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April 17,2003 ( B b s t w t t Arts, B1 75 cents Volume 117 Number 67 wwu>.hometoicfUife,com © 2003 Hometown Communications Network District receives fair AYP results BYTONYBRUSCATO vidual schools, not just school 31 percent for both reading and “We’re quite confident that had progress in reading one of the STAFF WRITER districts, more accountable for m e ^ In the 2001-02 school they had time to do the same three previous years Allen, improved test scores year, fourth graders were tested process, they would have made Field, Galhmore and Tonda Fourteen of 15 Plymouth- “It’s a way to determine if our in reading and math, while in their AYP” would not have made AYP in Canton elementary schools, and schools are meeting assessed the middle schools reading tests two of the previous three yeare all five middle schools, made standards, if they are improv- were given to seventh graders TAKE NOTE in reading And, Smifii would adequate yearly progress (AYP) ingj* said Verna Amble, execu­ and math to eight grade stu­ not have made AYP m all three in MEAP scores for the 2001- tive director of instructional dents While all the other elemen­ previous years 02 school year services for Plymouth-Canton Dodson Elementary, the dis- tary schools passed in the first The scores also indicated The AYP IS Michigan’s Schools tncjt’s newest elementary year of the AYP, six of the build­ Field would not have made AYP ■ Big winner response to the federal No In Michigan, the standard for school, was not rated because ings received notations suggest­ in math in two of the previous Justin Muse 4 pictured Child I,eft Behind Act, which elementary students is 47-per- “they don’t have enough statisti­ ing they needed improvements three years with his mother Linda won has produced changes in K-12 cent efficiency m math and 38 cal information yet to deter­ According to state statistics, Amble said she’s not con- an Easter basket and a $50 public education m the United percent in reading For middle mine whether or not they’ve Isbister Elementary would not savings bond during an States in an effort to make indi­ school students, the standard is met the scores,” said Amble have made adequate yearly PLEASESEEAYP,A9 Easter egg hunt April 12 at Knollwood Memorial Park Sounds Feedback of music sought for Symphony benefit wel Central received by music, baseball fans alike About 300 people includ property ihg 120 kids showed up for what Knollwood manager BY KIMBERLY MORTSON Debbie Parinello hopes will STAFF WRITER BY TONY BRUSCATO bean annual outing STAFF WRITER Parinello said she came up It’s an appropriate time for the with the idea because ceme Plymouth Symphony Orchestra The City of Plymouth and tenes are usually portrayed to be playing patnotic music and Plymouth-Canton Schools, as as scary places for kids in the Plymouth Symphony Society’s part of a joint venture to improv movies annud fund-raiser was as good a recreational facilities at Central This gives them a better place as any to perform tunes Middle School, will be holding memory she said Instead i? such as The Stars & Stripes and public forums April 29 to get of being scary its a place the Star-Spangled Banner public feedback on what kinds of where good memories can The annual POPs concert, improvements should be made to take place Ballgowns & Baseball Caps, spon­ the property in addition to Knollwood sored by the Target store of The city administration has other sponsors were Skatin Canton, was held Friday, April 11, hired LSL Planning of Royal Oak Station II Days Inn on at Laurel Manor in Livonia to conduct focus groups to gar­ Michigan Avenue and Target According to PSO Executive ner ideas about the types of Department Store Director Angel Bakos, more than recreational facilities residents $12,000 was raised for the want, to go along with the foot­ ■ Art camps orchestra and league-related ball, softball and soccer fields Performing arts show activities “In the afternoon we’ll have choir visual arts and “We had a very nice turnout,” focus groups with various special youngest artist camps are said Bakos “Johnny Ginger was interest groups, including resi­ scheduled for this summer well-received and he was a lot of dents from Adams Stfeet (across at the Plymouth Community fiin ” from Central), athletic directors, Arts Council 774 N Sheldon Bakos said Ginger, a personali­ governmental leaders and user Road Kids ages 5 16 can par ty from radio, television and groups,” said City Manager Paul ticipate in these weeklong music in the 1950s, narrated Sincock, who is spearheading the camps from 10 a m to 2 30 Casey at the Bat and served as effort “In the evening we’ll have pm starting June 23 Fees auctioneer Ginger began his an open session for the general start at $60 for PCAC mem show business career with his public to give input and com­ bers family in the 1940s, then per- PAUL HURSCHMANN | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ment about the ideas which came Call (734) 416 4278 or visit Ann and Joe Sutschek of Orchard Lake place a bid on one of the auction items at the Plymouth Symphony wwwplymoutharts com PLEASESEE SYMPHONY, A9 Orchestra's Ballgowns & Baseball Caps benefit Friday at Laurel Manor m Livonia PLEASE SEE FEEDBACK, A8 ■ Military banners The American Legion Post tl2 in Plymouth Township has Blue Star Banners to display Retiring officer reflects on 27 years of service ^ windows for parents hus bands and wives to indicate 3 son daughter husband or BYTONYBRUSCATO 'It's surprising. You run prising You run around the wife serves in the military STAFF WRITER neighborhoods and people wave Please send your name and at you, and you stop and talk to telephone number along Plymouth police Officer Mel around the neighborhoods them A small town is great” with a photo to American Me<^ said he wanted to be Despite the advances m Legion Post 112 PO Box retired at a certain age And, at and people wave at you, and police work over the course of 701134 Plymouth Ml 48170 52, Meek has gotten his wish Ills career, Meek said the job We will contact you when to Meek, a 21-year veteran of the you stop and talk to them. A still comes down to meeting pick up your banner Plymouth police department and helping people wore his badge for ffie last time small town is great.' "I think there are some tech­ ■ Golf outing Friday, endmg a 27-year career nological advances in the job, rflUL nuKstriMHrtn j ^larr rriOTOGRAPHER The Plymouth High School in law enforcement but as far as your basic police Athletic Golf Outing to bene “When I hit a certain age, I Mel Meek work, It’s stili die same,” Meek fit the Plymouth High School wanted to retire,’ said Meek at Plymouth police officer said “It’s dealing with the pub­ Happy anniversary Athletic Program will take his retirement luncheon at City lic and them, dealing with you (From left) Store manager Steve Zoumbarts, information specialist place Saturday Ju ly 19 for Hall "And, I’m fortunate lived in the City of Homes since That’s never going to change Lmnea Garvey, owner Jeff Jones, general manager Tim Parker and nurs­ $120 ($60 dinner only) It enough to do that” he was 4 years old answer your calls and make ery manager Keith Swayze welcome you to Plymouth Nursery on Ann starts at 8 30 a m A steak Meek, who served six years as “There are a lot of nice people people happy Arbor Road west of Gotfredson during its 40th anniversary They'll host dinner and awards presenta a Wayne County shenff’s deputy in this town, and I’ve met a lot an open house Saturday April 19. For more, turn to page A3 tion follow 18 rounds of before patrolling Plymouth, has ofthem,” said Meek “It’s sur­ PLEASE SEE M EC K,A8 championship golf Games include 50/50 longest drive 50/50 closest to the pm and i ---------------------- “ 1 50/50 skins DENTAL ASSISTANT Hickory Creek Golf Course Progressive dental practice in CONTACT US INDEX LOOKING AHEAD will be the host site for the West Dearborn searching Newsroom (734) 459 2700 Apartments E6 Movies B6 * Newsroom fax (734) 459 4224 Arts B1 Obituaries A7 2003 PHS outing Make check Classifieds- 1 800 579 SELL m Sunday s Taste section spotlights Automotive F6 Observer Life C5 payable to PHS Athletic Dept The ad worked' We had a great Home delivery - (7341591 0500 chocolate Easter bunnies and offers Classified E,F Real Estate El Attn Kurt Bntnell 8400 Beck response Thanks' P Dearborn suggestions for celebrating the holi Crossword E5 Service Guide F5 Road Canton Ml 48187 1-800-579-SELL IOM91 day PUT OUR CLASSiFiEOS TO WORK FOR YOU! COiW«WOC«lMN«LI!nBO»OWr Jobs F2 Sports 01 You never have to dig We do it for you! for your local news. Your hometown Is our front page. (P) Observer & Eccentric | Thursday April 17 2003 LOCAL NEWS www.hometoivnlife.com. AROUND roWN Hall of Fame inductees named The Plymouth Township County Poor House and was a 80TH ANNIVERSARY Center on Hines Dnvejust east WINE TASTING department, (734) 453-8181, Hall of Fame committee has board member of the Poor of Ann Arbor Trail m Ext 33 announced the Class of2003 Farm of Wayne County.