Ms. Idaho Senior America Pageant set for Saturday

COEUR d'ALENE - Ms. Senior America, Debbie Carroll-Boyce, will be visiting Coeur d'Alene to attend the 2012 Ms. Idaho Senior America Pageant in Coeur d'Alene this weekend.

The event is 5:30 p.m. Saturday at the Kroc Center. There will be 10 contestants, including two locals, Alexis Priest of Coeur d'Alene and Kathleen Lammana of Hayden.

Participants will perform a talent, philosophy of life presentation and in an evening gown segment.

Current Ms. Senior Idaho, Stephanie Koennel, will be on hand to honor the winner and perform a tap dance routine.

"It's time for me to give up the crown," she said.

She has been dancing with the Lake City Tappers, took part in a flash mob performance to benefit the Kootenai County Boys and Girls Club and was a hostess for local events.

Koennel has particularly enjoyed visiting assisted living homes.

"To give them a little joy in their lives, to me, is the best," she said.

A $5 donation is requested at the door for the two-hour show.