Holdingford Resource Guide 2013

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Table of ContentsWelcome to Holdingford ...........................................Page 4 Quick Reference Phone Numbers ..........................Page 5 History ..............................................................................Page 6City of Holdingford .....................................................Page 7Commercial Club ..........................................................Page 9Holdingford Fire Department ................................. Page 10Public Utilities ............................................................. Page 11Community Services ................................................ Page 12Community Organizations ..................................... Page 13Churches ....................................................................... Page 14Soldiers Shrine ............................................................ Page 15Community Events Calendar ................................ Page 16Holdingford Sno-Flyers ........................................... Page 17Parks & Recreation .................................................... Page 18Lake Wobegon Trail .................................................. Page 19Education .............................................................Pages 20-22Medical ..................................................................Pages 24-27Business Directory.............................................Pages 28-30

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Holdingford!Welcome to the city of

Whether you are coming for a visit or coming here to live, you will be welcomed in Holdingford! The City of Holdingford is located 10 miles north of Interstate 94, on County Road 9, (take the Avon exit). We are located on what we believe is the most beautiful section of the Lake Wobegon Trail. From our Lake Wobegon Trailhead Park, you can bike south, through our covered bridge, which just happens to be the longest covered bridge in Minnesota, through the countryside, past Two Rivers Lake, on your way to meet up with the east and west section of the Wobegon Trail. Or from our Trailhead Park you can bike north to the Mississippi River Bridge and see Blanchard Dam below as you cross the bridge. In Veterans Park, we have a campground that will accommodate everything from tents to motor homes, playground equipment, skateboard ramps, lighted volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, a softball fi eld and a park shelter that can be rented for get-togethers. Another popular attraction is the Soldiers Shrine, which is the fi rst and oldest memorial in

the United States dedicated to the Veterans of World War II. For folks interested in calling Holdingford home, we have numerous developed building sites available, with amenities such as an excellent K thru 12 school system, restaurants, retail, parks, churches, civic organizations, several area lakes, and a Block Nurse program to help the elderly stay in their own homes as long as possible. For those wishing to start or move a business here, The City of Holdingford has industrial and commercial sites available, with tax incentives to help you get started. Please take a few minutes and look at our website www.holdingfordmn.us to see a great aerial view of Holdingford, and check out the interesting links for more details of our city.

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Holdingford!Welcome to the city of


Holdingford was named after pioneer Irishman Randolph Holding, who came to the area in 1868. He homesteaded on the west side of a ford area on South Two Rivers, where he started a general store and platted out his vision of the future village. In 1872, he was appointed fi rst postmaster of “Holding’s Ford” located at his general store. The building still stands as a house today. At about the same time on the east side of South Two Rivers, the village of Wardeville townsite was platted and had fi ve homes. In 1885, the fi rst St. Mary’s Church was built by Scotch-Irish Catholics on the west side of South Two Rivers, as well as the fi rst school across the road. The name of the post offi ce was changed to HoldingFord in 1894, and moved to the east side of the river (Wardville) with Valentine Batz as Postmaster. Two years later, the village of Holding and Wardeville combined to be Holding Ford on August 22, 1896. Also the same year, Union Evangelical Church was started on the east side of the new village. In the early part of the 20th century, the village of Holding was a very energetic and thriving village as an economic business and social center for the area. From 1907-09, the Soo Line Railroad was built through Holding Ford, and in 1908 the local newspaper, The Advertizer, started publishing.

1911 saw the beginning of St. Hedwig’s Catholic Church, and in 1915 St. Mary’s Church was rebuilt on the east side, as the fi rst church on the west side had burned down. A concrete bridge built in 1919 over Two Rivers helped advance Holding Ford to become the biggest trading center for miles around. The addition of the Congregational Church, started in 1921, added to the diversity of faith. After several earlier attempts to change the name of the village, fi nally in 1930 the name was changed from Holding to Holdingford, distinguishing the diff erence between the township and the village. During prohibition, Stearns County became a large producer of moonshine with a majority of the farmers in the area distilling spirits. Stearns County spirits made their way to Minneapolis, St. Paul, Chicago and Canada. The product was nicknamed “Minnesota 13” after the seed corn it was made from. Many say Holdingford was the unoffi cial moonshine capital of Minnesota. The Holdingford Soldier’s Shrine, built in 1942, was the fi rst World War II memorial in the United States. In 1946, Konsor Welding was established, and eventually became DCI when it moved to Waite Park in 1965.

In its heydays of the 1950s-60s Holdingford had:• 3 car dealerships.• 2 meat markets with groceries • 2 more grocery stores• 2 hardware stores• restaurant with bar, bowling, and dance hall• variety store• movie theatre• lumber yard• municipal liquor store• 2 gas stations• bank• legion club• funeral home

Klisch & Langset Store in Holdingford, early 1900s.

Main Street Holdingford, 1915.

History of HoldingfordHistory of Holdingford

Mitchell’s Saw Mill, Holdingford, 1909.

Information gathered at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holdingford,_Minnesotahttp://www.hermansfairview.blogspot.com/search/label/religonhttp://www.hermansfairview.blogspot.com/2006/11/dci-in-holdingford.html

1949, Fun Center opened Oct. 22, A. J. Schroder.


420 Main St., PO Box 69Holdingford, MN 56340

320-746-2966Email: [email protected]

www.holdingfordmn.us

City Council:Ernie Schmit, Mayor .................................................. 746-2603Lewis Becker ................................................................ 290-2616Sue Marstein................................................................ 746-2787Mike Odden ................................................................. 746-2991Lloyd Rausch ............................................................... 250-4032

City Counccilil:

City of Holdingford

City Personnel:Sandra Meer, Clerk/Treasurer ................................ 746-2966Kathy O’Hara, Custodian/Park Manager ............ 293-6687Jeremy Freudenrich, Maintenance Supervisor ....................................... 746-2673Adam Krebs, Maintenance Specialist ................. 746-2673Pat Meier, Municipal Liquor Store Manager .... 746-2892Keith Hommerding, Fire Chief .............................. 746-2244Pat Meier, Deputy Chief & Safety Offi cerDorine Rausch, Secretary & Medical Offi cer

Offi cial Appointmentsand Department LiaisonsAsst. Clerk-TreasurerErnie SchmitAccountantSchlenner, Wenner & Co.EngineersSEH - Scott LangeDepositoryStearns Bank - HoldingfordNewspaperAlbany EnterpriseWebmasterMike Odden

Liaison Offi cers:ClerkErnie SchmitFire DepartmentSusan Marstein/Lewis BeckerMaintenance DepartmentLloyd RauschLiquor DepartmentLewis Becker/Susan MarsteinParks Dept.Mike Odden


Holding in Partnership Committee

For more information on the H.I.P. Committee, call 320-746-2966.

CommunityPicnicAugust

HoldingfordDazeJuly

CarShowJuly

Caramel Roll Bike

RideJune

ChristmasTree

LightingDecember

CancerWalkJuly


Holdingford Commercial Club

Holdingford Commercial Club

The purpose of the Commercial Club is to cooperatively advertise and promote continued business or business expansion for the sake of the local community. The club meets the fi rst Monday of every month.

2013 Offi cersPresident: Robb BerscheidVice President: Jeremy FreudenrichSecretary/Treasurer: Karen Solarz

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Welcome to Holdingford from all of us here at the Holdingford Fire Department. Holdingford Fire Department was established in 1896 and our members continue to serve our city and our surrounding area proudly. We also serve Holding Township and portions of Krain and Brockway Townships. We respond to all types of emergencies, from structure or car fi res to auto accidents to water rescues, but the majority of our calls are medical calls. Our members are all trained as Minnesota State Certifi ed Fire Fighter 1 & 2, Hazmat and First Responders. We also have two EMTs in our department.

Our department is staff ed by 20 dedicated members. We average 90 calls per year. On the second and fourth Thursdays we have our monthly meetings and training exercises. We are currently looking for a few new members. If interested, please contact any member. I’m proud to be a member of the Holdingford Fire Department for the past 21 years. I have served as chief for the past two years. I enjoy the camaraderie and the service this organization provides to our community. I sincerely hope you and your family feel welcomed and safe in our community. If we can be of any help, please call us at 320-746-2244.

Sincerely,Keith Hommerding, Holdingford Fire Chief

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ELECTRIC POWER: Xcel Energy provides uninterrupted commercial and residential service. Electric rates are available upon request at (800)895-4999.GARBAGE: Residential garbage and recycling services are available through Tom’s Refuse. Garbage pickup is on Tuesday. Recycling pickup is every other Friday. Call Tom’s Refuse for more information at 320-836-2206.TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES: Various internet, cable, long distance telephone, digital TV and cellular services are available through the following providers:Verizon 800-922-0204, Xtratyme 888-987-2896, Midcontinent 800-888-1300, Integra 866-468-3472, Albany Mutual Telephone 320-845-2101, DirecTV 800-783-1376.WATER: Holdingford’s municipal water system consists of a 200,000 gallon elevated water storage tank. The average pumping rate per day is 40,000 gallons. Current water rates and billing information are available upon request at 746-2966.WASTEWATER: Holdingford’s municipal wastewater consists of a mechanical treatment plant. Current wastewater rates are available upon request at 746-2966.

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POST OFFICE: Holdingford has a fi rst-class post offi ce. The Holdingford Post Offi ce has all mail services available, with Express Mail overnight delivery to most major market cities and First Class Mail overnight delivery to Minneapolis-St. Paul. It is located at 105 Plymouth Street.LIBRARY: Not far from Holdingford, the Albany Public Library, located at 400 Railroad Ave., is a 3,000 sq. ft. spacious building. It is one of thirty-one 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.NEWSPAPERS: The Albany Enterprise is a weekly newspaper. that covers news and events in and around the Holdingford area. The city also has daily delivery of the St. Cloud Times, Minneapolis Tribune, USA Today, and Pioneer Press. The Mid-Minnesota Shopper, Hometown News, Morrison Couonty Record, 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.TELEVISION: Digital TV from Albany Mutual Telephone is all digital with over 155 channels and multiple package options. Visit www.albanytel.com or call 845-2101. Cable service is provided by Mid-Continent (800) 888-1300, serving Holdingford and the surrounding area.

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Community OrganizationsAmerican Legion Auxiliary The auxiliary is made up of women who are wives, sisters, children and grandchildren of veterans. Poppy day is held in May with all donations going back to the veterans. Proceeds are used for the ice cream social, Christmas gifts and decorations. This year a veteran was sent on a fi shing trip to Ely. Meat raffl es are also held during the winter to raise money for school and community support. Contact Karen Solarz at 320-250-6903 for more information. Located on Main Street, Holdingford.

American Legion Post #211 The American Legion Post #211 meets the third Monday of every month at 8 p.m. Their facility is available to rent for your events. Please call Ernie Schmit at 746-2966.

Holdingford Area Historical Society The goal of the Holdingford Area Historical Society is to preserve the history of the Holdingford area. Activities include a fl oat in the Holdingford Daze parade, T-shirts sold at various events and locations, the Welna building restoration, the boxcar mural at the Lake Wobegon Bike Trail Head, and video taken of the Milbrandt excavation on the Holdingford Historical Society You Tube Channel. For more information, contact Sue Marstein at [email protected].

Holdingford Commercial Club The purpose of the Commercial Club is to cooperatively advertise and promote continued business or business expansion for the sake of the local community. The club meets the fi rst Monday of every month.

Holdingford Helping Hands Outreach Helping Hands Outreach began by reaching out to help older adults who were experiencing challenges to remain safely and comfortably in their homes. Their vision is to facilitate the caring of good neighbors in all parts of our service area. We work to help the community to become more mindful of the older adults and adults with disabilities, not only because they may be in need of some support, but because they are valuable assets to help build our community. For more information, contact 746-9960.

Holdingford Lioness Club Our club was organized in 1976 to be a service organization and auxiliary to Lions International, whose focus is on programs for the sight and hearing impaired. Our purpose is to provide an opportunity for women to become actively involved in community service through local projects. For more information, contact Sharon Berscheid at 746-2121.

Holdingford Lions Club Lions Club meets the second Monday of each month at the Minnesota 13 Restaurant, Holdingford. The Lions

Club sponsors such events as the Indoor Fishing Contest on the last Sunday in February, the LWTA Caramel Roll Ride, the Walk of Hope, Holdingford Daze Parade, the Picnic in the Park on the last Sunday in August, and our Evening of Entertainment. For more information, contact Joe Christensen at 320-746-2619.

Holdingford Sno-Flyers The Holdingford Sno-Flyers were offi cially established in 1968. The Sno-Flyers were organized by a group of people that had a love of the winter outdoors. The Club belongs to state and federal snowmobiling organizations that are crucial for maintaining laws that protect snowmobiling and other outdoor recreation. The Sno-Flyers have about 30 members and hold their annual membership meeting the third Saturday of October at 8 p.m. at the Sno-Flyers Clubhouse. If interested in joining or if you have questions, contact Sue or Doug Marstein at 746-2787 or stop in at Jim’s Snowmobile & Marine and talk with Scott Paggen.

Holdingford Sportsman’s Club The club’s mission is to promote hunting and fi shing among all age groups, as well as help conserve our natural resources. The club meets the fi rst Thursday of every month.

Holdingford Women of Today The Holdingford Women of Today is a women’s group that focuses on community service. Some of their projects include the back-to-school meal for the elementary school open house in the fall, pillow cleaning and the Santa breakfast at Christmas time. Meetings are held on the fi rst Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Holdingford Civic Center. For more information, contact Debbie Kostreba at 320-746-2649.

Petals to Pedals Garden Club The Petals to Pedals Garden Club has taken on the task of creating several beautiful fl ower gardens near the trail head and at the American Legion Park. Meetings are held the fi rst Thursday of the month at City Hall. For more information, call 746-2966.

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Community Events

EventsAprilSaturday - Lions Evening of EntertainmentMaySt. Anna Sportsmens Club/The Landing Annual Open Catch & Release Walleye Tournament, held the Saturday after the fi shing opener every year on Two Rivers Lake.JuneLake Wobegon Trail Caramel Roll Ride, 8 a.m.JulyHoldingford DazeCar Show, Cancer Walk, Wobegon Trail 5K Fun Run and Walk, Children’s Rides, Parade, Crafts, Softball Tournament, Dance, Volleyball TournamentAugustHoldingford Area Family Picnic

December Christmas Tree Lighting Winter Sno-Flyers Annual Vintage Snowmobile RunFebruary Lions Indoor Fishing Contest on the last Sunday in February

Food, music, games, a car show and parade are just some of the family-fun activities held in July at the annual “Holdingford Daze,” which typically attracts thousands of people from throughout central Minnesota and beyond.

Visit http://holdingfordmn.us/calendar/month.phpfor specifi c dates on area events.


Holdingford Sno-Flyers

HOLDINGFORD

SNO-FLYERS

Clubhouse is located 2 miles South of Holdingford on Cty. Rd. 9, 1 mile East on 400th St.

Open Saturdays and Sundays December through March.

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The Holdingford Sno-Flyers were offi cially established in 1968. The Sno-Flyers were organized by a group of people that had a love of the winter outdoors. This group started meeting together, raised money and built one of the few snowmobile clubhouses in the state of Minnesota. The Sno-Flyer Clubhouse is located outside of Holdingford just off County Road 9. The two-story building hosts a bar and kitchen area, lounge areas, bathrooms and fi replaces on each level. It is open weekends December through March for passing visitors, snowmobilers, and ice fi shermen to stop in for food and beverages. Fun Runs (Poker Runs) are held throughout the winter on Saturdays and Sundays and are enjoyed by young and old. The club belongs to state and federal snowmobiling organizations that are crucial for maintaining laws that protect snowmobiling and other outdoor recreation. The Sno-Flyers sponsor snowmobile safety classes that are held yearly for 12- to 18-year-old youngsters to learn the safe and legal way to ride snowmobiles. The club hosts an annual landowner appreciation dinner to thank landowners who permit snowmobile trails

through their land. An annual Vintage Snowmobile Run is also held yearly as a fundraiser and great get-together. The Sno-Flyers have about 30 members and hold their annual membership meeting the third Saturday of October at 8 pm at the Sno-Flyers Clubhouse. If interested in joining or if you have questions, contact Sue or Doug Marstein at 746- 2787 or stop in at Jim’s Snowmobile & Marine and talk with Scott Paggen.


Holdingford SchoolsIndependent School District #738

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Nestled in the beautiful hills and woods of northern Stearns County, Holdingford Schools are located nine miles north of I-94. It consists of four communities; Opole, St. Anna, St. Wendel and Holdingford. The district facilities are conveniently located at one site. The secondary school was constructed in 1970 and in 1996 the elementary school was added. Current enrollment is about 1,100 students and remains steady. The school district has an excellent reputation

because of the community and staff commitment to our students. Students are the centerpiece of the community. Evidence backs up this claim. The community supports the schools with an additional operating levy of $500 per student. Holdingford students consistently exceed the state averages in all categories of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments. Holdingford’s Community Education Program is vibrant and responsive to our community. We provide classes throughout the year including summer recreation and swim lessons.

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• Specialists in media, art, physical education, vocal & instrumental music and Spanish.• Supurb fi ne arts program which include music concerts and art shows.• A low overall educator/student ratio of 17:1 • All day, every day kindergarten.• Early Childhood Family Education for preschoolers and parents.• Full time nursing service.• Enrichment activities for gifted/ highly-motivated students.• Active volunteer program.• Variety of athletic activities.• Active Parent Teacher Association.• Special Education and Title programs provided by highly-qualifi ed instructors.• State-of-the-Art technology.


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HIGH SCHOOL• Science class off erings range from introductory biology to physics.• College credit in English, mathematics and social studies.• Complete mathematics curriculum up to calculus.• One of the largest FFA chapters in the state.• Streaming Interactive video classrooms open up a wide variety of access and opportunities.• Creative dramatics in the English/speech and theater departments.• Special Education teachers with multiple licensures and training in specialized disability areas.• Strong co-curricular and athletic opportunities.• Guidance services off ering academic, social, emotional and career guidance.• Interventions to support positive behavior and academic success.


The following colleges and universities are within a 35- to 70-mile radius of Holdingford.

Colleges and Universities

St. Cloud State University720 4th Avenue SouthSt. Cloud, MN 56301-4498(320) 308-0121www.stcloudstate.edu

St. Cloud Technical andCommunity College1540 Northway DriveSt Cloud, MN 56303-1240(320) 308-5000 (800) 222-1009www.sctcc.edu

Rasmussen College226 Park Ave SouthSt. Cloud, MN 56301-3713(320) 251-5600www.rasmussen.edu

Regency Beauty Institute110 2nd Street So.Waite Park, MN 56387(320) 251-0500

St. Scholastica4150 2nd Street South, Ste 550St. Cloud, MN 56301(320) 529-6663

College of Saint Benedict37 S College AveSt. Joseph, MN 56374(320) 363-5011www.csbsju.edu

Saint John’s UniversityPO Box 2000Collegeville, MN 56321(320) 363-2011www.csbsju.edu

Alexandria Technical College1601 Jeff erson StAlexandria, MN 56308(888) 234-1222www.alextech.org

Ridgewater CollegeWillmar Campus21010 15th Avenue NWPO Box 1097Willmar, MN 56201(800) 722-1151www.ridgewater.mnscu.edu

Minnesota School of Business1201 2nd Street So.Waite Park, MN 56387(320) 257-2000www.msbcollegeedu.com

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Medical CareMedical Carephysicals, 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 our health system. Some symptoms appropriate for urgent care include: upper respiratory infections, urinary tract infections, minor burns, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration and 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 certifi ed 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 fi nd 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 Healthcare’s 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 a digital mammography unit.

SWING BED PROGRAM Albany Area Hospital also off ers a swing bed program. The transition to swing bed is after a three-day hospital stay and includes skilled nursing, physical or occupational therapy and medication administration, as well as a weekly visit by the patient’s attending provider. Patients in the swing bed program can be transitioned to AAHMC 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 off ers 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 qualifi ed and has a great reputation for delivering rehab services in a positive, caring manner, focused solely on making patients well.

HOSPITAL & CLINIC SERVICES The hospital and emergency department are open 24 hours a day. The emergency room is staff ed 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 keeping with the commitment to provide exceptional and up-to-date patient care, Albany Area Hospital installed a bone density machine. A bone density (DEXA) exam is the most accurate way to test for bone loss, which can lead to

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320-356-1000Fax: 320-356-1053

(320) 845-2032Railroad Ave., Albany


Mother of Mercy Nursing Home is a 76-bed Medicare and Medicaid certifi ed nursing home facility built on three levels with large private and semi-private rooms where residents of each fl oor 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-the-clock licensed nursing staff are provided to residents in need of short stay care, long-term care, and memory care.

Mother of Mercy Apartments is a 32-unit independent living apartment complex. Designed to off er safe, convenient living, it also off ers three diff erent 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 off ers 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.

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.

Medical CareMedical Care 320-845-40031-800-929-414321837 County Road 54Albany, MN 56307www.gasservice.net

“Your Dependable Propane Supplier”

GAS SERVICECOMPANY

PROUDLY SERVING THE HOLDINGFORD AREA BY PROVIDING:

• 24/7 Emergency Service• Automatic Delivery Option

• Payment Programs• Safe & Dependable Service

746- 2582

Scegura Insurance Agency

39002 County Road 9 Avon, MN 56310

Family owned and operated for over 40 years”

If It’sImportant

To You...

• Auto• Home• Farm• Crop• Business• Renters• Cycle• RV• Life• Health• Disability• Medicare Supplements

Call Us

Our purpose is to provide an opportunity for women to become actively involved in community service through projects which include:

Cancer Walk of Hope Gifts for JoyCommunity Picnic Girl Scout Liaison Community Garage Sale High School Scholarships Caramel Roll Ride Lions Club Liaison Food Shelf Liaison Welcome Wagon

Holdingford Lioness Club“We Make a Difference”

Our club was organized in 1976 to be a service organization and auxiliary to Lions International, whose focus is on programs for the sight and hearing impaired.

For more information contact Sharon Berscheid at 746-2121.

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


Business DirectoryINSURANCE SERVICESExceeding expectations for over 50 years.

We are a Trusted Choice Agency

HOLDINGFORD

Agency Manager/Agent

Located in Stearns Bank,

Holdingford

Phone: 320-746-2938Fax: 320-746-2263

E-mail: [email protected]

Daniel Fiedler

Cafe8 am-8 pm

Tavern11 am-2 am

CateringTake-Out

Private PartiesBaked Goods

CateringTake-Out

Private PartiesBaked Goods

AGRICULTUREHoldingford Mill320-746-2281 Fax: 320-746-2281130 Plymouth Street, PO Box 240Holdingford, MN 56340

AUTOMOTIVE/CONVENIENCE STOREAlbany Chrysler Center320-845-2801 Toll free 800-392-342634650 225th AvenueAlbany, MN 56307www.albanychrysler.com

Holdingford Gas & Grocery320-746-2585211 River StreetHoldingford, MN 56340

Jim’s Snowmobile & Marine320-746-2165130 River Street, PO Box 273 Holdingford, MN 56340www.jimssnowmobileandmarine.com

The Store 320-356-727337215 County Road 9Avon, MN 56310

CHURCHES Community Country Church320-746-000542457 171st AvenueHoldingford, MN 56340www.communitycountrychurch.org

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

Holding in Partnership - H.I.P. 320-746-2966 Ernie Schmit

Helping Hands Outreach320-746-9960511 Main StreetHoldingford, MN 56340www.holdingfordhelpinghands.org

Holdingford American Legion320-746-2880560 Main StreetHoldingford, MN 56340

Holdingford Area Historical SocietyHerman Ebnet: 320-746-2506Sue Marstein: 320-746-2787PO Box 69Holdingford, MN 56340Holdingford.org

Holdingford Commercial ClubPO Box 35Holdingford, MN 56340

Holdingford Lioness Club320-746-2121Sharon Berscheid

Holdingford Lions320-746-261938917 Timber RoadAvon, MN 56310

Holdingford Snow Flyers2 miles South of Holdingford on Cty. Rd. 9 1 Mile East on 400th Street


Business Directory

We Make Tough, Durable, Outdoor Marine Plastic Products

Dock Bumpers

39105 County Road 151Avon, MN 56310

www.acrytekplastics.com

Dock Wheels

Custom Fabrication

CONTRACTORS/CONSTRUCTION/CABINETS Berscheid Custom Cabinets320-746-253118503 Two Rivers RoadAvon, MN 56310

Hommerding Plumbing/Heating/AC320-746-2658 Cell: 320-290-033216303 450th Street Holdingford, MN 56340

Jeff ’s Custom Cabinets320-746-270139443 185th AvenueAvon, MN 56310

Ripplinger Plumbing320-746-3070 / 320-573-4400St. Rosa Lumber320-836-2284 Toll free 888-276-175129033 County Road 17Freeport, MN 56331www.strosalumber.com

Studer Custom Cabinets320-746-812116464 400 StreetAvon, MN 56310

Wm. D. Scepaniak, Inc.320-746-3331572 4th StreetHoldingford, MN 56340

DINING/ENTERTAINMENT/LIQUORCorner Pizza320-746-2536581 South Main StreetHoldingford, MN 56340

Holdingford Municipal Liquor320-746-2264451 Main StreetHoldingford, MN 56340

Minnesota 13320-228-0111530 Main StreetHoldingford, MN 56340

Panther Distillery320-859-2256300 Pike Street Osakis, MN 56360www.pantherdistillery.comPelican Lake Ballroom320-845-283118419 County Road 154Avon, MN 56310 St. Anna Sports Bar 320-356-775337224 County Road 9Avon, MN 56310 The Landing320-845-466618527 County Road 154Avon, MN 56310 EDUCATIONHoldingford Public School District #738320-746-2221PO Box 250, 900 5th StreetHoldingford, MN 56340www.isd738.org

FINANCIAL/INSURANCEAvon State Bank320-356-7334104 Avon Avenue NorthAvon, MN 56310www.avonstatebank.comNorthwestern Mutual320-251-67113315 Roosevelt Road, Suite 300St. Cloud, MN 56301 Scegura Insurance320-746-258239002 County Road 9Avon, MN 56310 Stearns Bank320-746-2261580 Main StreetHoldingford, MN 56340www.stearnsbank.comStearns Insurance Services320-746-2938Main Street - PO Box 207Holdingford, MN 56340

FLORIST/NURSERYHuls Nursery, LLC320-363-8110 Cell: 320-267-153912261 County Road 4Avon, MN 56310www.hulsnursery.com

Pat’s Floral Design320-746-240917807 440th Street Holdingford, MN 56340 HEALTHCARE/PHARMACYAlbany Area Home Health & Hospice161 4th Street, Suite BAlbany, MN 56307

Albany Area Hospital and Medical Center320-845-2121 hospital320-845-2157 clinic300 3rd Ave.Albany, MN 56307

Albany Family Dentistry320-845-2032421 Railroad AvenueAlbany, MN 56307

Healthy Glo320-248-9586Main StreetHoldingford, MN 56340

K&S Pharmacy320-356-1000 Fax: 320-356-1053107 Avon Ave. S, Ste. 1Avon, MN 56310


Business Directory

420 Cty. Road 50, Avon, MN 56310 • www.amerigas.com

320-356-7377

R E L I A B L E , S A F E , R E S P O N S I V E

Holdingford American Legion

OPEN WED.-SAT. 5 PM. TO 1 A.M.SUN. 1 P.M. TO MIDNIGHT

Rental availability, call to book your event today!

CRIBBAGE EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHTHappy Hour: Wed., Thurs., Fri. 5-6 p.m.

320-746-2880560 MAIN STREET • HOLDINGFORD

MANUFACTURING/METAL WORKS/FABRICATIONAcrytek Plastics, Inc.320-746-316139105 County Road 151Avon, MN 56310www.acrytekplastics.comBerkon Outdoors320-746-0123470 Industrial DriveHoldingford, MN 56340www.berkonoutdoors.com Ken’s Custom Iron320-746-816137634 County Road 9Avon, MN 56310www.kensiron.comTwo River Enterprises320-746-3156 Fax: 320-746-3158490 River Street West, PO Box 70Holdingford, MN 56340

OIL/FUEL/PROPANEAmeri-Gas320-356-7377420 County Road 50Avon, MN 56310 Gas Service Co.320-845-4003 Toll Free 800-929-414321837 County Road 54Albany, MN 56307www.gasservice.com

Gerads Oil Co.320-746-2926PO Box 104Holdingford, MN 56340

REAL ESTATEBerscheid Properties, LLC320-746-2121 Cell: 320-249-3971 Fax: 320-746-313119788 440th Street Holdingford, MN 56340www.berscheidproperties.com

RETAILHeadley Hardware Hank320-746-2973561 West Main StreetHoldingford, MN 56340

SERVICESCorner Stone Photography320-293-278111512 County Road 17Holdingford, MN 56340 My Salon Hair Design320-746-2962Box 97/Main Street Holdingford, MN 56340 We Haul for You320-250-2855www.WeHaulForYou.com

Picture PerfectCreating

beautiful cabinets for over 30 years!

BERSCHEIDCUSTOM CABINETS

CHARLIE BERSCHEID18503 Two Rivers Road

Avon, MN 56310320-746-2531

SIGNS/ADVERTISING/NEWSEverything Signs320-746-0746470 Industrial DriveHoldingford, MN 56340www.everythingsigns.comAlbany Enterprise320-845-2700PO Box 310Albany, MN 56307www.albanyenterprise.com

HulsNursery LLCLocated in St. Wendel

12261 County Rd. 4Avon, MN 56310

TREES • FRUIT TREESEVERGREENS • SHRUBS

PERENNIALSGive Paul or Larry a call!

320-363-8110

www.hulsnursery.com


Everything YouNeed In A Bank� FREE & EASY Checking - personal or business� Competitive, LOW home loan rates� Fast & Flexible Business Loans� Personal & Business Insurance Services

Call 320-746-2261 or stop in.

580 Main St - Holdingford stearnsbank.com Member FDIC.

We get the job

done for you!

Est. 2011Osakis, MN

300 East Pike Street • 320-859-2256Osakis, MN • www.pantherdistillery.com

Distillery Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10am-4pmSat. Noon-4pm

Now Available at a Local Liquor Store

Mix

es like vodka, kicks like whiskey

Holdingford Area Historical SocietyPreserving the history of the Holdingford area.

In an effort to create a beautiful display of the history of Holdingford, funds are being collected to remodel the future site of the Holdingford Museum.

Future home of the Holdingford Historical Museum

Be a part of the preservation effort by purchasing a limited edition of “The Ford in the River”, the history of Holdingford written and published by Father V. Yeserman in 1985.

The book and “MN 13” T-shirts are available at local businesses in

Holdingford and at City Hall.Visit us at: www.holdingford.org

NATHANLic. #5647PM

320-573-4400

PAULLic. #62124320-746-3070

N70

LICENSED, BONDED AND INSURED

Responsible. Reliable.Quality Service.

RIPPLINGERPlumbingRIPPLINGERRRRRR


We Have What You Need

Headley HARDWARE

• Tools • Seeds• Soils • Planters• Garden Equipment• Hank’s Supreme & Valspar Paints• Whirlpool Appliances• Wolverine Shoes• And So Much More!

561 WEST MAIN STREET •HOLDINGFORD, MN

320-746-2973

Everything you need for a beautiful lawn

& garden!We also cut glass, repair windows & screens, and thread pipe. ALL YOUR HUNTING & FISHING LICENSE NEEDS

We Pride Ourselves On Our Service!

Kevin, his family and team of dedicated employees are very proud to celebrate their 45 years and look forward to serving the area in the coming years. Pictured in the photo are front row: Bud Headley (Kevin’s dad and original owner of Headley’s), Mary Headley (Kevin’s mom), back row: Jerry Winkler (2 years), Kevin Headley (owner), Nancy Headley, Rita Jarnot (26 years), Brenda Leukam (5 years), Rosie Fedor (manager 8 years).

Celebrating 45 years of committed service to the Holdingford community and surrounding area

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