This month’s NEWSTALK WTIM Central Illinois Smiles Family Dentistry “Big Smile for the Community” honoree is Rich Peters. Richard Peters, director of the Christian County TRIAD program, works in coordination with local law enforcement to promote older adult safety.

Peters says when he retired, he wanted to try something new. He went to the Senior Police Academy, and he’s been working with the Christian County TRIAD ever since.

Peters says about 60 people graduated through this year’s Senior Police Academy.

To nominate someone for the NEWSTALK WTIM Central Illinois Family Dentistry “Big Smile for the Community” award, send your nominations to bigsmile@randyradio.com.