Applications are being accepted for the Ms. North Carolina Senior America 2009 Pageant.

Women who have reached the "Age of Elegance" -- 60 years and older -- and have resided in North Carolina for the past three months are eligible to enter. Contestants will compete in the following categories: interview (5 minutes), philosophy of life (35 seconds or less), talent (2:45 minutes or less) and evening gown presentation.

The pageant will be held at the Moore County Enrichment Center, U. S. 15-501, two miles north of the Pinehurst Traffic Circle Friday, June 5, at 1:30 p.m.

The winner will represent North Carolina in the Ms. Senior America Pageant to be held in Atlantic City, N.J.

For applications and information contact: Beverly A. Wetherbie, co-state director, 707 Wildwood Road, Aberdeen, NC 28315, phone 910-944-8171, or e-mail Wetherbie@nc.rr.com, or Judy Kelley, co-state director, 153 Topsail Road, North Topsail Beach, NC 28460, phone 910-328-3671, or e-mail traintap@charter.net.