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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. Transit Continued from page A-1 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?" www.encorecommunities.com Yes, for less than the cost of the nursing home! At Alpine Way our apartments are single-occupancy and each includes a full bathroom and walk-in shower. We have nurses and caregivers to assist as needed in the privacy of her own studio apartment. Call for a free lunch and tour so you can find out if Alpine Way is right for your mom. For further information, call (360) 426-2600 and ask for Kathy Burbidge- Public Relations Schedule your complimentary lunch and tour today! RETIREMENT APARTMENTS, ASSISTED LIVING AND ALZHEIMER'S SPECIAL CARE 900 West Alpine Way • Shelton, WA 98584 Call Harvey or Dave for advertising information W. Cota i0-42b-4412 www.masoncountv.com ...... , ......... ..... .............. ;~ :.~:.~ .:i~i~'~7~i~2~i~::~::ii:. :~ ~:.~ ~ ~ ............. " 5865 Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills of South Dakota May 14-22, 2011 9 days/8 nights; from Shelton via deluxe motor coach, includes 14 meals & hotels. Mason Co. Senior Activities Center Call 426-7374 m *per person based on double occupancy, plus $15 for non- members 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,