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Preparing For The Worst
Several Public Alert Radios are now in the homes of Morris Rotarians. Otsego County's Homeland Security Coordinator Bob Satriano explained the advantages of the radios that automatically broadcast warnings of severe weather events expected to impact the Butternut Valley. The county is conducting a campaign to place the devices in homes of senior citizens and is offering advice on how they can prepare for severe weather emergencies.
Historic Gavel Comes Home
The gavel used during the early years of the Morris Rotary Club has been returned to the club's archives. The gavel, made of local Butternut wood, was used by the club's first president J. L. Miller from 1938-1940. The gavel then was retired in favor of one that was lighter in weight. Upon Mr. Miller's passing, his family presented the gavel to Ronald Hay, one of the Morris club's senior members. Mr. Hay displayed the gavel and told its history at a recent club meeting.