Avon 2015 Resource Guide

Avon
FREE COPY
RESOURCE
GUIDE
Complimentary copy on behalf of

The Enterprise, local businesses, and
the Avon Area Chamber of Commerce.
2015 Avon Resource Guide Page 1
Welcome To Avon
A Word From
The Mayor
Mayor Hugh Knox
Whats Inside...
Nestled among the rolling hills and sparkling lakes of Central Minnesota is
Avon, an enterprising, progressive community.

Avon sprung up with the arrival of the railroad in 1863 and was incorporated
in 1900. People seeking a simpler life in a beautiful location of timberland
and lakes discovered Avon. Since 1980, the population of our community has
increased nearly 20 percent. Over half of the current residents are newcomers
to the area, choosing Avon over other locations.
Initially, the eight lakes and the wooded hills surrounding the community
drew new residents to our city. Looking further, however, they discovered
Avons ideal location in relationship to St. Cloud, just 15 minutes to the west
of what Money magazine called one of the most livable urban centers in the
country. Minneapolis and St. Paul are just 90 minutes to the southeast. Here,
residents and businesses enjoy easy access to all the amenities of big city
living - cultural and art activities, major league sports and shopping - without
all of the hassles. Indeed, Avon is cosmopolitan living in the country!
Avon has achieved what few communities of any size have been able to
accomplish: to create a vibrant economic environment in which both individual
careers and entire businesses thrive. Avon has attracted and retained not only
strong local businesses - but regional, national and international businesses as
well.
Welcome to Avon................................................. Page 2

Quick Reference Guide....................................... Page 4
History of Avon.................................................... Page 5
City of Avon............................................................ Page 6
Map of Avon........................................................... Page 7
Avon Area Chamber of Commerce................ Page 8
Permits and Licensing.......................................Page 10
Avon Fire Department .....................................Page 11
Avon Police Department.................................Page 12
Community Services.........................................Page 14
Community Organizations......................Pages 15-17
Churches................................................................Page 19
Community Events............................................Page 20
Avon Spunktacular Days..................................Page 21
Avon Lakers..........................................................Page 22
Parks and Recreation.........................................Page 23
Lake Wobegon Trail...........................................Page 24
Education/Schools.....................................Pages 26-28
Albany Public Library........................................Page 29
Medical Care.................................................Pages 30-33
Business Directory ....................................Pages 34-39
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Avon has several identified areas of economic

growth. With eight beautiful lakes, tourism is a growing
industry in the area. Avons central location - with easy
access on I-94 to either the Twin Cities or Fargo, N.D. and our proximity to St. Cloud, make future economic
growth inevitable.
While many residents live and work right in
the community, St. Cloud and the Twin Cities offer
employment opportunities for many Avon residents.
Informal car pools and ready access to I-94 make the
commute an easy one.
Please be sure to check out the website for the
Chamber of Commerce at www.avonmnchamber.com
or the City of Avon at www.cityofavonmn.com for more
details.
JEFF & DALE LANGE

LICENSED BONDED CERTIFIED
Since 1971
FULL SERVICE EXCAVATING

COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL
Sitework, Basements, Install & Repair of

Septic Systems, City Sewer & Water, Ponds,
Lakeshore Work, Silt Fencing, Demolition,
Hauling, Topsoil, Gravel & Street Sweeping.
Mark
Martini, Owner
320-253-1446 or
1-888-GLASS11
320-356-7504
or 800-450-7504
(1-888-452-7711)
422 County
Road 50 Avon
Quality parts, new & used! Reasonable rates!
STONEHOUSE
STAINED GLASS STUDIO

Craftsmen and Designers in the Art of Glass
Our services include:

New stained glass commissions
Stained glass restoration
Exterior protective glass
Glass sandblasting and etching on glass
QUALITY DOESNT COST, IT PAYS
www.stonehousestainedglass.com
320-356-9211 438 First St. SE, Avon, MN
An Independently Owned Member, McGladrey Alliance
Know Your
Medicine,
Know Your
Pharmacist
We Offer
Baby Supplies
Asthma Supplies
Beauty Supplies
First Aid Supplies
Husky
Generic Drugs
Hearing Aids
& Husker
Hospital Supplies Household Supplies
Apparel
Magazines
Books
Ava
ilable
Ostomy Supplies
Prescription Refills
Free Delivery
FREE Mailing of Prescriptions
Computer Print-Out for Income Tax or Insurance
urance Purposes
Pur
urpo
posses
Competitive Pricing SO MUCH MORE!
107 Avon Ave. S. Suite 1, Avon, MN 56310

Fax: 320-356-1053 Email: karlah320@msn.com
Pictured left to right: Angie Brown, Pharmacist; Sarah (Kaufman) Grutsch,

Pharmacy Technician; Karla (Kaufman) Schneider, Pharmacist/Owner
Urgent Care/After hours call: 320-224-0827

Like us on Facebook at
K&S Pharmacy
Compassionate, quality service because we care.

Quick Reference
Guide
All numbers are area code (320) unless otherwise noted.
Emergency .........................................................................911
Police Department (Non-Emergency).......... 356-7575
Fire Department (Non-Emergency)............... 356-7400
Building Permit
Amy Pease, Zoning Administrator.................... 356-7922
Dan Marthaler, Building Official ....................... 249-7533
Cable Television
Midcontinent Communications............... 800-888-1300
Chamber of Commerce...................................... 217-4792
City Hall (including building permits)........... 356-7922
Fax...................................................................... 356-2259
Education
Albany High School............................................... 845-2171
Avon Elementary.................................................... 356-7346
Avon Montessori School...................................... 356-7570
Community Education......................................... 845-2171
Holy Family Catholic School............................... 845-2011
West Central Area Learning Center.................. 256-7836
Garbage (Refuse) Residential (City of Avon):
Bueckers City Sanitation............................. 877-352-2876
Hospital/Medical Center
Albany Area Hospital............................................. 845-2121
Albany Medical Center ........................................ 845-2157
Avon Medical Clinic............................................... 356-7602
Newspaper (Local)
The Enterprise .......................................................... 845-2700
Post Office ............................................................... 356-7676
Utilities:
Electric: Xcel Energy..................................... 800-895-4999
Xcel Energy (Emergency)............................ 800-895-1999
Natural Gas: CenterPoint Energy............. 800-245-2377
CenterPoint Energy (Emergency)............ 800-722-9326
Telephone:
Albany Mutual Telephone................................... 845-2101
Century Link.................................................... 800-552-1104
Midcontinent Communications............... 800-888-1300
Integra............................................................... 877-280-4991
Water/Sewer:
City of Avon ............................................................. 356-7922
Wastewater Treatment Plant.............................. 356-7509
For more information, please visit www.avonmnchamber.com or www.cityofavonmn.com.
DAHLINS
Providing friendly,
dependable, high quality care
for your large and
small animals.
Your Local Hometown

Grocery Store
106 Avon Ave. S, Avon, MN 320-356-7472
Groceries Fresh Produce Meat

Wendy
Womack
Neal
Womack
Emily
Achman
Janice
Hommerding
Debbie
Kulzer
Curt Leyk
Addie
Moeller
Jennifer
Revermann
Jordan
Kulzer
Jordan
Dufner
Kelsey
Christen
Rachel
Ramacher
Mackenzie
Sand
Cold Spring Bakery Goods - Fresh Daily

Wonderoast Chicken - Hot & Ready to Eat
Hours: Mon.-Sat. 8-8, Sun. 8-6
TREES
FRUIT TREES
EVERGREENS
SHRUBS
PERENNIALS
Give Paul or Larry a call!
320-363-8110
Hours: Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Tues. 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Sat. 8:00 a.m. - Noon
320-845-6930 1-800-495-6930
www.lakecountryvetservice.com
551 Railroad Avenue, Albany, MN
(across from the Kraft plant)
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12261 County Rd. 4 Avon, MN 56310
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 Mitchells 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. Nicks 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
Main Street looking north,

Avon Minnesota, 1914.
and Nick, born in 1865.

Mitchell reports that ten families in Avon asked the
Abbey of Saint Louis on the Lake (now St. Johns 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.
Avon State Bank, Avon Minnesota, 1940.
City of Avon
City of Avon
140 Stratford Street E, PO Box 69
Avon, MN 56310
www.cityofavonmn.com
356-7922 Fax: 356-2259
City office hours:
Monday Friday 7:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m.
Office will be closed on legal holidays.
AVON CITY COUNCIL:
Honorable Mayor:
Hugh Knox............................................... hknox@midco.net
Councilors:
Jeff Manthe....................................jmanthe24@gmail.com
Chuck Pelkey.....srpastor@avoncommunitychurch.org
Jim Stang.................................................jimstang@live.com
Jeff Meyer................................1966jeffmeyer@gmail.com
CITY STAFF:
City Clerk/Administrator:
Jim Thares.................................. jim.t@cityofavonmn.com
Administrative Assistant
Kathy Schulzetenberg...... kathy.s@cityofavonmn.com
Public Works Assistant
Nate Brenner..........................nate.b@cityofavonmn.com
Zoning Administrator
Amy Pease............................... amy.p@cityofavonmn.com
Utilities Superintendent
Jon Forsell.................................. jon.f@cityofavonmn.com
Utilities Assistant
Joel Birr...................................... joel.b@cityofavonmn.com
Chief of Police
Corey Nellis...........................corey.n@cityofavonmn.com
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL

Design and New Installation
Repair of Existing Systems
Winterization & Spring
Start-Up
Service For All Systems
rs
Over 25 Years Experience
Galen & Karen Donabauer
1012 Hamlet Dr. N Avon
Cell: 320-260-2027
320-356-7908
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G&K
Underground
Sprinklers
Police Officers
Casey Jansky ........................ casey.j@cityofavonmn.com
Jason Luethmers.................. jason.l@cityofavonmn.com
Police Administrative Support
Kati Jansky.................................kati.j@cityofavonmn.com
Fire Chief
Joel Richter.........................avonfire@cityofavonmn.com
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Jon Forsell.................................. jon.f@cityofavonmn.com
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750 County Road 41
Albany, MN 56307
TOLL FREE 877-845-7368

LOCAL 320-845-7368
FAX 320-845-7571
City of Avon
Summer Lunch Hours:
Tues.-Sun. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Dinner Hours:
Tues.-Thurs. 5-10 p.m.

Fri. & Sat.
5 p.m.-Midnight
Sun. 5-8 p.m.
Food Baskets
after 10 p.m.
421 Stratford St.

Avon, MN 56310
320-356-7269
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Avon Area Chamber

of Commerce
The Avon Area Chamber of Commerce is a group
of community leaders that promote 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 either call 320-217-4792, email at
info@avonmnchamber.com or visit the website at:
www.avonmnchamber.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.
P.O. Box 293

Avon, MN 56310
Phone:
320-217-4792
Email: info@avonmnchamber.com
www.avonmnchamber.com
facebook: Avon Area Chamber of Commerce
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
President:
Jeff Manthe............................... SonRise Lutheran Church
Treasurer:
Brenda Schindler...................................... Avon State Bank
Board Members:
Michelle Parker................ Optimal Wellness by Michelle
Tim Vos..............................................................The Enterprise
Stacey Elfering....................Russell Eyecare & Associates
Cassie Nentl........................................ Albany Area Schools
Executive Secretary:
LeAnn Platz
Autumn in Avon committee members Renee Thelen (from

left), Mary Eisenschenk and Brenda Schindler serve apples
with caramel topping and hot apple cider in October during
the Avon Chamber of Commerces Autumn in Avon event.
Welcome Committee
The Welcome to Avon Committee is sponsored
by the Avon Chamber of Commerce. If you are a
new resident or business to Avon, you will receive
a wonderful welcome package. If you are new
to the area and have not received your package,
please call Jackie Girard at 320-356-7472 to
schedule a time to receive your package or email
Jackie at girardjackie@hotmail.com.
Rini Cars
WE BUY
WE SELL
WE DO CONSIGNMENTS
WE TAKE TRADE-INS
Trailers
4x4
www.rinicars.com
Rini 320-492-2405 or 320-282-6088

E-mail: rinicars@yahoo.com
Rineke 320-291-6933
Marinus Verwijs - DL#36888

Every vehicles serial number has 17 digits, the 10th digit tells the year.
1988 - J
1993 - P
1998 - W
2003 - 3
2008 - 8
2013 - D
1989 - K
1994 - R
1999 - X
2004 - 4
2009 - 9
2014 - E
1990 - L
1995 - S
2000 - Y
2005 - 5
2010 - A
2015 - F
1991 - M
1996 - T
2001 - 1
2006 - 6
2011 - B
1016 - G
1992 - N
1997 - V
2002 - 2
2007 - 7
2012 - C
2017 - H
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You!
For God so loved the world that He gave His only

Son, so that everyone who believes in Him
will not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16)
Jeremiah 29:11-13 Matthew 11:28-30 Romans 3:23-24
1 John 1:8-9 1 John 5:11-12 John 3
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Permits and Licensing

Please contact Amy Pease, Zoning Administrator, at
356-7922 or email amy.p@cityofavonmn.com for zoning
questions regarding building permit applications. This
may also be found online at www.cityofavonmn.com.

Please contact Dan Marthaler, Building Inspector with
Mid MN Code Enforcement, Inc. at 320-249-7533 for any
questions regarding building codes.
Additional information may be required in addition
to the permit applications. Please check with Amy at
Avon City Hall for more information. Please submit your
applications at least two weeks in advance of the project
start date. The zoning administrator and building inspector
need to review and process all applications.
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.
Craig
ALBANY, MN
Burning Permits - Call before you burn!

Avon Fire and Rescue does charge for illegal burning or
burning without a permit. This charge was enacted to help
stop illegal burning and cover the expense of extinguishing
these fires. Township residents can obtain their burning
permits at www.dnr.state.mn.us/burningpermits. Please
direct any questions or concerns to Avon Fire Chief Joel
Richter at 320-356-7400.
Compost Site:
The compost site is available to city and township

residents for leaves, grass and small brush. It will be
located within the confines of the wastewater treatment
plant site. Open April - October (weather permitting). Call
Nate at 320-293-7328.
Dog Licenses:

If you live within city limits,
you must license your dog.
Please contact Avon City Hall
for more information.
Residential & Commercial

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(320) 845-4952
(320) 980-1164
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503 Avon Ave. North Avon, MN 56310
320-356-2105
Avon Fire
Fire Department
Department
Avon
Welcome to Avon from all of us at the Avon Fire I hope you and your family find new friends and the
Department! Avon Fire was established in 1904 and many great things our community has to offer. If I can
our members continue to serve our city proudly. We be of any help, you may contact me at 320-356-7400.
also serve Avon Township and a portion of Collegeville
Sincerely, Joel Richter, Avon Fire Chief
Township.
We respond to all types of emergencies, from
structure or car fires to auto accidents to water rescue.
Our members are all trained as First Responders and
respond to all medical emergencies as well.
Our department is staffed by 25 dedicated
members. We average approximately 150 calls per
year, which include those related to the busy I-94
Call Us
corridor.
746-2582
Im proud to be a member of the Avon Fire
Department for the past 12 years, this being my
Auto
second year serving as Chief. I have also served as
Home
Assistant Chief and as our Safety/EMS Captain. I grew
Farm
up in the area and have lived in Avon since 2001.
Crop
Business
Renters
Cycle
RV
Life
Health
Disability
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Medicare
HOUSEHOLD
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If Its
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Scegura
Insurance Agency
Dean Mitchell
Lic# 7304003
www.midwestauctions.com/mitchell-przybilla
Family owned and operated

for over 40 years
39002 County Road 9

Avon, MN 56310
H: (320) 845-4612 C: (320) 250-2108

18909 County Road 54 Albany, MN 56307
Avon Police Department

and a part-time administrative
support employee. The department
also currently employs four part-time non-licensed
beach patrol officers and five volunteer police
reserves, and the police department has a police
chaplain on staff as well. The police department has
two squad cars which are fully equipped, including
laptop computers and digital video cameras.
The primary goal of the Avon Police Department
is to provide for the security of persons and property
within the community. This is accomplished through
providing police services dedicated to the protection
of life and property, apprehension of offenders,
It is my pleasure to welcome you to the City of service to citizens, and providing services that are
Avon, with great neighborhoods, and its friendly unbiased, fair, respectful and judicious. In respect
small-town atmosphere. Avon provides access to the of the dignity of all individuals and through public
haven of several area lakes and their wildlife for all knowledge and confidence, professional and capable
to enjoy. Other amenities include access to the Lake assistance is available in times of emergency.
Wobegon Trail system, the hills of Avon, and a public Again, welcome to the City of Avon. If you have
beach located on Middle Spunk Lake. Avon is located any questions, comments or concerns, please feel
off of I-94, approximately 15 minutes from St. Cloud free to contact me at 320-356-7575 or e-mail me at
and only over an hour from the Twin Cities.
corey.n@cityofavonmn.com.
The police department currently employs three
Serving Avon Since 2002
full-time police officers, four part-time police officers,
Chief Corey F. Nellis, Badge: 6101
Staff members are:
Chief Corey F. Nellis
Officer Casey Jansky
Officer Jason Luethmers
Part-Time Officer Richard Etshokin
Part-Time Officer Brendan Mooney
Part-Time Officer Chad Klocker
Part-Time Officer Jason Falconer
Police Chaplain Pastor Chuck Pelkey
Administrative Support/Records Kati Jansky
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320-356-7929
Toll Free 1-800-247-0925
www.willenbring.com
It is important to ask your attorney about

your legal rights...often there is not a second chance.
Avon Cabin Cafe

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OPEN
Monday -Saturday
7:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
Sunday
8:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
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105 Avon Ave So.
Avon, MN 56310
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Contact lens prescriptions
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Glaucoma screenings
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Lasik consultation and
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Cataract evaluation And
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Russell Eyecare & Associates
Lakes, Loons, Living
140 Stratford
Street E,
Avon, MN
56310
320-356-7922
15 E Minnesota St., Suite 107 St. Joseph, MN
320.433.4326
Christie Russell-Villnow, O.D.
www.russelleyecaremn.com
Albany Mutual Insurance Company

OUR AGENTS:
Pat Raeker, Manager Betty Mrozek, Ofce Assistant
HOME OFFICE: 141 Fifth Street,

PO Box 301, Albany, MN 56307
320-845-2375
A Century of Serving Our Neighbors
Scegura Insurance ....... 320-746-2582

Schmidt Insurance ....... 320-356-9440
Heinen Insurance.......... 320-597-2672
Schifer Insurance ....... 320-845-2887
George Reber ................ 320-845-2857
St. Martin Insurance ..... 320-548-3556
Lieser Insurance ........... 320-243-7144
Apollo Ins., Albany ....... 320-845-7070
Apollo Ins., Melrose...... 320-256-7401
North American Ins. ..... 877-254-3191
Vanguard Ins. ................ 320-732-6629
Stearns Ins., Albany ..... 320-845-2151
Stearns Ins., St. Cloud . 800-320-7262
patraeker@albanytel.com
www.albanymutual.com
Community Services
POST OFFICE (USPS):
Located at 317 Blattner Drive 320-356-7676
Window hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - noon
and1:00 - 4:15 p.m., Saturday 8:30 a.m.. - 9:00 a.m.,
Lobby hours: 24 hours
FEDERAL EXPRESS (PICK-UP): Avon has an outdoor
Federal Express pickup at the Caseys General Store,
303 4th St., 320-356-7273.
What is a Little Free Library?

Its a take a book, return a book 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. You can, too!

After its first year, the Little Free Library is going well.
Soon there will be a new location in Stratford. Little Free
Library is also located at the Lake Wobegon Trailhead by the
Avon Chamber of Commerce sign and map. If you would like
more information, please email shelly@craftygirlsofavon.
com. Book donations are always welcome!
Handmade Pizzas Tacos Homemade Soups

Kitchen Fresh Deli Items Lunch Specials Freal Shakes
24hr Fuel LP Fill & Exchange ATM DNR Licenses
Peps Pork Ice and Much More!
www.AvonQuickMart.com
LIBRARY: Albany
Public
Library,
located at 400
Railroad
Ave.,
is a 3,000 sq. ft.
spacious building.
It is one of thirtyone
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 childrens programs are
presented several times a year.
HOUSING: New housing developments are The
Waters 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 Albany Enterprise is Albanys official
weekly newspaper. The city also has daily delivery of
the St. Cloud Times, Minneapolis Tribune, USA Today, and
Pioneer Press. The Mid-Minnesota 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. KASMs signal extends to the North
Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa and Canadian borders.
KASMs sister station is KDDG 105.5 FM and plays your
favorite oldies.
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.
Anyone interested in issues concerning our local

lakes is encouraged to attend a meeting. For more
information, please email aala@minnesotawaters.
org.
American Legion
Meetings are held the third Monday of the month
at Avon City Hall. 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.
Members of the Avon Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts gathered

at the Avon Food Shelf recently where they dropped off 840
pounds of food they collected to support their community.
Avon Area Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber of Commerce general meetings
are on the first Thursday of the month. For more
information, please visit the website www.
avonmnchamber.com or call 320-217-4792. President Jeff Manthe.
Avon Boy Scouts

The Boy Scouts is an organization for boys in grades
5-12. They meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the
month at the Avon City Hall. For more information on
the Boy Scouts, contact Scoutmaster Mark Kierzek at
612-207-7242.
Avon Area Historical Society

The Avon Area Historical Society was founded
in the year 1997. A 500-page history book of Avon
is available for purchase at Avon City Hall and the
Stearns History Museum in St. Cloud. For more
information, contact Jeanette Clancy at 320-3567445 or jblonclancy@gmail.com.
Avon Cub Scouts

The Cub Scouts is an organization for boys in
grades 1-5. They meet every third Sunday of the
month at 6:00 p.m. at Avon Elementary School.
Annual school night to join Scouting is held each year
in September. Flyers are sent home with the boys from
school. For more information, contact Cubmaster
Zane Wanderski at 320-293-7139.
Avon Area
Lakes
Association
Members
w o r k i n g
together
to
preserve and
enrich Avon
area lakes and
their adjoining
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sheds
and
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Avon Food Shelf
The Avon Food Shelf is located in the Stonehouse
Stained Glass building at 438 First Street SE in Avon.
The hours are 6:00-7:00 p.m. the second and fourth
Wednesday of the month; 10:00-11:00 a.m. the first
and third Tuesday of the month; 6:00-7:00 p.m. every
Thursday. The Food Rescue program is available
every Friday at 4:00 p.m. for senior citizens and at 4:30
p.m. for all other clients. Closed all holidays. If you
have questions about receiving help or would like to
volunteer, please call Bev at 320-557-5202.
Avon Girl Scouts
The Avon Girl Scouts are open to girls in grades
K-12. Please contact Lynette Dolan at 320-845-6917
for more information.
Avon Lions Club
Meetings are held every first and third Thursdays of
the month. For more information, please call 320-2415596.
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Avon TOPS is a community weight loss program
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evening at 6:00 p.m. at the Avon City Hall.
Avon Women of Today
Avon Women of Today

The Avon Women of Today is a community
service organization that welcomes anyone to join
its membership. The meetings are held the second
Sunday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at Avon City Hall.
For more information, please contact Avon Women of
Today President Tina Kunstleben at 320-247-3018.
Athletic Booster Club
The Albany Booster Club is organized to promote
and enhance sports for the Albany Area Schools.
There are no scheduled meetings, however a general
meeting will be called when necessary. To become a
member or for more information, please contact any
of the school offices or call Scott Buntje, Albany Area
Schools Athletic Director at 845-2171-5303.
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Knights of Columbus
Father Pierz Council
Serving the parishes of Immaculate Conception
(New Munich), Immaculate Conception (St. Anna),
Sacred Heart, St. Anthony, St. Benedict, St. Catherine,
St. Francis, St. Martin and Seven Dolors. For more
information, please contact Tom Vos at 356-7826.
Over the Hills of Avon Club
Providing activities for active adults ages 55+ in
Avon and the surrounding area. Meetings are held on
the second Tuesday of each month at the Avon City
Hall. A meal is served at noon, followed by a short
meeting and bingo. If you are interested in joining or
need more information, please contact Joann Dirkes at
Stearns County Pioneer Club
320-356-9141.
The Stearns County Pioneer Club has an elected
Sportsmans Club
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Avon Community Church
Helping people say YES! to God and developing them

into fully-devoted followers of Jesus Christ.
Senior Pastor: Charles Pelkey
Associate Pastor: Josh Ottoson
204 Avon Avenue N., PO Box 248, Avon, MN 56310
356-9001 www.avoncommunitychurch.org
Worship Schedule:
Memorial Day through Labor Day
Sunday Worship Service - 10:00 a.m.
Fall Schedule - Sunday after Labor Day through May
Sunday Worship Service - 10:30 a.m.
Sunday School - 9:00 a.m.
St. Benedicts Catholic Church
Mission Statement:
We are people of God, welcoming, proclaiming,
celebrating, and serving one another.
Pastor: Fr. Blaine Wasnie, OSB
Faith Formation Director: Tim Stanoch
Office Assistant: JoAnn Carlson
212 SW First Street, PO Box 98, Avon, MN 56310
Parish office: 320-250-5618 www.stbenedictavon.org
Mass Schedule:
Weekends: Saturday: 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Weekdays: Tuesday - Friday - 8:00 a.m.
Reconciliation: Saturday 4:00 p.m.
SonRise Lutheran Church

Immaculate Conception - St. Anna
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Pastor: Fr. Gregory Mastey
320-746-2449
Mass Schedule: Saturday: 8:00 p.m.
Pastor: Jeff Manthe

501 County Road 9
Avon, MN 56310
356-9220 www.sonriseavon.org
Sunday Services:
9:00 a.m. Worship
Community Events
2015 Events
May:
Avon City-wide Garage Sales - Saturday, May 2
City-wide Clean Up - Saturday, May 9
9:00 a.m. to noon at the Wobegon Park.
Sponsored by Bueckers City Sanitation.
Fees will average from $5-$15
June:
Caramel Roll Ride - Saturday, June 13
For more information: www.lakewobegontrail.com
Celebration of the Arts - June 13 (see below)
Spunktacular Days - June 19-20
See next page for a listing of events.
Craft Fair - June 20, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Spunk Days Parade - Saturday, June 20 at 7:00 p.m.
Lady Slipper Nature Ride - June 20, 8:00 a.m., for more
information, visit www.lakewobegontrail.com
Celebration of the Arts

Saturday, June 13, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Avon Area Arts is hosting the Ninth Annual Celebration
of Arts. This event is free to the public and held at the
Wobegon Trail Park in Avon.

A variety of area artists will display their work, many
will demonstrate, and items will be for sale. Art includes
pottery, jewelry, paintings, drawings, photography, fiber
arts, woodcarving, and many others.

Many musicians will offer a variety of music and will
perform throughout the day.

There will be food, beverages and childrens activities.

Avon Area Arts is a 501C3 non-profit organization
based in Avon, MN, and tax deductible donations are
appreciated. More information, directions, exhibiting
artists, music schedules, and food court can be found on
the website: www.avonareaarts.org.
June (continued):
Immaculate Conception Parish St. Anna
Parish Festival - Sunday, June 21, chicken and ham
dinner starting at 11:00 a.m. along with the festival.
July:
St. Benedicts Church Bazaar - Sunday, July 12
9:30 a.m. Outdoor mass and activities begin at 10:30 a.m.
More information can be found on www.stbenedictavon.org
August:
Blattner Family Foundation Golf Tournament
Monday, August 10
September:
Caramel Apple Ride - Saturday, September 12,
for more information, visit www.lakewobegontrail.com
October:
4R Ranch Pumpkin Days - October 3, 10, 17
Backroads Pottery Tour - Every stop on the tour provides
opportunities to view or purchase wonderful art forms,
visit and learn from the artists, and enjoy local music.
More information can be found at www.avonareaarts.org.
Boo Bash - October 30, for more information, check the
chamber website www.avonmnchamber.com or the
The Enterprise, www.albanyenterprise.com or call
320-217-4792 before making plans to attend.
November:
Celebration of Arts - Saturday, November 7
Fall Back Music Festival - This weekend gathering is
held when we fall back to Standard Time and showcases
a spectrum of emerging to seasoned musical artists. More
information can be found at www.avonareaarts.org.
Toy Bingo - Sunday, Nov. 22, 2:00 p.m.
Sponsored by the Avon Women of Today
December:
Magic of Christmas - December 4
Please watch for updates in the The Enterprise,
www.albanyenterprise.com or www.avonmnchamber.com
or call 320-217-4792 before making plans to attend.
Spring 2015:
Annual Easter Egg Hunt - the Saturday before Easter
April 2015:
Toy Bingo - the Saturday before Easter, after Easter Egg Hunt
Spunktacular Days
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Craft Fair
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1K Run
Turtle Races
Inflatable Games
Petting Zoo
Pony Rides
Clown
Toy Bingo
Tractor Pedal Pull
Fireworks
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Most events
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Parade
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Saturday
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 ball park is
shared between the City of Avon and the Avon Lakers
Baseball team. The concession stand is run by former ball
players and other volunteers from the community. 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.
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2015 schedule, go to www.avonlakers.com/lakers/.
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Parks & Recreation

Avon Beach
Avon has the only public beach

in the area. The beach is close to the
Lake Wobegon Trail. The amenities
include a sand beach, picnic tables
and swimming raft, and restrooms are
open to the public daily until 10:00
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,
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Golf
Albany Golf Club is a public 18-hole golf course

located adjacent to Interstate 94, a block from Main Street
in Albany. Many water hazards provide challenges for the
golfer attempting to shoot even par. Visit www.albanygc.
com for membership rates, green fees and other activities
offered to the public, or call the Pro Shop at 320-845-2505.
Lakes
Located within Avon are three Spunk Lakes which feature

a public beach and public water accesses. Five other lakes
are nearby, each providing plentiful opportunities for fishing,
swimming, boating and just plain old relaxing. Stearns
County also offers information on lakes and parks around
Avon. For more information, please visit www.co.stearns.

mn.us and search for Upper Spunk Lake. You may also visit
the Lakefinder website, www.mnlakes.org for information
such as lake sizes, depths, types of fish, etc.
Lodging
Budget Host Inn 356-2211

Norwood Inn, Albany 320-845-2145
Two Rivers Guesthouse, St. Anna 746-2853
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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, outdoor picnic shelter and volleyball
courts. To rent the shelter, please call 356-7922.
Central Park is located at 305 Avon Ave. S. and offers
playground equipment, a softball field and tennis courts.
Ochotto Park is located at 3 Angelfish Avenue and
includes skating and hockey rinks with warming house,
playground equipment, fishing dock and boat landing.
Stratford Park is located at 999 Hamlet Dr. S. with two
softball fields and playground equipment.
Suncrest Park has playground equipment and is
located at 515 5th St NW.
Wobegon Trailhead Park is located at 108 Second St. NE
and offers a picnic shelter, restrooms, lookout tower, map
of the city of Avon and, of course, the Lake Wobegon trail.
Lake Wobegon Trail

The Lake Wobegon Trail measures 54 miles in Stearns
County. The Stearns County segment of the Lake Wobegon
Trail extends from the Stearns/Todd County line to St.
Joseph and from Albany to the Morrison/Stearns County
line. There is an additional eight miles of Lake Wobegon
Trail in Todd County.

If you connect the Lake Wobegon Trail with Morrison
Countys connecting Soo Line Trail and the Central Lakes
Trail, which meets the Lake Wobegon Trail in Osakis, you
have the LONGEST PAVED RAIL TRAIL in the country over
120 miles long.

The trail is open to bicycling, snowmobiling without
studs, walking and rollerblading. The trail was built on two
abandoned railroad corridors the Burlington Northern
Santa Fe and the Soo Line.
Trail Mileage:
Sauk Centre to West Union................. 7.0 miles
West Union to Osakis.......................... 5.0 miles
Osakis to Nelson.................................. 5.6 miles
Nelson to Alexandria........................... 6.5 miles
Alexandria to Garfield......................... 6.0 miles
Garfield to Brandon............................. 5.4 miles
Brandon to Evansville......................... 4.9 miles
Evansville to Melby............................. 4.6 miles
Melby to Ashby.................................... 4.2 miles
Ashby to Dalton................................... 7.5 miles
Dalton to Fergus Falls.......................... 8.1 miles
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College
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Trail Mileage:
St. Joseph to Avon................................9.0 miles
Avon to Albany.....................................6.3 miles
Albany to Freeport...............................5.3 miles
Freeport to Melrose..............................6.0 miles
Melrose to Sauk Centre........................9.5 miles
Albany to Holdingford ........................9.4 miles
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At Avon Elementary, we are very proud of our students,
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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 schools 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.

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Albany Area Schools serve the communities of Albany,

Avon, Farming, St. Anthony and St. Martin. The District is
comprised of an Early Childhood Center, two Elementary
Schools and one Junior/Senior High School. Approximately
280 teachers and support staff serve nearly 1,690 students.
The District is dedicated to small class sizes, well-designed
and delivered curriculum, experienced staff, a variety of
lifelong learning opportunities and creating long-lasting
community partnerships.
Small Class Sizes: The average class sizes in the
elementary grades K-6 are 20-25. The average size in the
high school is 25.
Rigorous Curriculum: Albany Area School has an ongoing curriculum review process leading to a well-designed
and delivered curriculum. Forty-three (43) college credits
are available through our high school course offerings.
The District uses both block and half-block classes to meet
academic needs of junior and senior high students.
Student Opportunities: A variety of opportunities are
available through clubs and organization at our elementary
and secondary schools. Currently, 89 percent of our high
school students participate in fine arts, academic, and/or
athletic extra-curricular activities.
Experienced Staff: Our professionals provide an
environment of trust, respect and security and teach to a
global perspective, which is essential for academic growth.
The District also believes that teamwork is essential for
success.
Education
Lifelong Learning Opportunities:
Albany Area Community Education offers
a variety of adult and youth recreation and
enrichment opportunities. Kids Company,
a school-age child care program, serves
over 250 students in PreK-6. Early
Childhood (ECFE & Preschool) programs
provide support, information and
resources to help parents in their efforts
to raise healthier, happier children and
prepare children for school. Albany Area
Community Education also offers free
one-on-one help with English Language
Assistance (ESL), citizenship, reading,
math, computer, GED, college preparation
and job skills training through the Adult
Basic Education (ABE) Program.
Partnerships: The District awards
$76,000 in scholarships each year on behalf of local civic
organizations, businesses and individuals. The District
also collaborates with the College of St. Benedict, Saint
Johns University and St. Cloud State University in the
areas of student teaching, internships, recreation and
activities involving cultural awareness and diversity. The
District is fortunate to have strong community support
and cooperation with our local businesses, churches,
PTA, Women of Today, Lions Club, Jaycees, Chambers of
Commerce and the Albany Area
Booster Club.
Education
Avon Montessori School
200 1st St SW, Avon MN 56310 356-7570

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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,
Holy Family Catholic School
160 2nd Street S, P.O. Box 674, Albany, MN 56307
practical life, sensorial development, language,
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mathematics, geography, science and social studies.
Email: hfamilys@albanytel.com
The children choose eagerly from a broad scope of
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activities and are given both individual and small
Holy Family School offers a Pre-K through sixth grade group lessons. Our facility is attractive and spacious,
educational program within a Christ-centered atmosphere. and the childrens materials are outstanding.
It is sponsored by Seven Dolors Parish in Albany and is For more information, please feel free to call or just
also supported by other
stop by.
area parishes which have
children attending Holy
Family. Christians of all
denominations are invited
to attend Holy Family.
Our staff is dedicated
to providing a strong
academic program while
helping students to grow
socially, emotionally and
spiritually. The moral and
spiritual values taught
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toward one another are emphasized as students strive to
live in a diverse and global society. For more information,
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9W 2nd Street S, Melrose, MN 56352 256-7836

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The Center is for students ages 12-21 (middle
and high school level). They offer an Extended Year
Program, so they offer day, evening and summer
school. The summer school program is 7.5 weeks. The
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and Melrose School Districts. The Center meets all
the state standards and the students must take all the
same standardized testing.
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Library
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.
400 Railroad Ave., PO Box 519, Albany, MN 56307

845-4843 www.griver.org
The Albany branch of Great River Regional Library
carries books on almost every subject, magazines,
entertainment and how-to DVDs, music CDs,
eAudiobooks, eBooks, computers, Internet access,
programs and so much more.
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561 Railroad Ave., P.O. Box 310

Albany, MN 56307
320-845-2700
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MEDICAL STAFF
CHI Albany Area Health offers a host of primary care,
urgent care and emergency care services through its medical
staff.
300 Third Avenue, Albany, MN 56307

845-2157 (Clinic) 845-2121 (Hospital)
CHI Albany Area Health delivers quality health care
services to the people of Albany, Avon, Holdingford,
Freeport and the surrounding areas. The organization
includes the hospital, a medical clinic in Albany, and a
satellite clinic in Avon. CHI Albany Area Health is one of
the largest employers in Albany with 100 employees. It is a
part of CHI St. Gabriels Health in Little Falls, and owned by
Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI). CHI is a national non-profit
health organization with headquarters in Englewood, Colo.
The faith-based system operates in 19 states and includes
105 hospitals; including four academic health centers and
major teaching hospitals and 30 critical-access facilities,
community health-services organizations, accredited
nursing colleges, home-health agencies and other facilities
that span inpatient and outpatient continuum of care.
Trusted
Locally
Since 1960
Retirement Planning
401(k), ESOP Rollovers
IRA and Roth IRAs
Insurance
Margo Black Scepaniak
Financial Advisor
Investments
Financial Planning
Dr. Daron Gersch, board-certified in Family Medicine

Dr. Nathan Brever, board-certified in Family Medicine
Dr. Libby Brever, board-certified in Family Medicine
Charlene Gerner, RN, PA-C, special interests:
family medicine and womens health
Teresa Hamiel, PA-C, special interest: family medicine
Eric Fly, PA-C, emergency medicine and urgent care
Dan Rickard, PA-C, emergency medicine and urgent care
Josh Arickx, PA-C, emergency medicine and urgent care
URGENT CARE
CHI Albany Area Health provides extended hours for
acute illnesses and injuries to better serve our patients.
The urgent care service is available from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Monday through Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday.
Urgent care allows increased access to our primary care
providers for annual physicals, well-baby and well-child
check-ups, and the time needed to manage the care of each
patient as well as to establish new patients.

Urgent care provides immediate care for acute, non-life
threatening illness and injury and is a critical component of
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hospice professionals.
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Medical
our health system. Some symptoms appropriate for urgent
care include: upper respiratory infections, urinary tract
infections, minor burns, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration,
acute sprains and strains. Cooperation between patients,
their primary care providers, our emergency department
and our urgent care team creates a network of care options
that puts the patient in the right hands for the right level of
care at the right time.
COUMADIN CLINIC
The Coumadin Clinic helps patients monitor and
manage the medication they take to prevent blood clots.
Clinic hours are Monday through Thursday mornings.
Providers have established guidelines for a registered nurse
to check patients blood and adjust their dose of warfarin
(Coumadin), as well as other medications patients may
be taking or need (such as heparin shots or vitamin K, the
antidote to Coumadin).
DIABETES HEALTH COACH

The Diabetes Health Coach method is a person-centered
approach to wellness, not just disease management. When
you visit the health coach, the certified diabetes educator
will get to know you as a person and work with you to create
a personalized wellness plan that educates, motivates and

empowers you. It is designed to help you find the tools
within yourself to make positive changes in your behavior
and lifestyles. Coaching appointments are Monday through
Thursday afternoons.
FOUNDATION
The mission of Albany Area Healthcares Foundation is
to raise funds needed for the continued improvement of the
services and facilities in order to serve the needs of patients
in our service area. Through donations from families,
individuals and organizations, the foundation builds
partnerships between the area communities and AAHMC to
improve area health. Currently the foundation is working on
raising funds for cardiac telemetry.
SWING BED PROGRAM
Albany Area Hospital also offers a swing bed program.
The transition to swing bed is after a three-day hospital
stay and includes skilled nursing, physical or occupational
therapy, medication administration, as well as a weekly visit
by the patients attending provider. Patients in the swing
bed program can be transitioned to Albany Area Hospital
Helping our friends and neighbors

maintain healthy smiles for a lifetime . . .
Alyssa Gullickson, DDS
continued on page 32
We are
currently accepting
new patients at our ofce.
Call today for an
appointment.
Kathleen Moen, DDS

Alyssa Gullickson, DDS
Avon Dental Clinic
320-356-7374
308A Blattner Drive
Avon, MN
Medical
continued from page 31
from any health care facility. A requirement is that the

patient is actively participating in making progress towards
established goals. The swing bed program allows our area
residents to be close to home while patients maintain or
return to their highest level of independence.
The swing bed program offers rehab services to allow
patients to come back home near their family and friends
while they recover from major illness or surgery. By receiving
services locally, patients can maintain ongoing contact with
their friends and loves ones. The low staff-to-patient ratio
provides for more personal contact during the recovery
process. Our therapy staff is highly qualified and has a great
reputation for delivering rehab services in a positive, caring
manner, focused solely on making patients well.
Avon Medical
Clinic located at
108 Stratford St.
West in Avon
320-356-7602
Fax 356-7891
HOSPITAL & CLINIC SERVICES

The hospital and emergency departments are open 24
hours a day. The emergency room is staffed with an on-call
provider and trained registered nurses. Licensed practical
nurses, nursing assistants, imaging and lab technologists
and technicians are also available 24 hours, 7 days a week.

In additional to inpatient medical and surgical services,
CHI Albany Area Health continues to expand its surgery and
outreach specialty services. Surgeries are performed on
both outpatient and inpatient basis. General, orthopedic,
ophthalmology and urology surgeries are performed by
FAMILY FUNERAL HOMES

320-356-7337
107 Avon Avenue South Avon, MN 56310
www.williamsdingmann.com
surgeons from Little Falls and St. Cloud. Outreach specialty

services include orthopedics, cardiology, stress testing,
podiatry, urology, internal medicine, gastroenterology,
MRI, mammography and nuclear medicine. Physical,
occupational and speech therapies are performed by the
CHI Albany Area Health staff.

COMMUNITY HEALTH
The staff is active in sharing information on health care
careers through high school students. Tours are given to
kindergarten students and human anatomy classes as well
as education presentations to students in the area schools.

CHI Albany Area Health is a partner in Journey to Health.
Journey to Health is a group of people who work in the
Albany and Avon communities that have collaborated to
address community health concerns. A Community Health
Assessment was completed by the CHI Albany Area Health
with focus areas identified as physical activity, nutrition and
mental health. The mission of this group is to improve the
overall health and wellness of all local citizens where we live,
work and play. We envision Journey to Health expanding
to enlist all citizens on our journey to create a happier and
healthier community.
CHI Albany Area Health has also collaborated with Dr.
David Kroska to offer the L.I.F.E. (Lifestyle, Food & Exercise)
program. L.I.F.E. program participants learn how many
chronic diseases, including heart disease and cancer, are
frequently associated with unhealthy food choices and a lack
of physical activity. The eight-week educational program
consists of two-hour seminars each week. Sessions provide
extensive education on diet, exercise and nutrition, as well
as practical and behavioral aspects of healthy living. The
final session covers menu planning and food preparation
tips. The next session will be held in July/August 2015.
For more information about any of the programs or
services provided by CHI Albany Area Health, visit our website
at www.albanyareahospital.com or call 320.845.2121.
Medical
Mother of Mercy Campus of Care
230 Church Ave, P.O. Box 676, Albany, MN 56307 845-2195
(Located just off I-94 next to golf course and Seven Dolors Catholic Church)
Nursing Home Income Based Housing Apartments Memory Care Assisted Living
Mother of Mercy Nursing Home is a 76-bed Medicare
and Medicaid certified nursing home facility built on three
levels with large private and semi-private rooms where
residents of each floor enjoy courtyard settings. Residents
can participate in activities and dining while overlooking
the scenic public golf course and Church of Seven
Dolors in Albany. Rehabilitative services such as physical,
occupational, and speech therapy as well as round-theclock licensed nursing staff are provided to residents in
need of short-stay care, long-term care, and memory care.
Mercy Manor is a subsidized income-based housing

option for those sixty-two and older. Assisted Living
services are also available for an additional fee.
FOR MORE INFORMATION about our facility or for a tour of
the campus, please call (320) 845-2195.
Mother of Mercy Apartments is a 32-unit independent

living apartment complex. Designed to offer safe,
convenient living, it also offers three different room styles
to choose from. Assisted Living services are also available
for an additional fee.
Memory Lane Memory Care Unit is also available within
our Assisted Living facility, which offers staff who are
specially trained and educated in understanding cognitive
loss and are available twenty-four hours a day to provide
continuous assistance with activities of daily living.
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INSURANCE AGENCY
Tony Kremer, Agent
300 Avon Avenue South
Avon, MN 56310
320-356-9047
kremerins@cloudnet.com
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Memory Care
Skilled Nursing Home
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230 Church Avenue
PO Box 676
Albany, MN 56307
320-845-2195
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ACCOUNTING/
FINANCIAL/
BENEFITS
Avon State Bank

320-356-7334
104 Avon Avenue N
Avon, MN 56310
www.avonstatebank.com
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8-5, Sat. 8-Noon

34646 225th Ave., Albany
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Black Financial
320-356-9031
110 Avon Avenue N
Avon, MN 56310
www.
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Credit Union-Avon
320-356-1007 888-330-8482
209 Avon Avenue S
Avon, MN 56310
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Schlenner Wenner & Co.
320-845-2940
115 6th Street
Albany, MN 56307
www.swcocpas.com
ART
PotSpot, LLC
320-356-2233
107 Avon Avenue N
Avon, MN 56310
www.potspotavon.blogspot
.com
Stonehouse Stained
Glass Studio
320-356-9211
438 First St. SE
Avon, MN 56310
www.stonehousestainedglass
.com
AUTOMOTIVE
Albany Chrysler Center
320-845-2801
34650 225th Ave.
Albany, MN 56307
albanychrysler.com
Avon Auto Repair, LLC.
320-356-7550
217 First St. NE
Avon, MN 56310
Avon Auto Sales,

Avon Body Shop,
Avon Car Wash,
Avon Storage
320-356-7268
430 County Rd. 50
Avon, MN 56310
www.avonbodyshop.com
Avon Quick Mart
320-356-7992
304 Blattner Dr.
Avon, MN 56310
www.avonquickmart.com
Diamond Auto Glass/
Martini Auto Parts
320-253-1446 800-4507504
422 County Rd. 50
Avon, MN 56310
www.martiniautoparts.com
Rini Cars
320-492-2405
320-282-6088
PO Box 306 Blattner Dr.
Avon, MN 56310

The Store
320-356-7878
37215 County Rd 9
Avon, MN 56310
CHURCHES
Avon Community Church

320-356-9001
204 Avon Avenue N
Avon, MN 56310
www.
avoncommunitychurch.org
Church of St. Benedict
Parish office: 320-250-5618
212 1st Street SW
Avon, MN 56310
www.stbenedictavon.org
SonRise Lutheran Church
320-356-9220
501 County Rd 9
Avon, MN 56310
www.sonriseavon.org
Business Directory
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
COMMUNITY
ORGANIZATIONS
Avon Chamber of
Commerce
320-217-4792
PO Box 293
Avon, MN 56310
www.avonmnchamber.
com
CONTRACTORS/
CONSTRUCTION/
EXCAVATION/
MANUFACTURING/
WELDING
Blattner Energy
320-356-7351
392 County Road 50
Avon, MN 56310
www.BlattnerEnergy.com
Columbia Gear
320-356-7301
530 County Road 50
Avon, MN 56310
www.columbiagear.com
Craig Bardson Excavating

320-845-4952 320-9801164
31902 Sand Lake Road
Albany, MN 56307
Tischler Wood
320-356-7171
401 Blattner Drive
Avon, MN 5610
www.tischlermn.com
Interstate Monument/
TANI Division
320-845-4733
34658 225th Ave.
Albany, MN 56307
DINING/
ENTERTAINMENT/
LIQUOR
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
Northwest Rule Die, Inc.
320-356-2129
32815 County Rd. 50
Avon, MN 56310
www.NorthwestRuleDie.
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Studers Custom
Cabinetry
320-746-8121
16464 400th Street
Avon, MN 56310
kjmstuder@msn.com
The Woodshop of Avon
320-845-7141
1452 Railroad Avenue West
Albany, MN 56307
www.thewoodshopofavon.com
Northwest Rule Die, Inc.

PRECISION MACHINING
www.NorthwestRuleDie.com
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Avon, MN 56310
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Tool & Die
Proto Type & Stainless Steel Machining Fixture Design & Building
Countryside Saloon
320-356-1060
37224 County Road 9
Avon, MN 56310
Pelican Lake Ballroom
320-845-2831
18419 County Road 154
Avon, MN 56310
Avon Cabin Caf

320-356-7198
105 Avon Avenue S
Avon, MN 56310
PJs On The Lake

320-356-7269
421 Stratford St.
Avon, MN 56310
Avon Liquor Locker

320-356-7868
305 Blattner Drive
Avon, MN 56310
The Landing
320-845-4666
18527 County Road 154
Avon, MN 56310
Brudies Pizza
320-356-7564
305 Blattner Drive
Avon, MN 56310
www.brudiespizza.com
The Lions Den of Avon

320-356-7961
110 Avon Avenue S
Avon, MN 56310
Avon Auto Repair, LLC.

Complete Auto & Light Truck Service
Complete Collision Repair & Painting
PO Box 255
217 First Street NE
Avon, MN 56310
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EDUCATION
Albany Area Community

Education
320-845-2171
30 Forest Avenue
Albany, MN 56307
GARBAGE/RUBBISH
COLLECTION
Huls Nursery LLC

320-363-8110
Located in St. Wendel
12261 County Road 4
Avon, MN 56310
www.hulsnursery.com
Bueckers City Sanitation

877-352-2876
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HEALTHCARE/
DENTAL/
EYE/PHARMACY/
THERAPY
Albany Recycling Center

320-845-2747
34646 225th Avenue
Albany, MN 56307
Albany Area Schools

ISD #745
Avon Elementary School
320-845-2171 320-356-7346
30 Forest Avenue
Albany, MN 56307
410 Avon Avenue N
Avon, MN 56310
Ehlinger Lawn Service

320-250-9337
305 10th Avenue N
Sartell, MN 56377
www.ehlingerlawn.com
G & K Underground
Sprinklers
320-356-7908
1012 Hamlet Dr. N
Avon, MN 56310
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Superior Quality & Service
320-845-4733
Fax: 320-845-4734
34658 - 225th Avenue

Albany, MN 56307
Albany Area Home Health

& Hospice
320-845-2440
161 4th Street, Suite B
Albany, MN 56307
Albany Area Hospital &
Medical Center
320-845-2121
300 3rd Ave.
Albany, MN 56307
www.albanyareahospital.com
Avon Dental Clinic
320-356-7374
308A Blattner Dr.
Avon, MN 56310
www.avon-dental.com
Avon Medical Center
108 Stratford Street West
Avon, MN 56310
Phone: 320-356-7602
Fax: 320-356-7891
K&S Pharmacy, LTD
320-356-1000
107 Avon Avenue, Suite 1
Avon, MN 56310
Mother of Mercy Campus

of Care/Mercy Manor
320-845-2195/320-845-2969
230 Church Avenue &
334 and 332 Golf View Dr.
Albany, MN 56307
www.motherofmercymn.com
Russell Eyecare &
Associates
320-433-4326
15 East Minnesota Street,
Suite 107
St. Joseph, MN 56374
INSURANCE
Albany Mutual Insurance

320-845-2375
141 5th Street
Albany, MN 56307
www.albanymutual.com
American Family
Insurance
320-845-4447
161 4th Street
Albany, MN 56307
www.coriahlesagency.com
Avon Insurance Agency
320-356-7334
104 Avon Avenue N
Avon, MN 56310
www.avonstatebank.com
Kremer Insurance Agency
320-356-9047
300 Avon Avenue S
Avon, MN 56310
Lumber One
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101 2nd St. NW
Avon, MN 56310
320-356-7342
www.lumber-one.com
320-356-7377
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Business Directory
Scegura Insurance Agency
320-746-2582
39002 County Road 9
Avon, MN 56310
Schmidt Insurance
Agency
320-356-9440
108 Avon Avenue N
Avon, MN 56310
www.
schmidtinsuranceagency.com
State Farm Insurance Albany
320-845-4440
131 5th Street
Albany, MN 56307
REAL ESTATE
AGENTS
REMAX
320-260-7629
3950 3rd Street N
St. Cloud, MN 56303
www.soldbydeedee.com
RECREATION
4R Ranch
320-845-2208
3-1/2 miles south of
Avon on County Road 9
Albany Golf Club
320-845-2505
500 Church Avenue
Albany, MN 56307
www.albanygc.com
RENTAL
General Rental Center

of Albany, Inc.
320-845-7368 877-845-7368
750 County Road 41
Albany, MN 56307
RETAIL
Barkers More 4 Less

320-845-4766 320-257-4766
151 7th Street N
Albany, MN 56307
100 Roosevelt Road
St.Cloud, MN 56301
Blonda Bs Gift Boutique
320-828-1643
511 Main Street
Holdingford, MN 56340
Coborns
320-363-0011
1500 Elm Street NE
Dahlins Supermarket
320-356-7472
106 Avon Ave. S, PO Box 66
Avon, MN 56310
Kevins Countryside
320-363-7459
13385 County Road 3
Avon, MN 56310
MN Mobility
320-356-7274
www.mnmobility.com
SERVICES
AmeriGas
320-356-7377
420 County Rd. 50
Avon, MN 56310
Avon Marine
320-267-0440
211 Stratford Street
Avon, MN 56310
www.avonmarinemn.com

Budde Trucking
320-356-7951
34082 Char Avenue
Avon, MN 56310
Ernsts Locksmith
320-356-2105
503 Avon Avenue N
Avon, MN 56310

M&D Salon & Spa LLC

320-356-7943
111 Avon Avenue S
Avon, MN 56310
Mechanical Brothers
Plumbing and Heating
320-356-7100
508 First St. SE
Avon, MN 56310
mechanicalbrothers.com
Mitchell-Pryzbilla
Auction Company
320-845-4612
18909 County Rd 54
Albany, MN 56307
www.midwestauctions.com/
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of Avon
110 Ave. S Avon 320-356-7961
BOAT LETTERING ALL YOUR FARM SIGN NEEDS

SNOWMOBILE LETTERING & DESIGNS
AND MUCH MORE!
Preferred
Controls Inc.
460 Huskie Drive
Albany, MN 56307
320-845-6772
www.preferredcontrols.com
Business Directory
SERVICES continued SIGNS/ADVERTISING/ UTILITIES/
VETERINARY
Lake
Country
NEWS
COMMUNICATIONS
St. Joseph Verizon

320-363-4562
710 County Road 75 E
Everything Signs
320-746-0746
500 Main St.
Holdingford, MN 56340
www.everythingsigns..com
The Enterprise
320-845-2700
PO Box 310
Willenbring, Dahl, Wocken Albany, MN 56307
www.albanyenterprise.com
& Zimmermann PLLC
320-356-7929
The Peripheral Vision
300 Avon Ave.
320-356-7858
Avon, MN 56310
100 Avon Ave. S
willenbring.com
Avon, MN 56310
www.tpvhq.com
Williams Dingmann
Family Funeral Homes
Sign Design
320-356-7337
320-352-6577
107 Avon Street S
522 Sinclair Lewis Avenue
Avon, MN 56310
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
www.williamsdingman.com
Albany Mutual Telephone

320-845-2101
131 6th Street
Albany, MN 56307
www.albanytel.com
Veterinary Service
320-845-6930
551 Railroad Ave.
Albany, MN 56307
www.lakecountryvetservice.com
THE WOODSHOP
OF AVON, INC.
Where Cabinetry is an Art
Custom Cabinetry
1452 Railroad Ave. W, P.O. Box 510 Albany, MN 56307
320-845-7141 Fax 320-845-4377

www.thewoodshopofavon.com
16th Annual
4R Ranch
PUMPKIN
DAYS
2015 Schedule:
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October 10th
October 17th
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320-845-2208
320-845
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Admission Includes:
Hay Bale Maze
Horse Drawn Ride
Corn Maze
Farm Animals to See
Games
Also Available:
Pony Rides
Haunted Hay Ride
Snacks
Pumpkins
(Pick your own or pre-picked)
Avon
Co
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10 miles
Kiddie Train Rides

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3.5 Miles South of Avon on County Road 9
On Pelican Lake St. Anna, MN
Excellent Home Cooking

4 miles north of Avon on Co. Rd. 9,
turn left on Co. Rd. 154 - located next to the
public boat landing
320-845-4666
In Business Since 1981
I-94
Preferred Controls Inc.

320-845-6772
460 Huskie Drive
Albany, MN 56307
www.preferredcontrols.com
Daily/Nightly
Specials
Sunday Smorgasbord
Wednesday
Taco
Night
Accommodations
For Up To
400 People
Weddings
Parties
Receptions
Anniversaries
every day
Did you know?
There are eight lakes within miles of each other,
including the Spunk Lakes: Lower, Middle, and Upper
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1500 Elm Street East, St. Joseph, MN 56374

(320) 363-0011
Open 24 Hours
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RE/MAX Results
DeeDee Fisher, GRI
Residential Housing
Specialist
Buying or Selling?
Call DeeDee Today!
Your Local
Hometown Realtor!
320-356-7268
www.avonbodyshop.com
430 County Road 50, PO Box 247
Avon, MN 56310
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3950 3rd Street North

St. Cloud, Minnesota 56303
Cell: (320) 260-7629
ddfisher@remax.net
www.SoldByDeeDee.com
Each Office Independently Owned and Operated.
Our Family Caring
for Your Family
PRIMARY CARE
CHI Albany Area Health would like

to welcome Jennifer Gannon, PA-C
to our primary care team!
Pictured left to right, front row: Charlene Gerner, PA-C, Teresa Hamiel, PA-C
back row: Daron Gersch, MD, Nathan Brever, MD, Libby Brever, MD
URGENT CARE
Eric Fly
PA-C
Dan Rickard
PA-C
Josh Arickx
PA-C
Health Care
Services Include:
Family Medicine Urology

Emergency Medicine
Internal Medicine Urgent Care
General Surgery
Orthopedics Podiatry
Sleep Studies Swing Beds
Physical, Occupational
& Speech Therapies
Diabetes & Nutritional Education
Partnered with our afliate
CHI Health at Home
Albany Area Hospital: 320.845.2121 Albany Medical Clinic: 320.845.2157

Albany Medical Clinic Hours: Mon - Fri 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat 8 a.m. - noon Urgent Care: Mon Thurs noon 8 p.m. Fri 10 a.m. 6 p.m.
Avon Medical Clinic: 320-356-7602 Avon Clinic Hours Mon 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Tues - Thurs 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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Mayor Hugh Knox

Welcome to Avon................................................. Page 2

Avon has several identified areas of economic

JEFF & DALE LANGE

FULL SERVICE EXCAVATING

Sitework, Basements, Install & Repair of

STAINED GLASS STUDIO

Our services include:

320-356-9211 438 First St. SE, Avon, MN

An Independently Owned Member, McGladrey Alliance

107 Avon Ave. S. Suite 1, Avon, MN 56310

Pictured left to right: Angie Brown, Pharmacist; Sarah (Kaufman) Grutsch,

Urgent Care/After hours call: 320-224-0827

Compassionate, quality service because we care.

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

Your Local Hometown

106 Avon Ave. S, Avon, MN 320-356-7472

Groceries Fresh Produce Meat

Cold Spring Bakery Goods - Fresh Daily

Hours: Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Page 4 2015 Avon Resource Guide

12261 County Rd. 4 Avon, MN 56310

Main Street looking north,

and Nick, born in 1865.

Avon State Bank, Avon Minnesota, 1940.

2015 Avon Resource Guide Page 5

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL

Over 25 Years Experience

Galen & Karen Donabauer

1012 Hamlet Dr. N Avon

GARY & LORA SILVERS

TOLL FREE 877-845-7368

Summer Lunch Hours:

Tues.-Sun. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Tues.-Thurs. 5-10 p.m.

421 Stratford St.

320-356-7943 Avon, MN mdsalonspa.com

2015 Avon Resource Guide Page 7

Avon Area Chamber

P.O. Box 293

Autumn in Avon committee members Renee Thelen (from

Rini 320-492-2405 or 320-282-6088

Marinus Verwijs - DL#36888

For God so loved the world that He gave His only

PO Box 306 Blattner Drive, Avon, MN

Robb Berscheid, Owner

Ultra Fast Internet | Phone | Cellular | TV

2015 Avon Resource Guide Page 9

Permits and Licensing

Building and Zoning Permits:

Building permits are required to reshingle, reside,

Burning Permits - Call before you burn!

The compost site is available to city and township

Residential & Commercial

BONDED AND INSURED

Family owned and operated

39002 County Road 9

H: (320) 845-4612 C: (320) 250-2108

2015 Avon Resource Guide Page 11

Avon Police Department

& ZIMMERMANN PLLC

It is important to ask your attorney about