Libe rtytown girl critically injured crossing road
A 9 year old Libertytown Elementary third grader Rebecca Stevens was struck by a Ford van as she ran into the road just after being dropped off by a school bus on Daysville Road. She suffered head and internal injuries and remained in critical but stable condition at Children’s Hospital in Washington.
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Libertytown
Frederick County Sheriff's Office
Rebecca Stevens
Daysville Road
Oak Tree Circle
Rebecca
Children’s Hospital
Washington
Maryland
Barbara Griffiths
Frederick
Bus Collision Details Highlight Rescue Efforts
Deputy Shoemaker described a minivan crash on Daysville Road near a stopped school bus. Rebecca Stevens was thrown about 25 feet and knocked unconscious. The van slowed for bus lights and did not speed. neighbor Janet Bowen confirmed the bus was not speeding when Rebecca was struck. Rebecca’s quick transport by Libertytown Fire Department and Union Bridge Medic Unit aided her 36 minute trip to Children’s Hospital. If she survives, credit will go to the emergency responders.
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Rebecca
Shoemaker
Janet Bowen
Stevens
Daysville Road
Laura Olsen
Frederick County Schools
Libertytown Volunteer Fire Department
Union Bridge
Children’s Hospital
Frederick County teachers approve 3 percent pay rise
Negotiators for the Frederick County Board of Education and the Frederick County Teachers Association announced a tentative 3 percent cost of living raise for the 1995 96 school year in a $2.8 million package. The deal covers teachers and administrators and is aimed at avoiding a repeat of last year’s lengthy talks.
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Board of Education
Frederick County Teachers Association
Mark Blom
Blom
East Church Street
FCTA
Kim Lewis
Association
County mulls residency rule for county managers in Frederick
Frederick County officials weigh a six month residency requirement for department directors and the county manager. Commissioner Bruce Reeder pushes the measure to ensure managers understand local needs. Critics warn it could shrink the applicant pool while supporters say proximity aids accessibility and decision making. A similar bill by Delegate John Arnick would bar broad employee residency mandates but allow management level rules.
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Frederick
Bruce Reeder
Frederick County
Reeder
Mark Sneadner
Jim Shaw
Montgomery County
Prince George’s County
Dawn Hatter
Ms. Hatzer
Frederick County Public Works
Bob Hayes
John Arnick
Baltimore County
Arnick
Baltimore City
Area braces for light snow in Frederick County
The National Weather Service predicts a light snow event for Frederick with less than an inch on county streets tonight and up to four to six inches possible by Super Bowl kickoff Sunday night. Meteorologist Andy Woodcock cautions a slight shift could greatly affect total accumulation while crews prepare for winter conditions.
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National Weather Service
Frederick
Virginia
Andy Woodcock
Elected school board on hold in Maryland
Frederick County delegation votes to delay action on an elected school board until next year. They favor county review first and oppose a 1995 special election. Several members back a referendum trigger but reject placing it on the November 1996 ballot.
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Annapolis
Frederick County
Clifford Snyder
Snyder
John Derr
Lawmakers Delay Action on Frederick County Women’s Panel
In Annapolis the Frederick County Commission for Women faces peril as abortion and mandate issues linger. Delegation chair John Derr says votes aren’t there and constituents pressure to defeat the bill. former county leaders and Republican women groups oppose it while the delegation plans to invite the commission again next Friday.
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County Commission For Women
Annapolis
Frederick County
John Derr
Commission
Gail Pate
Mary Williams
Margaret Morgan
Middletown Valley Club
Pate
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Ms. Pate
Women's Commission
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