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Brouwer family brings play and learn days to Maitside
The Brouwer family tree
The Brouwers took over Maitside Orchards last summer and while, admittedly, they had a lot
to learn about apples in those early days, they have put in the work and are now ready for a
grand opening of play and learn days at the orchard that will include numerous activities aimed
at children and families. The Brouwers are seen here with some of the new art that adorns the
business. From left: Monica, Heidi, James, Jared and Jesse. (Shawn loughtin photo)
By Shawn Loughlin
The Citizen
The new owners at Maitside
Orchards, the Brouwer family, are
introducing play and learn days at
the farm, which are aimed at
children and families in Huron
County.
Monica and her husband Jared,
as well as their three children,
five-year-old James, three-year-old
Heidi and one -year-old Jesse, have
been working diligently at the
orchard and they're now set for
their grand opening event this
weekend.
The grand opening will take place
on Sept. 2 and 4 from 9 a.m. to
6 p.m. each day. The Brouwers have
lined up a number of activities for
kids on those days that they plan to
roll out every Friday, Saturday and
holiday Monday of the apple -
growing season.
Children will be able to pick their
own apples, take a hay ride, play
orchard disc golf or in the farm's
sand pit, they can hike back to the
Maitland River, see the farm's
"critter crews" which takes the farm
animal experience beyond a
traditional petting zoo and they can
enjoy a slice of pie or some ice
cream when they're done.
The experience costs $5 per
person or $20 per family plus HST.
The Brouwers are very proud of
the changes they've made in the year
since they bought the orchard.
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Monica says that while the family is
no stranger to farming, they had a lot
to learn about apples when they first
moved in, but that things are coming
along.
They have maintained the
Maitside line of products, including
its famous apple cider, and have
since expanded to include products
from other Huron County purveyors.
In addition to the indoor farmers'
market, they hope to begin
a local artisan market soon that
will feature a number of local artists
and creators. They have also
installed seating and tables for a
small cafe inside the Brussels
building.
For more information on the new
and improved orchard facility, call
519-887-6883 or visit them online at
m ai is i de orchards . ca.
Letter to the Editor
'The Pigeon King'
impresses writer
THE EDITOR,
My wife and I recently attended
the Blyth Festival production of The
Pigeon King.
What a superb play this was! It is
undoubtedly the triumph of the
season for the hard-working actors,
stage managers and production
assistants who bring us these unique
insights into the everyday stories of
the people who live in our
community.
This was a play created by the
Festival company, headed up by
Artistic Director Gil Garratt and
director Severn Thompson.
The Pigeon King is a "compelling
story of hope, fraud, justice,
forgiveness, despair and love" (to
quote from the directors' notes) that
chronicles the Ponzi scheme of an
enterprising man who provided false
hope to hundreds of local farmers, as
well as individuals across Canada
and the U.S. from 2001 until 2008.
Based on facts, the creative team
and six actors bring to life this
amazing story that will keep you
glued to your seat for the entire
production.
Gil Garratt's portrayal of Pigeon
King Arlan Galbraith is mind-
boggling and worthy of one of those
acting awards that you hear about.
All the actors perform superbly, in
various roles, and they all play an
instrument or two throughout the
performance. The stage settings
were believable, as were the actors
who kept us all enthralled with how
they portrayed the various
characters.
This is a play that should not be
missed! I highly recommend it to all
who want an evening of professional
entertainment that brings the history
of this farming community and the
story of how it can be affected by
one man's greed is told.
Doug R. Bundy, Goderich.
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