Monday's holiday - 'not just another day off'
Minority students say prejudice still exists
by JILL SCHMELZER Reporter
      "I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: 'We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal ...
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M a g n e r- Gentile
      Donna and Richard Magner of Glastonbury, Conn., announce the engagement of their daughter, Erin Magner, to Kevin Gentile, son of Mary and Joseph Gentile of Williamsville.
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Rosenhahn- Stevens
      Kathi and Edmund Rosenhahn of Tonawanda announce the engagement of their daughter, Stephanie Rosenhahn, to David Stevens, son of Maxine and James L. Madigan of Salisbury, N.C. Miss Rosenhahn is a 2000 graduate of Kenmore East High School. She received her physical education teaching certificate fr...
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Zimmerman- Stahrr
      Mr. and Mrs. Robert Zimmerman, formerly of Clarence, announce the engagement of their daughter, Erica Lea Zimmerman, to John Patrick Stahrr, son of Patricia and Peter Stahrr of Lancaster. Miss Zimmerman is a 1991 graduate of Clarence Senior High School.
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Roaldi- Gladstone
      Ellen and James Roaldi of Lancaster announce the engagement of their daughter, Maria Roaldi, to Neil Gladstone, son of Marlene and Ian Gladstone of Port Perry, Ontario. Miss Roaldi is a 2000 graduate of Lancaster High School.
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Couple takes second honeymoon
      John and Dolores Cieslikowski of Lancaster celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Jan. 6 when friends and family gathered for a Mass followed by a reception at the Hearthstone Manor in Cheektowaga. John Cieslikowski married the former Dolores Pieczynski on Dec. 29, 1956 at St. Monica's Churc...
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Bee Travel
Memories of Dad
CHRISTINE HICKS- USTA Travel
      When I was three, my parents took us on the first family vacation I can remember. We drove up to Lake of Bays in Canada. Friends had loaned us the use of their cabin. The memory is vague, jaded by time and the retelling so many times.
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Educational Foundation Benefit to be held at Shea's
      The third annual Education Foundation Benefit will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16 at Shea's Buffalo Performing Arts Center, 646 Main St. in Buffalo. The event will benefit NYSRA-WNY Education Foundation. The Prostart Culinary School will hold cooking demonstrations and prepare the...
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Theatre presents 'I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change'
      Kaleidoscope Theatre Productions will present "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change" by Joe DiPietro and Jimmy Rogers at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and 3 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, Jan. 19 through Feb. 3 at Marie Maday Threatre, 2001 Main St. in Buffalo on Canisius College Campus.
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Amherst / Williamsville Library News
      The following events will be held at Clearfield Library, 770 Hopkins Road in Williamsville. For more information, call 688-4955. TODDLER TIME will be held at 10:15 a.m. Thursdays, Jan. 18 through Feb. 15 for ages 2 to 3.
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East students reflect on MLK holiday, say more education needed
by JILL SCHMELZER Reporter
      Four students from Williamsville East High School spoke with The Bee recently to discuss Martin Luther King Jr. and what he stood for in the 1960s. "He spoke for all minorities," said Jordan Gill, a junior. "He strengthened awareness of what was going on back then.
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Williamsville meeting schedule
      The following events will take place at the Village Hall, 5565 Main St. in Williamsville. For more information, call the clerk's office at 632-4120. The Village of Williamsville Historical Society Museum will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 14 at 5658 Main St. The museum holds ma...
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On the Campus
      Jacquie Hirsch of Getzville has been named to the 2006 fall semester dean's list at Geneseo State University. She is the daughter of Torey and Sharon Hirsch of Getzville, and a 2003 graduate of Williamsville North High School. Amanda Ziemann of Getzville has been named to the 2006 fall semester ...
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BeeHealthy
International Cesarean Awareness Network schedules meetings
      The International Cesarean Awareness Network of Buffalo will hold a series of meetings for 2007 to focus on how women can take a more proactive role in their prenatal care and avoid cesareans that may otherwise be preventable. When used appropriately, a cesarean can be a life-saving technique for ...
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Hospice Buffalo holds annual Spring Bouquet Sale
      Area companies and schools are invited to participate in the 21st annual Hospice Buffalo Spring Bouquet Sale during January and February. Participants simply assign a coordinator in an office who takes care of processing bouquet orders with Hospice Buffalo.
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SENIOR NEWS
      The following events will take place at the Amherst Center for Senior Services, 350 John James Audubon Parkway. For more information, call 636-3059. Amherst Travel Club will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16. "Failure to Launch" will be the featured matinee at 12:45 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17.
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New Year's resolutions
      Have you made your New Year's resolutions yet? If you are like most people, you've probably resolved to lose a few pounds or exercise a bit more or perhaps even cut back on your spending. But this is a good time to resolve to do your part to help protect the environment.
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