Editor,
Halloween on White Street was a huge success, proving again that Eureka Springs is the place for good old-fashioned family fun. Head counts vary up and down the block, but most reports agree as many as 1500 trick-or-treaters were served.
The organizers of the White Street Candy Bank thank the citizens of Eureka for stepping up and donating a whopping 275 pounds of candy to our first-time effort. We never expected to take in that much, and it was wonderful to supplement the generosity of more than 18 households from the hotel to the highway.
Our gratitude to your publication for getting the word out, and to the collection sites – Oscar’s Cafe, Ermilio’s and Regalia Handmade Clothing, and to the entire neighborhood for dispersing candy to the masses.
Special thanks to Handsome Holiday Heroes for adding special fun with a photo booth. We plan to do it again next year, and if we start thinking now maybe we can come up with ways to answer the call for healthier treats and inexpensive locally-produced toys. Thanks again, Eureka, for spreading the joy!
Mark Hughes