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By NATALIE JOHNSON State, Mason County's unemploy- enced in Mason County since March than in January 2010, when it hit a and the national average at 9.8 per-
ment rate increased 1.6 percent in 2010, when it was more than one high of 13 percent, cent.
According to a report releasedJanuary, jumping to 11.8 percent, percent higher, at 12.9 percent. Mason County's unemployment The Washington state unemploy-
this week by the Employment Se- That 11.8 percent represents the However, this January's unem- rate. is 2 percent higher than both ment rate also increased from 9.2
curity Department of Washington highest unemployment rate experi- ployment rate is significantly lower the state average, at 9.7 percent, percent in December 2010.
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A herd of elk grazes in Mason County last week.
Journal photo by Kelly Riordan
have already extended past
their useful life according to
state and federal standards,"
Oliver said.
Twelve to 15 years on
the road on a typical Mason
County route can equate to
anywhere from 350,000 to
500,000 miles, he said.
"That's one of the things
about extending the useful
life, the maintenance costs
tend to go up toward the end
of the life of that vehicle,"
Oliver said. "It's a trade off."
When shopping for new
coaches, MTA not only
leaned towards a brand
of busses it has learned to
trust, Gillig, Oliver said, but
also considered aesthetic
options, like the Upholstery
and design of the seats,
which he explained help to
hide and deter graffiti.
"There's a lot of things
that people don't think of in
terms of design," he said.
The three new buses
are all on routes in Mason
County.
"Mom doesn't want to live with
strangers. Can she get a private
apartment with nursing assistance
without paying an arm and a leg?"
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We have nurses and caregivers to assist
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ask for Kathy Burbidge- Public Relations
Schedule your
complimentary lunch
and tour today!
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From routine health screenings to treating
acute conditions or chronic illnesses, our
doctors work together and draw from a
vast spectrum of medical knowledge.
John V. Butler,