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Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 2001

Page

7

Bachelor town gains fame and changes lives in Minnesota

The town of Herman Minnesota with 485 residents attracted global attention after a 1994 speech by Ellison sparked a national campaign seeking more women and career opportunities for single residents. Bachelors received hundreds of letters and calls, television appearances followed, and some found spouses, transforming local life and economy.

Dan Ellison Romantis Herman Internivana Ellison Avndius Business Leachers Iaching Ellison Famier Star Tribune

Right person elusive as Herman becomes bachelor town legend

A quirky tale from Herman, Nebraska, recalls a 20 year old group wager among locals about who would be last to marry. John Cheney, now 38, remains single as the town grows and repairs its image while marriages among participants fade, new jobs appear, and population shifts.

Freras Cresty Hid John Cheney Cheney Westmont

Blind San Fernando girl draws life from sights she cannot see

Madeline Gomez, legally blind, creates detailed portraits of daily scenes in her San Fernando home. Her artwork features a UCLA surgeon, Dr Richard Casey, whose work aims to give her more light and hope. Doctors and family recall surprised reactions to her independent drawings.

San Femsces Gus Madeline Gil Katherne and Severo Gomez San Ferando Richard Casey Jules Stein

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