JOSE ANDINO Sewe r and Dr a i n Se r v i ce Techn i c i an
With the spookiest day of the year fast approaching, there’s nothing like a scary movie night to get the whole family into the Halloween spirit. The only problem is most frightful films really aren’t for kids, and the ones that are often fall flat. But, if you’re looking for a flick that will have the whole family on the edge of their seats (without traumatizing anyone), consider our top three picks for scary, family-friendly movies. FOR THE WHOLE FAMI LY ! SCARY MOVIES
WHAT WERE YOU DOING BEFORE YOU JOINED REID & PEDERSON?
NO. 3: ‘GHOSTBUSTERS’
I had been working in a factory for 10 years and was contemplating a change. I was also laid off from my job around the same time. As it turned out, Reid & Pederson was doing a sewer repair at my dad’s house, and my family and I were living there with him at the time. Reid & Pederson just so happened to have an ad out looking for a sewer technician. I was impressed with the work they did at my dad’s house and was interested in learning more about the job. So, I responded to the ad, applied, and here I am. I like the fact that I get to work independently; I know that John and Kevin trust me to get the job done. They’ve been good to me and it’s easy to work and communicate with them. I’ve really learned a lot from them over the years. On the customer side, I love solving problems by answering customers’ questions and making sure each and every one of them is happy before I leave. Every day is different and every customer is different, but I like meeting new people, and I love that aspect of my job. WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT YOUR JOB?
“Who you gonna call” to be high on this list? The 1984 spectral classic, “Ghostbusters.” While this may be more of an action-comedy, plenty of scares and creepy imagery still get a jump out of first-time watchers young and old alike. If you’re looking for a lighthearted movie night that still captures a Halloween feel, “Ghostbusters” is a great choice.
NO. 2: ‘CORALINE’
Few authors weave creepiness with coming-of-age stories together better than Neil Gaiman, and his 2009 film “Coraline” proves just that. Based on Gaiman’s book of the same name, director Henry Selick uses his signature stop-motion animation style to bring the script to life. While young children may find the doll-like imagery too unsettling, this is a great introductory thriller for preteens. Yes, a Scooby-Doo movie is at the top of this list — and it deserves to be. As the feature-length debut of Scooby, Shaggy, and the rest of the Mystery Gang, this 1998 film doesn’t pull any punches. While the hand-drawn animation and slapstick high jinks of the original Hanna- Barbera cartoon are all there, make no mistake: There are some creepy moments in this movie. Between scary zombie elements and a spooky Voodoo doll scene, this is the perfect film to get your kids into the Halloween spirit. NO. 1: ‘SCOOBY-DOO ON ZOMBIE ISLAND’
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN WITH REID & PEDERSON?
I will have been with Reid for 18 years this coming Dec. 11.
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO IN YOUR FREE TIME?
First and foremost, I love spending time with my wife, Sandra, and my two sons, Alex and Andy. I hold strong to my Christian faith and let God lead the way. I also love cleaning; some people think I’m crazy for that, but it relaxes me.
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