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Campaign to fund better environment

and 12 days," Mills said. "For nine years of my tenure, we've been working on this project?' The project is a new campus for UC, which will be located on Mount Washington Road, north of its current location on Veterans Boulevard. The campus will be accessed by two entries on Mount Washington Road. "This is a community, and they are going to make this happen," said
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By Jennifer Lindsey
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After nine years of planning, Dr. Steve Mills woke up excited on Thursday. The University Center of Southern Oklahoma director, along with the board of trustees, announced the public portion of the capital campaign following the board's regular meeting. "I've had this job for nine years

Proposed University Center health, science and math center

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LAKELAND MANOR AND CITY PARTNER FOR 4TH ANNUAL TOURNAMENT
By Michael Pineda
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Leaders luncheon attracts big crowd

By Michael Pineda
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FIREFIGHTERS BATTLE RAGING N.J. BLAZE

t was one for the ages. Sybil Milhoan threw down the winning domino to claim the title in the annual tournament pairing Lakeland Manor Nursing Home and the city of Ardmore. In winning, Milhoan and partner Robb Newell held off a spirited rally by Kristi McElroy and partner Doren Watson. The runner-ups entered the final round trailing 125-90 and tied it at 145 before Milhoan came through in the clutch.

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Urban living:

In New York, Chicago and other big cities, it's nothing unusual. But in Ardmore, what's it like to live amid the hustle and bustle of downtown? This and more you'll find in upcoming editions of The Ardmoreite.

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Photo gallery: The fourth annual City of Ardmore/ Lakeland Manor Nursing Home Domino tournament goes does to

Top, Sybil Milhoan and Robb Newell display their trophies after taking the title in the City of Ardmore/Lakeland Manor Nursing Home Domino Tournament. Above, strategies are tested. MICHAEL PINEDA/THE ARDMOREITE

Following a summerlong layoff, the Southern Oklahoma Leaders Luncheon grew in popularity as seating was filled to capacity for the September event at the Ardmore Convention Center. The featured speaker was Maria Robles Meyers, who discussed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare). Bryan Gonterman, president of AT&T Oklahoma presented the business highlight. Gonterman discussed the addition of 4G LTE, the latest in wireless technology, to the Ardmore area. The addition, which will benefit both business and individual users, will offer benefits as technology drives progress forward. Gonterman said AT&T has recorded an increase of 30,000 percent in mobile data usage, which is expected to continue to rise as people continually use smartphones and other wireless devices. Among the benefits are face-toface video calls, managing
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By Jennifer Lindsey I jennifer.lindsey@ardmoreite.com

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Claudia Labeth
Q. How and why did you decide to become an educator? A. I decided to be a

Wilson Public Schools Teacher of the Year

About Labeth
Age: 51 Experience: 27 years teaching Hometown: Valliant Education: Bachelor of Science in education from Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Master of Education in school counseling from East Central University Family: Three children Shane, Ty and Bree Interests and hobbies: Works for the National Park Service in summertime, camping, hiking, boating, skiing and scuba diving

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teacher because of the positive experience school was for me and the teachers that influenced my life. I wanted to help others have that same positive experience. I had coaches that pushed me to be my best, teachers who helped me develop a passion for the subject of science; sponsors who taught me to be a leader.
Q. What are the greatest challenges in education today?

today is making education relevant to the student. We have to make them understand how important it is to their future.
Q. What advice can you offer for someone who wants to go into education?

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I believe the greatest challenge in education

A. My advice to anyone going into education is to only do it if you have a strong desire to make a difference in children's lives. You will work more hours than you are ever paid, you will be asked to do things not in your job description, you will not be wealthy. However, you will have a wonderful career with many beautiful memories.

Claudia Labeth serves as the middle school and high school counselor and district test coordinator. She was named Wilson Public Schools Teacher of the Year for 2013. SUBMITTED PHOTO

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