Rotary launches project to honor personal heroes

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. A couple of years ago the Monticello Chapter of Rotary International began a tribute banner project to recognize military personnel with connections to Jefferson County. Now the club has launched a similar project to honor personal heroes. “Most of us have had or have heroes in our lives,” writes Rotary President-elect Leonia Maresch, “someone who influenced us in such a way to make a difference: a grandparent, a teacher, a preacher or priest, a parent or even a friend. Someone who helped us, or influenced us in a way that shaped our lives. Someone who loved us unconditionally or quietly guided us on the path we took, someone who took the time to b