More than two dozen contestants participated in the annual Monett Halloween costume contest, hosted for the 11th year by the Monett Lions Club. Serving as judges at the Monett Intermediate School cafeteria were Cassie Villandry, Lauren Weston, and Dorie Minton. The Lions provided cash prizes for the top three in seven categories, and candy for all participants. Murray Bishoff served as master of ceremonies. Taking top honors were Yviana Heredia as Snow White in age 1 and under; Yalitza Alvarado as a corpse bride in ages 2-3; Everleign Crim as a snail in ages 4-5; Ethan Brite as Travis Kelse in ages 6-8; Yvalyn Valenciano as a Disney gorilla in ages 9-12; Yvette Valenciano as Maron from Dragonball Z in ages 13 and up; and a family group as the Dragonball Z characters for the group. Photos and results from the contest were not available at presstime for the November issue of Monett Monthly.