Neils' love story nears its sixth decade
Their romance interrupted by distance and war, couple's 57-year marriage thrives on give and take
By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com
      Stationed on a tiny island in Micronesia during World War II, Navy Seaman Ken Neil was lovesick and longed to return home to his fiancée, Doris. The two had been high school sweethearts in their Pennsylvania hometown but their romance was interrupted when Doris' family moved to Cal...
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New library to open in March
      As part of the preparation for the opening of the new library in Camarillo, the existing library will close Sun., Feb. 25, allowing library staff time to prepare for the opening at the new location. During the temporary closure, library materials may be returned to the book drops at the c...
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Local author to speak at writers club
      Mary Embree will be the guest speaker at the Ventura County Writers Club meeting, 7 p.m. Tues., Feb. 13 at Borders Books, 125 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. The public is invited. Embree, a resident of Ventura, has written "The Author's Toolkit: a Step-by-Step Guide to Writi...
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Big Valentine's Day gift
      A few years ago, I spent $2,000 on my wife for Valentine's Day. In turn, she spent $2,000 on me. My wife and I had never even spent that much money on Christmas gifts or birthday gifts for each other, let alone for Valentine's Day. But why not? Valentine's Day is an important holiday, right?...
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Explorer Scouts earn acclaim for work
      Law enforcement agencies throughout Ventura County will honor Law Enforcement Explorers with Explorer of the Year awards at 6:30 p.m. Fri., Feb. 9 at Camarillo City Hall, 601 Carmen Drive. The agencies involved include the Ventura County Sheriff's Department and the Thousand Oaks, Camaril...
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