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From the pages of The Ponca City News, Wednesday, August 4, 1999 LOCAL DEATHS NEWS BRIEFS LIFESTYLES SPORTS LOCALFormer County Instructor Physics Research Leader Former County Instructor Physics Research LeaderPhysics Teachers Kick Off QuarkNet Program at DOE’s Fermilab, Batavia, Ill. ... that was the headline recently as Physics teachers Bill Chambers of John Marshall High School, Oklahoma City, and a former resident of the Blackwell-Ponca City area, and Thomas Davis of Keota High School spent the first week of July in a different world, the subatomic world of particle physics, the land of the quarks and the leptons. As the kick-off for their work in the QuarkNet Project, designed to bring forefront physics research into high school classrooms, Chambers and Davis joined two dozen teaching colleagues from across the U.S. as university and laboratory research physicists led them through a week of seminars, tours and hands-on exploration at the nation’s premier particle physics laboratory, the Department of Energy’s Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, 40 miles west of Chicago. The teachers are pioneers in a multi-year project that will ultimately involve 720 U.S. high school physics teachers and allow tens of thousands of high school students to participate in ongoing physics experiments at the scientific frontier. Chambers and Davis will team up with physicist Phillip Gutierrez, Physics and Astronomy Department, University of Oklahoma, in Oklahoma City, to develop a local network of QuarkNet teachers, and to create research-based classroom physics materials. Using the World Wide Web, students will connect to operating high-energy physics experiments, first at Fermilab and, starting early in the next century, at CERN, the European Laboratory for Particle Physics, in Geneva, Switzerland. Students will investigate particle physics through live, online data and remotely operate cameras in the experimental areas and in the control rooms of the experiments and accelerators. Physicists and students will establish online dialogs to discuss experimental goals and progress and collaborate on data analysis. Small groups of students will travel to Fermilab and CERN to report back to the schools on the status of the experiments and to interview the physicists involved. Students will collaborate with other students around the country and the world. “Our goal is to use the excitement and challenge of modern particle physics, as it is carried out today, to teach students the principles of physics,” said Fermilab’s Marjorie Bardeen, one of the project’s organizers. “We want students to see that physics is a living science and to understand the relevance of the physics that they learn in school.” At Fermilab, Chambers and Davis heard seminars from world-renowned physicists and had their first exposure to live physics experiments. They watched the laboratory’s particle accelerators in action and, under the guidance of Notre Dame physicist Randal Ruchti, carried out an experiment in the accelerator’s proton beam. Following their Fermilab orientation, the students are spending eight weeks this summer as paid research assistants on actual physics experiments. The QuarkNet project is sponsored jointly by the U.S. Department of Energy, the National Science Foundation, Notre Dame University, Hampton University, DOE’s Fermilab and Lawrence Berkely National Laboratories, and by the ATLAS and CMS experiments that will operate at CERN beginning early in the next century. Chambers is a former resident of Kay County, and while residing in Blackwell was a member of the Board of Regents at Northern Oklahoma College, served on the Boards of Directors for Helpline and the Ponca City Humane Society. He also served as president of the Blackwell Lions Club and was Area Governor for Toastmasters International and a member of Chickaskia Valley REACT. Support Group For Diabetes Patients in OKCPonca Citians with diabetes are alerted to a support group meeting in Oklahoma City this month. In its continuing commitment to increase awareness and provide support to people with diabetes the St. Anthony Diabetes Treatment Center will hold a support group meeting on Thursday, Aug. 19 from 6 to 7 p.m. in the St. Francis Conference Room, ground floor of St. Anthony Hospital, 1000 North Lee. Plenty of free parking is available. The support group meets monthly to talk about current issues and topics related to the self-management of diabetes. On Aug. 19 diabetes patients are invited to bring in their current blood glucose test meter and exchange it for a new meter by Bayer. This is free but you must be present for the exchange and provide a meter for exchange. The support group meetings are designed to provide the latest information and treatment for diabetes and provide an environment which fosters the sharing of ideas and challenges associated with the disease. The monthly support group meetings alternate locations between St. Anthony and Hillcrest Health Center. They are free and open to the public. For more information or to register for the support group meeting call the St. Anthony Diabetes Treatment Center at 272-7102. Ponca City United Way Sets GoalBy LAURA CORFF News Staff Writer In a board meeting Tuesday, United Way of Ponca City announced the goal for the 1999-2000 campaign. Danny Thompson, first vice president and campaign chair, informed the board that a goal of $630,000 had been set. The campaign officially kicks-off with a parade and celebration downtown on Sept. 11. Focusing on this year’s theme, “You Have the Power To Change Our World,” Thompson emphasizes that individuals can make a difference by pledging their support. The local United Way raised more than $650,000, last year. United Way is the concept of everyone pitching in to help others. According to Thompson, citizens make a pledge to local agencies and services once a year. Helene Schwartz, executive director for United Way of Ponca City, is quick to point out that each local United Way across the country is autonomous. “Members” of the United Way of America pay annual membership dues, she says. In turn, the national organization provides service to these member United Ways. For the annual cost of 0.75 percent of local campaign funds, Schwartz says, United Way of Ponca City receives many benefits, including a national advertising and promotion program; supplies and publications; as well as training for United Way professionals and volunteers. When citizens choose to support United Way of Ponca City, they support a network of local human service agencies and organizations working year-round to bring about positive change in the area. United Way dollars work to prevent family violence; combat the spread of drugs and help those dependent on drugs, alleviate hunger and homelessness, build good leaders for tomorrow, impact the lives of children and adults through sports, leisure and character building activities, providing activities for teens and elderly in a safe environment as well as being there to serve the emergency needs of the community. Furthermore, tax records and financial audits are open to the public, so individuals know the United Way of Ponca City is accountable. Donations of $0.25 a day will provide a month of crafts for seniors or a month of after-school child care and activities for a child. A quarter a day will also feed 40 residents or send a boy scout to camp for a week. One dollar a week will provide a week of shelter for a homeless individual or provide professional counseling for a distraught family for an eight-week period. Pacesetters In other news, United Way announced Pacesetter companies for the 1999-2000 campaign. Pacesetters are businesses who begin their campaigns a few weeks before the actual campaign kick-off. This year’s companies are: Baskin, Hadley and Associates, Boettcher, Ryan and Martin, CableOne, Home National Bank, Mid America Door, NationsBank, Pioneer Bank, Quality Water, Cherokee Strip Credit Union, Commercial Federal and First National Bank of Oklahoma. Employees of these businesses have the opportunity to make pledges the week of August 23. Whether it’s a small business with less than five employees or a large company with over 500 employees, every dollar makes a difference, confirmed Thompson. The United Way of Ponca City supports the following 17 member agencies: American Red Cross, Arthritis Foundation, Girl Scouts-Bluestem Council, Boy Scouts of America-Will Rogers Council, Bridgeway, Child Development Center, Domestic Violence Program, Golden Villa Adult Day Services, Helpline, Inc., Hospice of Ponca City, New Emergency Resource Agency, Northern Oklahoma Youth Services, Peachtree Landing, ProTeens, Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), The Salvation Army and the YMCA. For more information, call United Way office at 765-2476. Salvation Army Goes Into Disaster ModeIn a move to take demand off of services, The Salvation Army has been put into disaster mode to deal with the crisis brought on by the August heat wave. When the temperature exceeds 95 degrees, The Army will open the Corps Community Center, 711 South Third Street, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., to those residents who are at high risk of heat stroke, according to Capt. Mark Craddock, commanding officer of the local united way agency. Those at high risk include the elderly or impoverished single women with children. Craddock says that 34 percent of Ponca City’s population is 50 years of age and above. Sixteen percent are over 65 years of age and 26 percent are 17 years old and under. These are potential crisis groups need to be dealt with immediately during this heat wave, he stated. The Salvation Army will offer movies, senior citizens programs, activities for the children and a complimentary lunch for those who attend. For those who do not have transportation the TASC van will be available. Children should be accompanied by an adult unless prior arrangements are made with The Army. “We will also be activating the disaster canteen to visit local neighborhoods with food, water and fans for those who are shut-in,” Craddock confirmed. “This will literally be a “door-to-door” effort to reach each and every person at risk in our community.” While disaster efforts will be coordinated by staff here at The Salvation Army, officials will be asking community volunteers from other non-profits, churches and volunteer groups for assistance. Furthermore, the disaster effort will not be without cost. “We specifically will be requesting volunteer time, food, water in small containers, fans and monetary donations to offset the large cost of running the Center during the next six weeks,” Craddock said. The Army expects to exceed 200 people each day to visit the facility, which may increase operation costs by as much as 500 percent. “We have already lost one citizen to this relentless heat wave. The Salvation Army, in good conscience, cannot ideally sit by while we await news that another person has been lost,” Craddock said. Local residents who know of someone at risk or can volunteer are asked to contact The Army at 762-7501. Nearly NewsNN has always known Ponca Citians are interesting and knowledgeable about a lot of things, and now we’re sure. When the Tulsa World asked about a recipe for Dr. Bird Cake and its close relative the Hummingbird Cake, Ann Kennedy of Ponca City, was one of several people throughout the state who responded. The article with the recipe and comments was published in today’s issue of the Tulsa World — and, the cake sounds yummy. NN suggests Ponca City cooks give it a try! Tumblebears Gymnastics Program SetThe Parks and Recreation Department is once more offering the tumblebears gymnastics program for children two years old to elementary age. Enrollment is now under way with the first class starting on Aug. 19. All classes will be held on Thursdays at the Unity gym with the first class beginning at 9:15 a.m. The Parent-Tot class is for two- to three-year-old children, as well as preschool- and kindergarten-age children, and involves a program with instruction on all gymnastic apparatus modified to the special needs of children. Motor coordination is developed through the use of balance beams, large and small trampolines, bars geared for small hands, rings, tunnels, vaulting horse and tumbling mats. Eye-hand coordination is developed through the use of balls, hoops, rhythmic ribbon and other apparatus. Cooperative group activities include the use of the parachute and other games. Musical activities are designed to help improve rhythm and listening skills. Elementary-age children are also part of the program and are given the opportunity to learn on all pieces of gymnastic equipment. Special theme classes are offered monthly with an emphasis in a certain skill or concept in a fun format with parties, costumes and props. Routines in the various pieces of equipment are taught, and the routines are demonstrated at the end of the year. Kim Meade, program director, has worked with the Tumblebears program for several years. For additional information, contact Parks and Recreation at 767-0432 or Meade at 762-1060. Global Positioning Systems Technology Expands UsesBy LAURA CORFF News Staff Writer Technology of global positioning systems has evolved since the first GPS satellite was launched in 1978. which has expanded its potential uses. A Global Positioning System, or GPS, is the only system today able to show the an exact position on the Earth anytime, in any weather, anywhere. Although the system was originally developed to meet military needs of the Department of Defense, new uses for it are constantly being discovered. Twenty-four GPS satellites orbit at 11,000 nautical miles above the Earth and are continuously monitored by ground stations located worldwide. Positioning is obtained once satellites transmit signals detected by a GPS receiver. Using GPS, computer software can collect the data, check, integrate and analyze information for other uses. This geographic information system, or GIS, is considered superior to manual methods of handling and analyzing data because it references a geographic location. Data may take the form of maps, tables of data, or lists of names or addresses. Typically, such large data cannot be efficiently handled using manual methods, but can be easily manipulated with a GIS more efficiently and cost effectively. For instance, during the construction of the tunnel under the English Channel, British and French crews started digging from opposite ends; one from Dover, England, one from Calais, France. They relied on GPS receivers outside the tunnel to check their positions along the way and to make sure they met exactly in the middle. Vehicle tracking is another fast-growing GPS application. GPS-equipped fleet vehicles, public transportation systems, delivery trucks, and courier services use receivers to monitor their locations at all times. In the field of wildlife management, endangered species are fitted with GPS receivers and tiny transmitters to help determine population distribution patterns and possible sources of disease. GPS-equipped balloons are monitoring holes in the ozone layer over the polar regions, and air quality is being monitored using GPS receivers. Buoys tracking major oil spills transmit data using GPS. Archaeologists and explorers are also using the system. The future of this technology appears to be as unlimited as the imagination and new applications are expected to continue being created. Electrical Systems Consultants To Begin Work in CityBy LAURA CORFF News Staff Writer Representatives from Electrical Systems Consultants, Inc., ESC, from Fort Collins, Colo., arrived in Ponca City Monday to begin the design and installation of a geographic information system (GIS) and global positioning system, GPS, for the city. The Ponca City Board of Commissioners approved a contract with the company at their June 28 meeting. One on-site project supervisor will remain in Ponca City for about 15 months. This phase of the project will focus on water, sewer and electric systems, according to Jim Fairbanks, city engineer and key contact for the project. Phil Johnston, with the Electric Department, is also working on the project. Larry Tuxhorn and Billy Goldrick, both with ESC, have set up a pilot scenario and expect three technicians to begin collecting data next week. John Fisher, information system director for ESC, is customizing the software. Last year, Fisher met with city administrators to design a system that takes advantage of how the city currently conducts business. The software will integrate and improve those processes. Goldrick, project supervisor, will hire two temporary full time field technicians to take global positioning equipment out in the city to collect data. These individuals will be equipped with monoculars, custom spec books, radios, a local map, ID badges, vehicle signs and Trimble ProXR GPS units. Residents are advised that these techs will be accessing information from individual electrical meters, but will only spend several minutes at each location. A new crew will follow up to collect data on water and sewer features. The inventory is expected to take six to eight weeks. Overview By centralizing, integrating and distributing the city’s geo-data, city personnel can better access and use information without having to make a request or spend time in research. Besides improving service and generating revenue, GPS/GIS has proven to save time and expense in property record keeping, easement and right-of-way management, engineering, planning, design, dispatch, accounting, warehouse purchasing, drafting and operations. The new system will address the current lack of information and coordination between many of the city’s departments, according to city officials. Also, with no existing property record databases tied to locations for addressing billing, the system will help with ownership and response issues. Currently, none of the departments have complete accurate and up-to-date maps and information thereby, field planners, truck crews, the engineers, etc., must spend considerable time researching. Furthermore, due to lack of standardization, each department has developed its own methods of operation. Potential Benefits The benefits of implementing a GIS/GPS project are increased productivity and improved utilization. Increases in productivity result from the speed of map building through the GIS and the time saved in data recording, preparation and accessing information. It can reduce losses and down time while improving system reliability and quality. Additionally, response, outage and public safety will be much more efficient and accurate by having devices and consumers accurately located within the city limits. Utility engineering will better evaluate overloaded and underloaded facilities for replacement and loss. In addition, the city will generate additional revenue from the accurate and current inventory of joint facilities and rental lights. Fairbanks confirmed the biggest return on the investment will be in the area of electricity. The city engineer indicated that Edmond, and on a limited basis Enid, uses GIS, too. A 1994 aerial photograph is the base from which the system will be built from. Over the land base, a layer will be added for electric, water and sewer to have one centralized system for the city. According to Fisher, if the system is managed and maintained, it will offer significant savings to the city. Kelly Wagon Train, Trail Ride to BeginIt’s rodeo time again in Ponca City. The 40th running of the 101 Wild West Rodeo will be held this year Aug. 18-21. In conjunction with the rodeo will be a trail ride of Kelly’s Wagon Train to promote the rodeo. Each year, Dewey Kelly forms a trail ride to support and create interest of this event in Ponca City. On Tuesday, Aug. 10, the trail riders will be coming into town to parade west along Grand Avenue, from Fourth Street to Ash Street, and then north to the rodeo arena grounds. There will be wagons, horses, mules, etc., participating. The trail ride will actually start Saturday, Aug. 7, at the Kelly ranch on the banks of the Salt Fork River south of Ponca City. Anyone interested in participating in the trail rides, whether it be a wagon, horse or mule, should contact Kelly after 8:30 p.m. His telephone number if 580-765-7960. DEATHSJuanita Renee Hoose Juanita Renee HooseBLACKWELL— Juanita Renee Hoose, Blackwell resident, died Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 3, 1999, at Hillcrest Manor Nursing Home in Blackwell. She was 80. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Roberts Funeral Home chapel in Blackwell. The Rev. Robert Johnson of The Tabernacle church will officiate. Burial will be in the Blackwell Cemetery. Juanita Renee (Grace) Hoose was born May 29, 1919, in Muldrow, to James Munroe and Mary Lucinda (Henson) Grace. As a small girl, she moved with her family to Blackwell, where she grew up and attended school. She married Homer Dennis Cassady on Jan. 14, 1938, in Guthrie and the couple made their home in Blackwell. Mr. Cassady preceded her in death on Sept. 29, 1957. She was married to George Val Hoose in 1962 in Sedan, Kan., and the couple established their home in Blackwell. Mrs. Hoose had worked as a custodian at the hospital and in a cafe. She was a member of the Wesleyan Methodist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Alma Elizabeth Roberts and Kathy Ann Sprueill, both of Blackwell; one son, Pete Eugene Cassady of Nashville, Tenn.; two brothers, Clarence Grace of Braman and Leonard Grace of Blackwell; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren. In addition to both husbands and her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Dennis C. Cassady; one sister, Frances McCoy; two brothers, Oscar Grace and an infant; and one granddaughter. Casket bearers will be Billy Sprueill, Tim Sprueill, Rick Sprueill, Dennis Cassady Jr., Larry Roberts and Larry Lunn. Iva Bell RatterreeBLACKWELL — Iva Bell Ratterree, Blackwell resident, died Monday afternoon, Aug. 2, 1999 at her home. She was 84. The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Immanuel Baptist Church in Blackwell. The Rev. Rowland Briggs, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the Blackwell Cemetery under the direction of Roberts and Son Funeral Home. Iva Bell (Woodruff) Ratterree was born March 4, 1915, in Haskell County, Okla., to Levi and Maudque (Crabtree) Woodruff. She grew up and attended schools in Haskell County. Following her schooling she worked on the family farm. She was married to Horace Ratterree in 1935 and the couple made their first home in Fresno, Calif. They returned to Oklahoma a short time later and settled on a ranch near McCurtain. In 1947, they moved to Blackwell, where Mrs. Ratterree worked as a salesperson for Avon Products. She retired in the late 1980s. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Blackwell and enjoyed playing Bingo and gardening. Survivors include one daughter, Monta Lou Harris of Blackwell; one sister, Vida Keys of Cape Girardeau, Mo.; two brothers, Lester Woodruff of Lequire and Virgil Woodruff of Tulsa; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband on April 26, 1982; two sons, Johnny and Tommy Ratterree; her parents; one sister, Ida Stiles; and three brothers, Percy, Herbert, and Norman Woodruff. Casket bearers will be Leon Woodruff, Charles Ray, Gary Boyer, Barry Briggs, Bob Coffey and Mike Quirey. Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Ratterree’s name to Hospice of Ponca City, 1904 North Union, Ponca City, OK 74601. NEWS BRIEFSAdopt a Pet — The Humane Society has numerous kittens, cats, and dogs in need of good homes. Located at 900 West Prospect, the animals at the shelter are ready for visits and adoptions. For information, call 767-8877. Millennium Prints custom framed by Vickie Hart. Carla’s Hallmark, Downtown. adv. Theft — An employee of Kinder’s Campers, 2208 North Ash Street, advised the Ponca City Police Department at 8:18 a.m. Tuesday that a camper was broken into. An officer responded and took a report. New Chicken and Rooster items have been added! Stop by and take a look at Mrs. Brown’s Attic, downtown Ponca City. adv. - Warrant Served — A Ponca City police officer took a 30-year-old woman into custody from the police station at 10:02 a.m. Tuesday for a city warrant. Head Country, One half bar-b-que chicken with choice of vegetables, $4.25, Thursday, 11 am until gone. 1217 East Prospect. 767-8304. adv. Arrest — A Ponca City police officer arrested a man from Probation and Parole Office, 406 South Fourteenth Street, at 11:08 a.m. Tuesday for a Kay County warrant. Board certified in Hearing Instrument Sciences, Charles Smith, dispensing practitioner, Heartland Hearing Aid Center. Why put your hearing health care in the hands of anyone else? 1302 North 7th. 767-1961. adv. Skateboard Violations — At 8:09 p.m. Tuesday, a motorist advised the Ponca City Police Department that several juveniles were in the parking lot in the 2900 block of North Fourteenth Street. The officer responded and issued citations for skateboard violations. Accident — At 1:04 p.m. Tuesday, a Ponca City police officer took a report of a two vehicle, non-injury accident in the 2600 North Fourteenth Street. Have Pet? Can travel! In-home pet sitting service. We love them when you have to leave them! 762-4205. adv. Collision — At 1:13 p.m. Tuesday, two Ponca City police officers responded to take a report of a non-injury accident at First Street and Grand Avenue. Jim Bowen Construction Custom homes, room additions and remodeling. Call 762-3077. adv. Possible Forgery — An employee of Drug Warehouse, 2214 North Fourteenth Street contacted the Ponca City Police Department at 1:52 p.m. Tuesday to report a man was in custody for attempting to pass a forged prescription. According to the officer who responded, the business filled the prescription and the subject left. A report was taken. Jueschke Carpet Cleaners. For professional carpet cleaning, call the professionals. Jueschke Carpet Cleaners. 765-3421. adv. Trespassing — A resident in the 800 block of North Birch Street spoke to the Ponca City Police Department at 2:37 p.m. about filing a report for trespassing. Mel’s Clothing sale on ladies dresses, shoes, and sportsware, 50% off Mel’s prices! adv. Forged Checks — At 4:33 p.m. Tuesday, a resident in the 100 block of North Oak Street advised the Ponca City Police Department that someone was forging checks off a checking account. An officer took information for a report. Hit and Run — At 5:53 p.m. Tuesday, a Ponca City police officer took a report of a hit and run accident which occurred in the 100 block of East Grand Avenue. Accident — A Ponca City police officer took a report of a non-injury accident at 6:04 p.m. Tuesday at South Fourth Street and East South Avenue. Court Allen Construction. Concrete and flagstone walkways, patios and yard curbing. Call 765-2720. adv. Ditched — At 11:45 p.m. Tuesday, Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper responded to the report of a car in the ditch around mile marker 200 on Interstate 35. No injuries were reported. Windshield Chips repaired professionally. Guaranteed and insurance approved. Ponca Glass, 762-6522, 762-7957. adv. DUI — A Ponca City police officer arrested a 22-year-old man from a traffic stop at East Hartford Avenue and John Street at 11:58 p.m. Tuesday for driving under the influence. Free Pregnancy test. Birth Choice cares. Confidential. Hours: Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., Wed- nesday, 1-3 p.m. and Thursday, 6-8 p.m. 700 West Broadway. 765-9689. adv. LIFESTYLESDenim: The Fresh Approach To Casual Business Attire Denim: The Fresh Approach To Casual Business AttireDenim is the original workwear fabric. But does this mean you can really wear it to work? According to research provided by Levi Strauss & Co., 90 percent of office workers in America enjoy the freedom to wear what they want to work, at least occasionally, a 43 percent increase from three years ago. This boom in corporate casual has meant more options for dressed-down work attire — including denim. Once relegated to weekend or after-work wardrobes, denim has not joined the ranks of khakis as acceptable work clothing in a number of corporate casual offices. But before you hang up your suit and reach for your favorite pair of blue jeans, keep in mind that there’s a right way and a wrong way to wear denim to the office. Carla Slocum, vice president of design for Lizwear at Liz Claiborne Inc., said: “In most business environments, jeans are absolutely appropriate when mixed with sportswear tops, a blazer or a sweater twinset, creating the right look for a professional on a casual Friday.” For Fall/Holiday 1999, Liz Claiborne is expanding its denim offering in basic and sport lines to include new relaxed fit jeans in traditional washes — an option for the office — and in vintage-looking washes — perfect for weekends or after work. Here are a few simple but critical rules to consider before you slip on a pair of blue jeans for work: — Vintage denim may be trendy, but old, worn jeans look like you’re about to meet with a round of cattle rather than your colleagues. If you’re going to wear denim to work, steer clear of frays, abrasions, and most importantly, holes. — Choosing a dark wash is the best way to ease into wearing denim in the workplace. Dark indigo or black jeans are easy to dress up for a more sophisticated look than light or medium blue washes. — Don’t ever wear tight jeans to work, the kind that looks as though you’d need a crowbar to get them off. — Reach for a real blue collar, and wear a denim shirt to work. Paired with khakis or dress slacks, a denim shirt is stylish, comfortable option to a dress shirt. — Accessorizing is one of the best ways to dress up denim. Try complimenting a denim shirt or jeans with a scarf, vest, tie or leather belt. — Shoes are the anchor of any ensemble, including jeanswear. You might pair jeans with tennis shoes on the weekends, but for the office, stick to dressier footwear like loafers, oxfords, ankle-high boot or Hugh Puppies. SPORTSCowboys’ Newcomers Working Out Cowboys’ Newcomers Working OutSTILLWATER (AP) — The Oklahoma State newcomers checked into their rooms Tuesday. Today, they’ll check out the practice field with their first workout of the season. Eighteen freshmen and four junior college transfers arrived Tuesday. The veterans report on Friday with the first practice for the full squad on Monday. Coach Bob Simmons said he is anxious to find out whether everything people have said about defensive end Juqua Thomas is true. Thomas, 6-foot-4 and 240 pounds, had a school record 29 sacks last year for Northeastern Oklahoma A&M. He had 120 tackles and led the nation in sacks. ‘‘My take on junior college young men is, when they don’t go through the spring, it takes them a while to really get going,’’ Simmons said. ‘‘Those are things that have been written about him; it will be interesting to see if he’s that kind of player when we get him on the field.’’ Sims Picks OU EarlyWEATHERFORD (AP) — Weatherford offensive lineman Wes Sims has verbally committed to play college football at Oklahoma, choosing the Sooners over the Texas Longhorns. Sims’ mother, Linn, said Tuesday that he and Sooner coach Bob Stoops shook hands on it Tueday afternoon after Sims visited Norman. ‘‘He had a big, major choice to make between Texas and OU, but he’s born and bred a Sooner and a Sooner he shall die I guess,’’ Sims’ mother said. The commitment won’t become official until the national signing period begins in February. Sims is 6-foot-5 and weighs 290 pounds. One recruiting service says he can run a 4.9 40-yard dash.
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