A24-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, December 21,2002 Gov. Schweiker Introduces New (Continued from Page A 1) . , „ .. Powell Logan, secretary for the Ha a yes a " yCarS ’ Department of General Services, “It’s a great day for agriculture presented the ceremonial key to and a great day for Pennsylva- Hayes for the work done by the nia.” Presenting the ceremonial key to the Farm Show Com plex is Kelly Logan, far left, secretary for the Department of General Services, to, from left, Sam Hayes, secretary of agriculture; Dennis Grumbine, Farm Show director; Merle Ryan, deputy secretary for public works; and Gov. Schweiker. Photo by Andy Andrews, editor The end of the year is the start of Big Savings Right now is the best time to invest in new equipment. You can take advantage of great financing specials from John Deere Credit, and minimize your tax liability (for further details, consult your tax advisor). 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OJohn Deere ..... t ki mi Offers qoud rhnugh 1 'jl 03 'Fixed Rate and 'Variable Rate financing offers miv bp m lieu of other incentives Offers are good in the t) S A only ind are subject to John Deeie Credit approval See your participating John Deere dealer for details FARM PLAN* REVOLVING CREDIT OPERA! ING i 0A N S EQUIPMENT FINANCING AND LEASING INPUT FINANCING, During the ceremonies, Kelly commission with the legislature 6 years' 0.0 s 5 years' to make the construction a reali ty- Construction was “something that should have been accom plished three or four decades ago,” noted Hayes. Groundbreaking on the expan sion which includes a renovat ed New Foyer, Farm Show of fices, a spine system to direct pedestrian traffic, a new Equine Arena, horse bam, refurbished Banquet Hall (replacing the Fam ily Living Exhibit Area), and a 359,000-square-foot Exhibit Hall took place late in September last year. Construction finished this month. “This historic expansion proj ect now gives Pennsylvania more than 1 million square feet of space for agricultural events,” Schweiker said. “It’s also sure to attract more shows to the com plex, in addition to the more than 200 shows that come here each year.” Said Schweiker, “We are here because of the determination, foresight, vision, and support of so many people.” Schweiker referred to “Coach Hayes” and the persistence and organizational skills of the Com mission. Schweiker, a Republi can, noted the ribbon-cutting comes at a time that is bitter- Individually, every John Deere hay tool is designed and built to help you get better hay, to make your haymaking faster, and to perform season after season after season. That's a commitment you'll find with each mower/conditioner, baler, right down to every rake and tedder. Just imagine what you could get out of a John Deere hay tool team Check out the complete line-up at your local John Deere dealership. 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Schweiker succeeded by Governor-Elect Ed himself, like Penn, hails from Rendell, a Democrat. Bucks County. “I’m the second The last time representing the governor from Bucks County,” Farm Show “makes it a little bit he said. bitter, but sweet, that we can Schweiker pointed out the de enjoy it together,” Schweiker termination and spirit and “grit said Schweiker drew parallels be- (Turn to Page A 25) 6 Series Rotary MoCo's 7 Series Round Balers Olaum rurcrocr mm Vr Bii^l promoting