.-•-• • —•=—^- — —:— 49 years of work ends with equipment seizure BOROW ISLAND -— "Mommv."Mommy, The familyv farm orjerationoperation., •__ they're not going to take which involved their two sons Grandpa's farm away are Warren and Murray as part­ they? He made that farm, you ners, was managing fine up know." until last spring. Don said they Yes, they are taking had taken advantage of a nine Grandpa's farm away. per cent loan offered by the After 49 years of working the provincial government in 1986. land, Don and Carol Campbell "Actually, we were able to keep will no longer be able to count the payments in line right up themselves as one of southern until the spring of '90," he said. Alberta's farming families. "So for five years, we were They have been a prominent pretty optimistic about the farming family which offers future." further evidence that the farm "But the prices in 1989 and crisis in southern Alberta is hit­ 1990 got so low. The cost of the ting deeply. product got below the cost of Don was the first farmer in production — that's what really southern Alberta to bring in a did us in." pivot irrigation system. His "I know it could be attributed property was once a part of the to poor management, but I Greyhound, tour package don't agree with that. Some between Lethbridge and Medi­ things are unmanageable. We cine Hat. The CPR passenger don't have the ability to control train used to stop along their the marketplace." property so people could see the Taking out more loans, even innovative sprinkler system. no interest loans from the gov­ Now, in response to one of ernment if they were available, their grandchildren's question, would only mean they would they have to answer that yes have to face this situation next the banks are taking the Camp­ year or the year after, they TOWN AND COUNTRY PHOTO BY LAURA CAMPBEU- bell farm away. The notice they said. received read: "The Royal The couple kept quiet all DON AND CAROL CAMPBELL SIT IN THEIR KITCHEN WHILE FARMING EQUIPMENT IS REMOVED Bank of Canada will be taking summer about their position all steps necessary to protect and only decided to go public the couple don't know where around to offer support. Mem­ were expected to buy their own it's position on Monday morn­ because they hoped they could they will go. Other then their bers of the Agriculture Distress homes and vehicles with that ing, Nov. 26." help others who were going farm homestead, they have no Committee have called them or wage — the farm never bought "Another way to say it is sei­ through the same situation. "If other place to go. "Our plans at have come to visit just to let any luxuries for any of them. zure," said Don. "Which leads we help one farmer, it will be the present time are to get them know they aren't alone, to foreclosure eventually. Right worth it," said Carol. through this situation we're there are people out there who The wage Don took is only now the bank is seizing our crop Don claims the farming crisis faced with right now and try understand what they are going $200 over the poverty line inventory and machinery under evidenced by their own situa­ to salvage what we can," Don through and have been through according to some statistics Section 178 of the Bank Act." tion is only the tip of the ice­ said. "One of our boys has similar situations. Carol found in the newspaper. The Campbell's have been berg. "It has been a bit of a made up his mind he's going to "Yet the bank told us his wages negotiating with their bank and headache, now it's going to leave the farm and try to go into "They have just been very were too high." several other financial institu­ develop into an epidemic," he some other profession. The supportive," said Carol. Despite the banks actions and tions and both Don and Carol said. "There is simply no way youngest son, he still wants to The couple are frustrated, the possibility they will lose said they believed negotiations us as farmers can compete with farm in the worst way. He has angry and saddened by what is everything, the couple say they were ongoing until they were prices the way they are." an optimistic outlook and he happening to farming today. will continue to hold their heads notified receivers would be This summer, the Campbells wants to face the challenge. He "Farming isn't a job, it's not a high. "We never did anything coming out to seize all their grew soft white spring wheat, at least wants to try." nine to five job," said Carol. "It we should be ashamed of," said farm equipment. "I don't know canola, flax and alfalfa. "The is your life — you're here Carol as she tearfully watched why they quit negotiating," price of the first three have all "We'll try to salvage enough everyday, all day." three trucks pull out of the Don said. dropped to about half of what out of this so he can get started They have worked hard over farmyard towing farm Carol claims they were told they were five years ago," he on his own." the years to make their opera­ machinery. "I'm exceptionally they could use their crops from said. "The only thing that is "I guess Mom and Dad are tion work and had been very proud of the way he (Don) and this year to pay off all their 1990 bringing any profit was the going to retire," he added with successful up until the last few the boys have run the farm. I'd input costs before foreclosure alfalfa, however the profit was a sad smile. "Hopefully, we'll years. Carol said they never put them up against anyone. took place, but now it doesn't offset by the losses in the first have something to retire on." took anything from the farm I'm proud to be a farm wife. appear they will be able to do three. It's a no win situation." They are both thankful for except their wages. Each of This year I'm a farm wife, next even this. As for plans for the future, their friends who have rallied their sons drew a wage and year — who knows." THRESHING SHOfi ftntlquvs DisplaWy Eighth Annual August Sat. & Sun. 18 and 19 10:00 a.m. 1990 - 5:00 p.m. TOTHERAgX - «t Prairie Acres - 1 MILE SOUTH OF PICTURE BUTTE ADMISSION! Adults $3.00 10-17 $2.00 9 & Under Free EXHIBITORS WELCOME -ft...**..***...***..***** Sat. & Sun. 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Jay Leno, David Letterman left-handed WINNIPEG (CP) - Chuck Velin has pictures on —Tom Cruise his wall of people he doesn't even like. —Leonardo da Vinci But hey, they're lefties too. —Bob Dylan Velin has assembled a small collection of photos —Whoopi Goldberg of famous left-handed people at his Southpaw —Goldie Hawn store. -Jimi Hendrix "There's a predominance of artistic types who —Diane Keaton are left-handed," Velin says. —Jay Leno Velin doesn't impose his own personal tastes on —David Letterman his lefthander collection. 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Jon Colle^-1- Organist: Mrs. Joan Croskery Jr. Bridesmaids Andrea Jaren Holtman PROGRAM Christee Lee Astalos Organ Prelude Ring Bearers: Justin Weatherhead Candle Lighting: Brayden Astalos Rita Raca and Jenny Russell Flower Girls: Duet: Janelle Drake The Lord's Prayer - Malotte Mindy-Rae Holtman Adrien Stensrud and Gail McNeely Honorary Ring Bearer: Wedding Processional: Fraser Holtman Hymn to Joy - Wagner The Wedding March - Beethoven Honorary Flower Girl: Courtney Stensrud Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Ushers: Usherettes: Sharla Stensrud Jerry Schnell Rita Raca Allan Schussler Jenny Russell Vows Exchange of Rings Signing of the Register Solos: The Rose Theme from Ice Castles Soloist: Cheri May Flute: Susie Jones Recessional Trumpet Tune - Clarke Jay Leno, David Letterman left hi WINNIPEG (CP) - Chuck Velin has pictures on his wall of people he doesn't even like.