Bedtime at our house is a relative thing, like the arrival of spring. Sure, there is an official time it is supposed to occur, but it’s really more of a process. A slow process.
It’s 8 p.m. and I say to the 8-year-old: “OK, girl. Time to hit the showers.”
“But I wanted a snack,” she says [...]

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Allison Wood | The Gazette
LAFAYETTE TWP. — Along with learning basic chemistry concepts, a group of young Medina students got a little slimy.
As part of the College for Kids Mad Science Club, about 20 children ages 6 to 10 spent Tuesday afternoon doing hands-on science experiments, which included making slime, at the Medina County University [...]

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Marilyn Ruth Binckley, 69 of Lodi, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, April 7, 2009. She was born Oct. 19, 1939, in Homerville to Gerald (Jack) and Cleo Findley Schempp. She graduated from Homerville High School in 1957 as her class valedictorian. She resided in Lodi most of her life.
Marilyn was the proud [...]

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Mary Ellen Bukszar, 78, of Brunswick, passed into heaven Sunday, April 5, 2009, at Medina General Hospital. She was born Aug. 23, 1930, in Warrensburg, N.Y.
Mrs. Bukszar was a homemaker. She was a high-stepping majorette for Mentor High School, a Cub Scout and Girl Scout leader, where she also held the position of [...]

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LeRoy R. Haun III, 38, of Brunswick, died Saturday, April 4, 2009, at his residence. He was born Nov. 6, 1970, in Medina.
He was a machinist. He loved his children and family and was an outdoor sportsman.
He is survived by his daughters, Laura Haun and Amanda Haun; son, LeRoy F. Haun IV; mother, Margaret. E. [...]

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William J. Lenarz, 53, of Brunswick, died Monday, April 6, 2009, in Brunswick. He was born Aug. 29, 1955, in Cleveland.
He was a Harley-Davidson enthusiast and played guitar
He is survived by his daughters, Dawn (Todd) Edwards of South Euclid, Danielle (Dustin) Lamer of Garfield Heights, and Dana (fiancé Krisztian) Lenarz of North Canton; [...]

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Nicole Lynn Petrus, 27, of Litchfield Township, passed away, Friday, April 3, 2009, in Strongsville. She was born April 25, 1981, in Middleburg Heights.
Nicole worked as an accounts coordinator for Resolve Corp. in Strongsville. She loved traveling, attending Indians games, recently took up golf with her father, and was pursuing an associate’s degree.
Survivors include [...]

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Robert W. Voegerl, 89, of Medina, formerly of Fairview Park, passed away Monday, April 6, 2009. He was born Dec. 28, 1919.
He was the beloved husband of Winifred Sewell and Mary Johnson; loving father of Jerriann Sivak (Edward), Robert E. (Ann), Jeanne Mummert (Michael), James (Joan), Thomas (Donna), Deborah Cugini (Paul) and Jeffery (Joyce); devoted [...]

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Rick Noland
The Gazette
INDEPENDENCE — Cavaliers center Zydrunas Ilgauskas wants to finish the regular season 5-0 and secure home-court advantage throughout the playoffs.
Coach Mike Brown, however, is considering resting some players down the stretch, even if his team is still battling the Los Angeles Lakers for the best record in the league.
“If we can get the [...]

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