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Peoria Made Personal: Trey Mowder, Amy Lacefield

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TREY MOWDER
Trey grew up in this area, he was originally from Delevan moved to Peoria to attend Bradley University, then moved to Chicago where he practiced the art of being a stand -up comedian.

When asked why he returned to Peoria, Trey said everyone in Chicago is in a hurry. He missed family and friends and the slowness ...people here take the time to have a conversation with you. Trey enjoys playing guitar with local musicians, riding bikes around town and a being a part of a weekly vegetarian potluck group.

"I love Peoria...especially the feeling of a main street revival. There are new coffee shops, bars, independent specialty stores, restaurants all up and down Main Street. Neighborhood clean up groups, a community garden, are some of the projects taken on by just a bunch of people who want to make a difference."

Trey works at thirty-thirty coffee co. the perfect blend of good coffee and time for slow conversations.

AMY LACEFIELD

Recently, Amy moved to Peoria. While looking out of her apartment window she noticed a gathering, on the grass area in front of the Peoria Civic Center. When the crowd cleared she was able to see a monument that was dedicated to the fallen Police Officers and Firemen of Peoria. Grabbing binoculars she focused on the monument and the names of those remembered.

"My great great Grandfather was a Peoria police officer killed in the line of duty on November 28, 1917. I can see his name Samuel Moffatt, engraved on the Fallen Officer Memorial. What an amazing coincidence that just when I needed a sense of family I found a reminder right in view."

"Living downtown Peoria allows me the opportunity to walk to the outdoor farmers market, the rhythm kitchen, and the CEFCU stage to listen to summer concerts. There is always something to do and see. And the best part at the end of the evening I can catch a carriage ride home.

There is comfort and pride when I look out my window and see both a part of my history and a glimpse of my future."

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