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Carlton's celebration of "Carlton Daze" is just around the corner, July 26-28. Over the years how many community celebrations has Carlton had? I checked at the Carlton County Historical Society to see if I could find out the answer. Although I did not find out the exact number, there have been several celebrations, dances and parades in the Carlton community. The celebrations have taken place at different times of the year -- likely to find the niche where we fit into the community festivities...
Although Carlton High School graduation has come and gone as with other area schools, I thought it might be interesting to visit the Carlton County Historical Society for a look at the history of Carlton High School. From the Carlton County Historical Society: The Carlton school located in the county seat was destroyed by fire three times. The first two schools were wooden structures, and fire equipment and access to water to fight the fires was limited. The second school was built in the 1890s...
Last Saturday the annual Chicken Swap was held at Carlton’s Four Seasons complex parking lot. Although the weather was a bit chilly, many local community members set up booths to trade or sell their chickens, goats, rabbits, puppies, kittens and homemade goodies. Hundreds of people came out to check out the animals, and maybe add to their menagerie at home. Shoppers could also purchase maple syrup, honey, baked goods and homemade items. If you missed this Chicken Swap, there will be another one...
The national Mayor's Day of Recognition for Volunteers was April 2 and Carlton Mayor Mike Soderstrom presented awards to Amy Decaigny, Lillian and Gordy Davis, and the Four Seasons Complex /Carlton Amateur Hockey Board for their volunteerism and dedication to the Carlton community. They have given their time and support to make Carlton and the surrounding area a great place to live. Congratulations to all of the honored volunteers. We know that spring is just around the corner. The warm sunny...
Last Thursday, I was invited to the Oldenburg House for a presentation on “Phenology – Document Spring” by Betsy Dugan, a practitioner of backyard phenology. Since I had no idea what phenology meant, I looked it up on my phone. It is “the study of cyclic and seasonal natural phenomena, especially in relation to climate and plant and animal life” (USA National Phenology Network). I think I like Betsy Dugan’s definition better. She explained that it is the timing of nature’s calendar: the...
The Inter-Faith Care Center has been part of the City of Carlton for several decades, and recently received a two-year grant for $300,000 from the Minnesota Department of Health. The grant, “Improving Residents Lives through Meaningful Activities,” will help Inter-Faith provide direct care for the mental health, psychosocial, physical and spiritual well-being of the residents. The grant will help to increase staff time to 98 1/2 hours per week in the activities department, and Cedar and Oak Uni...
Tomorrow, Feb. 23, will mark the 10th anniversary of the Robert Rodd Memorial Scholarship Hockey Costume Game/Fundraiser, and its final year. About two years after my husband Robert passed away, Joe and Rhonda Broneak approached me about helping to raise money for scholarships for Carlton High School graduating seniors. They knew I was trying to raise funds for a scholarship in Robert's memory, and suggested a fun hockey game and raffles to keep the scholarship going. Since the scholarship was s...
Welcome to Carlton Happenings. This will be the first of many articles about the Carlton community and the special activities that all Carlton area people can enjoy, or about the people who enrich our lives and community. On Feb. 1, a pep fest was held at the Carlton High School to introduce the homecoming court to the student body. The parents of each candidate had been asked to write a letter about their child, which was read by staff to introduce each candidate. It was a special way to...
The Carlton VFW 2962 Post and Auxiliary gave out 76 Christmas food baskets to area veterans' families and other families in the Carlton County area. In addition to the food baskets, 97 children received a gift plus a winter jacket and socks. To help pay for these, the VFW auxiliary and post members raised $16,016 through their annual Christmas Auction, and received donations from the city of Carlton, local businesses and generous community members from Carlton, Wrenshall, Esko, Cloquet and...
