Columnist Al Martinez is scheduled to undergo...
Columnist Al Martinez is scheduled to undergo heart bypass surgery next week. His column will resume upon his return, expected in about five weeks. Al says he is fine and the prognosis is good. He asks that, in lieu of flowers, supporters send column ideas.
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