Baumbach is new Miss Anaheim

Five is now Rebecca Baumbach's lucky number. Baumbach, after being first runner-up in the Miss Anaheim pageant for four consecutive years, won the Miss Anaheim title on her fifth try Sunday. "I'm so elated," Baumbach said. Along with a $1,500 scholarship, Baumbach will serve as the city's official representative and represent Anaheim in the Miss California pageant later this year in frenso. Baumbach's younger sister, Jessica, who also participated in the pageant, and won second-runner up. She said she's very proud of her older sister. The second runner-up got $250. "I was happy to be in the competition with her," Jessica said. Baumbach's mother, Ruth, was awestruck when Baumbach was announced as Miss Anaheim 2003. Although her two daughters competed in the same pageant, she said she knows that there is no sibling rivalry. "Rebecca is her sister's hero," Ruth Baumbach said. Meeting with city officials and attending city functions are among the few duties the Miss Anaheim is expected to perform. She will also work with the city on ways to improve the community. Despite not winning the Miss Anaheim title, Brianne Friga said she did not see the competition as a loss. "I learned a lot about myself during this pageant. It's a real self-esteem booster," said Friga, 18. "Maybe I'll come back next year." The other contestants - 22-year-old Renee Woolley, 21-year-old Jamie Wolff, 22-year-old Naomi Maracine, 21-year-old Catherine Garcia, 18-year-old Missy Bailey and Friga will receive $100 for their participation. The last portion of the competition included a short question-and-answer session by Gloria Keo, Miss Anaheim 2002, and Tom Woods, field director of the Miss California Organization, to allow the audience members to get to know the participants. This year's competition was weighed heaviest on the personal interview portion, which accounted to 40 percent of the total score. The talent portion accounted for 30 percent. The swimsuit, eveningwear and overall composite, a new addition to the competition, all accounted for 10 percent each. Mickey and Minnie Mouse Anahei m Bulletin and Tahitian dancers provided entertainment. Keo said her experience as Miss Anaheim was "awesome." "The city of Anaheim is so large, yet you see the same people giving to the community," Keo said. She plans to remain active in the community. West Anaheim Little League will hold its opening day ceremonies on Saturday at Maxwell Park. The event begins at 8 a.m. with a pancake breakfast, with opening day ceremonies beginning at 10 a.m.. Teams, managers, coaches and team moms will walk the field, sponsors will be introduced and the 2002 California All-Star state champions will be recognized. The event also will feature a raffle, with prizes including a Playstation 2 and a $100 gift certificate. The league also will acknowledge a $50,000 donation by Angels outfielder Tim Salmon, who helped the league renovate 42-year-old Delco Field. The field has new batting cages, fences, paint, practice mounds and other improvements. Games will begin at noon.