Monett Halloween costume contest

Winners in the 0 to 1 age division of the annual Halloween Contest, sponsored by the Monett Times and the Monett Lions Club, are pictured above. Pictured from left, are: Araya Cendroski, first, monster, daughter of Jarrod Cendroski and Monica Craker, of Monett; Monika Perales, second, devil, daughter of Ignacio and Anali Perez, of Monett; and Zella Zahn, third, detective, daughter of Andrew and Carrie Zahn, of Monett (Tiimes photos by Melonie Roberts)
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A group shot of the under age 2 competitors. (Times photos by Melonie Roberts)
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H'ween 2-3 Winners in the 2 to 3 age division of the annual Halloween Contest, sponsored by the Monett Times and the Monett Lions Club, are pictured above. Pictured from left, are: Harper Merritt, first, scarecrow, son of Jordan and Kristi Merritt, of Pierce City; Levi Kukovich, second, skunk, son of Sheila and Aaron Kukovich, of Monett; and Kaylie Stewart, third, Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz, daughter of Samantha and Steven Stewart, of Fairview. First, second and third place winners were named in each division. First place winners received $20, second place winners received $10 and third place winners received $5. (Times photos by Melonie Roberts)
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The biggest group of contestants in the Halloween costume contest was ages 2 and 3, overloaded with cuteness to challenge the judges. (Times photos by Melonie Roberts)
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Winners in the 4 to 5 age division of the annual Halloween Contest, sponsored by the Monett Times and the Monett Lions Club, are pictured above. Pictured from left, are: Zurich Zahn, first, John Deere tractor, son of Andrew and Carrie Zahn, of Monett; Zoey Stellwagen, second, clown, daughter of Dustin and Kyla Stellwagen, of Monett; and Morgan Wright, third, fairy on a toadstool, daughter of Scott and Tiffany Wright, of Monett. Judges for the event were Linda Lines, Linda Dohman, Chelsey McCracken and Connie Davis. (Times photos by Melonie Roberts)
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Winners in the 6 to 8 age division of the annual Halloween Contest, sponsored by the Monett Times and the Monett Lions Club, are pictured above. Pictured from left, are: Trevor Ellis, first, washer, and Trishelle Alger, dryer, children of Tabatha and Douglas Alger, of Monett; Dylan Stewart, second, aquarium, son of Samantha and Steven Stewart, of Fairview; and Brayden Tucker, third, bag o' bones, son of Lisa and Michael Tucker, of Monett. (Times photos by Melonie Roberts)
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The age 6 to 8 group. (Times photos by Melonie Roberts)
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Winners in the 9 to 12 age division of the annual Halloween Contest, held on Wednesday, Oct. 31 at the Monett City Auditorium, are pictured above. Pictured from left, are: Tanya Ellis, first, airing dirty laundry, daughter of Tabatha and Douglas Alger, of Monett; Thing 1 and Thing 2, second, Kenzee Arndt, daughter of Lavonna Arndt, and Jadzia Painter, daughter of Mark and Barbara Painter, all of Monett; and Tanner Wright, third, kid getting kidnapped by Scream, son of Scott and Tiffany Wright, of Monett. (Times photos by Melonie Roberts)
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The age 9 to 12 group. (Times photos by Melonie Roberts)
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Winners in the 13 and over age division of the annual Halloween Contest, held on Wednesday, Oct. 31 at the Monett City Auditorium, are pictured above. Pictured from left, are: Leighton Harkey and Mason Harkey, first, scarecrow and crow, sons of Sam and Amy Harkey, of Purdy; Sarah Burton, second, nerd, daughter of Luetta Burton, of Monett; and Rawn Batson, third, Alice in Wonderland, of Monett. (Times photos by Melonie Roberts)
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The older age category (Times photos by Melonie Roberts)
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Monett times news editor served as master of ceremonies for the contest, interviewing the contestants and describing the costumes for the audience. Bishoff did not wear his costume for the year, a badminton birdie, for the contest so that others could compete for the prizes.
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