pastern maintains happy outlook despite FmHA questions SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Eastern has been working with the FmHA since May, 1978, in an effort to finance the cheese plants in New York and Pennsylvania. Eastern said it understands the FmHA is ready to ap prove financing of these plants, but has delayed this final approval until Leprino’s name is cleared. We have confidence this clearance will be -for thcoming shortly, the Co-op said. Eastern has requested the VblumatJcHT silage distributor-unloader Another reason why all ring-drive silo unloaders are not alike: Wide-stance hexapod 3-point suspension features big 6-inch pulleys and 5/10-inch steel cables to assure proper balance, less stress. Machine can’t tip or tilt; cuts level, from top to bottom. Can be installed in empty, partly empty or full silo. See us for systems and service that help make the good life better. AGRI-EQUIP. RD4, Farmersville, Ephrata, PA 717-354-4271 I. G. SALES Rt. 113, Box 200 Siiverdale, PA 215-257-5135 G. HIRAM BUCHMAN, INC. Rte.sl9-N.offßte.46 P.O. Box 185 Belvidere, NJ 07823 ERB & HENRY EQUIP., INC. FmHA approve its finan cing, subject to receipt of a satisfactory report from the FBA regarding Leprino. Since the FmHA has already completed its review work, this puts no additional burden on the FmHA, Eastern said it is certain the report will verify Leprino’s good standing in the business community. In this way the FmHA is consistent with the objectives of the Agricultural Act of 1970 as set forth below; “The Congress commits by JAM ES WAY" Cuts evenly 22-26 Henry Avenue New Berlinville, PA 215-367-2169 itself to a sound balance between rural and urban America. The Congress considers this balance so essential to peace, prosperity, and welfare of all our citizens that highest priority must be given to the revitalization and development of rural areas”. Reports that Eastern will be bankrupt or otherwise severely financially threatened by the failure of its refinancing efforts are ID DEPENDABLE MOTORS ROVENDALE SUPPLY Honey Brook, PA RD 2, Watsontown, PA 17777 215-273-3131 717-538-5521 215-273-3737 HENRY S. LAPP SOLLENBERGER SILOS RDI, Cains, Gap, PA 17527 RFD 2, Chambersburg, PA 717-442-8134 717-264-9588 HARRY L. TROOP Rt. 1 Cochranville, PA 19330 215-593-6731 DETWILER SILO REPAIR Rt. 2, Newville, PA 717-776-7533 completely false, the Co-op said. Eastern is one of the healthiest of all cooperative in the Northeast whose equity accumulation program is continuing to increase its financial strength and capabilities, the Co-op said. The refinancing of its receivable loans through First Pennsylvania Bank have lowered interest costs significantly, and these benefits are now being 1. A. SWOPE Box 121, ftbl ‘ Myerstown, PA 717-933-4758 Lancaster Farming, Saturday, October 4,1980—D13 passed on to its dairymen producers, Leprino must take required volumes of milk, regardless of the success of the refinancing efforts. It is Leprino who is at risk for the financing, if Eastern is not successful in its efforts. Losses Eastern has incurred in the past due to processinf of surplus supplies of milk or sales of surplus supplies to financially unsound milk dealers is now a thing of the past. In 1981, Eastern will be the only cooperative in the Northeast having a total capability of balancing surplus supplies in the spring and summer through the New York and Penn sylvania cheese plants, Eastern clamed. Eastern stands to gam through completion of the refinancing by ownership of the cheese plants. These plants will be paid for by Leprino over 20 years. Cel the wofkh< with speed Like a workhorse, the Gehl 920 self-unloading forage wagon is big, steady and dependable And worm gear drive provides fast, smooth, even unloading Large diameter drums with spiral teeth arrangement eliminate wrapping So you keep it moving all day long Stop in and take a look at this workhorse today Waiver of Interest Plan Until March 1,1981 On All Hay & Forage Equipment GEHL FARM EQUIPMENT PEOPLE’S SALES & SERVICE Oakland Mills, PA 717-463-2735 H.G. HERSHEY & SON Manheim, PA 717-665-2271 A. L. HERR & BRO. Quarryville, PA 717-786-3521 S. JOHNSON HURFF Pole Tavern Monroeville, NJ 609-358-2565 or 609-769-2565 STOUFFER BROS. INC. Chambersburg, PA 717-263-8424 ARNETTS OARAGE Rt. 9 Box 125 Hagerstown, MD 301-733-0515 UMBERGER’S MILL Rt. 4 Lebanon, PA (Fontana) 717-867-5161 ZOOK’S FARM STORE Honey Brook, PA In addition, Leprino takes the risk of production; production problems have been the Waterloo for other cooperatives in the Nor theast, Eastern said. Eastern said it wants the refinancing completed, but our producers can rest assured that Eastern will be strong in the future regar dless of the outcome. Eastern said it believes its FmHA Application meets all requirements of the FmHA program, and the FmHA will help Eastern complete its financing. A6WAY, INC. Chapman Equip. Center Chapman, PA 215-398-2553 CHAS. I. McCOMSEY t SONS Hickory Hilt, PA 215-932-2615 WERTZ GARAGE Lineboro, MD 301-374-2672 LEBANON VALLEY IMPLEMENT CO., INC. Richland, PA 717-866-7518 CLAIR 1. MYERS Lake Road Rl Thomasville, PA 717-259-0453 PETERMAN FARM EQUIPMENT, IRC. 225 York Rd. Carlisle, PA 717-249-5338 BINKLEY & HURST BROS. 133 Rothsville Station Road Lititz, PA 717-626-4705