COLUMBUS, Ind. — Mill Race Center has announced that Carl Gasner has been chosen as the 2022 Joan Pearcy Senior Citizen of the Year Award Winner.
The award, which has been given annually since 1957, recognizes an outstanding senior citizen for his or her service to the community, encourages continued achievement and service from seniors, and reinforces the contributions senior citizens make to everyday life.
Gasner was recognized in part due to his commitment to the Columbus Bicycle Co-op, where he has been a dedicated volunteer since 2014. Specifically, Gasner served as a volunteer mechanic, where he works closely with the community teaching, training, and helping everyone fix and maintain their bicycles.
He helps when the Co-op is closed by working on bikes, getting scrap to recycle, and maintaining the shop. Gasner is on the Bicycle Co-op Board of Directors. Under his leadership, it has steadily grown.
“Carl is an example of a person who never outgrows their passion for excellence and commitment to helping others and is worthy to win this wonderful award,” said a Mill Race Center spokesperson.
The award was named after Joan Pearcy in 2011.
