Bloom Archives
Category: Community
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Connect 4: For Kids by Kids Supports St. Jude Childrenâs Hospital
BY BARB BERGGOETZ As a 2-year-old, Eleanor Cook became captivated by the stories of children fighting cancer highlighted in St. Jude Childrenâs Research Hospital…
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Hinkle-Garton Farmstead: Living History in Our Midst (Photo Gallery)
BY BARB BERGGOETZ Hinkle-Garton Farmstead, located as it is among shopping centers, office buildings, and apartment houses, is a hidden gem on Bloomingtonâs east side. The propertyâs two…
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Pets on the Job: Bloomington Is a Dog (and Cat) Town
BY JULIE GRAY They may not get a paycheck, but dogs and cats have been productive members of the Bloomington labor force for decades.…
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Among Old Photos At Mathers Museum, A Researcher Finds His Ancestor
BY PETER DORFMAN When Joe Stahlman began exploring the photographic archives of the Mathers Museum of World Cultures, it was through an anthropologistâs intellectual lens. He wasnât expecting his search to bring…
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Women Writing for (a) Change: Promoting Writing as a Positive Tool
BY SOPHIE BIRD As a workshop leader for Women Writing for (a) Change Bloomington, a memorable moment for Amy Cornell occurred when an inmate…
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If You Are Discriminated Against, Contact The Bloomington Human Rights Commission
BY CARMEN SIERING For 50 years, the Bloomington Human Rights Commission (BHRC) has been advising individuals and groups on matters of discrimination in employment,…
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Whatâs It All About? That Shelter with a Heart
BY PAUL BICKLEY A new shelter stands in front of Shalom Community Center at 620 S. Walnut. It doesnât have beds and doesnât serve…
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Commission on Status of Women Shines a Light on Local Achievements
BY SOPHIE BIRD The Bloomington Commission on the Status of Women (BCSW) predates its statewide counterpart, the Indiana Commission for Women, by nearly 27…
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Pets Alive Celebrates 10 Years and Its 100,000th Surgery
BY JANET MANDELSTAM The numbers were grim. More than 110,000 homeless pets were being killed annually in Indiana, including some 75 percent of the…