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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1999
Page
1
Seven year old Jack Roop strains to pedal for a full pull during the Children's Pedal Tractor Pull at the FSK Mall. The event capped a week of agricultural activities hosted at the mall.
Robin Morris of Emmitsburg and Ingrid Denis of Frederick suffer from scleroderma, a chronic degenerative disease with no known cause or cure. It thickens skin and organs due to collagen excess, leaving patients like Morris with limited mobility and Denis with swollen fingers and frustration. The article notes diagnosis risks and noncontagious nature, with reference to continued coverage.
Senators Mooney and Bartlett praise cooperation in the General Assembly midway through the session. Bartlett defends co sponsoring Sue Hecht's bill aiding Eastalco Works despite GOP heat. Hecht acknowledges surprise at Bartlett's non partisan stance.
Chuck and Paula Fry of Tuscarora were named among four national winners of the National Jaycee s Outstanding Young Farmer award in Mobile Alabama. The Jays Youth program recognized 32 state winners for achievements in agriculture leadership community service conservation and entrepreneurship. Fry expressed disbelief and humility upon learning his name as others in the lineup included large acreage farmers. Continued on Page A-15.
Frederick officials praised Michael Spurrier for effective management of the Community Action Agency and approved a 6500 grant to replace old copy machines. The agency, largely grant funded, has grown from 3 to 40 employees since 1984, integrating former clients and boosting local programs and economic development.
A man identified as Jorge Palafox was hit by a Chevrolet pickup while crossing West Patrick Street near Westridge Plaza Sunday night. He suffered severe head injuries, a broken leg, multiple broken ribs, and other internal injuries and was flown to the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center. Police continued to investigate the crash. the driver’s identity is not released.
A Capital News Service analysis of 1997 data shows Maryland rural counties suffer almost 20 fatalities per 100 000 residents versus under 10 in urban areas. In total 608 people died in state crashes. experts cite road design curvy two lane roads lack of medians hills and trees plus driver overconfidence and speed as key factors.
The Mount St. Mary's program stands one win from an NCAA Tournament berth and coach Jim Phelan is one victory away from reaching 800 career wins, a rare feat achieved by only three others in college basketball history.
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