The Banner Graphic introduces monthly 'Senior Life Odyssey'

Thursday, January 28, 2016
Chunks of cheese are about to become part of the recipe as Putnam County Senior Center Director Sharon Pitcock helps prepare broccoli cheese soup for the weekly Friday lunch menu at the facility on the north side of the courthouse square in Greencastle. The Senior Center is featured in a new Banner Graphic monthly publication, Senior Life Odyssey, debuting in today's edition. (Banner Graphic/ERIC BERNSEE)

A devoted patriot who served his country in a time of war.

A former beauty queen who proudly bore the crown of Miss Indiana.

Our seniors in Putnam County have led some exciting lives and have amazing stories to tell -- in most cases stories that are still being written about long, vibrant lives.

The Banner Graphic is looking to highlight these stories, while also providing a resource for seniors looking for issues that are important to them.

In the inaugural issue of "Senior Life Odyssey," you'll find a feature on Miss Indiana 1940, who lives right here in Putnam County, at a local healthcare facility. She is the oldest living Miss Indiana.

You will also get a look at a Korean War veteran who, at 86 years old, remains heavily involved in Greencastle VFW Post 1550.

It's just the sort of story that Banner Graphic General Manager Daryl Taylor hopes to tell with each edition of the publication.

Taylor also hopes to get some feedback on people to feature in upcoming editions.

"I think it's great to highlight some of the older people in the community," Taylor said. "If you know an interesting person in the community who you think we should do a story on, please send it to us."

He is especially looking forward to stories about America's Greatest Generation.

"We're losing a lot of our World War II veterans and people who lived through the Great Depression," Taylor said. "I'd like to see some of those stories told while we still can."

Other highlights of the inaugural issue include a story about the services offered by and the characters who hang around the Putnam County Senior Center, as well as upcoming events at local nursing facilities and general information for our aging population.

We are also featuring a monthly column by a local attorney who focuses on elder law in his practice.

So peruse these pages, see what they have to offer and what you'd like to see in the coming months.

If you have ideas for us to follow up on or stories and photos to submit, send them to news@bannergraphic.com or call 653-5151, ext. 24.

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  • Looking forward to this issue and hopefully many more! Thank you Mr. Taylor and the Banner Staff for taking the time and effort to listen to and respect our Elders from the Greatest Generation. As I'm sure many of us do, I regret not taping many of the conversations with my late Grandfather whom lived from 1903-1995.

    -- Posted by WONDER on Fri, Jan 29, 2016, at 1:00 AM
  • this will be a great addition to the paper and much welcomed by the community!

    -- Posted by talkymom3 on Fri, Jan 29, 2016, at 8:02 AM
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