October, 2001      Diablo Blue     Page 13

Across

1. Type of movie

2. A creature of shadows

9. Person with magical powers

10. Name of doctor that tried to reanimate life

11. A spirit that is sensed but not seen

13. Casper is a friendly one

14. The foot of this animal is used for luck

16. Star of the movie "Love at First Bite"

17. Sweet reward for those who go out on 10/31

18. Companion of 9 across

Down

1. Resident of Sleepy Hollow (2 words)

3. All Saint's Eve

4. Mythical creature

5. What you transform 11 down into (2 words)

6. When this is full it is time for both lovers and werewolves

7. What the nights are when 6 down is new

8. Three word cry of extortion by children on 10/31

11. Cucurbita pepo

12. Not on the diet of 16 across

15. Transportation device of 9 across

With all that has happened in the last month, Halloween will be an observance many of us will be looking forward to. Whether you like trick or treating, observing All Saint’s Eve, or exploring early religions and observances, the end of October gives us something to look forward to before winter comes to us in northern California (get ready to break out the heavy sweater!). Take some time to relax and solve this month’s puzzle.