Weather Outlook Mon Mon
A chance of showers and possible thunderstorms across most areas Monday. Mostly cloudy with highs ranging from 55 to 60 in the northwest and 65 to 70 elsewhere. Monday night brings continued shower and storm chances.
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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 2000
Page
1
A chance of showers and possible thunderstorms across most areas Monday. Mostly cloudy with highs ranging from 55 to 60 in the northwest and 65 to 70 elsewhere. Monday night brings continued shower and storm chances.
The Dow Jones average stood at 10,312.70 at 11 o clock, up 86.20 from this morning s opening as trading continued.
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Vyrl Warren, 57, has spent about 9,000 hours serving as a volunteer deputy while juggling farming and grain elevator work. Since 1974 he has been a member of Finney County Sheriff’s Posse, a dedicated group providing extra law enforcement.
Vyrl Warren has served as posse commander since 1994, organizing training and supervising deputies while working closely with the sheriff. He recalls early days when deputies outnumbered officers and notes patrols sometimes used personal vehicles. Sheriff Grover Craig credits Warren with community service and guiding the posse to success.
Lee Richardson Zoo hosted the seventh annual Zoo Boo event attracting thousands of area children and parents for an early Halloween celebration. Costumed volunteers handed out candy at booths while families followed a decorated trick or treat trail featuring space aliens ninjas cowboys and witches.
The Salvation Army, active 12 years in the community, now focuses on youth at SAYAC at 201 N Eighth St funded by Finney County United Way. United Way donations exceed 24000 annually, supporting after school tutoring from 3:30 to 7 p.m. with free popcorn and a monthly prize for A grade students. The center complements broader aid including food, clothing, shelter, utilities, and spiritual healing.
Salvation Army officers Lts Porfirio and Nancy Casarez lead the corps at 8 Chapel location 216 N Ninth with Sunday services at 11 a.m. Youth pastor and program director Robert DeLeon oversees the Youth Activity Center at 201 N Eighth offering after school tutoring from 3 30 to 7 p.m. weekdays.
Finney County United Way nears its 435000 goal, reaching 269000 or 62 percent with four weeks left in the 13 week drive. Funds support 16 member organizations and over 80 percent goes to them. Last year the drive hit the target in 11 weeks despite scheduling issues with ConAgra and Beef Products Inc. Executive director Margaret Anderson notes expected large donations from ConAgra and Commerce Bank.
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