Warrenton resident Timothy Peters earned a 2017 Lieutenant Governor’s Senior Service Award. The award, enacted in 2005, recognizes Missouri’s senior citizens for the work they do in their communities. “I am pleased to see so many seniors across our state being recognized for their volunteerism,” said Lt. Gov. Mike Parson. “This year we had a record number of winners for this award, a sign of the growing trend of baby boomers living longer and continuing to be productive members of our society.”Peters, who has lived in Warrenton since 2006, volunteers with the Boy Scouts, Holy Rosary Church and the Tappmeyer farm. He volunteers about 27 hours a week.“I’ve been volunteering since the day I retired in 2010,” he said, adding that his wife, Marianne probably likes that he’s out and staying busy.Peters worked for MasterCard for 30 years as a data communications specialist. He uses that skill sometimes in his volunteer work.“(At Holy Rosary) we’ve installed 5,000 linear feet of cable and I don’t think we’re done yet,” he said.He said volunteering, “Keeps me active so I don’t become a couch potato, and I meet people.”Every week, Peters meets with a group of friends for breakfast. Afterward, they head to the Tappmeyer farm to do farm chores and help prepare for visits from non-profit organizations. People with special needs come to fish there by invitation.This year 61 winners were chosen from 153 applications representing 55 counties across Missouri. Peters is skeptical about why he was selected.“I don’t know why. Surely there are people more deserving than I am. I know a few,” he said.Peters was among several individuals in the northeast Missouri region to receive the award.Here are the other awardees:· Barbara Fisher, Mexico· Janet Nixon, Kahoka· Ruth Kohl, St. Albans· Mildred Sloan, De Soto· Betty Creech, Troy· Pamela White, Hannibal· Jackie Thomas, Madison· Carolyn Foushee, Wentzville· Will Bolden, Olivette· Dr. Juan Castro, St. Louis· Elena Kenyon, Florissant· Horatio Potter, Ladue· Jeannie Stuart, Creve Coeur· Lt. Col. (Ret.) Jaime Torres, St. LouisAll the winners were recognized in a ceremony at the Missouri State Capitol.Missouri State Seal