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Clifton Lorimer, 21, is blind but he is not going to let that sideline him from skiing
Clifton Lorimer, 21, is blind but he is not going to let that sideline him from skiing

Clifton Lorimer, 21, is blind but he is not going to let that sideline him from skiing

Date2/14/1972
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Original Toronto Star caption: Clifton Lorimer; 21; is blind but he is not going to let that sideline him from skiing. He is a member of the Ski Hawks; a group of skiing enthusiasts who are all blind. Here instructor Barbara Lusher helps him on the ski tow.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0020938F
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