Veterans Way now on the map

Photo courtesy of Dick Fitch IN HONOR- Camarillo Mayor Jan McDonald, second from left, and Post 741 commander Dick Fitch cut the ribbon for the recently renamed Veterans Way in Old Town Camarillo. Others in the picture are, from left, Joan Yasenchok, Post 741 auxiliary president; R.T. Lee, a Legion member; City Councilmember Don Waunch; Ventura County Supervisor Kathy Long; and John Warkentin, an executive officer with the local post.

It's a street name that deserves respect.

The Camarillo City Council renamed Nellora Street to Veterans Way during a Veterans Day ceremony on Sunday in Old Town.

The renaming came after an Aug. 7 request from the American Legion's Camarillo Post 741, asking the city to rename the short street that leads off Ventura Boulevard and runs in front of the local American Legion building.

American Legion officials, Mayor Jan McDonald and Ventura County Supervisor Kathy Long were on hand for the afternoon event.

The City Council approved the name change during a Sept. 26 council meeting.