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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2010-07-08, Page 9THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JULY 8, 2010. PAGE 9. Laura Higgins, a Grade 10 studentat F.E. Madill Secondary Schoolfrom Belgrave, recently returned from the People to People Student Ambassador Program. Higgins was chosen as part of a select group of students to represent her community and country at the People to People Leadership Summit in the United States. Participants in the program complete an academic program focused on leadership and global awareness. Higgins said that the trip, which ran from June 15-24, saw her participating in many activities with other students from across the globeat several locations, includingColumbia University in New York.“We did so much that I had towrite it all down to help meremember,” she said. “And there were students from all over; New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, and a lot from the United States.” Higgins said that she experienced many new situations during the trip, including working on a Mock United Nations [UN] summit with other participants. Each student was given a country to research prior to the event, who they would then need to represent in their UN groups. “Our group chose to try and find solutions to hunger in Southern Asia,” Higgins said. “We then had to present our resolutions to the group.” “I researched Guatemala, and our group’s theme fit well, since Guatemala suffers from hunger,” she said. “So I really had to think about how to fix the hunger problem, then apply it to the nation I represented.” The event was designed to help the students prepare for their futures, with an emphasis on college preparation according to Higgins. “There were inspirational speeches made by White House Correspondents, UN ambassadors... [and] representatives from the schools we were at,” she said. “The college administrator from Columbia spoke to us about what to include in our college applications and what schools look for.” While Higgins said she saw amazing sights throughout the cities she visited, including New York’s Statue of Liberty and Washington D.C., she said the most memorable part of the trip was the friends she made. “We got to see incredible cities, and see the sights there,” she said. “But the friends you make in the program are what really stick with you.” Higgins was nominated for the trip by previous teachers for her academic prowess and civic involvement. The People to People program was created by former American President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1956, who wished to create a future in which people communicated and war wasn’t an ongoing reality. On Saturday, June 26 Ross and Barbara Anderson, Doreen and Rob Roy of Peterborough, Anne Catherine and Richard Anderson of Goderich, Nancy and Rick Ball of Hanover, Sheila Cousins of Guelph, Donna Leach of London, Bob and Jane Grasby, and Nancy and Lloyd Michie all attended a reunion of the descendants of William Michie at the home of Ross Nichol on Cranbrook Line near Brussels. There were 57 family members present from as far away as Lucky Lake, Saskatchewan, Ottawa, Guelph, London, Shelburne, Milton and the surrounding areas. All enjoyed visiting as well as looking at family pictures while the children were excited to have horseback rides. The community extends congratulations to Amy Cook, daughter of Paul and Karen who received her Bachelor of Arts with distinction in Honours Kinesiology and Physical Education on June 8 at Wilfrid Laurier University. Amy is currently employed by PT Health. 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ANNOUNCEMENT Omni Insurance Brokers, a locally owned and operated brokerage is pleased to announce the appointment of Registered Insurance Broker Glenda Gardner who joined the firm July 2009 in their Clinton office. As a long-time resident of the community and having achieved the Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker designation Glenda has served her clients in the insurance industry for over twenty years. Her extensive background and experience enables her to provide solutions to all your auto, property and life insurance needs. Glenda welcomes your calls at 519-482-3434 or toll free 1-877-839-3742. Call her today or email her at glenda@omni-ins.com. 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(Denny Scott photo) NEWS FROM BELGRAVE Ambassador Higgins Laura Higgins was among a select group of international youth who participated in the People to People Ambassador program in June. Higgins took part in a Mock United Nations meeting, and spent 10 days travelling around the mid-eastern United States. (Denny Scott photo) By Denny ScottThe Citizen Stick With the Classifieds. 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