2013 Avon Resource Guide
Complimentary copy on behalf of local businesses, the Albany Enterprise, and the Avon Area Chamber of Commerce.
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Avon
Resource Guide
2013
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Complimentary copy on behalf of The Enterprise, local businesses, and the Avon Area Chamber of Commerce.
2013 Avon Resource Guide • Page 1
Our caring, professional bankers can help you with all your financial needs. Loans for all your needs Electronic Banking
• ATM at bank’s drive up • ATM at Joseph’s Restaurant • Internet Banking • 24-hour InTouch Telebanking
LOBBY: Mon-Thurs 8:30am to 3:00pm Friday 8:30am to 7:00pm DRIVE UP: Mon–Thurs 7:00am to 5:00pm Friday 7:00am to 7:00pm
MEMBER FDIC
hours
• Mortgage Loans: home purchase, construction, improvement, and refinance • Home Equity Loans • Business and Ag Loans • Auto and Consumer Loans
Checking & Savings
Full-Service Insurance Agency
(not FDIC Insured)
• Free Checking • Interest Checking • Savings and CDs • IRA Accounts • Health Savings Account • Christmas Club Account • Spunky Savers Account
Automatic Transfers Automatic Loan Payments Night Drop
“More than a bank…to you!”
104 Avon Avenue North | 320.356.7334 | avonstatebank.com
Helping our friends and neighbors maintain healthy smiles for a lifetime . . .
Kathleen Moen DDS Alyssa Gullickson
Alyssa Gullickson, DDS
We are currently accepting new patients at our ofce. Call today for an appointment.
Avon Dental Clinic
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320-356-7374
308A Blattner Drive Avon, MN
Welcome to Avon.......................................................... Page 4 Quick Reference Guide................................................ Page 6 City of Avon..................................................................... Page 7 Avon Area Chamber of Commerce......................... Page 8 Map of Avon.................................................................... Page 9 Permits and Licensing................................................Page 10 Farmers Market............................................................Page 10 Avon Fire Department ..............................................Page 11 Avon Police Department..........................................Page 12 Public Utilities...............................................................Page 14 Community Services..................................................Page 15 Community Organizations.............................. Pages 16-17 History of Avon........................................................... Page 18 Churches.........................................................................Page 19 Community Events.....................................................Page 20 Avon Spunktacular Days...........................................Page 21 Avon Lakers...................................................................Page 22 Parks and Recreation..................................................Page 24 Lake Wobegon Trail....................................................Page 25 Education/Schools............................................. Pages 26-28 Colleges..........................................................................Page 29 Medical Care......................................................... Pages 30-33 Business Directory ............................................ Pages 34-38
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CUSTOM CABINETRY
• 30 years experience • Professional & quality construction from design to nish • Reasonable rates and free estimates 16464 400th Street, Avon, MN 56310 [email protected]
Studer’s
320-746-8121
530 County Road 50, Avon, MN 56310 320-356-7301 • www.columbiagear.com
Residential & Commercial Lock Service
Salon & Boutique
BONDED AND INSURED
AL ERNST 503 Avon Ave. North • Avon, MN 56310
320-356-2105
• Cuts • Color • Perms • Tanning • Handbags • Jewelry & Accessories
Avon, MN
Excellent Home Cooking
4 miles north of Avon on Co. Rd. 9, turn left on Co. Rd. 154 - located next to the public boat landing
On Pelican Lake • St. Anna, MN
320-845-4666
• Daily/Nightly Specials • Sunday Smorgasbord • Wednesday Taco Night • Accommodations For Up To 400 People • Weddings • Parties • Receptions • Anniversaries
Jan Grutsch
Sandy Kierzek
Kari Kreuzer
Jenny Schleper
We look forward to seeing you call or stop by!
www.HairConnextion.com
Jan Grutsch. Owner
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(320) 356-7943
art activities, major league sports, shopping - without all of the hassles. Indeed, Avon is cosmopolitan living in the country! Avon has achieved what few communities of any size have been able to accomplish: to create a vibrant economic environment in which both individual careers and entire businesses thrive. Avon has attracted and retained not only strong local businesses - but regional, national and international businesses as well. Avon has several identified areas of economic growth. With eight beautiful lakes, tourism is a growing industry in the area. Avon’s central location - with easy access on I-94 to either the Twin Cities or Fargo, N.D. - and our proximity to St. Cloud, make future economic growth inevitable. While many residents live and work right in the community, St. Cloud and the Twin Cities offer employment opportunities for many Avon residents. Nestled among the rolling hills and sparkling Informal car pools and ready access to I-94 make the lakes of Central Minnesota is Avon, an enterprising, commute an easy one. Please be sure to check out the wesite for the progressive community. Avon sprung up with the arrival of the railroad in Chamber of Commerce at www.avonmnchamber. 1863 and was incorporated in 1900. People seeking a com or the City of Avon at www.cityofavonmn.com simpler life in a beautiful location of timberland and for more details. lakes discovered Avon. Since 1980, the population of our community has increased nearly 20 percent. Over half of the current residents are newcomers to the area, choosing Avon over other locations. Initially, the eight lakes and the wooded hills surrounding the community drew new residents to our city. Looking further, however, they discovered Avon’s ideal location in relationship to St. Cloud, just 15 minutes to the east of what Money magazine called one of the most “livable” urban centers in the country. Minneapolis and St. Paul are just 90 minutes to the ~ Mayor southeast. Here, residents and businesses enjoy easy John Grutsch access to all the amenities of big city living - cultural and
Welcome to the city ofAvon!
“Welcome to the Avon area!”
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Providing friendly, dependable, high quality care for your large and small animals.
Front row: Alex Flint, Dr. Curt Leyk, Kathleen Magel, Dr. Neal Womack, Destanie Wielenberg; Middle row: Zach Koltes, Addie Moeller, Dr. Jenny Revermann, Dr. Wendy Womack, Janice Hommerding; Back row: Ashley Anderson, Emily Achman, Debbie Kulzer, Christy Wielenberg
320-845-6930 • 1-800-495-6930
www.lakecountryvetservice.com 551 Railroad Avenue, Albany, MN
(across from the Kraft plant)
Hours: Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tues. 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. • Sat. 8:00 a.m. - Noon
Brickstone Apartments 503 Suncrest Drive, Avon, MN
For Rental Information, Call 888-203-9301
Call for t en Current R ! ls ia c e Sp
Brickstone Apartments consists of 12, 2- and 3-bedroom one-level family apartments. There are detached garages available. Laundry facilities on site and a park close by. Just two blocks from the elementary school!
Utilities: Amenities: Landlord pays: heat, water, sewer, refuse Resident pays: electric, phone, cable (opt.) Blinds, dishwasher, self-cleaning oven, refrigerator, children’s play area close, detached garages w/additional fee, laundry facilities on site
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CHMIDT S NSURANCE
Agency • BUSINESS • AUTO
John and Lisa Schmidt
• FARM • HOME
• HEALTH • LIFE
www.schmidtinsuranceagency.com
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320-356-9440
Quick Reference Guide
All numbers are area code (320) unless otherwise noted.
Emergency ................................................................. 911 Police Department (Non-Emergency)...356-7575 Fire Department (Non-Emergency)........356-7400 Building Permit Amy Pease, Zoning Administrator.............356-7922 Dan Marthaler, Building Official ................249-7533 Cable Television Midcontinent Communications........ 800-888-1300 Chamber of Commerce...............................217-4792 City Hall (including building permits)....356-7922 Fax...............................................................356-2259 Education Albany High School........................................845-2171 Avon Elementary.............................................356-7346 Avon Montessori School...............................356-7570 Community Education..................................845-2171 Holy Family Catholic School........................845-2011 West Central Area Learning Center...........256-7836 Garbage (Refuse) Residential (City of Avon): Bueckers City Sanitation......................877-352-2876
Hospital/Medical Center Albany Area Hospital......................................845-2121 Albany Medical Center .................................845-2157 Avon Medical Clinic........................................356-7602 Newspaper (Local) The Enterprise ...................................................845-2700 Post Office ........................................................356-7676 Utilities: Electric: Xcel Energy.............................. 800-895-4999 Xcel Energy (Emergency)..................... 800-895-1999 Natural Gas: CenterPoint Energy...... 800-245-2377 CenterPoint Energy (Emergency)..... 800-722-9326 Telephone: Albany Mutual Telephone............................845-2101 Century Link.............................................800-552-1104 Midcontinent Communications........ 800-888-1300 Integra........................................................ 877-280-4991 Water/Sewer: City of Avon ......................................................356-7922 Wastewater Treatment Plant.......................356-7509
For more information, please visit www.avonmnchamber.com or www.cityofavonmn.com.
Big bank capabilities.
· Business & Ag Loans, large or small · Real estate, auto & rec vehicle loans · Internet & Mobile Banking · Savings & Retirement Accounts
Northwest Rule Die, Inc.
PRECISION MACHINING www.NorthwestRuleDie.com (320) 356-2129 (320) 356-2133 Fax
LINDA STUDNISKI MARK STUDNISKI
32815 Cty Rd. 50 Avon, MN 56310 [email protected] [email protected]
Small town values.
· CMCU is member-owned, earnings are returned to members through lower rates & less fees · Local loan decisions · Last year, our staff volunteered an average of 56 hours per person
– A WOMAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESS – For All Your... • General & Production Machining • Tool & Die • Proto Type & Stainless Steel Machining • Fixture Design & Building
Located 3 Miles East of Melrose
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BUECKERS RECYCLING SERVICE, INC.
320-256-3475
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m.-Noon • Closed Holidays
Federally Insured by NCUA
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City of Avon
City of Avon 140 Stratford Street E, PO Box 69 Avon, MN 56310 www.cityofavonmn.com 356-7922 • Fax: 356-2259 City office hours: Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Office will be closed on legal holidays. Avon City Council: Honorable Mayor: John [email protected] Councilors: Jeff Manthe........................ [email protected] Hugh [email protected] Jim Stang.............................. [email protected] Kurt Marthaler................ [email protected] City Staff: City Clerk/Administrator: Jim [email protected] Administrative Assistant Kathy [email protected]
Public Works Supervisor Ray [email protected] Public Works Assistant Nate [email protected] Zoning Administrator Amy Pease......................... [email protected] Utilities Superintendent Jon [email protected] Chief of Police Corey Nellis..................... [email protected] Police Officers Casey Jansky .................. [email protected] Jason [email protected] Police Adm. Support Kati [email protected] Fire Chief Eric Linn......................... [email protected] Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Joel Birr................................ [email protected]
St. Anna Sports Bar & Grill
This century old tavern offers great food, a friendly atmosphere & your favorite “spirits”!
Visit us on Facebook
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“HOME OF THE BEER CAN TOSS”
320-356-9359 • 320-761-9081 Cell
15525 Parkwood Circle • Avon, MN 56310
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JOHN HENDRICKSON, OWNER
Just 5 minutes south of Holdingford in the heart of Stearns County • 37224 Co. Rd. 9 • Avon, MN
320-356-7753
Avon Area Chamber of Commerce
www.avonmnchamber.com facebook: Avon Area Chamber of Commerce
local businesses. They also provide events for the community to get together. The Chamber board P.O. Box 293 Avon, MN 56310 meets monthly and the general meetings are held quarterly. For more information on becoming Phone: a member of the Avon Chamber of Commerce, 320-217-4792 meeting information and events, please either call 320-217-4792, email at [email protected] or visit the website at: www.avonmnchamber.com. Email: [email protected] Mission Statement: Our primary mission is creating, protecting and enhancing a healthy business environment for the benefit of our members and the growth of the community.
Board of Directors: President: Matt Kreuzer............................Central MN Credit Union Treasurer: Kim Lange................................................ Avon State Bank Board Members: Renee Thelen............ Albany Area Hospital & Medical Center Tim Vos.......................................................... The Enterprise Katie Dirkes.............................................. Avon State Bank Executive Secretary: LeAnn Platz
Welcome Committee
The Welcome to Avon Committee is sponsored by the Avon Chamber of Commerce. If you are a new resident or business to Avon, you will receive a wonderful welcome package. If you are new to the area and have not received your package, please call Jackie Girard at 320-356-7472 to schedule The Avon Area Chamber of Commerce is a group a time to receive your package or email Jackie at of community leaders that promote supporting our [email protected].
Avon Area Chamber of Commerce banquet held in January Page 8 • 2013 Avon Resource Guide
City of Avon
209 Cty. Rd. 156 • Albany, MN Across from Wells Concrete in the Business & Industrial Park
320-845-7199
Mark Martini, Owner
320-253-1446 or 1-888-GLASS11
(1-888-452-7711)
320-356-7504 or 800-450-7504
422 County Road 50 • Avon
Quality parts, new & used! • Reasonable rates!
• ASHLEY FURNITURE Hours: MON.-THURS. • SYMBOL MATTRESSES 9 AM-7 PM • SPORTING GOODS FRI. 8:30 AM-7:30 PM SAT. 8:30 AM-6:30 PM • HUNTING & FISHING SUN. EQUIPMENT 11 AM-5:30 PM • DISCOUNTED GROCERIES www.rockyridgeoutlet.com
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Permits and Licensing
Burning Permits - Call before you burn!
Avon Fire and Rescue does charge for illegal burning or burning without a permit. This charge was enacted to help stop illegal burning and cover the expense of extinguishing these fires. Township residents can obtain their burning permits at www.dnr.state.mn.us/ burningpermits. Please direct any questions or concerns to Avon Fire Chief Eric Linn at 320-363-0005.
Compost Site:
Building and Zoning Permits:
The compost site is available to city and township residents for leaves, grass and small brush. It will be located within the confines of the wastewater treatment plant site. Open May - October (weather permitting) from 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday - Saturday and then closed until spring. Call Ray at 320-248-4992.
Building permits are required to reshingle, reside, remodel, replace windows and doors, decks, sheds and for all new construction projects. Zoning permits are required for driveways, sidewalks, small utility sheds, signs, fences, concrete/ paving stone patios and walls. Please contact Amy Pease, Zoning Administrator at 356-7922 or email [email protected] for zoning questions regarding building permit applications. This may also be found online at www.cityofavonmn.com. Please contact Dan Marthaler, Building Inspector with Mid MN Code Enforcement, Inc. at 320-249-7533 for any questions regarding Building Codes. Additional information may be required in addition to the permit applications. Please check with Amy at Avon City Hall for more information. Please submit your applications at least 2 weeks in advance of the project start date. The zoning administrator and building inspector need to review and process all applications.
Dog Licenses:
If you live within city limits, you must license your dog. Please contact Avon City Hall for more information.
Farmers Market
HELP YOURSELF TO THE HARVEST
Dr. Christie Russell - Optometrist
15 E Minnesota St., Suite 107 • St. Joseph, MN
320.433.4326
Fax: 530.420.3693
The Avon Farmers Market is located between the Lakers’ baseball park and St. Benedict’s Church. It is held every Tuesday afternoon (3-6 p.m.) from June through August. For more information contact Terri at 320-8457353.
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Avon Fire Department
Welcome to Avon from all of us at the Avon Fire Department! Avon Fire was established in 1904 and our members continue to serve our city proudly. We also serve Avon Township and a portion of Collegeville Township. We respond to all types of emergencies, from structure or car fires to auto accidents to water rescue. Our members are all trained as First Responders and respond to all medical emergencies as well. Our department is staffed by 23 dedicated members. We average approximately 130 calls per
year, which include those related to the busy I-94 corridor. I’m proud to be a member of the Avon Fire Department for the past 19 years. I have served as chief for the past 9 years. I am a native of Avon, my wife, Joyce, and I have a son, Spencer and a daughter, Kallie, who attend Albany Area School. I hope you and your family find new friends and the many great things our community has to offer. If I can be of any help, you may contact me at 320363-0005. Sincerely, Eric J. Linn, Avon Fire Chief
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RUCKING INC T E D D U .
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34082 Char Ave., P.O. Box 65 • Avon, MN 56310
One Piece At A Time!
[email protected] RECYCLING APPLIANCES
Let’s Go Green
320-356-7951 Phone Cell 320-250-5412 320-363-8671 Home Fax 320-356-9101 800-336-7951 Toll Free e-mail: [email protected]
320-845-2747 or 320-248-5253
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8-5, Sat. 8-Noon 34646 225th Ave., Albany DALE OVERMAN
We buy • Aluminum • Electronics • Brass
• Stainless Steel • Automotive Batteries • Copper
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Avon Police Department
Pictured (L to R): Officer Casey Jansky, Chief Corey F. Nellis, Officer Jason Luethmers Staff members are: Chief Corey F. Nellis Officer Casey Jansky Officer Jason Luethmers Part-Time Officer Jeff Eggert Part-Time Officer Richard Etshokin Part-Time Officer Brendan Mooney Administrative Support/Records Kati Jansky
It is my pleasure to welcome you to the City of Avon, with great neighborhoods, and its friendly small town atmosphere. Avon provides access to the haven of several area lakes and their wildlife for all to enjoy. Other amenities include access to the Lake Wobegon Trail system, the hills of Avon, and a public beach located on Middle Spunk Lake. Avon is located off of I-94, approximately 15 minutes from St. Cloud
Complete Collision Repair • New Tires • Glass Replacement
General Mechanical Repair
www.avonbodyshop.com
Paul, John & Steve Buttweiler
320.356.7268
• Avon Auto Sales
Fax: 320.356.7333 [email protected]
430 County Road 50,PO Box 247 Avon, MN 56310
FREE ESTIMATES AND COURTESY CAR
and only over an hour from the Twin Cities. The police department currently employs three full-time police officers, three part-time police officers, and a part-time administrative support employee. The department also currently employs four part-time non-licensed beach patrol officers and five volunteer police reserves. The police department has two squad cars which are fully equipped, including laptop computers and digital video cameras. The primary goal of the Avon Police Department is to provide for the security of persons and property within the community. This is accomplished through providing police services dedicated to the protection of life and property, apprehension of offenders, service to citizens, and providing services that are unbiased, fair, respectful and judicious. In respect of the dignity of all individuals and through public knowledge and confidence, professional and capable assistance is available in times of emergency. Again, welcome to the City of Avon. If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please feel free to contact me at 320-356-7575 or e-mail me at [email protected]. Serving Avon Since 2002 Chief Corey F. Nellis, Badge: 6101
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DAHLIN’S
“Your Local Hometown Grocery Store”
106 Avon Ave. S, Avon, MN • 320-356-7472
Groceries • Fresh Produce • Meat
Cold Spring Bakery Goods - Fresh Daily Wonderoast Chicken - Hot & Ready to Eat Hours: Mon.-Sat. 8-8, Sun. 8-6
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CABLE TV: Midcontinent Communications........... 800-888-1300 ELECTRIC: Xcel Energy (Customer Service)........... 800-895-4999 Emergency................................................... 800-895-1999 GARBAGE: Bueckers City Sanitation ........................ 877-352-2876 INTERNET: Midcontinent Communications .......... 800-888-1300 NATURAL GAS: CenterPoint Energy (Customer Service).................................... 800-245-2377 Emergency................................................... 800-722-9326 TELEPHONE: Albany Mutual Telephone* ............................ 845-2101 (Service available south and west of Avon) Century Link................................................ 800-552-1104 Integra........................................................... 877-280-4991 Midcontinent Communications .......... 800-888-1300
Public Utilities
WATER: City of Avon.......................................................... 356-7922 WASTEWATER: Wastewater Treatment Plant - Joel............... 249-3194 City Water Rates*: $10.00/month access charge $2.59/1,000 gallons City Sewer Rates*: $10.70/month access charge $4.25/1,000 gallons Utility payments are due on the 23rd of each month, every other month. Auto payment is available to pay your bill. Please contact Kathy Schultzetenberg at 356-7922 or visit www. cityofavonmn.com for more information.
* Rates are subject to change.
Owned & Operated by Ervin & Bertha Bueckers
Proud to be the contracted hauler for the City of Avon!
Welcome to Avon!
Our customers love the short down time and signicant cost savings.
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Within Service Area
Bathtub & Shower Resurfacing
www.AllSurfacePros.com
320-260-1539
“Don’t be embarrassed by what’s behind your shower curtain!”
• Residential cart service includes weekly recycling • Commingle Recycling • Free lawn and leaf pickup to city residents • Full service commercial and on-farm pick up • Demolition and clean-up containers
www.bcstrash.com
License #20181368
Dean Mitchell 320-845-4612 320-250-2108 Cell 18909 Cty Rd 54 Albany, MN 56307
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877-352-2876
H: (320) 845-4612 C: (320) 250-2108
REAL ESTATE • FARM • ANTIQUES • HOUSEHOLD
18909 County Road 54 • Albany, MN 56307
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Community Services
POST OFFICE (USPS): Located at 317 Blattner Drive 320-356-7676 Window hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - Noon and 1:00-4:15 p.m. Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Lobby hours: 24 hours FEDERAL EXPRESS (PICK-UP): Avon has a federal express pickup at the Schmidty’s (Avon Shell). LIBRARY: Albany Public Library 400 Railroad Avenue, Albany, MN 56307 845-4843, www.griver.org Hours: Monday noon-7:00 p.m., Tuesday noon8:00 p.m., Wednesday 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Thursday, noon-6:00 p.m., Friday noon-5:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. HOUSING: New housing developments are The Water’s Edge III, located north of town and Avon Estates, located west of town. Maps of the new developments are available at City Hall. NEWSPAPERS: The Enterprise 561 Railroad Avenue, PO Box 310 Albany, MN 56307 845-2700 Website: www.albanyenterprise.com Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday Serving the towns of Albany, Avon, and Holdingford. RADIO: KASM 1150 AM is a privately-owned radio station. KASM has been serving Central Minnesota since 1950 and provides the area with news, weather, farm reports, sports, community information and music that includes polka, country, and sounds from the big band era. KASM’s signal extends to the North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa and Canadian borders. KASM’s sister station is KDDG 105.5 FM and plays your favorite oldies.
THE WOODSHOP OF AVON, INC.
Where Cabinetry is an Art
Custom Cabinetry
In Business Since 1981
1452 Railroad Ave. W, P.O. Box 510 • Albany, MN 56307
320-845-7141 • Fax 320-845-4377 www.thewoodshopofavon.com
Avon Montessori School, Inc.
320-356-7570
We offer preschool and kindergarten plus family room for our full day children.
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Community Organizations
4-H Clubs 4-H is a family organization with the motto: “To Make the Best Better” and practice “Learn by Doing”. We generally meet once a month. If interested, please contact the Stearns County Extension Office for the group nearest you at 1-800-450-6171. American Legion Meetings are held the third Monday of the month at Avon City Hall. For more information, please contact Ray Schmidt at 356-9061. Avon Area Arts Mission Statement: To develop an artistic and cultural community within the Avon area which encourages and nurtures the creative spirit. For more information, please visit www.frontporcharts.com. Avon Area Chamber of Commerce The Chamber of Commerce general meetings are on the first Thursday of the month. For more information, please visit the web site www. avonmnchamber.com or call 217-4792. President Matt Kreuzer. Avon Area Historical Society The Avon Area Historical Society was founded in the year 2000. A 500-page history book of Avon is available for purchase at Avon City Hall and Avon State Bank. For more information, contact Jeanette Clancy at 320-356-7445. Avon Area Lakes Association Members working together to preserve and enrich Avon area lakes, and their adjoining wetlands, lake sheds, and ecosystems. Anyone interested in issues
concerning our local lakes is encouraged to attend a meeting. For more information, please contact Mark Szabo at 356-7592 or email aala@minnesotawaters. org. Avon Boy Scouts The Boy Scouts is an organization for boys in grades 5-12. They meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at 7 p.m. at the Avon City Hall. For more information on the Boy Scouts, contact Scoutmaster Mike Peters at 320-746-2377. Avon Cub Scouts The Cub Scouts is an organization for boys in grades 1-5. They meet every third Sunday of the month at 6 p.m. at Avon Elementary School. Annual school night to join Scouting is held each year in September. Flyers are sent home with the boys from school. For more information, contact Cubmaster Pete Tomsche at 320-356-7565. Avon Food Shelf The Avon Food Shelf is located in the Stonehouse Stained Glass building at 438 First St. SE. The hours are 6:00-7:00 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of the month, 10:00-11:00 a.m. the first and third Wednesday of the month, 6:00-7:00 p.m. every Thursday, closed all holidays. If you have any questions about receiving help or if you would like to volunteer, please call Bev Nathe at 320-356-7210. Avon Girl Scouts The Avon Girl Scouts are open to girls in grades K-12. Troops meet at different times (usually at City Hall). Please contact Amy Kramer at 320-290-0796 for more information. Avon Lions Club Meetings are held every first and third Thursdays of the month. Weekly Bingo at Joseph’s on Wednesday nights. Please contact Kevin Loenikar at 320-845-2101 or 320-241-5596 for more information. Avon TOPS Avon TOPS is a community weight loss program for anyone to join. Meetings are held every Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m. at the Avon City Hall.
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Community Organizations
Sportsman’s Club The Sportsman’s Club is a rifle range for members only located on Peach Drive between Avon and Albany. For more information about becoming a member, please contact Jim Caspers at 320-3569671.
Avon Women of Today The Avon Women of Today is a community service organization that welcomes anyone to join its membership. The meetings are held the second Sunday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at Avon City Hall. For more information, please contact Avon Women of Today President Mary Eisenschenk at 320-3567342.
Athletic Booster Club The Albany Booster Club is organized to promote and enhance sports for the Albany Area Schools. There are no scheduled meetings, however a general meeting will be called when necessary. To become a member or for more information, please contact any of the school offices or call Scott Buntje, Albany Area Schools Athletic Director at 845-2171 x5303. Knights of Columbus Father Pierz Council Serving the parishes of Immaculate Conception (New Munich), Immaculate Conception (St. Anna), Sacred Heart, St. Anthony, St. Benedict, St. Catherine, St. Francis, St. Martin and Seven Dolors. For more information, please contact Tom Vos at 356-7826. Over the Hills of Avon Club Providing activities for active adults ages 55+ in Avon and the surrounding area. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at the Avon City Hall. A meal is served at noon, followed by a short meeting and bingo. If you are interested in joining or need more information, please contact Kathy at City Hall at 320-356-7922.
Stearns County Pioneer Club The Stearns County Pioneer Club has an elected board of directors. The 2013 annual Pioneer Days show will be held in September 13-15th and is located a mile north of Albany between Highway 238 and County 10. Please call Lee Mortenson at 393-2542 for more information.
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History of Avon
Fourth Street, Avon, 1909.
Originally Avon and its vicinity was called Spunk Lake, a name allegedly derived from an Indian Chief, called Spunk, who with other Chippewas and some mixed-bloods, sparsely - but exclusively - inhabited this part of Stearns County until 1858. In that year, two brothers, Nicolaus and John Keppers of Saint Joseph, Minnesota, prospected here for land. Nicolaus bought land from the government at $1.25 per acre, but John left after a year and a half. Two other brothers, Nicolaus S. (Claus) and Theodore followed in 1861. However, the three did not settle before 1863. It was then that they married and reared families. Adam, son of Nicolaus Keppers, was the first white man born in Avon. Other settlers soon followed. In 1869 there were ten families and they made application to the Abbey of Saint Louis on the Lake (now St. John’s Abbey) for an attending priest. Before this they had to go to Saint Joseph to fulfill their religious obligations. Abbot Rupert Seidenbusch, O.S.B., charged Prior Benedict Haindl, every month in the N.S. Keppers’ wagonship where school was also taught. According to the testimony of Adam Keppers, the parish was originally dedicated to the Immaculate Conception. The first baptism recorded is that of Mary Schwinghammer on April 18, 1869, and the first funeral was that of John Schwinghammer (born 1813 - died October 14, 1870), with interment in Two Rivers (now Albany). Both records are signed by Rev. Benedict Haindl, O.S.B. In 1871 a log school house was built, and the liturgy was celebrated in the school. In 1872, the Saint Paul and Pacific Railroad (later
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known as the Great Northern) opened a span of thirtyfive miles from East Saint Cloud to Melrose. It was then that the Village of Spunk Lake received the name Avon. James J. Hill, president of the Great Northern Railroad, liked to call communities along his railroad after English place names. Before the time of the railroad, mail was delivered by stage coach. Once the railroad was established it brought in the mail every day. It was a real event in those days when the train pulled into the village to discharge passengers and deliver mail. The first postmaster of Spunk Lake was N.S. Keppers. The first postmaster for Avon was William Murphy. The Village of Avon was incorporated in 1900. In the mid 1970s a state law went into effect that renamed all villages to cities. Therefore, it is now the City of Avon. Source: A Century of Sacrifice and Prayer - June 15, 1969
Interior, J.A. Stuntebeck Ford, Avon, 1920.
Churches
Avon Community Church
Helping people say YES! to God and developing them into fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ. Pastor: Charles Pelkey Associate Pastor: Josh Ottoson 204 Avon Avenue N., PO Box 248, Avon, MN 56310 356-9001 • www.avoncommunitychurch.org Worship Schedule: Memorial Day through Labor Day Sunday Worship Service - 10 a.m. Fall Schedule - Sunday after Labor Day through May Sunday Worship Service - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Preschool thru Adults - begins with fall worship schedule
Mission Statement: We are people of God, welcoming, proclaiming, celebrating, and serving one another. Pastor: Fr. Blaine Wasnie, OSB Faith Formation Coordinator: Tim Stanoch Ministry Asst.: Carlo Argoti Office Manager: Tracy Rahe 212 SW First Street, PO Box 98, Avon, MN 56310 Parish office: 320-250-5618 • www.stbenedictavon.org Mass Worship Times: Weekends: Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Weekdays: Tuesday - Friday - 8:00 a.m. Reconciliation: Saturday 4:00 p.m.
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Immaculate Conception - St. Anna
We are many parts, we are all one body. Romans 12:4-5 Pastor: Fr. Gregory Mastey 320-746-2449 Mass Schedule: Saturday: 8:00 p.m.
Pastor: Jeff Manthe 501 County Road 9, Avon, MN 56310 356-9220 • www.sonriseavon.org Sunday Services: 9:00 a.m. Worship 10 a.m. Education
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Community Events
2013 Events
May: Avon City Wide Garage Sales Saturday, May 4 City Wide Clean Up - Saturday, May 11 from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the Wobegon Park. Sponsored by Bueckers City Sanitation. Fees will rage from $5-$15 June: Farmers Market - June-August held 3-6 p.m. Tuesdays Caramel Roll Ride - June 8 For more information visit: www.lakewobegontrail. com
June (continued): Spunktacular Day - June 15 See next page for a listing of events. Craft Fair - June 15, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Spunk Days Parade - Saturday, June 15 at 7:00 p.m. Immaculate Conception Parish St. Anna Parish Festival - Sunday, June 30 Chicken and ham dinner starting at 11:00 a.m. along with the festival. July: St. Benedict’s Church Bazaar Sunday, July 14, 11:00 a.m.
Celebration of the Arts
Saturday, June 15, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Avon Area Arts is hosting the Seventh Annual Celebration of Arts. This event is free to the public and held at the Wobegon Trailhead Park in Avon. A variety of area artists will display their work, many will demonstrate, and items will be for sale. Art includes pottery, jewelry, paintings, drawings, photography, fiber arts, woodcarving, and many others. Many musicians will offer a avariety of music and will perform throughout the day. There will be food, beverages, children’s activities, and a silent auction. Avon Area Arts is a 501C3 non-profit organization based in Avon, MN, and tax deductible donations are appreciated. More information, directions, exhibiting artists, music schedules, and food court can be found on the website: www. avonareaarts.org.
August: Blattner Family Foundation Golf Tournament Monday, August 12 October: Boo Bash - October 31 For more information, check the chamber web site www.avonmnchamber.com or the The Enterprise, www.albanyenterprise.com or call 320-217-4792 before making plans to attend. November: Toy Bingo - Sunday, Nov. 24, 2:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Avon Women of Today December: Magic of Christmas - December 6 Please watch for updates in the The Enterprise, www.albanyenterprise.com or www.avonmnchamber. com or call 320-217-4792 before making plans to attend. Spring 2014: Annual Easter Egg Hunt - the Saturday before Easter April 2014: Toy Bingo - Sunday, April 19, 9:30 a.m.
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A Celebration of Community!
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2013 marks the 23rd anniversary for Spunktacular Day. This annual celebration will be held June 15. Some of the many events being held are: • Medallion Hunt June 12-15 (or until it’s found) • 2nd Annual Lady Slipper Bike Ride Live Music • Volleyball Saturday Tournament Night • 5K, 1K Run • Craft Fair • Toy Bingo • Bean Bag Toss Tournaments • Bingo • Turtle Races • Animal Balloons • Inflatable Games • Petting Zoo & Pony Rides • Food
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Avon Lakers
About the Park...
In July 1979, the Avon Lions Club officially began to pursue the construction of a new baseball park. They purchased land directly south of the old park which at that time consisted of a pasture and a small pond. Blattner Construction began hauling and moving dirt in August of 1979. After two months, underground sprinklers were installed and the outfield was seeded. Infield sod was then purchased and put down by the Avon Lakers. The Lions Club then had the fence installed, and erected the signs that currently surround the outfield.
During the spring of 1980, more landscaping was completed by Lange Trenching. In 1980 and 1981, the dugouts and concession stand were built by the Avon Lions Club, with materials donated by Borgert Concrete of St. Joseph and Avon Lumber. In 1988, the new grandstand and bleachers were installed, and in 1991, the press box was built. In recent years the press box and dugouts were remodeled. Maintenance of the ball park is shared between the City of Avon and the Avon Lakers Baseball team. The concession stand is run by former ball players and other volunteers from the community. We hope you enjoy the games as well as the facilities at our baseball park. The improvements at the baseball park are accomplished largely through the generosity and efforts of the Avon Lions Club. Much of the remaining expenses are paid from the advertising revenue generated by the programs and other fundraising efforts undertaken by the Avon Lakers Baseball Club, Inc. The team would like to thank the Avon Lions, the City of Avon and our program sponsors for the generosity and continuing support of amateur baseball in Central Minnesota. For more information about the Lakers, including the 2013 schedule, go to www.avonlakers.com/lakers/.
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Parks and Recreation
Lakes
Located within Avon are three Spunk Lakes which feature a public beach and public water accesses. Five other lakes are nearby, each providing plentiful opportunities for fishing, swimming, boating and just plain old relaxing. Stearns County also offers information on lakes and parks around Avon. For more information, please visit www. co.stearns.mn.us and search for Upper Spunk Lake. You may also visit the “Lakefinder” website, www.mnlakes.org for information such as lake sizes, depths, types of fish, etc.
Lodging
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Parks Avon Beach
Avon has the only public beach in the area. The beach is close to the Lake Wobegon Trail. The amenities include a sand beach, picnic tables and swimming raft, and restrooms are open to the public daily until 10 p.m. A project named “Back the Beach” aims to make the City of Avon beach a family-oriented place and keep it that way so that everyone who utilizes it feels comfortable and has an enjoyable experience. It involves patrolling of the beach by unlicensed uniformed beach patrol officers who have the authority to enforce the City of Avon beach ordinances, which include enforcement of no alcohol, no smoking, no glass, etc. as posted by signs and stated in the ordinance.
The Avon area boasts a number of beautiful parks including our Wobegon Trailhead Park. Avon has been fortunate to have active community groups and generous donors, which have provided funding and volunteer services for the development and upkeep of our many parks and facilities. • Avon Lions Park is located at 140 Dolphin Ave. NE. Amenities include: softball park, playground equipment, an enclosed shelter, outdoor picnic shelter and volleyball courts. To rent the shelter, please call 356-7922. • Central Park is located at 305 Avon Ave. S. and offers playground equipment, a softball field and tennis courts. • Ochotto Park is located at 3 Angelfish Avenue and includes skating and hockey rinks with warming house, playground equipment, fishing dock and boat landing. • Stratford Park is located at 999 Hamlet Dr. S. with two softball fields and playground equipment. • Suncrest Park has playground equipment and is located at 515 5th St NW. • Wobegon Trailhead Park is located at 108 Second St. NE and offers a picnic shelter, restrooms, lookout tower, map of the city of Avon and, of course, the Lake Wobegon Trail.
Camping
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Golf
Albany Golf Club is a public 18-hole golf course located adjacent to Interstate 94, a block from Main Street in Albany. Many water hazards provide challenges for the golfer attempting to shoot even par. Visit www. albanygc.com for membership rates, green fees and other activities offered to the public, or call the Pro Shop at 320-845-2505.
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Lake Wobegon Trail
The Lake Wobegon Trail measures 54 miles in Stearns County. The Stearns County segment of the Lake Wobegon Trail extends from the Stearns/Todd County line to St. Joseph and from Albany to the Morrison/Stearns County line. There is an additional 8 miles of Lake Wobegon Trail in Todd County. If you connect the Lake Wobegon Trail with Morrison County’s connecting Soo Line Trail and the Central Lakes Trail, which meets the Lake Wobegon Trail in Osakis, you have the LONGEST PAVED RAIL TRAIL in the country – over 120 miles long. The trail is open to bicycling, snowmobiling without studs, walking and rollerblading. The trail was built on two abandoned railroad corridors – the Burlington Northern Santa Fe and the Soo Line.
Trail Mileage: Sauk Centre to West Union................. 7.0 miles West Union to Osakis.......................... 5.0 miles Osakis to Nelson.................................. 5.6 miles Nelson to Alexandria........................... 6.5 miles Alexandria to Garfield......................... 6.0 miles Garfield to Brandon............................. 5.4 miles Brandon to Evansville......................... 4.9 miles Evansville to Melby............................. 4.6 miles Melby to Ashby.................................... 4.2 miles Ashby to Dalton................................... 7.5 miles Dalton to Fergus Falls.......................... 8.1 miles
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Trail Mileage: St. Joseph to Avon................................9.0 miles Avon to Albany.....................................6.3 miles Albany to Freeport...............................5.3 miles Freeport to Melrose..............................6.0 miles Melrose to Sauk Centre........................9.5 miles Albany to Holdingford ........................9.4 miles
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Education
Albany Area Schools, ISD #745
30 Forest Ave, PO Box 40, Albany, MN 56307 845-2171 • Fax: 845-4017 www.albany.k12.mn.us
Albany Area Schools serve the communities of Albany, Avon, Farming, St. Anthony and St. Martin. The District is comprised of two elementary schools and one junior/senior high school. Two hundred sixty (260) teachers and support staff serve nearly 1,680 students. The District is dedicated to small class sizes, well-designed and delivered curriculum, experienced staff, a variety of lifelong learning opportunities and community partnerships. Small Class Sizes: The average class sizes in the elementary grades K-6 are 20-25. The average size in the high school is 25. Rigorous Curriculum: Albany Area Schools have an on-going curriculum review process leading to a well-designed and delivered curriculum. Thirty-seven (37) college credits are available through our high school course offerings. The District uses both block
and half-block classes to meet academic needs of junior and senior high students. Student Opportunities: A variety of opportunities are available through clubs and organizations at our elementary and secondary schools. Currently, 89% of our high school students participate in fine arts, academic, and/or athletic extra-curricular activities. Experienced Staff: Our professionals provide an environment of trust, respect and security and teach to a global perspective, which is essential for academic growth. The District also believes that teamwork is essential for success. Teachers have, on average, thirteen (13) years of teaching experience. Lifelong Learning Opportunities: Albany Area Community Education offers a variety of adult and youth recreation and enrichment opportunities. Kids Company is a school-age childcare program for students preK-6. Kindergarten Enrichment is a program for kindergarten students in addition to their normal school day. The program is designed to broaden, enrich,
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Education
and compliment the regular kindergarten program at Albany Area Schools. This is a cost-effective, optional program and an alternative to traditional childcare. Early Childhood (ECFE & Preschool) Programs provide support, information and resources to help parents in their efforts to raise healthier, happier children and prepare
children for school. Albany Area Community Education also offers free one-on-one help with English Language Assistance (ESL), citizenship, reading, math, computer, GED, college preparation and job skills training through the Adult Basic Education (ABE) program. Partnerships: The District awards $75,000 annually in scholarships from local businesses, groups and memorials. The District also collaborates with the College of St. Benedict, Saint John’s University and St. Cloud State University in the areas of student teaching, internships, recreation and activities involving cultural awareness and diversity. The District is fortunate to have strong community support and cooperation with our local businesses, churches, PTA, Women of Today, Lions Club, Jaycees, Chamber of Commerce and the Albany Area Booster Club.
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160 2nd Street S, P.O. Box 674 Albany, MN 56307 845-2011 Email: [email protected] www.stclouddiocese.org/cem/schools/hfs/ Holy Family School offers a Pre-K through sixth grade educational program within a Christcentered atmosphere. It is sponsored by Seven Dolors Parish in Albany and is also supported by other area parishes which have children attending Holy Family. Christians of all denominations are invited to attend Holy Family. Our staff is dedicated to providing a strong academic program while helping students to grow socially, emotionally and spiritually. The moral and spiritual values taught at Holy Family help us deepen our faith and love of God. Courtesy and compassion toward one another are emphasized as students strive to live in a diverse and global society. For more information, contact Holy Family School at 845-2011.
Holy Family Catholic School
200 1st St SW, Avon MN 56310 • 356-7570 www.montessorimn.com We have been serving the families in the Avon and the surrounding areas since 2001. Our experience, dedication to children, and commitment to the teachings of Maria Montessori have enabled us to build a school ideally suited to young children. Our teachers are well-educated, loving, patient and soft-spoken. We emphasize individualized teachings, love of learning, concentrations, basic skills, respect for others & self-esteem. We incorporate music, art,
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Colleges and Universities
The following colleges and universities are within a 35- to 70-mile radius of Avon. St. Cloud State University 720 4th Avenue South St. Cloud, MN 56301-4498 (320) 308-0121 www.stcloudstate.edu St. Cloud Technical and Community College 1540 Northway Drive St Cloud, MN 56303-1240 (320) 308-5000 or (800) 222-1009 www.sctcc.edu Rasmussen College 226 Park Ave South St. Cloud, MN 56301-3713 (320) 251-5600 www.rasmussen.edu Regency Beauty Institute 110 2nd Street So. Waite Park, MN 56387 (320) 251-0500 St. Scholastica 4150 2nd Street South, Ste 550 St. Cloud, MN 56301 (320) 529-6663 College of Saint Benedict 37 S College Ave St. Joseph, MN 56374 (320) 363-5011 www.csbsju.edu Saint John’s University PO Box 2000 Collegeville, MN 56321 (320) 363-2011 www.csbsju.edu Alexandria Technical College 1601 Jefferson St Alexandria, MN 56308 (888) 234-1222 www.alextech.org Ridgewater College Willmar Campus 21010 15th Avenue NW PO Box 1097 Willmar, MN 56201 (800) 722-1151 www.ridgewater.mnscu.edu Minnesota School of Business 1201 2nd Street So. Waite Park, MN 56387 (320) 257-2000 www.msbcollegeedu.com Model College of Hair Design 201 8th Avenue So. St. Cloud, MN 56301 (320) 253-4222 or (800) 450-3300 www.mcohd.com
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Medical Care
C AT H O L I C H E A LT H I N I T I AT I V E S
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approximately 83,000 employees, CHI ranks as the nation’s second-largest faith-based health system and has a deep-rooted commitment to rural health care. MEDICAL STAFF AAHMC offers a host of primary care, urgent care and emergency care services through its medical staff. Dr. Daron Gersch, board-certified in Family Medicine Dr. Nathan Brever, board-certified in Family Medicine Dr. Libby Brever, board-certified in Family Medicine Charlene Gerner, RN, PA-C, special interests: family medicine and women’s health Teresa Hamiel, PA-C, special interest: Family Medicine Eric Fly, PA-C, emergency medicine and urgent care Esther Doele, CFNP, emergency medicine and urgent care Dan Rickard, PA-C, emergency medicine and urgent care Josh Arickx, PA-C, emergency medicine and urgent care URGENT CARE AAHMC provides extended hours for acute illnesses and injuries to better serve our patients. The urgent care service is available from 12 to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday. Urgent care allows increased access to our providers for annual physicals, well-baby and wellchild check-ups, and the time needed to manage the care of each patient as well as to establish new patients. Urgent care provides immediate care for acute, non-life threatening illness and injury and
Albany Area Hospital & Medical Center (AAHMC) delivers quality health care services to the people of Albany, Avon, Holdingford, Freeport and the surrounding areas. The organization includes the hospital, a medical center in Albany, and a satellite clinic in Avon. AAHMC is one of the largest employers in Albany with 92 employees and is part of Unity Family Healthcare in Little Falls, Minnesota. Unity Family Healthcare is owned by Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI). CHI is a national non-profit health organization with headquarters in Englewood, Colo. The faith-based system operates in 17 states and includes 78 hospitals; 40 long-term care and residential-living facilities; two community health-services organizations; two accredited nursing colleges; and home health agencies. CHI facilities are located in both rural and urban communities and each year provide millions of dollars in charity care and community benefit, including services for the poor, free clinics, education and research. With
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is a critical component of our health system. Some symptoms appropriate for urgent care include: upper respiratory infections, urinary tract infections, minor burns, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration and acute sprains and strains. Cooperation between patients, their primary care providers, our emergency department and our urgent care team creates a network of care options that puts the patient in the right hands for the right level of care at the right time. COUMADIN CLINIC: The Coumadin Clinic helps patients monitor and manage the medication they take to prevent blood clots. Clinic hours are Monday through Thursday mornings. Providers have established guidelines for a registered nurse to check patients’ blood and adjust their dose of warfarin (Coumadin), as well as other medications patients may be taking or need (such as heparin shots or vitamin K, the antidote to Coumadin). DIABETES HEALTH COACH: The Diabetes Health Coach method is a person-centered approach to wellness, not just disease management. When you visit the health coach, the certified diabetes educator will get to know you as a person and work with you to create a personalized wellness plan that educates, motivates and empowers you. It is designed to help you find the tools within yourself to make positive changes in your behavior and lifestyles. Coaching appointments are Monday through Thursday afternoons. FOUNDATION The mission of Albany Area Healthcare’s Foundation is to raise funds needed for the continued improvement of the services and facilities in order to serve the needs of patients in our service area. Through donations from families, individuals and organizations, the foundation builds partnerships between the area communities and AAHMC to improve area health. Currently the foundation is working on raising funds for a digital mammography unit. SWING BED PROGRAM Albany Area Hospital also offers a swing bed program. The transition to swing bed is after a
three-day hospital stay and includes skilled nursing, physical or occupational therapy and medication administration, as well as a weekly visit by the patient’s attending provider. Patients in the swing bed program can be transitioned to AAHMC from any health care facility. A requirement is that the patient is actively participating in making progress towards established goals. The swing bed program allows our area residents to be close to home while patients maintain or return to their highest level of independence. The swing bed program offers rehab services to allow patients to “come back home” near their family and friends while they recover from major illness or surgery. By receiving services locally, patients can maintain ongoing contact with their friends and loves ones. The low staff-to-patient ratio provides for more personal contact during the recovery process. Our therapy staff is highly qualified and has a great reputation for delivering rehab services in a positive, caring manner, focused solely on making patients well. HOSPITAL & CLINIC SERVICES The hospital and emergency department are open 24 hours a day. The emergency room is staffed with an on-call provider and trained registered nurses. Licensed practical nurses, nursing assistants, imaging and lab technologists and technicians are also available 24 hours, 7 days a week. In keeping with the commitment to provide exceptional and up-to-date patient care, Albany Area Hospital installed a bone density machine. A bone density (DEXA) exam is the most accurate way to test for bone loss, which can lead to osteoporosis. In addition to inpatient medical and surgical services, AAHMC continues to expand its surgery and outreach specialty services. Surgeries are performed
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on either an outpatient or inpatient basis. General, orthopedic, ophthalmology and urology surgeries are performed by surgeons from Little Falls and St. Cloud. Outreach specialty services include orthopedics, cardiology, stress testing, podiatry, urology, internal medicine, gastroenterology, MRI, mammography and nuclear medicine. Physical, occupational and speech therapies are performed by the AAHMC staff. COMMUNITY HEALTH The staff is active in sharing information on health care careers through high school students. Tours are given to kindergarten students and human anatomy classes as well as education presentations to students in the area schools. AAHMC has also collaborated with Dr. David Kroska to offer the L.I.F.E. (Lifestyle, Food & Exercise) program. L.I.F.E. program participants learn how many chronic diseases, including heart disease and cancer, are frequently associated with unhealthy food choices and a lack of physical activity. The eight-week educational program consists of two-hour seminars each week. Sessions provide extensive education on diet, exercise and nutrition, as well as practical and behavioral aspects of healthy living. The final session covers menu planning and food preparation tips. These sessions are held twice a year. The administration and the Advisory Board of Directors of the Albany Area Hospital and Medical Center are continuously developing strategies and looking for opportunities to enhance the services offered locally. For more information about any of the programs or services provided by the Albany Area Hospital & Medical Center, visit our website at www.albanyareahospital.com or call 320.845.2121.
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39002 County Road 9 Avon, MN 56310
Medical Care
Mother of Mercy Campus of Care
230 Church Ave, P.O. Box 676, Albany, MN 56307 • 845-2195 (Located just off I-94 next to golf course and Seven Dolors Catholic Church) Nursing Home and Independent, Assisted and Income Based Senior Apartments
Mother of Mercy Nursing Home is a 76-bed Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home facility built on three levels with large private and semi-private rooms where residents of each floor enjoy courtyard settings. Residents can participate in activities and dining while overlooking the scenic public golf course and Church of Seven Dolors in Albany. Rehabilitative services such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy as well as round-the-clock licensed nursing staff are provided to residents in need of short stay care, long-term care, and memory care. Mother of Mercy Apartments is a 32-unit independent living apartment complex. Designed to offer safe, convenient living, it also offers three different room styles to choose from. Assisted Living services are also available for an additional fee. Memory Lane is our memory care unit attached to the apartments, which offers staff who, which offers staff who are specially trained and educated in understanding cognitive loss and are available twenty-four hours a day to provide continuous assistance with activities of daily living. Mercy Manor is an income-based housing option for those sixty-two and older. Assisted Living services are also available for an additional fee. FOR MORE INFORMATION about Mother of Mercy Campus of Care or for a tour of the campus, please call (320) 845-2195.
• Short-Stay & Long-Term Care • Memory Care • Rehabilitation Services • Assisted Living Services • Apartments
Mother of Mercy Campus of Care
Main Campus 230 Church Avenue PO Box 676 Albany, MN 56307
Fax 320-845-7092
320-845-2195
334 Golf View Dr. • Albany, MN 56307 Fax: 320-845-7006 Income Based Senior Living
Mercy Manor
320-845-2969
www.motherofmercymn.com
FIND US ON FACEBOOK Mercy Manor & Mercy Manor II
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Business Directory
Avon State Bank 320-356-7334 104 Avon Avenue N Avon, MN 56310 www.avonstatebank.com
Accounting/ Financial/Benefits
Albany Chrysler Center 320-845-2801 34650 225th Ave. Albany, MN 56307 albanychrysler.com Avon Auto Sales Avon Body Shop Avon Car Wash Avon Storage 320-356-7268 430 County Rd. 50 Avon, MN 56310 www.avonbodyshop.com Avon Quick Mart 320-356-7992 304 Blattner Drive Avon, MN 56310 Diamond Auto Glass/ Martini Auto Parts 320-253-1446 • 800-450-7504 422 County Rd. 50 Avon, MN 56310 www.martiniautoparts.com John’s Engineered Wheel Repair/Auto Detailing 320-356-9359 15525 Parkwood Circle Avon, MN 56310
Automotive
The Store 320-356-7878 37215 County Rd 9 Avon, MN 56310 Avon Community Church 320-356-9001 204 Avon Avenue N Avon, MN 56310 www.avoncommunitychurch.org Church of St. Benedict Parish office: 320-250-5618 212 1st Street SW Avon, MN 56310 www.stbenedictavon.org Our Savior’s Lutheran Church 320-845-2405 840 Lake Avenue Albany, MN 56307 www.oursaviorslutheranalbany.org SonRise Lutheran Church 320-356-9220 501 County Rd 9 Avon, MN 56310 www.sonriseavon.org
ChurchES
Black Financial 320-356-9031 110 Avon Avenue N Avon, MN 56310 www.blackfinancialservices.com Central Minnesota Credit Union-Avon 320-356-1007 • 888-330-8482 209 Avon Avenue S Avon, MN 56310 myCMCU.org Schlenner Wenner & Co. 320-845-2940 115 6th Street Albany, MN 56307 www.swcocpas.com Brickstone Apartments 888-203-9301 503 Suncrest Drive Avon, MN 56310
APARTMENTS
Avon Cabin Cafe
Monday -Saturday
7:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
8:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. Jerry & Mary Molitor
OPEN
Sunday
ALBANY LOCATION
790 Co. Rd. 41 (Former KFC Building) 320-845-7050 or 877-845-7050 www.VetMN.com
320-356-7198
105 Avon Ave So. Avon, MN 56310
DAN TOMSCHE, DVM • MICHAEL DREY JR, DVM
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Business Directory
Avon Fire Department 320-356-7400
City Information
Avon Police Department 320-356-7575 City Hall 320-356-7922 140 Stratford Street E Avon, MN 56310 www.cityofavonmn.com
All Surface Professionals 320-260-1539 PO Box 347 Avon, MN 56310 www.allsurfacepros.com Blattner Energy 320-356-7351 392 County Road 50 Avon, MN 56310 www.BlattnerEnergy.com Columbia Gear 320-356-7301 530 County Road 50 Avon, MN 56310 www.columbiagear.com Dean Mitchell Construction 320-250-2108 18909 County Rd 54 Albany, MN 56307 Interstate Monument/ TANI Division 320-845-4733 34658 225th Ave. Albany, MN 56307
Contractors/ Construction/ Manufacturing/ Welding
Ken’s Custom Iron 320-746-8161 37634 County Rd 9 Avon, MN 56310 [email protected] www.kensiron.com Lumber One - Avon, Inc. 320-356-7342 888-525-7342 101 2nd Street NW Avon, MN 56310 www.lumber-one.com Northwest Rule Die, Inc. 320-356-2129 32815 County Rd. 50 Avon, MN 56310 www.NorthwestRuleDie.com Studer’s Custom Cabinetry 320-746-8121 16464 400th Street Avon, MN 56310 [email protected] The Woodshop of Avon 320-845-7141 1452 Railroad Avenue West PO Box 510 Albany, MN 56307 www.thewoodshopofavon.com Tischler Wood 320-356-7171 401 Blattner Drive Avon, MN 5610 www.tischlermn.com
Albany Senior Community Center 320-845-2536 741 Lake Avenue Albany, MN 56307 Avon Area Arts P.O. Box 443 Avon, MN 56310 www.frontporcharts.com Avon Chamber of Commerce 320-217-4792 PO Box 293 Avon, MN 56310 www.avonmnchamber.com
Community Organizations
Holy Family School-Albany
MNSAA accredited PK-6 Catholic school
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Offering an affordable Christ-centered education.
Kindergarten is a full-day/every day program. A before/after school childcare program is available on site.
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Avon Cabin Café 320-356-7198 105 Avon Avenue S Avon, MN 56310
DINING/ ENTERTAINMENT/ LIQUOR
Business Directory
Panther Distillery 320-859-2256 300 Pike Street Osakis, MN 56360 www.pantherdistillery.com St. Anna Sports Bar & Grill 320-356-7753 37224 County Road 9 Avon, MN 56310 Albany Area Community Education 320-845-2171 30 Forest Avenue Albany, MN 56307 www.albany.k12.mn.us Albany Area Schools ISD #745 320-845-2171 30 Forest Avenue Albany, MN 56307 www.albany.k12.mn.us Avon Elementary School 320-356-7346 410 Avon Avenue N Avon, MN 56310 www.albany.k12.mn.us Avon Montessori School, Inc. 320-356-7570 200 1st Street SW Avon, MN 56310 www.montessorimn.com
Holy Family School 320-845-2011 160 2nd Street Albany, MN 56307 www.holyfamilyalbany.com
Brudie’s Pizza 320-356-7564 305 Blattner Drive Avon, MN 56310 www.brudiespizza.com Joseph’s Fine Dining & Event Center 320-356-7880 311 Blattner Drive Avon, MN 56310 www.josephsfinedining.com Pelican Lake Ballroom 320-845-2831 18419 County Road 154 Avon, MN 56310 The Landing 320-845-4666 18527 County Road 154 Avon, MN 56310 The Lion’s Den of Avon 320-356-7961 110 Avon Avenue S Avon, MN 56310
Albany Recycling Center 320-845-2747 34646 225th Avenue Albany, MN 56307 Bueckers City Sanitation 877-352-2876 bueckerscitysanitation.com Bueckers Recycling 320-256-3475 3 miles east of Melrose
Garbage/Rubbish Collection
Education
Ehlinger Lawn Service 320-250-9337 305 10th Avenue N Sartell, MN 56377 www.ehlingerlawn.com
Garden/Excavation/ Landscape
G & K Underground Sprinklers 320-356-7908 1012 Hamlet Dr. N Avon, MN 56310 Lange Trenching, Inc. 320-356-7976 109 Dorado Avenue NW Avon, MN 56310 www.langetrenchinginc.com
Avon Cofn Works
Avon Quick Mart
GLENN R. BRIX 320-363-8897 • Cell 320-250-5089
13858 365th St., Avon, MN 56310
304 Blattner Dr. • 356-7992
www.avoncofnworks.com
Breakfast, Take-N-Bake & Pan Pizza • Tacos Homestyle Soups & Subs • Bridgeman’s Ice Cream Espresso & Latte • 24hr Fuel • ATM • LP
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Handcrafted Cofns at Affordable Prices
Business Directory
Albany Area Home Health & Hospice 320-845-2440 161 4th Street, Suite B Albany, MN 56307
Healthcare/Dental/ Eye/PHARMACY
Mother of Mercy Campus of Care/Mercy Manor 320-845-2195/320-845-2969 230 Church Avenue & 334 and 332 Golf View Drive Albany, MN 56307 www.motherofmercymn.com Regional Health Center of Avon 320-356-1023 300 Avon Avenue Avon, MN 56310 www.regionalhealthandfitness.com Russell Eyecare & Associates 320-433-4326 15 East Minnesota Street, Suite 107 St. Joseph, MN 56374 Budget Host Inn of Avon 320-356-2211 308 Blattner Drive Avon, MN 56310 www.budgethost.com Avon Insurance Agency 320-356-7334 104 Avon Avenue N Avon, MN 56310 www.avonstatebank.com Kremer Insurance Agency 320-356-9047 300 Avon Avenue S Avon, MN 56310
Scegura Insurance Agency 320-746-2582 39002 County Road 9 Avon, MN 56310 Schmidt Insurance Agency 320-356-9440 108 Avon Avenue N Avon, MN 56310 www.schmidtinsuranceagency.com State Farm Insurance - Albany 320-845-4440 131 5th Street Albany, MN 56307 Albany Golf Club 320-845-2505 500 Church Avenue Albany, MN 56307 www.albanygc.com
Albany Area Hospital & Medical Center 320-845-2121 300 3rd Ave. Albany, MN 56307 www.albanyareahospital.com Avon Dental Clinic 320-356-7374 308A Blattner Dr. Avon, MN 56310 www.avon-dental.com Avon Medical Center 108 Stratford Street West Avon, MN 56310 Phone: 320-356-7602 Fax: 320-356-7891 K&S Pharmacy, LTD 320-356-1000 107 Avon Avenue, Suite 1 Avon, MN 56310
ReCREATION/TRAILS
Hotels
Lake Wobegon Trail Association 320-293-9364 Cliff Borgerding: [email protected] www.lakewobegontrail.com AmeriGas 320-356-7377 420 County Rd. 50 Avon, MN 56310 Avon Marine 320-267-0440 211 Stratford Street Avon, MN 56310 www.avonmarinemn.com
Insurance
Retail
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34658 225th Ave. P.O. Box 612 Albany, MN 56307 [email protected] FAX 320-845-4734
320-845-4733 1-800-628-7624
B. D. Schifer Inc.
TaniDivision.com
Superior Quality & Service Linda Studniski Fax: 320-845-4734 34658 - 225th Avenue Albany, MN 56307
INTERSTATE MONUMENTS
320-845-4733
KREMER INSURANCE AGENCY
Tony Kremer, Agent 300 Avon Avenue South Avon, MN 56310
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Business Directory
Dahlin’s Supermarket 320-356-7472 106 Avon Avenue S Avon, MN 56310
Retail (continued)
Budde Trucking 320-356-7951 34082 Char Avenue Avon, MN 56310 Ernst’s Locksmith 320-356-2105 503 Avon Avenue N Avon, MN 56310 Mitchell-Pryzbilla Auction Company 320-845-4612 18909 County Rd 54 Albany, MN 56307 www.midwestauctions.com/ mitchell-pryzbilla Sensational Styles & Spa Inc. 320-356-9226 103 N Avon Avenue Avon, MN 56310 www.sensationalstylesspa.com The Hair Connextion 320-356-7943 111 Avon Avenue S Avon, MN 56310 Willenbring, Dahl, Wocken & Zimmermann PLLC 320-356-7929 300 Avon Ave. Avon, MN 56310 willenbring.com
Williams Dingman Family Funeral Homes 320-356-7337 107 Avon Street S Avon, MN 56310 www.williamsdingman.com The Enterprise 320-845-2700 PO Box 310 Albany, MN 56307 www.albanyenterprise.com Sign Design 320-352-6577 522 Sinclair Lewis Avenue Sauk Centre, MN 56378
SIGNS/ADVERTISING/NEWS
Green Ambiance Floral & Gift 320-356-1100 200 Avon Avenue S Avon, MN 56310 www.greenambiancellc.com PotSpot, LLC 320-356-2233 107 Avon Avenue N Avon, MN 56310 www.potspotavon.blogspot.com Rocky Ridge Outlet 320-845-7199 209 County Road 156 Albany, MN 56307 rockyridgeoutlet.com Al Braunworth Photography 320-761-4920 3014 Sarah Lane Avon, MN 56310 www.albraunworth.com Avon Coffin Works 320-363-8897 13858 365th Street Avon, MN 56310 www.avoncoffinworks.com
Albany Mutual Telephone 320-845-2101 131 6th Street Albany, MN 56307 www.albanytel.com Lake Country Veterinary Service 320-845-6930 551 Railroad Ave. Albany, MN 56307 www.lakecountryvetservice.com Minnesota Veterinary Associates, Inc. 320-845-7050 790 County Road 173 SE Albany, MN 56307 www.vetmn.com
Utilities/ Communications
Services
Veterinary
Joseph’s Fine Dining
No matter what the occasion Joseph’s has the facility to meet your needs.
• Parties • Class Reunions • Banquets • Wedding Receptions
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CALL 320-356-7880
110 Avon Avenue North Avon, MN 56310 www.blacknancialservices.com
www.josephsnedining.com
• Retirement Planning IRA’s 401(k)s 401(k) Rollovers • Financial Planning • Insurance • Investments
Margo Black Scepaniak Financial Advisor
Call for a free consultation: (320) 356-9031 - Trusted Locally Since 1960 Securities and advisory services offered through SII Investments, Inc., member FINRA, SIPC and a Registered Investment Advisor. Black Financial Services, Inc. and SII Investments, Inc. are separate and unrelated companies.
311 Blattner Drive • Avon MN 56310• Bus: (320) 20) 356 356-7880 7880
E-mail: info@josephsnedining.com
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G&K Underground Sprinklers
• Design and New Installation • Repair of Existing Systems • Winterization & Spring Start-Up • Service For All Systems
FREE ESTIMA TES
Lumber One
AVON
PO Box 7 101 2nd St. NW Avon, MN 56310
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL
Over 25 Years Experience
Cell: 320-260-2027
1012 Hamlet Dr. N • Avon
Galen & Karen Donabauer
320-356-7908
www.lumber-one.com
320-356-7342
Regional Health Center, Inc.
Advancing the New Era of Health Care
Dr. Corey Norton
300 Avon Avenue S. Avon, MN 56310 Fax 320-597-8995 Urgent Care 612-242-4983 [email protected] www.RegionalHealthAndFitness.com
320-356-1023
BEST SERVICES. FASTEST SPEEDS. LOCAL COMPANY
Telephone
Internet
TV
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Our Family Caring
PRIMARY CARE
for Your Family
Teresa Hamiel, PA-C Daron Gersch, MD Charlene Gerner, PA-C Nathan Brever, MD Libby Brever, MD
URGENT CARE
Eric Fly PA-C
Esth Doele Esther Do l CFNP
Dan Rickard PA-C
Josh Arickx PA-C
Family Medicine • Urology Emergency Medicine Internal Medicine • Urgent Care General Surgery Orthopedics • Podiatry Sleep Studies • Swing Beds Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapies Diabetes & Nutritional Education Partnered with our afliate Albany Area Home Health & Hospice
Health Care Services Include:
Albany Area Hospital: 320.845.2121 • Albany Medical Center: 320.845.2157 Albany Medical Center Hours: Mon - Fri 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Sat 8 a.m. - noon • Urgent Care: Mon – Thurs noon – 8 p.m. • Fri 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Avon Medical Clinic: 320-356-7602 • Avon Clinic Hours • Mon 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. • Tues - Thurs 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Resource Guide
2013
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320-356-7374
308A Blattner Drive Avon, MN
Welcome to Avon.......................................................... Page 4 Quick Reference Guide................................................ Page 6 City of Avon..................................................................... Page 7 Avon Area Chamber of Commerce......................... Page 8 Map of Avon.................................................................... Page 9 Permits and Licensing................................................Page 10 Farmers Market............................................................Page 10 Avon Fire Department ..............................................Page 11 Avon Police Department..........................................Page 12 Public Utilities...............................................................Page 14 Community Services..................................................Page 15 Community Organizations.............................. Pages 16-17 History of Avon........................................................... Page 18 Churches.........................................................................Page 19 Community Events.....................................................Page 20 Avon Spunktacular Days...........................................Page 21 Avon Lakers...................................................................Page 22 Parks and Recreation..................................................Page 24 Lake Wobegon Trail....................................................Page 25 Education/Schools............................................. Pages 26-28 Colleges..........................................................................Page 29 Medical Care......................................................... Pages 30-33 Business Directory ............................................ Pages 34-38
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CUSTOM CABINETRY
• 30 years experience • Professional & quality construction from design to nish • Reasonable rates and free estimates 16464 400th Street, Avon, MN 56310 [email protected]
Studer’s
320-746-8121
530 County Road 50, Avon, MN 56310 320-356-7301 • www.columbiagear.com
Residential & Commercial Lock Service
Salon & Boutique
BONDED AND INSURED
AL ERNST 503 Avon Ave. North • Avon, MN 56310
320-356-2105
• Cuts • Color • Perms • Tanning • Handbags • Jewelry & Accessories
Avon, MN
Excellent Home Cooking
4 miles north of Avon on Co. Rd. 9, turn left on Co. Rd. 154 - located next to the public boat landing
On Pelican Lake • St. Anna, MN
320-845-4666
• Daily/Nightly Specials • Sunday Smorgasbord • Wednesday Taco Night • Accommodations For Up To 400 People • Weddings • Parties • Receptions • Anniversaries
Jan Grutsch
Sandy Kierzek
Kari Kreuzer
Jenny Schleper
We look forward to seeing you call or stop by!
www.HairConnextion.com
Jan Grutsch. Owner
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(320) 356-7943
art activities, major league sports, shopping - without all of the hassles. Indeed, Avon is cosmopolitan living in the country! Avon has achieved what few communities of any size have been able to accomplish: to create a vibrant economic environment in which both individual careers and entire businesses thrive. Avon has attracted and retained not only strong local businesses - but regional, national and international businesses as well. Avon has several identified areas of economic growth. With eight beautiful lakes, tourism is a growing industry in the area. Avon’s central location - with easy access on I-94 to either the Twin Cities or Fargo, N.D. - and our proximity to St. Cloud, make future economic growth inevitable. While many residents live and work right in the community, St. Cloud and the Twin Cities offer employment opportunities for many Avon residents. Nestled among the rolling hills and sparkling Informal car pools and ready access to I-94 make the lakes of Central Minnesota is Avon, an enterprising, commute an easy one. Please be sure to check out the wesite for the progressive community. Avon sprung up with the arrival of the railroad in Chamber of Commerce at www.avonmnchamber. 1863 and was incorporated in 1900. People seeking a com or the City of Avon at www.cityofavonmn.com simpler life in a beautiful location of timberland and for more details. lakes discovered Avon. Since 1980, the population of our community has increased nearly 20 percent. Over half of the current residents are newcomers to the area, choosing Avon over other locations. Initially, the eight lakes and the wooded hills surrounding the community drew new residents to our city. Looking further, however, they discovered Avon’s ideal location in relationship to St. Cloud, just 15 minutes to the east of what Money magazine called one of the most “livable” urban centers in the country. Minneapolis and St. Paul are just 90 minutes to the ~ Mayor southeast. Here, residents and businesses enjoy easy John Grutsch access to all the amenities of big city living - cultural and
Welcome to the city ofAvon!
“Welcome to the Avon area!”
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Providing friendly, dependable, high quality care for your large and small animals.
Front row: Alex Flint, Dr. Curt Leyk, Kathleen Magel, Dr. Neal Womack, Destanie Wielenberg; Middle row: Zach Koltes, Addie Moeller, Dr. Jenny Revermann, Dr. Wendy Womack, Janice Hommerding; Back row: Ashley Anderson, Emily Achman, Debbie Kulzer, Christy Wielenberg
320-845-6930 • 1-800-495-6930
www.lakecountryvetservice.com 551 Railroad Avenue, Albany, MN
(across from the Kraft plant)
Hours: Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tues. 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. • Sat. 8:00 a.m. - Noon
Brickstone Apartments 503 Suncrest Drive, Avon, MN
For Rental Information, Call 888-203-9301
Call for t en Current R ! ls ia c e Sp
Brickstone Apartments consists of 12, 2- and 3-bedroom one-level family apartments. There are detached garages available. Laundry facilities on site and a park close by. Just two blocks from the elementary school!
Utilities: Amenities: Landlord pays: heat, water, sewer, refuse Resident pays: electric, phone, cable (opt.) Blinds, dishwasher, self-cleaning oven, refrigerator, children’s play area close, detached garages w/additional fee, laundry facilities on site
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Agency • BUSINESS • AUTO
John and Lisa Schmidt
• FARM • HOME
• HEALTH • LIFE
www.schmidtinsuranceagency.com
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320-356-9440
Quick Reference Guide
All numbers are area code (320) unless otherwise noted.
Emergency ................................................................. 911 Police Department (Non-Emergency)...356-7575 Fire Department (Non-Emergency)........356-7400 Building Permit Amy Pease, Zoning Administrator.............356-7922 Dan Marthaler, Building Official ................249-7533 Cable Television Midcontinent Communications........ 800-888-1300 Chamber of Commerce...............................217-4792 City Hall (including building permits)....356-7922 Fax...............................................................356-2259 Education Albany High School........................................845-2171 Avon Elementary.............................................356-7346 Avon Montessori School...............................356-7570 Community Education..................................845-2171 Holy Family Catholic School........................845-2011 West Central Area Learning Center...........256-7836 Garbage (Refuse) Residential (City of Avon): Bueckers City Sanitation......................877-352-2876
Hospital/Medical Center Albany Area Hospital......................................845-2121 Albany Medical Center .................................845-2157 Avon Medical Clinic........................................356-7602 Newspaper (Local) The Enterprise ...................................................845-2700 Post Office ........................................................356-7676 Utilities: Electric: Xcel Energy.............................. 800-895-4999 Xcel Energy (Emergency)..................... 800-895-1999 Natural Gas: CenterPoint Energy...... 800-245-2377 CenterPoint Energy (Emergency)..... 800-722-9326 Telephone: Albany Mutual Telephone............................845-2101 Century Link.............................................800-552-1104 Midcontinent Communications........ 800-888-1300 Integra........................................................ 877-280-4991 Water/Sewer: City of Avon ......................................................356-7922 Wastewater Treatment Plant.......................356-7509
For more information, please visit www.avonmnchamber.com or www.cityofavonmn.com.
Big bank capabilities.
· Business & Ag Loans, large or small · Real estate, auto & rec vehicle loans · Internet & Mobile Banking · Savings & Retirement Accounts
Northwest Rule Die, Inc.
PRECISION MACHINING www.NorthwestRuleDie.com (320) 356-2129 (320) 356-2133 Fax
LINDA STUDNISKI MARK STUDNISKI
32815 Cty Rd. 50 Avon, MN 56310 [email protected] [email protected]
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BUECKERS RECYCLING SERVICE, INC.
320-256-3475
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m.-Noon • Closed Holidays
Federally Insured by NCUA
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City of Avon
City of Avon 140 Stratford Street E, PO Box 69 Avon, MN 56310 www.cityofavonmn.com 356-7922 • Fax: 356-2259 City office hours: Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Office will be closed on legal holidays. Avon City Council: Honorable Mayor: John [email protected] Councilors: Jeff Manthe........................ [email protected] Hugh [email protected] Jim Stang.............................. [email protected] Kurt Marthaler................ [email protected] City Staff: City Clerk/Administrator: Jim [email protected] Administrative Assistant Kathy [email protected]
Public Works Supervisor Ray [email protected] Public Works Assistant Nate [email protected] Zoning Administrator Amy Pease......................... [email protected] Utilities Superintendent Jon [email protected] Chief of Police Corey Nellis..................... [email protected] Police Officers Casey Jansky .................. [email protected] Jason [email protected] Police Adm. Support Kati [email protected] Fire Chief Eric Linn......................... [email protected] Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Joel Birr................................ [email protected]
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local businesses. They also provide events for the community to get together. The Chamber board P.O. Box 293 Avon, MN 56310 meets monthly and the general meetings are held quarterly. For more information on becoming Phone: a member of the Avon Chamber of Commerce, 320-217-4792 meeting information and events, please either call 320-217-4792, email at [email protected] or visit the website at: www.avonmnchamber.com. Email: [email protected] Mission Statement: Our primary mission is creating, protecting and enhancing a healthy business environment for the benefit of our members and the growth of the community.
Board of Directors: President: Matt Kreuzer............................Central MN Credit Union Treasurer: Kim Lange................................................ Avon State Bank Board Members: Renee Thelen............ Albany Area Hospital & Medical Center Tim Vos.......................................................... The Enterprise Katie Dirkes.............................................. Avon State Bank Executive Secretary: LeAnn Platz
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The Welcome to Avon Committee is sponsored by the Avon Chamber of Commerce. If you are a new resident or business to Avon, you will receive a wonderful welcome package. If you are new to the area and have not received your package, please call Jackie Girard at 320-356-7472 to schedule The Avon Area Chamber of Commerce is a group a time to receive your package or email Jackie at of community leaders that promote supporting our [email protected].
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Permits and Licensing
Burning Permits - Call before you burn!
Avon Fire and Rescue does charge for illegal burning or burning without a permit. This charge was enacted to help stop illegal burning and cover the expense of extinguishing these fires. Township residents can obtain their burning permits at www.dnr.state.mn.us/ burningpermits. Please direct any questions or concerns to Avon Fire Chief Eric Linn at 320-363-0005.
Compost Site:
Building and Zoning Permits:
The compost site is available to city and township residents for leaves, grass and small brush. It will be located within the confines of the wastewater treatment plant site. Open May - October (weather permitting) from 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday - Saturday and then closed until spring. Call Ray at 320-248-4992.
Building permits are required to reshingle, reside, remodel, replace windows and doors, decks, sheds and for all new construction projects. Zoning permits are required for driveways, sidewalks, small utility sheds, signs, fences, concrete/ paving stone patios and walls. Please contact Amy Pease, Zoning Administrator at 356-7922 or email [email protected] for zoning questions regarding building permit applications. This may also be found online at www.cityofavonmn.com. Please contact Dan Marthaler, Building Inspector with Mid MN Code Enforcement, Inc. at 320-249-7533 for any questions regarding Building Codes. Additional information may be required in addition to the permit applications. Please check with Amy at Avon City Hall for more information. Please submit your applications at least 2 weeks in advance of the project start date. The zoning administrator and building inspector need to review and process all applications.
Dog Licenses:
If you live within city limits, you must license your dog. Please contact Avon City Hall for more information.
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The Avon Farmers Market is located between the Lakers’ baseball park and St. Benedict’s Church. It is held every Tuesday afternoon (3-6 p.m.) from June through August. For more information contact Terri at 320-8457353.
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Avon Fire Department
Welcome to Avon from all of us at the Avon Fire Department! Avon Fire was established in 1904 and our members continue to serve our city proudly. We also serve Avon Township and a portion of Collegeville Township. We respond to all types of emergencies, from structure or car fires to auto accidents to water rescue. Our members are all trained as First Responders and respond to all medical emergencies as well. Our department is staffed by 23 dedicated members. We average approximately 130 calls per
year, which include those related to the busy I-94 corridor. I’m proud to be a member of the Avon Fire Department for the past 19 years. I have served as chief for the past 9 years. I am a native of Avon, my wife, Joyce, and I have a son, Spencer and a daughter, Kallie, who attend Albany Area School. I hope you and your family find new friends and the many great things our community has to offer. If I can be of any help, you may contact me at 320363-0005. Sincerely, Eric J. Linn, Avon Fire Chief
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Avon Police Department
Pictured (L to R): Officer Casey Jansky, Chief Corey F. Nellis, Officer Jason Luethmers Staff members are: Chief Corey F. Nellis Officer Casey Jansky Officer Jason Luethmers Part-Time Officer Jeff Eggert Part-Time Officer Richard Etshokin Part-Time Officer Brendan Mooney Administrative Support/Records Kati Jansky
It is my pleasure to welcome you to the City of Avon, with great neighborhoods, and its friendly small town atmosphere. Avon provides access to the haven of several area lakes and their wildlife for all to enjoy. Other amenities include access to the Lake Wobegon Trail system, the hills of Avon, and a public beach located on Middle Spunk Lake. Avon is located off of I-94, approximately 15 minutes from St. Cloud
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CABLE TV: Midcontinent Communications........... 800-888-1300 ELECTRIC: Xcel Energy (Customer Service)........... 800-895-4999 Emergency................................................... 800-895-1999 GARBAGE: Bueckers City Sanitation ........................ 877-352-2876 INTERNET: Midcontinent Communications .......... 800-888-1300 NATURAL GAS: CenterPoint Energy (Customer Service).................................... 800-245-2377 Emergency................................................... 800-722-9326 TELEPHONE: Albany Mutual Telephone* ............................ 845-2101 (Service available south and west of Avon) Century Link................................................ 800-552-1104 Integra........................................................... 877-280-4991 Midcontinent Communications .......... 800-888-1300
Public Utilities
WATER: City of Avon.......................................................... 356-7922 WASTEWATER: Wastewater Treatment Plant - Joel............... 249-3194 City Water Rates*: $10.00/month access charge $2.59/1,000 gallons City Sewer Rates*: $10.70/month access charge $4.25/1,000 gallons Utility payments are due on the 23rd of each month, every other month. Auto payment is available to pay your bill. Please contact Kathy Schultzetenberg at 356-7922 or visit www. cityofavonmn.com for more information.
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Community Services
POST OFFICE (USPS): Located at 317 Blattner Drive 320-356-7676 Window hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - Noon and 1:00-4:15 p.m. Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Lobby hours: 24 hours FEDERAL EXPRESS (PICK-UP): Avon has a federal express pickup at the Schmidty’s (Avon Shell). LIBRARY: Albany Public Library 400 Railroad Avenue, Albany, MN 56307 845-4843, www.griver.org Hours: Monday noon-7:00 p.m., Tuesday noon8:00 p.m., Wednesday 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Thursday, noon-6:00 p.m., Friday noon-5:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. HOUSING: New housing developments are The Water’s Edge III, located north of town and Avon Estates, located west of town. Maps of the new developments are available at City Hall. NEWSPAPERS: The Enterprise 561 Railroad Avenue, PO Box 310 Albany, MN 56307 845-2700 Website: www.albanyenterprise.com Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday Serving the towns of Albany, Avon, and Holdingford. RADIO: KASM 1150 AM is a privately-owned radio station. KASM has been serving Central Minnesota since 1950 and provides the area with news, weather, farm reports, sports, community information and music that includes polka, country, and sounds from the big band era. KASM’s signal extends to the North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa and Canadian borders. KASM’s sister station is KDDG 105.5 FM and plays your favorite oldies.
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Community Organizations
4-H Clubs 4-H is a family organization with the motto: “To Make the Best Better” and practice “Learn by Doing”. We generally meet once a month. If interested, please contact the Stearns County Extension Office for the group nearest you at 1-800-450-6171. American Legion Meetings are held the third Monday of the month at Avon City Hall. For more information, please contact Ray Schmidt at 356-9061. Avon Area Arts Mission Statement: To develop an artistic and cultural community within the Avon area which encourages and nurtures the creative spirit. For more information, please visit www.frontporcharts.com. Avon Area Chamber of Commerce The Chamber of Commerce general meetings are on the first Thursday of the month. For more information, please visit the web site www. avonmnchamber.com or call 217-4792. President Matt Kreuzer. Avon Area Historical Society The Avon Area Historical Society was founded in the year 2000. A 500-page history book of Avon is available for purchase at Avon City Hall and Avon State Bank. For more information, contact Jeanette Clancy at 320-356-7445. Avon Area Lakes Association Members working together to preserve and enrich Avon area lakes, and their adjoining wetlands, lake sheds, and ecosystems. Anyone interested in issues
concerning our local lakes is encouraged to attend a meeting. For more information, please contact Mark Szabo at 356-7592 or email aala@minnesotawaters. org. Avon Boy Scouts The Boy Scouts is an organization for boys in grades 5-12. They meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at 7 p.m. at the Avon City Hall. For more information on the Boy Scouts, contact Scoutmaster Mike Peters at 320-746-2377. Avon Cub Scouts The Cub Scouts is an organization for boys in grades 1-5. They meet every third Sunday of the month at 6 p.m. at Avon Elementary School. Annual school night to join Scouting is held each year in September. Flyers are sent home with the boys from school. For more information, contact Cubmaster Pete Tomsche at 320-356-7565. Avon Food Shelf The Avon Food Shelf is located in the Stonehouse Stained Glass building at 438 First St. SE. The hours are 6:00-7:00 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of the month, 10:00-11:00 a.m. the first and third Wednesday of the month, 6:00-7:00 p.m. every Thursday, closed all holidays. If you have any questions about receiving help or if you would like to volunteer, please call Bev Nathe at 320-356-7210. Avon Girl Scouts The Avon Girl Scouts are open to girls in grades K-12. Troops meet at different times (usually at City Hall). Please contact Amy Kramer at 320-290-0796 for more information. Avon Lions Club Meetings are held every first and third Thursdays of the month. Weekly Bingo at Joseph’s on Wednesday nights. Please contact Kevin Loenikar at 320-845-2101 or 320-241-5596 for more information. Avon TOPS Avon TOPS is a community weight loss program for anyone to join. Meetings are held every Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m. at the Avon City Hall.
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Community Organizations
Sportsman’s Club The Sportsman’s Club is a rifle range for members only located on Peach Drive between Avon and Albany. For more information about becoming a member, please contact Jim Caspers at 320-3569671.
Avon Women of Today The Avon Women of Today is a community service organization that welcomes anyone to join its membership. The meetings are held the second Sunday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at Avon City Hall. For more information, please contact Avon Women of Today President Mary Eisenschenk at 320-3567342.
Athletic Booster Club The Albany Booster Club is organized to promote and enhance sports for the Albany Area Schools. There are no scheduled meetings, however a general meeting will be called when necessary. To become a member or for more information, please contact any of the school offices or call Scott Buntje, Albany Area Schools Athletic Director at 845-2171 x5303. Knights of Columbus Father Pierz Council Serving the parishes of Immaculate Conception (New Munich), Immaculate Conception (St. Anna), Sacred Heart, St. Anthony, St. Benedict, St. Catherine, St. Francis, St. Martin and Seven Dolors. For more information, please contact Tom Vos at 356-7826. Over the Hills of Avon Club Providing activities for active adults ages 55+ in Avon and the surrounding area. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at the Avon City Hall. A meal is served at noon, followed by a short meeting and bingo. If you are interested in joining or need more information, please contact Kathy at City Hall at 320-356-7922.
Stearns County Pioneer Club The Stearns County Pioneer Club has an elected board of directors. The 2013 annual Pioneer Days show will be held in September 13-15th and is located a mile north of Albany between Highway 238 and County 10. Please call Lee Mortenson at 393-2542 for more information.
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History of Avon
Fourth Street, Avon, 1909.
Originally Avon and its vicinity was called Spunk Lake, a name allegedly derived from an Indian Chief, called Spunk, who with other Chippewas and some mixed-bloods, sparsely - but exclusively - inhabited this part of Stearns County until 1858. In that year, two brothers, Nicolaus and John Keppers of Saint Joseph, Minnesota, prospected here for land. Nicolaus bought land from the government at $1.25 per acre, but John left after a year and a half. Two other brothers, Nicolaus S. (Claus) and Theodore followed in 1861. However, the three did not settle before 1863. It was then that they married and reared families. Adam, son of Nicolaus Keppers, was the first white man born in Avon. Other settlers soon followed. In 1869 there were ten families and they made application to the Abbey of Saint Louis on the Lake (now St. John’s Abbey) for an attending priest. Before this they had to go to Saint Joseph to fulfill their religious obligations. Abbot Rupert Seidenbusch, O.S.B., charged Prior Benedict Haindl, every month in the N.S. Keppers’ wagonship where school was also taught. According to the testimony of Adam Keppers, the parish was originally dedicated to the Immaculate Conception. The first baptism recorded is that of Mary Schwinghammer on April 18, 1869, and the first funeral was that of John Schwinghammer (born 1813 - died October 14, 1870), with interment in Two Rivers (now Albany). Both records are signed by Rev. Benedict Haindl, O.S.B. In 1871 a log school house was built, and the liturgy was celebrated in the school. In 1872, the Saint Paul and Pacific Railroad (later
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known as the Great Northern) opened a span of thirtyfive miles from East Saint Cloud to Melrose. It was then that the Village of Spunk Lake received the name Avon. James J. Hill, president of the Great Northern Railroad, liked to call communities along his railroad after English place names. Before the time of the railroad, mail was delivered by stage coach. Once the railroad was established it brought in the mail every day. It was a real event in those days when the train pulled into the village to discharge passengers and deliver mail. The first postmaster of Spunk Lake was N.S. Keppers. The first postmaster for Avon was William Murphy. The Village of Avon was incorporated in 1900. In the mid 1970s a state law went into effect that renamed all villages to cities. Therefore, it is now the City of Avon. Source: A Century of Sacrifice and Prayer - June 15, 1969
Interior, J.A. Stuntebeck Ford, Avon, 1920.
Churches
Avon Community Church
Helping people say YES! to God and developing them into fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ. Pastor: Charles Pelkey Associate Pastor: Josh Ottoson 204 Avon Avenue N., PO Box 248, Avon, MN 56310 356-9001 • www.avoncommunitychurch.org Worship Schedule: Memorial Day through Labor Day Sunday Worship Service - 10 a.m. Fall Schedule - Sunday after Labor Day through May Sunday Worship Service - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Preschool thru Adults - begins with fall worship schedule
Mission Statement: We are people of God, welcoming, proclaiming, celebrating, and serving one another. Pastor: Fr. Blaine Wasnie, OSB Faith Formation Coordinator: Tim Stanoch Ministry Asst.: Carlo Argoti Office Manager: Tracy Rahe 212 SW First Street, PO Box 98, Avon, MN 56310 Parish office: 320-250-5618 • www.stbenedictavon.org Mass Worship Times: Weekends: Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Weekdays: Tuesday - Friday - 8:00 a.m. Reconciliation: Saturday 4:00 p.m.
St. Benedict’s Catholic Church
Immaculate Conception - St. Anna
We are many parts, we are all one body. Romans 12:4-5 Pastor: Fr. Gregory Mastey 320-746-2449 Mass Schedule: Saturday: 8:00 p.m.
Pastor: Jeff Manthe 501 County Road 9, Avon, MN 56310 356-9220 • www.sonriseavon.org Sunday Services: 9:00 a.m. Worship 10 a.m. Education
SonRise Lutheran Church
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Community Events
2013 Events
May: Avon City Wide Garage Sales Saturday, May 4 City Wide Clean Up - Saturday, May 11 from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the Wobegon Park. Sponsored by Bueckers City Sanitation. Fees will rage from $5-$15 June: Farmers Market - June-August held 3-6 p.m. Tuesdays Caramel Roll Ride - June 8 For more information visit: www.lakewobegontrail. com
June (continued): Spunktacular Day - June 15 See next page for a listing of events. Craft Fair - June 15, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Spunk Days Parade - Saturday, June 15 at 7:00 p.m. Immaculate Conception Parish St. Anna Parish Festival - Sunday, June 30 Chicken and ham dinner starting at 11:00 a.m. along with the festival. July: St. Benedict’s Church Bazaar Sunday, July 14, 11:00 a.m.
Celebration of the Arts
Saturday, June 15, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Avon Area Arts is hosting the Seventh Annual Celebration of Arts. This event is free to the public and held at the Wobegon Trailhead Park in Avon. A variety of area artists will display their work, many will demonstrate, and items will be for sale. Art includes pottery, jewelry, paintings, drawings, photography, fiber arts, woodcarving, and many others. Many musicians will offer a avariety of music and will perform throughout the day. There will be food, beverages, children’s activities, and a silent auction. Avon Area Arts is a 501C3 non-profit organization based in Avon, MN, and tax deductible donations are appreciated. More information, directions, exhibiting artists, music schedules, and food court can be found on the website: www. avonareaarts.org.
August: Blattner Family Foundation Golf Tournament Monday, August 12 October: Boo Bash - October 31 For more information, check the chamber web site www.avonmnchamber.com or the The Enterprise, www.albanyenterprise.com or call 320-217-4792 before making plans to attend. November: Toy Bingo - Sunday, Nov. 24, 2:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Avon Women of Today December: Magic of Christmas - December 6 Please watch for updates in the The Enterprise, www.albanyenterprise.com or www.avonmnchamber. com or call 320-217-4792 before making plans to attend. Spring 2014: Annual Easter Egg Hunt - the Saturday before Easter April 2014: Toy Bingo - Sunday, April 19, 9:30 a.m.
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A Celebration of Community!
Spunktacular Day
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2013 marks the 23rd anniversary for Spunktacular Day. This annual celebration will be held June 15. Some of the many events being held are: • Medallion Hunt June 12-15 (or until it’s found) • 2nd Annual Lady Slipper Bike Ride Live Music • Volleyball Saturday Tournament Night • 5K, 1K Run • Craft Fair • Toy Bingo • Bean Bag Toss Tournaments • Bingo • Turtle Races • Animal Balloons • Inflatable Games • Petting Zoo & Pony Rides • Food
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Avon Lakers
About the Park...
In July 1979, the Avon Lions Club officially began to pursue the construction of a new baseball park. They purchased land directly south of the old park which at that time consisted of a pasture and a small pond. Blattner Construction began hauling and moving dirt in August of 1979. After two months, underground sprinklers were installed and the outfield was seeded. Infield sod was then purchased and put down by the Avon Lakers. The Lions Club then had the fence installed, and erected the signs that currently surround the outfield.
During the spring of 1980, more landscaping was completed by Lange Trenching. In 1980 and 1981, the dugouts and concession stand were built by the Avon Lions Club, with materials donated by Borgert Concrete of St. Joseph and Avon Lumber. In 1988, the new grandstand and bleachers were installed, and in 1991, the press box was built. In recent years the press box and dugouts were remodeled. Maintenance of the ball park is shared between the City of Avon and the Avon Lakers Baseball team. The concession stand is run by former ball players and other volunteers from the community. We hope you enjoy the games as well as the facilities at our baseball park. The improvements at the baseball park are accomplished largely through the generosity and efforts of the Avon Lions Club. Much of the remaining expenses are paid from the advertising revenue generated by the programs and other fundraising efforts undertaken by the Avon Lakers Baseball Club, Inc. The team would like to thank the Avon Lions, the City of Avon and our program sponsors for the generosity and continuing support of amateur baseball in Central Minnesota. For more information about the Lakers, including the 2013 schedule, go to www.avonlakers.com/lakers/.
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Parks and Recreation
Lakes
Located within Avon are three Spunk Lakes which feature a public beach and public water accesses. Five other lakes are nearby, each providing plentiful opportunities for fishing, swimming, boating and just plain old relaxing. Stearns County also offers information on lakes and parks around Avon. For more information, please visit www. co.stearns.mn.us and search for Upper Spunk Lake. You may also visit the “Lakefinder” website, www.mnlakes.org for information such as lake sizes, depths, types of fish, etc.
Lodging
Budget Host Inn 356-2211 Norwood Inn, Albany 320-845-2145 Two Rivers Guesthouse, St. Anna 746-2853 Whispering Acres Retreat, LLC, Albany (612) 968-2825
Parks Avon Beach
Avon has the only public beach in the area. The beach is close to the Lake Wobegon Trail. The amenities include a sand beach, picnic tables and swimming raft, and restrooms are open to the public daily until 10 p.m. A project named “Back the Beach” aims to make the City of Avon beach a family-oriented place and keep it that way so that everyone who utilizes it feels comfortable and has an enjoyable experience. It involves patrolling of the beach by unlicensed uniformed beach patrol officers who have the authority to enforce the City of Avon beach ordinances, which include enforcement of no alcohol, no smoking, no glass, etc. as posted by signs and stated in the ordinance.
The Avon area boasts a number of beautiful parks including our Wobegon Trailhead Park. Avon has been fortunate to have active community groups and generous donors, which have provided funding and volunteer services for the development and upkeep of our many parks and facilities. • Avon Lions Park is located at 140 Dolphin Ave. NE. Amenities include: softball park, playground equipment, an enclosed shelter, outdoor picnic shelter and volleyball courts. To rent the shelter, please call 356-7922. • Central Park is located at 305 Avon Ave. S. and offers playground equipment, a softball field and tennis courts. • Ochotto Park is located at 3 Angelfish Avenue and includes skating and hockey rinks with warming house, playground equipment, fishing dock and boat landing. • Stratford Park is located at 999 Hamlet Dr. S. with two softball fields and playground equipment. • Suncrest Park has playground equipment and is located at 515 5th St NW. • Wobegon Trailhead Park is located at 108 Second St. NE and offers a picnic shelter, restrooms, lookout tower, map of the city of Avon and, of course, the Lake Wobegon Trail.
Camping
Cedar Lake Memorial Park, Upsala 573-2983 or email: [email protected]. ~ El Rancho Manana, Richmond 597-2740
Golf
Albany Golf Club is a public 18-hole golf course located adjacent to Interstate 94, a block from Main Street in Albany. Many water hazards provide challenges for the golfer attempting to shoot even par. Visit www. albanygc.com for membership rates, green fees and other activities offered to the public, or call the Pro Shop at 320-845-2505.
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Lake Wobegon Trail
The Lake Wobegon Trail measures 54 miles in Stearns County. The Stearns County segment of the Lake Wobegon Trail extends from the Stearns/Todd County line to St. Joseph and from Albany to the Morrison/Stearns County line. There is an additional 8 miles of Lake Wobegon Trail in Todd County. If you connect the Lake Wobegon Trail with Morrison County’s connecting Soo Line Trail and the Central Lakes Trail, which meets the Lake Wobegon Trail in Osakis, you have the LONGEST PAVED RAIL TRAIL in the country – over 120 miles long. The trail is open to bicycling, snowmobiling without studs, walking and rollerblading. The trail was built on two abandoned railroad corridors – the Burlington Northern Santa Fe and the Soo Line.
Trail Mileage: Sauk Centre to West Union................. 7.0 miles West Union to Osakis.......................... 5.0 miles Osakis to Nelson.................................. 5.6 miles Nelson to Alexandria........................... 6.5 miles Alexandria to Garfield......................... 6.0 miles Garfield to Brandon............................. 5.4 miles Brandon to Evansville......................... 4.9 miles Evansville to Melby............................. 4.6 miles Melby to Ashby.................................... 4.2 miles Ashby to Dalton................................... 7.5 miles Dalton to Fergus Falls.......................... 8.1 miles
LEGEND
Mile Post Resort Shelter Swimming College Trails Library Campsite Museum Parking Restrooms State Park Municipal Boundary
Stearns County Parks Commission Jay Forstner
Trail Mileage: St. Joseph to Avon................................9.0 miles Avon to Albany.....................................6.3 miles Albany to Freeport...............................5.3 miles Freeport to Melrose..............................6.0 miles Melrose to Sauk Centre........................9.5 miles Albany to Holdingford ........................9.4 miles
St. John’s University & Arboretum Stella Maris Chapel College of St. Benedict
St. Joseph
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Education
Albany Area Schools, ISD #745
30 Forest Ave, PO Box 40, Albany, MN 56307 845-2171 • Fax: 845-4017 www.albany.k12.mn.us
Albany Area Schools serve the communities of Albany, Avon, Farming, St. Anthony and St. Martin. The District is comprised of two elementary schools and one junior/senior high school. Two hundred sixty (260) teachers and support staff serve nearly 1,680 students. The District is dedicated to small class sizes, well-designed and delivered curriculum, experienced staff, a variety of lifelong learning opportunities and community partnerships. Small Class Sizes: The average class sizes in the elementary grades K-6 are 20-25. The average size in the high school is 25. Rigorous Curriculum: Albany Area Schools have an on-going curriculum review process leading to a well-designed and delivered curriculum. Thirty-seven (37) college credits are available through our high school course offerings. The District uses both block
and half-block classes to meet academic needs of junior and senior high students. Student Opportunities: A variety of opportunities are available through clubs and organizations at our elementary and secondary schools. Currently, 89% of our high school students participate in fine arts, academic, and/or athletic extra-curricular activities. Experienced Staff: Our professionals provide an environment of trust, respect and security and teach to a global perspective, which is essential for academic growth. The District also believes that teamwork is essential for success. Teachers have, on average, thirteen (13) years of teaching experience. Lifelong Learning Opportunities: Albany Area Community Education offers a variety of adult and youth recreation and enrichment opportunities. Kids Company is a school-age childcare program for students preK-6. Kindergarten Enrichment is a program for kindergarten students in addition to their normal school day. The program is designed to broaden, enrich,
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and compliment the regular kindergarten program at Albany Area Schools. This is a cost-effective, optional program and an alternative to traditional childcare. Early Childhood (ECFE & Preschool) Programs provide support, information and resources to help parents in their efforts to raise healthier, happier children and prepare
children for school. Albany Area Community Education also offers free one-on-one help with English Language Assistance (ESL), citizenship, reading, math, computer, GED, college preparation and job skills training through the Adult Basic Education (ABE) program. Partnerships: The District awards $75,000 annually in scholarships from local businesses, groups and memorials. The District also collaborates with the College of St. Benedict, Saint John’s University and St. Cloud State University in the areas of student teaching, internships, recreation and activities involving cultural awareness and diversity. The District is fortunate to have strong community support and cooperation with our local businesses, churches, PTA, Women of Today, Lions Club, Jaycees, Chamber of Commerce and the Albany Area Booster Club.
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Education
movement, practical life, sensorial development, language, mathematics, geography, science, and social studies. The children choose eagerly from a broad scope of activities and are given both individual and small group lessons. Our facility is attractive and spacious, and the children’s materials are outstanding. For more information, please feel free to call or just stop by.
160 2nd Street S, P.O. Box 674 Albany, MN 56307 845-2011 Email: [email protected] www.stclouddiocese.org/cem/schools/hfs/ Holy Family School offers a Pre-K through sixth grade educational program within a Christcentered atmosphere. It is sponsored by Seven Dolors Parish in Albany and is also supported by other area parishes which have children attending Holy Family. Christians of all denominations are invited to attend Holy Family. Our staff is dedicated to providing a strong academic program while helping students to grow socially, emotionally and spiritually. The moral and spiritual values taught at Holy Family help us deepen our faith and love of God. Courtesy and compassion toward one another are emphasized as students strive to live in a diverse and global society. For more information, contact Holy Family School at 845-2011.
Holy Family Catholic School
200 1st St SW, Avon MN 56310 • 356-7570 www.montessorimn.com We have been serving the families in the Avon and the surrounding areas since 2001. Our experience, dedication to children, and commitment to the teachings of Maria Montessori have enabled us to build a school ideally suited to young children. Our teachers are well-educated, loving, patient and soft-spoken. We emphasize individualized teachings, love of learning, concentrations, basic skills, respect for others & self-esteem. We incorporate music, art,
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Avon Montessori School
9W 2nd Street S, Melrose, MN 56352 • 256-7836 www.westcentralalc.com The Center is for students ages 12-21 (middle & high school level). They offer an Extended Year Program, so they offer day, evening and summer school. The summer school program is 7.5 weeks. The Center includes the Albany, Paynesville, Sauk Centre, and Melrose School Districts. The Center meets all the state standards and the students must take all the same standardized testing.
West Central Area Learning Center
Colleges and Universities
The following colleges and universities are within a 35- to 70-mile radius of Avon. St. Cloud State University 720 4th Avenue South St. Cloud, MN 56301-4498 (320) 308-0121 www.stcloudstate.edu St. Cloud Technical and Community College 1540 Northway Drive St Cloud, MN 56303-1240 (320) 308-5000 or (800) 222-1009 www.sctcc.edu Rasmussen College 226 Park Ave South St. Cloud, MN 56301-3713 (320) 251-5600 www.rasmussen.edu Regency Beauty Institute 110 2nd Street So. Waite Park, MN 56387 (320) 251-0500 St. Scholastica 4150 2nd Street South, Ste 550 St. Cloud, MN 56301 (320) 529-6663 College of Saint Benedict 37 S College Ave St. Joseph, MN 56374 (320) 363-5011 www.csbsju.edu Saint John’s University PO Box 2000 Collegeville, MN 56321 (320) 363-2011 www.csbsju.edu Alexandria Technical College 1601 Jefferson St Alexandria, MN 56308 (888) 234-1222 www.alextech.org Ridgewater College Willmar Campus 21010 15th Avenue NW PO Box 1097 Willmar, MN 56201 (800) 722-1151 www.ridgewater.mnscu.edu Minnesota School of Business 1201 2nd Street So. Waite Park, MN 56387 (320) 257-2000 www.msbcollegeedu.com Model College of Hair Design 201 8th Avenue So. St. Cloud, MN 56301 (320) 253-4222 or (800) 450-3300 www.mcohd.com
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Medical Care
C AT H O L I C H E A LT H I N I T I AT I V E S
Albany Area Hospital & Medical Center
300 Third Avenue, Albany, MN 56307 • 845-2157 (Clinic) • 845-2121 (Hospital)
approximately 83,000 employees, CHI ranks as the nation’s second-largest faith-based health system and has a deep-rooted commitment to rural health care. MEDICAL STAFF AAHMC offers a host of primary care, urgent care and emergency care services through its medical staff. Dr. Daron Gersch, board-certified in Family Medicine Dr. Nathan Brever, board-certified in Family Medicine Dr. Libby Brever, board-certified in Family Medicine Charlene Gerner, RN, PA-C, special interests: family medicine and women’s health Teresa Hamiel, PA-C, special interest: Family Medicine Eric Fly, PA-C, emergency medicine and urgent care Esther Doele, CFNP, emergency medicine and urgent care Dan Rickard, PA-C, emergency medicine and urgent care Josh Arickx, PA-C, emergency medicine and urgent care URGENT CARE AAHMC provides extended hours for acute illnesses and injuries to better serve our patients. The urgent care service is available from 12 to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday. Urgent care allows increased access to our providers for annual physicals, well-baby and wellchild check-ups, and the time needed to manage the care of each patient as well as to establish new patients. Urgent care provides immediate care for acute, non-life threatening illness and injury and
Albany Area Hospital & Medical Center (AAHMC) delivers quality health care services to the people of Albany, Avon, Holdingford, Freeport and the surrounding areas. The organization includes the hospital, a medical center in Albany, and a satellite clinic in Avon. AAHMC is one of the largest employers in Albany with 92 employees and is part of Unity Family Healthcare in Little Falls, Minnesota. Unity Family Healthcare is owned by Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI). CHI is a national non-profit health organization with headquarters in Englewood, Colo. The faith-based system operates in 17 states and includes 78 hospitals; 40 long-term care and residential-living facilities; two community health-services organizations; two accredited nursing colleges; and home health agencies. CHI facilities are located in both rural and urban communities and each year provide millions of dollars in charity care and community benefit, including services for the poor, free clinics, education and research. With
Albany Area Home Health provides continuity of nursing and rehabilitation to patients who may have recently been diagnosed with a new disease, or who are recovering from a recent accident, illness or surgery. Our hospice services offer comfort, peace, and dignity for our patients with incurable 161 4th St., Ste. B, Albany, MN illnesses, and for their Our Home Health services include: families. To this end, we have a team of compassionate professionals • Skilled • Occupational who make home visits to assist you in the Nursing Care Therapy • Home • Speech Therapy care of your loved one. Health Aide • Social Work • Physical Therapy
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is a critical component of our health system. Some symptoms appropriate for urgent care include: upper respiratory infections, urinary tract infections, minor burns, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration and acute sprains and strains. Cooperation between patients, their primary care providers, our emergency department and our urgent care team creates a network of care options that puts the patient in the right hands for the right level of care at the right time. COUMADIN CLINIC: The Coumadin Clinic helps patients monitor and manage the medication they take to prevent blood clots. Clinic hours are Monday through Thursday mornings. Providers have established guidelines for a registered nurse to check patients’ blood and adjust their dose of warfarin (Coumadin), as well as other medications patients may be taking or need (such as heparin shots or vitamin K, the antidote to Coumadin). DIABETES HEALTH COACH: The Diabetes Health Coach method is a person-centered approach to wellness, not just disease management. When you visit the health coach, the certified diabetes educator will get to know you as a person and work with you to create a personalized wellness plan that educates, motivates and empowers you. It is designed to help you find the tools within yourself to make positive changes in your behavior and lifestyles. Coaching appointments are Monday through Thursday afternoons. FOUNDATION The mission of Albany Area Healthcare’s Foundation is to raise funds needed for the continued improvement of the services and facilities in order to serve the needs of patients in our service area. Through donations from families, individuals and organizations, the foundation builds partnerships between the area communities and AAHMC to improve area health. Currently the foundation is working on raising funds for a digital mammography unit. SWING BED PROGRAM Albany Area Hospital also offers a swing bed program. The transition to swing bed is after a
three-day hospital stay and includes skilled nursing, physical or occupational therapy and medication administration, as well as a weekly visit by the patient’s attending provider. Patients in the swing bed program can be transitioned to AAHMC from any health care facility. A requirement is that the patient is actively participating in making progress towards established goals. The swing bed program allows our area residents to be close to home while patients maintain or return to their highest level of independence. The swing bed program offers rehab services to allow patients to “come back home” near their family and friends while they recover from major illness or surgery. By receiving services locally, patients can maintain ongoing contact with their friends and loves ones. The low staff-to-patient ratio provides for more personal contact during the recovery process. Our therapy staff is highly qualified and has a great reputation for delivering rehab services in a positive, caring manner, focused solely on making patients well. HOSPITAL & CLINIC SERVICES The hospital and emergency department are open 24 hours a day. The emergency room is staffed with an on-call provider and trained registered nurses. Licensed practical nurses, nursing assistants, imaging and lab technologists and technicians are also available 24 hours, 7 days a week. In keeping with the commitment to provide exceptional and up-to-date patient care, Albany Area Hospital installed a bone density machine. A bone density (DEXA) exam is the most accurate way to test for bone loss, which can lead to osteoporosis. In addition to inpatient medical and surgical services, AAHMC continues to expand its surgery and outreach specialty services. Surgeries are performed
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FAMILY FUNERAL HOMES
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on either an outpatient or inpatient basis. General, orthopedic, ophthalmology and urology surgeries are performed by surgeons from Little Falls and St. Cloud. Outreach specialty services include orthopedics, cardiology, stress testing, podiatry, urology, internal medicine, gastroenterology, MRI, mammography and nuclear medicine. Physical, occupational and speech therapies are performed by the AAHMC staff. COMMUNITY HEALTH The staff is active in sharing information on health care careers through high school students. Tours are given to kindergarten students and human anatomy classes as well as education presentations to students in the area schools. AAHMC has also collaborated with Dr. David Kroska to offer the L.I.F.E. (Lifestyle, Food & Exercise) program. L.I.F.E. program participants learn how many chronic diseases, including heart disease and cancer, are frequently associated with unhealthy food choices and a lack of physical activity. The eight-week educational program consists of two-hour seminars each week. Sessions provide extensive education on diet, exercise and nutrition, as well as practical and behavioral aspects of healthy living. The final session covers menu planning and food preparation tips. These sessions are held twice a year. The administration and the Advisory Board of Directors of the Albany Area Hospital and Medical Center are continuously developing strategies and looking for opportunities to enhance the services offered locally. For more information about any of the programs or services provided by the Albany Area Hospital & Medical Center, visit our website at www.albanyareahospital.com or call 320.845.2121.
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Mother of Mercy Campus of Care
230 Church Ave, P.O. Box 676, Albany, MN 56307 • 845-2195 (Located just off I-94 next to golf course and Seven Dolors Catholic Church) Nursing Home and Independent, Assisted and Income Based Senior Apartments
Mother of Mercy Nursing Home is a 76-bed Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home facility built on three levels with large private and semi-private rooms where residents of each floor enjoy courtyard settings. Residents can participate in activities and dining while overlooking the scenic public golf course and Church of Seven Dolors in Albany. Rehabilitative services such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy as well as round-the-clock licensed nursing staff are provided to residents in need of short stay care, long-term care, and memory care. Mother of Mercy Apartments is a 32-unit independent living apartment complex. Designed to offer safe, convenient living, it also offers three different room styles to choose from. Assisted Living services are also available for an additional fee. Memory Lane is our memory care unit attached to the apartments, which offers staff who, which offers staff who are specially trained and educated in understanding cognitive loss and are available twenty-four hours a day to provide continuous assistance with activities of daily living. Mercy Manor is an income-based housing option for those sixty-two and older. Assisted Living services are also available for an additional fee. FOR MORE INFORMATION about Mother of Mercy Campus of Care or for a tour of the campus, please call (320) 845-2195.
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Business Directory
Avon State Bank 320-356-7334 104 Avon Avenue N Avon, MN 56310 www.avonstatebank.com
Accounting/ Financial/Benefits
Albany Chrysler Center 320-845-2801 34650 225th Ave. Albany, MN 56307 albanychrysler.com Avon Auto Sales Avon Body Shop Avon Car Wash Avon Storage 320-356-7268 430 County Rd. 50 Avon, MN 56310 www.avonbodyshop.com Avon Quick Mart 320-356-7992 304 Blattner Drive Avon, MN 56310 Diamond Auto Glass/ Martini Auto Parts 320-253-1446 • 800-450-7504 422 County Rd. 50 Avon, MN 56310 www.martiniautoparts.com John’s Engineered Wheel Repair/Auto Detailing 320-356-9359 15525 Parkwood Circle Avon, MN 56310
Automotive
The Store 320-356-7878 37215 County Rd 9 Avon, MN 56310 Avon Community Church 320-356-9001 204 Avon Avenue N Avon, MN 56310 www.avoncommunitychurch.org Church of St. Benedict Parish office: 320-250-5618 212 1st Street SW Avon, MN 56310 www.stbenedictavon.org Our Savior’s Lutheran Church 320-845-2405 840 Lake Avenue Albany, MN 56307 www.oursaviorslutheranalbany.org SonRise Lutheran Church 320-356-9220 501 County Rd 9 Avon, MN 56310 www.sonriseavon.org
ChurchES
Black Financial 320-356-9031 110 Avon Avenue N Avon, MN 56310 www.blackfinancialservices.com Central Minnesota Credit Union-Avon 320-356-1007 • 888-330-8482 209 Avon Avenue S Avon, MN 56310 myCMCU.org Schlenner Wenner & Co. 320-845-2940 115 6th Street Albany, MN 56307 www.swcocpas.com Brickstone Apartments 888-203-9301 503 Suncrest Drive Avon, MN 56310
APARTMENTS
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ALBANY LOCATION
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Avon Fire Department 320-356-7400
City Information
Avon Police Department 320-356-7575 City Hall 320-356-7922 140 Stratford Street E Avon, MN 56310 www.cityofavonmn.com
All Surface Professionals 320-260-1539 PO Box 347 Avon, MN 56310 www.allsurfacepros.com Blattner Energy 320-356-7351 392 County Road 50 Avon, MN 56310 www.BlattnerEnergy.com Columbia Gear 320-356-7301 530 County Road 50 Avon, MN 56310 www.columbiagear.com Dean Mitchell Construction 320-250-2108 18909 County Rd 54 Albany, MN 56307 Interstate Monument/ TANI Division 320-845-4733 34658 225th Ave. Albany, MN 56307
Contractors/ Construction/ Manufacturing/ Welding
Ken’s Custom Iron 320-746-8161 37634 County Rd 9 Avon, MN 56310 [email protected] www.kensiron.com Lumber One - Avon, Inc. 320-356-7342 888-525-7342 101 2nd Street NW Avon, MN 56310 www.lumber-one.com Northwest Rule Die, Inc. 320-356-2129 32815 County Rd. 50 Avon, MN 56310 www.NorthwestRuleDie.com Studer’s Custom Cabinetry 320-746-8121 16464 400th Street Avon, MN 56310 [email protected] The Woodshop of Avon 320-845-7141 1452 Railroad Avenue West PO Box 510 Albany, MN 56307 www.thewoodshopofavon.com Tischler Wood 320-356-7171 401 Blattner Drive Avon, MN 5610 www.tischlermn.com
Albany Senior Community Center 320-845-2536 741 Lake Avenue Albany, MN 56307 Avon Area Arts P.O. Box 443 Avon, MN 56310 www.frontporcharts.com Avon Chamber of Commerce 320-217-4792 PO Box 293 Avon, MN 56310 www.avonmnchamber.com
Community Organizations
Holy Family School-Albany
MNSAA accredited PK-6 Catholic school
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Avon Cabin Café 320-356-7198 105 Avon Avenue S Avon, MN 56310
DINING/ ENTERTAINMENT/ LIQUOR
Business Directory
Panther Distillery 320-859-2256 300 Pike Street Osakis, MN 56360 www.pantherdistillery.com St. Anna Sports Bar & Grill 320-356-7753 37224 County Road 9 Avon, MN 56310 Albany Area Community Education 320-845-2171 30 Forest Avenue Albany, MN 56307 www.albany.k12.mn.us Albany Area Schools ISD #745 320-845-2171 30 Forest Avenue Albany, MN 56307 www.albany.k12.mn.us Avon Elementary School 320-356-7346 410 Avon Avenue N Avon, MN 56310 www.albany.k12.mn.us Avon Montessori School, Inc. 320-356-7570 200 1st Street SW Avon, MN 56310 www.montessorimn.com
Holy Family School 320-845-2011 160 2nd Street Albany, MN 56307 www.holyfamilyalbany.com
Brudie’s Pizza 320-356-7564 305 Blattner Drive Avon, MN 56310 www.brudiespizza.com Joseph’s Fine Dining & Event Center 320-356-7880 311 Blattner Drive Avon, MN 56310 www.josephsfinedining.com Pelican Lake Ballroom 320-845-2831 18419 County Road 154 Avon, MN 56310 The Landing 320-845-4666 18527 County Road 154 Avon, MN 56310 The Lion’s Den of Avon 320-356-7961 110 Avon Avenue S Avon, MN 56310
Albany Recycling Center 320-845-2747 34646 225th Avenue Albany, MN 56307 Bueckers City Sanitation 877-352-2876 bueckerscitysanitation.com Bueckers Recycling 320-256-3475 3 miles east of Melrose
Garbage/Rubbish Collection
Education
Ehlinger Lawn Service 320-250-9337 305 10th Avenue N Sartell, MN 56377 www.ehlingerlawn.com
Garden/Excavation/ Landscape
G & K Underground Sprinklers 320-356-7908 1012 Hamlet Dr. N Avon, MN 56310 Lange Trenching, Inc. 320-356-7976 109 Dorado Avenue NW Avon, MN 56310 www.langetrenchinginc.com
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Business Directory
Albany Area Home Health & Hospice 320-845-2440 161 4th Street, Suite B Albany, MN 56307
Healthcare/Dental/ Eye/PHARMACY
Mother of Mercy Campus of Care/Mercy Manor 320-845-2195/320-845-2969 230 Church Avenue & 334 and 332 Golf View Drive Albany, MN 56307 www.motherofmercymn.com Regional Health Center of Avon 320-356-1023 300 Avon Avenue Avon, MN 56310 www.regionalhealthandfitness.com Russell Eyecare & Associates 320-433-4326 15 East Minnesota Street, Suite 107 St. Joseph, MN 56374 Budget Host Inn of Avon 320-356-2211 308 Blattner Drive Avon, MN 56310 www.budgethost.com Avon Insurance Agency 320-356-7334 104 Avon Avenue N Avon, MN 56310 www.avonstatebank.com Kremer Insurance Agency 320-356-9047 300 Avon Avenue S Avon, MN 56310
Scegura Insurance Agency 320-746-2582 39002 County Road 9 Avon, MN 56310 Schmidt Insurance Agency 320-356-9440 108 Avon Avenue N Avon, MN 56310 www.schmidtinsuranceagency.com State Farm Insurance - Albany 320-845-4440 131 5th Street Albany, MN 56307 Albany Golf Club 320-845-2505 500 Church Avenue Albany, MN 56307 www.albanygc.com
Albany Area Hospital & Medical Center 320-845-2121 300 3rd Ave. Albany, MN 56307 www.albanyareahospital.com Avon Dental Clinic 320-356-7374 308A Blattner Dr. Avon, MN 56310 www.avon-dental.com Avon Medical Center 108 Stratford Street West Avon, MN 56310 Phone: 320-356-7602 Fax: 320-356-7891 K&S Pharmacy, LTD 320-356-1000 107 Avon Avenue, Suite 1 Avon, MN 56310
ReCREATION/TRAILS
Hotels
Lake Wobegon Trail Association 320-293-9364 Cliff Borgerding: [email protected] www.lakewobegontrail.com AmeriGas 320-356-7377 420 County Rd. 50 Avon, MN 56310 Avon Marine 320-267-0440 211 Stratford Street Avon, MN 56310 www.avonmarinemn.com
Insurance
Retail
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320-845-4733 1-800-628-7624
B. D. Schifer Inc.
TaniDivision.com
Superior Quality & Service Linda Studniski Fax: 320-845-4734 34658 - 225th Avenue Albany, MN 56307
INTERSTATE MONUMENTS
320-845-4733
KREMER INSURANCE AGENCY
Tony Kremer, Agent 300 Avon Avenue South Avon, MN 56310
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Business Directory
Dahlin’s Supermarket 320-356-7472 106 Avon Avenue S Avon, MN 56310
Retail (continued)
Budde Trucking 320-356-7951 34082 Char Avenue Avon, MN 56310 Ernst’s Locksmith 320-356-2105 503 Avon Avenue N Avon, MN 56310 Mitchell-Pryzbilla Auction Company 320-845-4612 18909 County Rd 54 Albany, MN 56307 www.midwestauctions.com/ mitchell-pryzbilla Sensational Styles & Spa Inc. 320-356-9226 103 N Avon Avenue Avon, MN 56310 www.sensationalstylesspa.com The Hair Connextion 320-356-7943 111 Avon Avenue S Avon, MN 56310 Willenbring, Dahl, Wocken & Zimmermann PLLC 320-356-7929 300 Avon Ave. Avon, MN 56310 willenbring.com
Williams Dingman Family Funeral Homes 320-356-7337 107 Avon Street S Avon, MN 56310 www.williamsdingman.com The Enterprise 320-845-2700 PO Box 310 Albany, MN 56307 www.albanyenterprise.com Sign Design 320-352-6577 522 Sinclair Lewis Avenue Sauk Centre, MN 56378
SIGNS/ADVERTISING/NEWS
Green Ambiance Floral & Gift 320-356-1100 200 Avon Avenue S Avon, MN 56310 www.greenambiancellc.com PotSpot, LLC 320-356-2233 107 Avon Avenue N Avon, MN 56310 www.potspotavon.blogspot.com Rocky Ridge Outlet 320-845-7199 209 County Road 156 Albany, MN 56307 rockyridgeoutlet.com Al Braunworth Photography 320-761-4920 3014 Sarah Lane Avon, MN 56310 www.albraunworth.com Avon Coffin Works 320-363-8897 13858 365th Street Avon, MN 56310 www.avoncoffinworks.com
Albany Mutual Telephone 320-845-2101 131 6th Street Albany, MN 56307 www.albanytel.com Lake Country Veterinary Service 320-845-6930 551 Railroad Ave. Albany, MN 56307 www.lakecountryvetservice.com Minnesota Veterinary Associates, Inc. 320-845-7050 790 County Road 173 SE Albany, MN 56307 www.vetmn.com
Utilities/ Communications
Services
Veterinary
Joseph’s Fine Dining
No matter what the occasion Joseph’s has the facility to meet your needs.
• Parties • Class Reunions • Banquets • Wedding Receptions
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110 Avon Avenue North Avon, MN 56310 www.blacknancialservices.com
www.josephsnedining.com
• Retirement Planning IRA’s 401(k)s 401(k) Rollovers • Financial Planning • Insurance • Investments
Margo Black Scepaniak Financial Advisor
Call for a free consultation: (320) 356-9031 - Trusted Locally Since 1960 Securities and advisory services offered through SII Investments, Inc., member FINRA, SIPC and a Registered Investment Advisor. Black Financial Services, Inc. and SII Investments, Inc. are separate and unrelated companies.
311 Blattner Drive • Avon MN 56310• Bus: (320) 20) 356 356-7880 7880
E-mail: info@josephsnedining.com
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G&K Underground Sprinklers
• Design and New Installation • Repair of Existing Systems • Winterization & Spring Start-Up • Service For All Systems
FREE ESTIMA TES
Lumber One
AVON
PO Box 7 101 2nd St. NW Avon, MN 56310
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL
Over 25 Years Experience
Cell: 320-260-2027
1012 Hamlet Dr. N • Avon
Galen & Karen Donabauer
320-356-7908
www.lumber-one.com
320-356-7342
Regional Health Center, Inc.
Advancing the New Era of Health Care
Dr. Corey Norton
300 Avon Avenue S. Avon, MN 56310 Fax 320-597-8995 Urgent Care 612-242-4983 [email protected] www.RegionalHealthAndFitness.com
320-356-1023
BEST SERVICES. FASTEST SPEEDS. LOCAL COMPANY
Telephone
Internet
TV
Get faster speeds and clear pictures with Albany Mutual’s Fiber-Optic Network!
Call 320-845-2101 or visit www.albanytel.com
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Our Family Caring
PRIMARY CARE
for Your Family
Teresa Hamiel, PA-C Daron Gersch, MD Charlene Gerner, PA-C Nathan Brever, MD Libby Brever, MD
URGENT CARE
Eric Fly PA-C
Esth Doele Esther Do l CFNP
Dan Rickard PA-C
Josh Arickx PA-C
Family Medicine • Urology Emergency Medicine Internal Medicine • Urgent Care General Surgery Orthopedics • Podiatry Sleep Studies • Swing Beds Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapies Diabetes & Nutritional Education Partnered with our afliate Albany Area Home Health & Hospice
Health Care Services Include:
Albany Area Hospital: 320.845.2121 • Albany Medical Center: 320.845.2157 Albany Medical Center Hours: Mon - Fri 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Sat 8 a.m. - noon • Urgent Care: Mon – Thurs noon – 8 p.m. • Fri 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Avon Medical Clinic: 320-356-7602 • Avon Clinic Hours • Mon 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. • Tues - Thurs 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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