Congratulations to the Go To Guide 2012 Community Hero winners!
 Wes Bailey of Gunnison |
Wes Bailey, values working hard to provide for this valley where he grew up. He is most recognized for his work with the Pioneer Museum and the Young at Heart Senior Meals Program. He is currently the Vice President of the Pioneer Museum and enjoys sharing Gunnison’s rich history with people from all over the world.
The Go To Guide is proud to donate $100.00 to Gunnison Valley Health Hospice & Palliative Care in celebration of Wes Bailey – Community Hero of 2012. |
 Glo Cunningham of Crested Butte |
Glo Cunningham has been involved with social and political issues in the Gunnison Valley for many years. In fact, she has donated her time to 28 different nonprofits for the past 28 years. For the past eight years now she has been the driving force at preserving the rich culture and history of Crested Butte as the Executive Director of the Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum.Her goal has always been to keep things fresh, to continually bring new people in, and returning visitors coming back. She tries to exhibit a variety of collections to connect with everybody, such as the vintage snowboards and the amazing 100-year-old dresses donated by a founding family from Crested Butte.Glo continues to educate herself on historical preservation to make the museum as great as it can be. A visit to the museum is an amazing experience for locals and everyone passing through.The Go To Guide is proud to donate $100.00 to The Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum in celebration of Glo Cunningham – Community Hero of 2012. |
 Ben Hake of Lake City |
Ben has been working for the Town of Lake City as the Recreation Director for over 6 years. Ben goes above and beyond to expose the Lake City youth to social situations and a variety of environments within and outside the area.His favorite activities with the kids are snowboarding/skiing trips, teen center night throughout the year, and the summer trip to a ranch hostel in Cuba, New Mexico.Ben enjoys the variety of work, the small town atmosphere and the focus on making people’s lives a little more fun through recreation. He truly cares about the kids and it shows with his dedication and positive attitude. His selfless efforts are all meant to benefit their future.
The Go To Guide is proud to donate $100.00 to the Lake City Recreation Center in celebration of Ben Hake – Community Hero of 2012. |
 Ruth & Larry Dolezal of Ohio City |
When Ruth and Larry Dolezal learned of the lack of supplies a U.S medical center in Germany was able to provide for troops, they instantly became motivated to do whatever they could to help. Now, eight years later and over 770 care packages sent to U.S. combat troops overseas, they are motivated to continue supplying goods to people connected to this community. With a drop off bin set up at the Gunnison Library, local business and individual contributions, and personal drive, they provide on average one care package a week. They aim to send a little piece of home to remind troops from local Gunnison Valley families that this community is appreciative and proud of their work. They are a true inspiration because they use many of their own resources and time to continue this. The gratitude from the troops back to them makes every effort worth while. The Go To Guide is proud to donate $100.00 to Ruth and Larry Dolezal – Community Heroes of 2012.
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