Growing up with a broken heart
Cameron’s story
By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com
      Sitting in the living room of their Simi Valley home, Mike and Sandy Nash share snapshots of their 5-month-old son, Cameron. In one photo, the infant’s fuzzy head peeks out from a bundled blanket. His blue eyes seem to sparkle and he is giving the camera his best toothless grin.
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Library celebrates Reagan’s 99th
Sen. Elizabeth Dole to speak at tomorrow’s birthday bash
      The Reagan Library will host a special celebration in honor of the former president’s 99th birthday at 11 a.m. Sat., Feb. 6 at the Reagan memorial site on the library grounds, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley.
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All-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner benefits Free Clinic
      The Simi Valley Key Clubs of Royal, Simi and Santa Susana high schools will host their second annual spaghetti dinner from 5:45 to 9 p.m. Fri., Feb. 19 at the Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. The dinner will have all-you-can-eat spaghetti, salad, garlic bread and beverages. The event will also have an opportunity drawing, singers, dancers and musicians.
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Serving in Uniform
      •Army Pfc. Zachary L. Wiedhopf has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. He is the son of Lee Wiedhopf of Simi Valley and a 2007 graduate of Royal High School.
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