The smell of sweet cookies fills the entire school as the home economics/ FACS class learns to prepare and bake all kinds of treats. This was once the daily scene for retired teacher Mavis Mikkelsen.

With the arrival of March comes hope of spring being just around the corner and thoughts turn to the Cavalier County Cancer Crusaders' spring rummage sale. The sale will be at the American Legion Hall in Langdon, and dates for this annual event have been set for the end of April. Drop off dates are April 25, 26 and 27, and please note that we have added a third date for drop off. Last fall, we accidentally added Saturday in addition to Sunday and Monday for drop off, and that worked so well that we decided to continue with three days, as it gave the volunteers one more day to organize donations. The sale will begin Tuesday, April 28 and continue each day through May 2. The hours for drop off and the sale are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. Volunteers are always welcome! All you have to do is show up at the American Legion hall, ask for Kathy, and you will find yourself involved and busy. Thank you to the many volunteers who continue to help year after year to make this large undertaking go smoothly.

Have you ever wanted to get lost on purpose? Not emotionally, not spiritually - I’m talking physically - in the middle of a snow maze so big it made Guinness World Records raise an impressed eyebrow? Welcome to Amaze in Corn - a fall corn maze turned into a winter wonderland, home of the world’s largest snow maze and the only place where saying, “I have no idea where we are” is part of the family fun. It is only 54 miles north of the Pembina Border crossing.

By Katie Henry, family and community wellness agent, NDSU Extension – Cavalier County The last few weeks have been full of fevers. So many youth and adults have been out of school and work, fighting off things like Influenza B and other fever-inducing illnesses. The other day, I got the biggest fever hit of all: SPRING FEVER. The weather turning nicer with the warmer temperatures, and snow melting has put me in the spring fever mood. NDSU Extension also has events like the Spring Fever Garden Forums coming up that help us look forward to the garden season. Another thing that comes with warmer weather is grilling season! I mentioned last week that we tend to grill all winter long at our house, but it’s not always easy to do so. It’s always simpler and more fun to grill when there aren’t cold temperatures and snow to contend with. So, let us look forward to the full grilling season and summer garden produce that will be coming soon. I can’t wait!

CAVALIER, N.D. - Pembina County youth are invited to explore new interests, build skills and have fun at 4-H Project Day, scheduled for Saturday, April 11, at the Cavalier Public School. The day is shaping up to be a fun-filled experience of learning and hands-on activities for youth across the region.

MOUNTAIN, N.D. - At the recent Thorrablot celebration, the Icelandic Communities Association (ICA) gave $2500 in $500 Heritage Sites Grants to seven entities related to the Icelandic history and culture in the area. The grants given will be used for specific projects planned and upkeep of these Icelandic cultural buildings and cemeteries.

Young women who are seniors in high school can now apply for a $1,000 scholarship to any college of their choice. There is no application form, but you need to submit your name and address, where you plan to attend further education, write your idea of the future of agriculture and what you may know about Women Involved in Farm Economics.

Greetings from the Northern Lights Arts Council! The calendar and weather don’t exactly say “spring” quite yet, but we’re feeling optimistic and also looking forward to some great activities this spring! If you are a new or returning member to the Langdon Community Band, rehearsals begin March 16 at 7:00 p.m. Rehearsals will continue on Mondays in preparation for two performances: the Summer Concert Series on June 4 and Music Fest on July 18.

Wickman was offered the position after serving as interim director since October. GRAND FORKS, N.D.

FARGO, N.D. - Rev. Shay Craig will be ordained and consecrated the Twelfth Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of North Dakota on March 14 at Gethsemane Cathedral, 3600 25th St. S., Fargo. The service will begin at 10 a.m.