Volunteers at Boxcar Museum get
heartwarming cookie surprise
PUTNAM — Guests at the GCW Boxcar Children Museum annual thank you luncheon included John Miller, Aspinock Historical Society president; and Putnam Mayor Barney Seney.  Both mentioned how the Boxcar Museum commemorates a local author and serves as a unique hub for learning about the past and providing inspiration and creativity for visitors. The museum helps children make sense of the world and think critically through interactive hands-on activities, said Boxcar Director Pat Hedenberg. 
Retired schoolteacher Sandra Cutler Ames, a former student of Gertrude Warner, gave each volunteer a copy of her books “Two Frogs on a Bike” and “Three Frogs in a Backpack.” Ames said this is my way to thank you for your support in helping us establish and run the museum. “Your efforts have made this museum a treasure for future generations.”
Barbara Scalise, Volunteer coordinator, presented docents with certificates for their hours of museum service and said how important the role of the volunteer is in preserving history. 
The luncheon concluded with volunteers receiving fresh homemade cookies in the mail, from Marc, Ryan and Marylou Cotnoir of Virginia, as a gesture of appreciation for their dedication to the museum.

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Volunteers at the GCW Children Boxcar Museum were honored recently. Courtesy photo.