THE October 11, 1988 Vol. 87, No. 13
VISTA
Tuesday Edition
Central State University, Edmond, Oklahoma
Conflict flares over floor repair By Larry Smith
Student Writer Central State University officials and a local contractor are having a conflict over repairing the floor of the Broncho Fieldhouse. Water that leaked through the roof of the Fieldhouse Aug. 19 and 20 has done some damage to the floor, said Skip Wagnon, athletic director. John Keely, assistant athletic director, said parts of the floor have warped and will need to be sanded, painted, and resealed to be completely repaired. Nick Widener, comptroller, said the roofing job was public construction given to a local contractor, and if they won't pay for the damage, it will have to go to the company's bonding company. The bonding company is MidContinent Casualty Company of Tulsa. "I don't think we'll ever get to the insurance company," said Widener.
Ron Mattingly, director of purchasing, said there is damage to the Fieldhouse and the contractor, T.J. Boismier Mechanical Contractor, has been asked to repair the floor at no charge or pay to have someone else do the work. Tom J. Boismier, owner and president of T.J. Boismier, said there is no question his company is ultimately responsible for the repair work. However, he said, "You (CSU) owe me $70,000 and I intend to be paid before we do any more work, and if we need to we'll see you at the courthouse. "We have tried to contact Nick Widener by phone and have written to Dr. Bill Lillard to explain our situation and to request payment, but have recieved no response," said Boismier. "The only estimate that we have seen for repairing to the floor has been $5,000 from an insurance adjuster that CSU had look at it," he said. Please see Conflict on page 8.
CSU Library acquires new articles catalog By Dee Reisman
Student Writer The Central State University Library has a new on-line computer system called WilsonDisc, said Deborah Willis, computer assisted reference services librarian. The system was installed Sept. 29, and is available to students during regular library hours, she said. "The library has an on-line catalog which only lets the student find what collection of books CSU has. The WilsonDisc allows the student to pull up every article written on his subject in the past five years," Willis said. The WilsonDisc contains a Business Periodical, a Reader's
Guide to Periodical Literature and a Social Science Index on compact disc-read only memory, Willis said. "CSU had a system like WilsonDisc on a trial basis and received positive feedback from the students, but we were not pleased with it financially, so we looked around until we found WilsonDisc," Willis said. The computer, printer and the CD-ROM will cost CSU about $7,000. The software for the computer is on a subscription basis which will cost around $3,000 a year, Willis said. WilsonDisc is located directly east of the information desk in the library, Willis said.
Concert Chorale to sing cantata By Michelle Dooner
Student Writer The Central State University Concert Chorale and Chamber Players will hold a concert 8 p.m. tonight in Mitchell Hall. The main work performed by the Concert Chorale will be Johann Sebastion Bach's, "Cantata Four," said Dr. Lon Dehnert, assistant professor of music. A 16th century motet, an acapella composition based on a religious text and a 20th century jazz and folk song will also be performed by the Chorale.
In addition, the Chorale will sing a spiritual piece which is a 20th century adaptation based on a 19th century work. The Chorale will be accompanied by a string quartet and harpsichord. The Chamber Players will perform French and Italian madrigals. Admission to the concert is free to CSU staff and students with identification. General admission charge is $3, and is $2 for both senior citizens and nonCSU students.
Vice President George Bush emphasizes a point during a speech at the Oklahoma County Courthouse last Wednesday. (Photo by Jett Dempsey)
Bush emphasizes oil issues By Valli Covert
Associate Editor GOP presidential nominee George Bush made a stop in Oklahoma City last week, where about 2,000 people waited in unseasonably cool weather to see him Wednesday at a rally on the Oklahoma County Courthouse steps. Bush hit on many campaign issues, but concentrated on oil and natural gas production. He said he would not rest until the Southwest shares in the economic growth of America. "We are not doing enough drilling at home. That is not acceptable and must change. "I want total deregulation of natural gas. Price controls should go," Bush said. "I know from...personal experience that a strong industry is vital to the defense of America," he said. "I know it has been a tough few years in the oil business. I spent 18 years in that business, and I keep an eye on the prices." Bush said the windfall profit tax has been eliminated, and "it is about time. "This week's dip (in crude prices) has been a tough one, but let me just say I know from con-
viction and I know from personal experience that a strong domestic oil industry is vital to the national security of the United States of America." Bush proposed providing stability with tax incentives, especially to the independent producers. He also spoke on the issue of gun control and said "I do not believe we need more federal gun control in this country." Bush said he would not raise
taxes. The taxpayers are not paying too little, congress spends too much, he said. Bush criticized Democratic presidential hopeful Michael Dukakis for the way he has allowed convicted felons out of prison on weekend passes in Massachussett's furlough program. "Some crimes are so brutal...we do need the death penalty," he said. Please see Bush on page 8. •
Kappa Sigmas win overall competition By William Philpott
Student Writer The big winner of Central State University Homecoming week activities was Kappa Sigma fraternity which took home $500 with a total of 921 points in the overall competition. The $300 prize for the best banner was taken by Alpha Gamma Delta. Despite the rain on Saturday, University FEST was deemed a success by organizers. "Two-thirds of all campus organizations turned out," said
Rex Humphrey, director of student activities. "We learned how to make it bigger and better for next year," he said. CSU President Bill Lillard told Humphrey that it was the best homecomming he had seen at CSU. Humphrey said that he tried to keep with tradition and personal memories of when he attended CSU. "We plan to make it fine in '89," he said.