avalon international breads is a bakery located in detroit , michigan , that produces a wide variety of baked goods , including breads , rolls , pizzas , cookies , and pastries , as well as sandwiches and coffee .

it was established in june 1997 by ann perrault and jackie victor in detroit 's midtown/cass corridor neighborhood .

the bakery serves both individual customers and wholesale clients such as grocery stores and restaurants .

avalon international breads adheres to a triple bottom line philosophy , which it interprets as consisting of " earth " , " community " , and " employees " .

as of february 2015 , it employs a total of 56 people , 90 % of whom are detroit residents .

the bakery has three locations : its original building at 422 w. willis in midtown/cass corridor ; its eat well , do good cafe at henry ford hospital in new center ; and its avalon city ovens production facility on detroit 's east side .

financially , the bakery has grown steadily , recording profits of $ 60,000 in 2006 and $ 2.2 million in 2011 .

avalon international breads

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jackie victor co - founder of avalon international breads and detroit lover , food enthusiast .
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the average salary for avalon international breads is $ 83 , 159 per year , ranging from $ 52 , 326 to $ 102 , 837 . compare more salaries for avalon international breads at paysa . com .
avalon international breads co - founder and ceo jackie victor on dec . 18 announces a new location in downtown detroit .
one of detroit’s favorite bakeshops avalon international breads is in expansion mode . the company is bringing its signature organic breads , pastries , and cookies to ann arbor this month .
avalon international breads is a “right livelihood business” which means that we have three bottom lines that inform every aspect of our business .
ann arbor , mi - the latest venture of detroit - based avalon international breads is opening this week in downtown ann arbor .
the display case at avalon international bread ' s flagship store in detroit ' s midtown .
avalon international breads of midtown detroit announced this week it is opening a
hearth and soul
cafe at 1049 woodward at state in downtown detroit .
the popular cass corridor - based avalon international breads is preparing to open its new
hearth and soul cafe
in downtown detroit to the public friday .
avalon international breads , the popular midtown coffeeshop and bakery , is opening a cafe this summer to serve breakfast , lunch and dinner in the heart of downtown .
wildflour was one of the seeds that grew and became avalon international breads , victor said , and influenced the decision to open the bakery in a struggling detroit neighborhood .
it is also a bridge between ann arbor and detroit , and between victor ' s roots as a university of michigan alum and her continued leadership of avalon international breads .
detroit rising , quite literally : avalon breads open $ 2 . 2 million facility on city’s east side
there were a series of events that led to the “epiphany” of opening avalon international breads , victor says over coffee at avalon’s storefront café located in the production facility , which was once a warehouse on the east side of detroit .
jackie victor and ann perrault of detroit ' s avalon international breads serve organic baked goods to inner - city residents and a daytime crowd of commuting suburbanites , wayne state university staff and students .
“we didn’t have mba’s . we weren’t bakers . everything we learned came from our customers . ” – jackie victor , co - founder of avalon international breads click the link to read jackie’s story !
in june of 1997 , we pulled the first loaves of bread out of our newly installed hearthstone oven in a small , converted storefront in the cass corridor of detroit : avalon international breads was born .
avalon international breads opened its first location in june 1997 at 422 w . willis st . in detroit , and has since expanded with 50 , 000 - sqaure - foot bakery outlet where hundreds of loaves of breads and assorted pastries are made fresh daily and transported around southeastern michigan .
in 1997 ann perrault and her then - partner jackie victor opened an organic bakery in the economically stricken cass corridor district of detroit , mich . fourteen years later , avalon international breads—and the neighborhood it calls home—are thriving .
detroit - a couple enjoying a snack outside avalon international breads in detroit ' s midtown / cass corridor neighborhood monday said several people had pulled up to shop at goodwells natural food market next door and wondered what happened .
for the entire month of february , detroit - based avalon international breads will share proceeds with nonprofit alternatives for girls , a nonprofit that offers support to homeless and at - risk women through prevention , shelter , and outreach programs .
ann arbor , mi - avalon international breads , a detroit - based bakery , is bringing sourdough loaves and handcrafted sweets to ann arbor with the opening of a cafe - style retail location in the former mezzevino mediterranean kitchen and bar .
franco , detroit , a public relations firm , has been named agency of record for automotivemastermind , an analytics and marketing automation technology provider in new york , n . y . ; and avalon international breads , detroit . website : urltoken .
jackie victor is a founder and the chief executive officer of avalon international breads and said she is excited for the ann arbor community to see the cafe , which includes a coffee bar and dining room that serves breakfast , lunch , dinner and brunch .
avalon international breads has been working hard on revitalizing a 50 , 000 square foot warehouse to house the bakery’s growing wholesale , retail business as well as baking facilities . the $ 2 . 2 million dollar project will in time double their detroit workforce .
avalon hearth and soul cafe and kitchen is officially opening its doors at 7 a . m . thursday , dec . 15 . the 5 , 200 - square - foot cafe is the latest addition for the detroit - based bakery avalon international breads , known for using 100 percent organic flour in its baked goods .
when finney mentioned that avalon international breads , a popular detroit bakery , was having trouble getting finances for an expansion , gilbert offered his support . he suggested forum attendee and business partner josh linkner of detroit venture partners llc , agree to cut avalon co - owner ann perrault a check for $ 2 million before the forum concluded .
“at one school i was hiring from , i had to get rid of most of the people that i hired from that school because they didn’t know the poundage or how to read recipes or anything like that , ” tony johnson said . he’s the human resources manager for avalon international breads .
downtown has 50 , 000 people within a 5 - minute walk of our space , and those people need healthy food for the day , to feed their minds and bodies , and ( we ) want to be a part of that ,
said jackie victor , co - founder and ceo of avalon international breads .
though the couple has parted ways , avalon international breads continues to prosper as the only bakery in southeast michigan to use 100 percent organic flour . plus , with many of their products now available at grocery stores and restaurants throughout michigan , ladies across the great lakes state can savor the sweet taste of the bakery’s success . ( urltoken )
guest blogger : lisa gottlieb jackie victor , co - owner of avalon international bread , holding a plate of challah praline french toast . melanie adams , with jolly pumpkin’s maggie long . avalon staff curtis wooter , elizabeth jahl , jackie vector , lesley o’connel , emma o’connel , lauren trendler …
from the start , marc and matt expressed a commitment to supporting local businesses at their new venture . before they opened their doors , the jonnas approached avalon to feature avalon ' s products in plum ' s bakery . over the past 5 years , the avalon brand has grown alongside the plum brand . now all three plum bakeries feature not only avalon breads but avalon ' s sweets as well , emphasizing the popular vegan line . avalon ' s blueberry muffins have somewhat of a cult following amongst the plum clientele , especially in the bloomfield hills store . plum customers buy avalon sea salt chocolate chip cookies by the dozen , literally .
sure the showtime premiere of twin peaks revival aired last night , but there’s still plenty of lynchian excitement in store this week . avalon international breads kicked off a week of twin peaks - themed events and specials on sunday complete with a life - sized log lady , a framed picture of laura palmer , and wanted signs for the still - creepy bob .
detroit , mi - it will be a busy year for avalon international breads . the popular bakery has long outgrown in midtown location , and on friday night , the bakery ' s co - founders and others celebrated a
grand bread breaking
for a glistening , 50 , 000 - square - foot baking facility at 4731 bellevue on detroit ' s east side .
we offer delicious , artisan breads , sweets and baked goods made with 100 % organic flour . the hearth and soul of detroit since 1997
avalon international breads , which marks 20 years of being in business this month , certainly helped feed the starter that led to the redevelopment of the neighborhood . there was an effort on multiple fronts to rebrand the area from cass corridor to midtown , including the work of groups like the nonprofit university cultural center association , then later midtown detroit inc . , led by sue mosey .
since 1997 , avalon international breads has proudly produced fresh , artisan breads and rustic pastries through old - world practices , using organic grains and flours . run by ann perault , avalon set up a retail space in the midtown / cass corridor neighborhood of detroit and was a large contributor to the revival of the inner - city community . a mission driven company , avalon is a “right livelihood business” which means that they have three bottom lines that inform every aspect of the business : earth , community and the employees . avalon now employees a diverse staff , where 45 people from myriad backgrounds , races , skills and resources work ' round the clock in a mere 2 , 000 square feet , creating the best products possible with dedication , humor and warmth .
avalon has become a huge fan plum market ' s amazing team and their commitment to quality and sustainability . the staff is both knowledgeable about baked goods in general and dedicated to supporting avalon and other local bakeries . you can find a full selection avalon ' s packaged breads in the bakery aisle and an impressive array of avalon ' s fresh sweets behind the bakery counter . avalon drivers deliver before dawn , while the plum staff are stocking the racks and preparing displays with the eye for detail that makes the jonna model work .
“the food : amazing breads . . . especially the cherry walnut and the oatmeal cookies . . . to die for . ” in 10 reviews
the midtown staple since 1997 , avalon international breads expands their facilities feb 23 . , 2013 to a 50 , 000 sq - foot warehouse on the east side called avalon city ovens
a new craft bakehouse
. a grand - bread baking welcoming was held friday evening with prep tables overflowing with fresh cookies , brownies , strawberries , fresh vegetables , cheese , hummus - and of course bread , lots of bread . ( tanya moutzalias | mlive . com )
when they first bought an unfinished detroit storefront in 1997 with the intention of opening up a bakery , the property was , to say the least , quite a fixer upper . the future site of avalon international breads lacked lighting and working plumbing—not to mention the fact that its location in cass corridor , a blighted neighborhood in the city’s midtown area , might have deterred less optimistic business owners .
’m always energetic and in good spirits on days when i stop by avalon .
breads ok , help ok , do not go there with a pet or to get food for breakfast , all premade , old and dried out .
avalon international breads - when co - founders jackie victor and ann perrault first opened their bakery in midtown detroit , they set three bottom lines that reflected their ethics :
right relationship with the earth , right relationship with the employees and right relationship with the community .
since then , they have been walking the walk to live up to their motto :
eat well , do good .
it’s 8 : 30 a . m . and avalon international breads in detroit’s cass corridor is a beehive of activity . a perpetual line forms behind a glass counter showcasing piles of organic rolls , cookies and focaccia pizzas . the scent of hot coffee and fresh bread fills the air . behind stacks of crusty loaves , workers roll dough , plop fresh michigan jams onto sticky pastries and tuck sprouts into sandwiches .
the log lady at avalon cafe & bakery in downtown detroit . courtesy of robin runyun
the avalon founders saw potential , even if their idea seemed crazy at the time .
seasonal vegetables , cheese , herbs , and avalon bread mixed with eggs and baked .
kale massaged with our housemade caesar dressing and topped with avalon croutons and parmesan cheese .
the work to start avalon started just two summers prior at stonehouse breads in leland , mi , where we spent nights baking bread and days struggling to keep our eyes open , laboriously writing our business plan . we headed back to detroit that fall , energized about the craft of traditional sourdough breads , and passionate about our completed plan for a bakery with three bottom lines : earth , community , employees .
both promotions apply to any avalon location . additionally , a portion of all valentine ' s day proceeds from avalon ' s midtown and ann arbor locations will go toward afg .
“our phenomenal expansion into grocery stores , restaurants , cafes and new retail outlets has far exceeded the capacity of our original 2 , 000 square foot production and retail flagship store ( 422 w . willis ) , ” said ann perrault , president and ceo of avalon international breads . “as the city of detroit continues its renaissance , avalon is also growing into this formerly - vacant manufacturing facility and will create much - needed jobs for the area , as well as providing a space to support other small businesses as they grow . ”
beebe says she and many of her associates go out of their way to patronize avalon .
sweet baked goods just pulled from the oven . kyresha lefever manages avalon ' s bakehouse .
the avalon community extends far beyond the ovens at 4731 bellevue . we invite you to look for avalon products at these quality merchants where you live and work . by patronizing these locally - owned businesses , you can enjoy avalon products and strengthen the local economy as well .
avalon pie crust filled with eggs , cream , spices , and seasonally - rotating filling .
excellent pastries and breads using organic and locally sourced ingredients . bread here is always served fresh . whenever i have people coming over i always get my bread here beforehand .
avalon has become a staple in metro detroit since their first loaf of bread in 1997 . the bakery supplies numerous restaurants and cafes , with their organic breads and goodies . if you have ever been to places like mae’s in pleasant ridge , vinology in ann arbor , chez zara in detroit ( amongst others ) , you have had avalon bread or sweets .
please leave your favorite stories of avalon , plum , or any other thoughts in the comments below .
it’s important to note that this new warehouse will be the center for its artisan production , and avalon’s first storefront at 422 w . willis in the midtown area will stay open as their flagship store where you can get your sea salt chocolate chip cookies , soups , breads , and much more .
jackie victor is avalon ' s ceo . she and ann perrault co - founded the bakery in 1997 .
corned beef , swiss cheese and a black peppered egg on avalon ' s flakiest sea salt buttermilk biscuit .
avalon has been in midtown since 1997 and continues to operate at 422 west willis street near cass avenue .
avalon bakery is hands down one of the best bakeries i have ever been to . they have something for everyone . pop in for breakfast , lunch , a snack , or grab something to take home . they offer an amazing variety of breads , sweets , salads , coffees and teas . . . .
now along with the fresh bread and sweets you can get at plum everyday you can also get your vob passports filled out by the stickers now being found on breads at all three locations . as the passport is stamped , you can earn unique avalon vob
shwag
and also enter a drawing for the first ever underground vob food tour , featuring the fantastic local restaurants that offer avalon breads . . more information can be found here . what better way to reward customers of one of the best locally sourced grocery stores in the metro area than to show them some of the best restaurants in the area as well ?
this place was recommended and so glad checked it out - have been there now on a few occasions when in detroit . great salads and amazing breads and bakery items - good coffee and juice selection too .
when avalon began , our greatest aspiration was to become an inspiration to others . now , our customers , our employees and the community are inspiring us as we find new ways of fulfilling avalon’s mission : eat well . do good .
tending to the starter is a precise process , one that curtis wooten , production manager at avalon , knows well .
detroit’s unemployment rate is about double that of the state as a whole . lots of people are out of work . but hiring people who can do the job has not always been easy . applicants who interviewed well didn’t always have the literacy or math skills necessary to make the breads , cakes , and cookies , explained kyresha lefever . she manages avalon’s bakehouse .
avalon’s owners say they’ll keep hiring people from detroit because that’s what you do when you want to be part of the community .
in march , business insider named detroit ' s avalon best bakery in the state , based on a study of foursquare reviews .
avalon has also been recognized nationally for its vegan carrot cake as one of the top 10 vegan sweet treats listed by peta .
they also have their own café in the henry ford hospital’s west grand blvd . building called the “eat well . do good café . ” the cafe name comes from avalon’s motto , “eat well . do good . ” it’s the key to avalon’s success .
she was inspired to return to ann arbor with avalon after her experience working at wildflour community bakery while attending the university of michigan .
within the first year the grocer opened along woodward avenue , avalon experienced a $ 350 , 000 drop in revenue , says perrault .
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yet , despite paying a 30 percent tax rate when income , sales , equipment and other taxes are added together , avalon is succeeding .
from that small storefront in cass corridor –now called midtown - the folks at avalon have added another retail site at henry ford hospital . more recently , avalon opened a production facility called a bakehouse , to supply retailers . it’s in an industrial area near the abandoned packard automobile factory .
richard watson has worked for avalon for more than a decade . he lives in detroit and he’s grateful companies like avalon are offering opportunities in the city . as he was preparing dough to head for the ovens , he said he ' s happy about finding a job in the city .
that could also mean seeing avalon products showing up at more markets and restaurants throughout the area , something victor called a
wonderful byproduct .
in 2013 , avalon opened a 50 , 000 - square - foot baking facility on the city ' s east side that employs dozens more workers .
perrault was raised in grosse ille and inkster before relocating to detroit when she turned 19 to attend wayne state university . she didn’t finish her degree in recreational therapy , opting to open avalon after an internship at saginaw valley state university . that was after she met avalon co - founder jackie victor .
avalon pulled the first loaves out of the oven at its cass corridor bakery in 1997 . people thought it was crazy to start an organic bakery in a city that was suffering , in a neighborhood that had seen better days . jackie victor is the ceo and one of the co - founders of avalon .
the 2 , 900 - square - foot
hearth and soul
cafe at 1049 woodward ave . will include breads , pastries , sandwiches and coffee in addition to healthy , seasonal meal options from an executive chef , according to a joint news release from avalon and bedrock real estate services . it ' s expected to be open by summer with 25 new jobs at the new location , which is on the southwest corner of state and woodward .
the company is only awaiting an occupancy permit , but should be up and running there within a few weeks , avalon co - founder ann perrrault told mlive .
they quickly established themselves as a “gathering spot for bread lovers , ” as a 1998 free press article put it , with avalon attracting a diverse customer base .
everybody ' s been asking all day ,
said tristan taylor , who works at next - door avalon , about the would - be goodwells customers .
in a city where gourmet foods and good atmosphere are hard to find , avalon provides a mecca for the detroit gastronome . in its sixth year , avalon bustles nearly all the time — it’s a place to see and be seen . you’re just as likely to spot anarchists and hippies as yuppies , soccer moms and professionals .
but , the avalon owners still want to hire as many neighbors as they can . the company has changed how it hires . instead of just an interview , applicants are invited to do a working interview , actually go out on the floor and mix up a batch of muffins or some other baked good using avalon’s recipe .
at the coffee bar , baristas serve up specially - created lattes or cups of a special blend called hearth and soul created especially for the cafe by mighty good coffee . the ann - arbor based coffee business also created avalon ' s willis street blend and customized an espresso machine personalized for avalon hearth and soul cafe and kitchen .
the philosophy that fuels the company is just as wholesome as the food it sells . perrault and victor opened avalon using the buddhist “right livelihood” business model , which emphasizes community , earth - friendly practices and a fierce dedication to employees . from the get go , perrault and victor have offered fair wages , benefits and health insurance to avalon employees . many of these employees are cass corridor residents , which reflects the pair’s efforts to integrate avalon into a struggling neighborhood without alienating or excluding any of the locals .
beattie and long worked alongside each other to finalize the menu and prepare kitchen staff for the opening of avalon hearth and soul cafe and kitchen . long wanted to help create a space where families could share a meal , and patrons feel a sense of community , and said she feels she has succeeded with avalon hearth and soul cafe and kitchen .
perrault’s been up since dawn to supervise the arduous craft of old world bread making . as she dumps huge bags of flour , water and salt into a 260 pound - capacity italian dough mixer , she explains the rigors of producing 475 loaves of breads and baguettes most days — 2 , 000 loaves on fridays and saturdays .
the space for avalon hearth and soul cafe and kitchen opened up after mezzevino , 120 e . liberty , announced its closure in october . the restaurant opened in june 2014 .
but with a lot of hard work—and a lot of organic flour—perrault and victor have managed to turn avalon into a veritable midtown institution . the bakery currently sees more than 1 , 000 customers each day , with people braving long lines just to buy avalon’s signature loaves , like their pontchartrain pumpernickel , motown multigrain and even their healthy version of wonder bread .
plum market is not your average specialty food store . but then again , the jonna family is not your average family . starting with a single party store in suburban detroit , the jonna family built a highly successful wine and specialty grocery business in metro detroit and ann arbor : the merchant of vino stores . in 1997 , when ann and jackie started avalon breads , the merchant of vino store in troy was one of it ' s first customers .
i remember dropping off bread when we barely had packaging
recalls victor .
from day 1 , the bread flew off the shelf . we always enjoyed working with the jonna family and their clientele has always appreciated avalon products
this isn’t the first time avalon has transformed into tv show diner . last fall , the willis cafe hosted a gilmore girls - themed luke’s diner pop - up in honor of the show’s netflix revival . unlike that event , avalon’s twin peaks week isn’t a promotion developed by showtime but rather something the detroit - based bakery came up with on its own .
the oven is rolling out treats for tomorrow . come celebrate with avalon tomorrow during the grand opening from 4 : 00 to 8 : 00pm . 4731 bellevue at forrest in detroit .
she thinks the unorthodox business approach has had its own reward . people are drawn to the company because they believe avalon is actually following its motto , “eat well ; do good . ”
at the eastside facility , avalon is the latest tenant on a block that has a metal finishing company and an artist collective , among others , in an otherwise sparsely populated area of detroit .
for the debut of two stunning short films about avalon and city living detroit before their nationwide release . afterwards , stick around for a short q & a with jackie , ann and austin .
usually companies just hire from anywhere . ceo jackie victor says she and co - founder ann perrault knew from the beginning that avalon was not just about commodities and profit margins . yes , avalon has to be profitable , but victor says the company follows a triple - bottom line principle : earth , community , and employees . for them , that means being eco - friendly , buying local produce , paying their employees above minimum wage , and providing health insurance . jackie victor says the company’s accountants don’t always think avalon is nearly as profitable as it could be . she’s okay with that .
at the “bench , ” as it’s called in the bakery , richard watson , 21 , and rasheida mcelvene , 27 , are cutting and rolling dough . watson says avalon was his first detroit job .
ninety percent of their 56 employees are detroit residents . when it started , rather than put jobs ads in the newspapers , avalon always kept it local , letting their neighbors know when they were hiring .
avalon is known for its use of 100 percent organic flour and a range of gluten - free products , along with wholesale business partnerships with natural and organic grocers , markets and restaurants throughout southeast michigan .
part of avalon ' s recipe for doing ' good ' comes from 14 - year - old pleasanton . grabowski said the avalon owners
shaped their first loaves
at pleasanton while creating a business plan and before continuing their bread education at stone house bread in leland . victor said she and perrault are inspired by , and are friends with , grabowski and shireman , whom they met at activist events .
years later , after living in detroit and working as a political activist , she met perrault through mutual friends . they were running the monthly detroit women’s coffeehouse , and they wanted to collaborate on something else together , eventually leading them to open the bakery . they apprenticed at stone house breads in leland and spent a year developing a business plan . they secured startup capital from friends and family .
“i can hardly remember life before avalon , ” says elena herrada , a resident of corktown who works in southfield . “ann and jackie , all the avalon family , are absolute concrete proof that a local business can flourish in the heart of the city ; that people can eat healthy food in the inner - city neighborhoods ; that we can become self - reliant without chain stores and corporations , if we choose to . ”
jackie victor helped found and currently leads the company as its chief executive officer , and said the avalon hearth and soul cafe and kitchen would be open by the end of the year at 129 e . liberty street .
the kitchen will also do a full brunch spread , featuring whole - grain pancakes and breakfast sandwiches using avalon baked goods . victor is working closely with maggie long from jolly pumpkin cafe & brewery to create the menu .
the cass corridor food co - op health - food store is credited as a pioneering retailer in the neighborhood . when avalon opened in 1997 , it brought new foot traffic . since then , numerous businesses have popped up .
avalon has had some help in making this happen . their partners in the loan to make this project a reality include invest detroit , michigan economic development corporation , whole foods , the small business administration and main street bank .
before opening avalon , perrault and victor took classes in ann arbor from larkin , who coached them through the first year of business . larkin’s theory teaches entrepreneurs to integrate business priorities with personal , spiritual , community and environmental values .
good food , good bread , let ' s eat ! putting the finishing touches on the food for tonight . 4 : 00 to 8 : 00 at the new avalon city ovens , 4731 bellevue . hope to see you .
“i have a huge interest in supporting small businesses , ” gilbert said . “i’ve heard about avalon and am interested in helping them grow . my partners will discuss details with perrault and see if they can work something out . ”
also this summer , avalon will be moving its retail shop on willis street in midtown to a new location on canfield street . the total cost of the new retail shop and expansions is about $ 2 . 2 million , perrault said .
from using and selling organic and local products to paying employees a
living wage
with benefits ( including health care ) , to supporting the community with their
hearth
and nonprofit financial - avalon is
aspiring to inspire .
renovations are planned to turn it from a mediterranean - themed restaurant to bring in elements of avalon ' s aesthetic , with reclaimed furniture and salvaged architectural finds that victor called
down - to - earth , accessible , warm and inviting .
over 60 percent of the company ' s wholesale business is in ann arbor , victor said , and she sees a continued demand for avalon products . the new location could serve as a benefit for other businesses in the area , she added .
avalon is on wheels ! these wheels , however , are not just rolling through the d . they’re attached to the food carts at mark’s carts in the courtyard next to downtown home and garden on ashley at washington in downtown ann arbor . …
as the sticky goo feeds on itself , it will double in volume in 24 hours . it’s combined with other ingredients and baked into bread in avalon’s 10 , 000 - pound steam - injected oven . then , the process starts all over again .
for years , perrault says , avalon strived to emphasize a healthier lifestyle for detroiters that included a focus on urban farms , organic products , composts , and recycling programs — “to really live differently in a different way that detroiters were living before . ”
stockings personalized with employee names hang from a nearby wall , and glistening snowflakes hang from the ceiling and light fixtures throughout the space . a display is set up near the entrance with themed gift boxes and avalon merchandise just in time for the upcoming holiday .
welcome to the avalon community’s new home away from home : our uniquely - overdue website and eat well . do good cafe . why would one of the “top 100 inner city businesses in the us” wait until 2010 to go viral ? we didn’t . really !
it feels wonderful ,
said joanne bower , general manager of avalon hearth and soul cafe and kitchen , about finally opening the space in the former mezzevino mediterranean kitchen and bar .
we feel like we ' re back in our element again .
we are excited about not only bringing avalon baked goods . . . but also going a little bit further and taking this passion and enthusiasm and having a cafe setting that features our bread and a focus on locally - grown food ,
victor said .
avalon has made a nice reputation for itself across the region , especially for the bakery’s decision to open at a time when businesses were leaving detroit . today , being situated in the thriving midtown district has , perhaps surprisingly , proved to be a challenging experience .
vegan is the new delicious ! avalon’s vegan are now featured at all 5 michigan whole foods markets bakeries : ann arbor stores 990 w . eisenhower parkway , ann arbor , mi 48103 3135 washtenaw ave . , ann arbor , mi 48104 detroit area stores 2918 …
“it’s the development of little ideas that all connect , ” he said . “it’s about self - interest . for instance , it’s in dan’s self - interest to make it work with avalon . ” what it all comes down to is putting plans to action .
employees commitment to the health and well being of our employees means fair wages , good benefits and an environment that encourages growth . by working at a “right livelihood business , ” all of us at avalon benefit from an opportunity to live a life bigger than ourselves .
david myers is one of the founders of mighty good coffee and said the partnership with avalon has been a lot of fun . coffee beans used in the hearth and soul blend come from jardin , colombia , myers said ,
a town surrounded by coffee .
the two headed north in the mid - 1990s to work at various bakeries , including stone house bread cafe in the city of leland , where they crafted their business plan . eventually , avalon launched on a tight - knit block off the cass corridor in 1997 .
it ' s not a moment too soon , because in the coming months avalon will be the main supplier of baked goods for a new whole foods retail store opening in midtown later this year . this summer , the company will also begin supplying plum market in chicago .
avalon bakery is a place you must experience at least once when you visit detroit . the atmosphere is warm and inviting , and food is freshly made in the ovens just behind the counter . the street where this business is located is a popular hotspot for . . .
both pleasanton and avalon share a passion for organic and locally - grown ingredients . buying organic promotes healthy growing practices , buying locally helps area farmers and reduces transportation and fuel costs , and baking in wood - fired brick ovens , instead of gas , uses a renewable resource .
victor wanted avalon to help spark a renaissance in the corridor . it has , to some degree . but movement is slow . rents are high ; city incentives for small entrepreneurs are nearly nonexistent . spaces haven’t been renovated in 15 years , which makes them expensive to build out .
from the recycled metal signage throughout the business , to the display case made of reclaimed wood now stuffed full of avalon products , the hearth and soul cafe and kitchen serves as a reminder of the company ' s triple bottom line , victor said : earth , community and employees .
she ' s not alone . forty - five - year - old toronto journalist geoff heinricks started a vineyard when he felt a now - or - never scenario was at hand . michael lansky , 50 , ditched the life of a real - estate developer to devote himself to artisanal food , founding what is now vancouver ' s terra breads . in toronto , karen and glen cosburn ended careers in psychology ( hers ) and banking ( his ) to open a funky n ' awlins - style little food shop , cajun corner .
the avalon office is the size of a walk in closet . two computers and two phones are constantly in use by up to 5 people who answer questions , take orders , generate production numbers and financials , create invoices , pay bills , and manage a staff of 45 . good music
a representative for avalon tells eater hearth & soul cafe will launch in ann arbor by mid - december with the downtown detroit restaurant slated to follow in early 2017 . the restaurant is expected to offer pastries and coffee as well as a full - service breakfast , lunch , and dinner menu .
“i’m a community based person , ” she said . “in order to flourish , we need to build more relationships at all levels . that’s what it means to create a local growth economy . ” as for the $ 2 million loan , it could be in the works for avalon soon .
since 1997 , avalon has undergone some changes of its own : in 2008 the bakery relocated to a spacious site around the corner , and expanded their menu to include pastries ( many of which are vegan ) , artisan coffee and seasonal dishes—all made using organic , local and sustainable ingredients whenever possible .
after a year at le cordon bleu in paris , there were stints in london and sooke harbour house on vancouver island , before kidd took over the kitchen at araxi in whistler . after three gruelling years , he was ready for another move - - to culinary teaching , at dubrulle international culinary art institute in vancouver - - where a third of new students already have a degree .
i cut my salary in half , but as a result of this decision , i have achieved a balance in my life ,
kidd says .
i see more of my kids , so the rewards are there for this kind of change .
as a detroit visitor , i learned that you won ' t find an abundance of restaurants or retail in the downtown area . i was fortunate to stumble across avalon for breakfast . i had the egg , bacon avocado sandwich the first day . it was superb - fresh , yummy , . . .
not only do they also work hard to revitalize detroit , they use the most organic flour in the country . and , the new facility to use that flour , dubbed “avalon city ovens , ” is located in a detroit city eastside neighborhood , over on 4731 bellevue ( near e . forest ) .
in the same vein as the downtown detroit restaurant announced by avalon late last year , the tree city restaurant is dubbed hearth & soul cafe & kitchen . as mlive reported in october , the eatery is taking over the 5 , 200 - square - foot former mezzevino space at 129 e . liberty street .
walking into the new location in ann arbor , customers will see a long coffee bar stocked with avalon baked goods and a refrigerated case with grab - and - go items like the green goddess cobb salad and bottled beverages . a variety of spirits are lined up next to a beer tap system featuring michigan breweries .
avalon hearth and soul cafe and kitchen is located at 129 e . liberty street in ann arbor . it is open 7 a . m . to 10 p . m . mondays through thursdays , 7 a . m . to midnight saturdays and 8 a . m . to 10 p . m . sundays .
to many , offering artisan baked goods made with 100 % organic flour in the heart of detroit seemed an improbable venture . some looked at detroit and saw economic distress , population exodus , crime , vacant land and abandoned buildings as obstacles too great for a small venture like ours . but we saw the seeds of a transformation , with food growing on vacant land , small businesses filling unmet needs , artists thriving , and neighbors coming together to rebuild , renew and re - spirit the city from the ground up . and we loved the cultural heritage , legendary architecture , and beautiful international riverfront of our city . most of all , we loved the incredible souls of detroiters .
“i mean , how do you make up for that kind of drop ? ” she says . “there’s nothing you can do besides take the loss . ” avalon has been able to persevere thanks to a number of pertinent reasons , the least of which being its delicious fare . perrault doesn’t flinch at touting this point .
despite these lofty , costly goals , the bakery has been a business success . avalon started turning a profit its first year , and paid off $ 150 , 000 in business loans last year . each year , the business has grown by at least 20 percent , grossing nearly $ 1 million in sales last year , says victor .
today i tried two treats at avalon - the amazon peanut butter brownie and the brown sugar blondie . in my opinion the brownie was nothing special . the blondie , on the other hand , i cannot recommend enough ! it was incredible . i ' ll definitely be back to try more desserts from the wide selection of homemade baked goods
each bakery has an open production kitchen that grabowski describes as a
living educational tool ,
allowing customers to observe how bread is made . victor said that some of avalon ' s young visitors see food prepared for the first time . pleasanton serves as an
incubator kitchen
for others preparing healthy foods for nonprofits and fundraisers .
thanks in part to avalon’s presence , cass corridor has begun to flourish in the last 14 years . streets once lined with abandoned buildings are now home to independent bookstores , boutiques and salons . with public and private enterprises working together to make the midtown area more livable—and profitable—it seems cass corridor is on the brink of a developmental renaissance .
the bakery pays average wages of $ 9 an hour , she says . in addition to providing health care for full - time employees , the bakery will pay medical bills for part - timers in some cases . avalon pays 50 percent for employees who get massage therapy , shares profits with employees twice a year , and is liberal with vacation time .
members : 4 tattoos : 15 favorite avalon food : scallion dill bread ( with spaghetti ) ; sea salt chocolate chip cookie favorite part of job : flexibility , understanding , communication least favorite part : lack of sufficient number of totes favorite music : hip hop , old 70 ' s , r & b team spirit : “we get it done under any circumstances . ”
in 10 years since opening its doors , avalon inspired six new area businesses - all stores independently owned by city residents - and also did well themselves . the bakery ' s revenues from wholesale and retail sales have increased eight to ten percent annually . the plan is to move to a larger facility
within sniffing distance
of the present operation by the holidays .
steven price delicately lays sliced zucchini on a focaccia pizza . though trained at a restaurant in grosse pointe park , price’s last job was at popeye’s chicken . he lives around the corner from avalon and is happy to have his job . “a lot of my input was taken in the production of new savory items , ” says price , 34 . “that’s really good . ”
as a biochemist for five years , 34 - year - old peter di giallonardo used to spend his days in research and development for drug companies . today , the soft - spoken graduate of the george brown culinary management program heads to toronto ' s avalon restaurant to bake parisienne - style bread rolls and artfully made sweets such as bittersweet chocolate caramel tartlet with butterscotch mousse .
the drivers start the first shift each morning , arriving at the bakery well before dawn . there are dozens of restaurant and market orders to check and deliver . the trucks pull out as the retail customers start to pour in , and neither snow nor sleet nor stolen catalytic converters stop our drivers from delivering to avalon bread - heads from east to west and back by noon !
community : from greening of detroit to detroit waldorf school to alternatives for girls , avalon contributes to the community in myriad ways . whenever possible , leftover bread goes to shelters and neighbors in need . we contribute both financially and in - kind to more than 100 organizations and projects per year that match our core values . and , perhaps most importantly , avalon contributes to the community by producing delicious , accessible baked goods with no additives or preservatives in an open production area for all to see . that’s no small feat in a city where 83 % of detroiters do not have daily access to fresh foods . additionally , the bakery has become both an entry point for newcomers and visitors to detroit and a gathering place for detroiters . we also employ detroiters , positively contributing to the economy of our city .
jambolayah creative co - op , a clothing and accessory store , opened in avalon’s strip two years ago . now that the food co - op has relocated to charlotte street , the spiral collective — a combination of the del pryor art gallery , a bookstore , a hair salon and a beauty products shop — is assuming the co - op’s space . a coffee and sandwich shop is opening right next door .
avalon is at 422 w . willis , nestled in the heart of the cass corridor , where prostitutes , drug dealers and panhandlers roam among denizens of the night and the university students , artists and professors of the day . owned by perrault and her life partner , jackie victor , the bakery has become a detroit success story and beloved urban enterprise — despite the owners’ insistence on doing absolutely everything the hard way .
after graduating , di giallonardo spent six weeks at avalon fulfilling the voluntary - work segment of the program , and was asked to stay .
nothing could really have prepared me for the actual plunge into a restaurant environment , the pace , the adrenaline rush , the personalities in the kitchen . but i have no regrets , i enjoy coming to work now . i am happy and content ,
he says .
in other expansion news , avalon bakehouse ( located at 4731 bellevue on detroit’s east side ) now features retail . likewise , the company launched a new quick - grab spot inside detroit metropolitan airport in november . the harvest grounds newsstand is located in the c concourse of the mcnamara terminal and features pastries , grab - and - go sandwiches , and mighty good coffee . stay tuned for updates on the hearth & soul restaurants .


richards bros buses ( welsh : brodyr richards ) is a bus operator based in cardigan , wales .

it has purchased many smaller bus companies over time , and currently has 65 vehicles running local bus services and school buses in south-west wales ( primarily ceredigion and pembrokeshire , with some carmarthenshire services ) , as well as coach tours .

richards bros also operates a share of the new demand-responsive bwcabus service .

richards brothers

richards brothers was started in 1932 when claude richards moved his general store from pomona to west plains . at that time claude brought his three younger brothers , newell , dwight and wells , into the business forming richards brothers .
richards brothers was started in 1932 when claude richards moved his general store from pomona to west plans , missouri . at that time claude brought his three younger brothers , newell , dwight and wells into the business forming richards brothers .
richards brothers is a family business which traces back to 1958 , running 20 bus routes through central wales . transport media can plan your bus advertising campaign on richards brothers to target this region .
duple dominant service buses used by richards brothers , moylegrove , cardigan & newport ( pembs ) .
mark holden has a song about keith richards . ‘if i was keith richards’ is one of the new songs from the holden family’s ‘holden brothers travelling circus’ .
richards brothers feed store in west plains is at 114 w . second st . the grocery , dry goods and sporting goods store in west plains closed several years ago . richards brothers supermarket continues in mtn . grove .
tagged alex richards , arcade saloon , ellen richards burns , flat iron block , keystone saloon , lakeview cemetery , pearl street , richards ice cream .
richards brothers in mtn . view is part of a small chain of stores in southern missouri . the website is urltoken .
the business is run by the late w . r . richards three sons marteine , malcolm and nigel richards .
exterior view of richards brothers pharmacy . featured prominently on the exterior are signs for both kodak film and whitman ' s chocolates .
richards brothers quickly became the retail hub for a growing community and established themselves as the place for the fair deal and where the customer comes first . with a small chain of grocery , dry goods , sporting goods and feed stores , richards brothers provided just about anything the local customers wanted or needed . personal service , competitive prices and a commitment to the customer is what the four brothers based their business on , and that is still at the heart of richards brothers 77 years later .
its history reads , in part , “richards brothers quickly became the retail hub for a growing community and established themselves as the place for the fair deal and where the customer comes first . with a small chain of grocery , dry goods , sporting goods and feed stores , richards brothers provided just about anything the local customers wanted or needed . personal service , competitive prices and a commitment to the customer is what the four brothers based their business on , and that is still at the heart of richards brothers . ”
bus advertising on richards brothers can reach welsh audiences with their coach hire and public bus services , based in the coastal mid wales town of cardigan .
ed richards , son of claude , said the store in mtn . view opened in 1948 and was initially operated by newell ' s son , dwight e . richards , nephew of dwight richards , one of the founding brothers of the richards brothers stores . dwight ran the west plains store for many years . ed said at the time of the founding of the mtn . view store newell ran the pomona richards brothers which has since closed , many years ago . ray hall took over management of the mtn . view store in 1951 when dwight e . moved from the area .
today , richards brothers is one of the ozarks leading agricultural companies . specializing in livestock feeds and supplies richards brothers has grown into a full fledged ag supply center for area farmers . with it ' s own storage and mill , richards brothers makes it ' s own line of feeds as well as feeds formulated by purina mills . bulk trucks are able to deliver feed directly to the farm giving those with feeders and bins on the farm , a convenient and economical way to feed livestock .
. richards brothers is a local bus company round here and traws cambria is a welsh assembally initative of some sort . first , arriva and stagecoach also have traws cambria branded buses .
the holden brothers travelling circus is the latest instalment in a 122 - year tradition for mark holden’s family .
in recent years mark went back to research his family history and resurrect the holden brothers family circus name .
richards brothers is your headquarters for feed , seed , fertilizer and farm supplies in the ozarks . since 1932 we have strived to deliver friendly service , competitive prices and products that improve your farming needs .
mark performed ‘if i was keith richards’ with dallas holden , mick holden and simon hosford .
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the arcade saloon owned by the heffron brothers stood at the corner of pearl and water streets on the flat iron block .
advertising on richards brothers can reach consumers in areas serviced by the company , covering the areas of cardigan , newport , fishguard , st david’s , haverfordwest , broad haven , narberth , carmarthen , llandysul , aberystwyth and lampeter .
bus advertising formats on richards brothers include bus backs , bus rears , streetliners , bus tickets , supersides , headliners , super squares , mega rears , full wraps , full sides , super rears , special displays , and coving panels .
currently only richards brothers ( brodyr richards ) operate the t5 . eligible for this group are buses in t5 livery , or those which may have previously been in other livery but were to be repainted / rebranded into t5 livery later . other non - branded buses can only be included if it can be clearly seen that they are operating t5 .
the history of richards brosin 1998 the coaching side of t . m . daniel of cardigan was purchased .
richards brothers is also one of the areas largest fertilizer and seed dealers . with our own fertilizer facility we can custom mix fertilizer to meet your specific needs . we also carry a large selection of seeds for pastures , lawns , gardens and food plots .
available only in the county of ceredigion on richards bros t5 / x50 / 554 journeys the x weekly tickets are available to buy on the bus . they are valid on richards bros servicesx50 & t5 journeys from aberaeron to aberystwyth .
bus advertising on richards brothers can attract the attention of tourists exploring wales and those commuting for work , college , university or for leisure ; bus adverts really are one of the only outdoor advertising formats which can target the largest range of audience on a daily basis .
the history of richards brosthe first of several company acquisitions occurredmde666 . gif ( 20306 bytes ) in 1958 – owen williams of cardigan , together with his operation to the north of the town provided richards bros . with their first local services .
in 1971 , western welsh withdrew from the area and richards bros . took over the fishguard to st . davids service .
no coaches on this site please but richards dominant buses ( there were 19 in all ) with previous owners are fine .
two chick days are held every year at richards brothers farm store in mtn . view . with a box of baby chicks at one of the recent events , from left , are employees donna lietke and vicki cooper and owner / manager ron hall . ( quill / hampton )
mtn . view richards brothers has five employees . hours are 7 : 30 a . m . to 5 p . m . mondays through fridays and 7 : 30 a . m . to 1 p . m . saturdays . phone 417 - 934 - 6074 for more information .
plaxton supreme express bodywork no 7811txm511 . 53 seat front loading coach . sold in may 1981 . then to dons coaches ( hale brothers ) in dunmow july 1981 .
anyway , i thought , what if the assembaly introduced traws cambria to the railways as well as the buses ? richards brothers has it ' s main depot in cardigan , so i made the destination boards on some of these trains say cardigan . i did post some of these images here , under the following disclaimer :
mark’s great - grandfather adolphus holden started the holden brothers family circus in 1892 . the holden’s , along with the ashton’s , developed one of the biggest and greatest family circuses in australia .
alexander richards was born on september 26 , 1844 in quebec , canada to lambert and serafine ( serois ) richards , alex was the eldest in a sibling group of eight children . little is known about his early life in canada . he immigrated to michigan in 1866 at age 22 and resided at fayette where he operated a butcher shop . richards married roxanna knapp in delta county on january 2 , 1869 and seven children were born from this union .
the neukirchen brothers enter into a bond agreement through the national surety company of new york , and are held bound to the northern pacific railway company in the sum of $ 860 . the bond protects the investment of the northern pacific railway who has agreed to furnish track metal for , and lay and construct a spur tack near issaquah at the request and convenience of the neukirchen brothers .
mde 666 has not stayed in the ownership of richards since new to them . by 12 / 01 it had passed to philip james of blaenporth for preservation / restoration but after stripping the body down mr james did no further work on it . in 6 / 09 he sold it to cobus , who in turn sold it back to richards after restoration .
the mtn . view business of the month is richards brothers farm store of mtn . view . located at 302 e . first st . , the business is a long - time downtown fixture . ron hall , mtn . view , is the owner , along with partners ed and john richards of west plains . the business serves the area ' s farming community . “just about anything you need on a farm , we ' ve got it , ” said hall . feed , seed , fertilizer , hardware , clothing and wood stoves / stove supplies are among the items available .
richards bros run local bus services in pembrokeshire , ceredigion & carmarthenshire , covering a large network running from haverfordwest , st . davids , fishguard , cardigan , narberth , carmarthen , llandysul…
before i post some of my photoshops i ' d like to give some background . many of my photoshops are based on traws cambria richards brothers livery , as used on the x50 service between cardigan and aberystyth . they are probablly my favorite buses ( i ' m over 6ft tall and they seem to have more legroom than any other bus i ' ve ever been on ) . pics of these buses can be found
bedford ob chassis number 140900 was new to richards bros , moylgrove , cardiganin in august 1950 with duple vista body 49265 . after being withdrawn from service it stood idle at the old moylgrove depot for several years but this wonderful rebuild was returned from cobus to richards in october 2015 . seen here on a debut appearance at cardigan’s barley saturday event . looks good – sounds wonderful !
when dan heffron and his brother dennis were seeking property on which to build a saloon , alexander richards obliged . the heffron brother’s arcade saloon soon stood at the busy intersection of pearl and water streets ready to serve thirsty workers going to and from the chicago lumbering company sawmill . all the lumber company’s efforts to keep manistique a “dry” community had been thwarted by one man , alexander richards .
richards bros is a leading private coach hire specialist in the south west wales area , the company is renowned for its ability to provide luxury coach hire services from family weddings to large music festivals .
richard’s daughter , ellen ( richards ) burns wrote in 1960 that “regardless of the seeming faults of my dad , he did many kind deeds for children and for many who had trouble , but he never allowed anyone he helped to talk about it . i have always been very proud of my father , alex richards , and god bless him . i know he is resting in peace . ”
richards brothers is the area ' s purina mills dealer and is in the top 5 dealerships in national recognition by purina mills . we carry purina ' s line in cattle , dairy , horse , swine , poultry , wildlife , pet and other animals . we are also able to special order purina feeds for exotic animals , show animals other pets or livestock . besides purina and our own line of feeds , we carry powell ' s livestock feeds and diamond pet foods .
richards bros offer a wide variety of day trips running all year round . our uk programme includes trips to shows , theatres , concerts , historic houses , gardens and flower shows , zoos , museums , theme parks .
the company commenced operating as w . g . richards & sons , brodawel , moylgrove . w . g . richards was a general haulage contractor with a steam engine , and was offered a contract with higgs and hill when the r . n . a . d . trecwn was being built . he carried workmen in 14 seat vans to the construction site at r . n . a . d . trecwn in a valley three miles south of fishguard .
the spur track is built , but the story of this document collection ends with the cancellation of the bond and the railways’ renewed interest in removing the rails . it is possible the bond was cancelled due to lack of payment . several letters between railway officers indicate that the balance remains due on the build work completed for the spur track and cannot be collected from the neukirchen brothers . the neukirchen brothers spent much to refurbish the mill , have experienced a poor market with low prices , and are struggling to collect from their customers . the bond is cancelled on august 11 , 1914 .
richards brothers has many long - time customers . “the clientele is just like family , ” said hall . “i realized how long i ' d been around when i started seeing kids of kids whose parents were customers . ” one young woman came into the business to make a purchase while the quill was visiting to gather information for the story . “i haven ' t seen you in a few days , ” said hall . “i went on vacation , ” she said and laughed . “i ran away for a while . ”
after reviewing the application , i . b . richards , general superintendent in tacoma , washington , responds to his superintendent , j . e . craver , that a lumber road and the use of lumber trucks would be a preferred alternative , but craver determines the distance is too great and recommends the spur track . the neukirchen brothers will be tasked with obtaining a signed easement and have agreed to pay labor costs . the rails , switches , and other necessary railway parts will be supplied and paid for by the northern pacific railway company .
the above is a rare image of pearl street and the flat iron block from the mid 1880’s . richards’ ice cream shop is pictured on the left . the building in the center is the keystone saloon . photo courtesy of anthony perkins .
also a member of past lives , a band formed from the ashes of the blood brothers , henderson seems to be seattle’s bassist - for - hire , and is in no danger of getting rusty during fleet foxes’ hiatus . listen to ‘have to pretend’ , from the cave singers’ jagjaguwar - released ‘naomi’ , below .
in 1910 , while organizing his desk , john neukirchen , president of neukirchen brothers , discovered an application for a side train that he had meant to submit months ago . he anticipates shipping 8 - 10 cars per week , and begins discussions for a spur track ( afe 233 - 11 : the mine loop / neukirchen spur ) to service the neukirchen mill .
northern pacific cover sheet for capital project files , may 18 , 1911 . requisiton for authority expenditure . april 14 , 1911 . sketch showing proposed spur for neukirchen bros . april 3 , 1911 . from the office of div . engr . tacoma , wash . letter from george hackett ( agent ) to j . e . craver ( superintendent ) . june 6 , 1911 . letter from george hackett ( agent ) to j . e . craver ( superintendent ) . august 1 , 1911 . letter from john neukirchen ( president , neukirchen brothers ) to h . e . still ( agent , gen . western freight ) . may 26 , 1914 . letter from superintendent to i . b . richards . august 19 , 1914 . letter from thomas cooper ( land commissioner ) to j . e . craver ( superintendent ) . august 20 , 1914 . letter from superintendent to i . b . richards ( general superintendent ) , august 28 , 1914
hall has indeed been “around” for a while . he started as manager in 1966 but he had worked at richards brothers all through high school while his dad , ray hall , was the manager . after graduating from high school , ron took a 10 - year break from the mtn . view store which included attending college . he graduated from drury university in 1961 . he was working at wholesome bread , in the management training program , when he got a call that his dad had died suddenly and unexpectedly . “i came back and took over the store . i haven ' t been sorry , ” he said . “it ' s been a good life . ”
formally allocated to the arriva cymru , abersytwyth fleet for trawscambria service , all optare tempos were displaced earlier in 2012 by arriva cymru commercialising the former x40 / 550 into the a cymru express network . yj06 yrz , the former 2868 ( one of the leather seated examples with tables ) has since been redeployed to richards brothers . it has gained unbranded trawscymru livery ( well if that ' s what its called , looking at the stagecoach examples on the t4 ) and visits its former home town of abersytwyth , on this occasion operating a x50 aberystwyth to cardigan late afternoon journey . i can but help feeling if the roof was painted green it would look like crosville wales livery .
whether you’re short of a simple piece of timber to finish a diy job or you need the materials to build a house . here at richards builders merchants we intend to stock all products and provide all the services you may need . including being able to deliver and drop it off at your location .
richards bros are cornwall’s leading petrol and diesel fuel injection specialists . trusted by main franchise dealers and the motor trade we specialise in engine management fault diagnostics and repair . our factory trained technicians have years experience along with some of the most up to date test equipment available , giving us an unprecedented level for vehicle diagnostics .
g . h . worley , an agent for the northern pacific railway company , is insistent and direct throughout the correspondence . if an easement were not secured , he suggests that the rails are removed and used on a commercial track project . richards suggests the idea of a bond to protect the metal rails , an investment of the northern pacific railway company , while on private property . in response , neukirchen considers the bond an injustice , indicating that his mill cannot afford the added expense , but he is left with little choice . richards provides only three options : secure the written easement , pay the bond , or have the rails removed .
during the late 1870’s and early 80’s richards drove the stage daily from manistique to garden and also delivered the mail . in addition , he owned an ice cream shop and a livery stable on pearl street . imagine owning an ice cream shop in the days before refrigeration and what a special treat that must have been in the pioneer village .
the family lived in garden , michigan for a time , but moved to manistique in 1876 . while living in manistique the family resided in a large home on the corner of cedar and walnut street , which was the future site of the a . s . putnam drug store . eight people lived in the home , including a servant . the servant was a necessity , as richards’ wife roxanne had gone blind . richards was very kind to all his children , and only reprimanded them when they moved items in the home which made it difficult for roxanne to move around and find things . he had a playhouse built for his daughters in the back yard complete with a toy cook stove .
richards bros is a leading private coach hire specialist in the south west wales area , we have a range of services available like day tours , coach holidays , coach hire and local bus services . so if you are looking to spend the day away shopping , need a short break or require a preofessional service from a bus company in wales , please contact us .
richards passed away on october 18 , 1893 at the age of 49 . the cause of his illness had baffled the doctors attending him . his funeral was one of the largest ever seen in manistique with hundreds of citizens joining the procession to lakeview cemetery . the pioneer reported that nearly every livery rig in the city had been pressed into service for the solemn procession .
the richards family lost three of their seven children while living in manistique . a daughter mary died in infancy in april of 1877 . twenty - one month old anna died in march of 1881 and four year old mary ( the second child bearing that name ) succumbed from small pox in june of 1882 . one year later , in 1883 , alex richards moved his family from their home on cedar street to a farm east of manistique in the wood’s district . his nine year old daughter ellen remembered feeling sad about leaving the home where she had enjoyed so many happy times , but the move to the farm allowed their father to spend much more time at home with his wife and children . fear of losing more children to contagious diseases such as small pox and scarlet fever may also have been a factor .
the multi - instrumentalist who joined fleet foxes in 2010 leads the way in terms of his silly number of side - projects and fingers in folk - y pies , almost all of which he set about working with while his band took time off . leaving behind past lives as bassist of post - hardcore troup the blood brothers and short - lived indie - rockers sharks keep moving , henderson released two albums - 2013’s ‘naomi’ and this year’s self - released ‘banshee’ - with his seattle - based folk band the cave singers .
when the neukirchen brothers agreed to the terms set by the northern pacific railway company , they did not consider that obtaining a signed easement would be their greatest hurdle . signatures from the landowners , robert and helen thompson , were acquired easily . the other signatures necessary to complete the easement paperwork were those of the officers of the issaquah & superior coal company . these company officers were germans who were involved overseas with the war effort . a verbal agreement had been received , but that was not enough to satisfy the northern pacific railway company .
richards was one of the few individuals who had title to property in the pioneer village . he did not share the prejudices of the stockholders of the chicago lumbering company who owned nearly all the land in manistique . the lumbermen were strong believers in temperance and sought to keep the town free of saloons . the deeds to all the property owned by the lumber company prohibited use of their land for the sale of alcohol , to wit :
lovemore bros are the leaders in rigging , machine moving , warehousing , lifting , abnormal load transport and mechanical projects company with offices in durban , richards bay and johannesburg . it boasts a substantial operating capacity by virtue of its quality fleet of crane trucks and low beds and substantial infrastructure in the form of its warehousing facilities and gantries . lovemore bros has a fully integrated service geared to improve reliability , safety and efficiency for any of your machinery logistics needs .
the first true bus was a bedford owb utility bus with wooden seats bought in may 1943 . his son reggie and idris then joined the business , and richards bros . was formed . after the depot was completed , contracts were obtained to convey workmen from the moylgrove , st . dogmaels and cardigan areas to the depot . these vehicles were then used to convey prisoners of war to outlying farms from a camp in letterston . school contracts were then obtained , and more buses purchased .
thanks for your input to this ( and other ) postings on this site pete . there are colour photos of a number of vehicles , including a titan , in this livery in my book . they generally suggest that the red was a a tad more maroon than here and that the blue was a shade towards air - force blue . one of tony moyes’ photos of this very bus shows the shades that i remember seeing on my arrival in cardigan however a peter yeomans’ shot of sb bde 800c is much closer to the colours shown above . in general these colours were used from the very early days of richards bros but i suspect that maybe slight variations were tried over the years .
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the optare alero made its first appearance at efe showbus international this year . the low entry , easy access , 16 seater is building a name for itself on rural services , dial a ride and welfare work .
the optare contingent arrived on saturday evening and parked up ready for sunday morning . in the long standing silver and blue demonstration livery , worn by many optare buses over the years are a solo and excel 2 . on the end is a nabi 30lfn , the american version of the solo . this left hand drive model was finished in base white . on the monday it was off to southampton docks for the voyage to miami for service with metro - dade where it would gain mauve and jade vinyls to complete its appearance .
the rear views of the optare larger vehicles . the contrast between the uk solo and nabi 30lfn is interesting . the american bus works out longer overall .
miami dade 03356 . note the sensibly front mounted bicycle rack - so easy to control and observe from the driver ' s seat , a fairly standard and much used us fitting .
a better view of the nabi rear . the american bound bus faces eastern block military vehicles parked against the land warfare hall !
the optare line - up on the sunday which greeted the entries by parking reception .
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strumble shuttle – newport – fishguard – tregwynt – porthgaun – st . davids summer service
strumble shuttle – newport – fishguard – tregwynt – porthgaun – st . davids winter service
you can choose from a wide range of coach holidays in england , scotland , wales , ireland and europe . our great range of 3 - day weekend breaks and 5 - day midweek breaks allow just enough time to relax…
machynlleth - mallwyd - llanfair caereinon – train journey on board the welshpool & llanfair light railway – welshpool with a visit to coed - y - dinas , charlies / garden centre – welshpool - newtown - plinlimon mountain - aberystwyth - aberaeron inc . train trip
machynlleth - mallwyd - llanfair caereinon - train journey on board the welshpool & llanfair light railway - welshpool with a visit to coed - y - dinas , charlies / garden centre - welshpool - newtown - plinlimon mountain - aberystwyth - aberaeron inc . train trip
the royal welsh show is the biggest agricultural show in europe . it is organised by the royal welsh agricultural society , which was formed in 1904 , and takes place in july of each year , at llanelwedd , near builth wells , in powys , mid wales .
adult : £20 . 00 ( £13 . 00 coach only fare ) child : £13 . 50 ( £9 . 00 coach only fare )
motorised canal boat cruise along the pontcysyllte adueduct , aboard the canal boat thomas telford . after that excitement , relax and enjoy the scenery of the dee valley , as you travel up the most beautiful canal in britain , with fully stocked bar and a live commentary that will point places of interest and historical facts , arriving in llangollen 2 hours later . the coach travels via aberystwyth , machynlleth , dolgellau and bala .
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based in ashford in kent , which lies on the river great stour , at the edge of the north downs . combined with visits to two great cities – the cathedral city of canterbury and burges in belgium .
the floral spa town of harrogate , a heritage railway and stunning scenery , all await you in the wonderful yorkshire dales .
with a base on the shores of loch long , enjoy a relaxing loch cruise , take one of scotland’s most memorable rail journeys past kilchurn castle and loch awe to the coastal town of oban and enjoy the delights of pretty inveraray .
based in lille , we will visit dunkirk , home of one of the most memorable events in world war ii – operation dynamo . dunkirk was the site of the largest evacuation effort in military history .
the lake district is famous for its breathtaking scenery and on this tour , you can compliment this beauty with lake cruises and nostalgic steam train journeys .
eastbourne - an elegant classic 19th century resort with a pristine promenade , 1930s bandstand and iconic pier .
killarney is a tow on the north eastern shore of lough leane . its natural heritage , history and location on the ring of kerry make killarney a popular tourist destination .
weekend in london for the hampton court flower show , with shopping / sightseeing .
lying four miles across the solent from the south coast , and just 23 miles long and 17 miles wide , the isle of wight is blessed with golden beaches , picturesque countryside , quaint villages and bustling market towns .
kensington palace is a royal residence set in kensington gardens . it has been in residence of the british royal famil since the 17th century . diana : her fashion story is a major new dress exhibition at kensington palace , featuring some of diana , princess of wales ' most famous outfits . followed by the visit will be afternoon tea at kensington palace .
telford , is named after the civil engineer , thomas telford , who engineered many road and rail projects in shropshire and has a modern shopping mall and the ironbridge gorge . shrewsbury flower show is one of the largest horticultural events held in england .
explore highclere castle , the venue of the popular tv period drama – downton abbey . follow the footsteps of the aristocratic crawley family and the servants who work for them , through their country house . highclere castle , home of the caernarfon family for generations , also has a fascinating connection with ancient egypt – learn about the tutankamun discovery during your visit .
the battles which took place in flanders and the somme from 1914 to 1918 were a massive scale and left countless thousands dead . our tour is based near ypres , perhaps the war’s most famous site , and is well paced for touring flanders and the somme .
weymouth is one of britain ' s most attractive resorts , with it ' s broad , level promenade , from which there are grand views of the coastline . a resort full of interest , especially around the busy harbour . weymouth is the gateway to the only national world heritage coastline in england .
northern ireland’s roads bring back the joy of touring and even when you’re in the heart of the country , you’re never too far from the sea . the causeway coastal route takes you along miles of the most beautiful coast imaginable . belfast is a city reborn – it is a blooming retail centre with fine victorian street cafes .
bournemouth can rightly claim to be the most popular tourist beach resort along the south coast of england . with a 7 mile long beach and two and a half mile traffic - free promenade between two piers , countless shops , restaurants , pubs , theatres , shows and much more , it offers an incredible amount of entertainment to its guests .
a hidden treasure in the irish sea that ' s ideal for visiting . this small island with big scenery lies just 60 miles off - shore with classic railways , heritage sites and coastal resorts .
from early september to early november , blackpool gets into top gear with its autumn spectacular . this glittering display of dazzling lighting transforms five miles of promenade into a fairytale dream . whatever your taste , blackpool offers a good time for everyone .
prepare to be enchanted at the magical world of harry potter , with a chance to see the studios and go behind - the - scenes . also , we offer a day at windsor or visit the resort of legoland .
the beaufort park hotel is located just a short drive from the historic market town of mold , set in the attractive north wales countryside .
chatsworth house is a stately home in derbyshire , set in expansive parkland and backed by woods .
each year the beautiful area between the stunning bath abbey and the internationally renowned visitor attraction , the roman baths is transformed into a christmas shoppers haven – the bath christmas market .
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in 1972 , the business of lewis williams ( blue glider ) , st . dogmaels was acquired , and in 1976 was another year for purchasing a very old rival company – pioneer motors , newport ( a company which one of the partners – reggie , had worked for many years ) .
in 1978 , a new workshop and office was built in newport to accommodate the extra servicing facilities required . 1982 , the business of marchwood motorways , southampton , who had a depot in haverfordwest was purchased , and more local services were acquired .
in 1984 , the moylgrove depot was closed and a new head office set up in pentood industrial estate , with a paint shop and garage .
bus services now operate between haverfordwest – milford haven – st . davids – cardigan and aberystwyth , carmarthen , with coaches travelling all over europe , and employing 70 staff with 65 vehicles .
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we can rolling road test and tune your everyday road car or commercial van to full single seater race car .
we are fully equipped with the very latest diagnostic equipment , which allows us to interrogate your vehicles engine management system .
approved by bosch , delphi , denso and stanadyne we can cover work required on any diesel pump or injector .
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we can supply diesel injection parts from the leading system manufacturer’s , such as bosch , delphi , denso , continental , stanadyne and pierburg .
we have a dedicated diesel injection workshop specialising in the testing , repair , servicing and reconditioning of diesel fuel injection pumps and injectors including common rail systems fitted to all the latest generation diesel vehicles .
our rolling road is one of the most advanced systems in europe . the extreme accuracy of this machine allows us to carry out pinpoint diagnostics as well as carburettor tuning and remapping of fuel injection systems for road and competition .
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the store also carries items for home and garden projects , including at this time of year bedding plants and seeds . “chick days , ” taking orders for baby chicks which arrive for customer pick up at the store , are one of the business ' s longstanding traditions . hall said the practice is increasing in popularity as more and more people are interested in being more food self - sufficient and knowing where their food comes from and what might have happened to it along the way . “people are starting to think more about how animals are raised , what they ' re fed and how they ' re treated . it ' s important , ” he said .
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in 2010 , volunteers from the western division of the northern pacific railway historical association stopped by to talk about a project they were working on . they were in the midst of sorting through the jim frederickson collection , some of which dealt with the railroad in issaquah . they generously offered to loan out the items so that we could scan them for inclusion in our own archives . we are still cataloging the 200 + documents copied from their collection . ( for more information on the documents , see the blog post northern pacific railway documents come for a visit ) .
letter from john neukirchen to superintendent , northern pacific railway company . january 4 , 1910 .
a plot plan for the proposed spur track was drawn on april 3 , 1911 . the easement was intended to be 16 feet wide by 8 feet to either side of the center in the southwest quarter of section 34 , township 24 , north of range 6 , and east of the willamette meridian .
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it is interesting to note that eurostar ' s livery is the oldest in current use on a mainline passenger train fleet in the uk .
and yet it doesn ' t look old or outdated . nice job on the agv by the way , not sure i like the styling of the train though .
the original railfreight livery looks good on the class 70 , hides all the warts ! the class 60 . . . . . .
absolutely . those 70s are really nice , especially the one in railfreight red stripe .
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there have been rumours that wrexham and shropshire will use class 170s on some of their quieter services , freeing up 67 + mkiii + dvt sets for chiltern ' s busier services .
love it - really shows off the shape better than the freightliner livery . there ' s something about the orange to yellow combination with black that just works on every level .
sorry to ask but im useless with photo software , and i dont have photoshop . . . . but what about a deltic in intercity livery ? if someone could do that for me i would be very greatful as its always been a pondering thought , likewise a hymek in intercity livery . thanks in advance , and i love all thses livery variations we have on here so far , many thanks , bruce
sorry to ask but im useless with photo software , and i dont have photoshop . . . . but what about a deltic in intercity livery ?
i love that loadhaul one . . . so do i love that wsr 170 . . . but best of all , ' kevin ' the stobart duck .
disclaimer : images photoshoped by me ( that includes my avatar image ) were created from images i found on the web . i ' m afraid i didn ' t record were i got them from or if there was any copywrite attached to them . i therefore declare that i do not own any copywrite for these images .
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you simply cannot do that , there ' s enough written on copyright on this forum and what you can and cannot do surrounding it .
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anyway , the thread has now reach ten pages and i ' ve started crediting images in a more propper fashion and am going to use this post to list my photoshops in this thread .