Ladies and gentlemen, ghouls and beasts, the winners of the 2002 Halloween Party costume contest were:

In third place, with 62 votes, Bracelet!

Coming up in second place, with 75 votes, 2Cute4u2!

And the winner, with 104 votes, TIKE!

All three winners will receive a 1-month Why-Pass each. Congratulations!!!

Continuing in the Halloween spirit, City Worker mark shared this image with us, taken only moments before the Hauntington House made its first appearance on the 30th...

In other news, Akbar's Face Factory has changed its hours -- they are now only open on weekdays. Akbar informs me that this should really improve his ability to get face parts okay'ed and posted to your stores ASAP.

Outside of Whyville, keep your eyes on the skies! The famous Leonid meteor shower is due any day now.