Send care packages to troops

Donate $15 to send a care package to a member of the U.S. Armed Forces serving overseas as part of the Operation: Defend the Holidays program sponsored by the Putnam County government and sheriff’s office.

See putnamcountyny.com/carepackage to order; then send payment to the County Executive, c/o Terry Oliver, 40 Gleneida Ave., Carmel, NY 10512. Call 845-808-1001 with questions. The deadline is Dec. 21.

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