KARL F. LIND AWARD ~ The Karl F. Lind Award is given to a member of The Parkrose Business Association who has lived or worked in the community; has given countless hours of volunteer time; is know for the highest integrity and honesty; a person who is part of the community personally as well as professionally.

David Ashton
EAST PORTLAND NEWS
www.eastPDXnews.com

Where there is news, there is David Ashton reporting and photographing.  Attend almost any event and you just might see David with his trusty camera hard at work.  Parkrose Business Association is very fortunate to count David among the membership.

Come to a PBA luncheon and you will see David taking photos and then generously sharing those photos with the editor of the PBA Newsletter.  It is those photos that give our newsletter a more professional look.

What David accomplishes in 24 hours is nothing short of astounding.  Where he gets his energy to attend the different functions (sometimes several in one day), gather the news, take the photos, process the photos and information to update his online news is a mystery.  Most of us call it a day long before he does.

Look through this Directory and you will see David's talent gracing many pages, in particular the Holiday Event and the Parkrose Festival & Cruise-in.  Thankfully David is not afraid of heights as he climbs into the bucket on the Davey Organicare truck riding it high into the air to take unique aerial photos.

David's experience in various communication media over the years have clothed him in professionalism.  But what sets him head and shoulders above the rest is his generosity and the fact that he is a gentleman through and through.

Read above what the Karl Lind Award represents and what is used to measure the merits of a recipient and you will see why the committee's choice for 2009 is DAVID ASHTON

~ Marsha Lee