THE November 14, 1985 Vol. 84, No. 19
ATISTA
Thursday Edition
Central State University, Edmond, Oklahoma
Candidate says he'll make changes By Debbie Martin "Oklahoma has had poor leadership and it is costing you your future," according to a recently declared Republican gubernatorial candidate. State Rep. Mike Fair, addressed 16 people at a College Republicans meeting Tuesday saying, "The State government is a joke." Fair, 42, promised an administration of confrontation with the Legislature if elected chief executive in 1986. "We need to get a share of the Sun Belt boom before it is over," stated Fair, "and increase our potential growth within Oklahoma." He vowed to use the full power and influence of the governor's office to pass a right-to-work amendment in the Legislature. The Oklahoma City Republican charged that former U.S. Sen. Henry Bellmon, "sat on the fence in 1964 when the right-to-work issue came up. Fair says the major difference between
Mike Fair
himself and Bellmon is on the right-to-work issue. Bellmon has not announced his candidacy for governor yet, but is expected to run. Fair also blames Oklahoma's poor economy on the high worker's compensation insurance premium rates. He said Oklahoma is one of the states with the highest premium rates in the nation. "It costs you more money to do business in Oklahoma," said Fair. He said Oklahoma's rates are two to three times higher than the surrounding states. On other issues, Fair said he would fight Oklahoma's growing crime rate. He said that many times it is not until a burglar's third conviction before he serves any time in the penitentiary. Fair said he would change this. "These people will not be out on the street, if I'm elected," said Fair. Fair also said that the current Oklahoma government has too many employees. "There is dead wood all over the capitol," said Fair. Oklahoma is tenth in
the nation in regards to the number of government employees per capita, according to Fair. "Most of your state taxes are going to pay these government employees' salaries," said Fair. He said the Legislature is taking political heat over the raising of taxes because it is their friends' salaries they are looking out for. Fair is the first Republican to enter the race officially. Bellmon has not officially announced his candidacy and neither has Edmond evangelist, Richard Hogue, although they are both considered likely Republican candidates. Billy Joe Clegg of Shawnee and Virginia Jenner of Tulsa, both Democrats, have also announced. Fair said he is the only man in the race that knows where the pressure points are. "If you like things the way they are then you'd better vote for someone else, because I'm going to change things if I'm elected," stated Fair.
Two students form 'Broncho Brigade' When "Buddy Broncho" called for a cheer at the last Central State University home football game, and was deafened by a roar of silence, he realized something had to be done to boost crowd participation. "I think it's because we're not organized," said Peter Montgomery, "Buddy Broncho's" alter-ego. "Everyone just sits in back, as if they were in class." For that reason, Montgomery and a friend, Terry LeFrance, have decided to form the "Broncho Brigade," a pep club for all students, faculty and staff. "We got the idea from similar groups at other schools, which have been pretty successful,"
Montgomery said. The "Brigade" would sit in front of the CSU cheerleaders at all home games, and be led in cheers by Montgomery and LeFrance. Montgomery said they have not yet discussed traveling as a group to away games, but it might be considered after the group has been formed. "I know it's kind of late in the football season to start this, but we're hoping to carry it through into basketball and other sports," Montgomery said. "I've been visiting fraternities hoping to raise their support," he said. "They could come and sit in groups."
In an attempt to unite the pep club, Montgomery will be selling transfers which could be placed on T-shirts and sweatshirts, with a picture of "Buddy Broncho" on the front.
made public. "When we get the final report we'll share that information with interested parties." A five-member team from North Central was on campus Oct. 7-9, for a comprehensive evaluation and to reaffirm accreditation of the University. The next scheduled visit will be in 1995.
Lillard said the chairperson of the team is working on a draft of the report. After receiving the report, CSU can correct any factual errors. The final draft can, then be accepted or appealed by the University. The final report should be completed around the first of the year, Lillard said.
"Then you could put anything on the back," he said. "Like the name of your fraternity, sorority or club." Montgomery said the transfers are being sold at cost ($2.25 each), and can be purchased at the "The Corner," in the University Center, or at the next home game. The Bronchos will play their last home game in the regular season 1:30 p.m., Saturday, against Langston University.
President to release North Central report CSU President Dr. Bill Lillard, in an interview, said he would make public the results of the October North Central Association's evaluation visit. University presidents have the option to keep the report confidential. "I wouldn't see anything wrong with that at all," Lillard replied when asked if the report would be
In this issue. . Thefts beset campus...page 3 Art exhibit opens...page 6 Broncho cagers open season...page 7 Langston looks to don spoiler's role...page 8
"I've been through North Central reports for many years, Lillard said. "They'll have some advice, counsel and suggestions, areas that they think we can improve. Then they'll also have areas which they will commend us on, which they think are some of the outstanding strengths of Central State. "This is important university business and 1 would see no course of action that would be appropriate other than sharing the entire report."
Vista photo by Daniel Smith
Buddy Brunch() and Terry LeFrance model 'Broncho Brigade' T-shirts that members of the newly formed pep club will wear.