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November 23, 1978     Shelton Mason County Journal
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New VA pension program JourrLal 9fJot. 5 is scheduled to start Gasoline prices are up A n e w V e t e r a n s want it or prefer to remain Americans - approximately Motorists planning trips for the h)ng Thanksgiving holiday are Administration pension progranl under the current program. 40,000 of them in Washington takes effect on January 1, 1979, "If they choose tile new state - are receiving VA offering, substantial increases to prog,'am, payments will be pensions. neediest vclcrans and a choice of retroactive to January 1, 1979, Under the new pension remaining trader lhc oh.l progralll but the choice is irrevocable," program next year, the for those who :ire belier off Murphy said. maxinaum annual pension rate financially. VA pensions are based on for a single veteran will be VA Regional Office Director income and go to eligible $3,550, up from the current Richard F. Murphy in Seattle wartime veterans with other than $2,364, Murphy said. said that "while the new dishonorable discharges who are A veteran with one program basically provides the permaneutly and totally disabled dependent and no other income greatest hencfits ll those most from causes not traceable to now receives a maximum pension in need, all VA pensioners their service, of $2,544. That will increase to should take a careful look at "all VA considers veterans 65 $4,651 under the new program, facets of the plogram before years of age and older to be the regional director said. making lip their minds." disabled for pension purposes. Other annual pension rates In setting up the revised VA pensions are also paid to under the new program will be: going to be paying more at tile gasoline pump for their "Turkey Day" travels, according to the Automobile Club of Washington's latest fuel gauge report. Tile poll of service stations showed the average price of regular increased from 71.9 cents per gallon to 72.9 cents per gallon at full service pumps. The average price for premium went from 77 cents to 77.5 cents per gallon, while unleaded rose from 74.9 cents per gallon to 75.9 cents per gallon when purchased at a full-service pump. Improvements are made Some public recreation and parking areas have been paved as part of an improvement program at Wynoochee Dana. The work at the Corps of Engineers-operated project on tile Wynoochee River north of Montesano was completed last month. Asphalt-concrete paving has been laid at four parking lots, including two that are new; hillside and beach trails; picnic bench pads: and the approach road to the Santa's workbench Santa's Workbench is coming to Shelton! Beginning on Tuesday at 3:30 p.m., children from first through sixth grades in Shelton's elementary schools can participate in this Christmas gift-making program to take place in the instruction rooms of the schools and in St. Edward's Church. Co-sponsored by Mason Youth Services and Mason County Parks and Recreation, tile program will be held on November 28, 29 and 30, on December 5, 6 and 7, and again on December 12, 13 and 14. On all days activities will begin at 3:30 p.m. and end at 5:30 p.m. Parents are encouraged to bring their children for three appreciated. A consecutive days so that gifts can slip will be be completed, wrapped and child F taken home. Children who information participate should bring an old 426-9764. shirt to wear over school clothes. Cindy McMahan, recreation i coordinator for MYS, will be " -!(ounV co-leading the program with Laura Kesey. Other assistants money will help the children with numerous craft projects suitable T h e M as01/ to age and interest. Due to the Commission lass I nature of secrecy surrounding the county has Christnms gifts, the details of the share of gifts to be made will not be Department printed here. $213.75 from Bud Transportation will not be provided. The cooperation of a brush lease and parents in bringing and picking Chanfler for up their children will be pension plarl, Congress provided certain needy survivors of * V e t e r an with no operations and maintenance building. The beach trail is now usable that veterans have until October wartime veterans, dependents, but in need "of by wheelchair-confined visitors. qt::z::z::::zx=te:=::z:::::tc:::::::::::::xte:=::::::::t,=:::::== 1, 1979, to choose whether they Currently, about 2.7 million regular aid and attendance - • • .., $5,860; O Q compares I UII  It * Veteran with one Gasoline deliveries incr se .]i :; ..... dependent who is in need of ' Gasoline deliveries in Washingt'on state during the month of regular aid and attendance -- September, 1978, showed an increase of 3.5 percent over those $6,781; during the same month in 1977. The number of gallons delivered by * Veteran permanently distributors during September was 174,284,110. The total housebound, without dependents Gifts Ceramics Macrame' Order Those Special Christmas Gifts Early. The perfect gifts made especially for those hard-to-please people on your list Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. All items handmade, handcrafted, handpainted. The Arcadia Road Bridge is open again. Lynn Wilson Phone 426-1 t 75 t •  Located 1 V2 miles qb. oul Arcadia Road Rt. 3, Box 76, Shelton RevereWare Save up to 23 % NO 7001 Stainless Steel/ Ca,'ben Steel Core No t401 Copper Clad/ Stainless Steel NO 70415 Slaintes$ Steel/ ClrbOtl Steel Core No 4415 Coppel Clad/ Stemless Steel 1-quart covered sauce pan with copper or stainless bottom identical in every other way. But one has a lustrous heat-spreading ) copper bottom, the other an easy- to-care-for stainless steel bottom with a heat-spreading carbon steel core. Regular S15.00 =114" 1 V=-quart covered double boiler with copper or stainless bottom A must for gourmet recipes, candies, icings, creams, sauces,  frosting, custard puddings- melting cheese and chocolate. Handy 2-quart sauce pan with 1Yz-quart inset. Regular $24.00 Shelton Hardware - $4,340; * Veteran permanently housebound, with one dependent - $5,441; * Surviving spouse without dependent children - $2,379; * Surviving spouse with one dependent child - $3,116; * Surviving spouse in need of regular aid and attendance, without dependent child - $3,806; * Surviving spouse in need of regular aid and attendance, with one dependent child - $4,543; * Surviving spouse permanently housebound, without dependent children - $2,908; * Surviving spouse permanently housebound with one dependent child - $3,645.' The new pension program also includes an $800 increase in the annual rate paid to elderly veterans of wartime periods for whom education and loan guaranty benefits has not been made available. The language of the bill limits this increase to veterans of World War I and earlier wartime periods. Additionally, Congress , approd an automatic increase for pensioners each time there is a cost-of-living increase in social security benefits. "What this means is that no VA pension recipient will have his pension reduced because of a social security cost-of-living increase, as has been the case in the past," Murphy said. Part of permit with the September, 1977, figure 'of 168,322,958 gallons and tile 1976 deliveries of 162,005,411 gallons. Grange has membership gain The Washington State Grange reported a membership gain to an all-time high of 70,136. The new membership total exceeded the announced goal of "70,000 members in the '70s," set by officers and members in 1970. The 70,136 members also pushed Washington even further out front as the number one Grange state in tile nation in membership. The membership in Washington in 1970 was 60,000. Infant mortality rate down Washington state's infant mortality rate showed the largest one-year decline in years according to state health officials. The rate was 12.2 deaths per 1,000 live births in 1977, which is 2.2 deaths lower than 1976. According to Dr. Robert Leahy, chief of the Office of Community Health Services, improvements in both prenatal and postnatal care, and advancements in medical technology are among the reasons for the decrease. Voting questions coming Did you vote on November 7? Were you .registered but did not vote? The Bureau of the Census will ask these and other questions about voting in the 1978 elections in a sample of households in this area this week. John E. Tharaldson, director of the bureau's regional office in Seattle, stressed that no questions will be asked about party affiliation or for whom a person voted. I Need last-minute table decor for Thanksgiving? We have a unique collection of kerosene oil lamps and stone These are hand-thrown originals by Illuminated Ceramics. quality felt tree skirts and Christmas stockings (personalized additional charge) .... holiday stationery including advent children love to receive these! Bring your Christmas list in soon and let us help your selection from our variety of imported and A giftware. Our everyday low prices will be a pleasant I We specialize in ,lried an,t silk arrangements. We also have a selection of holi,hy candles and candle rings...and unusual I from all over the worhi including cornucopias. Are you prepared for the next power I D D I The MAPLE'S "Where It  Christmas Everyday" Highway 101 Hoodsport 877-9470 Open [J next to fish hatchery _..: .... :: For your Christmas shopping convenience we will be open O Sundays & is approved  thru Christmas The State Department of Ecology has informed the Mason County Commission it isgiving  Special Neil's Pharm partial approval to a shoreline permit for John Clapson to remodel an existing vacation cabin on Hood Canal into a  Christmas Mon.-Fri. 'til 7:00 permanent home. The Department of Ecology stated the approval was with the exception of the 8. by 28.foot deck. Equally balanced Revolutions break out when oppostte parties, the deh and the poor, are equally balanced, and there is little or nothing between them; for,. if either party were manifestly superior, the other would not risk and attack. Aristotle 103 W. Railroad 426-8153 i i ii i i f---Chri00tma00)00lalglc For Holiday Velvets Are Here! Long Dress .................................. * 19 so Buttedly sleeve, ribbon trim sizes 7-14. Short Jumper .............................. *15" With hhmse, sizes 2t-4t. Infants' Dresses .......................... tl 3" Red velvet, la¢-trimrned sleeve. Lingerie Sets ............................ °20*° ,.t Nyhm l,:ignoir and matching nightie Large Selection of Robes for boys and girls sizes 4-14 THE SMART SET 129 Railroad Ave. 426-2825 " Ilht.lr,Hi.:t..imilar hi ;tl'tlltl Illl'r'Jltlllll  Hours Music Box i i i I iii I i I I I Page 20 - Shetton-Mason County Journal - Thursday, November 23, 1978 Starting December 10 Sunday 11 'til 4 Mon.-Fri., 'til 8:30 iii I Olsen Furniture Week Nights 'til 8:30 i Northwest Community Store No. 1 Sunday 11 'til 4 Mon.-Fri., 9:30 'til 8:00 i Miller's Sunday 11 'til 4 Mon.-Fri., 'til 8:30 i i J.C. Pe.ney Sunday 11 'til 4 Mon.-Fri., 'til 8:30 Western Auto Sunday 11 'til 4 Mon.-Fri., 8:30 'til 8:30 i illll ii Warr00,eartn, n:S.cJerwelry Sundays 1 I-4 Mon.-Fri., 'ill 7:30 i i i I Boswell Jewelry Mon.-Fri., 9:30 'til 8:30 Closed Sundays Ben Franklin 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday 12 noon-5 p. m. Sunday i i iii ii Lumbermen'S Sunday 10 'til 4:30 Evergreen DrUg To beannounced Hamlin's Starting December 10 Sunday 11 'ill 4 Mon.-Fri. 'til 8:30 Byrne Gifts on HIIIcrest :'; Friday Nights til 8:00 p.rfl," Sprouse Sunday 11 'til 4 Mon.-Fri., 9:30 'til