Putnam County Government: George's Place, Carmel Served Thanksgiving Dinner

Press release from the Putnam County Government:

November 30, 2021

Immediate Release

Putnam County Executive
MaryEllen Odell
845-808-1001
November 30, 2021

Keeping with a nearly 30-year tradition, George’s Place in Carmel
served Thanksgiving dinner to anyone who showed up at the restaurant
on Thursday and even to some who didn’t – drivers were on hand to
deliver meals to the homebound.
“This is Putnam County at its finest,” said County Executive MaryEllen
Odell. “It’s neighbors helping neighbors and finding joy in sharing their
time, effort and hearty meals with others.”
Owners Karen and Gus Pourakis continued the generous tradition
started by Gus’ father, George. Together with family and friends, they
cooked, served and delivered more than 90 traditional Thanksgiving
Day dinners, which included soup, salad, turkey and dessert. They even
provided an additional take-home bag.
Among the friends who donated their time were several Putnam
County employees, including Charleen Effinger, Christina Lollo, Nancy
Lynne Gagne, Sheila Barrett and Lillian Moynihan.
“It was a very wonderful day for all who were there — customers,
workers and our volunteers who offered to drive people to and from
the restaurant,” Karen Pourakis said. “We’ve hosted this at the
restaurant every year except last year, when we still cooked, but
delivered all of the meals because of COVID.”

This press release was produced by the Putnam County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.