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"We as group of governors and educa of eighth grade, students The P-CCS Board of Educa an educational system have to tors led by Georgia’s Sonny should be able to write an es A state legislative commit tion expressed support Tues have clear and coherent stan Perdue, common core spells say that includes “a concluding tee studying whether Michigan day for the common core stan dards of learning. Having an out the math and language statement or section that fol should abandon the common dards, adopted by the state in alignment of curriculum in skills K-12 students need to lows from and supports the core curriculum it adopted for 2010 and for which school Su struction and assessments to succeed in college and the argument presented.” public schools three years ago perintendent Michael Meissen these rigorous international global workplace that awaits is scheduled to make a recom said the district has already bench-marked standards is them after graduation. See COMMON, Page A3 Churchgoers join insurance petition drive Churchgoers in Canton Ibwnship and the Plymouths are joining a statewide petition drive aimed at separating in surance coverage for elective abortions from tax dollars and premiums paid under the Af fordable Care Act, and two of the area’s three state legisla tors have offered support. The effort, by No Taxes for Abortion Insurance, launched by Michigan Right to Life, needs just over 258,000 signa Jason Lombardo makes sure the rules are understood. At right, Dave Merry, of Belleville, all photos by bill bresler i PHOTOGRAPHER tures by late this year in order to put a proposal before the Michigan Legislature that would make abortion coverage an optional rider, paid for sep arately by the premiums of SENIOR SPECTACULAR those who choose it, for insur ance policies offered in the state under the ACA. Older athletes showcase Ma’’v ™dals I f enough signatures are . r r»i r Hrlic, a retired accountant, has won certified, said Pamela Sher- spirit of Olympic Games Other Senior Olympics medal, over the stad, Michigan Right to Life’s r J r years, proving athleticism knows no age public information director, By Darrell Clem limits. the Legislature would have 40 staff writer “You haveto stay young,” she said. “You days in which to act on the have to keep happy.” legislation, which, if passed, Seniors ages 50 and up competed across would become law without Wayne County communities this week Gov. Rick Snyder’s signature. during the ninth Senior Olympics, working Sherstad said she is confi Hrlic, 83, clinched the gold medal Mon their way toward an awards and banquet dent about the bill’s chances, day for her basketball shooting skills ceremony set for Friday at Belleville High as the same regulation was among women ages 80-89, as Canton host School. Aji outdoor opening event was passed last year but vetoed by ed the Western Wayne County Senior rained out Monday. Snyder. The governor said he Olympics hoops contest at Summit on the Canton hosted the basketball and tennis was concerned about coverage Park. competitions. Susan Doughty, Canton Lei for pregnant victims of rape or “I sent a text to my granddaughter (An sure Services senior specialist, said the incest, for which the bill would gela Klimek) to tell her I won,” Hrlic said. Senior Olympics and fitness in general are not make exceptions. Klimek’s reply: “You go grandma." important for seniors. And she did, winning another gold med “It’s really important, not only for the Insurance exchange al Tbesday during a bocce ball competition fitness aspect of it, but also for the cam “It’s something they passed at the Italian American Club in Livonia. araderie of the people and the socializa- Her style is unorthodox, but Lillie in 2012 with good majorities,” Allen, of Inkster, knows how to sink Sherstad said. “You only need a See SENIORS, Page A2 the ball. simple majority for this to become law." The ACA, nicknamed Oba- macare after President Barack Obama, leaves abortion cov Psychiatric exam ordered for bank suspect erage opt-outs to individual states, and more than 20 states about 1:30 p.m. lanti. should be included. so far have taken that step, on July 26. Stachowski was arrested in The teller handed over an Sherstad said. Insurance ex He appeared Canton by Plymouth Tbwn- undetermined amount of changes under the ACA are The suspect in last month’s Friday in 35th ship police officers just hours cash, but not her wallet, and scheduled to begin offering holdup of a bank in Plymouth District Court, after the holdup. Police were the robber left on foot, head plans in 2014. Ibwnship was ordered Friday where Judge aided by tips from the public ing in a westerly direction Mary Beth Hausman of to undergo a psychological Mike Gerou after information about the outside the bank, police said. Plymouth Ibwnship is involved evaluation in order to deter Stachowski ordered the holdup, including a photo No getaway vehicle was seen. in the petition drive through mine if he is competent to forensic exami graph of the robber at a tell Stachowski, who has a her Catholic parish, Resurrec stand trial. nation. Stachowski is due er's window, taken from a bond of $100,000, was still tion Church in Canton, where Michael J. Stachowski, 33, back in district court for a bank security camera, was being held Wednesday in the people attending Mass last of Canton Ibwnship, is hearing on Friday, Nov. 22, by publicized by local media. Wayne County Jail. weekend had the chance to charged with bank robbery in which time results of the In the holdup, a man gave a sign the petition. the holdup of the Bank of examination are expected Bank of America teller a note [email protected] "I really would not want my America branch at Five Mile from the state’s Center for that demanded cash and her (313)222-2405 and Beck, which occurred Forensic Psychiatry in Ypsi- wallet and said no dye packs Twitter @mattjachman See PETITION, Page A2 Observer & Eccentric I © 11* 06*™ ....... M E D I A Volume 39 • Number 16 Crossword Puzzle B11 Jobs.... Home Delivery: (866) 887-2737 Address: 41304 Concept Dr., Plymouth Ml 48170 C o m m u n i t y F i n a n c i a l right here right for you www.cfcu.org (877)937-2328 uge Rates (APRs) only av tc 02013 Community Rr K Richard Koch, the pride of Canton Township, came in third in his age division. Behind him are Frank Yesh Winners in the men’s basketball SENIORS contest included: » Age 50-59, Kevin Friesen of Continued from Page A1 Northville, gold. » Age 60-69, Dave Raimer of tion,” Doughty said. "They have so Garden City, gold; Peter Lioi of much fun. They laugh and they Canton, silver; Dave Merry of Van bring their own family and friends. Buren Tbwnship, bronze. They bring their own cheerleaders.’ » Age 70-79, Henry Browner of Van Buren, gold. Lots o f w in n e rs » Age 80-89, Frederick F. Forys- Here's a closer look at other tek of Northville, gold; Frank Yesh Monday medal winners in the wom of Dearborn, silver; and Richard en’s basketball shooting contest: Koch of Canton, bronze. » Age 50-59, Patrice Mlinek of Northville, gold; Janet Brady of Va rie d events Canton, silver. Wayne County seniors participat » Age 60-69, Virginia Garner of ed in contests such as bike races, Canton, gold. baking, photography, softball throw, » Age 70-79, Lillie F. Allen of Frisbee toss, euchre, tennis, horse Inkster, gold; Jean C. Raines of shoes, bridge, ballroom dancing, Northville, silver; and Frances Qui- billiards, volleyball, shuffleboard, ney of Sumpter, bronze. swimming, football and bowling, among others. Last year, 99 Canton resi dents brought home 112 gold, s e M R g o t UGUSr 12-16, Wl silver and bronze medals. Doughty said the commit makes it look tee already is talking about easy. At right. next year. Dave Merry “It’s going to be bigger and better,” she said. and Richard Koch, of O b s e r v e r PETITION N EWSPAPERS on behalf of U Continued from Page A1 vulnerable lives n abortion coverage excep our society.” tions in certain cases in tax dollars paying for “Historically Michi which the health of the what I consider a heinous gan voters have not sup woman is at risk. act," Hausman said. “I ported taxpayer-funded Democratic House know that it is legal, but State Rep.