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Home My WebLink AboutHuron Expositor, 2014-10-15, Page 2626 Huron Expositor • Wednesday, October 15, 2014 Food bank recognized at open house Whitney South Huron Expositor The Seaforth food bank took the day to thank their many supporters and volun- teers, as well as members of the Trillium Foundation, during their open house held on Oct. 8. Rena Spevack, volunteer with the Trillium Foundation, presented coordinator Herb McGowan with a plaque, commemorating a grant the foundation provided which enabled the food bank to install a walk-in freezer. "It's nice to see it finished and see the funding well used," Spevack told McGowan. "I'm sure we'll be in Seaforth Adding to the festivities, Bill Strong, representing MP Huron -Bruce Ben Lobb, pre- sented McGowan with a rec- ognition award, commemo- rating the food bank for their service to the community. Whitney South, Huron Expositor Huron County Wardon Joe Steffler, Trillium Foundation representative Rena Spevack and food bank coordinator Herb McGowan. Herb McGowan and Bill Strong take a look at the award presented on behalf of MP Ben Lobb. Historic Canadian Forces Base Clinton revisited in mural installation Tara Ostner The Clinton News Record The air base, built from the ground up in 1941 on 100 acres of plowed fields near Clinton, now known as the Village of Vanastra, was criti- cal to the Allied Forces' vic- tory in World War II. A newly created mural recently installed at the former base will celebrate its illustrious past on the walls of the rec- reation centre in the present day Village of Vanastra. The historical aspects of the RCAF Base mural and mounting it where it all began are significant and appropriate. Bringing history alive builds community and pride of place. Recreation Centre manager Lissa Berard hopes residents will feel more connected to -_ 1GODEPICI-1 Sig 524 7811 FOR MOVIE INFORMATION... r wven.movielin ks.ca diame.171-800-265-'3436 499th Annual Emondville R KEY United Church WED. OCT. 22ND SEAFORTH & DISTRICT COMMUNITY CENTRES Takeouts available 4:30-6:30pm. Eat -in 5-7pm. Tickets available from Pete's Paper Clip, Main Street Kitchen, and congregation members DON'T FORGET: SUGAR PLUM TEA & BAZAAR SAT., NOV.15 FROM 9AM-11 A.M at Egmondville United Church Baking, preserves, tea room, crafts, etc. Any questions call Bob Fisher 522-1394 We sold out last year! Don't be disappointed! GET YOUR TICKETS EARLY! the base buildings which still exist within the community after viewing the mural and seeing what used to be. Station Clinton was top- secret from the get go, ostensibly an air base but without runways or planes—the product of unprecedented interna- tional cooperation between Great Britain and Canada. The Brits desperately needed trained technicians and mechanics to operate and maintain their new technology - RADAR. England sent an SOS to Canada requesting electron- ics specialists to counter German bombing raids. And Canada answered the call. Over 5,000 Canadians and 3,000 American and British trainees graduated between 1941 and 1945 from the Clin- ton Base. At war's end, RCAF Clin- ton was designated a Royal Canadian Air Force Signals School and continued with a wide variety of education in addition to its radar and communications curricu- lum. Over the next 26 years, the base grew and expanded; becoming a self-contained community with a large resi- dential neighbourhood, amenities and services spread over 250 acres. Since its closure in 1972, Canadian Forces Base Clin- ton has endured a check- ered period of form and functionality as the Village of Vanastra. However, a comprehensive revitaliza- tion initiative by the munic- ipality of Huron East is underway for the village, and part of that is a salute to its Air Force legacy. Vanastra's motto "Through Adversity to the Stars" is coming to fruition. For over a year, the mural was proudly showcased in a prominent location at the London International Air- port. "It is extremely gratify- ing',says economic develop- ment officer Jan Hawley, "to be able to bring the exhibit back to Vanastra where it will be displayed permanently at the newly renovated recrea- tion centre. I not only see this as a tribute to the rich heritage of the former air force base, but an economic driver for the community by attracting visitors to the area. The Village of Vanastra could soon be seen as a tourist destination." This large mural is a testa- ment to Canadian ingenuity and dedication to the war effort as well as to the sci- ence of radar. 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