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Heavy metal music blares in the showroom at Resorts casino in Atlantic City. Two aerialists fly and writhe to screaming guitars and stentorian beats, wearing black push-up bras, bikini bottoms and thigh-high stockings. They end their routine climbing on top of each other to simulate an erotic encounter.

Welcome to “Cirque Risque,” aka the naked circus, a celebration of talent and cleavage. the revue is the product of a sexy makeover at Resorts.

The oldest casino in America’s Playground was sold last December to owners with some wild ideas to lure new crowds. Suggestive images of women are the focal points of a roaring 1920s marketing campaign, mirroring the debauchery depicted in “Boardwalk Empire.”

“I like doing things that capture people’s attention,” says co-owner Dennis Gomes, 67, a former Las Vegas investigator whose detective work inspired the movie “Casino.” In Atlantic City, he helped revitalize the neighboring Tropicana with such exotic promotions as a tic tac toe-playing chicken.

When Resorts unveiled its concept, it made national headlines with a billboard showing a female backside in a g-string and beads, advertising a burlesque show called “Moonshine Follies” (double entendre intended).

Gomes has succeeded in slowing down revenue losses, which counts as a win these days, but his new initiatives are also generating lawsuits and picket lines.

Union protesters have singled out the casino because of wage cuts under the new regime. more than a dozen cocktail waitresses who lost their jobs in the transition are suing, claiming they were let go after tight uniforms were introduced.

“Long-term waitresses were made to do a photo shoot in the new uniform,” says union spokesman Ben Begleiter. “Women who were a size 6 or 8 were made to wear uniforms that were size 2 and 4. They were photographed from the neck down and in some cases they were asked to spread their legs wider. the pictures were sent to a modeling agency and 60 percent of the waitresses were terminated. Women can’t wear undergarments in the new uniform.”

A towering picture of two flappers in backless dresses adorns the side of the building. Signs are punctuated with the slogan “Let us serve you.”

Gomes is unabashed about his flapper fetish. He says he personally designed the uniform. “A woman’s back is beautiful,” he says.

In his mind, the flapper era was one of liberation and empowerment.

“It was a time when women could come out and be more equal to men and, heaven forbid, dance in public,” says Gomes. “The first flapper I ever saw was a picture of my grandmother.”

Gomes purchased the aging property for a bargain, $31.5 million, with partner Morris Bailey, a new York real estate developer. Revenue through August was $106.5 million, off $4.4 million from 2010. That’s an improvement over last year, when earnings slid $24.1 million in the same time frame.

“The average decline for all 11 casinos was 8.7 percent for the first eight months of the year,” says Daniel Heneghan, spokesman for the new Jersey Casino Control Commission. “Resorts had a relatively small decline at 4.1 percent. the smallest decline was the Borgata, at 2.7 percent.”

Consumer spending on gambling has been falling industry-wide since the early months of the Great Recession, according to gaming analyst Keith Foley of Moody’s Investor Services. the burgeoning Pennsylvania casino industry is also cutting into Atlantic City’s take. He says casino owners should brace themselves for a permanent reduction in revenue.

“Gaming is a relatively new form of entertainment that grew dramatically during the bubble,” says Foley. “The idea that gaming will bounce back to where it was, there’s no evidence to suggest that is happening now or will happen at any point in the future.”

Gaming isn’t going away, Foley says, but casinos need to offer more than the fantasy of instant wealth. Gomes describes Resorts as a new company with limited resources. Instead of turning the casino into a theme park, he is offering a whole other type of fantasy.

Cirque Risque ends on Wednesday but there’s talk of a holiday show. In October, female audiences can ogle shirtless male performers, as an “extreme” flamenco dance troupe named Vivancos takes over the showroom.

“It’s focused on seven brothers that are magnificent to look at,” says Gomes. “Their bodies are muscular and their dancing is phenomenal.”

The casino workers union, Local 54 of UNITE-HERE is staging weekly protests at Resorts. although there could be a city-wide strike, the group is targeting Gomes’ property because of pay reductions.

“There were workers who’ve been at Resorts since it opened in 1978 whose salaries were cut more than 50 percent,” says Begleiter. “Instead of investing money in the casino, Gomes is trying to make it profitable by slashing salaries.”

Gomes says he’s still paying union wages and there would be no jobs if Resorts had closed.

“I hired the workers back at three and a half year salary levels,” says Gomes. “The union is claiming that our people are working at poverty wages. If that’s the case, the union is the one that negotiated these rates. We had a job fair today and thousands of people came.”

Gomes is seeking candidates to fill slots in case of a strike.

“We’re signing people up so if people walk off the job, they’re going to be replaced temporarily or permanently by people that want to work,” says Gomes.

When picketers circle outside chanting “Shame on you, Resorts,” Gomes plays an answer chant on loudspeakers near the doors, “We love Resorts.”

“Our mission statement is to help every person, executive or line employee, through love and kindness to reach their highest potential,” says Gomes. “It creates good karma. In the martial arts, they call it chi. the good chi comes back to you.”

It’s going to take a considerable amount of chi to restore healthy profits at Resorts. Atlantic City as a whole took a hit when Pennsylvania legalized table gaming last year.

“People still game but they don’t do it in Atlantic City as much,” says Foley, the gambling industry analyst. “If people are offered a good alternative and it’s a closer ride, they’ll go. In June, Pennsylvania was $243 million and Atlantic City was $276 million. In December of 2010, Atlantic City had about $300 million in revenue. Pennsylvania had about $185 million. In December of 2008, Atlantic City had about $302 and Pennsylvania had less than half of that. Pennsylvania is coming up and Atlantic City is going down. They’re getting decimated by Pennsylvania.”

Gomes said he believes the business is cyclical and Atlantic City will start bustling again once the economy turns around. Both he and Heneghan point out that luxury tax revenue was up during the first six months of the year.

The total through June 2011 was $15 million, compared with $12.3 million in 2010. the increase indicates that visitors are spending more on hotel rooms, meals and non-gambling activities.

Lisa Rose: lrose@starledger.com.

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A Polish guy is walking along the beach in France. there are many beautiful women and he really wants to meet one. But the women don’t seem to be at all interested. Finally, he walks up to a French guy surrounded by adoring women.”Excuse me,” he says, “but I’ve been trying to meet one of those women for about an hour now, and I just can’t seem to get anywhere with them. You’re French. You know these women. What do they want?” “maybe I can help a leetle beet,” says the Frenchman. “What you do ees you go to zee store. You buy a leetle sweeming suit. You walk up and down zee beach. You meet girl very qweekly zees way.” “Wow! thanks!” says the Polish guy, and off he goes to the store. He buys a skimpy red bathing suit, puts it on, and goes back to the beach. He parades up and down the beach but still has no luck with the ladies. so he goes back to the Frenchman. “I’m sorry to bother you again,” he says, “but I went to the store, I got a swimsuit, and I still haven’t been able to meet a girl.” “okay,” says the Frenchman, “I tell you what you do. You go to zee store. You buy potato. You put potato in sweeming suit and walk up and down zee beach. You will meet girl very, very qweekly zees way.” “thanks!” says the guy, and runs off to the store. He buys the potato, puts it in the swimsuit, and marches up and down the beach. Up and down, up and down he walks, but the women will hardly even look at him. After half an hour he can’t take it anymore and goes back to the Frenchman.”Look,” he says, “I got the suit, I put the potato in it, and I walked up and down the beach- and still nothing! What more can I do?” “well,” says the Frenchman, “maybe I can help you a leetle beet. Why don’t you try moving zee potato to the FRONT of zee sweeming suit?”

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TORONTO — Whether taking a stretch on the sand, breaking a sweat on the trail or seeking respite on holiday, Day 2 of spring-summer 2012 collections at Toronto’s LG Fashion Week offered plenty of options to send fashion fans to their destination of choice in style.

Attitude Jay Manuel: Clad in fedoras, headscarves and oversized glasses, models walking the runway for Attitude Jay Manuel were the picture of globetrotting cool in the spring-summer line from the Sears private label collection.

It was the second collection with creative director Jay Manuel of “America’s next Top Model” fame at the helm. And the new line delivered a taste of urban safari-inspired chic for the jet-setting fashionista, along with several garments that could easily be incorporated into everyday wear closer to home.

Black loomed large in the collection, but there was ample colour in he mix with bold magenta, blue and red hues alongside more muted neutrals like olive greens and beiges.

Loose-fitting shirtdresses, off-shoulder knit sweaters, slinky maxi skirts and sleek jumpsuits conjured laid-back luxe. A medley of prints from snakeskin to swirls, colour blocks and chunky vertical stripes adorned breezy henley blouses, slinky sheaths and tanks.

But there were plenty of basics for traditionalists, including trench coats boasting looser silhouettes, tailored tapered pants and bootleg denim.

The lone hiccup in the show was when Yasmin Warsame took a tumble amid cloudy gusts of dry ice on the slick, patterned runway. but the supermodel manage to recover with the assistance of a front-row stylewatcher and the cheers of the supportive crowd.

Chloe comme Parris: with a paint-splattered runway and brightly-hued paintings affixed to stark white walls, the Studio environment took on the semblance of gallery for stylewatchers soaking in the latest looks from Chloe comme Parris.

Chloe and Parris Gordon brought their own taste artistry to the makeshift canvas catwalk with the latest looks from their fashion and jewelry brand steeped in a colour palette of navy, cream, olive and yellow.

The sisters unveiled a sleek succession of monochromatic knits and richly-printed separates adorned with their brassy customized buttons, buckles, findings and zipper ends.

The line was a study in contrasts, with tailored suit jackets and fitted pants and slim-fitting jersey-style dresses alongside garments boasting more fluid silhouettes, like sheer panelled shirtdresses, asymmetrical wrap-front tunics and with draped-back detailing on tanks and shirting.

Mercedes Benz Start Up: Montreal-based design duo Martin Lim took home the top prize at the Mercedes-Benz Start Up program for up-and-coming Canadian designers.

Designers Danielle Martin and Pao Lim were among five finalists in the inaugural contest aimed at offering support and mentorship to emerging homegrown talents.

The pair founded their label last year, and gained experience in the industry working with renowned designers like Christian Lacroix and Roland Mouret. in a short video screened the duo revealed they were inspired by a trip to Europe prior to the unveiling of looks from their spring-summer 2012 line.

Martin Lim’s succession of fluid and feminine colour-blocked creations clearly curried favour with the judging panel, which included Canadian supermodel Jessica Stam, Fashion Magazine editor-in-chief Bernadette Morra and Bustle Clothing co-founder and creative director Shawn Hewson.

Stam announced the winners following the runway showcase which featured fellow Montreal-based finalists Travis Taddeo and UNTTLD, and Vancouver-based Cassie Dee and Triarchy.

The final five were selected from a nationwide search and received mentoring as they readied their collections for the runway.

In addition to mentoring from industry experts, Martin Lim will also receive an editorial feature in Fashion Magazine and their own fully-produced runway show during fall-winter collections at Fashion Week next March.

Lim said he and Martin were “honoured and quite surprised” in being crowned winners and sees it as a valuable opportunity for their fledgling label.

“As a small company, we really need help in order to go to the next level.”

Launched in June, the program is aimed at providing a national platform to discover and offer assistance to up-and-coming designers who have been in business for less than five years.

Twenty designers were selected from a pool of submissions to move on to the semi-final round of competition. in its inaugural year, the semi-finals took place in Montreal and Vancouver. JoAnne Caza from Mercedes-Benz Canada announced Tuesday that the program will expand to semis in four new cities: Halifax, Quebec City, Ottawa and Edmonton.

Ryerson University school of fashion chair and panel judge Robert Ott said the Canadian fashion industry poses unique challenges.

“It’s really tough to be recognized, first of all, and sometimes it appears that Canadian designers have to go abroad to get other countries to recognize them and then they may return home and then we’ll give them due recognition,” he said backstage prior to the show. “But the other thing is there’s very little funding, it’s difficult to get a designer with business together so it can actually realize their dreams and start manufacturing collections and selling it to retailers.”

All finalists will continue to receive support, he said.

“I think it’s not a question of who ends up first: it’s a question of who actually has longevity in making their passion come true — and it could be any one of them.”

Tosca Delfino: when it came to tapping into inspiration for her latest swimwear looks, the desisgner brought a decidedly more personal touch to her creations with a line inspired by friends and photos captured in her own travels.

Add in a dose of sun-kissed island luxury with a sprinkling of the city and the designer delivered a concoction of colourful creations fit for the sand and surf — or a maybe a stylish lounge poolside.

Save for a few “Baywatch” — style tank suits, Delfino’s new designs for spring-summer 2012 were not for the modest, with plenty of string bikini and bandeau tops and halter-style suits with plunging necklines. the collection was largely steeped in more muted earthy hues with vibrant pops of aqua, yellow and coral.

Rather than tried-and-true patterns that have become de rigueur in swimwear, such as polka dots and stripes, Delfino was more inventive with miniature dolphins, stars and a succession of colourful, kaleidoscopic patterns varying in shape and scope on everything from high-waisted briefs to kimono-sleeved rompers. there were also playful touches like fringe and ruffled folds on suit bottoms.

The nighttime Toronto skyline got the beach treatment printed on a tank-style suit and matching cover-up skirt with a high slit.

Joeffer Caoc: the womenswear designer brought his penchant for glam to the playing field with an athletic-inspired range of designs.

Past collections from Caoc have largely focused on his sleek evening looks befitting a night on the town. yet he opted to embrace a decidedly more casual esthetic in his spring-summer 2012 line.

Stylish sportswear-tinged touches were present in the creations, which incorporated bright orange and fuchsia alongside powdery pastels on a base of creamy white and neutral hues.

Racerback-style dresses, fluid tanks, track shorts, jersey pants and hoodies featured subtle embellishments like miniaturized mesh panelling or more pronounced racing stripes along pant legs and contrast-coloured trims encircling collars. but the glam was in full force with slightly bolder offerings giving metallics time to shine.

Some eye-popping looks weren’t suitable for those who wish to recede in the background: black athletic mesh pants and jackets affixed atop shimmering gold lining, slick silver briefs and an iridescent silver romper.

For the slightly less adventurous, there were plenty of classic offerings to close out the show, including tailored jackets in tweed and seersucker, layered silk tulle tops and chic slim-fitting sequinned dresses.

Day 2 also featured collections from Amanda Lew Kee, Michi, Laura Siegel and LOVAS.

Fashion Week continues until Friday.

Sport, sun, travel colour collections on Day 2 of LG Fashion Week

XIV fell -6.30%, to close at $5.80 and its overall traded volume was 7.19M shares in the last trading session. XIV opened the day at $6.27, it made an intraday low of $5.79 and an intraday high of $6.34. the stock has a 52 week low of $5.74 and 52 week high of $19.36. the market capitalization of the company stands at $335.50M and it has     - outstanding shares.

XME percentage change fell -6.82%, to close at $45.79 and its overall traded volume was 5.27M shares in the last trading session. XME shares were trading within the range of $45.56-$49.37 while its opening price was $49.30. the 52-week range of the stock is $45.20 – $77.44. the market capitalization of the company stands at $606.72M and it has 13.25M outstanding shares. SPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETF (the Fund) seeks to replicate as closely as possible the performance of the S&P Metals & Mining Select Industry Index (the Index). the Index is an equal weighted market cap index. the Index represents the metals and mining sub-industry portion of the S&P Total Market Index. the Fund invests in industries, such as steel, coal and consumable fuels, gold, precious metals and minerals, aluminum, and diversified metals and mining. the Fund’s investment advisor is SSgA Funds Management, Inc. XPP slid -7.46%, to close at $40.96 and its overall traded volume was 44,797.00 shares in the last trading session. XPP shares were trading within the range of $40.93-$43.29 while its opening price was $42.81. the stock has a 52 week range of $38.26 – $90.43. XPP’s market capitalization is $24.34M and it has     - outstanding shares. XXV percentage change dropped -1.79%, to close at $30.26 and its overall traded volume was 264,800.00 shares in the last trading session. XXV opened at $30.92 and is trading within the range of $30.25-$31.00. the stock has a 52 week low of $27.05 and 52 week high of $36.06. XXV’s market capitalization is $55.74M and it has     - outstanding shares. ZQK percentage change dropped -6.23%, to close at $3.16 and its overall traded volume was 933,293.00 shares in the last trading session. ZQK opened the day at $3.38, it made an intraday low of $3.16 and an intraday high of $3.43. the stock has a 52 week low of $3.14 and 52 week high of $5.70. the market capitalization of the company stands at $521.91M and it has 165.16M outstanding shares. Quiksilver, Inc. is a diversified company that designs, develops and distributes branded apparel, footwear, accessories and related products, catering to the casual, youth lifestyle associated with the sports of surfing, skateboarding and snowboarding. It markets products across three core brands: Quiksilver, Roxy and DC, as well as several smaller brands. its products are sold in over 90 countries in a range of distribution channels, including surf shops, skateboard shops, snowboard shops, specialty stores, select department stores and 764 owned or licensed company stores. During fiscal year ended October 31, 2010 (fiscal 2010), more than 65% of its revenue was generated outside of the United States. In April 2010, the Company sold its Raisins juniors swimwear label and Leilani contemporary label.

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For those lucky expectant mothers who are taking a fall vacation to a warmer location, packing the right swimwear is important. Maternity swimwear is designed with the utmost comfort of the mother in mind, while maintaining a flattering and stylish look. for fall vacations, one’s choice in maternity swimwear is dependent on one’s goals and activities during one’s vacation. Whether you plan on having a highly active or totally relaxing time, there is the perfect swimsuit for your preference and personal style.

For those whose perfect fall vacation consists of staying active, whether that is through kayaking, swimming laps, or waterslides, a one-piece is a great option. a one-piece ensures stability and that one’s swimsuit will not slip or slide during activities. Although one-pieces are practical, they are also flattering and sexy. one stylish option is the 1 Piece Keyhole Maternity Swimwear from Maternal America. With an adjustable halter tie, it is able to be molded to fit your body perfectly. a v-neckline culminates at the bust with a trendy metal O-ring and gentle ruching, creating a beautiful shape for your body. another great option is the Jade Empire Tank from Prego Maternity. The rich jade color is super flattering, and the empire waist emphasis gives this suit a beautiful shape. As practical as it is pretty, the swimsuit is designed with wide adjustable shoulder straps, which ensure excellent bust support during all water activities. Both flattering and functional, a one-piece maternity swimsuit is a fantastic option for the active adventurer

If one’s dream fall vacation is laying on the beach or by the pool, gently soaking up the sun’s rays, a cute bikini is a fantastic option as it will create minimal tan lines. Seen on such pregnant celebrities as Tori Spelling, Alicia Keys, and most recently Alanis Morissette, a bikini is trendy while still being comfortable. The Black Dot Bikini by Prego Maternity is a stylish and functional option. The dot pattern is very feminine and the rectangular ring design at the bust adds a unique touch. With its adjustable halter top, it can be fitted perfectly to your size. You will want to keep wearing this long after you have given birth another gorgeous maternity bikini is the Aqua Ring Maternity Bikini from Belabumbum. Perfect for lounging by the pool or at the beach, this bikini has a dainty floral print layered on top of a flattering aqua blue. The silver O-ring at the bust and on the waist is trendy and unique. With its adjustable halter and back ties, it is both functional and flattering. Bikinis are trendy and sexy, but still maintain a high level of comfort.

For fall vacations, swimsuit cover ups are essential. They provide a great transition from the beach to a low-key dinner or from the pool to game night on the cruise ship. When paired with flip flops, you have instantly created a gorgeous casual outfit. a beautiful option is the Beach Maternity/Nursing Dress from maternity designer 1 in the Oven. Made of a light-weight cotton gauze fabric, this maxi dress is super stylish. The four dainty buttons at the bust provide easy nursing access, ensuring you will get a lot of wear out of it Pair it with flip flops or gladiator sandals for a cute beach look. another great cover up option is the Tunic Swimsuit Cover-up from Maternal America. The lightweight cotton fabric ties at the back for a figure flattering look. Whether you are heading to lunch directly after the beach or just strolling around, it is a fashionable and comfortable look

For a fall vacation, it is important to find the maternity swimwear that works best for the activities you will be doing. by finding a swimsuit that is both comfortable and flattering, you will look and feel your best. since most maternity swimwear is so stylish, it can be worn long after you have given birth, ensuring you will get a lot of bang for your buck.

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Labor Day has come and gone and the air is beginning to get that crisp chill. Fall officially arrived yesterday. It’s time to trade in bathing suits, flip flops and the beach for comfy jeans, boots and fall fun. Below are five great ways to enjoy and celebrate fall. 1. Pumpkins galore

Pumpkins are the quintessential fall vegetable, providing endless possibilities for fun and food throughout the season. get together with friends or the family and head out to a local pumpkin patch, where each person can pick the perfect pumpkin to decorate or carve into a traditional jack-o-lantern. In Waynesboro, Renfrew’s 18th annual Pumpkin Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15. Visitors for the day can enjoy pumpkin carving, bowling and the ever popular “pumpkin-chuckin” trebuchet, along with tasty soups and homemade bread. 2. Yummy cooking

Fall is also the peak time for many tasty fruits and vegetables that can be found at local grocery stores or farmers’ markets. Apples come into season during the fall. think about taking a trip to a local orchard to hand-pick a bushel of apples or try out some warm apple cider on a chilly night. the fruit will be celebrated during the annual Apple Festival Saturday, Oct. 8, at Tayamentasachta in Greencastle. the festival runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. other produce to look out for and use while whipping up dinner includes: squash, sweet potatoes, pears, pomegranates, brussels sprouts and cauliflower. 3. Celebrate the holidays

There are two very different holidays that Americans celebrate during the fall. First Halloween and then Thanksgiving. Halloween, sometimes referred to as all Hallows Day or all Saints Day will be celebrated on Monday, Oct. 31. Invite friends and family over to decorate the house, carve pumpkins and create a spooky feeling. and don’t forget the kids, who can dress up in Halloween costumes and go trick-or-treating or attend a local party. Traditionally, these events are held locally the last Thursday in October. Thanksgiving, which will be celebrated on Thursday, Nov. 24, is the perfect family time when everyone gathers around the table and enjoys a huge dinner — turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, stuffing, corn and much more! 4. Colors of the season

Hues of yellow, gold, orange and red begin to decorate the landscape as the leaves on the trees change color. get outside to take a walk or a drive up through the mountains during a beautiful fall day and enjoy the endless array of colors.

Allow the kids to help rake the leaves up in the yard and then jump into the big pile and toss them in the air. 5. Say cheese

Fall is a great time to get family pictures taken, especially since the holiday season is right around the corner. this time of year provides the perfect backdrop to take pictures outside while the weather is not too cold or hot.

Fall pictures make great Christmas cards, gifts or just mementos to hold onto.

5 Things to do now that fall is here

Carly Rice of West Kittanning was crowned 'Miss Armstrong County' last year. Rice will also be in the area November 5 to crown the new winner, who will then compete for 'Miss Pennsylvania' and possibly 'Miss America.'

The next ‘Miss America’ could be from Armstrong County, but they have to win the local pageant first.

The ‘Miss Armstrong County’ pageant will be held Saturday, November 5 at Ford City Jr.-Sr. High School. Contestants will take the stage at 7PM.

Executive Director Kathy Rashlich has been director for two years, but was also a former judge and contestant. She said the contest promotes self-confidence and offers scholarship money to all those who compete.

“Even if you didn’t win, ‘Miss America’ gives out more than $45 million in scholarships each year,” Rashlich said. “Ladies who have been contestants in the past may have set up a scholarship for someone whose going into teaching or biology, someone who’s a dancer or does community service…there’s a variety of different scholarships they give out. I encourage the girls to think about that.

“If you look at a lot of newscasters or other well-known people in society, they might not have been the winners, but you find out that they had this in their background, so it really does give them some skills to build on. There’s great networking, and I wanted to bring that to the girls in the community and offer it to them,” Rashlich said.

An example of a local celebrity is Courtney Pendelton of Ford City, who was crowned ‘Miss Armstrong County’ in 1986 after her example of volunteer service.

Rashlich has also received scholarship money from the competition.

“I was lucky enough to go to college, but I know there’s so much need for scholarships, and it was something that really helped me when I was getting my books,” Rashlich said.

Contestants must be between the ages of 17 and 24, have never been married nor have children and reside, work or study within the county. There is no cost to enter the pageant, but contestants must donate to the Children’s Miracle Network. Possible upcoming fundraisers will help to supplement that obligation.

Carly Rice of West Kittanning was crowed ‘Miss Armstrong County’ last year. Rice now attends Penn State University.

Originally in 1988, the pageant was open to all state residents before being closed to only those who reside, work or study in Armstrong County.

“This is a preliminary to Miss Pennsylvania, so girls from across the state will go to local pageants and compete in maybe six before they win a title. I’d go to other pageants and see girls that were in ours and didn’t win that do end up in States eventually, but I want this to be someone from Armstrong County,” Rashlich said. “Armstrong County is one of the few that has a county title.”

Only three other counties in the state also have ‘closed’ pageants. Rashlich said this will serve as another way to promote Armstrong County at the Miss Pennsylvania pageant.

Contestants will participate in an eight-minute interview and compete in swimwear, evening wear and a 90-second talent selection before the judges.

Of 32 pageant winners throughout the state, one will be crowned ‘Miss Pennsylvania’ in may and go on to the ‘Miss America’ pageant. Juliann Sheldon, 21, of Plum Borough was crowned ‘Miss Pennsylvania’ last year.

Attendees will also get to see girls compete for the ‘Miss Allegheny Valley’ crown that evening. Anna Welsh won the title last year.

Women interested in competing in the pageants can contact Rashlich at Kathy_815@yahoo.com or by calling 724-664-2698.

» ‘Miss Armstrong County’ Applications Now Accepted