November 9, 2007

Veterans Day will be observed on Sunday at the Hood River Armory instead of Overlook Memorial Park.

The United Veterans Council, which organizes the annual event, changed the setting to protect people from colder fall weather.

“The venue for the ceremony has changed in hopes of giving more people the opportunity to attend. There will now be ample seating available and no raincoats or umbrellas will be necessary,” said Patrick Scranton, the county’s veteran service officer.

The armory is located at 1590 12th St.; the ceremony begins at 11 a.m. A shuttle bus will carry riders to the National Guard post from the Elks Lodge at Third and Cascade Avenue where a special breakfast will be served from 8-11 a.m.

The morning meal is being offered as a joint venture of the Elks and the American Legion. All veterans will receive a complimentary breakfast and other attendees will be charged $7. Proceeds, and drawings for holiday gift items, will be used to benefit area veteran programs.