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I 12- Orono Weekly Tinies, Wednesday. September 20. ~ ) 7Yoe F by Kate Lang Heather Malcolm 1995-1996 Durham Central Fair Ambassador Over the past two weeks, I have had the pleasure- in gettlng to know this week's featured 'Nelghbour". She is 18 year old, Blackstock resident Heather Malcolm. Most of Orono now knows the Port Penry High School student as the 1995-1996 Durham Central Fair Ambassador. Heather was chosen for this position on September 7 th of this year, at the open- lng of the Fair. "I was really shocked: it didn't really hit me until later." Hleather recails, when her naine had been announced as the win- ner. I asked Heather why she had declded to enter the contest. "I have been interested in the Ambassador competition since I was a little girl. I saw all the things that they dld, how involved they were in, the Fair and thought that this is something that I would really be interested in. I also thought that it would be a good way to promote 4H." And promote 4H she does. Ater being a part of it for the past 7 years. Heather feels that it Is one of the most important groups that youths can get involved in. "It's an organization that really gets you involved in your commurunity. 4H teach- es a lot of life skills, which include anythlng fromr sewing and cookingç, to agri- culture and farmlng. They even have lime dancing and photography classes. Baslcally, anything that you want to learit about, they will teach you. You develop a lot of self confidence and lasting friendships. The 4H motto is 'learn to do by doing' and thatis what it is ail about." Heather's interests dont stop at 4H. She skates with the Blackstock figure skat- ing club, and is a coach and executive member. Junior farmers and working at Port Perry Optical also take up her trne. If these activities aren't enough, Heather is on her high school student council as co-chairman for the fundraising committee, and - 5 a member of "Students Together Against Racism." By the sounds of it, Heather has_ always kept herself busy. In 1992, she was a chorus memiber in the, Toronto production of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat." She has worked as a french tutor and piano teacher. At the Nestieton United Church, Heather has taught Sunday School and helped in fundraising. Now that she has had almost 2 weeks to get used to her new position, I asked Heather what was her most memorable moment at the Fair. "I can't possibly answer that with just one event. I loved the public school talent show and the reaction of the children when -Barney" performed. 1 liked handing, out the rib- bons at ail the competitions 1 attended. Basically, 1 enjoyed anything that I was lnvolved in. The whole fair was an extremely enjoyable experience. "I really enjoyed the whole Ambassador competition. I had been writlng my speech for weeks. Tt was something to work at and look forward to. I made new friends and met a lot of people. "I saw the fair from a whole new perspective and realized how much work really goes mnto runnmng it. It is so important to the, com- munity. I encourage every- one who is remotely inter- ested to enter. Even if you are not named the Ambassador, the commlnttee stlll gets everyone involved throughout the year." What is in store for Heather in the future? "I'm going to apply to the Parliamentary Page Program at the House of Commons. After that, I would really like to get mnto an ârea where 1 can use my french speaking- skills, such as an official transiator." From what I have seen of Heather, 1 have no doubt that she can accomplish anythmng that. she puts her mind to. -This community should be proud to consider Heather, a neighbour. Plan YouLr ESCAPE CLARINGAýTON RODEO DAYS, Septem ber 22 -24,5199 5 Fairgrounds, Orono T RAIL DINNER TATEH0W CASE WESTERN MALL NOT JUST ANOTHER RODEO! 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