State Rep. Dirk Deaton this week announced that D. Wayne and Janice Bearbower of Anderson were named as recipients of Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe’s Senior Service Awards.
The Bearbowers are two of the seniors from around the state who were honored for their activism within the community. They were one of the only husband and wife couple that both received the award. Deaton, joined Ken Schutten who nominated the Bearbowers for the award. Deaton joined Lt. Governor Kehoe and the Bearbowers at the ceremony in the capitol rotunda.
“The Bearbowers are great friends to anyone who comes into contact with them. They are always ready to lend a hand or volunteer their time. They are always ready to help, regardless of if it is through their church or any of the many clubs and organizations they are part of.,” said Deaton, R-Noel.
“The Bearbowers are great friends to anyone who comes into contact with them. They are always ready to lend a hand or volunteer their time. They are always ready to help, regardless of if it is through their church or any of the many clubs and organizations they are part of.,” said Deaton, R-Noel.
He added, “I was honored to stand with Lt. Governor Kehoe to present the award to the Bearbowers at the ceremony. I was also proud to introduce them on the House floor where they received a standing ovation from the Members of the Missouri House of Representatives for their many contributions to our state.”
First created in 2005, the Lieutenant Governor’s Service Award acknowledges senior citizens who provide their local communities with at least 40 hours of community service per year. Recipients are individuals who epitomize the values of giving, being a good neighbor, and commitment and service to others. Lt. Gov. Kehoe presented the Bearbowers with their award during a ceremony at the State Capitol on May 6.
Deaton noted that The Bearbowers are active members of the Anderson community. This includes being active in Revelation Christian Church of Anderson, and Community Baptist Church of Noel. They are heavily involved in the Anderson Betterment Club as well as several other community organizations. They also both serve as ambassadors for the McDonald County Chamber of Commerce, which includes staffing the chamber office in Pineville.
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