UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE13G*
Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Avalon Holdings Corporation
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(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock, par value $0.01
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(Title of Class of Securities)
05343P109
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(CUSIP Number)
September 1, 2010
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(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which
this Schedule is filed:
/x/ Rule 13d-1(b)
/x/ Rule 13d-1(c)
/ / Rule 13d-1(d)
*The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a
reporting person's initial filing on this form with respect to
the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment
containing information which would alter the disclosures provided
in a prior cover page.
The information required in the remainder of this cover shall not
be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to
the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject
to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).
Potential persons who are to respond to the collection of
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SEC 1745 (3-98)
CUSIP No. 05343P109
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1. Names of Reporting Persons.
I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only)
WEDBUSH, Inc.
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2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group
(See Instructions)
(a) /x/
(b) / /
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3. SEC Use Only
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4. Citizenship or Place of Organization
California
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Number of Shares 5. Sole Voting Power 0
Beneficially by ----------------------------------------------
Owned by Each 6. Shared Voting Power 159,959
Reporting ----------------------------------------------
Person With: 7. Sole Dispositive Power 0
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8.Shared Dispositive Power 159,959
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9. Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
159,959
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10. Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain
Shares (See Instructions)
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11. Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)
5.0%
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12. Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
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HC
CUSIP No. 05343P109
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1. Names of Reporting Persons.
I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only)
Edward W. Wedbush
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2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group
(See Instructions)
(a) /x/
(b) / /
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3. SEC Use Only
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4. Citizenship or Place of Organization
United States of America
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Number of Shares 5. Sole Voting Power 0
Beneficially by ----------------------------------------------
Owned by Each 6. Shared Voting Power 159,959
Reporting ----------------------------------------------
Person With: 7. Sole Dispositive Power 0
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8.Shared Dispositive Power 159,959
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9. Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
159,959
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10. Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain
Shares (See Instructions)
/ /
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11. Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)
5.0%
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12. Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
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IN
CUSIP No. 05343P109
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1. Names of Reporting Persons.
I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only)
Wedbush Opportunity Capital, LLC
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2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group
(See Instructions)
(a) /x/
(b) / /
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3. SEC Use Only
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6. Citizenship or Place of Organization
Delaware
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Number of Shares 5. Sole Voting Power 0
Beneficially by ----------------------------------------------
Owned by Each 6. Shared Voting Power 159,959
Reporting ----------------------------------------------
Person With: 7. Sole Dispositive Power 0
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8.Shared Dispositive Power 159,959
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9. Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
159,959
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10. Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain
Shares (See Instructions)
/ /
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11. Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)
5.0%
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12. Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
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OO
CUSIP No. 05343P109
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1. Names of Reporting Persons.
I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only)
Wedbush Opportunity Partners, LP
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2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group
(See Instructions)
(a) /x/
(b) / /
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3. SEC Use Only
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6. Citizenship or Place of Organization
Delaware
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Number of Shares 5. Sole Voting Power 0
Beneficially by ----------------------------------------------
Owned by Each 6. Shared Voting Power 159,959
Reporting ----------------------------------------------
Person With: 7. Sole Dispositive Power 0
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8.Shared Dispositive Power 159,959
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9. Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
159,959
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10. Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain
Shares (See Instructions)
/ /
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11. Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)
5.0%
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12. Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
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PN
Cusip No. 05343P109 13G Avalon Holdings Corporation
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Item 1. Name and Address of Issuer.
(a) This statement relates to the shares of the common stock of
Avalon Holdings Corporation ("Issuer").
(b) Issuer's address: One American Way, Warren, Ohio 44484
Item 2. Filers
(a) This statement is filed by WEDBUSH, Inc. ("WI"),
Edward W. Wedbush ("EWW"), Wedbush Opportunity Capital, LLC ("WOC"),
and Wedbush Opportunity Partners, LP ("WOP").
(b) Business address of the above filers are as follows:
WI - 1000 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90017-2457
EWW - P.O. Box 30014, Los Angeles, CA 90030-0014
WOC - 1000 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90017-2457
WOP - 1000 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90017-2457
(c) WI is a California corporation. EWW is a citizen of the
United States of America. WOC is a limited liability corporation
organized under the laws of the State of Delaware. WOP is
a limited partnership organized under the laws of the State
of Delaware.
(d) Common stock
(e) 05343P109
Item 3. Classification of Filers
(a) WI is a control person.
(b) - (j) Not applicable
(b) - (j) Not applicable
(b) - (j) Not applicable
Item 4. Ownership
(a) Together, the Reporting Persons benefically own a total of 159,959
shares of Common Stock of the Issuer.
(b) Together, the Reporting Persons benefically own approximately 5.0%
of the outstanding shares of the Issuer.
(c) Number of Shares as to which the filer has:
(i) Sole power to vote: WI has sole power to vote on
0 Shares; EWW has 0 sole Shares; WOC has 0 sole shares;
and WOP has 0 sole Shares.
(ii) Shared power to vote: WI has shared power to vote on 159,959
Shares; EWW has 159,959 Shares; WOC has 159,959 Shares; and WOP has
159,959 Shares.
(iii) Sole power to dispose: WI has sole power to
dispose on 0 Shares; EWW has 0 Shares
to dispose; and WOC has 0 Shares to dispose; and WOP has
0 Shares to dispose.
(iv) Shared power to dispose; WI has 159,959 Shares;
EWW has 159,959 Shares; WOC has 159,959 Shares; and WOP has
159,959 Shares.
Item 5. Ownership of Five Percent or Less of a Class.
Not applicable.
Item 6. Ownership of More Than Five Percent on Behalf of Another.
Not applicable.
Item 7. Identification and Classification of Subsidiary which
Acquired the Securities Being Reported on by the Parent
Holding Company.
Not Applicable.
Item 8. Identification and Classification of Members of a Group.
Name Category
WEDBUSH, Inc. HC
Edward W. Wedbush IN
Wedbush Opportunity Capital, LLC OO
Wedbush Opportunity Partners, LP PN
EWW is the Chairman of WI. EWW owns a majority of the outstanding
Shares of WI. WI owns a majority of WOC. WOC is the general partner and acts
as the investment manager for WOP. Accordingly, EWW may be deemed the beneficial
owner of the Issuer's Shares owned by WI. However, beneficial
ownership of the Issuer's Shares is hereby disclaimed by EWW.
Item 9. Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not applicable.
Item 10. Certification
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and
belief, the securities referred to above were acquired in the
ordinary course of business and were not acquired for the purpose
of and do not have the effect of changing or influencing the
control of the Issuer of such securities and were not acquired in
connection with or as a participant in any transaction having
such purpose or effect.
Signature
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and
belief, I certify that the information set forth in this
statement is true, complete and correct.
WEDBUSH, Inc.
09/08/10
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Date
ERIC D. WEDBUSH
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Eric D. Wedbush
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Signature
ERIC D. WEDBUSH
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Eric D. Wedbush/ President
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Name/Title
Edward W. Wedbush
09/08/10
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Date
EDWARD W. WEDBUSH
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Edward W. Wedbush
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Signature
EDWARD W. WEDBUSH
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Edward W. Wedbush
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Name/Title
Wedbush Opportunity Capital, LLC
09/08/10
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Date
ERIC D. WEDBUSH
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Eric D. Wedbush
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Signature
ERIC D. WEDBUSH
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Eric D. Wedbush/ Managing Director
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Name/Title
Wedbush Opportunity Partners, LP
09/08/10
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Date
ERIC D. WEDBUSH
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Eric D. Wedbush
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Signature
ERIC D. WEDBUSH
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Eric D. Wedbush/ Managing Director
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Name/Title