Lansing State Journal from Lansing, Michigan • Page 7

i. TTn mm What's Up Today VOTs: Realities and Myths, Michigan AFL-C10 conference, UAW 652 Hall, 426 Clare St. Future of Democratic Youth conference, MSU Student Union Gold Room, 10 a.m. SECTION Lansing State Journal Saturday, March 1, 1986 Anti-porn graiulp Uo CODWGIT fo) 5) plan with Oiliagpo ST 5 By JENNIFER HARSHA Lansing State Journal 'i ImSP ff 't V- I J'' 1 Lansing State JournalROBERT KILLIPS A coalition of Michigan State University students will meet next week with MSU President John DiBiaggio to present suggestions for keeping X-rated films off campus. The Coalition Against Pornography on Campus has worked with attorneys to find legal means of banning the films, student Jonathon Robie said.

The students are presenting four alternatives to DiBiaggio. The group eventually hopes to submit a proposal to the MSU Board of Trustees. The alternatives take pornography laws and freedom of expression rules into account, Robie said. Details still are being hammered out, he said. "Obviously what we want to do is decide on a policy which will effectively block pornography from being shown on campus without infringing on anybody's right to express themselves under the First Amendment," he said.

"We think we can find ways of doing that," he said. David Kimball, DiBiaggio's executive assistant, said student involvement is important in resolving the issue. The meeting is being held at the students' request. Kimball said Moses Turner, vice president for student affairs, also is reviewing MSU policies on rights of student groups. Turner in January 1985 unsuccessfully asked two student-run groups to stop showing the films.

"This is clearly an issue not only of freedom of expression, but also of quality of life within the David Haarer. who retired Friday as Ingham Intermediate pening in the classroom. Here he joins teacher Brenda Hull School District assistant superintendent for special educa- (left) and student Julie Dunsky in a lesson on sign language tion, always liked to maintain close ties with what was hap- for the hearing impaired at Henry North School in Lansing. Haarer chapter on 'Special Ed' closes ments, there are more dreams to be fullfilled dreams which include travel, work at the family farm near Dansville, and Peace Corps-type work through their church. Never one to close the door to life's opportunities, the soft-spoken man smiles as he recalls challenges which pointed the way to his career in education.

His first challenge came when he was faced with the death of his father and the resultant eco nomics of medical debts, mortgage payments to be met and hard work. "Working on the farm didn't pay the bills, so, at age 18, 1 took a construction job as well," he said. While working on a campus building, Haarer observed the students and decided he wanted to be one. Haarer credits a psychology teacher with opening his eyes to See HAARER, Page 4B spent most of his years as assistant superintendent for special education. He was honored by friends, colleagues, students and parents of students at a farewell reception Friday afternoon.

He was joined by his wife, Ann, who retired last year as a teacher at the Ingham Development Center, and their three sons. Haarer has found life to be unpredictable, and although he and his wife have no firm commit By SALLY TROUT Lansing State Journal MASON "Mr. Special Education" retired Friday. David Haarer, an educator and school administrator known throughout the state and nation, officially ended his career with the Ingham Intermediate School District after 23 years. Starting as a school psychologist and then advancing to director of special education, Haarer twin-engine chopper joins state police fleet John DiBiaggio: To meet with MSU student group.

academic community," Kimball said. "I think it's especially fitting that students involve themselves in this issue," Kimball said. The coalition against pornography was formed last year shortly after a federal court injunction allowed X-rated films to continue on campus. In the ruling, U.S. District Judge Douglas Hillman said MSU had failed to establish that the films were pornographic before Turner asked that they not be shown.

About seven groups with a range of political beliefs joined together to fight the films, Robie said. The group has staged demonstrations and brought speakers to campus. "Right now, we're focusing on this. We've had several lawyers who are volunteering their time, and we're ready to present a variety of options," he said. Deputy clerk charged with embezzlement By BETTY JANE MINSKY- Lansing State Journal ST.

JOHNS Marilyn Knight, a deputy clerk in Bengal Township, was arrested Friday and charged with embezzlement of $10,000 from the township, Clinton Cpunty prosecutor Jon Newman sai Her husband, Alden, is the township clerk, but official said he was not involved. Knight was arraigned Friday in Clinton County District Court. Her attorney, Richard Wells, waived the 12-day time limit for preliminary examination. Knight was released on a $10,000 personal recognizance bond. Newman said the investigation began late Wednesday after Bengal Township Supervisor Marilyn Irrer reported finding a discrepancy between bank statements and monthly financial reports provided by Knight to the township board.

Newman said investigation revealed a check was, issued for $10,000 last July 2 to Alden Knight which was "endorsed with his signature, but he didn't know anything about it." Newman obtained a' search warrant and on Thursday township books, along with the personal checking account and other records of the Knights, were seized by Clinton County sheriffs deputies. "The township will have a complete audit made," Newman said. The Knights own a farm on West Townsend Road near St. Johns and are longtime residents of Bengal Township. The Bell 222 brings the state police chopper arm to four ships, including a 27-year-old, two-seater at Marquette.

Hangar mates of the new Bell at the state police airfield near Grand Ledge are: A 1969 Bell Jet Ranger with four seats. A 1960 Army-surplus, eight-place Huey that has seen service in Vietnam. A 1961, Army-surplus, eight-place Huey. "It's not the governor's coach," explained Hough in a Friday interview about the new copter. "It's a piece of equipment I've sought to have.

It has IFR (instrument flight rules gear) and twin-engine capacity for safety and it will be used from time to time to fly the governor and some other dignitaries." See HELICOPTER. Page 4B By JOHN B.ALBRIGHT Lansing State Journal State police have a new, $1.8 million, no-frills helicopter with two engines that can fly up to six passengers anywhere in Michigan in any weather, night or day. While the new Bell 222 Utility Twin will be available for use by the governor and Michigan's ranking officials, its mainline missions will be manhunts, rescues and other state police duties, officials said. "It's really a nice-handling helicopter," the chief pilot. Lt.

Don Langoni, said Friday. "We're state of the art now." Langoni flew the Bell 222 from Bell's factory at Fort Worth, Texas, to Michigan on Feb. 13. As of Friday, it hadn't had a mission yet except for a recent shake-down flight with department director Col. Gerald Hough in the co-pilot seat.

Lansing State JournalNORRIS INGELLS The new $1 .8 million Michigan State Police helicopter stands ready to be used for a multitude of purposes, including providing transportation for Gov. James Blanchard. Circuit jurist delays rule on district judge's tossing out seat belt fines islature meant to prohibit judges from levying anything other than a $25 fine. Sevaas has said he personally is opposed to legislation mandating seat belt use. He said the traffic schedule in his court carries no fine for the infraction and, if the Legislature' had been serious about enforcing the statute, it would have required that penalty points be placed on the driving records of violators.

$25 fine. He said Servaas is required by the statute to impose the fine. Servaas' lawyer, George Pawlowski of Grand Rapids, argued that district court judges do have authority to set and suspend fines for traffic violations. "It seems to me that this is an extraordinary position for the Legislature to take, in effect handcuffing the judicial branch of the government," he said of D'Hondt's contention that the Leg Michigan's law took effect July 1985. After the judge's stand received widespread publicity, Kent County Prosecutor David Sawyer filed a motion asking Boucher to order Servaas to impose the fines.

Boucher subsequently allowed Michigan Attorney General Frank Kelley to join that bid. Assistant Attorney General Arthur E. D'Hondt argued the statute as passed by the Legislature prevents a judge from waiving the arguments under advisement. He said he did not know when he would rule on whether 63rd District Judge Steven Servaas should be ordered to levy the $25 fine against motorists who fail to buckle up in Michigan. Servaas, of Rockford.

whose jurisdiction covers northern Kent County, gained national attention last month when he revealed that he had been throwing out the fines of seat belt law violators. By MARK FRITZ Associated Press GRAND RAPIDS A Kent County Circuit Court judge a decision Friday on whether a lower court colleague has the right to waive fines for violators of Michigan's seat belt law. After listening to arguments from lawyers on both sides of the case, circuit Judge George V. Boucher said he would take the Also: Digest Lottery no-. os, 06, 09, 1 7, 26, 36 "VjfTMK Friday'! 325 tJ Vn Friday's Daily-4: 8808 The Michigan Dyslexia Institute has presented its first annual Marguerite Wharton Engle Memorial Award to Marcia Boznango.

principal at Edgewood Elementary School in Okemos, for her oustanding effort in creating opportunities for children with dyslexia to reach their potential. Capital Area Community Services will resume distribution of commodity surplus food March 18-19 at the regular centers in Ingham, Eaton, Clinton and Shiawassee counties. Food will go only to families that have registered and received a green commodity ID card. 2 more report glass in Gerber baby food The number of reported findings of glass in jars of Gerber baby food in Michigan has risen to four. The latest reported findings were made by a couple from Kincheloe in the Upper Peninsula's Chippewa County and a Mt.

Pleasant man. In addition to the reports in Mount Pleasant and Kincheloe, two reports, were received from consumers in Bay City. Consumers in 22 states have reported finding bits of glass in Gerber foods. Gerber has declined to order its products off the shelves, saying the FDA has reported that the contamination is not widespread. Ecorse teacher talks to resume Monday ECORSE Talks to end a strike by' 104 Ecorse School District teachers recessed for the weekend without a new contract being reached, officials said Friday.

Talks between the striking teachers and administrators are expected to resume Monday, but schools probably will remain closed as the strike enters its second week, said Bertha Poe of the Michigan Federation of Teachers Some progress was reported in the talks, but the two sides remain divided on the size of a pay raise, sajd Poe, MFT assistant to the president. Compiled from staff and Associated Press reports. Clown guilty of molesting 2 children ST. JOSEPH A professional clown who pleaded guilty to charges he molested two children faces a maximum sentence of life in prison, authorities say. Robert R.

Hanner, also known as Happy Humphrey the Clown, pleaded guilty Thursday to two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and one count of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, said Berrien County Chief Assistant Prosecutor Dennis Wiley. Hanner, 37, of Lincoln Township was arrested on 33 counts involving sexual contact with two boys ages 12 and 9. The remaining charges were dismissed as part of a plea bargain, Wiley said. Hanner admitted he had sexual contact with the boys in March 1985 at his home, Wiley said. The children were shown pornographic video tapes before they were assaulted, Wiley said.

Two seniors are national merit finalists ST. JOHNS Brian Upton and Rachel Miller, two SL Johns High School seniors, are finalists in the National Merit Corporation competition. Bob Tissot, counselor, said they are among 13,500 finalists in the country, with about 100 in Michigan. Tissot said final competition will determine 5,800 winners of awards ranging from $1,000 to full-tuition scholarships. Upton plans to study International relations and has applied at both Michigan State University and American University in Washington, D.C Miller has been accepted at Lyman Briggs College at MSU and will study biology.

Choir singers needed Lansing School District's recently reorganized "Over Forte" Choir, for retirees is looking for more people who enjoy singing especially tenors. If you're interested. Director Craig Fenter suggests you attend one of the regular rehearsals at 3 p.m. Thursdays in the Senior Center at Lansing Civic Center, or call Duane Smith, district music coordinator, any weekday at 887-3029. Correction The location of a Senate subcommittee hearing about problems at the Michigan Training Unit was incorrectly reported, in Friday's Lansing State Journal.

The hearing was held at the Government Employee's Credit Union in Ionia, r-'T.