Troops Receive Shipment of Goodies

Feb. 10, 2011 -- The adopted troops in Afghanistan emailed photos of themselves opening the latest shipment of goodies provided by Utica Post 229, reports Pat Dodge, Auxiliary member and Post military liaison.

The ten boxes of goodies, shipped the last week of January, included: :

• 18 dozen home-baked cookies made by her two friends and herself,
• snacks,
• socks, 
• baseball bats,
• magazines,
• toiletries,
• Cracker Jacks,
• books,
• soft balls,
• beef jerky,
• cappucino mixes, and more. 

"Many thanks go out to the members of the Post for their generosity and to the families and friends who make donations to the fund," Pat said, adding:

"I still need home-baked cookies. Also, Rice Krispie treats are their favorites."

ABOVE AND BELOW: Adopted troops open boxes of goodies from Utica Post 229.