BY CATHY DYSON
Louisa dentist John Andre will pay cash for trick-or-treaters' extra Halloween candy next week, then he'll send all the chocolate and chewy treats to soldiers in Iraq.
Andre is sponsoring a Halloween candy buyback tomorrow through Friday at his office in the Louisa Town Center. He's paying $1 a pound. It's the first time Andre, who also has an office in Glen Allen, has tried the unusual campaign to cut back on cavities.
"I had somebody say they're going to bring $300 in candy, but I don't think I'll get that much," he said.
Children can bring the candy any day next week between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
The dentist also is giving away two free computers to children who do something good in their community.
Through mid-January, Andre is holding a "Do a Good Deed Contest." Children 18 and younger can write detailed essays about the good deeds they have done.
Children can send their essays to Andre at 208 B Elm Ave., Louisa, Va. 23093.
Cathy Dyson: 540/374-5425
Email: cdyson@freelancestar.com