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durhamregIon.com Page A10 ♦ THE CANADIAN STATESMAN ♦ July 19,2006 Submitted photo Catharine Young, a 16-year-okl Bowmahville resident, was the first runner-up in the Miss Teen Latina World Competition held in Texas in early July. Local teen makes waves Teenager runner-up. in Latin beauty competition BOWMANVILLE - Catharine Catharine Young, a 16-year-old Bowmanville resident, was the first runner-up in the Miss Teen Latina World Competition Competition held in Texas in early July. Ms. Young, who was crowned. Miss Teen. Latina Canada in May, competed against delegates from all across the Americas. The girls were judged on their participation in the bikini competition, evening gown, the on-stage interview as well as a final question. The pageant, which took place on July 3, was open to girls with a Latin background.'Ms. background.'Ms. Young is the daughter of a Canadian father and Chilean-born mother. The accomplished teenager is very involved with the Durham Durham community, playing the organ at St. Joseph Church and volunteering at the Osha- wa soup kitchen. Her Canadian Canadian title and her participation participation in the World competition has brought Ms. Young the opportunity to meet other youth with her background. "Although winning is what every contestant works hard for, having gone to the competition competition representing the whole of Canada has been an honour and lots of fun," Ms. Young said. "It was a great opportunity and I made lots of great friends." SâeP& CrriM Formerly of (.'Attitudes invites clients & new clients to join him at his new location and see him about his NEW PRICES •Children •Families -Babies 'Pels •Groups "Weddings Photography done in the comfort of your own home or local park Your neighbourhood photographer for over 20 years Session and 8x10 portrait $49 Regular value Still, Oiler expires July 30,2000. Limited to Durham Region 905-576-9526 if! dm Ip is M wm ^toiflmih wai.. www.mtigicpoiTrails.net 695 Townlinc Road North Comtiee .! Ions vrht$#*Riz#lslHÉe* LA?.: