A Veterans Day observance in Wilmington is scheduled for Nov. 11 at the Clinton County Veterans Memorial, with organizers saying arrangements are complete. Paul Butler, who leads the Wilmington Veterans Post 49 Veterans Day Committee, announced the plan.
The gathering will be held at the courthouse grounds on the northeast corner, where Main and Walnut streets meet. Patriotic music starts at 10 a.m., and the formal program opens at 10:15 a.m.
Organizers will hand out yearly honors during the program for Veteran of the Year, Volunteer Organization of the Year and Employer of the Year. Beth Ellis is set to perform the national anthem, and Clinton County Sheriff Doug Eastes is scheduled to give remarks. The Post 49 Honor Guard is to wrap up the ceremony at about 11 a.m., a timing organizers link to the armistice observance on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.
After the service, the Ladies Auxiliary Unit 49 will serve a community spaghetti luncheon at the Post 49 home, 140 E. Locust St. Salad, garlic bread and dessert are on the menu. According to the announcement, members of the public are welcome at both events.