2023 Avon Resource Guide

Welcome to Avon! Whether you are looking for a place to visit, live or start a business, you are welcome here. Avon is situated right on I-94, close to the urban area of St. Cloud, yet distant enough to provide a small-town atmosphere. Avon is rich in history and loved by all who have been touched by its quaint charm and friendliness. Minnesota’s New Country radio station (98.1 WWJO-FM) recently reported that Avon landed in the top ten of a listing of best small towns in Minnesota, ranking high in jobs, affordability, safety, and education - and we couldn’t agree more!

If you’re a visitor to our city, I hope you will take time to explore the lakes, beautiful, wooded hills, and all the unique experiences that Avon has to offer. Enjoy the sights and attractions that highlight our community including the lakes, public beach, Lake Wobegon Trail, many parks and the Lakers Baseball Field. Check out the view of Middle Spunk Lake from the historic Fisher’s Club or PJ’s on the Lake. Pull up a chair and enjoy a cup of coffee at the Gathering Grounds, or express your artistic side by painting an assortment of pottery at the PotSpot of Avon. There is something for everyone.

If you are moving to Avon for work, school, or an enhanced quality of life, know that our community is growing and offers an ideal environment where families and businesses can grow and prosper. The area boasts an excellent, highly-rated school system, affordable housing, and clean, safe neighborhoods. There are affordable lots for purchase in our city-owned Avon Estates development just west of Middle Spunk Lake.

Avon has a history of attracting strong local, national, international and home-based businesses. If you are an entrepreneur looking to start or relocate a business in this welcoming environment, with easy access to a freeway corridor, please contact our City Administrator at 320-356-7922 to talk about business opportunities and incentives that might be available to you.

Again, it is my pleasure to welcome you to our city. It is a special place to visit, work, live and raise a family! Visit Avon Area Chamber of Commerce’s website at www.avonchambermn. com or the City of Avon at www.cityofavonmn.com for more information.

Jeff Manthe, Mayor of Avon

Mayor Jeff Manthe

History of Avon

The first name of Avon was “Spunk Lake,” said to be the name of an Indian Chief named “Spunk.” So reports William Mitchell’s 1915 “History of Stearns County,” but this appealing “fact” is not fact. Jeanette Blonigen Clancy researched the subject for what became the 500-page, “Nestled between Lakes and Wooded Hills: The Centennial History of the Avon Area.”

Spunk Creek, which feeds Upper, Middle and Lower Spunk Lakes, was named “Sagatagon or Spunk R.” on a map in 1843. “Spunk” was translated from the Ojibway name Sagatagan. It means “exceptionally dry and shredded wood or punk, used as tinder for making a fire.” Native Americans would have found an abundance of decayed wood to light their fires in the water-rich area of Avon. Six lakes are in the city or within a few hundred yards of it and almost 20 more lakes are close by.

Spunk Lake received mail by stage coach and Claus Keppers was then the postmaster. When the railroad came through in 1872, the name was changed from Spunk Lake to Avon. Mail came every day and William Murphy was the postmaster. It is said that James J. Hill, owner of St. PaulMinneapolis Railroad, wanted English names for the towns platted every seven miles to serve and be served by the railroad.

Some of the first settlers in Avon were Nick and Mary (Terwey) Keppers in 1863. Nick’s brothers, Claus, John and Theodore followed, all sons of the

Adam Keppers family in St. Joseph. Their family had arrived there in 1854, among the first settlers in St. Joseph. Residents with the name of Keppers in the Avon area today all descended from Mary and Nick. The first recorded baby to be born in Avon was Adam Keppers, son of Mary and Nick, born in 1865.

Mitchell reports that 10 families in Avon asked the Abbey of Saint Louis on the Lake (now St. John’s Abbey) for priests to serve them so that they would not have to go to St. Joseph to fulfill their obligations. Benedict Haindl, OSB, walked once a month to say Mass in Claus Keppers’ wagonshop, which also served as a school. In 1871, a log schoolhouse was built, and the liturgy was celebrated in the school.

Spunk Lake became the Village of Avon, which became the City of Avon when it was incorporated in 1900. Avon still is known for its lakes, and the wooded Avon Hills are known for their beauty and their unique flora and fauna.

Avon baseball team, Avon Minnesota, 1931

Photo courtesy of the Stearns County History Museum. World War I Veterans from Avon at the 4th of July parade in 1942.

Big Spunk Lake, Avon, Minnesota 1919

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

Michael Friedrichs, Building Official ..............377-9029

Cable Television

Midco 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 ...................................................845-5300

Montessori on Main - Avon ................................557-3643

Community Education ........................................845-2171

Holy Family School................................................845-2011

West Central Area Learning Center .................256-7836

Garbage (Refuse) Residential (City of Avon):

West Central Sanitation ..............................800-246-7630

Clinic

CentraCare Clinic–Albany ...................................845-2157

Newspaper (Local)

The Star Post ............................................................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

MIDCO ..............................................................800-888-1300

Water/Sewer: City of Avon ............................................................356-7922

For more information, please visit www.avonchambermn.com or www.cityofavonmn.com.

City of Avon

www.cityofavonmn.com

356-7922

Fax: 356-2259

City Office Hours:

Zoning Administrator hours are Monday – Thursday, 7:30 a.m. – 3:30

Honorable Mayor:

Jeff Manthe.….….….….….….jmanthe24@gmail.com

Councilors:

Aaron Goebel.….….….….….aaronjgoebel@gmail.com

Doug Schaefer.….….….…dschaefer1099@yahoo.com

Katie Reiling.….….….….reilingkatie1971@gmail.com

Mark Schulzetenberge.….….…marklefte2.0@gmail.com

City Administrator/Clerk

Jodi Austing-Traut.….….….….….jodi.a@cityofavonmn.com

Deputy/Finance Clerk

Kathy Schulzetenberg.….….….…kathy.s@cityofavonmn.com

Zoning Administrator

Amy Pease.….….….….….….….….amy.p@cityofavonmn.com

Water/Waste Water

Justin Kurtz.….….….….….….….justink@cityofavonmn.com

Josh Blommer ….….….….….….….joshb@cityofavonmn.com

Public Works

Chuck Pelkey.….….….….….….….chuck.p@cityofavon.com

Ethan Smith.….….….….….….….…ethan.s@cityofavon.com

Chief of Police

Corey Nellis.….….….….….….corey.n@cityofavonmn.com

Police Officers

Chad Klocker.….….….….….….….chad.k@cityofavonmn.com

Landon Gudim.….….….….….landon.g@cityofavonmn.com

Jason Falconer.….….….….….avonpolice@co.stearns.mn.us

Casey Jansky.….….….….….….….casey.j@cityofavonmn.com

Brendan Mooney ….….….….brendan.m@cityofavonmn.com

Eric Schultz ….….….….….….….….eric.s@cityofavonmn.com

Police Administrative Support

Kati Jansky.….….….….….….….….kati.j@cityofavonmn.com

Fire Chief

Joel Richter ….….….….….….….….….….….….jric41@aol.com

P.O. Box 293 | Avon, MN 56310

Email: avonmnchamber@gmail.com

www.avonchambermn.com

Facebook: Avon Area Chamber of Commerce

The Avon Area Chamber of Commerce is a group of community leaders that promotes supporting local businesses. They also provide events for the community to get together.

Avon Area Chamber of Commerce meets the first Thursday of the month. For more information on becoming a member of the Avon Chamber of Commerce, meeting information and events, email avonmnchamber@gmail.com or visit www.avonchambermn.com.

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: TBD at date of resource guide printing

Treasurer: Diane Harms .......................American Heritage National Bank

Board Members: Alexis Lutgen.......................United Way of Central Minnesota Cassie Novak ................................................Albany Area Schools

Jacob Voss ....................................................................Fisher’s Club

Samantha Jonas .......................................Pure Bliss Salon & Spa

Executive Secretary: LeAnn Platz ................................avonmnchamber@gmail.com

Help Us thrive!

Avon Area Chamber of Commerce is always looking for volunteers, organizations, non-profits, and new businesses to be a part of the growing community. If you are interested in becoming a part of the organization or have interest in ideas for the Chamber, please reach out to your Chamber Board members.

Current Avon Chamber Members 2023

Albany Area Community Education

Albany Area Schools

Albany Chrysler Center

Albany Golf Club

Albany Mutual Telephone

All Surface Professionals, Inc.

American Family InsuranceKyle Hoium Agency

American Heritage National Bank

Avon Area Lakes Association (AALA)

Avon Coffin Works

Avon Community Church

Avon Dental

Avon Estates

Avon Hills Lions Club

Avon Liquor Locker

Avon Quick Mart

Avon Subway, Inc.

Avon Women of Today

Black Financial Services

Blattner Company

Brenny Transportation, Inc.

Buildings By Jak, LLC

Casey's General Store

Christine R. Panek, CPA

Granite

JP Meagher Realty

Just For Fun Entertainment

K & S Pharmacy, Ltd.

KASM-AM & KDDG-FM Radio

Kremer Insurance Agency

Lange Trenching, Inc.

Lumber One Avon, Inc.

Magnifi Financial

MD Salon & Spa, L.L.C.

Meagher Auctioneers

Mechanical Brothers, LLC

Midsota Manufacturing, Inc.

Mother of Mercy Campus of Care

Over the Hills of Avon

The Peripheral Vision Phases Family Support

PotSpot2, LLC

Pure Bliss Salon & Spa

Reclaim Health, LLC

Sand Pine Pheasants Family Recreation & Action Track Chairs

Sauk Centre Herald

Schlenner Wenner & Co.

Schmidt Insurance Agency

Serenity Village

Simply Balanced Health, LLC

SonRise Lutheran Church

Spunky's

The Star Post Newspaper

State Farm Insurance - Melrose

Stonehouse Stained Glass Studio

Tischler Wood Products, Inc.

United Way of Central Minnesota

West Central Sanitation

Willenbring, Dahl, Wocken & Zimmermann,

Permits & Licensing

Building permits, burning permits and dog licenses are required in the city.

For building permits for properties located within the city limits of Avon, please contact Avon City Hall for more information at 320-356-7922.

For building permits for properties located in Avon Township, please contact 320-248-8036.

Avon Fire Depar tment Avon Fire Department

The Avon Fire Department members are Jim Stang, 16 years (front, kneeling, from left); Adam Pogatschnik, 21 years; Chad Ramler, 8 years; Russ Panek, 24 years; Craig Doll, 6 years; Chris Pflueger, 34 years; Eric Larson, retired; Paul Ruegemer, 8; Carl Verdon, 6 years; Josh Ricard, 14 years; George Bauer, 16 years; (front of the truck, from left) Training Captain Gary Laing, 19 years; Treasurer Captain Gary Schmitz, 19 years; Secretary Captain Casey Jansky, 16 years; Truck Captain Kyle Smith, 14 years; Safety/EMS Captain Ben Grutsch, 19 years; (in the truck) Fire Chief Joel Richter, 20 years; (standing next to the truck, from left) Assistant Chief Chuck Swenson, 14 years; Eric Notch, 6 years; Steve Weber, 20 years; Corey Naig, 23 years; Brad Lemm, 14 years; Kevin Korneck, 19 years; Colin Lobitz, 20 years; Jamey Widman, 16 years; Corey Nellis, retired. Not pictured: Brandon Merkling, 1 year and Ryan Morse, 1 year.

A word from the Fire Chief...

Welcome to the City of Avon from all of us at the Avon Fire Department! The Avon Fire Department was established in 1904 and our members continue to serve our community proudly. We also serve Avon Township & a portion of Collegeville & St. Wendel Township’s. We respond to all types of emergencies, from structure or car fires to auto accidents or water rescue. Our members are all trained as Emergency Medical Responders and respond to all medical emergencies as well. Twenty-six fully trained and dedicated members staff our department. We average approximately 320 calls per year, which includes those related to the busy I-94 corridor. Please visit the city website to view our

staff and equipment under the Departments tab, then Fire Department. You will also find some helpful information on burning, safety and other fire-related links. I’m proud to be a member of the Avon Fire Department for the past 20 years, this being my 11th year serving as Fire Chief. I have also served as Assistant Chief and as our Safety/EMS Captain. I grew up in the area and have lived in Avon since 2001. 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 320-356-7400.

Sincerely, Joel Richter Avon Fire Chief

A word from the Police Chief...

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the City of Avon with its great neighborhoods and small-town, friendly atmosphere. The Avon Police Department currently employs three full-time and five part-time police officers, as well as a full-time administrative support and records staff member. The police department also has a K9 program with full-time employee K9 Maverick. During the summer you may also see beach patrol officers at the Avon Beach, and these officers are uniformed but unlicensed. Beach patrol officers are granted the rights to enforce City of Avon ordinances at the beach including those addressing smoking, drinking or lewd activities.

The Avon Police Department has two fully equipped squad cars which include the latest technology in computers and insquad video cameras. In March of 2023, body worn cameras were implemented to assist in the safety of our officers and ongoing transparency while involved in incidents that the officers investigate. The officers also have the ability to use two fully equipped bicycles during the summer. During the winter, staff has a fully equipped snowmobile for use as well. Along with a K9 handler for K9 Maverick, the police department has a trained lesslethal munitions instructor, taser instructor, firearms instructors, drug recognition evaluator and SWAT team members.

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 for the dignity of all individuals and through public knowledge and confidence, professional and capable assistance is available in times of emergency or need.

The non-emergency Avon Police Department phone number is 320-356-7575 and is answered 24 hours, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The police department also has a Facebook page where information can be found on many different topics. Again, welcome to the City of Avon. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to contact me.

Chief Corey F. Nellis

Serving the City of Avon since 2002

2023 Full-Time Avon Police Department Staff :

• Chief Corey F. Nellis – corey.n@cityofavonmn.com

• Officer Chad Klocker – chad.k@cityofavonmn.com

• K9 Officer Landon Gudim – landon.g@cityofavonmn.com

• K9 Maverick – landon.g@cityofavonmn.com

• Kati Jansky, Admin. Records – kati.j@cityofavonmn.com

2023 Part-Time Avon

Police Department Staff :

• Officer Brendan Mooneybrendan.m@cityofavonmn.com

• Officer Casey Janskycasey.jansky@co.stearns.mn.us

• Officer Jason Falconeravonpolice@cityofavonmn.com

• Officer Eric Schultzeric.s@cityofavonmn.com

K9 Maverick wearing his Body Armor Donated by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. www.vik9s.org/

Community services & organizations

Albany Public Library

400 Railroad Ave., P.O. Box 519, Albany, MN 56307 320-845-4843 • www.griver.org

LIBRARY: Albany Public Library, located at 400 Railroad Avenue, is a 3,000-sq.-ft. spacious building. It is one of 32 libraries that make up the Great River Regional Library. With your free library card, you can check out books, videos, compact discs, audio books and popular magazines. Using the various reference resources, your questions will be answered, plus a public Internet station is available for your use. Daily deliveries bring requested items to patrons within days and children’s programs are presented several times a year.

Little Free Library

What is a Little Free Library?

“Take a book, return a book,” a gathering place where neighbors share their favorite literature and stories. In its most basic form, a Little Free Library is a box full of books where anyone may stop by and pick up a book (or two) and bring back another book to share.

There are now three locations, with one in the Stratford neighborhood, one at the Lake Wobegon Trailhead by the Avon Chamber of Commerce sign and map and the latest by the Church of St. Benedict’s playground. If you would like more information, please email shelly@ craftygirlsofavon.com. Book donations are always welcome!

Post Office (USPS):

Located at 317 Blattner Drive • 320-356-7676

Window hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m., Saturday 8:30-9 a.m., Lobby hours: 24 hours

Federal Express, Fed Ex (PICK-UP):

Avon has an outdoor Federal Express pickup at the Casey’s General Store, 303 4th St., 320-356-7273.

United Parcel Service, UPS (PICK-UP):

Avon has a UPS pickup at K & S Pharmacy, 107 Avon Ave S, 320-3561000.

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 Star Post is Albany, Avon and Holdingford’s official weekly newspaper. The city also has daily delivery of the St. Cloud Times, Minneapolis Tribune, USA Today and Pioneer Press The Star Shopper, Hometown News and Dairyland Peach are also delivered weekly.

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.

4-H Clubs

4-H is a family organization with the motto: “To Make the Best Better” and practice “Learn by Doing.” The club generally meets 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 7 p.m. at the Avon City Hall. There are no meetings held in June, July and August. For more information, please contact Ray Schmidt at 320-248-4992.

Avon Area Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber of Commerce general meetings are the first Thursday of the month. For more information, please visit the website www.avonchambermn.com.

Avon Area Historical Society

The Avon Area Historical Society was founded in the 1997. “Nestled between Lakes and Wooded Hills; the Centennial History of the Avon Area” is a 500-page history book of Avon. It is available for purchase at Avon City Hall, the Stearns History Museum in St. Cloud and K&S Pharmacy in Avon. For more information, contact author Jeanette Blonigen Clancy at 320356-7445 or jblonclancy@gmail.com.

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, usually the fourth Sunday of the month at 7 p.m. at City Hall. For more information, please email Todd Whitney at whitney@midrivers.com.

Avon Boy Scouts

The Boy Scouts is an organization for boys in grades 5-12. They meet the first, second and fourth Thursdays of the month at the Avon City Hall. For more information on the Boy Scouts, contact Zane Wenderskiat 320293-7139 or Michelle Bairett at 320-267-7608.

Avon Cub Scouts

The Cub Scouts is an organization for boys in kindergarten through fifth grade. They meet every third Sunday of the month between 3 p.m. and 4 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 Paul Ruegemer at 320492-8636.

Avon Food Shelf

Located on 1st Street SW on the northeast corner of the St. Benedict’s Parish Center in Avon. Open the first and third Tuesday of the month, 6-7 p.m.; second Wednesday of the month, 10-11 a.m. and the first four Thursdays of the month, 6-7 p.m. We will not be open on July 4 or November 23. We will be closed the month of December, except for one day that will be determined at a later date. For questions call 320-557-5202 or 320-333-0815.

Avon Girl Scouts

The Avon Girl Scouts are open to girls in kindergarten through 12th grade. Please contact 320-252-2952 or 800-955-6032 for more information.

Albany/Avon Scouts BSA

The Scouts BSA Troop #32 meetings are the second and fourth Sunday of the month at 2:30 p.m. Contact Tanya Rothstein at 320-309-9164 for more information.

Avon Hills Lions Club

Meetings are held the third Sunday night of every month at 7 p.m. at the Avon Township Hall. The Avon Hills Lions Club welcomes men & women over the age of 18 and is part of the largest service organization in the world with 1.4 million members. They volunteer their time to fill the needs in the Avon community. For more information, contact Jim Schnepf at 320-656-1056, Membership Chair.

Avon

Lions Club

Meetings are held every first and third Thursdays of the month. For more information, please call Dale Lang at 320-250-4918.

Avon TOPS

Avon TOPS is a community weight loss program for anyone to join. Meetings are held every Wednesday evening at 6 p.m. at the Avon City Hall.

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 p.m. at Avon City Hall. For more information, please contact Melissa Bueckers at 320-250-9826 or Arlene Feldewerd at 320-250-5213.

Athletic Booster Club

The Albany Booster Club is organized to promote and enhance sports for the Albany school district. To become a member contact Scott Buntje, Albany Area Schools Athletics Director at 320-845-5040. For more information, go to www.district745.org, click on the activities tab and then athletic information.

Community services & organizations

Catholic Charities Senior Dining-Albany

Located at Pondview Estates, 334 Golfview Drive. Meals are served Monday - Friday beginning at 11:30, and home-delivered meals are provided for the communities of Albany, Avon, Freeport, Holdingford, New Munich, Meire Grove, Greenwald, Melrose, Sauk Centre, St. Joseph, St. Martin, St. Rosa and St. Stephen. For seniors 60 + who meet program criteria. Partially funded under contract with the Central Minnesota Council on Aging as part of the Older Americans Act, and administered by Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud. Volunteer opportunities are always available for all of the route areas. Listen to KASM Radio FM 107.7 for announcements. For more information, please call 320-845-4070, email at albanysrdining@ccstcloud.org, call St. Cloud office at 320-229-4584 or visit the website at ccstcloud.org.

Knights of Columbus - Father Pierz Council #3628

Serving the parishes of Immaculate Conception (St. Anna), St. Anthony, St. Benedict, St. Francis, St. Martin and Seven Dolors. For more information, please contact James Welle at 320-845-2597.

Over the Hills of Avon Club

Providing activities for active adults ages 55+ in Avon and the surrounding area. Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at St. Benedict’s Church basement. A meal is served at noon, followed by a short meeting, bingo and cards. New members are always welcome. If you are interested in joining or need more information, please contact Joann Dirkes at 320-356-9141 or 320-249-1550.

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 Jason Luethmers at 320-333-7112.

Avon Women of Today members (center, from left) Sue Lemke, Arlene Feldewerd and president Melissa Bueckers present a donation of tie blankets to Avon Fire Department chief Joel Richer (left) and assistant chief Chuck Swenson (right) Jan. 31 at Avon City Hall in Avon. The 12 fleece blankets made by Women of Today members will be distributed at emergencies.

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Stearns County Pioneer Club

The Stearns County Pioneer Club has an elected board of directors. The annual Pioneer Days show is held in September and is located a mile north of Albany between Highway 238 and County Road 10. The Pioneer Club meets the third Monday of the month. Please call Lee Mortenson at 320-249-0331 for more information.

JULY:

9St. Benedict’s Church Parish Festival Raffle Drawing and other activities TBD

AUGUST:

14Fire Department Fundraiser (Blattner) Noon at the Albany Golf Club. Shotgun start.

SEPTEMBER:

:

9Caramel Apple Ride

OCTOBER:

27Boo Bash on Main 5-6:00 p.m. Trick or Treating on Main Street in Avon. For more info. check the Chamber website www.avonchambermn.com before making plans to attend.

NOVEMBER:

18Toy Bingo at Shady’s Sunset Bay in St. Anna 10 a.m. Sponsored by the Avon Women of Today

18 Purse Bingo at Shady’s Sunset Bay in St. Anna 2 p.m. Sponsored by the Avon Women of Today

DECEMBER:

1Magic of Christmas

Please watch for updates at www.avonchambermn.com

TBDToy Giveaway TBD Food Shelf *Date subject to change

MARCH 2024:

TBDLake Wobegon Community Expo For updates check the Chamber website www.avonchambermn.com

30Annual Easter Egg Hunt (the Saturday before Easter at Avon Elementary).

30Toy Bingo at RReV’s Lakeside Tavern and Banquet Hall of St. Anna (the Saturday before Easter)

MAY 2024:

3-4Avon City-wide Garage Sales (First weekend of May)

Area Churches

SonRise Lutheran Church

Come Worship With Us!

Two Rivers Catholic Community

320-228-0110 | Office 320-228-0105

www.tworiverscatholic.com

Monday: 8:00 a.m - St. Columbkille

9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m..... Adoration All Saints-St. Mary's

Tuesday: 7:00 p.m. (church varies-please check bulletin)

Wednesday: 8:00 a.m - All Saints (either St. Hedwig’s or St. Mary's)

Thursday: 8:00 a.m - Immaculate Conception

Friday: No Mass

Jeff Manthe 501 County Road 9, P.O. Box 448, Avon, MN 56310 320-761-0715

www.sonriseavonmn.weebley

Sunday Services: 9:00 a.m. Worship

St. Anthony

24326 Trobec St. Albany, MN 56307 stanthony@hohcatholic.org

320.845.2416

Service Times:

Sundays at 8:30 a.m.

Come join us!

Saturday: 5:00 p.m - St. Columbkille

Sunday: 8:00 a.m - All Saints (either St. Mary’s or St. Hedwig’s) 10:00 a.m - Immaculate Conception

Avon Community Church

Love Christ. Love Others. Serve

Lead Pastor: Alvin Helms 204 Avon Avenue N., PO Box 248, Avon, MN 56310 320-356-9001 • www.avoncommunitychurch.org

Worship Schedule: Service 10:30 a.m.

Seven Dolors

PO Box 277

151 2nd St. S, Albany, MN 56307 sevendolors@hohcatholic.org

320.845.2705

Service Times: Saturdays at 5:00 p.m.

Sundays at 7:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

St. Benedict

Saint Anthony

320-845-2416

24326 Trobec St Albany, MN 56307

Sundays @ 8:30am

Saint Martin

320-548-3550

119 Maine St | PO Box 290

St. Martin, MN 56376

Sundays @ 9:30am

Saint Benedict

320-250-5618

212 1st St SW | PO Box 98 Avon, MN 56310

Sundays @ 8:30 & 10:30am

Seven Dolors 320-845-2705

151 2nd St S | PO Box 277

Albany, MN 56307

Saturdays @ 5pm

Sundays @ 7:30 & 10:30am

hohcatholic.org

PO Box 98 212 1st St. SW, Avon, MN 56310 stbenedict@hohcatholic.org

320.250.5618

Service Times:

Sundays at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

St. Martin

PO Box 290 119 Main St., St. Martin, MN 56376 stmartin@hohcatholic.org

320.548.3550

Service Times: Sundays at 9:30 a.m.

Pastor:

Pastor: Fr. Gregory Mastey

Christina L Buttenhoff MEMORIAL CONSULTANT

Sunday Worship 8 & 10:30 am,

am Adult Ed & Sunday School

Parks & recreation

AVON BEACH

Avon has the only public beach in the area. The beach is close to the Lake Wobegon Trail. Amenities include a sand beach, picnic tables and swimming raft, and restrooms are open to the public daily until 10:00 p.m. A project named “Back the Beach” aims to make the 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 Avon beach ordinances, which include enforcement of no alcohol, no smoking, no glass, etc. as posted by signs and stated in the ordinance.

BASEBALL

For more information about the Lakers, visit cityofavonmn.com, then select “Parks and Recreation” tab.

CAMPING

Cedar Lake Memorial Park, Upsala 320-573-2983 or email: cedarlake@ sytekcom.com.

El Rancho Manana, Richmond 320597-2740.

Two Rivers Campground & Tubing, Royalton 320-584-5125

GOLF

Albany Golf Club is a public 18hole 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. Check out their new Toptracer driving range. Visit www.albanygolfcourse.com for membership rates, green fees and other activities offered to the public, or call the Pro Shop at 320-845-2505.

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.

PARKS

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 Estates Park is located at the center of the Avon Estates development, west of Avon on County Road 54. It offers playground equipment and a picnic shelter.

• Avon Lions Park is located at 140 Dolphin Ave. NE. Amenities include: softball park, playground equipment, an enclosed shelter and outdoor picnic shelter. To rent the shelter, please call 320-356-7922.

• 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, basketball court and playground equipment.

• Suncrest Park has playground equipment and is located at 515 5th St. N.W.

• 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. If you are going to use the Trail Head Park, please contact the Avon Public Works at 320-470-0203 to inform them on your event. There are rules and regulations that need to be met. (Example: No stakes, due to sprinkler systems, no driving on the grass, etc.)

Sauk Centre to

West Union .....................7.0 miles

caramelrollride.com

Caramel Apple Ride Sept. 9th caramelappleride.com

The Lake Wobegon Trail measures 62 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 eight miles of the 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.

431 Railroad Avenue Albany, MN 56307-9458 (320) 845-4100 Lake Wobegon Trail Gallery www.lakewobegontrailgallery.com

Avon Elementary Sch l

410 Avon Ave. N, Avon, MN 56310 p. 320-845-5300 • f. 320-232-1141

A part of Albany Area Schools ISD #745

www.district745.org

At Avon Elementary, we are very proud of our students, our programs, our staff and our parents. One of the greatest strengths we have is that your child will be in continual contact with very warm, caring and competent teachers.

Our goal is to work closely with parents to develop relationships focused on student growth and success. We are proud to continually strive to create positive educational experiences as we emphasize good conduct, citizenship, accountability, respect and effort.

Our school’s philosophy is based on the idea that the purpose of education is to provide a continuation of essential learning. It is our ultimate goal to aid our youth in becoming self-sufficient individuals mentally, physically, socially and emotionally so that they can meet the demands of a rapidly changing society. It is essential to instill in each student the importance of individual worth and to create a positive self-image through the personal development of initiative, resourcefulness and responsibility.

Please join with us in our efforts to provide a stimulating and quality educational experience. If you have questions or concerns, please call - we want to hear from you – 320-8455300.

Holy Family Sch l

Since 1886, Holy Family School has been offering a faith-filled environment with high academic standards. Serving students in preschool through fifth grade, Holy Family School is an excellent place for everyone to thrive in a Christ-centered atmosphere as we help each child reach his or her full potential.

Our staff is dedicated to providing a strong academic program while helping students to grow socially, emotionally and spiritually. We have 1:1 iPad and Chromebook ratios that help develop technology skills.

Holy Family School is supported by the Harvest of Hope community and other local area parishes. Christians of all faith denominations are invited to attend Holy Family School.

For more information, call 320-845-2011.

The Albany Area School District serves the communities of Albany, Avon, Farming, St. Anthony, and St. Martin. The district features Albany Elementary (K-5), Avon Elementary (PreK-5), Albany Area Middle School (6-8) and Albany Area High School (9-12). Approximately 325 teachers and support staff serve more than 1,760 students. The district is dedicated to small class sizes, offers a well-designed and delivered curriculum, and has an experienced and skilled staff.

Small Class Sizes: The average class size in elementary grades K-5 is 21. The average class size in the middle school and high school is 25.

Rigorous Curriculum: The Albany Area School District has an ongoing curriculum review process to ensure a well-designed and delivered curriculum, one that will prepare our students for future success. Forty-two (42) college credits are available through our high school course offerings. The district uses both block classes and halfblock classes to meet the needs of middle school and high school students.

Student Opportunities: Our elementary and secondary schools offer a variety of opportunities through clubs and organizations. Currently, over 80% of our high school students participate in fine arts, academic, and/or athletic extra-curricular activities.

Monte ori on Main -Avon

Montessori on Main is a private school serving children from ages 33 months through 6 years of age. Our preschool and kindergarten program is guided by authentic Montessori principles to reveal each child's innate love of learning. We seek to educate the whole child, applying the Montessori philosophy, in a familyoriented environment.

The Montessori classroom is quiet and relaxed, exciting and full of challenging work that children find fun and rewarding. The carefully created curriculum and purposefully prepared environment is designed to engage the learner. They will concentrate and achieve success through their own desire to succeed. There is nothing like the feeling of accomplishment to build self-confidence and a desire to go on to the next challenge. Since the child is our focus, the Montessori teacher individualizes the curriculum to the needs of each child. Our teachers are kind, patient, nurturing and supportive, allowing the child the time they need to be successful. The children learn respect for self, others, and their environment. We encourage the children to be independent, self-motivated, and responsible as they discover who they are and who they can be.

Experienced Staff : Our highly-skilled teaching professionals and support staff provide an environment of trust, respect, and security. Together we work to provide our students the best education available.

Lifelong Learning Opportunities: The Albany Area Community Education program offers a variety of adult and youth recreation and enrichment opportunities. Kids Company, a school-age childcare program, serves over 250 students in PreK-5. Our Early Childhood program serves children from birth to age 5 and their families. It provides support, information, and resources to assist parents in their efforts to raise healthier, happier children and prepare them for kindergarten. Albany Area Community Education also offers free one-on-one help with English Language Assistance (English as a Second Language, ESL), citizenship, reading, math, computer skills, GED, college preparation, and job skills training through the Adult Basic Education (ABE) program.

Partnerships: Last year the Albany Area School District awarded almost $78,000 in scholarships to the graduating class of 2022 on behalf of local civic organizations, businesses, and individuals. The district also collaborates with the College of Saint 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 school district is fortunate to have strong community support and cooperation with our local businesses, churches, Avon CAPS, Albany Elementary and Middle School PTOs, Women of Today, Lions Club, Jaycees, Chambers of Commerce, Albany Area Booster Club, and the Albany Area Education Foundation.

Community Support: The Albany Area School District has a long tradition of exceptionally strong community support. After a successful referendum in Aug. of 2022, the district is currently underway on a building project to transform the former Albany Hospital into an Early Learning Center (ELC). The ELC will house Albany Early Childhood and Kindergarten students and will alleviate space constraints at both Albany and Avon elementary schools. The building is projected to open in fall of 2024.

The Center is for students ages 12-21 (middle and high school level). It offers an Extended Year Program, with day, evening and summer school available. The summer school program is about 30 days. 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.

Health care

CentraCare Albany Clinic

30 Railroad Ave., Albany, MN 56307

CentraCare – Albany Clinic offers area residents primary care services in a highquality, cost-effective and caring manner. Our family medicine physicians and advanced practice providers care for patients of all ages. Onsite lab, imaging, physical therapy, ultrasound and diabetes education are offered at the clinic. Specialists also provide consultation for OB/GYN, orthopedics and podiatry.

The skilled and experienced healthcare team of CentraCare – Albany Clinic continues to offer primary care, urgent care, lab, imaging, physical therapy, diabetes education and ultrasound. In addition, visiting specialists offer obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedics and podiatry. A new facility was built in 2019.

The physicians are board certified in Family Medicine and offer primary care for all ages. They are Libby Brever, MD; Nathan Brever, MD; and Brittany Nagel, DO. They are joined by Physician Assistants Jennifer Gannon, PA-C and Easton Popma, PA-C. The clinic provides a team-based care model where patients are a part of a team with skilled health professionals that work together to deliver more personalized, coordinated care and accessibility. The clinic hours are

320-845-2157

Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Family Medicine physicians and advanced practice providers also see patients with urgent care needs on Saturday from 8 to 11 a.m. Physician Assistant William Green, provides urgent care for all ages Monday through Thursday from noon to 8 p.m. and Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Some symptoms appropriate for urgent care include upper respiratory infection, urinary tract infections, minor burns, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, acute sprains and strains.

A certified diabetes educator and dietician works with patients as needed to create a personalized wellness plan that educates, motivates and empowers the patient with diabetes. It is designed to help patients find the tools they need to make positive changes in their behavior and lifestyles.

Physical Therapy is offered Monday through Friday in conjunction with therapists from St. Cloud Hospital’s Rehabilitation Services.

The team at K&S Pharmacy in Avon includes Brian Schneider (from left), Karla Schneider, Dana Crumley and Sarah Grutsch. Not pictured: Angie Brown.

Mother of Mercy Nursing Home: Residents can participate in activities and dining while overlooking the scenic public golf course and the 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 or memory care.

Mother of Mercy Apartments: Overlooking the Albany Golf Course, Fairway Ridge offers an exceptional carefree, maintenance-free lifestyle with the assurance of assisted living. Grace Court Enhanced Assisted Living is for individuals who need higher levels of assisted living with around-the-clock personal care staff. Residents have the freedom to live in a residential setting as needs increase.

Grace Court and Tranquility Place: Close the gap between assisted living and skilled nursing care. Each person enjoys a private apartment with all rooms surrounding a central living area, where residents can gather to enjoy activities and meals together as a family.

Memory Lane Memory Care: Our memory care community has secured exits and is designed to look and feel like home. The private apartments open to a central living area and dining room. Spouses who wish to live with their loved one are welcome with double room options. Specially-trained staff help residents participate in daily life. Positive care staff interaction rejoices in the abilities and moments of connection.

Pondview Estates: Nestled in the golf course residential neighborhood of Albany is Pondview Estates, a beautiful, income-qualified senior living community. A two-story lobby atrium welcomes residents home to a bright and airy apartment, complete with a full kitchen and bath, and an emergency call system. Outside are raised gardens, walking paths and a large front porch to enjoy summer breezes.

SERENITY VILLAGE ASSISTED LIVING

113 Serenity Ct. Avon, MN 56310 • 320-844-8880

serenityavon.com

It is our mission at Serenity Village to make this new chapter in your life one filled with memories. We value our residents and thier life stories. We are dedicated to providing excellence and pride ourselves in individualizing the care for each of our residents. Our staff at Serenity Village embrace our core values of Dignity, Professionalism, Humor, Passion and Integrity in providing services to our residents.

Family and loved ones are always welcome and encouraged to stop in and join in on the activities or sit with you next to the fireplace and enjoy a cup of coffee. Stop in for a tour of our beautiful facility!

We provide a variety of health-related services to assist each person’s individual needs:

• 24/7 Awake Staff

• 24/7 RN Availability

• Medication Administration

• 3 Home-cooked meals daily

• Bathing/Showering

• Dressing Assistance

• Oxygen Assistance

• Glucose Monitoring

• Toileting Assistance/Incontinence Care

Business Directory

ACCOUNTING/ FINANCIAL/BENEFITS

Black Financial ............page 25

320-356-9031

110 Avon Avenue N Avon, MN 56310

www.blackfinancialservices.com

Magnifi Financial ........page 13

888-330-8482

mymagnifi.org

Stearns Bank, N.A. ........page 8

320-845-2151

140 5th Street Albany, MN 56307

www.stearnsbank.com

AGRICULTURE

Cold Spring Co-op

320-685-8651

300 Main Street Cold Spring, MN 56320

ART Stonehouse Stained

Glass Studio ................page 17

320-356-9211

438 First St. SE Avon, MN 56310

www.stonehousestainedglass.com

AUCTIONEERS

Meagher Auctioneers .page 25

320-250-2958

320-250-5391

www.meagherauctioneers.com

Mitchell-Przybilla .......page 32

320-250-2108

18909 County Road 54

Albany, MN 56307

AUTOMOTIVE

Albany Chrysler Center .........................page 11

320-845-2801

34650 225th Ave. Albany, MN 56307

www.albanychrysler.com

Avon Body Shop & Service Center..........page 23

320-356-7268

430 County Rd. 50 Avon, MN 56310

www.avonbodyshop.com

Avon Quick Mart .........page 18

320-356-7992

304 Blattner Dr. Avon, MN 56310

www.avonquickmart.com

Diamond Auto Glass/ Martini Auto Parts ......page 12

320-253-1446

800-450-7504

422 County Rd. 50 Avon, MN 56310

www.martiniautoparts.com

BAIT & TACKLE SHOPS

The Store of St. Anna ........page 24

320-356-7878

37215 Co. Rd. 9 Avon, MN 56360

See Us on Facebook

CABINETS

The Woodshop of Avon ........................page 16

320-845-7141

1452 Railroad Avenue Albany, MN 56307

www.thewoodshopofavon.com

CHURCHES

Avon Community Church .........................page 27

320-356-9001

204 Avon Ave. N Avon, MN 56310

Harvest of Hope ..........page 26

320-250-5618

320-845-2705

www.hohcatholic.org

sevendolors@hohcatholic.org

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church .........page 27

320-845-2405

840 Lake Ave. Albany, MN 56307

www.OurSaviorsLutheranAlbany.org

CITY INFORMATION

Avon Fire Department

320-356-7400

Avon Police Department

320-356-7575

City Hall

320-356-7922

140 Stratford Street E Avon, MN 56310 www.cityofavonmn.com

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

Avon Chamber of Commerce

PO Box 293 Avon, MN 56310

www.avonchambermn.com

Lake Wobegon Trail Assn. ....................page 31

www.lakewobegontrail.com

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CONTRACTORS/ CONSTRUCTION/ EXCAVATION/ MANUFACTURING/WELDING Blattner Energy .............page 8

320-356-7351

392 County Road 50 Avon, MN 56310

www.BlattnerEnergy.com

Lange Trenching Inc. ..page 15

320-356-7976

109 Dorado Avenue NW Avon, MN 56310

www.langetrenchinginc.com

Lumber One

Avon, Inc. .......................page 8

320-356-7342

101 2nd Street NW Avon, MN 56310

www.lumber-one.com

Mechanical Brothers

Plumbing-Heating ......page 38

320-356-7100

508 1st Street NE Avon, MN 56310

www.mechanicalbrothers.com

TANI Division/Interstate Monuments .................page 17

320-845-4733

34658 225th Ave.

Albany, MN 56307

www.tanidivision.com

DEMOLITION/RECYCLING

Opatz Metals & Rolloffs.........................page 24

320-746-2819

120 Washington West Holdingford, MN 56340

www.opatzmetalsinc.com

DINING/ENTERTAINMENT/ LIQUOR

Avon Cabin Café ..........page 40

320-356-7198

105 Avon Avenue S Avon, MN 56310

Fisher’s Club ................page 22

320-356-7372

Middle Spunk Lake Avon, MN 56310 www.fishersclub.com

Gathering Grounds

Coffee Shop .................page 20

320-356-1106

200 4th Street Avon, MN 56310

www.gatheringgroundsavon.com

Greenside Grille ..........page 22

320-845-2505

500 Church Avenue Albany, MN 56307

www.albanygolfcourse.com

Pelican Lake Ballroom ......................page 21

320-845-2831

18419 County Road 154 Avon, MN 56310

Rich Springs Golf Club ......................page 21

320-685-8810

17467 Fairway Circle Cold Spring, MN 56320 www.richspringgolf.com

Sam’s Pizza Parlor .......page 22

320-345-9380

305 Blattner Dr. Avon, MN 56310 www.samspizzaparloravon.com

EDUCATION

Albany Area Community Education

320-845-2171

30 Forest Avenue Albany, MN 56307

www.albany.k12.mn.us

Albany Area Schools

ISD #745

Avon Elementary School

320-845-2171

320-845-5300

30 Forest Avenue

Albany, MN 56307

410 Avon Avenue N Avon, MN 56310 www.district745.org

Albany Holy Family School ..........................page 32

320-845-2011

160 2nd Street Albany, MN 56307 www.holyfamilyalbany.com

FLAGS

Coil’s Flags and Embroidery .................page 28

320-253-8160

2803 Clearwater Road, Suite B St. Cloud, MN 56301 coilsflags.com

FUNERAL PLANNING

Miller-Carlin Funeral Homes ............page 35

845-2035 - Albany, MN 573-6234 - Upsala

746-9994 - Holdingford www.millercarlin.com

Williams Dingmann

Family Funeral Homes ..........................page 27

320-356-7337

107 Avon Street S Avon, MN 56310 www.williamsdingmann.com

GARBAGE/RECYCLING

Albany Recycling Center ..........................page 22

320-845-2747

34737 County Road 10 Albany, MN 56307 recycle@albanytel.com

Waste Management......page 9 Residential, Commercial, Farm, Demolition, Recycling www.wm.com

GALLERY/PHOTOGRAPHY

Lake Wobegon Trail Gallery .................page 31

320-845-4100

431 Railroad Ave. Albany, MN 56307 www.lakewobegontrailgallery.com

GARDEN/LANDSCAPE

Ehlinger

Lawn Service .................page 5

320-250-9337

www.ehlingerlawn.com

HEALTHCARE/DENTAL/EYE/ PHARMACY/THERAPY

Avon Dental Clinic ...page 25

320-356-7374

308A Blattner Dr. Avon, MN 56310 www.avon-dental.com

Albany Family Dentistry......................page 35

320-845-8415

360 Railroad Ave. Albany, MN 56307

www.albanyfamilydentist.com

K&S Pharmacy, LTD .....page 34

320-356-1000

107 Avon Avenue, Suite 1 Avon, MN 56310

www.kandspharmacy.com

Mother of Mercy

Senior Living ...............page 35

320-845-2195 • 320-845-2969

230 Church Avenue & 334 and 332 Golf View Dr. Albany, MN 56307

www.motherofmercymn.org

INSURANCE

Albany Mutual Insurance .....................page 23

320-845-4020

141 5th Street

Albany, MN 56307

www.albanymutual.com

Advantage 1

Insurance Agency .......page 28

320-252-6650

3801 North 3rd Street

St. Cloud, MN 56303

www.advantageoneins.com

Insurance Avenues .....page 27

320-356-9440

Avon - Sauk Rapids - Foley insuranceaves.com

Kremer Insurance Agency ...........................page 2

320-356-9047

300 Avon Avenue S Avon, MN 56310

kremerins@cloudnet.com

Scegura Insurance Agency .........................page 17

320-746-2582

131 River Street

Box 214

Holdingford, MN 56340

State Farm Insurance ..page 18

Dustin Upgren

320-685-3672

318 Main Street

Cold Spring, MN 56320

www.dustinupgren.com

REAL ESTATE AGENTS/ HOUSING

City of Avon Avon Estates ...........................page 2

320-250-8800

www.cityofavonmn.com

JP Meagher Realty ......page 25

320-250-2958

300 Avon Ave. S, Suite A Avon, MN 56310 www.jpmeagherrealty.com

RECREATION

Albany Golf Club .........page 22

320-845-2505

500 Church Avenue Albany, MN 56307

www.albanygolfcourse.com

RETAIL

Albany Country Floral & Gifts ..........................page 33

320-845-4776

402 Railroad Avenue

Albany, MN 56307

www.albanycf.net

AMPS, Inc. ....................page 32

320-845-4690

105 Cty. Rd. 10 Albany, MN 56307 www.ampsrs.com

Directory continued page 38

Channel Marine & Sports ........................page28

320-597-5975

Hwy. 23

Richmond, MN 56368

www.channelmarineandsports.com

Cold Spring Co-op & Country Store

320-685-8651

300 Main Street

Cold Spring, MN 56320

Granite City Liquidation ....................page 3

109 Avon Avenue South Avon, MN 56310

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Kevin’s Countryside ....page 14

320-363-7459

13385 Co. Rd. 3

Avon, MN 56310

6 miles north of St. Joseph on Cty. Rd. 3

Pine & Fiber Companypage 24

320-557-0077

25 W. Minnesota Street St. Joseph, MN 56374

www.pineandfiberco.com

SERVICES

Albany Laundry, LLC ...page 23

341 7th St. S. Albany, MN 56307

Columbia Gear Corporation ...................page 7

320-356-7301

530 County Road 50 Avon, MN 56310

www.columbiagear.com

High Performance Harry’s .........................page 39

320-845-6772

460 Huskie Drive, Ste. 102 Albany, MN 56307

www.preferredcontrols.com

MD Salon & Spa LLC ....page 14

320-356-7943

Box 436

111 Avon Ave. S Avon, MN 56310

www.mdsalonspa.com

Silvers General Rentalpage 12

320-845-7368

320-845-RENT

750 County Road 41 Albany, MN 56307

Sunburst Memorials

Michelich Granite .........page 27

(320) 363-7779

7808 County Rd. 75 St. Cloud, MN 56301

ChristinaB@MichelichMemorials.com

We Haul For You ..........page 24

320-250-2855

Doug Legatt www.wehaulforyou.com

SIGNS/ADVERTISING/NEWS

Dan Schmidt Printing ...page 6

320-256-3700

302 East Main Street Melrose, MN 56352

dsprint@meltel.net

Everything Signs ...........page 9

320-746-0746

500 Main St. Holdingford, MN 56340 www.everythingsigns.com

Sign Design

320-352-6577

522 Sinclair Lewis Avenue Sauk Centre, MN 56378

Star Publications

The Star Post ...............page 19

320-845-2700

www.star-pub.com

TECHNOLOGY

I.T. Solutions of Minnesota, LLC ...........page 15

320-260-1340

300 Avon Avenue South Suite E - P.O. Box 462 Avon, MN 56310-0462 support@itsolutionsofmn.com

TRANSPORTATION

Brenny Transportation, Inc. & Specialized, Inc. .......page 18

320-363-6999

8505 Ridgewood Rd. St. Joseph, MN 56374

www.BrennyTruck.com

Ramler Trucking, Inc. ....page 9

320-845-4500

400 13th Street

Albany, MN 56307 ramlertrucking.com

UTILITIES/ COMMUNICATIONS

Albany Mutual Telephone................... page 11

320-845-2101

131 6th Street

Albany, MN 56307

www.albanytel.com

VETERINARY

Lake Country Veterinary Service ......page 19

320-845-6930

551 Railroad Ave.

Albany, MN 56307

www.lakecountryvetservice.com