ED HAWKINS, window clerk at the Ashtabula Post Office, waits on Molly Conacher of Ashtabula Monday afternoon. WARREN DILLAWAY
Time to ready holiday packages
Deadlines set for mailing items for holidays
By SHELLEY TERRY - Staff Writer - sterry@starbeacon.com Star Beacon
Dec. 15: Parcel post, the most economical service.
Dec. 20: First-class mail.
Dec. 20: Priority mail.
Dec. 22: Express mail.
The post office suggests remembering these dates, as well:
Dec. 17: The busiest mailing day of the year.
Dec. 19: The busiest delivery day of the year.
SENDING GIFTS TO HOSPITALIZED KIDS
Children who are hospitalized or sick at home for extended periods enjoy getting packages from family, friends or other concerned people who’d like to help.
What to send: Art-related items, including coloring books, crayons, watercolors, paint brushes, modeling clay, stickers and sticker books, bracelets, bead and jewelry kits, and craft kits.
SENDING GIFTS TO COLLEGE STUDENTS
Parents or friends can send packages filled with favorite treats and other pick-me-ups to college students preparing for final exams.
What to send: Gift cards: For local restaurants;
Snack foods: Microwave popcorn, crackers, candy, cookies, dried fruit, nuts, energy and granola bars;
Drinks: Instant coffee, teas, hot chocolate and powdered drinks.
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