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With 239 pages and more than 200 different stories, Zionsville resident David Ruffer’s book “Becoming Zionsville” is designed to teach residents the history of the town.

The book, sold on Amazon and at SullivanMunce Cultural Center at 225 W. Hawthorne St., is a collection of factual stories about the evolution of Zionsville.

“(The book) serves as a record of the days when the town had a population significantly smaller than that of today,” Ruffer said. “In that regard, it is (for) present and future residents so they will remember how we became the town we are today.”

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Hoosier Village Senior Living Community in Zionsville recently unveiled a veterans photo wall and announced 10 new bricks to be added to the veterans garden. Twice a year, near Veterans Day and Memorial Day, Hoosier Village Chaplain Ron May officiates a ceremony honoring veterans who move into Hoosier Village or are the veteran spouses of widows or widowers who move there.

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The Barrington of Carmel, a senior living community at 1335 S. Guilford Rd., celebrated its 10th anniversary Nov. 13 with a “Wizard of Oz”-themed party. (Photos by Adam Seif)

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Wesley Manor, a senior housing community in Frankfort, recently sponsored an event that brought history and aviation together for fi ve residents who took a flight on a World War II-era patrol plane.

The event was held at the Frankfort/Clinton County Airport honoring U.S. Navy pilot Lt. Adrian Marks, a Frankfort native, who rescued 56 crewmen aboard the USS Indianapolis in 1945.

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Percell Smith Jr. has been named vice president of operations for the Michigan region of Indianapolis-based BHI Senior Living.

Percell has more than 25 years of experience in senior living and skilled nursing operations. He is a career coach and mentor for long-term care professionals and has taught at the collegiate level, preparing students aspiring to become administrators. 

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National Senior Communities in Washington, DC, retained its top spot for the eighth consecutive year on the 2023 LeadingAge Ziegler 200 list of largest not-for-profit multi-site senior living and care organizations, based on number of units. The 20th anniversary report was released Thursday.

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FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Residents of the Towne House are coming together to honor teachers at Holland Elementary at the 8th annual luncheon where donations to buy supplies for the upcoming school year will be given.

What began as a tutoring program with students has grown into the Holland Elementary Teachers Fund, where residents contribute financially to help teachers buy classroom supplies. Residents, many of them being retired educators, worked to donate $8,755 also getting help from BHI Foundation and United Art and Education to raise a total of $10,600 for Holland Elementary school teachers.

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Hoosier Village started the summer with a day of excitement, supporting the Alzheimer’s Association’s The Longest Day event.

On June 21, the retirement community at 9875 Cherryleaf Dr. in Zionsville hosted a fundraising event with a day filled with entertainment. Family and friends enjoyed activities and events that included a pickleball tournament, cookout, and concert.

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