few years, Bob has volunteered as our event and newsletter photographer. He also brought valuable leadership and coordination with Project A on our website transition, and now handle updates and maintenance of the website.

Originally from Illinois, Bob and his wife Tracy moved to Ashland from Los Angeles in 2016. Bob spent 35 years in the newspaper business, finishing up as Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer for the LA Times.

Bob also volunteers for the Ashland Chamber of Commerce, Jackson County Animal Shelter, SOU Athletic Department, and Grace Point Fellowship in Medford.

In recent years, he has also been a contract photographer for OSF, where you will likely have seen him clicking photos at the Green Shows.

Bob’s shelf plaque will be in the photography section. Congratulations and thanks again, Bob!

Meet Our New Board Member

April 29, 2020

Nicky Stanke

Thanks to all of you who voted electronically for our newest board member. The vote was unanimous and Nicky Stanke has now joined the board. Nicky and her partner Brian Fitzpatrick moved to Ashland from Kansas City Missouri in 2018, and they are really enjoying life in their new hometown, with our lively theater scene, the great walking trails, and the fun wine tasting.

Nicky worked in public libraries for thirty years, including years as the administrator for the 52 libraries of East Central Regional Library, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, then years as the administrator for the Stockton-San Joaquin County Public Library, Stockton, California, and ending in various positions at the University of Missouri, Kansas City.

Welcome, Nicky!

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