What the Kids are Saying

BY MIKAYLA SHULTS

Last October was not what anybody had hoped for, yet all of these kids and their families found a way to make Halloween memorable. The most popular places around San Lorenzo Valley were Riverside and California Dr. in Ben Lomond, which isn’t different from any other year. Almost everyone took a stroll around their neighborhood, where families created contactless forms of trick-or-treating; shooting candy down tubes, throwing treats at kids, and the classic: leaving a bowl on the front porch. Some went to a Halloween parade with masks and social distancing in Santa Cruz.

Now that older kids and parents can be vaccinated, don’t fear the Covid, fear the Reaper. Check out what the kids are saying about Halloween 2021 and remember to be safe this fall.

 My two favorite things are vintage clothes and being an activist; in that order. You can find me reading on the beach or just staring at the same page for an hour. While I’m not doing that, I’m a junior at Oasis.

Cooper, 9

Last Year: Neighborhood and California Dr This year: Riverside, neighborhood, California Dr

Helena, 2

Last year: Frog, went to parade with Denise This year: Elsa

Denise, 2

Last year: Owl, contactless parade in Santa Cruz and people threw candy in their wagon This year: Tiger/cheetah

Dylan, 11

Last year: He was a dancing clown and went to Riverside This year: Surfer with fin in his head, Riverside and neighborhood

Killian, 8

Last year: Goddess went to Riverside This year: Miyo, Riverside and annual house party

Garret, 12

Last year: Miguel from Cobra Kai, neighborhood and California Dr This year: Kevin Hart-type comedian, going to the same spots

Stella, 11

Last year: Riverside This year: Prisoner, Riverside

Finn, 11

Last year: Hot dog, Riverside This year: Going to Riverside and annual party

Tia, 11

Last year: Dead doll

Tommy, 4 & Ivy, 6

Last year: A neighbor set up safe trick or treating for the kids in the neighborhood This year: Going to Roseville to trick or treat with cousins, getting rapid tests first and wearing masks, then slumber party with crafts.

Ella, 9

Last year: Zombie Bride This year: Devil

Claire, 12

Last year: Zombie Girl Scout This year: Fairy

Wesley, 12

Last year: Wounded skater This year: Soccer player