“A stepfamily is incredibly different from a natural family because it is a family born of loss, either through divorce or death,” said Jan Gordon, family and consumer sciences specialist from OSU Extension, Medina County. “There is another parent out there, like it or not, when there is a second marriage with kids.”

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Before you redo “I do” …
- Wait two to three years following divorce or death of a spouse before serious dating to allow for full healing and recovery from the termination of a relationship and to provide a period of stability in children’s lives.
- Accept that there are no quick “microwave” or “blender” recipes for [...]

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Before remarriage, keep a few financial hints in mind:
- Recognize that money problems are among the leading causes of second marriages ending up in divorce.
- Understand that because finances may be spread thin among numerous obligations (i.e. alimony, child support), it will be wise to consult a financial adviser prior to remarriage.

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- When both the bride and bridegroom have been married previously, the wedding is smaller and less formal than the first wedding.
- When wording the second wedding invitation of a young divorcee, it is appropriate to extend the invitation from her parents using her married name, if she retained it, or using her first and [...]

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An enthusiastic and receptive audience gathered Oct. 11 at Fox Meadow Country Club to hear Writers Live Luncheon guest speakers Judy Clemens and Tori Carrington.
Clemens, who lives in Northwestern Ohio with her husband and two children, is the author of the Stella Crown mystery series that features a protagonist who is both a dairy farmer [...]

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The Lund Loni Circle is part of the international philanthropic organization Kings Daughters and Sons. Currently, Medina County’s Lund Loni Circle has 19 members and actively helps others.
In the past, the group built and furnished a cabin at Camp Paradise for handicapped children, purchased eye surgery equipment for Medina General Hospital and helped many families [...]

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Gerald L. Boudreau, 68, of Wadsworth, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007.
He was born Sept. 25, 1939, in Harvey, Ill., and resided in the greater Chicago area for the majority of his life. He moved to Wadsworth in 1983 and worked for WRE/Colortech until he retired.
He is survived by his wife, Judy Boudreau; daughters, Sandy [...]

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Percy Columbus Dunn, 86, passed away Friday, Oct. 19, 2007, at Fireland Hospital.
He was a retiree of Henry Furnace in Medina, where he lived for many years before moving to Elyria. He resided with his children until 2½ years ago. He was a resident of the Ohio Veterans Home in Sandusky. Mr. Dunn served many [...]

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Linda G. Hegyi Schrambeck, 57, of Medina, passed away Saturday, Oct. 20, 2007, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.
She was born Feb. 20, 1950, in Cleveland and worked as a secretary for Hinckley Roofing. She enjoyed cooking and crafts.
She is survived by her sons, Karl (fiancée Meredith Ball) Hegyi, James T. Hegyi and [...]

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When you hand someone a weapon to use against you, and they use it against you, it should hardly be a surprise.
Medina County is one of five members of the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency, a metropolitan planning organization that approves transportation projects and distributes government funding. Cuyahoga, Lake, Lorain and Geauga are the other [...]

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