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THIS is an artist's drawing of the proposed performing arts center for Thurston- Mason counties for which fund raising activities are being started. rml The first major fund-raising for the benefit of the area's new center performing arts will be a and program at the in Greenwood Inn on St. Valentine's Day by the San Francisco Opera on tour. The San Francisco Opera's Western Opera Theatre mberland to start ivity for children least one day a week today the Timberland Library will set moments for young that day and every until May l, Umphres will conduct Story hour at 1 p.m. is designed for "year-old audiences. Mrs. Humphres formerly worked in the children's department of the Olympia Public Library and; was permanently assigned to the South Mason Library when it opened last November. There is no charge for children who attend these weekly story hours. rates in Shelton February 1 under by Pacific Northwest individual residence line from $7.65 to $7.80 two-party residence Will go from $5.65 to ind'ividual business line would increase from $18.55 to $18.80 per month. Other increases for in-state long distance calls, service connection and move and change charges, and some complex business services also are included. All increases are subject to local and federal taxes where applicable. Get the most for your btlsiness insurance money. Call or See Arnold and Smith Insurance 117 E. Cota 4263317 insurance plan cadvises veterans idea to periodica!ly of payoff plan lor the Veterans recently advised government life ften, widows of G! een rids who Small monthly s OVer 36-month Noll, director regional office, SOme Cases, veterans chose smaller payments for life more than 25 years ago, and never updated their policies, the VA director noted. Veterans who now wish to switch to lump sum payments should request Form 29-336 from VA and select option one. This would allow widows to select monthly payments should they deem it necessary. Veterans should mail completed forms to the VA insurance center where they pay premiums, Nail said. production of Jacques Offenbach's tragic romance, "The Tales of Hoffmann," will be presented in a new English version on Friday evening, February 14, under the sponsorship of Capital Music Club, Inc., of Olympia. The Theatre Founders' Dinner will begin at 7 p.m., followed by the performance at 8. There will also be a social hour before the dinner. All proceeds will be used for the development of the new 975-seat performing arts center for the Thurston-Mason County area. Designed by Street and Lundgren, AIA, of Aberdeen, the new theatre will be built, owned and operated by the Capital Area Association for the Performing Arts, a non-profit organization. Mason County residents working on the new theatre - and serving as members of the Advisory Council of the Capital Area Association for the Performing Arts - include Janna Baxter, Henry Sandstrom, Dr. Laurence Starr, Mrs. Harold Nordeng and Helen Palmer. Sheriff's reserve asks applicants Sheriff Dan McNair announced this week applications for reserve deputy sheriffs are being accepted at the Mason County Sheriff's Department. The reserve deputy program is a volunteer training program for interested citizens who reside in Mason County, are at least 21 years of age, have a high school diploma or recognized equivalent credits, and express an interest in law enforcement training. Applications may be obtained from the Sheriff's Office, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the courthouse, and must be turned in no later than February 15. Our new automatic mechanic ex_Bi.II Brown is a real professional. He has more than 25 years of a,]ehence with automobile mechanics and for 20 years he's specialized in hU .t.Omatlc transmissions We're oroud to have him join our staff. If you're "aVmg transmission problems, Bill can help. Call today for an appointment. On John's Prairie Road in State Representative Paul Conner, D-Sequim, has filed a bill for state financing of education in the House of Representatives. The 24th District legislator said House Bill 348 is designed to provide for the full financing of education in all school districts without reliance on special property tax levies. The bill is essentially the same as the one proposed in Initiative 48 which simply would have forced the legislature to consider HB 348. The initiative measure failed to attain the proper number of signatures of registered voters. However, Conner filed the bill without the initiative mandate. "Skyrocketing property taxes make it increasingly difficult for school districts to obtain necessary 60 percent election validations for special levies," Conner said. "So, it has become the 44th Legislature's duty to come up with some alternatives." Under the provisions of HB 348, school districts could still fund special programs at a rate of up to 10 percent of their operating budgets, Conner said. And he emphasized that the individual school districts could still maintain control over local programs. The bill is aimed at replacing maintenance and operation levies with state money while equalizing finances among the state's more than 300 school districts. The Department of Revenue has estimated that the bill will require more than $1.99 billion for the 1975-77 biennium, including more than $700 million to replace levy funds and another $300 million to equalize spending. The slightly scaled-down bill will allocate $1.82 billion, a figure reached by fiscal aides to State School Superintendent Frank Brouillet. Conner listed four possible ways to raise the revenue for full state funding: -A 3.2 percent boost in the sales tax, raising the rate to 7.7 percent in the state and 8.2 in King County. -A 2.6 percent boost in the Apprentice position examination planned The Seattle Area Office of the U.S. Civil Service Commission issued a new Apprentice examination February 3. The announcement will close for receipt of applications February 14. Vacant positions in various federal agencies in the State of Washington, excluding Clark County, will be filled from this examination. A written test is required with the approximate time in the examination room about four hours. Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of their performance in the written test and information furnished on their personal qualifications statement. For further information regarding the Apprentice Announcement, contact one of the Federal Job Information Centers in Seattle, Spokane, or Tacoma, or call toll-free 800-552-0714, if you live outside a metropolitan area. clns annl The Douglas Fir Christmas Tree Association annual dinner meeting will be held February 12 Church slates special speaker Reverend Eric Johnson, pastor, evangelist and missionary for 53 years, will conduct a series of special services at the Kamilche Valley Assembly of God Church February 9-19. He will speak at both the 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. services at the church Sundays and at 7 p.m. each evening February 11-13. The services are open to the public. grol meeting at the Alderbrook Inn on Hood Canal. Alderbrook is located three miles past Union toward Bremerton. The social hour will begin at 6:30 p.m. and a no-host dinner will be served at 7:30 p.m. Gqest speaker will be Ken Christy, Account Supervisor for Jay Rocky Public Relations Inc. Christy's topic will be "The Growing Interest of Better Informed Small Forestland Owners." For reservations contact John Burnett, 426-6678, or Jim Hunter, 426-1558, as soon as possible. The dinner meeting is for wives also. sales tax and a 50 percent increase in all categories of the business and occupation tax. -A 2.1 percent boost in the sales tax and a new 12 percent tax on corporate income. The latter tax was proposed in Initiative 284, which like Initiative 48 was signed and supported by many educators but failed to gain enough signatures for certification. - A new fiat-rate tax of slightly less 'than one percent on individual and corporate gross incomes. Unlike several unsuccessful proposals for a graduated income tax, this alternative would not require a constitutional amendment. Conner said his bill is backed by the Seattle Teachers Association and the Washington State Congress of Parents, Teachers and Students. Michael Wells Michael Wells is graduated Navy Airman Recruit Michael L. Wells, son of Mrs. Patricia Wells, Shelton, graduated from recruit training at the Naval Training Center, San Diego. He is scheduled to report to Aerographer's Mate School, Lakehurst, New Jersey. The training included instruction in seamanship, military regulations, fire fighting, close order drill, first aid and Navy history. Lake Limerick . ( Architectural group meeting is planned By MARTHA HEIMSATH The Architectural Committee will hold its regular meeting February 8 at 11 a.m. in the clubhouse. The Concerned Citizens will have their regutar meeting February 8 at 2 p.m. in the clubhouse. The clubhouse dining room will be open again February 7 and 8 and also Sunday for dinner. The Blarney Room will also open for cocktails the same days as the inn. Patty Wells of division one has had a most rewarding trip to California in January. Patty flew to San Diego January 15, visited with friends on Thursday and Friday and was a guest at the Naval Training Center in San Diego for the graduation of her oldest son, Michael Wells, from Navy Boot Camp. Michael was graduated from Shelton High in 1973 and attended Green River Junior College for two quarters, worked for Simpson and at Lake Limerick Inn before enlisting in the Navy in October 1974. Michael was graduated from boot camp in the honor company and, after a short visit with his mother, left for Memphis, Tennessee, to attend Aviation Electronics School. Another family we will be glad to welcome to the growing number of members moving to Lake Limerick permanently are the Elliott Hayes of division three. Their sons have been here for some time and will be joined by the rest of the family within the month. Getting away from the noise and confusion of the city and experiencing the beauty and solitude of country living is their first concern. Hayes will be commuting for awhile before retirement. Crushed Rock Gravel Top Soil Beauty Bark Eddie Kneeland We've got just th~ color ~r you. The new Fuicolor ill L2hromohc Collection hos 4t]' )(J colors of in- terior or extenor paint for you to choose flor n C, ome tc~k at them now 01 your ',tXsC~I Fu',ler-C) Bnen P,.~nt [-)eoler SHELTON very spe cia 1 kind o.l store. '" Shop 9:30-5:30 LAY-AWAY DEPT. STORE 3rd & Railroad BUY ON LA YAWA Y, OPTIONAL CHARGE ACCOUNT, MASTERCHA RGE, OR BA NKAMERICA RD WEL COME WOMEN'S VINYL SHIRT-JAC EXLUSIVE CALl FORNIA STYLING IN FOUR PASTEL SHADES Regularly $30 These famous name jackets come in three attractive styles. All are 100% vinyl and are completely lined. They have the popular snap front closure and cuffs. Exclusive pastel shades with contrasting trim: white/peach, white/sky blue, beige/brown and camel/beige. Available in sizes S-M-L-XL. I Thursday, February 6, i975 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Page 19