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NORTHVILLE
NORTVILLLE

Maybury Farm Maple Syrup Tours now under way

Maple Syrup Tours will con- wagon ride into the woods to see short distance, the farm manager syrup. Visitors can also enjoy a and snow covered.
tinue this weekend at Maybury how maple trees are tapped and explained. visit with the farm animals while Tours depart on the half hour
Farm in Northville. Tours will then watch and taste the running Visitors will return to the farm at the farm, organizers said. from 12:30 until 4 p.m. when the
take place Saturdays and sap. This is a walking trip into by wagon ride and be taken After the tour, visitors can last wagon leaves for the wooded
Sundays through April 2. The the Sugar Bush, so visitors directly to the Sugar Shack to see warm up in the Maybury Farm area. The tours are dependent on
tours begin with a tractor-pulled should be prepared to walk a how the sap becomes maple General Store where hot drinks the weather visitors should call
and snacks are available to pur- to ensure the tours are sched-
chase. Pure Michigan Maple uled in the event of freezing tem-
Syrup is also available for pur- peratures, high winds or ice.
chase along with free recipes Closure will be announced on
which use maple syrup. the website as soon as possible.
The cost for the popular event Reservations are not required
is $10 per person, with children 2 and tickets are sold at the door.
and younger admitted at no cost Space for the popular tours is
with an adult. Group tours are limited, organizers advised, and
available for any group of 15 or tickets usually sell out quickly.
more paid admissions. Maybury Farm is located at
Space is limited for each tour 50165 Eight Mile Road in
and visitors are asked to be at the Northville and is operated by the
wagon loading area 15 minutes Northville Community
prior to the assigned tour time, Foundation, a registered 501 c 3
late arrivals cannot be accommo- organization. The farm entrance
dated. The wagon ride to and is about a quarter mile past the
from the Sugar Bush is included state park entrance off Eight
in admission. Mile Road.
Appropriate dressing for the For more information, call
unpredictable Michigan March (248) 374-0200.
weather and shoes comfortable The farm opens at noon and
for the walk into the wooded closes at 5 p.m. For more infor-
Maple Syrup tours at Maybury Farm begin with a tractor pulled wagon ride into the woods to drain sap area are advised. The outdoor mation, visit www.maybury-
from the maple trees. walking tour is sometimes wet farm.org.
Principal as a personal positive involvement with

district staff, students and families.
“Mr. Koski has repeatedly shown that
FROM PAGE 1 to him being a principal is not just a job -
it's a lifestyle,” said Ajluni in Koski's stu-
Aluia in the nomination. dent letter of recommendation.
“His effectiveness as a leader is “It seemed only fitting that this award
amplified by his clear vision of quality be presented to Koski at the conclusion
teaching and learning, unmatched dedi- of NHS's Inclusion Week. Tony is a hum-
cation, robust communication with all ble leader and always keeps the most
community stakeholders and a determi- important piece of education at the fore-
nation to ensure that every student front, the students.
experiences social, emotional and aca- “It is an honor to have him represent-
demic success to their greatest poten- ing Michigan as the 2023 Principal of the Team effort
tial,” said Rebecca Peck, Northville Year,” said Zdeb, after presenting Koski
Public Schools assistant superintendent with the award. Last week, several potential candidates braved snowy conditions to attend the
of communications, development and The selection committee for the Northville Township Police Department recruitment open house. The township
equity. award includes students and principals has a position for one new officer to join the force. Candidates who attended the
To be eligible for the award, nomi- from the Michigan Student Leadership open house learned about the department, toured the facility and talked with cur-
nees demonstrate a sense of collabora- Board of Delegates and the Michigan rent officers. The recruitment team, above, said they look forward to hiring a new
officer in a few months. For more information, access the township police web-
tive leadership, involvement in curricu- Association of Secondary School site.
lum, instruction and assessment as well Principals Board of Directors.