News Briefs:

• Increase in community coronavirus cases may lead to hybrid schooling
• Grant opportunity for Rice County businesses
• Legion Patriot Day Ceremony includes Kansas Valor Awards presentation

Sports Briefs:

• Black Bear defense shows improvement despite 14-0 loss to No. 6 Garden Plain
• Cross Country hosts Covid Relays dual
• SHS doubles teams undefeated on the week
• SCVB downs Central Christian College in straight sets

Death Notices:

(Full obituaries in this week's issue.)

• Major Jerry D. Ritter
• Orvan Lavan Bickford

Legal Notices:

• Rice County Public Notices - Sheriffs Sale - September 17, 2020
• Public Notices - September 17, 2020

Classifieds:

For Rent

BENNETT STORAGE — Call for size availability. 278-6033 or 620-727-3833. (9-tf)

RENTALS — Rentals available in Sterling, call for information 620-897-6290. (9-tf)

Services

HAVING A PROBLEM ­­— Cleaning up your tree limbs. Rent our Condor. 278-3462.  (12-tf)

Garage Sale

ESTATE SALE - Duane and Betty Childs 324 North 4th in Sterling, Thursday, Sept. 17, 4-7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 18 Noon-6 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 19, 9 a.m. to Noon. You don’t want to miss this one – it is full of great deals. Check out the Facebook page for videos. The Estate Sale Shoppe 620-278-6309, www.theestatesaleshoppe.com 

Help Wanted

THE RICE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE – is accepting applications for position of full time Deputy Sheriff until position is filled. The position is non-exempt under FLSA. Applicants must be 21 years of age, possess valid Kansas Drivers License, possess a high school diploma or GED and be a US citizen, have no felony convictions or Brady/Giglio issues. Starting wage of $15.68 per hour but is negotiable based on experience. Academy certified preferred, but will train the right individual. Request Applications by phone at 620-257-7876 or by the Rice County webpage at “ricecounty.us” under the jobs tab. The Rice County Sheriff’s Office is currently closed to the public as a precautionary measure due to COVID-19. 

THE PHILLIPS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE – is seeking applicants for the position of Full-Time Communications Officer.  Applicants must have the ability to understand and work with complex radio, telephone, and computer networks. This is a 24-hour facility and applicants must be able to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts. Applications may be picked up at the Phillips County Courthouse, 1st Floor, Phillipsburg, KS. EOE