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Benton County Board approves cannabis use ordinance
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BY TOM FENTON | STAFF WRITER
BY TIM HENNAGIR STAFF WRITER
Benton County has adopted a long-awaited ordinance preventing cannabis use in public places. Board members approved the ordinance on a 4-1 vote Oct. 3 after conducting a short public hearing. Commissioner Steve Heinen voted against the ordinance, stating he wanted the county to consider a border-to-border approach regarding jurisdiction. Heinen said he did support an increased ne for ordinance violators.
The Sauk Rapids-Rice Board of Education is going to have to nd a new treats-provider. Longtime board director Jan Solarz, who often brought snacks and candy to help fellow board members and attendees get through sometimes long and tedious meetings, announced her retirement Sept. 25. Her nal duty with the board is at the next meeting, scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10, in Rice. Solarz has lled several roles on the board, including chair, vice-chair, treasurer and clerk, since starting her tenure Jan. 1, 1997. Despite her passion for the district she served for 26 years, she said it was simply time to move on. “I can’t believe how many people have reached out with positive comments,” said Solarz, a lifelong Rice resident. “It’s been unbelievable. There have been lots of hugs. People don’t seem excited I’m leaving, but they seem happy they might get to see me a little more. I’m a person who loves to build relationships. That’s very important in any job and PHOTO BY TOM FENTON I think I do that rather well.” Longtime Sauk Rapids-Rice School District’s Board of Education member Jan Solarz announced her retirement after 26 years. She has been on the board since Jan. 1, 1997. (Inset) Jan Solarz keeps many items related to her service on the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District’s Board of Education, including the flier for her original campaign. Solarz served several roles during her tenure, including board chair and vice-chair.
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Ferche. In the millworking business, not many companies are known by name, but Ferche Millwork, located in Rice, is not only known around the state but also around the nation. “We are known as the highest quality manufacturer of this stuff,” said Cory Hollenhorst, chief executive of cer of the business. “We have a national reputation as the best guys. We’re not the cheapest guys and we cost a little more, but our name precedes us. When we go out in the market, people know it’s us.” October is Manufacturing Month in Minnesota and across the nation. Ferche Millwork is just one of the many businesses that make up the manufacturing industry in Benton County.
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Product is organized in what is known as the moulder room during August at Ferche Millwork in Rice. This area of the manufacturing facility is where wood is shaped before being packaged into kits for customers.
PUBLIC NOTICES
The newspaper of today is the history of tomorrow.
• Mortgage Foreclosures (2) - pg. 15 and 6B • Assumed Name - Accelerate Integrative Family Wellness - pg. 13 • Sauk Rapids Herald Statement of Circulation - pg. 14 • Benton County Board of Adjustment Public Hearing - pg. 13 • Benton County SCORE Grant Notice - pg. 6B
• Benton County Board of Commissioners Special Minutes, Sept. 26 - pg. 14 • Benton County Board of Commissioners Reg. Minutes, Sept. 17 - pg. 6B • Benton County Use of Cannabis Ord. No. 489 - pg. 15 • Sauk Rapids-Rice School Public Notice - pg. 13 • Probate Notice - Maleska - pg. 15
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