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HOLIDAY TRADITIONS | SENDING LOVE
MILITARY CARE PACKS
One of the best ways to send out a holiday salute to your friends
or family members in the military is through a thoughtful care package.
M
aybe you have a
loved one serving
overseas. Maybe
you’re part of a holi-
day care package
giving organization.
Either way, if you’re
new to sending one, there are some require-
ments you should be aware of to make sure it
gets there safely.
You should be selective about exactly which
items you plan on sending overseas. There are
customs issues and security regulations that
must be considered by when it comes to ship-
ping packages to members of the military.
What to Send
If you could send anything at all to your favorite
service member, what would it be? Something per-
sonalized, such as a photo collection or letters?
How about their favorite homemade foods?
All of these items are OK to ship and will offer
your military member a special connection to
memories of home. These memories can help push
them through the difficult times of a deployment.
What Not to Send
Even though any item you send would surely
be appreciated, there are some things to avoid in-
cluding in your holiday care package.
Anything breakable probably should be saved
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en joy the
for when they return home. Picture your package
on its route to your service member — shipped
from truck to truck before heading off on an in-
ternational flight, and then being shipped from
truck to truck again.
How to Send It
One of the most challenging aspects of ship-
ping a military care package can be filling out the
customs forms required for compliant shipment.
If you’re using an organization that specializes
in sending military care packages, it too may have
specific requirements for shipment. The key is
checking in with your local post office and care
package organization to find out the details.
C A L L 503-325-2203 F O R I N FO
H O L I D A Y S
WITH THE CLATSOP COUNTY
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
G IFT M E M B E R SH IP S A VA IL A B L E
T EA & P LUM
P U D D IN G IN T H E
F L A V E L H O U SE
Monday, Dec. 14 th • 6-8pm
The Flavel House Museum
441 8th St., Astoria
DINING ROOM
$12/PERSON (NON-MEMBERS)
$8/PERSON (MEMBERS)
DECEMBER 19TH-23RD & 26TH–30TH
The Flavel House Museum will be open to the public at night
for visitors to enjoy an evening filled with holiday cheer
in the festively-decorated mansion.
1–4PM EACH DAY
Includes a self-guided tour of museum
Sponsored by
V ISIT O U R M
F L A V E L C A R R IA G E H
U SE U M
S T O R E
IN T H E
Unique holiday decorations and gifts for your family and friends
7T H & E X C H A N G E , A ST O R IA
30 • Home for the Holidays 2015 • www.dailyastorian.com
Guests will be treated to cookies and hot chocolate, and a special visit
from Old St. Nick.
O U SE
Free to CCHS members, others are: $6 for adults, $5 for
seniors, $2.00 for children ages 6-17, family rate $15.00
This special event has been generously sponsored by:
Easom Property Management and Windermere/Pacific Land Company