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History of Avon

Photo courtesy of the Stearns County History Museum.

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

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. PaulMinneapolis 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 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 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 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

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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 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.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS: President: Lisa Pelkey .......................................................Gathering Grounds 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 Albany Area Community Education Albany Area Schools Albany Chrysler Center Albany Golf Club Albany Mutual Telephone All Surface Professionals, Inc. American Family Insurance Kyle Hoium Agency American Heritage National Bank Avon Area Lakes Association (AALA) Avon Coffin Works Avon Community Church Avon Dental Avon Electric Services, Inc. Avon Estates Avon Liquor Locker Avon Quick Mart Avon Subway, Inc. Avon Women of Today Black Financial Services Blattner Company Brenny Transportation, Inc. Bueckers Recycling Buildings By Jak, LLC Casey's General Store Page 8

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. MD Salon & Spa, L.L.C. Meagher Auctioneers Mechanical Brothers, LLC Midsota Manufacturing, Inc. Money Matters Accounting Solutions Mother of Mercy Campus of Care Netter's Welding & Fabrication, Inc.

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Police Department

Avon Police Department

Office located at: 140 Stratford Street East Phone: (320) 356-7575 Email: avonpolice@cityofavonmn.com

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. 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 fulltime police officers, five part-time police officers and a fulltime administrative support and records employee. The police department also has a K9 program with full time employee K9 Maverick. The department also employs unlicensed uniformed beach patrol officers during the summer to work on the Avon Beach.

Currently, the police department has two fully equipped police vehicles, which include the latest technology in computers and insquad 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.

New in 2021, the Avon Police Department sent Officer Chad Klocker to training which certified him as an instructor in Less Lethal Munitions. The Avon Police Department is currently in the process of purchasing equipment to equip both squad cars with several different less lethal options.

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.

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

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Community Services & Organizations Albany Public Library

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

Using the varied 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 several 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 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!

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’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.

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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.

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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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 Zane Wenderskiat 320-2937139 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.

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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 4:30 p.m. at the Avon City Hall. Contact Tanya Rothstein at 320-309-9164 for more information.

Avon Hills Lions Club Meetings are held the second 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 Robert Wedl at 320-356-7864.

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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.

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Stearns County Pioneer Club

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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.

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.

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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Community Events

2021 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.

APRIL 30 / MAY 1 Avon City-wide Garage Sales MAY 22 City-wide Clean Up 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. at the Wobegon Park.

Sponsored by West Central Sanitation Fees will average from $10-$30

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Immaculate Conception Parish St. Anna Parish Festival Raffle Drawing Caramel Roll Ride 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.

Craft Fair 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Spunk Days Parade 7 p.m.

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St. Benedict’s Church Parish Festival Raffle Drawing and other activities TBD AUGUST: 9 Fire Department Fundraiser (Blattner) Noon at the Albany Golf Club. Shotgun start.

SEPTEMBER: 2 Avon Lions Scramble at the Albany Golf Course 5 p.m.

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Worship 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 Worship Schedule: Service 9:30 a.m.

Church of St. Benedict in Avon

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

Pastor: Fr. Edward Vebelun Business Administrator: Charlene Lahr stbenedict@hohcatholic.org Faith Formation Coordinator: Jason Prigge jason.prigge@hohcatholic.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.

Two Rivers Catholic Community

Holdingford, St. Anna and St. Wendel All Saints, Holdingford Mass 8:00 a.m. Sundays Immaculate Conception, St. Anna Mass 10:00 a.m. Sundays St. Columbkille, St. Wendel Mass 5:00 p.m. Saturdays Pastor: Fr. Gregory Mastey 320-228-0110 Office: 311 River Street West 320-228-0105 secretary@tworiverscatholic.com Website: tworiverscatholic.com (online bulletin available)

SonRise Lutheran Church

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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.

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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

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

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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.

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.

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• 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

Avon Elementary School

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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 selfimage 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 – 320-845-5300.

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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.

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West Central Area Learning Center

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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 PreK 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 and Chromebook 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

Avon Montessori School

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, Sauk Centre and Melrose school districts.

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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.

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Health Care

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. 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 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. 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.

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There are currently several lots available in the Avon Estates development for purchase. Lot prices range from $19,900 to $20,325 for TIF (Tax Increment Financing) qualified buyers.

2021 TIF QUALIFICATIONS • Maximum family size of 1 and 2 adjusted gross income $93,100 • Family size of 3 or more adjusted gross income $107,000 Contact information: Jodi Austing-Traut City Clerk/Administrator jodi.a@cityofavonmn.com or Amy Pease Zoning Administrator amy.p@cityofavonmn.com 320-356-7922

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