Wednesday, May 10, 195- The \chi'h raDly -9 National Clean Air Mont aims to ratse a aen s A glimpse into the past A student walks past "Mondrian at Slusser" at the School of Art. The exhibit is a traveling show recreating the abstract painter Piet Mondrian's final studio in New York City in the 1940s. The exhibit will remain until May 12. Schedule conflicts postpone hospital em ployee's tral By Dara Schoenwald For the Daily The American Lung Association. declaring the month of May as Clean Air Month, is sponsoring a national program to raise awareness about the problems of air quality. Mark Richardson, the chairman of the American Lung Association of Michigan's Environmental and Occupa- tional Health Committee, said that the air quality in Michigan remains a problem. "Recent moves by state and local elected officials to portray Michigan's air as clean and protective of public health may seriously mislead the public about the health consequences of com- munity ozone problems and the need for tough emission controls." Richardson said. The American Lung Association of Michigan hopes Clean Air Month will heighten awareness of these dangers and that residents will begin to take political action themselves. "Despite public support forclean air, legislation recently passed by the U.S. House of Representatives threatens 30 years worth of efforts to protect the public's health from air pollution," said Alex Sagedy, director of environmental and occupational health for the Ameri- can Lung Association. According to reports by the asso- ciation, the high amounts of toxins and contaminants in the air pose serious health risks for nearly 1 million people in Michigan who suffer from respira- tory diseases. Air pollution makes their How help: * Control air pollution by keeping ears well tuned, car pooling and using mass transit. 8 Conserve energy by insulating your home and by setting your thermostat lower in the winter and higher in the summer. 8 Tell senators and representatives to fight current proposals that may weaken the federal Clean Air Act. breathing even more difficult. Air pollution can affect people with- out respiratory problems as well. Young children, senior citizens and pregnant women comprise the highest risk groups. An American Lung Association study estimates that 53.9 percent of America's children live ini areas with levels of toxic air contamination that exceed current federal standards. The Environmental Protection Agency has estimated that 140,000 Americans will develop cancer or birth defects as a result of 200 airborne toxins. Ozone, the main component of smog, is an especially powerful irritant, frequently found in alarmingly high con- centrations in Michigan during the sum- mer months. Solutions are available to guarantee cleaner, safer air for Michigan residents. The Federal Clear Air Act was passed in 1970, but is reauthorized every few years. It was last reauthorized in 1990. By Frank C. Lee Daily Staff Reporter The trial of a University Hospitals employee accused of killing a two-year- old child in a North Campus apartment was postponed'again due to court-sched- ling conflicts. James Mark Chatman, 32, was charged with second-degree murder and first-degree child abuse on Dec. 2, 1994. Since his arraignment, he has been be- hind bars in Washtenaw County jail, un- able to meet his $50,000 bond. The May 2 trial date was adjourned to July 24 due to scheduling conflicts. David Cripps, co-counsel for Chatman, asked 22nd Circuit Court Judge Karl V. Fink to postpone the trial. "The trial was initially scheduled for April 10," said University Department of Public Safety Sgt. Paul Vaughan. "Chatman's attorneys said they would not be prepared with their defense in time. Also the co-counsel has a conflicting jury trial scheduled in federal district court." In addition to scheduling conflicts, dis- covery requests have held up the proceed- ings. Discovery motions were heard, how- ever, by the judge on April 19 and May 3. iChatman's attorneys said they would not be prepared with their defense in time." - DPS Sgt. Paul Vaughan The defendant allegedly beat Jaylon Jones to death on Aug. 31, 1994, while he was baby-sitting the boy and the boy's twin sister, Charde, at an apartment located in the Northwood V complex - part of Uni- versity family housing. Charde was not harmed, Vaughan said. Recently filed court records indicate that Chatman agreed to undergo a lie-de- tector test administered by Ann Arbor Police Detective Charles Ghent. Vaughan declined to comment on the re- sults of the test. "It's a normal routine in just about any investigation," Vaughan said. The defendant, a part-time student in a Michigan State University and Lansing Community College program, was ar- rested Dec. 1, 1994, at his residence in the 1500 block of Pine Valley Blvd. On Aug. 31, 1994, around 10:30 p.m., Chatman ran to a neighboring home and called 911. Chatman claimed he had been unable to resuscitate Jaylon after the boy fell in the bathtub and lost consciousness. Vaughan said Chatman's account of the boy's death was suspicious, espe- cially after a Sept. 8, 1994, autopsy per- formed by University forensic patholo- gist Dr. Michael Caplan indicated the death tobe a homicide. 1 I accounlemps Specialized Financial Staffing OFFICETEAM Specialized Administrative Staffing LEWIS Continued from page 1 sentiments toward Lewis. Shelley Steeken, an LSA junior and piccolo player in the University's marehing band said she will miss Lewis a great deal. "He has a great ability to inspire every- "ody. Everybody in the band looks up to m and he has a lot of respect," she said. "Gary Lewis has been an amazing part of our organization for the years he's been here," said Todd Bohnsack, an En- gineering senior and trumpet player. "We're very, very sad to see him going, but we're happy for him going to a school where he will have greater oppor- tunities. "He's an amazing man and will do great things wherever lie is," Bohnsack said. Abby Chaffin, an LSA junior and also a piccolo player in the band, agreed. "He made us all feel comfortable when we came here as freshmen. He has al- ways fostered friendly competition among band members." London $289 Paris $389 Frankfurt$389 Madrid $309 Rome $365 Frsaecvyt o Dtn t baedwO rndtri sO- jctougaitoa y fo t wolw desb 1220 S. 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