Carlton Happenings

Although the July Fourth celebrations have passed, many of us put out the American flag every day, weather permitting. The earliest version of the flag flew in 1776, but it wasn’t until 1777 that the Continental Congress passed the Flag Act, which unified the U.S. under a banner of 13 alternating red and white stripes: one for each of the 13 colonies and 13 stars to represent each state. There is also a color code for the flag. Each color represents an American ideal — red for valor, white for liberty and blue for justice. Flags that have become tattered and faded should be decommissioned with honor. There are organizations that hold unserviceable flag ceremonies on Flag Day or the Fourth of July to give flags a dignified end. The Carlton VFW has a mailbox outside the post building for flags that are no longer usable; contact them at 218-384-3794 for more information. Please do not throw a worn-out flag into the trash.

Mark your calendars for Carlton Daze, July 29-31. This is a community celebration for everyone. Fun, food, and games for all! If you or your organization will be having an event for Carlton Daze, contact Leola Rodd at 218-310-6065 or [email protected] to be added to the schedule of events.

The Robert Rodd scholarship spaghetti feed fundraiser is 4-8 p.m. July 29 at the Four Seasons complex in Carlton. Cost: $12/adult, $8/children 6-12 year, and free for age 5 and under. All proceeds go toward the Rodd Scholarship fund. If you would like to volunteer or donate to this event, call Leola at 218-310-6065.

This spring’s Carlton Community Cleanup was a successful event. There were 105 high school students in grades 6-9, 11 staff, 15 NHS/YES members and two city of Carlton staff who helped to clean up 11 yards, the Hillside Cemetery and a highway pick up from the city to South Terrace. Thank you to everyone who made the event a success, with donations of time and money.

Veterans interested in joining the Carlton VFW Post 2962 and/or the Carlton VFW Auxiliary, please contact the VFW at 218-384-3794. Weekly VFW events include bingo on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm., free pool and darts on Sundays, poker on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m., and a cribbage tournament at noon on Mondays. There are cash drawings at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday and a meat raffle at 6 p.m. on Fridays.

City of Carlton council meetings are held at 6 p.m. the second Wednesday of every month at the city offices (the old civic center building).

Businesses and individuals wishing to join the Carlton Chamber of Commerce can find more information at http://www.carltonchamber.com.

The Four Seasons Sports Complex and Event Center board meeting is held at 7 p.m. the third Wednesday of every month at the Four Seasons complex and is open to the public. Check out http://www.carltonhockey.net for the schedule of events.

The Lions meet at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at the Carlton VFW. Dinner is served. Contact Betsy Anderson at 218-255-5457 for more information.

Upcoming rummage sales at the Four Seasons complex include the L&S rummage sale Aug. 11-12; Inter-Faith Care Center Aug. 26-27; Carlton VFW Auxiliary Sept. 9-10.

If you know of a special community event or a special person who should be recognized, please contact Leola Rodd at 218-310-6065 or [email protected].