2020 Avon Resource Guide

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AVON ESTATES DEVELOPMENT, AVON MN LOT PRICES START AT $15,325

There are currently several lots available in the Avon Estates development for purchase. Lot prices range from $15,325 to $21,500 for TIF (Tax Increment Financing) qualified buyers.

2020 TIF QUALIFICATIONS

• Maximum family size of 1 and 2 adjusted gross income $91,800 • Family size of 3 or more adjusted gross income $105,570 Contact information: Jodi Austing-Traut City Clerk/Administrator jodi.a@cityofavonmn.com or Amy Pease Zoning Administrator amy.p@cityofavonmn.com 320-356-7922

More information can be found on the City of Avon website - www.cityofavonmn.com PO Box 69 Avon, MN 56310 office: 320.356.7922 fax: 320.356.2259

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Welcome to Avon

A Word From The Mayor 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 News Country recently selected Avon as one of the 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 our lakes and 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, Mayor Jeff Manthe many parks and the Laker’s 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 cool off with an ice-cream cone at The Scoop 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 avonchambermn.com or the City of Avon at www.cityofavonmn.com for more information.

Jeff Manthe Mayor of Avon

What’s Inside...

Welcome to Avon ......................................................................Page 3 History of Avon ........................................................................ Page 4 Quick Reference Guide .............................................................Page 5 City of Avon ...............................................................................Page 6 Map of Avon ..............................................................................Page 7 Avon Area Chamber of Commerce ..........................................Page 8 Permits and Licensing ..............................................................Page 9 Avon Fire Department ...........................................................Page 10 Avon Police Department ........................................................Page 11 Community Services...............................................................Page 12 Community Organizations............................................. Pages 13-15 Churches..................................................................................Page 17 Community Events ......................................................... Pages 20-21 Avon Lakers .............................................................................Page 22 Lake Wobegon Trail ................................................................Page 23 Parks and Recreation...................................................... Pages 24-25 Education/Schools .......................................................... Pages 28-30 Medical Care.................................................................... Pages 32-33 Business Directory ......................................................... Pages 34-38

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Avon History

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 twenty 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. Paul-Minneapolis Railroad, wanted English names for the towns platted every seven miles to serve and be served by the railroad.

The first white persons to settle 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 white baby to be born in Avon was Adam

Photo courtesy of the Stearns County History Museum.

World War I veterans from Avon at the 4th of July parade in 1942.

Keppers, son of Mary and Nick, born in 1865.

Mitchell reports that ten 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 school house 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.

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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 Mark Harren, Building Official .......................... 377-9045 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 ................................................... 845-5300 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): 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 Integra .............................................................. 877-280-4991 Water/Sewer: City of Avon ............................................................ 356-7922

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

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Office will be closed on legal holidays.

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Police Officers Chad Klocker .….….….….…. chad.k@cityofavonmn.com Landon Gudim .….….…. landon.g@cityofavonmn.com Richard Etshokin.….….…. avonpolice@co.stearns.mn.us Jason Falconer .….….…. avonpolice@co.stearns.mn.us Casey Jansky .….….….….…. casey.j@cityofavonmn.com Jason Luethmers.….….….…. jason.l@cityofavonmn.com Brendan Mooney ….…. brendan.m@cityofavonmn.com Police Administrative Support Kati Jansky.….….….….….…. kati.j@cityofavonmn.com Fire Chief Joel Richter….….….….….….….….….…. jric41@aol.com

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Avon Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 293 Avon, MN 56310

Email: avonmnchamber@gmail.com www.avonchambermn.com Facebook: Avon Area Chamber of Commerce BOARD OF DIRECTORS: President: Jacob Voss .................................................................... Fisher’s Club Treasurer: Milissa Schmitt ..................... Central Minnesota Credit Union Board Members: Alexis Lutgen.......................United Way of Central Minnesota Cassie Novak ................................................Albany Area Schools Lisa Pelkey .......................................................Gathering Grounds Samantha Jonas .......................................Pure Bliss Salon & Spa Executive Secretary: LeAnn Platz ................................ avonmnchamber@gmail.com

The Avon Area Chamber of Commerce is a group of community leaders that promotes supporting our 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, please email at avonmnchamber@gmail.com or visit the website at: http://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.

Current Avon Chamber Members Albany Area Community Education Albany Area Schools Albany Chrysler Center Albany Golf Club Albany Mutual Telephone All Surface Professionals, Inc. American Family Insurance - Melrose American Heritage National Bank Avon Area Lakes Association (AALA) Avon Community Church Avon Dental Avon Electric Services, Inc. Avon Estates Avon Liquor Locker, Inc. Avon Quick Mart Avon Subway, Inc. Avon Women of Today Black Financial Services Blattner Company Brenny Transportation, Inc. Brickstone Apartments Bueckers Recycling Buildings By Jak, LLC Casey's General Store Central Lakes Marine

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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.

Central MN Credit Union Christine R. Panek, CPA City of Avon Columbia Gear Dan Schmidt Printing, Inc. Edina Realty - Sonia Boser Everything Signs Fisher's Club Gathering Grounds, LLC I.T. Solutions of Minnesota, LLC 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. Meagher Auctioneers Mechanical Brothers, LLC Midsota Manufacturing, Inc. Money Matters Accounting Solutions Mother of Mercy Campus of Care Netter's Welding & Fabrication, Inc. Over the Hills of Avon PotSpot2, LLC

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Permits and Licensing Please check with Amy at Avon City Hall for more information. Please submit your applications at least two weeks in advance of the project start date. The zoning administrator and building inspector need to review and process all applications.

Burning Permits Call before you burn

Building and Zoning Permits: 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 320-356-7922 or email amy.p@cityofavonmn.com for zoning questions regarding building permit applications. This may also be found at www.cityofavonmn.com.

Please contact Mark Harren, Building Inspector with Mid MN Code Enforcement, Inc. at 320-377-9045 for any questions regarding building codes.

Additional information may be required in addition to the permit applications.

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 Joel Richter at 320356-7400.

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Avon Fire Department

First Row L to R: Gary Schmitz, 15 Years (Treasurer); Chuck Swenson, 10 Years (Assistant Chief); Ben Grutsch, 15 Years (Safety/EMS Captain); Joel Richter, 16 Years (Fire Chief); Adam Pogatschnik, 17 Years; Gary Laing, 15 Years (Training Captain); Casey Jansky, 12 Years (Secretary) Back Row L to R: Jim Stang, 12 Years; Brad Lemm, 10 Years; Jamey Widman, 12 Years; Ed Maile Jr, 24 Years (Retired); George Bauer, 12 Years; Steve Weber, 16 Years; Kevin Korneck, 15 Years; Colin Lobitz, 16 Years; Josh Ricard, 10 Years; Chris Pflueger, 30 Years; Erik Larson, 17 Years; Paul Ruegemer, 4 Years; Kyle Smith, 10 Years (Truck Captain); Corey Nellis, 17 Years; Corey Naig, 19 Years; Chad Ramler, 4 Years; Russ Panek, 20 Years.

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Welcome to City of 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 Emergency Medical Responders and respond to all medical emergencies as well.

Twenty-six fully trained and dedicated members staff our department. We average approximately 200 calls per year, which include 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 17 years, this being my seventh 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.

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IIt is i my pleasure l to welcome l you to the h City Ci off A Avon with its great neighborhoods and small-town, friendly 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 I-94 approximately 15 minutes from St. Cloud and only over an hour from the Twin Cities.

The Avon Police Department currently employs three full-time police officers, five part-time police officers and a full-time administrative support and records employee.

The department also employs unlicensed uniformed beach patrol officers during the summer to work on the Avon Beach. Volunteer Police Reserves also dedicate their time to the City of Avon Police Department.

Currently, the police department has two fully equipped police vehicles, which include the latest technology in computers and in-squad video cameras. Two fully equipped bicycles are also available to be used during the summer months by both the patrol staff and the police reserves. During winter months, the police department staff has a fully equipped snowmobile for use as well.

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 or need.

The non-emergency Avon Police Department phone number is answered 24 hours a day, 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.

Avon Police Department

Office located at: 140 Stratford Street East Phone: (320) 356-7575 Email: avonpolice@co.stearns.mn.us 2020 Full Time Staff members: Chief Corey F. Nellis – corey.n@cityofavonmn.com Officer Chad Klocker – chad.k@cityofavonmn.com K9 Officer Landon Gudim – landon.g@cityofavonmn.com Administrative Support/Records Kati Jansky – kati.j@cityofavonmn.com 2020 Part-Time Police Staff: Officer Richard Etshokin Officer Brendan Mooney Officer Casey Jansky Officer Jason Falconer Officer Jason Luethmers 2020 Volunteer Police Staff: Police Reserve Madison Honer Police Reserve Gabriel Welchert

Chief Corey F. Nellis Serving the City of Avon since 2002

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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. 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., 320-3567273.

United Parcel Service, UPS (PICK-UP): Avon has a UPS pickup at K & S Pharmacy, 107 Avon Ave S, 320-356-1000.

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.

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

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BY NATASHA BARBER ments, weddings and obituaries Area High School. “If you go- babies late at night, and it’s very them would play softball with us. so STAFF WRITER will be published each week, white sheep, you know they’reones rare we don’t all come running We just got really used to sheep.” your that exwe encourage you to shareneighto come out white. These out,” she said. “It’s still rst two So, it is no surprise that sheep he Thelen family is on ing like an adventure.” celebrations with your when people the a were the animals of choice high alert the next four are The Thelens – Jason, Elaine citing. I told bors. We plan to also include of lambing that it’s like sec- Jason and Elaine wanted to begin in the weeks but not because Lucy, 17, Al- years weekly recipe for any help children to liveChristmas.” ock of and their children of a virus. Instead, their rams is lie, 14, and Eli, 11 – raise a ock ond Elaine is a nurse practitioner exposing their kitchen you may need. and stock. roughly 33 ewes and two tripling of Katahdins with Elaine’s sister, The of ces in Melrose and at CentraCare-Melrose Clinic, both worked full time, so “We more than of open, midst remain the in Centre will at Sauk Albany could Lisa Keppers. ge- Lisa is the manager so we needed a breed that and in size. once the COVID-19 restrictions The Katahdin breed is a County Store. to handle lambing on their own It is lambing season at their are lifted people will be ableand mixture of multiple British The sisters, with help from were easy to keep,” said Elaine of of Avon, and every day neticCaribbean sheep breeds. The farm north drop off items, story ideas, rise Monday, and Commercial late parents Robert and Mary to surprise. subscripstarting wastheir brings a new were renew medium-size, hair their or sun order inAs the to orphan lambs Sheep page 2 these from Melrose thing for us is we heavy-muscled, and their Keppers, tended acceptingworkers “The funsecuring We areCompany tions.

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Daniel Fragodt Hope that a cancerous An Albany Area tumor continues to decrease Schools teacher and coach in size. Hope that life will was charged with felony return to normal. third degree criminal sexDiagnosed at the end ual conduct during his rst of January with Burkitt’s court appearance April 13 Lymphoma, a rare form in Stearns County Seventh of lymphoma, Kevin was Judicial District Court in happy to be back in their St. Cloud. rural St. Rosa home to celCOMMUNITY COVERAGE 127 YEARS Daniel Sinclair Fraebrate Easter with his wife godt, 31, of Melrose, was and children after spendarrested April 10 following weeks in the hospital ing an investigation into a receiving chemotherapy. complaint rst presented They shared a traditional to the school March 25, Easter meal and held an according to a statement Easter egg hunt, while Kyreleased by Albany Area lie and Peyton made Easter Schools. After the district gifts for their grandparents. conducted an initial invesKevin returned to the tigation, they turned the St. Cloud Hospital April 13 matter over to the Albany for his fourth, and hopefulPolice Department March ly nal, round of chemo- Kevin and Sarah Athmann and their 26. Fragodt was placed on PHOTO therapy.

Kevin, who has Burkitt’s Lymphoma, children Kylie and Peyton, gather April 10 inside their rural St. Rosa BY CAROL MOORMAN administrative leave that returned home. On April 13 to the Their life-changing sitSt. Cloud Hospital for his fourth and final cycle of chemotherapy. day and has not had any uation started Jan. 13 when, mas, this contact with the school after not feeling good for a 1% of type accounts for Bone marrow biopsies con- St. Cloud Hospital. adult cases,” Sarah As thesince responds well to chemo and sun then. district was starting to rise fewMonday, weeks, Kevin Commercial visited said. “It’s most common in rmed there was also 30% “High Contractors The Albany to 40% bone marrow in- motherapy density IV che- there is a high success rate Company their Po-workers family from doctor Melrose at Cenwere in- poverty-stricken areas, like was planned to with a good prognosis. sideDepartment the Lisa’s On lice Main building traCare became – Albany working Clinic. Africa, and in young chil- volvement. Since this type hit the cancer hard,” Sarah on securing the west Kevin’s rst round was aware of lymphoma grows and said. wall.

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MOORMAN going well tential inappropriate sexspreads rapidly due to cells a biopsy with abnormal Thankfully, CT scans oped a feveruntil he develKevin is 41. ual behavior by Fragodt, dividing repeatedly with a of his ndings in the tissues in chest and neck and an nia. He endedand pneumoInitially according to the comup staying his abdomen. On Jan. 29, the cancer it was thought high prevalence of occur- MRI of the brain con rmed in the hospital for 23 days, was isolated to rence in the spine plaint led.

Burkitt’s Lymphoma was the intra-abdominal and brain, lymph his rst of four cycles of it had not spread to any oth- instead of the expected 15.

The Child Advocacon rmed. er parts of nodes, with the body. cy Center interviewed a “Of all the lympho- the size ofthe largest mass chemotherapy treatments were optimistic after They they a grapefruit. began immediately 14-year-old March 30. at the were told this type of cancer Athmanns page 3 The victim disclosed Fragodt had allegedly touched her inappropriately over clothing several times and slid his ngers into a hole in her jeans, touching her bare leg. Another 14-year-old attested to the victim’s account of Routines change, sacrifices made as the above-stated incident when interviewed by an technology keeps education going Albany of cer April 6.

The victim also disBY HERMAN LENSING | STAFF WRITER closed to the of cer that Fragodt was allegedly hris Feldewerd tries to get his homework in a relationship with an done in the morning and early afternoon.

18-year-old. The of cer “It’s not ideal I suppose, received records from homework done,” said Feldewerd, a but I am getting my Fragodt’s phone April Melrose Area High School senior.

9 via an administrative Distance learning is now a part subpoena, which indicatsystem in area districts, as COVID-19 of the education ed Fragodt had extensive keeps students at home. Internet technology helps contact with the 18-yearDistricts use the internet to send out keep classes going. old going back to Septemsons and assignments. Teachers use daily or weekly lesber 2017. systems, phone calls and emails forvideo-conferencing In an April 10 interperson-to-person contact with students and co-workers. view with the 18-year-old, he stated an alleged sexual relationship between Distance learning page 3 her and Fragodt started when he was her teacher nd coach when she was 17-year-old student. The ffense was reported to ave happened from Aug. , 2018 to Aug. 21, 2019.

A future court date as not been scheduled.

The offense Fragodt charged with carries a Kindergartener Nevada White (from PHOTOS BY LIZ VOS aximum sentence of 15 Janaya White hold a special message left), fifth-grader Amarah Cantillo and first-grader ears in prison, a $30,000 TThe students caught a glimpse of for Albany Elementary School staff April 9 in Albany. their teachers and other school staff ne or both. pa paraded as the district through towns to celebrate the first

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Conception Church in Newcontinue main door of Immaculate place April 4 in front of the via livestream on the internet or radio – in order to A Palm Sunday display is in in alternative ways – congregations.

Many churches are celebrating Easter services without in-person celebrating Holy Week and

for into light – and it will become,panof this “In keeping with the Easter platto us, hope in the midst waves, online and on digital said. traditions people will be asked said. and we demic,” Nelson Roenfeldt forms,” Nelson Roenfeldt remember their baptisms, church The Rev. Edward Vebelum, will will pull from the ancient pastor of Harvest of Hope, will tradition of the Easter proclamaEaster page 3 and preach and Nelson Roenfeldt tion – coming out of darkness preside.

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•Melrose Township Notice - pg. 7 •Avon Township Notice - pg. 7 •City of Albany Notice - pg. 7 •City of Melrose - pg. 7 •Probate Notice - Christen - pg. 7 •Probate Notice - Bethke - pg. 7 •City of Albany Board of Appeal

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Because the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in restrictions by such as a stay-at-home orderconMinnesota Gov. Tim Walz, will gregations of area churches separate

BY CAROL MOORMAN gather in a “different way, STAFF WRITER Paul yet together,” said the Rev. CommuniLocal help is available for Klassen, of Birch Hills ty Church in Melrose.

Melrose businesses mandated to For the rst time, three churchunder Gov. Tim Walz’s orders – Our Savhave shut down and others thatduring es in Albany and Avonand Harvest ior’s Lutheran Church had nancial dif culties are so Community– pandemic, of Hope Catholic the COVID-19 live on collaborating to broadcast they can remain viable.

An ecuDuring a joint remote meet- KASM Radio Network.

9 a.m. Easter ing of the Melrose City Council menical service at also be livewill and Melrose Area Development Sunday, April 12, via computers streamed for access Authority April 2, the boards estab- and cell phones. approved an amendment The Rev. Kirsten Nelson lishing an emergency revolving busi- Roenfeldt, interim pastor of Our loan plan to assist affected said Savior’s Lutheran Churchservice nesses.

Business owners can apply this will be a full worship The will start at 8:55 for loans up to $10,000.a six- of the word that followed by the loans have 0% interest, and a a.m. with music last around one service. It will month rst payment delay hour. two-year payback plan.

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PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

The Albany Library is one of thirty-two libraries that make up the Great River Regional Library. With your free library card, you can check out books, videos, cassettes, compact disks, books-on-tape and popular magazines.

HOURS: Using the varied Monday ............................

Noon - 7:00 p.m. reference resources, Tuesday ............................

Noon - 8:00 p.m. your questions will Wednesday ............

10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. be answered, plus a public internet station Thursday .......................... Noon - 6:00 p.m. is available for your use. Friday ................................ Noon - 5:00 p.m.

Daily deliveries bring Saturday .................. 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. requested items to patrons within several days, and children’s programs are presented several times a year.

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Newspapers: The Star Post is Albany’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.

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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.” 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 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.avonareaarts.org.

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 http://avonchambermn.com.

Molly Roske with the Minnesota DNR, pulls buckthorn Oct. 19, 2019, at the Avon Hills Forest Scientific and Natural Area.

Buckthorn is an invasive species in many area forests; one method of controlling it is hand-pulling seedlings.

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 Dahlin’s Super Market in Avon. For more information, contact author Jeanette Blonigen Clancy at 320-356-7445 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 Brad Rohlfs at bradrohlfs83@gmail.com.

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Community Organizations

Avon Boy Scouts The Boy Scouts is an organization for boys in grades 5-12. They meet the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at the Avon City Hall. For more information on the Boy Scouts, contact Doug Nevins at 320-356-7835 or Pete Tomsche at 320-356-7565.

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 Salzl at 320-529-2732.

Avon Food Shelf New location 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 and fourth Wednesday of the month, 10-11 a.m. and the first four Thursdays of the month, 6-7 p.m. Closed on weekends and holidays and when there is inclement weather, listen to KASM Radio for closing.

320-356-7210 or 320-557-5202.

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.

Boy Scout members Magnus Becker (left) and Carter Rossman serve concessions Dec. 6, 2019, at Avon’s Magic of Christmas event at the elementary school.

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Community Organizations Stearns County Pioneer Club

Albany/Avon Scouts BSA The Scouts BSA Troop #32 meetings are the second and fourth Sunday of the month at 4:30 p.m. at the Avon City Hall.

Contact Tanya Rothstein at 320-309-9164 for more information.

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 Lions Club Meetings are held every first and third Thursdays of the month. For more information, please call Robert Wedl at 320-356-7864.

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 Avon Women of Today president Melissa Bueckers at 320-250-9826.

Athletic Booster Club The Albany Booster Club is organized to promote and enhance sports for the Albany school district. There are no scheduled meetings, however a general meeting will be called when necessary. To become a member, please contact any of the school offices or Scott Buntje, Albany Area Schools Athletics Director at 320-845-5040. For more information, go to www.albany.k12.mn.us, click on athletics and activities.

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 Sunday of the month. Please call Lee Mortenson at 320-393-2542 for more information.

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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 the Avon City Hall. 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.

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Churches

Avon Community Church

Love Christ. Love Others. Serve in Love.

Lead Pastor: Alvin Helms 204 Avon Avenue N., PO Box 248, Avon, MN 56310 320-356-9001 • www.avoncommunitychurch.org Regular Worship Schedule: Adult and Child Sunday School 9 a.m.

Service 10:30 a.m.

Summer Worship Schedule: Memorial Day through Labor Day Service Only 9:30 a.m.

Two Rivers Catholic Community

The Catholic Churches of Bowlus, Holdingford and St. Anna St. Stanislaus Kostka – Bowlus (Mass Sunday 10 a.m.)

All Saints-St. Hedwig’s – Holdingford (Mass Sunday 8 a.m.)

Switches to All Saint’s-St. Mary’s in winter.

Immaculate Conception – St. Anna (Mass Saturday 8 p.m.)

We are many parts, we are all one body.

Romans 12:4-5 Pastor: Fr. Gregory Mastey 320-228-0110 Office: 311 River Street West 320-228-0105 secretary@tworiverscatholic.com Website: tworiverscatholic.com (online bulletin available)

Church of St. Benedict in Avon

212 SW First Street, P.O. Box 98, Avon, MN 56310 Parish office: 320-250-5618 • www.stbenedictavon.org Mission Statement: We are people of God, welcoming, proclaiming, celebrating and serving one another.

Pastor: Fr. Gregory Miller, O.S.B. Business Administrator: Charlene Lahr communication@stbenedictavon.org Faith Formation Coordinator: Jason Prigge jason.prigge@stbenedictavon.org Mass Schedule: Weekends: Sundays: 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday and Thursday 8 a.m.

Reconciliation: Thursday – 7:30 a.m.

Church of St. Columbkille in St. Wendel 12536 - CR 4 Avon, MN 56310 320-746-2449 Pastor: Fr. Gene Doyle parishes@greatrivercatholic.org Website: greatrivercatholic.org Mass Schedule: Weekend: Saturday – 5 p.m.

Weekday: Wednesday – 8 a.m.

Confession Schedule: Saturday 4-4:30 p.m.

SonRise Lutheran Church Pastor: Jeff Manthe 501 County Road 9, P.O. Box 448 Avon, MN 56310 320-761-0715 www.sonriseavon.org Sunday Services: 9:00 a.m. Worship

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Community Events

2020 Community Events Please be sure to check the Chamber website at www.avonchambermn.com before making plans to attend any of the following events.

Postponed until further notice *Church of St. Benedict in Avon Community Meals: September through April: Wednesday evenings 5-6:30 p.m.

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Caramel Roll Ride For more info., visit www.lakewobegontrail.com Medallion Hunt Spunktacular Days Live music by Nathology 8:30-11:30 p.m.

Car Show 5-8 p.m.

For more information contact John Buttweiler 980-7265 Kids Games 5:30-7:30 p.m.

by Avon Girls Scout Troop 132 5K and 1K Run/Walk 8 a.m.

Lady Slipper Nature Ride 8-10 a.m.

For more info., visit www.lakewobegontrail.com Craft Fair 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Open Mic in the Park 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Spunk Days Parade 7 p.m.

Live music by Pandemic 8:30-11:30 p.m.

Immaculate Conception Parish St. Anna Parish Festival 11 a.m.

Chicken and ham dinner along with the festival.

St. Benedict’s Church Parish Festival 10 a.m.

Outdoor Mass and activities begin at 11 a.m.

Food, beverages, pull-tabs, quilt/cash/grand raffle and bingo. More information can be found on www.stbenedictavon.org.

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Community Events

AUGUST: 10 Fire Department Fundraiser (Blattner) at the Albany Golf Club. Shotgun start.

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SEPTEMBER: 12 Rock the Prairie For more info. visit http://www.rocktheprairie.org.

12 Caramel Apple Ride For more info. visit www.lakewobegontrail.com.

OCTOBER: 31 Boo Bash 5-6:30 p.m. at Avon Elementary. For more info. check the Chamber website www.avonchambermn.com before making plans to attend.

NOVEMBER: TBD Toy Bingo Sponsored by the Avon Women of Today.

10 a.m.

DECEMBER: 4 Magic of Christmas 6-8 p.m. at Avon Elementary. Please watch for updates at www.avonchambermn.com before making plans to attend.

TBD Toy Giveaway TBD Food Shelf *Date subject to change MARCH 2021: 20 Lake Wobegon Community Expo APRIL 2021: 3 Annual Easter Egg Hunt (the Saturday before Easter at Avon Elementary).

3 Toy Bingo (the Saturday before Easter, after Easter Egg Hunt).

MAY 2021: 7-8 Avon City-wide Garage Sales (First weekend of May)

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Avon Lakers

About the Park...

We hope you enjoy the games as well as the facilities at our baseball park. Improvements at the baseball park are accomplished largely through the generosity and efforts of the Avon Lions Club. Maintenance of the ballpark is shared between the City of Avon and the Avon Lakers Baseball team. Former ball players and other volunteers from the community run the concession stand. 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, visit cityofavonmn.com, then select the “Parks and Recreation� tab.

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Lake Wobegon Trail

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 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 FOR CENTRAL LAKES TRAIL: 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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Parks and 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 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.

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

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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.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.

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Parks and Recreation

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.

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Education

ALBANY AREA SCHOOLS, ISD #745

Avon Elementary School

30 Forest Ave, PO Box 40, Albany, MN 56307 320-845-2171 • Fax: 845-4017 www.district745.org

410 Avon Ave. N, Avon, MN 56310 p. 320-845-5300 • f. 320-845-5183 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 – 320845-5300.

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The Albany Area School District serves the communities of Albany, Avon, Farming, St. Anthony, and St. Martin. The district features two elementary schools (grades E – 5), a middle school (grades 6 - 8), and a high school (grades 9 - 12). Approximately 290 teachers and support staff serve more than 1,750 students. The district is dedicated to small class sizes, offers a well-designed and delivered curriculum, and has an experienced and skilled staff. The district takes pride in offering all students an education that prepares them for a successful future.

Small Class Sizes: The average class size in elementary grades K-5 is 22. The average class size in the middle school and high school is 26.

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-one (41) college credits are available through our high school course offerings. The district uses both block classes and half-block 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.

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.

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Avon Elementary

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 260 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: The Albany Area School District awarded over $70,000 in scholarships to the graduating class of 2018 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, PTA, PTO, Women of Today, Lions Club, Jaycees, Chambers of Commerce, and the Albany Area Booster Club.

Community Support: The Albany Area School District has a long tradition of exceptionally strong community support. In August of 2015, district voters approved a building bond referendum with 81% support, with local businesses donating more than $6 million toward the project.

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Education

Avon Montessori School

Holy Family Catholic Schoo School ol 160 2nd Street S, P.O. Box 674 Albany, MN 56307 320-845-2011 Email: hfamilys@albanytel.com www.holyfamilyalbany.com

Holy Family School offers a Pre-K through sixth grade educational program within a Christ-centered 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. Expanded computer curriculum including coding and media production with 1:1 iPad ratios. Overall curriculum teaches students the skills needed to be leaders in their school and communities.

For more information contact us at 320-845-2011.

HFS Albany, Minnesota

est. 1886

Holy Family School Holy Family School - Albany, MN is an accredited PreK-Gr. 6 Catholic School since 1991 We offer a strong faith- lled environment and high academic standards.

200 1st St SW SW, Avon MN 56310 320-356-7570 www.avonmontessorischool.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, concentration, basic skills, respect for others and self-esteem. We incorporate music, art, 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.

West Central Area Learning Center 9 2nd St. SW, Melrose, MN 56352 320-256-7836 www.wced6026.org 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, Saukk Centre and Melrose schooll districts. The Center meetss all the state standards and the students must take all the same standardized testing.

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Medical

CENTRACARE CLINIC–ALBANY 30 Railroad Ave., Albany, MN 56307 320-845-2157 • centracare.com

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 Kirkeby, DO. They are joined by Physician Assistants Jennifer Gannon, PA-C; Charlene Gerner, PA-C; and Tess King, PA-C. Tess King, PA-C works with Dr. Libby as a team-based approach to provide more coordinated care and improved access.

The clinic hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Family Medicine providers also see patients with urgent care needs on Saturday from 8 to 11 a.m.

Certified Nurse Practitioner Stephanie Olson 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.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Nathan Brever, MD, regularly volunteers his time to assist with the Albany High School football and wrestling programs, St. John’s University football team, and provides impact testing to area athletes, a program that includes baseline and post-concussion testing.

For more information about CentraCare – Albany Clinic, visit centracare.com or call 320-845-2157.

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Senior Living

FOR MORE INFORMATION about Mother of Mercy Senior Living or for a tour of the campus, please call 320-845-2195.

Memory Lane and Tranquility Place Memory Care: All our memory care communities have secured exits and are designed to look and feel like home. These private apartments open to central living areas and dining rooms. 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.

MOTHER OF MERCY SENIOR LIVING Vibrant senior living, graced by the Spirit of care.

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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: Closes 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.

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Business Directory ACCOUNTING/ FINANCIAL/BENEFITS American Heritage National Bank 320-356-7334 104 Avon Avenue N Avon, MN 56310 www.logbank.com Black Financial 320-356-9031 110 Avon Avenue N Avon, MN 56310 www.blackfinancialservices.com Central Minnesota Credit Union-Avon 888-330-8482 209 Avon Avenue S Avon, MN 56310 www.myCMCU.org Schlenner Wenner & Co. 320-845-2940 115 6th Street Albany, MN 56307 www.swcocpas.com

ART Stonehouse Stai Stained ined Glass Studio 320-356-9211 438 First St. SE Avon, MN 56310 www.stonehousestainedglass.com AUCTIONEERS Meagher Auctioneers 320-250-2958 320-250-5391 www.meagherauctioneers.com Mitchell-Przybilla 320-250-2108 18909 County Road 54 Albany, MN 56307 AUTOMOTIVE Albany Chrysler Center 320-845-2801 34650 225th Ave. Albany, MN 56307 www.albanychrysler.com

Avon Body B Shop & Serv Service Center 320-356-7268 430 County Rd. 50 Avon, MN 56310 www.avonbodyshop.com

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church 320-845-2405 840 Lake Ave. Albany, MN 56307 www.OurSaviorsLutheranAlbany.org

Avon Quick Mart 320-356-7992 304 Blattner Dr. Avon, MN 56310 www.avonquickmart.com

CITY INFORMATION Avon Fire Department 320-356-7400 Avon Police Department 320-356-7575

Diamond Auto Glass/ Martini Auto Parts 320-253-1446 800-450-7504 422 County Rd. 50 Avon, MN 56310 www.martiniautoparts.com

City Hall 320-356-7922 140 Stratford Street E Avon, MN 56310 www.cityofavonmn.com

CHURCHES Avon Community Church 320-356-9001 204 Avon Ave. N Avon, MN 56310

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS Avon Chamber of Commerce PO Box 293 Avon, MN 56310 www.avonchambermn.com

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Business Directory CONTRACTORS/ CONSTRUCTION/ EXCAVATION/ MANUFACTURING/ WELDING Blattner Energy 320-356-7351 392 County Road 50 Avon, MN 56310 www.BlattnerEnergy.com Klein Builders Inc. 320-356-7233 15703 Fruit Farm Road St. Joseph, MN 56374 www.kleinbuildersmn.com Lange Trenching Inc. 320-356-7976 109 Dorado Avenue NW Avon, MN 56310 www.langetrenchinginc.com Lumber One - Avon, Inc. 320-356-7342 101 2nd Street NW Avon, MN 56310 www.lumber-one.com Mechanical Brothers Plumbing-Heating 320-356-7100 508 1st Street NE Avon, MN 56310 www.mechanicalbrothers.com TANI Division/ Interstate Monuments 320-845-4733 34658 225th Ave. Albany, MN 56307 www.tanidivision.com

DINING/ENTERTAINMENT/ DINING/ENTERT TAINMENT/ LIQUOR Avon C A Cabin bi C Café fé é 320-356-7198 105 Avon Avenue S Avon, MN 56310 Avon Liquor Locker 320-356-7868 Fishers Club 320-356-7372 Middle Spunk Lake Avon, MN 56310 www.fishersclub.com Gathering Grounds Coffee Shop 320-356-1106 200 4th Street Avon, MN 56310 www.gatheringgroundsavon.com Pelican Lake Ballroom 320-845-2831 18419 County Road 154 Avon, MN 56310 Rock the Prairie 320-845-2195 21470 County Road 54 Albany, MN 56307 www.rocktheprairie.org Sam’s Pizza Parlor 320-345-9380 305 Blattner Dr. Avon, MN 56310 www.samspizzaparlor.com

EDUCATION EDUCA ATION Albany y Area Community C it Education Ed ti 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 320-845-2011 160 2nd Street Albany, MN 56307 www.holyfamilyalbany.com

FUNERAL PLANNING Miller Carlin Funeral Homes 845-2035 845 2035 - Albany, Alb MN 573-6234 - Upsala 746-9994 - Holdingford www.millercarlin.com Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Homes 320-356-7337 107 Avon Street S Avon, MN 56310 www.williamsdingmann.com GARBAGE/ RUBBISH COLLECTION Albany Recycling Center 320-845-2747 34737 County Road 10 Albany, MN 56307 recycle@albanytel.com Waste Management 866-513-1811 www.wm.com

When you ship with Brenny, you help us help your community!

The Landing 320-845-4666 18527 County Road 154 Avon, MN 56310

• CUTS • COLOR • PERMS • ACCESSORIES • NAILS • TANNING • MASSAGE

Tuesday 8 am-5 pm Wednesday & Thursday 8 am-8 pm Friday 8 am-5 pm Saturday 8 am-noon Sunday & Monday Closed

Real Trucks. Real Drivers. Real Commitment!

St. Joseph, MN | 320-363-6999 320-356-7943 • 111 Avon Ave. S, Avon, MN

mdsalonspa.com

Your trucking career starts here! www.brennytransportation.com 2020 Avon Resource Guide | www.star-pub.com | 1-877-396-6577

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Business Directory Ehlinger Lawn Service has been providing exceptional professional lawn care to Central Minnesota residential and commercial accounts since 1996.

We would welcome the opportunity to serve you.

• Lawn Fertilizing • Weed Control • Lawn Mowing and Trimming • Spring & Fall Clean Up • Aeration • Mosquito Yard Guard • Snow and Ice Removal Contact us today to see how w we can provide reliable service and make your life easier.

(320) 250-9337

info@ehlingerlawn.com FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED FOR OVER 20 YEARS

www.ehlingerlawn.com

FULL SERVICE EXCAVATING COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL

GALLERY/PHOTOGRAPHY Lake Wobegon Trail Gallery 320-845-4100 431 Railroad Ave. Albany, MN 56307 www.lakewobegontrailgallery.com

Advantage 1 Insurance Agency 320-252-6650 3801 North 3rd Street St. Cloud, MN 56303 www.advantageoneins.com

GARDEN/LANDSCAPE Ehlinger Lawn Service 320-250-9337 www.ehlingerlawn.com

Kremer Insurance Agency 320-356-9047 300 Avon Avenue S Avon, MN 56310 kremerins@cloudnet.com

HEALTHCARE/DENTAL/EYE/ PHARMACY/THERAPY Albany Family Dentistry 320-845-2032 360 Railroad Ave. Albany, MN 56307 www.albanyfamilydentist.com K&S Pharmacy, LTD 320-356-1000 107 Avon Avenue, Suite 1 Avon, MN 56310 www.kandspharmacy.com Mother of Mercy Senior Living 320-845-2195 • 320-845-2969 230 Church Avenue & 334 and 332 Golf View Dr. Albany, MN 56307 www.motherofmercymn.org Serenity Village 320-844-8880 113 Serenity Court Avon, MN 56310 manager@serenityavon.com INSURANCE Albany Mutual Insurance 320-845-4020 141 5th Street Albany, MN 56307 www.albanymutual.com

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 REAL ESTATE AGENTS/ HOUSING City of Avon Avon Estates 320-356-7922 www.cityofavonmn.com INH Properties 320-845-4515 (Stephanie) 451 Winden Way Avon, MN 56310 AvonEstates@inhproperties.com www.inhproperties.com JP Meagher Realty 300 Avon Ave. S, Suite A Avon, MN 56310 320-250-2958 www.johnavonhomes.com DeeDee Fisher 320-260-7629 3950 3rd Street N St. Cloud, MN 56303 www.soldbydeedee.com

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845-RENT Just Off I-94 in Albany

Sitework, Basements, Install & Repair of Septic Systems, City Sewer & Water, Ponds, Lakeshore Work, Silt Fencing, Demolition, Hauling, Topsoil, Gravel & Street Sweeping.

JEFF & DALE LANGE LICENSED • BONDED • CERTIFIED • Since 1971

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GARY & LORA SILVERS 750 County Road 41 Albany, MN 56307

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TOLL FREE 877-845-7368 LOCAL 320-845-7368 FAX 320-845-7571

Business Directory RECREATION Albany Golf Club 320-845-2505 500 Church Avenue Albany, MN 56307 www.albanygolfcourse.com

City Laundry of Albany A 341 7th St. S. Albany, MN 56307 Columbia Gear Corporation 320-356-7301 530 County Road 50 Avon, MN 56310 www.columbiagear.com

Gresser Motor & Sport 320-685-3656 770 Hyw. 23 Cold Spring, MN 56320 www.GresserGolfCart.com Lake Wobegon Trail Association Like us on Facebook www.lakewobegontrail.com

I.T. Solutions of Minnesota, LLC 320-260-1340 300 Avon Avenue South Suite E - P.O. Box 462 Avon, MN 56310-0462 support@itsolutionsofmn.com

RETAIL Channel Marine & Sports 320-597-5975 Hwy. 23 Richmond, MN 56368 www.channelmarineandsports.com

MD Salon & Spa LLC 320-356-7943 Box 436 111 Avon Ave. S Avon, MN 56310 mdsalonspa.com

SERVICES Amerigas - Propane 320-251-0373 www.amerigas.com

Preferred Controls Inc. 320-845-6772 460 Huskie Drive Albany, MN 56307 www.preferredcontrols.com

Silverss General Rental 320-845-7368 320-84 320-845-RENT 750 County Road 41 Albany, MN 56307 We Haul For You 320-250-2855 Doug Legatt www.wehaulforyou.com Willenbring, Dahl, Wocken & Zimmermann PLLC 320-356-7929 300 Avon Ave. Avon, MN 56310 www.willenbring.com

SIGNS/ADVERTISING/NEWS Everything Signs 320-746-0746 500 Main St. Holdingford, MN 56340 www.everythingsigns.com The Star Post 877-396-6577 561 Railroad Ave. Albany, MN 56307 www.star-pub.com Sign Design 320-352-6577 522 Sinclair Lewis Avenue Sauk Centre, MN 56378

I.T. Support Services Tailored to Your Small Business.

I.T. Solutions of Minnesota, LLC

Connecting Today’s Technology with Tomorrow 320-260-1340 Avon, MN

support@itsolutionsofmn.com

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530 County Road 50 භ Avon, MN 56310 (320) 356-7301 www.columbiagear.com 2020 Avon Resource Guide | www.star-pub.com | 1-877-396-6577

Insured by NCUA

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Business Directory TECHNOLOGY Community Technology Center 320-845-8888 360 Railroad Ave., Suite 2 Albany, MN 56307 www.mnct.com

VETERINARY Lake Country Veterinary Service 320-845-6930 551 Railroad Ave. Albany, MN 56307 www.lakecountryvetservice.com

Design your own wall decal!

Personalize your kid’s toys & gifts!

SIGN Design

Decals • Signs Magnets & More e

Sauk Centre, MN (320) 352-6577

TRANSPORTATION Brenny Transportation, Inc. & Specialized, Inc. 320-363-6999 8505 Ridgewood Rd. St. Joseph, MN 56374 www.brennytransportation.com

320-352-6577

Logan Thomas, Located in the Sauk Centre Herald Office 522 Sinclair Lewis Avenue • Sauk Centre, MN 56378 Designer & Sign Creator

AVON LIQUOR LOCKER

UTILITIES/ COMMUNICATIONS Albany Mutual Telephone 320-845-2101 131 6th Street Albany, MN 56307 www.albanytel.com

Make your special event fun-filled and hassle free!!

Rent Our Tap Trailer

• A refrigerator on wheels • Store up to 5 kegs for tap beer • Storage for food and beverages

Great Deals on Liquor & Beer • Volume discounts for weddings, anniversaries and special events.

Convenient

Lakes, Loons, Living... make yourself at home.

(320) 356-7868

• We’ll load your trailer and you only pay for what you use.

Let Bruce and Avon Liquor Locker take care of your beverage needs.

WEDDINGS • GRADUATION PARTIES • ANNIVERSARIES • REUNIONS

le Insulation Pro du b a s s ccttss RReeuu Materials • Land • Home Builder We’re Built to Serve You B.D. Schif er, Inc. 34658 225th Ave. P.O. Box 612 Albany, MN 56307 www.tanidivision.com | 320-845-4733

320-356-7342 www.lumber-one.com PO Box 7, 101 2nd St. NW • Avon, MN 56310

Vibrant Senior Living Graced by the Spirit of Care

Senior Living at its Finest!

• Just 20 minutes from St. Cloud • Family Friendly Staff • Small Town Feel

Mother of Mercy Senior Living Offers: • In-Patient and Out-Patient Rehabilitation • Assisted and Independent Living • Skilled Nursing Care • Three Levels of Memory Care Communities Pondview Estates

(Income qualified HUD housing)

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Independent and Assisted Living Suites Available!

Preferred Controls Inc. Water and Wastewater Control Systems and Professional Engineering Services

Preferred Controls was established in 1998 and has completed many successful projects throughout the country. We provide complete system integration services as well as consulting and design services for all of our clients. Preferred Controls takes pride in our ability to understand your existing system no matter what the technology and readily take on projects that require innovative solutions. Technically challenging projects are our passion.

SERVICES INCLUDE: • Electrical and Instrumentation Design and Consulting Services • Instrumentation & Controls • Radio Path Studies • SCADA Systems • Satellite-Based Automatic Meter Reading FIELD SERVICES Preferred Controls offers field service for all of our clients 24/7-365.

With our experienced staff, Preferred Controls provides field service in many aspects of the water and wastewater industry. We also offer service contracts and we are happy to quote any size project to fit your needs - give us a call today.

www.preferredcontrols.com 460 Huskie Drive, Albany, MN 56307 | 320-845-6772 2020 Avon Resource Guide | www.star-pub.com | 1-877-396-6577

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320-356-7198 105 Avon Ave S • Avon, MN

OPEN EVERY DAY 7 am to 2 pm AURANT T S E R R E H T O R U O CHECK OUT

Taco Gringo is a dine-in and take-out Mexican Restaurant with high-end meats and freshly made salsa every day!

800 Nelson Drive, Clearwater MN 55320 (320) 558-4016 | www.dltacogringo.com Hours: Monday-Sunday 10 AM - 8 p.m.

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