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Harjo charged with manslaughter By Marsha Miller marsha.miller@ardmoreite.com
Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers arrested an Ada woman Thursday in connection with a June 27 vehicle crash that cost a Mill Creek man his life. Hannah Harjo was taken into custody on an arrest warrant charging her with first-degree
manslaughter. She was transported to Sulphur and booked into the Murray County Jail. Capt. Ronnie Hampton, Commander OHP hannah Troop F Ardmore, harjo said Johnathan
Hotema died when the car he was riding in on State Highway 1 near Hickory ran off the road and overturned. Harjo was identified as the driver of the car. “Troopers obtained a blood sample from Harjo the night of the collision. For the next 11 weeks, troopers conducted interviews, collected evidence, forensically processed the scene us-
ing total station technology and prepared the final case report,” Hampton said. “The investigation revealed that Harjo was highly intoxicated at the time the collision occurred. The case was submitted to the Murray County District Attorney’s Office in Sulphur. After reviewing the facts, Harjo was charged with first-degree See update, Page 3A
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education
Who takes home the crown? Parents find Dickson Football Homecoming scheduled for tonight
frustration with new principal By Jennifer Lindsey jennifer.lindsey@ardmoreite.com
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Dickson 2012 Football Homecoming Court is, from left, front row — Jake Dylan Jones and Breanna Peterson, middle row — Sarah Bennett, Taylor Jung, Brooke Peterson, Jamie Crawford and Brianna Frasier, back row — Tyler Peoples, Dakota Helm, Drake Haggard, Brady McReynolds, Taylor Love, Tyler Steadham, Cade Tibbs and Brent Shelton. JENNIFER LINDSEY/THE ARDMOREITE
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By Jennifer Lindsey
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These stories you’ll find only in today’s print edition of The Ardmoreite.
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Dickson Football Homecoming is today, with the queen being crowned at the game. Senior candidate Sarah Bennett is the daughter of Cindy and Terry McKown, Ryan Bennett and Savannah Lee. Her activities and honors include football
trainer, Superintendent’s Honor Roll and Ardmoreite Blue Ribbon Scholar. Her escort is her boyfriend Brent Shelton, the son of Angelia and Robert Ingram. He plays football. Senior candidate Taylor Jung is the daughter of Shane and Jennifer Holybee and Chad Jung. Her activities include
co-captain of the cheerleading team, volunteer at the daycare, and senior athlete mentor for Mrs. Mays’ class. Her escort is Tyler Peoples, the son of Curtis Peoples. His activities include football, powerlifting, baseball, hunting and fishing. See dickson, Page 3A
Some parents of Charles Evans Elementary students are frustrated with the new principal, Dr. Vicki Sellers. Parents met Tuesday at the Church of the Nazarene, a day after Superintendent Sonny Bates had a “Meet the Superintendent” event at the school. Parents said they are concerned that their children are not able to talk during lunchtime, which maybe the only time students see friends from other classes and allows for the development of social skills. It was also said that students who broke this rule would have to stand against the fence during recess. “My child is walking around on eggshells,” said parent Nicole Mitchell. Handouts passed out at the parents’ meeting had notes on things discussed with the superintendent. According to the handout, “Bates and Assistant Superintendent Storm asked those in attendance to give them time to fix the problems. They agreed that while See principal, Page 3A
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Lacy Mitchell
Jefferson Elementary Fourth-grade teacher
What teaching moment is most memorable?
Why did you decide to become an educator?
What are challenges in education today?
More about Lacy Mitchell
I have several, but mostly when I can help a student to feel successful. I had a student last year that had low self-esteem and previous behavior problems. I gained her trust early on in the year. Anytime she had a problem, I could help her through. Not once did she go to the office or have any problems. She had increased confidence and a more positive attitude.
I didn’t know I wanted to be an educator until I was midway through college. I enjoy being an educator and love helping children. Each child is unique and it is up to me to find the best way for them to learn. I am also an AVID teacher (Advancement Via Individual Determination). It is a framework for elementary students to prepare for college.
A teacher has many jobs. Each day is a new day. As teachers, we must continue to be flexible in handling challenges and willing to learn. One challenge is time. As educators, we are continually pushing the clock to get every second of learning in. Students have required PASS (Priority Academic Student Skills) objectives they need to learn to pass the OCCT (Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests) in April.
Age 34 exerience Five years at Jefferson Hometown Dickson education Associate in Science from Murray State College, Bachelor of Science in Education from Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Master of Education from East Central University family Children — Brinton, Bailey and Brianne
Lacy Mitchell is the Jefferson Elementary Teacher of the Year. jennifer lindsey/the ardmoreite
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