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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2011-06-16, Page 12PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 2011. • Custom application for post spraying of corn, beans, grains, and pasture ground • Row crop spraying • Low soil compaction • Very accurate • Hay and pasture ground needs that extra boost • Spreaders readily available • Terra-Gators • Bulk delivery unit CROP PROTECTION FERTILIZERS HOWSON & HOWSON LTD. Seed, Crop Protection, Fertilizer, Grain Elevators, Custom Application Blyth 519-523-9624 1-800-663-3653 ★GPS Field Mapping ★Nutrient Management Plans Available ★Soil Testing Get the MOST out of your ALFALFA this year by fertilizing with N. P & K. As you can see Alfalfa takes a lot out of the crop and by applying fertilizer the crop get what it needs and keeps your soil nutrient levels up. The addition of BORON to your Alfalfa fertilizer helps by: • Maintaining a balance between sugar and starch. • The translocation of sugar and carbohydrates. • It is important in pollination and seed reproduction. • It is necessary for normal cell division, nitrogen metabolism, and protein formation. • It is essential for proper cell wall formation. • It plays an important role in the proper function of cell membranes and the transport of K to guard cells for the proper control of internal water balance. Major Nutrient Removal by Alfalfa NP2O5 K2O lb. /ton lb. /10 ton 56 12-15 55-70 560 120-150 550-700 ALFALFA Community cleanup Neighbours of the Mitchells and the McKees, who both live on Walton Road just outside of Walton, were quick to come to the two families’ aid after a massive storm ripped through the area early June 7. Neighbours descended on the properties with farm equipment, chainsaws, trucks and helping hands to clean up the devastation the wind and lighting wrought. (Denny Scott photo) It has ben quite a week weather wise and the damage around Walton was extensive. The long-lasting storm of thunder and lightning and the deluge of rain left the fields a muddy mess and brought planting to a halt. Over two inches of rain was reported around Walton and up to four inches of rain towards Winthrop. Many thought that was bad enough until the storm went through the area on Wednesday night. There were high winds but not that much rain, but the damage to some was intense. It has been called a “down burst” of energy that hit the four Walton area farms that include Ken Shortreed’s, Neil Mitchell’s, Jeff McKee’s and Doug Mitchell’s. Many of the families headed to the basements of their homes when the thundering winds started and a good thing they did. Doug Mitchell was reported to have said that the sound reminded him of being under the “BareBum Beach” rail tracks as a train went overhead, thunderous, roaring and loud. All four of the farms lost many of the trees, upwards of 40 and more, around their homes. The McKee family suffered damage to all of their vehicles, the trailer, the shed was flattened and a tree branch went through a bedroom window. Damage to the home is still being investigated. The other families suffered a great deal of destruction and mess from the loss of the downed trees. There were many members of the Walton/Brussels community who arrived at the homes when news spread of the damage and the cleanup is progressing well. Men with chainsaws, tractors, loaders, women with rakes and food all arrived to lend a hand to help the families with the immense cleanup. There were many others who lost trees or other damage such as the steel off their barns, or planters, lawn furniture or such that the wind carried off. At our home we lost a pine tree and the centre of a maple tree was twisted and torn out of the tree. Our barbecue was blown 30 feet out onto the lawn and basically torn apart. There were at least six trees toppled at Don Baan’s place but I heard of no damage at NEWS FROM WALTON Storm hits Waltonhard, fells trees,stops planting Continued on page 14 Catching up with those in hospital include Isobel Workman in Seaforth Hospital recovering from hip surgery. Doreen Hackwell is in Seaforth recovering from knee surgery. Ruth Lowe has been released from hospital and is home recovering from heart surgery and Greg Ducharme is home from Clinton hospital taking it easy recovering from a heart infection. We wish everyone continued improvement and best wishes in their recovery. It was the annual Long Branch Biker Bash motorcycle ride this past week. The host family of Paul and Dianne McCallum welcomed about 57 motorcycle enthusiasts to their place to meet and the ride was on. They travelled the long way to Dunkeld where they stopped for a rest break and then made the journey back to the McCallum farm. The group soared to over 90 to enjoy a delicious barbecue supper and an evening of socializing. The group really appreciated the support of the many generous donations from sponsors around the area for door prizes and the group was able to make a donation of over $1,400 to the London Sick Children’s Hospital. It was a great day for a ride and for the fundraising event. Our sympathies are extended to the family of Sheila Richards on her passing. She was a wonderful lady who loved the community of Brussels and delved right into support many different groups and committees in the area. She will be missed by her sons Bob and Doug and their families and her many friends in the Brussels community. Congratulations to Alvin and Pam McLellan who became first-time grandparents twice within a week. Their son A.J. and Jill welcomed a son Lane to their lives and their daughter Missy and husband Paul welcomed son Nolan to theirs. They will be busy grandparents when the two boys come to have holidays. Congrats to all. Returning from a “girls” vacation is Jean Bewley. She, along with her daughter Mary Baker from Bolton, flew to Calgary to other daughter Brenda Raven’s for a week. The three ladies always enjoy a trip away together each year. They spent a few days visiting with Dan and Brenda as well as Jean’s grandson John and wife Jilly and their two children Bree and Corbin. They also visited with grandson Scott and wife Heather. The three ladies then went on their road trip to Waterton Lakes Park. They stopped at Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump, an interesting tourist area. This area is a steep cliff that the Indians used to herd buffalo toward and then after they would plunge over the cliff, the Indians would be able to have meat for the winter. The head smashed name comes from an Indian boy who thought he would watch the buffalo go over the cliff and then you can guess what happened to him. It was an interesting area and very well done to inform people of the history of the area. Jean reports that the weather was cool and wet and that she has never seen as much water lying in the fields in her many trips west. It is a very late spring of them and the daffodils and tulips were still in full bloom. The Smith picnic was held this year at the farm of Fred and Teuni Smith. Fred has seven brothers and sisters remaining and many of them attended along with members of their families totalling around 53. They enjoyed an afternoon of visiting and found it too cool to play many games outside before enjoying a potluck dinner. They enjoyed some lucky draws and indoor games for prizes and just enjoying catching up with family from farther away. It is always great for families to get together and to know aunts, uncles and cousins. The Knight Family Open or men’s day out was held on Saturday at the home of Steve Knight. They went golfing in the morning at Cranbrook Golf Course and over 20 enjoyed their golfing. They returned to the By Jo-Ann McDonald Call 887-6570 PEOPLE AROUND WALTON Bikers raise money for hospital Continued on page 14