There were many ghouls for guidance as children stuck their heads in buckets.

Nut cases.

Finger food for the faint of heart.

And who could forget the table of four real body parts to feel under the veil–ooh, yuk

And the kids got taller and taller.

What a great way to brighten the day of an American Soldier

Michael S. Capio at 3017 Washington Blvd  will buy back Halloween candy from children November 5 and 7 from 11 am to 4:30 pm for $1 per pound. All candy will be sent to soldiers overseas as part of Operation Gratitude.

“I know about candy that goes overseas to the troops,” said Reta Moser.  “One of my nephews, Andrew, was a Ranger in Army.  He and his buddies were a forwarding group of rangers in Iraq dropped in to establish a base, clear an area or both.  They had nothing but what they could carry in their backpacks.  I suppose supplies were dropped in too. If so, those supplies consisted of basic rations. No PX there.   No shaving supplies, he said. No snacks.  It was before Christmas.

“But between Thanksgiving and Christmas there was a program for people in US to send selective packages—shaving gear, gum, shampoo, tooth paste, candy.  They had several packages one could purchase for a loved one.  Each contained snacks and basics that were not available to my nephew.

“I remember when I heard about the situation, I sent one of everything they had.  His whole family rose to the occasion.  His reaction was that he was overwhelmed.  He said he didn’t know that that many people loved him.   He wasn’t much of a candy lover before but he loved the candy that was in the packages.  More than anything he loved that people appreciated him, thought of him.  He was not in the best situation.

Karen and Samuel Moses, who decorate for all occasions and party for all occasions, are having a Halloween Costume Party Saturday, 26 October, 7 pm to sunrise at the Haunted Mansion, 821 Dickson. All residents are invited. This is the back balcony.