Carlton news

Although summer is winding down, we can still enjoy the warm temperatures and our favorite ice cream treat. I thought back to when I was a kid and my mom would buy one pint of ice cream from Bystrom's Grocery on the corner of Highway 33 and Freeman Road in Sunnyside. That pint of vanilla ice cream would be divided into five slices and served on homemade apple pie or cantaloupe for a Sunday evening treat for my family. In those days we bought ice cream in small amounts because the freezer compartment of our refrigerator was about a foot square.

There is a new business in Carlton. The Red Dog has a variety of coffee and other beverages and soft-serve ice cream. You can walk up or drive up. Hours are 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

The Carlton VFW & Auxiliary will be accepting donations for the "Dream" garage sale through Sept. 8. The sale is 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 10-11 at the Four Seasons Complex on Chestnut Avenue. Clean garage sale items are needed (no clothing). Arrangements can be made with Linda Kaehler at 218-428-0496.

Harold's Golf Fiasco Scramble runs

8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 28 at Pine Hill Golf Club in Carlton. Call 218-384-3727 to reserve a tee time. Proceeds go to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Mark your calendars for Harold's Hog Roast on Sept. 11.

Local churches are back to in-person services: River's Edge Church, 10 a.m .; Bethesda Lutheran Church, 9 a.m .; St. Francis Church, 4 p.m. Saturday and 8:30 a.m. Sunday and weekdays.

Autumn Voices will be starting up at 10 a.m. Sept. 13 at the senior dining center in Moose Lake. If you enjoy singing, come join us. We would love to have you in our group. Email Rita at [email protected] or call 218-485-8727. Must be fully vaccinated to attend.

I know nobody wants to think about Christmas, but I need to think about the Christmas lights that decorate my very tall house. I am putting out a request for someone who does not mind climbing a ladder, or may have a bucket truck or lift, to help straighten out the lights, and would be willing to donate its use for a couple of hours. I know a lot of people enjoy the lights, and I do not want to disappoint the community. If you can help in September or October, give me a call 218-310-6065. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Contact Leola Rodd at 218-310-6065 or [email protected] with Carlton area news.