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Mono County names Walker General Store owner Deb Bush its 2024 Community Spirit Award winner
Summary
The Mono County Board of Supervisors unanimously proclaimed Deb Bush the 2024 Community Spirit Award recipient for decades of volunteer work and running the Walker General Store, praising her role in local events, school support and disaster response.
The Mono County Board of Supervisors on Jan. 14 unanimously named Walker General Store owner Deb Bush the county's 2024 Community Spirit Award recipient.
Supervisor John Peters read a proclamation that credited Bush and her family with long-standing service in Antelope Valley and throughout Mono County, citing coordination of the annual "How Big Is Big" fishing derby, volunteer coaching, support for school and community programs, assistance with housing resources and disaster relief. The board voted 5-0 to approve the proclamation and present a plaque.
The award acknowledged Bush's ownership of the Walker General Store since 1986 and the store's role as a local resource for information, transportation assistance, obtaining birth certificates and organizing community events. The proclamation also highlights Bush's work with the Mono Arts Council, Eastern Sierra Unified School District volunteer groups and the annual Giving Tree and Christmas Eve dinners for seniors.
Accepting the plaque, Bush said she was "very humbled" and credited family and community members, noting, "I want them to learn about community service. I want them to see how important it is." Board members echoed that view, calling the recipient an example of local commitment and inviting photos and applause after the vote.
The proclamation was introduced and moved for approval by Supervisor Peters and seconded on the floor; the clerk recorded five yes votes and no opposition. The board took no further action on the item beyond the formal recognition.
