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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 2016-08-17, Page 88 News Record • Wednesday, August 17, 2016 Construction began on the Huron County Afghan- istan Community Monu- ment last week, more than a year and a half after the Legion began its mission to bring it to the county. Back in December 2014, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 109 (Goderich) spearheaded Huron Coun- ty's application to receive a LAV III (light armoured vehicle) to be used to hon- our of our 158 fallen and as a tribute to the more than 40,000 Canadian Forces members who served. The application was formally approved in February 2016, making Huron County, at the time, only the third community in Canada to receive a monument. The Goderich Legion partnered with other Legion Branches and Aux- iliaries to fundraise, but were also seeking commu- nity partners to help real- ize its goal of an Ontario West Coast Afghanistan Memorial. In March, Huron County became a major partner Contributed photos Construction began on the Huron County Afghanistan Community Monument last week. A dedication ceremony is planned for Oct. 1 at 1:30 p.m. at the Huron County Museum. by approving the location of the monument at the Huron County Museum and by providing the engi- neering and construction expertise to prepare the site for the monument. The Legion also received generous offers of assis- tance from the private sector to assist with the transportation and instal- lation of the monument on the display site. The Huron County Museum was selected as a perfect location as it met all the conditions required for approval of the application; a prominent location within Huron County; a link to youth and remem- brance; and accessible to the general public. In addition, the monu- ment will complement existing military exhibits both on the grounds and nwmo NUCLEAR WASTE MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION SOCIETE DE GESTION DES DECHETS NUCLEAIRES NWMO Learn More Centre The Municipality of Central Huron is one of nine communities involved in a process of learning about Adaptive Phased Management (APM), Canada's plan for the safe, long-term management of used nuclear fuel. The Nuclear Waste Management Organization is working collaboratively with the community to advance preliminary assessment studies. Learn about APM, meet NWMO staff, ask questions and offer your thoughts. Drop in to the NWMO community office and Learn More Centre in Clinton. Everyone is welcome. NWMO Learn More Centre (Central Huron) 38 Albert Street, Clinton ON 519.386.6711 Monday Tuesday Wednesday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. inside the museum and provide an excellent oppor- tunity for students to learn more about Canada's role in Afghanistan when tour- ing the museum. A dedication ceremony is planned for Oct. 1 at 1:30 p.m, at the Huron County Museum in Goderich. There will be a parade com- mencing at 1 p.m. leaving from Nelson Street, forming up near St Georges Angli- can Church, marching on North Street to the site of the monument on Trafal- gar Street. The monument will be officially unveiled at 1:30 p.m, followed by a Legion service to include Memo- rial Cross Families who lost loved ones in Afghanistan. The Legion has extended a special invitation to all Afghanistan veterans and their families to attend. Members of the general public are also invited to attend and to show their support for our veterans. die PA i( THEATRE jar.? DERICH 519. 529 B 1 VPy www.rnoviolinks.ca .401,rit.11-8OO.265.343E WAWANOSH in the MOONLIGHT FREE Evening Walk at the Wawanosh Nature Centre Wed. Aug. 24 1 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM 38854 Nature Centre Rd., North Huron 1519-335-3557 I mvca.on.ca