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Last October the 90-year-old Lexington resident received the prestigious Crystal Award for service and volunteerism from the Sanilac County Silver Lining Committee.

Then the committee nominated her for the 2007 Governor's Service Awards. On June 20, she'll be one of 40 state finalists recognized for their commitment to volunteer service. They were selected from nearly 180 individuals, businesses and nonprofit organizations from across Michigan nominated in various categories.

Peg is a finalist for the Senior Volunteer Award of Excellence. The category honors individuals who are age 65 or older, who may be involved with many activities or have given significant time to one particular cause.

The Michigan Community Service Commission web site contains information about the finalists. Here's what it says about Peg:

"Peg Yake of Lexington began taking children into her home in the 1040's, and thus began a long career of helping others. The first four children were from the Children's Aid Society, and within a year she took in four more children. During her life, she has opened her home to twenty-six foster children.

"Her house was also a home for her four grandchildren, two of whom she and her husband adopted. Peg's home has been a second home to countless teens over the years who felt they were safe and loved there. Peg was a Girl Scout leader for many years and knows that she could still Ôset up camp' if needed, and laughs at the thought of doing so now at age 90. Peg helped start Project Blessing, which collects food and clothing for those in need."

The Governor's Services Awards will be held at the Fox Theatre in Detroit Wed., June 20 at 7 p.m. Tickets may be purchased for $10 on the MCSC's web site at www.michigan.gov/mcsc or call 517-373-4200. Visit the web site for information about the award categories and finalists.