The public is invited to the dedication that will recognize all Rutland Charter Township veterans who served their country.  The event is set for Nov. 11 at 9 a.m. at the Rutland Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road.

Township officials will unveil the new memorial, a black granite stone with a dedication inscribed to all members of the military services: Pow-Mia, Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Merchant Marines. Emblems of each branch are etched in the stone installed next to the American flag in front of the hall.

Harley Marlett, an 11-year-old Hastings school student, will present the $75 prize she won for a school project to go the monument. Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post members from Hastings will attend and make a presentation.

The monument inscription reads: “This monument is dedicated to the men and women of Rutland Charter Township who have served their country.”