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Mrs. SC Int'l Selected to Represent National Film Company

Mrs. South Carolina International, Patti Mercer, an account representative for WRHI 94.3 and Interstate 107.1, has been selected to represent Docurama Films and New Video as a special affiliate promoting “Autism: The Musical”. Mercer, a spokesperson for the South Carolina Autism Society and national organization Autism Speaks, will use the documentary film as an educational tool through community outreach events such as non-admission screenings, fundraisers, support group meetings and online sales of the DVD.

Docurama Films is the first and only video label dedicated exclusively to critically acclaimed and cutting edge documentaries. New Video is a leading independent distributor specializing in documentaries, independent films, collectible television series, sports, and classic kids programming available digitally and on DVD.

Docurama Films recently released the film “Autism: The Musical” on DVD. The film aired this spring on HBO and was short-listed for an Academy Award nomination. Following five Los Angeles children over the course of six months, director Tricia Regan captures the struggles and triumphs of their family lives and observes how this musical production gives these performers a comfort zone in which they can explore their creative sides.

A mother of four, Patti Mercer will represent South Carolina in the upcoming Mrs. International Pageant July 18-19, 2008 in Chicago to promote Autism awareness and the importance of early intervention.

For more information please visit www.pattimercer.com

Mrs. Oklahoma Intl '07 honored by Senate

An extraordinary Walters woman was honored by the Senate Monday for her outstanding accomplishments and contributions to her community. Senator Don Barrington presented Brooke Good with a proclamation congratulating her on her selection as Mrs. Oklahoma 2007 and commending her on her efforts to help children overcome the nightmare of sexual child abuse.

A victim of sexual child abuse herself, Good has spent her year as Mrs. Oklahoma speaking to other children in the same circumstances giving them the understanding that they can go on and learn to dream again. Good spends time with the girls at the Marie Detty Girls home in Lawton and has also participated in a Mothers Against Sexual Abuse rally on the steps of the capitol last fall.

A Walters resident, Good is married to Teddy Good and the couple have two sons Corbin (2) and Ian (1).

Good, who was crowned on Mother's Day weekend of 2007, will return to Stillwater this Mother's Day weekend to crown a new Mrs. Oklahoma. "I will forever be thankful for this amazing year and journey as Mrs. Oklahoma," says Good.

Mrs. Cleburne County, International Educating Young People About Predators

Carol Johnson, Mrs. Cleburne County, represents Protect, a divsion of the National Association to Protect our Children. She began by starting a local chapter of the organization after a scare that her child was in danger. That local chapter became very active, and many other groups have formed across Arkansas because of Carol's efforts. She also recently traveled to the National Association to educate herself further; she wanted a better understanding of the laws enforced upon convicted predators. Since then, Carol has lobbied for stricter punishments and worked with apprehension programs to stop predators.

With over 800,000 young people's lives being solicited by predators, Carol knows that education is the key to stopping this criminal action. Join Carol and her efforts of Protecting young people, and root her on in obtaining the position of Mrs. Arkansas, International to increase the exposure of this critical issue.

Seeking Delegates in Illinois!

Illinois International Pageants is looking for the 2008 Mrs., Miss and Miss Teen Illinois! Anyone wishing to vie for the title should go to our official web site at www.illinoisinternationalpageants.com and request information. The prize package is over $4000.00 for each winner and still growning! Hurry and enter today. Registration closes March 31, 2008!

Mrs. New Jersey International 2008 promotes National Children's dental Health Month

February is National Children's Dental Health Month. To promote Children's dental health, Kimberly Meehan is visiting over 20 classroms in February throughout New Jersey and pennsylvania, distributing toothbrushes and educating children on proper brushing, healthy snacks and dental sealants.

She has also participated in the "sealant Saturday" event, where over 300 dental sealants were placed on the teeth of uninsured children throughout the Philadelphia area.

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