Russellville 'Masquerade' winners announced

Grand Prize winner Kyla Stine (left), dressed as the Wicked Witch from the movie "The Wizard of Oz," posed for a quick shot Saturday after winning for her costume.

RUSSELLVILLE -- The annual Russellville Halloween Social, held on Oct. 24 at the Russellville Community Center, saw a large turnout on Saturday as competitions began.

The winners are listed here in their respective positions.

Best Animal: Jordan Melvin, Orion Toepp, Carlee Hodgen, Olive Bishop, Brooklyn Day, Kassie Johnson, Jada Stine, Collin Spencer, Bethney Albright and Bently Lott.

Reserve-Grand Champion Aryanna Bailey dressed as Mary Poppins from the movie of the same name Saturday for the Russellville Community Center's Halloween Social.

Miscellaneous: Sidney Hodgen, Violet Smith, Thomas Hunley, Crystal Barnes, Trenton Oliver, Colson Everman, Benjamin Sperry, Taylor Bullerdick, Josie Walls and Everett Harmon.

Most Original (top nine): Florizabeth Omega, Dorothy Senter, Brendon Oliver, Skyler Strickland, Ari Osterhoudt, Jazlyn Wethington, Jessica Stauarz, Marilyn Anderson and Claran Richardson.

Best Characters: Jayden Keup, Chloe Oliver, Madison Albright, Brooklen Ison, Abby White, Drew McGill, Melody Fulwider, Addison Everman, Ayler Oliver and Ayden Oliver.

Best Halloween Characters: Harmony Tate, Brantley Fordice, Nevaeh Million, Tristan Million, Larissa Ison, Trinity Rossok, Kinzey Brown, Donald Bannon, Justin Bachman and Isaac Clark.

Prettiest: Lexy Oliver, Kierrah Thornburg, Jayden Odore, Lea Gregg, Sadie Oliver, Angel Lott, McKinley Oliver, Kadence Toepp, Yuna Anderson and Alaina Markle.

Best Couple/Group (top eight): David and Ethan Graves; The Phillips and Wrightman families; Cassidy and Zoe Bannon; Marleigh and Zane Sinnett; Lisa Albright's team; Rusty, Thomas and Eric Chaplain; Lynna Newlin and Addy; and Kevin, Kerri and Tucker Crowe.

Ugliest: Hayden Overfelt, Kevin Kays, Samantha Harmon, Aiden Richardson, Kole Martellaro and Beau Spencer.

Sponsors for prize money during this year's masquerade were Ron and Sye Higgins from Ron's Wrecker Service; Chet and Leslie Clodfelter with Greencastle Physical Therapy; Tri-County Bank in Russellville; Co-Alliance in Russellville; Dr. Wendy Watt with Watt Family Medical; Jim Baird (state representative with District 44) of Indiana Home Health Care; Curt and Cindy Wrightsman farm along with North Salem State Bank; HGB Insurance and Bonds in Greencastle; Dave Grimes with Russellville Elevator; and Jason Hartman from the Harrison Street Tavern.

A treat bag was given to all participants in the masquerade -- the bags were provided by Darrell Wiatt (president of the Community Center) Kroger of Crawfordsville, Kroger of Greencastle and Walmart of Crawfordsville. Laryland Pumpkins donated many gourds pumpkins for decorations.

The Russellville Community Center and its leaders wish to thank those that attended with a special thanks to those who contributed in any way.