Holdingford Resource Guide 2015

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Quick Reference Guide

Police/Stearns County Sheriff Emergency ..............................................................................911 Non-Emergency .........................................................259-3700Fire Department Emergency ..............................................................................911 Non-Emergency .........................................................746-2244Building Permit City Hall ........................................................................746-2966 Nancy Scott, Building Official ....................................... 293-5298Cable Television Albany Mutual Telephone ......................................845-2101 US Cable ...............................................................800-783-2356 XtraTyme Technologies ..................................888-987-2896Education/Services Helping Hands Outreach ........................................746-9960 Holdingford Public Schools ...................................746-2221 Community Education ............................................746-4465Garbage Tom’s Refuse ................................................................836-2206

Hospital/Medical Center Albany Area Hospital ...............................................845-2121 Albany Medical Center ............................................845-2157Newspaper The Enterprise ..............................................................845-2700 Morrison County Record ..................................320-632-2345Post Office ..........................................................................746-2800Reservations City Center & Park Shelter .........................................293-6687 Utilities/Electric/Natural GasElectric/Natural Gas Xcel Energy .....................................................1-800-895-4999Telephone Integra Telecom ................................................866-468-3472Water/Sewer City Hall .........................................................................746-2966 Maintenance Department .....................................293-2015

For more information, please visitwww.holdingfordmn.us


Welcome To Holdingford

You have heard the phrase, “off the beaten path”, Holdingford could be considered just that. Located 10 miles north of Interstate 94, on County Road 9 (Avon Exit), Holdingford lies between rolling hills and winding roads. We are a small town, but we have much to offer, whether you are visiting or if you live in Holdingford.

From our Lake Wobegon Trailhead Park, you can bike south across the longest covered bridge in Minnesota, located just off mainstreet Holdingford. Biking north, you’ll see more beautiful countryside that will take you on to Morrison County and the Mississippi River Bridge and Blanchard Dam. Back in town at the Veterans Park, we have a campground for tents and motor homes. Playground equipment, skateboard ramps, lighted volleyball courts and a softball field are ready for burning off energy. A park shelter can be rented for get-togethers. Our Area Historical Society Museum offers memorabilia

Quick Reference Guide ......................................Page 3 Welcome to Holdingford ..................................Page 4City of Holdingford .............................................Page 6Public Utilities .......................................................Page 7Holdingford Fire Department .........................Page 8Community Services ....................................... Page 11Community Organizations ....................Pages 12-13Community Events Calendar .................Page 14-15Parks & Recreation .....................................Page 16-17Lake Wobegon Trail ......................................... Page 19History .................................................................. Page 20 Churches .............................................................. Page 21Education ....................................................Pages 22-23Medical .........................................................Pages 24-27Business Directory Listings ...................Pages 28-30

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of times long ago. In the center of town, is the Soldiers Shrine. The first and oldest memorial in the United States, it is dedicated to the Veterans of World War II. Holdingford is proud to have many strong civic organizations that help the city and surrounding communities. Our main street commerce is growing; new buildings and exciting new businesses complement existing trade. 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 get you started. We boast an excellent K-12 school system, outstanding churches, restaurants, assisted living, retail shops and businesses; young and old are very important to us here. Come to Holdingford, to visit, or to stay - we are off the beaten path, but it is a nice place to be. See our website for more information about our city www.holdingfordmn.us

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City of Holdingford

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

320-746-2966Email: [email protected]

www.holdingfordmn.us

City Council:Sue Marstein, Mayor ........................................................746-2787Lewis Becker .......................................................................290-2616Eric Berscheid .....................................................................290-6577Mike Odden ........................................................................746-2991Alan Walz .............................................................................309-4512

City Personnel:Sandra Meer, Clerk/Treasurer .......................................746-2966Kathy O’Hara, Custodian/Park Manager ...................293-6687Brian Zapzalka, Maintenance Supervisor ................293-2015Andy Bartkowicz, Maintenance Specialist ...............241-5792Pat Meier, Municipal Liquor Store Manager ...........746-2892Keith Hommerding, Fire Chief .....................................746-2244Pat Meier, Deputy Chief and Safety OfficerDorine Rausch, Secretary and Medical Officer

Official Appointments:Acting Mayor ................................................................Mike OddenAsst. Clerk-Treasurer ................................................ Sue MarsteinAuditor ...................................................Schlenner, Wenner & Co.Engineers ............................................................ SEH - Scott LangeWebmaster ....................................................................Mike Odden

Department Liaisons:Liaison Officers -Clerk - Sue MarsteinFire - Sue Marstein/Alan WalzMaintenance - Eric BerscheidLiquor - Lewis BeckerParks - Mike Odden

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Holdingford American Legion

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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.2015 Offi cersPresident: Eric BerscheidVice President: Mike SceguraSecretary/Treasurer: Ashia Volkers


Public Utilities

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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Holdingford Fire Department

Fire Hall: 746-2244Emergency: 911

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 fires to auto accidents to water rescues, but the majority of our calls are medical calls. Our members are all trained as Minnesota State Certified Fire Fighter 1 & 2, Hazmat and First Responders. We also have two EMTs in our department. Our department is staffed by 24 dedicated members. We average 90 calls per year. On the second and fourth Thursdays we have our monthly meetings and training exercises. I’m proud to be a member of the Holdingford Fire Department for the past 23 years. I have served as chief for the past four 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

Pat MeierDeputy Chief

38 Years

Dylan RisbergTraining Officer

11 Years

Kelly KobernuszSafety Officer

9 Years

Kyle Pundsack4 Years

Keith Hommerding Chief

23 Years

Doug Legatt9 Years

Matt Philippi4 Years

Bruce GeradsTruck Officer

18 Years

Laurie Fiedler9 Years

Dorine RauschMedical Officer

16 Years

Melvin Breth7 Years

Molly Sobania3 Years

Amber SeifermannNew Member

Dan GeradsTraining Officer

15 Years

Tim Winter7 Years

Steve Horvath3 Years

Davis MickelsonNew Member

Dave Yurczyk15 Years

Chad Panek6 Years

Brandon Cottrell3 Years

Adam LaneNew Member

Jim Stang1 Year

Adam AchmannNew Member

Tony StalbergerEquipment Officer

6 Years

Gary & Vicki GeradsP.O. Box 104Holdingford, MN 56340

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PRIMARY CAREURGENT CARE

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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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 LiaisonCommunity Garage Sale High School ScholarshipsLions Club Liaison Food Shelf LiaisonCookies with Santa Making & Serving Husker Football Chili

Holdingford Lioness Club“We Make a Diff erence”

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.

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Community Services

HELPING HANDS ADULT DAY ACTIVITY CENTER A new community service for older adults and adults with disabilities and their caregivers that was founded in 2015. The Center is designed to meet the needs of adults with functional impairments through an individual plan of care. It provides a structured, comprehensive program that includes a variety of health, social and related activities in a protective setting during any part of a day (less than 24 hours). Older adults (age 60 and above) and adults with disabilities (age 18 to 60) can participate at Helping Hands Adult Day Activity Center on a scheduled basis for full days (9 am to 3 pm) from Monday through Friday each week or parts of those days. Extended hours are negotiable. The goal of Helping Hands Adult Day Activity Center is to help its participants to remain in the community, enabling families and other caregivers to continue caring at home for a family member with impairment. If you may be interested in this service, contact the Center Director at (320) 746-9960 or email [email protected].

HELPING HANDS OUTREACH A community organization that helps older adults and adults with disabilities with rides, homemaking, chores, friendly visiting, and other volunteer services to help them remain safely and comfortably in their homes. They also provide health & wellness classes, exercise groups, and health fairs and support to caregivers. Their mission is to help create a healthy community where older adults and adults with disabilities want to live and be a vital part of the community. If you are interested in “helping a neighbor,” contact the Outreach to become a volunteer. For more information go to www.holdingfordhelpinghands.org or if you or a family member needs help, call Helping Hands at (320) 746-9960 or email them at [email protected].

POST OFFICE: Holdingford has a first-class post office. The Holdingford Post Office 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 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 Star Shopper, Hometown News, Morrison County 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 Organizations

American 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. Meat raffles are also held during the winter to raise money for school and community support. Contact Donna Pueringer at 746-2492 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 7:30 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 float 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 on the 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 first Monday of every month.

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 and fourth Monday of each month in 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

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Community Organizations

Parade and the Picnic in the Park on the last Sunday in August. For more information, contact Joe Christensen at 320-746-2619.

Holdingford Sno-Flyers The Holdingford Sno-Flyers were officially 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 fishing among all age groups, as well as help conserve our natural resources. Every year in March, the club holds its “250 Fundraiser.” The club meets the first Thursday of every month. For more information, call Robb Berscheid at 320-746-0746.

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

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Visit http://holdingfordmn.us/calendar/month.php

for specific dates on area events.

Community Events

MaySt. Anna Sportsmens Club/The Landing Annual Open Catch & Release Walleye Tournament, held the Saturday after the fishing opener every year on Two Rivers Lake.JuneLake Wobegon Trail Caramel Roll RideJulyHoldingford Daze - First Saturday after the 4th of JulyCar Show, Cancer Walk, Wobegon Trail 5K Fun Run and Walk, Children’s Rides, Parade, Crafts, Softball Tournament, Dance, Volleyball Tournament, Bean Bag TournamentAugustHoldingford Area Family PicnicSeptemberCaramel Apple Ride - First Saturday after Labor DayDecemberChristmas Tree Lighting JanuarySno-Flyers Annual Vintage Snowmobile RunFebruary Lions Indoor Fishing Contest on the last Sunday in FebruaryMarchSportsmen Club ‘250’ FundraiserHoldingford Firemen’s Breakfast

Events


Community Events

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Holdingford Hometown Happenings Holdingford Hometown Happenings is a community organization with representatives from area businesses. HHH is creating awareness of local businesses and hosting fun community events that support our area. We are proud to represent “shop local” intiatives. We look forward to supporting new business growth in the Holdingford area. To find out what we are up to, look for flyers posted in area businesses, visit us on Facebook or check out the city web page- holdingford.mn.us – calender of events.


Parks & Recreation

ParksVeterans Memorial Park Located on the south end of Main Street, the park features picnic facilities including a shelter and tables, children’s playground, horseshoe pits, and volleyball courts. Camping is available at the Veterans Memorial Park. Eight sites have electricity and concrete slabs. They are avalable for rent for $15 per day. More primitive camping is also available for $5 per day with a one week limit. Cyril Ebnet Ball Field is attached to the Memorial Park. If there is no game or practice underway, round up your family and friends and have a game.

RecreationFishing and Hunting Fishing is excellent at area lakes. Pelican, Two Rivers and Birch Lakes, Pine and Little Pine Lakes, Ochotto Lake, Mary Lake, Lake Runey and Lower and Upper Spunk Lakes have a variety of fish, including walleye, bass, small mouth bass, sunfish, crappies, bullheads, northern pike, and perch. Public access is available for hunting. Deer, grouse, pheasants, and waterfowl are some of the game prevalent in this area.

Skiing and Snowmobiling Cross country skiing is available along the Lake Wobegon Trail. There is a lot of snowmobile activity in this area. Official maps may be picked up at Jim’s Snowmobile and City Hall.

Swimming The high school swimming pool has open swimming and classes through their Community Education program. Showers and lifeguards are available. Swimming at public beaches in area lakes is also available.

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Additional Recreation More recreational opportunities exist within a short driving distance: St. John’s University offers a variety of activities including hiking, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, nature walks, and birding. The university is located 13 miles southeast of Holdingford on Interstate 94. Three golf courses are available for those wishing to enjoy the greens. Fritz Panek’s golf driving range is a real unique experience. It is located east on County Road 17 two miles then north on County Road 3. Located south of Holdingford three miles on County Road 9 is a very unique course as it uses the natural lay of the land and you may run into a cow now and then as it is also a pasture. Albany Golf Club is 10 miles to the southwest and is open to the public and offers a more traditional course. Bowling is available in Albany at Albany Bowling Center.

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Located on the north end of Main Street, this park has a beautiful new rest area, heated bathrooms and water. Tables provide a place to rest after a beautiful ride on the Lake Wobegon Trail.

Lake Wobegon Trail Park

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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 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. • Snowmobile safety classes are held yearly for 12- to 18-year-old youngsters to learn the safe and legal way to ride snowmobiles. • Annual landowner appreciation dinner to thank landowners who permit snowmobile trails through their land.

Bar and kitchen area, lounge areas, bathrooms

and fi replaces on each level.

An annual Vintage Snowmobile Run is also held yearly as a fundraiser and great get-together.

Call 746-2787 for more information on the Holdingford Sno-Flyers

HOLDINGFORD MUNICIPAL LIQUOR

451 Main St. • Holdingford, MN 320-746-2264

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Charitable gambling by Holdingford Fire Fighters Relief and

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Best homemade food you will nd for miles and miles and miles! We promise!!!Best homemade food you will nd for miles and miles and miles! We promise!!!Owners- Jason and Ria Langner

Hours:Monday thru

SaturdayServing

breakfast, lunch and dinner

Every SundayBrunch Buff et

9am – 2pm

COFFEE(proudly serving locally roasted coff ee

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541 Main Street, Holdingford

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• Broasted Chicken• Specialty Burgers• Fresh Baked Cinnamon/Caramel Rolls, Pies, Buns and Biscuits• Homemade Soups and chili

OpeningMay

2015TRAILSIDE

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LAKE WOBEGON

29033 County Road 17 Freeport, MN 56331

320-836-22841-888-276-1751

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ST. ROSALUMBER INC.

AGRICULTURE • COMMERCIAL • RES I DEN TIALCONSTRUCTION, INCARNZEN“We Do It All”DESIGN, BUILDING, WELDING

Full Service Shop for Agriculture,

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Countryside Saloon

320-356-1060Just 5 minutes south of Holdingford in the heart of Stearns County • 37224 Co. Rd. 9 • Avon, MN

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This century old

tavern off ers great food, a friendly

atmosphere & your favorite “spirits”!

“HOME OF THE BEER CAN TOSS”

581 Main St. SouthHoldingford, MNHours: Monday - Closed

Tuesday-Thursday 4-8 p.m.Friday-Sunday 4-9 p.m.

Celebrating over 25 years of Delicious Homemade Pizza

320-746-2536

GOHOLDINGFORD

HUSKERS!

We Now Serve Pasta!


Lake Wobegon Trail

St. John’s University & Arboretum

College of St. Benedict St. Joseph

Stearns County Parks CommissionJay Forstner

Stella Maris Chapel

Trail Mileage:St. Joseph to Avon ...............................9.0 milesAvon to Albany ....................................6.3 milesAlbany to Freeport ..............................5.3 milesFreeport to Melrose .............................6.0 milesMelrose to Sauk Centre .......................9.5 milesAlbany to Holdingford ........................9.4 miles www.lakewobegontrail.com

LEGENDMile PostResortLibraryCampsiteMuseumParkingRestrooms

ShelterSwimmingCollegeTrailsState ParkMunicipal Boundary

Trail Mileage:Sauk Centre to West Union ................ 7.0 milesWest Union to Osakis.......................... 5.0 milesOsakis to Nelson ................................. 5.6 milesNelson to Alexandria .......................... 6.5 milesAlexandria to Garfield ........................ 6.0 milesGarfield to Brandon ............................ 5.4 milesBrandon to Evansville ........................ 4.9 milesEvansville to Melby............................. 4.6 milesMelby to Ashby ................................... 4.2 milesAshby to Dalton .................................. 7.5 milesDalton to Fergus Falls ......................... 8.1 miles

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 8 miles of Lake Wobegon Trail in Todd County. If you connect the Lake Wobegon Trail with Morrison County’s connecting Soo Line Trail and the Central Lakes Trail, which meets the Lake Wobegon Trail in Osakis, you have the LONGEST PAVED RAIL TRAIL in the country – over 120 miles long. The trail is open to bicycling, snowmobiling without studs, walking and rollerblading. The trail was built on two abandoned railroad corridors – the Burlington Northern Santa Fe and the Soo Line.


History of Holdingford

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 first 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 five homes. In 1885, the first St. Mary’s Church was built by Scotch-Irish Catholics on the west side of South Two Rivers, as well as the first school across the road. The name of the post office 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.

Main Street Holdingford,

1915.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Holdingford-Area-Historical-Society/261021347294651

Roller Flour Mill, Holdingford, 1910.

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 first 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, finally in 1930 the name was changed from Holding to Holdingford, distinguishing the difference 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 unofficial moonshine capital of Minnesota.

Holdingford Soldier’s Shrine, located in the corner lot directly across from St. Hedwig’s Church.

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

The Holdingford Soldier’s Shrine, built in 1942, was the first World War II memorial in the United States.

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


Churches

Holdingford Area Catholic Community Mass Schedule

Pastor: Fr. Gregory Mastey • 320-746-2449Monday: 8 AM St. Wendel • 8 AM-10 PM Adoration at All Saints St. Mary

Tuesday: 7 PM Rotating, check bulletinWednesday: 8 AM All Saints St. Hedwig

Thursday: 8 AM St. AnnaFriday: 8 AM Opole (First Fridays also 8 AM St. Wendel)

Saturday: 5 PM St. Wendel & 8 PM St. AnnaSunday: 8 AM All Saints St. Mary & 10 AM Opole

Community Country ChurchPastor: Greggrey Valentine42457 171st AvenueHoldingford, MN 56340320-746-0005Sunday discussion groups: 10:45 a.m.Sunday worship service: 9:30 a.m.Wednesdays: AWANA & S.W.A.T. at 6:30 p.m.

St. Hedwig

St. Mary

Pat’s FloralDesign

320-746-240917807 440th St. Holdingford

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Gloria Brinker, CNHP- Massage - Foot Re exology - Raindrop Technique- Muscle Response Testing

(320) 248-9586Main Street, Holdingford, MN 56340

Young Living Essential OilsHomemade Lotions

Nutritional Supplements

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Education

Holdingford SchoolsIndependent School District #738

(320) 746-2221900 5th Street, Holdingford, MN 56340

www.edline.net/pages/Holdingford_Public_Schools

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 1,000 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. 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.

Educating Today For A Better Tomorrow

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL• Specialists in media, art, physical education and vocal and instrumental music.• Supurb fine 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-qualified instructors.• State-of-the-Art technology.

We are very proud

of our Huskers football team - 2014 Class AA

State Champions!


HIGH SCHOOL• Extensive “College in the Schools” program, with 15 classes offered totalling 55 credits.• Over 30 academic, athletic, fine arts and leadership programs.• Services offering academic, social, emotional and career guidance.• Outstanding indoor facilities including two gyms, weight room and pool; outside facilities with baseball and softball fields and updated track.• Updated technologies including two computer labs, I-pad and Chromebook carts, interactive white boards and comprehensive digital measurement equipment in science.• Successful band and choir programs.• One of the largest FFA chapters in the state.• Streaming interactive video classrooms open up a wide variety of access and opportunities.• Special Education teachers with multiple licensures and training in specialized disability areas.• Strong co-curricular and athletic opportunities.• Interventions to support positive behavior and academic success.

Education EducationIS THE

GATEWAYTOSuccess

The Holdingford Endowment Scholarship Fund is an endowment fund of the Initiative Foundation created to provide a permanent, self-sustaining source of support for our graduates.

If you are interested in speaking with someone at the Initiative Foundation about your giving options,

please call 320.632.9255.

“When you know

better, you do better.”

-Maya Angelou

Each year, a portion of the value of the invested fund will be paid out in the form of scholarships to our students to support their educational path. This fund provides an opportunity for people who value education to give to support our graduates. With a gift to the Holdingford Endowment Scholarship Fund, you can bene t generations of Holdingford High School graduates.

www.ifound.org


MedicalMedical

CHI Albany Area Health delivers quality health care services to the people of Albany, Avon, Holdingford, Freeport and the

300 Third Avenue, Albany, MN 56307 845-2157 (Clinic) • 845-2121 (Hospital)

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. Gabriel’s 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.

MEDICAL STAFF CHI Albany Area Health offers a host of primary care, urgent care and emergency care services through its medical staff.

Dr. Daron Gersch, board-certified in Family MedicineDr. Nathan Brever, board-certified in Family MedicineDr. Libby Brever, board-certified in Family MedicineCharlene Gerner, RN, PA-C, special interests: family medicine and women’s healthTeresa Hamiel, PA-C, special interest: family medicineEric Fly, PA-C, emergency medicine and urgent careDan Rickard, PA-C, emergency medicine and urgent careJosh 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 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.

“Our Mission is to help create a healthy community where older adults and adults with disabilities

want to live and be a vital part of our community.”

Serving the Holdingford area since 2000

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Not all older adults are frail, in fact, most of them are not. Many do, however, need some support.

We provide a safety net of services including transportation,

homemaking and chores assistance. We also provide health and wellness activities and support for caregivers.


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 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 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 patient’s attending provider. Patients in the swing bed program can be transitioned to Albany Area Hospital 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.

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continued from page 25 specialty services. Surgeries are performed on both outpatient and inpatient basis. General, orthopedic, ophthalmology and urology surgeries are performed by 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.

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

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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-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 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.

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 Campus of Care230 Church Ave, P.O. Box 676Albany, MN 56307 • 845-2195

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Business Directory

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

AUTOMOTIVE/CONVENIENCE STOREAlbany Chrysler Center320-845-2801 • 800-392-342634650 225th AvenueAlbany, MN 56307www.albanychrysler.comHoldingford Gas & Grocery320-746-2585211 River StreetHoldingford, MN 56340 Jim’s Snowmobile & Marine320-746-2165130 River Street, PO Box 273 Holdingford, MN 56340www.jimssnowmobileandmarine.comThe Store 320-356-787837215 County Road 9Avon, MN 56310

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

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONSCity of Holdingford320-746-2966 • Fax 320-746-3297420 Main Street, PO Box 69Holdingford, MN 56340 Helping Hands Day Activity Center320-746-9960231 Washington Avenue, PO Box 293Holdingford, MN 56340www.holdingfordhelpinghands.orgHelping Hands Outreach320-746-9960511 Main StreetHoldingford, MN 56340www.holdingfordhelpinghands.orgHoldingford American Legion320-746-2880560 Main StreetHoldingford, MN 56340

Holdingford Area Historical SocietyHerman Ebnet: 320-746-2506Sue Marstein: 320-746-2787PO Box 69Holdingford, MN 56340Holdingford.orgHoldingford Commercial ClubPO Box 35Holdingford, MN 56340 Holdingford Endowment Program320-632-9255www.ifound.orgHoldingford Lioness Club320-393-2296Cathy LyonHoldingford Lions320-746-261938917 Timber RoadAvon, MN 56310 Holdingford Sno-Flyers2 miles S of Holdingford on Cty. Rd. 9 1 Mile East on 400th Street CONTRACTORS/CONSTRUCTION/CABINET/ENGINEERINGBerscheid 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 56310Preferred Controls320-845-6772460 Huskie DriveAlbany, MN 56307www.preferredcontrols.comRipplinger Plumbing320-746-3070 / 320-573-4400St. Rosa LumberArnzen Construction320-836-2284 • 888-276-175129033 County Road 17Freeport, MN 56331www.strosalumber.com

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Holdingford Lions

Join us at 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.

Holdingford Lions - The Bridge Builders

Enjoy the Lions Campground, the Trailhead Train and the LONGEST covered bridge in Minnesota!

For more information on any of the Holdingford Lions events, please contact

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Business Directory

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

DINING/ENTERTAINMENT/LIQUORCorner Pizza320-746-2536581 South Main StreetHoldingford, MN 56340 Countryside Saloon 320-356-106037224 County Road 9Avon, MN 56310 Holdingford Municipal Liquor320-746-2264451 Main StreetHoldingford, MN 56340Lake Wobegon Trailside Cafe320-746-2155541 Main StreetHoldingford, MN 56340Panther Distillery320-859-2256300 East Pike Street Osakis, MN 56360www.pantherdistillery.comPelican Lake Ballroom320-845-283118419 County Road 154Avon, 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.comBlack Financial Services Inc.320-356-9031www.blackfinancialservices.comCentral Minnesota Credit Union888-330-8482500 Main StreetHoldingford, MN 56340www.mycmcu.orgNorthwestern Mutual320-251-67113315 Roosevelt Road, Suite 300St. Cloud, MN 56301

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FINANCIAL/INSURANCE continuedSchmidt Insurance Agency320-356-9440108 Avon Avenue NAvon, MN 56310www.schmidtinsuranceagency.comScegura 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.comPat’s Floral Design320-746-240917807 440th Street Holdingford, MN 56340

HEALTHCARE/PHARMACYAlbany Area Hospital and Medical Center320-845-2121 hospital320-845-2157 clinic300 3rd Ave.Albany, MN 56307Albany 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 56310Russell Eyecare & Associates320-433-432615 East Minnesota Street, Suite 107St. Joseph, MN 56374www.russelleyecaremn.com

MANUFACTURING/METAL WORKS/FABRICATIONAcrytek Plastics, Inc.320-746-316139105 County Road 151Avon, MN 56310www.acrytekplastics.com

Berkon Outdoors320-746-0123470 Industrial DriveHoldingford, MN 56340www.berkonoutdoors.com Two River Enterprises320-746-3156 Fax: 320-746-3158490 River Street West, PO Box 70Holdingford, MN 56340www.tworiversstainlesskings.com

OIL/FUEL/PROPANEAmeri-Gas320-356-7377420 County Road 50Avon, MN 56310 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

RECYCLING/ROLLOFFSOpatz Metals & Rolloffs320-746-2819 120 Washington West, PO Box 151Holdingford, MN 56340www.opatzmetalsinc.com

RETAILBlonda B’s Gift Boutique320-828-1643531 Main StreetHoldingford, MN 56340 Headley Hardware Hank320-746-2973561 West Main StreetHoldingford, MN 56340

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39002 County Road 9 Avon, MN 56310

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PreferredControls Inc.460 Huskie DriveAlbany, MN 56307

320-845-6772

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

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