Bloom Archives
Category: Our Town
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Waew Chantar: Entrepreneur
Since leaving Surat Thani nearly 30 years ago, Waew Chantar, now a Bloomington resident, has launched successful businesses on two continents.
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Becky Hrisomalos: Volunteer Extraordinaire
Becky (Anton) Hrisomalos packed something extra when she came to Bloomington to attend Indiana University in 1949âa strong desire to serve others.
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Tom Miller: Innovation Director
When Tom Miller began his new position as Bloomingtonâs director of innovation in January, he knew there would be challenges.
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Daniel Larsen: Smart Kid
At the end of May, when many of his peers were kicking back and putting seventh grade behind them, Daniel Larsen was traveling to…
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Lauren MacLean: Political Scientist
In 2015, the Carnegie Corporation of New York established the Andrew Carnegie Fellows Program to support journalists, authors, and scholars conducting research…
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Doris Sims: Public Servant
In February, Doris Sims, director of the City of Bloomington Housing and Neighborhood Development Department, was named a Living Legend at the Black History…
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Ransom Haile: Rocker
Back in the day, Ransom Haile was among Bloomingtonâs busiest musicians. Most notably, he played lead guitar for the Dynamics, one of the Midwestâs…
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John Patten: President, Smithville Communications
When John Patten was named the first non-family president of Ellettsville-based Smithville Communications in 2016, it was the culmination of a journey that began…
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Jean Capler: Social Worker
When Jean Capler was named Bloomingtonâs 2016 Woman of the Year, it was something of a surprise. âI was really honored, but I looked…