Carson Dies at 79 After Long Tonight Career
Johnny Carson, longtime host of Tonight, died at Malibu home at age 79 from emphysema. NBC cited the cause, noting his smoke-related illness. he had long smoked despite promoting a clean on air image. Tributes from Bette Midler Bill Cosby and others praised his generosity shaping dozens of comedians and his enduring late night legacy.
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Carson Death Draws Reflections From Late Night Peers
Colleagues recount Johnny Carson as a television icon who spent his life on screen from Nebraska stations to NBC's Tonight Show. McMahon called him a brother, noting his need for final approval before big career moves. Carson married four times, faced family tragedy, and kept retirement private, letting his work speak for itself.
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Huela overcomes barriers to become physician assistant
James notes Huela’s journey from TRIO program student to physician assistant at Mexican-American Ministries Community Health Center in Garden City. He completed a biology degree, a biotechnology master's, and a physician assistant credential, after earning the TRIO Achiever’s Award for finishing the program and degrees. Huela now treats patients of all ages, finding fulfillment in health care and community service.
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Frankey Schmidt
Garden City Community College
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Sundays lose rest role as work and activity expand
The article notes more people exercise and shop on Sundays due to colder weather, resolutions, and changing culture. Employers open more, Garden City College games occur, and Hobby Lobby remains closed for worship. First Christian Church adds services to reach workers and worshippers amid faster life.
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Garden City Community College
Target
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Community College
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Hobby Lobby
Dodge City
Garden City
Don Carter
Garden City weighs Canadian prescription option for city workers
Garden City commissioners will consider offering a mail order Canadian drug option through Canam Pharmacy in Manitoba to city employees. If adopted it would be the first Kansas city to approve such a plan, potentially saving $8,000 to $10,000 annually depending on utilization while about 18 to 20 percent of current drug spending could shift to Canada. Local pharmacists and doctors express safety and regulator concerns, noting issues of turnarounds for acute illnesses and patient choice versus familiar U.S. drugs. Senior residents weigh cost against insurance coverage and peace of mind as they rely on Kroger and Dillon’s for prescriptions.
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U.S
Thomas Koksal
Plaza Medical Center
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Rarden
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