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2A ♦ TUESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2006 2006 Georgia ACT Results CHART 1: AVERAGE 2006 SCORE FOR GEORGIA GRADUATING SENIORS —SUBJECT 5003 5004 5005 5005“ English T 93 193 T 193 Math 1977 193 TO3 2071 Reading 2071 203 503 203“ Science 193 193 “ T 33 503“ COMPOSITE 133 503 503 503 CHART 2: 2006 PARTICIPATION FOR ALL STUDENTS AND SUB-GROUPS GROUP 5003 5004 5005 2006 All Students 18863 20510 23324 25064 African-American 5973 6447 7561 7850 Hispanic * 370 454 611 591 White 1512 1869 5T37 3615 Asian-American 596 605 710 750 CHART 3: AVERAGE 2006 SCORE BY RACIAL SUB-GROUP (Change from 2005 in parentheses) A f rjcan _ Hispanic White Asian- American American GEORGIA 17.2 (+.l) 19.6 (+.5) 21.9 (+.3) 22.1 (+.2) NATION 17.1 (+.l) 18.6 (+0) 22.0 (+.l) 22.3 (+.2) State ACT scores reach new high Special to the journal Georgia’s average score on the ACT rose to a new high in 2006 even as the number of students taking the test increased dramatically. “The 2006 ACT results are yet another sign that Georgia is improving stu dent achievement across the board,” Superintendent of Schools Kathy Cox said. “It demonstrates that we are doing the right Community Events ■ COMPUTER SHOW -Middle Georgia Computer Show will be held at the Georgia National Fairgrounds McGill Marketplace on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Aug. 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 770-663-0943. ■ TOBACCO CESSATION - A free four session course to help you quit smoking and/or using tobacco will be held Aug. 28 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center. Call 923-9771 to register. ■ BOWEL SYNDROME - Dr. Ravi Skekarappa, internist, is scheduled for the Lunch & Learn series on Aug. 28 to Noon at the Perry Hospital Medical Library. A free light lunch will be served. Seating limited. To pre-register, calling 923- 9771. How to Submit ■ To submit your event for the Community Calendar, fax the details to (478) 988-1181, e-mail to cperkins@evansnewspapers. com or mail to Houston Daily Journal, PO. Box 1910, Perry, GA 31069 50 YEARS AGO... ■ Aug., 1956 - Gable found not guilty A Houston County supe rior court jury returned a verdict of not guilty in the case of Gerniece Gable, 30, charged with the fatal shoot ing of her divorced husband. Gable collapsed as she completed her unsworn statement to the jury, the onlt evidence submitted by the four-man defense. She said that both she and her ex-husband, a Warner Robins attorney, reached into the glove compartment of her car about the same time in an effort to get possession of a .38 caliber revolver. In the struggle, she said she realized he had been shot, but did not remember what happened after that. things at the right time.” 2006 High School Graduates from Georgia had an aver age composite score of 20.2 on the test, up from 20 last year. The ACT is scored on a scale from 1-36. Superintendent Cox said the gains were even more impressive considering Georgia had a 7 1/2 percent jump in the number Of stu dents who took the test. ONGOffK EVENTS ■ WELLNESS WALK - Monthly evaluations include blood pressure, weight and blood sugar (if diabetic) per formed by a registered nurse at Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center. Incentive awards will be given after completing 100 miles, 500 miles, 1,000 miles and up to 2,000 miles. Quarterly free dinners for all walking par ticipants and guests. Cost is S3O and includes free pedom eter. Call 923-9771 to set your own schedule. ■ CERAMIC CLASSES - Time to get started on all those handmade Christmas gifts. The Warner Robins Recreation Department has ceramic classes available. Classes for pre-teen ages 8-12 on either Thursday or Friday afternoon, teenagers ages 13- 16 on Tuesday afternoons and adult sessions available days and on Monday evening. Stop by for a tour or call the ceramics shop at 929-1919 to see new items. ■ CANCER GROUP - The Hospice Cancer Pad Group meets at 9 a.m. on the first Wednesday of each month in the fellowship hall of First Baptist Church Perry, 1105 Main St. Perry. Everyone is welcome. Call Helen Cleland for more infor mation, call 988-9845. ■ DIABETES INSTRUCTION - This class, taught by Sandra Brenner, RD, Ph.D., is for individuals with diabetes who need a diet review or people with newly diagnosed Diabetes Type 2. A physician diet prescription is required. Call 923-9771 for schedule. ■ DIABETES PROGRAM - An exercise program designed specifi cally for adults with diabe tes who would like to learn more about the correct times and methods for exercising in relation to diet and medi cation is held on Tuesdays In 2006, 25,064 graduat ing seniors took the ACT. That is up 1,740 students from 2005 and up 6,201 stu dents since 2003. “Conventional wisdom would dictate that when you see a dramatic increase in the number of students taking a test, you would see a drop-off in score,” the Superintendent said. “But that’s just not the case in Georgia - our per- and Thursdays, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at Health Connections. Call 923-1731 for more information. ■ CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION - Houston Healthcare offers a series of childbirth education classes. The cost is covered by many insurance plans, includ ing Medicaid. Other classes include breastfeeding, early pregnancy and big brother/ big sibling. Pre-register by calling 923-9771. ■ ASTHMA EDUCATION - Education is recognized as a vital part of asthma management. AsthmatiCare can help you take charge of your asthma. For more information on this free program, call Vicky Alexander, RN, FNP-C at 923-9771 or Cindy Ireland at 988-1688. ■ DIABETES SUPPORT - The session is held every first Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m. in the Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center; every second Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Houston Health Pavilion EduCare Center and every fourth Tuesday at noon in the Perry Hospital Cafeteria. ■PERRY SENIORCARE - Exercise class featur ing strength and flexibility stretching led by a certified instructor held on Mondays at 10 a.m., Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. and Fridays at 10 a.m. at Rozar Park. On Mondays only, fine dancing is offered from 1-2 p.m. On Wednesdays only, PVO Bingo immediately follows exercise. On Fridays only, a healthy lunch, costing $5 and a guest speaker targeting senior adults’ mental, spiritual, and physical health is provided after exercise. Must have a physician’s referral form to exercise. Call 988-1813 for more information. LOCAL formance goes up even as our participation goes up.” While most Georgia high school students take the SAT, the ACT has been grow ing in popularity for the past five years. Aged Hand-cut Steaks AHaLJkAOB iJLfcjiJyyi vnpflJHBE <M • MTMT7 it minft it i iftiJiiiilllliK §. liliiiiliHiiiNi^ Mm k :& ty 111 7 §«a Come by the dealemm 'OSJCheitrlfiMweo Pick up a puftind weMT If Hamby Pin Patrol finds you wearing a pin. You Will Be Reqistered%Win The Car! Visit sur msfflp wwN.iiamliV.com for rulesanfrenulations Chevy • Pontiac Buick - GMC [-All 1 U 011 1-75. PeiTV- GA* 478-987-2122 * I -800-992-294 i YEAR From page lA and then to the State Awards Committee. Thirteen indi viduals submitted letters of nomination for O’Dell including counselors and Superintendent Danny Carpenter. Kristi Hess and Susan McGlashan, Perry Middle School counselors, wrote in a nomination letter: “Dr. Ruth O’Dell exemplifies the definition of “visionary” and works along with her counselors to do anything and everything that needs to be done for the children of Houston County. She has been instrumental in advocacy for systematic changes in the counseling program for our county.” Hess also stated, “She is our guide and stay, the one whom we look to for direc tion, encouragement and unfailing support. She is more than our ‘boss;’ she has truly become a friend and an advocate, not only for our profession, but also for our children that we serve and the institu tion of education that we value so deeply.” Criteria were rated on a five-point scale to deter mine to what degree the candidate met the crite ria. This included sup port of counseling ser vices aligning with the ASCA National Model, promotion of counseling and guidance services, implementation of new or additional services, and improvement of existing services. O’Dell earned her Ph.D. and M.Ed. in Educational Psychology from Miss. State. She also earned MscrteMy! Cal 987-1823 | Stop by one ol these jU, locotions Mr to pick up your pin. K Coldwell Banker Robbins Free Perry Office or W.R. Office 'llOl Washington St -1271 S.Houston Lake Rd Mid State - RV • Byron HOUSTON DAILY JOURNAL a B.S. in Elementary Education from the University of Florida Since April 2005, she has served as the Assistant Superintendent for Student Services. Previously, she was the principal of Lindsey Elementary for six years. Her service in Houston County schools began in January 1994 as a school psychologist. She has also served as Northside Middle School’s instructional coordinator and assistant principal. O’Dell resides in Perry with her husband Denton, a retired minis ter. Together they have two children and four grand children. HEARING TEST SET FOR SENIOR CITIZENS Free hearing test will be given at the Beltone Hearing Aid Office in Macon, Monday, Tues day, Thursday, an Friday, 9am-spm, located 686 First Street. Our Board Certi fied Hearing Instrument Specialist, Reinhard Unger,has over 30 years experience in the hearing health care field. Test results will reveal if medical treatment or hearing aids will help. Yearly testing is recom mended, especially for those with hearing dif ficulty. Current hearing aid users and those who have been told previously nothing could be done for them should be tested to determine if new technol ogy would benefit them. Call today to make your appointment. 478-743-1452 * t « :JM l $