PEORIA MAGAZINE December 2022

Out & About G O O D W I L L ’ S S T A N D D OWN F O R V E T E R A N S R E C E P T I O N O F H O N O R

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The annual Goodwill Reception of Honor recognizes a veteran, an activemilitarymember, a citizen and a business who support veterans and active military. Photos: 1. Kirk Anderson, Jim Reinhart, Kevin Meinhart, Alison Allen, Mike Brooks and Don Johnson 2. D on Shafer, Brian Ray, Steve Driscoll and Shelly Sharpe 3. B ill DeProspero, Vicky Sturgeon, Corey James and Kelly Perkins 4. John Austin, G. Edward Murphy, TSgt. Jamie Mahan and Bob Anderson

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N A T I O N A L W H I T E C A N E D A Y C E N T R A L I L L I N O I S C E N T E R F O R T H E B L I N D A N D V I S U A L L Y I M P A I R E D ( C I C B V I )

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Photos: 1. CICBVI staff members Paula Balistreri and Felisa Durr are shown with CICBVI Board President Kurt Norris and Peoria Riverfront Museum Director John Morris 2. L ance Barke, a visually impaired patron of the Center, demonstrates the latest in cane technology - the WeWalk Cane.

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It includes features such as audio location identification and GPS

Did you know the long white cane used by individuals who are blind or visually impaired was created right here in Peoria? The original is owned by CICBVI and is on loan to the Peoria Riverfront Museumwhere it is on display.

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