Gail Wilson's (gsw19) Blog

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...

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-gu...

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 av...

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...