This month, the gorgeous Mrs. Connecticut (Melba Oren), sponsored by Seychelles of Westport and New Haven, went on to compete in the nationals in Tuscon, Arizona and claimed the title of 5th-runner up. With a beautiful costume of the state flower the mountain laurel, and an extravagantly gorgeous dress designed by the fabulous Yolanda Arce. Melba floated right up to the top finalists of the Mrs.America competition. Congratulations for an excellent job well done!