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Rin "Five year old Shannon Brown of Port Perry is trying to break into the tough world of child modelling, and last weekend in Toronto, she placed a credible fourth in the modelling division of the annual Hemisphere Pageant. Shannon has been taking modelling classes for the past year, and later this summer will have interviews and auditions 'with casting agencies in Toronto [See story] Port Perry youngster trying to break into world of TV modelling "Have-you ever wondered .- about ' those child. models séen in'TV commercials, on posters and 'bill-boards and in the catalogues of major department stores? Unlike the . Hollywood myth, they - are not just "plucked out of a crowd" by a casting agent one day and thrust into the - spot-light overnight. ; Breaking into commer- cials and modelling is a long, ' up-hill grind of auditions and interviews, and for every one who does finally get into the spot-light, there are prob- ably thousands who don't. Five year Shannon Brown of Port Perry is trying this -summer to make that first 'break into TV commercials and catalogues. With support and encour-. agement from her mother Delphine, the youngster has been taking regular classes in: modelling and dance for the past year with Inta Leja of Whitby, herself a former professional model who has worked in Canada; the United States and Europe. On the weekend of July 10-11, Shannon was entered in the third Canadian Hemi- sphere Pageant at the Sky Line Hotel in Toronto and she placed a very credible 4th in the Little Miss Model category. Considering that Shannon was competing against girls 8-10 years old, many of whom had professional modelling experience, Ms. Leja believes finishing as a finalist was quite an accom- plishment for Shannon. 'I think Shannon has the potential and now is the time to start," said Ms. Leja ina recent interview. She is not shy, i§ very photogenic, and takes direc- tion well," she said. And Shannon seems to be enjoying herself. As Ms. Leja explained 'it is imposs- ible to make a five year old (Turn to page 8) Scugog Library features display of bird carvings A beautiful display of painted birds and other - carvings from. wood by Lawrence Davis of Seagrave will continue this week at the Scugog Library on Water Street. And this Friday afternoon from 2to 4, Mr. Davis will be at the library demonstrating the wood carving and paint- ing skills which he started to develop more than half a century ago as a young lad of n. » The carvings, which are painted in brilliant life-like colours depict many of the birds native to this part of Ontario. Also on display is a decoy carved by Mr. Davis when he was ten years old and one carved by his father before the turn of the century. Over the years Mr, Davis has developed an excellent reputation for his carvings and some of his work has been purchased by members of the Eaton family. This display of wood carving is the first in a series presented by the newly formed Library Arts Committee which will be presenting a variety of arts and crafts displays at the library in the future. Mr. Davis estimates that over the years he has carved and painted more than 4000 birds and animals. \ Vol. 116 No. 33 Tuesday, July 20, 1982 32 Pages Commuter group has plan to buy a train In a move believed to be unique in Canada, a group of business peopie is now in the process of buying a train to replace the Via commuter service from Havelock to Toronto which the govern- ment is yanking off the rails on September 7. Port Perry resident Les Parkes, who is president of the Toronto-Havelock Passenger Association, said Monday morning the final details yet to be worked out involve the leasing of the rail track from Canadian Pacific. "It looks very positive at this time. Negotiations are still going on, but C.P. has agreed to come down in price" (for the lease of the track and the personnel to operate the train) said Mr. Parkes. Mr. Parkes said negotiat- ions to purchase two used diesel locomotives and three coaches have been finalized. He indicated that the group feels it can operate the commuter line on a break- even basis, but present rates for fares will have to be increased. Mr. Parkes said that a survey of the commuters now using the (Turn to page 5) Lawrence Davis of Seagrave estimates he has carved and painted more than 4000 wooden birds since he began as a young lad more than 60 years ago. All of this week, examples of Mr. Davis' craftsmanship will be on display at the Scugog Library on Water Street, and Mr. Davis will be demonstrating his expertise this Friday afternoon starting at 2:00 P.M.