Almost all of Albany students beat the state average on the latest round of reading and science assessment tests administered by the Oregon Department of Education. However, many slipped below in math.
Students taking the 10th-grade math test outscored the state for the second year in a row. For that test, 58.9 percent of Albany students met or exceeded state standards, compared with 52.2 percent of students statewide.
Results of the 2007-08 assessment tests in reading, mathematics, writing and science can be viewed at the state's website, www.ode.state.or.us.
All Albany students topped the state in science. In reading, only sixth-graders were below, with 69.7 percent making the grade versus the state's average of 73.3 percent.
In math, students in grades 4, 5, 6 and 8 scored just below the state average. In writing, 34.9 percent of seventh graders met the standard compared with 49.2 percent statewide.
The state tests grades 3 through 8 and grade 10 in reading and math, grades 5, 8 and 10 in science. Grades 4, 7 and 10 are tested in writing.
Can these results be trusted? Educators warn that the results can't accurately be compared to results from students in prior years.
Tests are given annually, but scores and standards were realigned in 2006 and tests in 2006, 2007 and 2008 were not identically administered.
Being a real estate broker and the proud mom of an army daughter currently serving in Iraq, I would like to help all Vets get access to the benefits they are entitled to. One of those benefits is a VA loan and the American dream of home ownership.
Veterans, did you know that you can get a VA-guaranteed loan to purchase a home, condominium or manufactured home, the VA can guarantee up to $417,000 of the total loan -- much higher than you can get with most conventional home loans.
A VA home loan can help veterans:
In order to obtain a VA home loan, you must first fill out VA Form 26-1880, the request for your Certificate of Eligibility. This certificate is issued only through the Veterans Administration, and is the first step towards applying for your loan. Veterans, active duty, guard or reserve, and military spouses potentially qualify for this certificate.
You will also want to make sure that your credit history is in order and satisfactory. You are entitled to a free copy of your credit report each year. Check it out and make sure it is correct. There are steps you can take to get your credit in order and there are companies out there that will help you do that.
You will also need to find a qualified lender. Next step will be to get pre-qualified for a loan so you know exactly how much you can afford and what price range of house you will qualify for.
Vets, if you are in the Albany, Corvallis, Salem or Mid-Willamette area, let me help you get into your first home.
Sunday, September 7, 2008, is the annual Festival of Red. This event is a benefit for FISH (Fish Guest House Teen Pregnancy Center). It will be on Ferry St. this year between 1st and 2nd Avenues. Hours are 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Local restaurants will be providing food. Wine and beer will be available from local breweries and wineries. In the past 15 restaurants, breweries and wineries have offered samples from their menus, all including red ingredients.
Recognized Albany artisits will be painting on site. Artwork will be on display and be available for sale. For ticket prices and information call Annette at 928-4460.
Albany, Oregon Antiques in the Streets 9-6-08 (edit/delete)
On September 6th Albany will hold it's 11th annual Antiques in the Streets event. Browse through the Historic Downtown Albany district with antiques literally filling the streets.
Some of the area Antique Shops:
Arlene's Victorian Rose
Contact: Arlene Barber 541-928-4203
Camas Creek Antiques
Contact: Janet Ross 541-926-0035
Christmas Now & Then
Contact: Karla Swiger 541-924-1225
Flinn's Mall Antiques
Contact: Sue Newman 541-926-2286
My Secret Treasures
Contact: Mary Kresse 541-924-0116
Opulence NXS
Contact: Dianna Thompson
Pastime Antiques
Contact: Kris Eskridge 541-926-0303
Pattycake's Plunder
Contact: Patricia Wolfer 541-619-4688
Peabody's
Contact: Gini Christie 541-926-3654
Vintique
Contact: Jim & Jim
541-924-9697
Peabody's
Contact: Judy Heyerly 541-990-1615
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