MAMMA Welcomes New Program TOWSON, Md. Kara J. Tus sey, a dairy fanner’s daughter from Central Pennsylvania, is the new program director for the Mid dle Atlantic Milk Marketing Asso ciation (MAMMA). Daughter of Raymond and Susan Tussey, Kara graduated from the Pennsylvania State University in December 1996, majoring in dairy and ani mal science and minoring in agri culture communications. A former Huntington County dairy princess and state finalist, she was involved in the Penn State Dairy Science Club as secretary and on various other committees. She was also active in intramural sports and participated in various speaking firewood? > Model 017 Chain Saw • Designed for homeowners • Easy-starting, Quickstep™ chain brake, anti-vibration design • Stihl dependability from turf to treetop • Made in USA STIHL Number One Worldwide Available at these servicing dealers Abbottstown Jonestown Ronks MESSICK'S RD *1 Box 255 A 717-259-6617 Allentown LEHIGH AG EQ. INC. 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