Gastric bypass and other weight-loss surgeries — known collectively as bariatric surgery — involve changing a person’s digestive system to help them lose weight. Specialists perform bariatric surgery when diet and exercise haven’t worked, or when a patient experiences serious health problems because of weight.
The bronze statue of “Jesus and the Little Children” in front of the St. Francis Grade School. The statue was given for Dale Schumacher in memory of the M.J. Schumacher family and Karen Weidner in memory of her husband, Greg Weidner. Pictured, from left, are Karen Weidner, Nell Schumacher (Dale Schumacher’s widow), Jane Kurtenbach, Dale’s niece. More pictures on Page 7. Courtesy photo
A bronze statue donated by the Dale Schumacher family and Greg Weidner family sits proudly in front of the St. Francis Grade School.
Sam Zach recently marked one year of his business, Zag Land Co LLC, which is land management, real estate brokerage and consulting services to landowners. Democrat photo
A year can fly by, especially when starting up a new business. Just ask Sam Zach and he can tell you all about it. Sam, son of Tim and Beverly Zach and grandson of Bob Zach, started his own business “Zag Land Company, LLC” in April 2021.
Former screener Jayleen Hernandez recently accepted a position as a medical technician with Columbus Community Hospital’s Occupational Health Services following the hospital’s change in screening policy. In her new role, she is responsible for administering various tests, screenings and vaccines. Courtesy photo
What a difference 24 hours can make. As patients, visitors and staff members exited Columbus Community Hospital’s front doors on Thursday, March 31, they were greeted by the friendly faces of the hospital’s COVID-19 screeners — many of whom have worked as screeners for nearly two years. However, when staff and visitors arrived early the following morning, the screening tables and thermometers had beaen packed away. It was a surreal scene for many, and a hopeful sign that the end of the COVID-19 pandemic may be nearing.
Ordinances adopting several building codes were passed April 4, by the Village of Lindsay Board of Trustees.
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