2022 Avon Resource Guide

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’s New Country radio station (98.1 WWJO-FM) recently reported that Avon landed in the top ten of a listing of best small towns in Minnesota, ranking high in jobs, affordability, safety, and education - and we couldn’t agree more!

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

If you are moving to Avon for work, school, or an enhanced quality of life, know that our community is growing and offers an ideal environment where families and businesses can grow and prosper. The area boasts an excellent, highlyrated 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 320-3567922 to talk about business opportunities and incentives that might be available to you.

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

Jeff Manthe, Mayor of Avon

Mayor Jeff Manthe

Clinic

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

The Avon Area Chamber of Commerce is a group of community leaders that promotes supporting local businesses. They also provide events for the community to get together. Avon Area Chamber of Commerce meets the first Thursday of the month. For more information on becoming a member of the Avon Chamber of Commerce, meeting information and events, email avonmnchamber@gmail.com or visit www.avonchambermn.com.

MISSION STATEMENT:

Current Avon Chamber Members 2022

Albany Area Community Education

Albany Area Schools

Albany Chrysler Center

Albany Golf Club

Albany Mutual Telephone

All Surface Professionals, Inc.

American Family InsuranceKyle Hoium Agency

American Heritage National Bank

Avon Area Lakes Association (AALA)

Avon Coffin Works

Avon Community Church

Avon Dental

Avon Estates

Avon Hills Lions Club

Avon Liquor Locker

Avon Quick Mart

Avon Subway, Inc.

Avon Women of Today

Black Financial Services

Blattner Company

Brenny Transportation, Inc.

Bueckers Recycling

Buildings By Jak, LLC

Casey's General Store

Christine R. Panek, CPA

City of Avon

Columbia Gear

Dan Schmidt Printing, Inc.

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.

Magnifi Financial Credit Union

MD Salon & Spa, L.L.C.

Meagher Auctioneers

Mechanical Brothers, LLC

Midsota Manufacturing, Inc.

Money Matters Accounting Solutions

Mother of Mercy Campus of Care

Over the Hills of Avon

The Peripheral Vision

PotSpot2, LLC

Pure Bliss Salon & Spa

Reclaim Health, LLC

Sand Pine Pheasants Family Recreation & Action Track Chairs

Schlenner Wenner & Co.

Schmidt Insurance Agency

Serenity Village

Simply Balanced Health, LLC

SonRise Lutheran Church

Spunky's

The Star Post Newspaper

State Farm Insurance - Melrose

Stonehouse Stained Glass Studio

Tischler Wood Products, Inc.

United Way of Central Minnesota

West Central Sanitation

Willenbring, Dahl, Wocken & Zimmermann, PLLC

Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Homes

Xcel Energy

Avon Fire Depar tment Avon Fire Department

The Avon Fire Department members are Jim Stang, 15 years (front, kneeling, from left); Adam Pogatschnik, 20 years; Chad Ramler, 7 years; Russ Panek, 23 years; Craig Doll, 5 years; Chris Pflueger, 33 years; Eric Larson, 20; Paul Ruegemer, 7; Carl Verdon, 5 years; Josh Ricard, 13 years; George Bauer, 15 years; (front of the truck, from left) Training Captain Gary Laing, 18 years; Treasurer Captain Gary Schmitz, 18 years; Secretary Captain Casey Jansky, 15 years; Truck Captain Kyle Smith, 13 years; Safety/ EMS Captain Ben Grutsch, 18 years; (in the truck) Fire Chief Joel Richter, 19 years; (standing next to the truck, from left) Assistant Chief Chuck Swenson, 13 years; Eric Notch, 5 years; Steve Weber, 19 years; Corey Naig, 22 years; Brad Lemm, 13 years; Kevin Korneck, 18 years; Colin Lobitz, 19 years; Jamey Widman, 15 years; Corey Nellis, 20 years. Not pictured: New members Brandon Merkling and Ryan Morse.

A word from the Fire Chief...

Welcome to the City of Avon from all of us at the Avon Fire Department! The Avon Fire Department was established in 1904 and our members continue to serve our community proudly. We also serve Avon Township & a portion of Collegeville & St. Wendel Township’s. We respond to all types of emergencies, from structure or car fires to auto accidents or water rescue. Our members are all trained as Emergency Medical Responders and respond to all medical emergencies as well. Twenty-eight fully trained and dedicated members staff our department. We average approximately 260 calls per year, which includes those related to the busy I-94 corridor. Please visit the city website to view our

staff and equipment under the Departments tab, then Fire Department. You will also find some helpful information on burning, safety and other fire-related links. I’m proud to be a member of the Avon Fire Department for the past 19 years, this being my 10th year serving as Fire Chief. I have also served as Assistant Chief and as our Safety/EMS Captain. I grew up in the area and have lived in Avon since 2001. I hope you and your family find new friends and the many great things our community has to offer. If I can be of any help, you may contact me at 320-356-7400.

Sincerely, Joel Richter Avon Fire Chief

A word from the Police Chief...

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the City of Avon with its great neighborhoods and small-town, friendly atmosphere. The Avon Police Department currently employs three full-time police officers, five part-time police officers and a full-time 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

Community LONG PRAIRIE 9 Central Ave Long Prairie, MN 56347 MELROSE 6 3rd Ave NE Melrose, MN 56352

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 32 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.

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.

What is a Little Free Library?

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

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

Post Office (USPS):

Located at 317 Blattner Drive • 320-356-7676

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

Federal Express, Fed Ex (PICK-UP):

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

United Parcel Service, UPS (PICK-UP):

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

Housing:

New housing developments are The Water’s Edge III, located north of town and Avon Estates, located west of town. Maps of the new developments are available at City Hall.

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

Radio:

KASM 1150 AM is a privately-owned radio station. KASM has been serving Central Minnesota since 1950 and provides the area with news, weather, farm reports, sports, community information and music that includes polka, country and sounds from the big band era. KASM’s signal extends to the North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa and Canadian borders. KASM’s sister station is KDDG 105.5 FM and plays your favorite oldies.

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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 www.avonchambermn.com.

Avon Area Historical Society

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

Avon Area Lakes Association

Members working together to preserve and enrich Avon area lakes and their adjoining wetlands, lake sheds and ecosystems. Anyone interested in issues concerning our local lakes is encouraged to attend a meeting, usually the fourth Sunday of the month at 7 p.m. at City Hall. For more information, please email Brad Rohlfs at bradrohlfs83@gmail.com.

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.

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.

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.

Athletic Booster Club

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

Knights of Columbus - Father Pierz Council #3628

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

Over the Hills of Avon Club

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

Sportsman’s Club

The Sportsman’s Club is a rifle range for members only located on Peach Drive between Avon and Albany. For more information about becoming a member, please contact Jason Luethmers at 320-333-7112.

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)

St. AnthonySt. MartinSt. BenedictSeven Dolors

P.O. Box 98 212 1st St. SW, Avon, MN 56310 320-250-5618 stbenedict@ hohcatholic. org

P.O. Box 277 151 2nd St. Street Albany, MN 56307 320-845-2705 sevendolors@ hohcatholic.org

P.O. Box 290, 119 Main Street St. Martin, MN 56376 stmartin@hohcatholic.org 320.548.3550

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

Service Times: Sundays at 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Service Times: Saturdays at 5:00 p.m. Sundays at 7:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Lake Wobegon Trail Lake 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

Caramel Roll Ride- June 11th - caramelrollride.com

EVENTS ALONG THE TRAIL:

Lady Slipper Ride- June 18th - ladyslipperride.com

Caramel Apple Ride- Sept. 10th - caramelappleride.com

Parks & Parks recreation

BASEBALL

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

CAMPING

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

El Rancho Manana, Richmond 320-597-2740.

GOLF

Albany Golf Club is a public 18-hole golf course located adjacent to Interstate 94, a block from Main Street in Albany. Many water hazards provide challenges for the golfer attempting to shoot even par. Check out their new Toptracer driving range. Visit www.albanygolfcourse.com for membership rates, green fees and other activities offered to the public, or call the Pro Shop at 320-845-2505.

LAKES

Located within Avon are three Spunk Lakes which feature a public beach and public water accesses. Five other lakes are nearby, each providing plentiful opportunities for fishing, swimming, boating and just plain old relaxing. Stearns County also offers information on lakes and parks around Avon. For more information, please visit www.co.stearns.mn.us and search for Upper Spunk Lake. You may also visit the “Lakefinder” website, www.mnlakes.org for information such as lake sizes, depths, types of fish, etc.

PARKS

The Avon area boasts a number of beautiful parks including our Wobegon Trailhead Park. Avon has been fortunate to have active community groups and generous donors, which have provided funding and volunteer services for the development and upkeep of our many parks and facilities.

AVON BEACH

• 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

restrooms, lookout

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and offers a picnic shelter,

tower, map of the City of Avon and, of course, the Lake Wobegon Trail.

WELCOME TO AVON

Avon has the only public beach in the area. The beach is close to the Lake Wobegon Trail. Amenities include a sand beach, picnic tables and swimming raft, and restrooms are open to the public daily until 10:00 p.m.

A project named “Back the Beach” aims to make the Avon beach a family-oriented place and keep it that way so that everyone who utilizes it feels comfortable and has an enjoyable experience. It involves patrolling of the beach by unlicensed uniformed beach patrol officers who have the authority to enforce the Avon beach ordinances, which include enforcement of no alcohol, no smoking, no glass, etc. as posted by signs and stated in the ordinance.

Area Education Growing in Knowledge . .

Avon Elementary Sch l

410 Avon Ave. N, Avon, MN 56310

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 callwe want to hear from you – 320-845-5300

Albany Area Sch ls ISD #745

The Albany Area School District serves the communities of Albany, Avon, Farming, St. Anthony, and St. Martin. The district features Albany Elementary (K-5), Avon Elementary (PreK-5), Albany Area Middle School (6-8) and Albany Area High School (9-12). Approximately 300 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. In the district’s most recent referendum, district voters approved a building bond with 81% suppport, with local businesses donating more than $6 million toward the project.

Small Class Sizes: The average class size in elementary grades K-5 is 20. The average class size in the middle school and high school is 25.

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

Holy Family Sch l

www.holyfamilyalbany.com

Holy Family School offers a PreK through fifth 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 with1:1 iPad and Chromebook ratios. Overall curriculum teaches students the skills needed to be leaders in their school and communities.

West Central Area Learning Center

iddle and school level)

The Center is for students ages 12-21 (middle and high school level). It offers an Extended Year Program, with day, evening and summer school available. The summer school program is about 30 days. The Center includes the Albany, Paynesville, Sauk Centre and Melrose school districts. The Center meets all the state standards and the students must take all the same standardized testing.

Monte ori on Main -Avon

200 1st St SW, Avon MN 56310 320-557-3643 | www.montessorionmain.com

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

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

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Health Care

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.

The skilled and experienced healthcare team of CentraCare – Albany Clinic continues to offer primary

urgent care, lab, imaging, physical therapy, diabetes education and ultrasound. In addition, visiting specialists offer obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedics and podiatry. A new facility was built in 2019.

The physicians are board certified in Family Medicine and offer primary care for all ages. They are Libby Brever, MD; Nathan Brever, MD; and Brittany Nagel, DO. They are joined by Physician Assistants Jennifer Gannon, PA-C and Easton Popma, PA-C. The clinic provides a team-based care model where patients are a part of a team with skilled health professionals that work together to deliver more personalized, coordinated care and accessibility. The clinic hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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

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

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

MOTHER OF MERCY SENIOR LIVING

Vibrant senior living, graced by the Spirit of care.

230 Church Ave, P.O. Box 676, Albany, MN 56307 • 320-845-2195

(Located just off I-94 next to golf course and Seven Dolors Catholic Church)

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.

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: Nestledin 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.

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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

Magnifi Financial 888-330-8482 mymagnifi.org

Schlenner Wenner & Co. 320-845-2940 115 6th Street Albany, MN 56307 www.swcocpas.com

Stearns Bank, N.A. 320-845-2151 140 5th Street Albany, MN 56307 www.stearnsbank.com

ART Stonehouse Stained 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 Shop & Service Center 320-356-7268 430 County Rd. 50 Avon, MN 56310 www.avonbodyshop.com

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

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

BAIT & TACKLE SHOPS

The Store of St. Anna 320-356-7878 37215 Co. Rd. 9 Avon, MN 56360 See Us on Facebook

CHURCHES

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

Harvest of Hope 320-250-5618 320-845-2705 www.hohcatholic.org sevendolors@hohcatholic.org

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

CITY INFORMATION

Avon Fire Department 320-356-7400

Avon Police Department 320-356-7575

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

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

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

Lake Wobegon Trail Assn. www.lakewobegontrail.com Like us on Facebook

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/ LIQUOR

Avon Cabin Café 320-356-7198 105 Avon Avenue S Avon, MN 56310

Fisher’s 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

Sam’s Pizza Parlor 320-345-9380 305 Blattner Dr. Avon, MN 56310 www.samspizzaparloravon.com

EDUCATION

Albany Area Community Education 320-845-2171 30 Forest Avenue Albany, MN 56307 www.albany.k12.mn.us

Albany Area Schools ISD #745 Avon Elementary School 320-845-2171 320-845-5300 30 Forest Avenue Albany, MN 56307 410 Avon Avenue N Avon, MN 56310 www.district745.org

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Albany Holy Family School 320-845-2011 160 2nd Street Albany, MN 56307 www.holyfamilyalbany.com

FUNERAL PLANNING

Miller-Carlin Funeral Homes 845-2035 - Albany, 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 877-352-2876 39864 S. Hwy. 71 Sauk Centre, MN 56378 www.wm.com

GALLERY/PHOTOGRAPHY

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

GARDEN/LANDSCAPE

Ehlinger Lawn Service 320-250-9337 www.ehlingerlawn.com

HEALTHCARE/DENTAL/EYE/ PHARMACY/THERAPY

Avon Dental Clinic 320-356-7374 308A Blattner Dr. Avon, MN 56310 www.avon-dental.com

Albany Family Dentistry 320-845-8415 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

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