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stargazingellie · 3 months

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lazarus is risen

chapter seven: perseus & andromeda – part one

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hello beautiful people <3 here is chapter seven !!

synopsis: After deciding to let Abby live, Ellie has returned to Jackson. But given everything she's lost, it no longer feels like home. She's sad, she's confused, and above all else, she is so, so very lonely. So when a group of strangers shows up and offers her a second chance, she might just take them up on that. Ellie must decide between staying in Jackson – and living with the ghosts of her past – or leaving in search of new meaning. Whatever she decides, her choice will have far-reaching consequences – not just for herself, or for Jackson, but for all of humanity.

Or,

Ellie saves the world, maybe?

(ellie williams x reader, post-tlou2, useless lesbians, slow burn, cross country road trip, lots of references to greek mythology, etc.)

Andromeda: Princess of Greek myth, famous for her legendary beauty. Chained to a rock as sacrifice to the sea monster Cetus.

[Lucy]

Besides the occasional infected, the trip had been relatively quiet. But, as with all things in life, everything is quiet – until it isn’t.

As she watched the raindrops pelt the windshield, Lucy recalled lectures from the meteorology unit in science class. Her teacher’s voice rang in her head: The climate and geography of the midwest make it prone to thunderstorms, intense precipitation, and tornadoes.

Indeed, it did. Thick, heavy drops of water littered the front window faster than the windshield wipers could get rid of them. Bright, forked bolts of lightning split the clouds and illuminated the otherwise darkened sky. Claps of thunder shook the inside of the truck so loud that Lucy could feel them reverberate in her teeth.

The truck crept its way down the highway, unable to go much faster than a crawl given the thick wall of water limiting visibility. To their left, periodic bolts of lightning backlit the skyline of a nearby city. Through the haze, Lucy could just barely make out the old green signs of the highway. Lincoln, ¼ Mile, they said.

“We’ll pull off and find shelter once we get past the city,” Jacobs yelled over the storm as he drove.

“Why not one of these buildings?” Lucy asked, gesturing down the off-ramp.

“We don’t know what’s down there. Should only be a few minutes. It’ll be safer further away,” Jacobs replied.

As if on cue, a loud pop! echoed from below the truck. It wasn’t thunder.

“Shit – ” Jacobs muttered as he tried to regain control over the swerving vehicle, until it gradually came to a halt. He groaned, then sighed.

“There’s a spare in the back,” he announced as he and Alvaro prepared to get out. “Stay put, this shouldn’t take long.”

They disappeared from view as soon as their doors were shut. Inside, the heavy rain continued to beat rhythmically on the roof.

Lucy sighed and sunk lower in her seat. “Great timing, huh?” she said, looking over at Ellie. Ellie didn’t reply, instead wringing her hands as she nervously watched outside. It was obvious she was on edge.

Lucy took note and said, “Hey, it’s just a flat tire. They know what they’re doing. It’s gonna be fine.”

Keeping her gaze out the window, Ellie heaved a deep sigh and said, “I know, I know, I just… I have a bad feeling about this.”

“What do you mean?” Lucy asked.

“Well, the cities can be really dangerous. There are some really bad groups out there, and sometimes they’ll come up with these schemes…” she trailed off, clearly remembering something unpleasant. She shook her head. “But yeah, no, I’m sure you’re right.” She turned to Lucy and forced a small smile. Lucy returned the gesture.

Then, the doors flung open, gloved hands reached inside, and all three passengers were ripped out of the truck.

The first thing she felt was the rain – so heavy and so cold. She had to squint to keep the water from dripping into her eyes. Within a matter of seconds, her hair and clothes were completely soaked through, chilling her to the bone.

She lost her footing as she was pulled from the truck, leaving her scrambling on all fours. Strong hands clenched around her wrists from behind, and she desperately tried to gain purchase on the ground as they dragged her away from the vehicle. When her captor came to a stop, Lucy was forced to her knees as the sharp, cold blade of a knife pressed against her throat. The blade was pressed so tightly to her skin that any sudden movement was sure to draw blood.

Out of the corner of her eye, Lucy could see her father in the same position as a second captor held a knife to his throat. The gloved hand holding the knife was attached to a tall figure wearing a dark, hooded cloak that obscured the rest of their body.

Through the watery haze in front of her, she could just make out Alvaro and Jacobs wrestling with two more hooded figures near the back of the truck. Lucy frantically looked around for their fifth member, but Ellie had been pulled to the other side of the vehicle and was nowhere to be seen.

“Ellie!” Lucy yelled, desperate to be heard over the downpour. She thought she heard a voice yell from beyond the truck, but it was impossible to be sure over the storm.

“Shut up,” a gruff voice from behind her said as the blade pressed deeper into her neck.

Without further outburst, Lucy watched Alvaro and Jacobs as they tussled with their opponents. The strangers were quick and nimble, deftly avoiding the officers’ advances. But the officers were built like oxen, so when they finally landed a punch the hooded figures crumpled to the ground in a heap of fabric.

With their opponents knocked out, the officers stopped to gauge their surroundings. Over here! Help! Lucy wanted to scream, but the knife at her throat kept her quiet. She had no way of knowing what had happened to Ellie, but she thought at least one of the officers would come to her and her father’s aid. She was instantly relieved when they looked in her direction. Yes, yes, we’re over here! She could have sworn she even locked eyes with one of them.

Needless to say, her stomach dropped when both officers disappeared behind the other side of the truck. She kneeled tensely as the cold rain poured down her back, listening for any sign of life.

Next to her, the figure holding her father shifted their weight. “Hey, what’s going on over there?” they yelled. No response.

“Hey, man,” they said to the person holding Lucy. “We should get out of here while we still can.”

“We can’t just leave them out here!” Lucy’s captor replied.

“C’mon, they could be dead already for all we know! You saw what those guys did to the others.”

Her captor considered for a moment. “Fine, let’s go,” they said, as they removed the knife from Lucy’s neck. “Blessed be the light.”

Lucy didn’t have time to question the statement before the hilt of the knife collided with her temple and everything went black.

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Lucy was still in her wet clothes when she woke, and immediately she started shivering. Wrists shackled above her, she sat leaning against the cold, hard wall of what looked like an old conference room. She brought her knees to her chest in a futile attempt to hold onto whatever warmth she could.

The blow from the knife left a throbbing pain in her head and blurred her vision. She had to squint in the harsh fluorescent light. Blearily, she watched as someone wearing a dark hooded cloak entered from the hallway carrying a tray. The figure approached and knelt in front of her, offering a glass of water.

Lucy turned her head in refusal, too weak to say anything more than “Nnn…”

“Please, it will help with the pain,” a gentle girl’s voice emanated from under the hood. “I promise.”

Lucy tried to make out the details of the girl’s face. The lights were too harsh and the hood’s shadow too dark, but Lucy could tell the girl was quite young – maybe 14, if that. She looked sincere, and Lucy reluctantly sipped from the glass as the girl held it to her lips. Lucy accepted apple slices too, glad to have something in her stomach.

The girl looked behind her as if to check if anyone was there. In a hushed voice, she said, “When he comes in, don’t fight him. He’s nicer if he thinks you like him.” Three sharp knocks came from the door, signaling her time was up as she turned to go. “The sedative should help with the pain, too,” she whispered as she hurried away.

Lucy realized what the girl meant just as her eyelids grew heavy and she was pulled back into unconsciousness.

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As the drugs wore off, Lucy groggily opened her eyes to find a man seated in a chair in front of her. Unlike the others, this man wore a crisp, pristine suit and tie, face clearly visible. He was clean shaven, and his long, gray hair was carefully styled so as to leave no stray hair out of place. When he smiled at her, she noticed his teeth were a harsh, abnormal white.

“Hello, darling. Welcome back.” He flashed that awful smile at her again. She was still having trouble forming words, so he kept talking. “My men tell me they saved you on the highway out there. Nasty weather, huh? Lucky we were there to help.”

Lucy furrowed her brows, trying to make sense of what he was saying. She knew she was probably nursing a concussion, and forming coherent thoughts proved to be an arduous task. “That’s… that’s not… what happened…” she managed.

“Mmm… must have been a nasty tumble you took,” he said, cocking his head. “Head injuries are no joke, you know.”

“I didn’t… f-fall…” she stammered as she glared at him.

“Ah, my sweet. Perhaps your memory will come back in time.” He raised his eyebrows and made a gesture of surprise with his hands. “Oh! How silly of me, I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Keane. I run things here in the city. I’m looking forward to showing you around, once you’ve healed a bit.” He leaned forward and used his hand to caress her knee. Lucy tried to pull away, but there was only so far she could go with her back against the wall. “I think you’ll be very useful here.” He flashed another smile, and being almost face to face with it made her stomach turn. She spat in his face.

Immediately, his demeanor changed. The smile disappeared, his eyebrows lowered, and a cold, cruel look crept into his eyes. He calmly wiped the spit off of his face and leaned back.

“I see you’re not quite healed enough yet. Maybe next time I see you, you’ll remember how lucky you are to be here. Blessed be the light, sister.” He stood up and walked out of the room without saying another word. As he left, a large hooded figure entered, gloved hands wielding a thick baton. Lucy cowered against the wall as the figure swiftly crossed the room, coming directly for her. With one deft strike to the head, everything went black.

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“Lucy? Lucy, hey, are you there?” a voice called, sounding far away. Hands gripped her shoulders and shook her back into semi-consciousness. In her half-aware state, Lucy saw the dark hood on the figure in front of her and struggled weakly to get away.

“N-no… get off of m-me…” she mumbled as she curled herself as far away from the figure as she could in her delirious state.

“Hey, hey, look at me.” The voice was soft. The figure removed their hood and gripped her face. Strong, calloused hands gently turned her face so Lucy was forced to look at the person in front of her. As Lucy’s vision focused, she found herself looking into a familiar pair of green eyes.

“Hey, it’s me. It’s okay. You’re okay.” Ellie talked as she unlocked the shackles above Lucy’s head. “I’m gonna get you out of here. Can you walk?” Lucy nodded weakly, but as Ellie helped her stand up, she almost collapsed.

“Woah, woah, okay. That’s okay. Just hold on, alright?” Ellie wrapped one arm around Lucy’s back and the other under her knees as she picked her up. With whatever strength she could muster, Lucy wrapped her arms tightly around Ellie’s neck. She tucked her face into Ellie’s chest to block out the harsh light that made her head throb.

Lucy was conscious enough to keep herself upright, but otherwise everything passed in a blur. She registered doors opening, strange voices, the sensation of being set down and picked back up again. Occasionally, Ellie would mumble something like, “Hey, stay with me, okay?” or, “Almost out, just a little further.”

Eventually, everything faded to quiet. Lucy felt herself being laid on the ground, head propped up on something soft and solid. She managed to open her eyes, and was met not with the harsh fluorescence of before, but with soft morning light peeking through a leafy canopy. Above her, she watched as Ellie smiled softly down at her. Lucy’s head was in Ellie’s lap, and Ellie gently brushed stringy pieces of hair out of her face.

“Hey, you’re okay. I’ve got you,” Ellie said. “We’re safe, for now. You can rest if you need to.”

Grateful for the invitation, Lucy didn’t fight it this time as she slipped back into unconsciousness.

#ellie williams #ellie williams x reader #lazarus is risen // ellie williams #the last of us #the last of us part 2 #tlou #tlou2

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sexhaver · 1 year

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one of the funniest parts about learning to drive in Houston and then moving to Boston is having to manually adjust my barometer for when it's worth it to jockey for position between red lights

in Houston, the surface roads are mostly straight and 7 lanes wide and have a stop light every block or two. you and everyone else in your wave of traffic are at the mercy of the stoplight cycles in the same way the ocean is at the mercy of the tide. muscling your way to the front of the pack is unnecessary and rude - the sign of an egotistical child thinking that shaving five seconds off their commute is worth almost forcing you out of your lane and PIT maneuvering themselves. if you get honked at, it's because you bruised someone's ego. when someone tells you a story about how they were going a "normal speed on the highway" and how everyone passing them is going "so much faster", you can both laugh because they're referring to Corollas with paper dealership plates weaving in and out of traffic at 130mph.

in Boston, the surface roads are as straight as Sir Elton John, 1.5 lanes wide, and have stoplights at intervals ranging from two miles apart down to approximately four cubits with no pattern whatsoever. you and everyone else in your wave of traffic are less at the mercy of these light cycles and more at the mercy of the 85-year-old Crypt Keeper who got her license during the Clinton administration and is driving her Lincoln Towncar along the lane divider at a blistering 7mph pace as the drivers of the mile of cars backing up behind her all simultaneously attempt to kill her with their minds. muscling your way to the front of the pack isn't just acceptable, it's necessary, and not doing it fast enough is actually rude to the people behind you. if you get honked at, it is more likely than not that you have done something objectively wrong and some soul-searching is in order. when someone tells you a story about how they were going a "normal speed on the highway" and how everyone passing them is going "so much faster", you nervously laugh and mentally mark them down as a bad driver who cannot be trusted, because they are referring to driving 60mph in the passing lane during rush hour and in any sane society would have been put to death years ago.

tl;dr "haha was it really worth all that jockeying just to get to the next red light faster?" unironically yes depending on context, Person Who Has Never Sat At The Same Light For Three Cycles While MeeMaw Tries To Find Her Gas Pedal

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beardedmrbean · 9 months

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New Jersey sued the U.S. Department of Transportation for its role approving New York’s planned congestion toll, arguing the federal government should conduct a fuller environmental-impact study of what would be the nation’s first congestion pricing system.

Gov. Phil Murphy announced the lawsuit, filed in federal court in Newark, Friday morning. The suit, which also lists the Federal Highway Administration and two officials at that division of DOT as defendants, could upend plans by New York officials to raise money for the subway system by charging congestion tolls on people who drive into the busiest parts of Manhattan.

“We believe the feds short-circuited the normal review process,” the Democratic governor said in an interview on Good Day New York.

The Federal Highway Administration, or FHWA, doesn’t comment on pending litigation, a spokeswoman said. New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which will oversee congestion pricing, didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment. MTA officials have previously said they conducted an extensive environmental analysis.

The FHWA signed off on the MTA’s review in late June, and the MTA has begun setting up camera systems needed to charge the tolls. The authority hopes to start charging congestion tolls by the spring of 2024 on vehicles that enter Manhattan south of 60th Street.

Murphy argued that the new tolls will unfairly target New Jersey drivers, who already pay a $17 toll to use the Lincoln or Holland tunnels into Manhattan. Around 111,000 people drove into Manhattan’s business district from New Jersey on an average fall weekday in 2019, according to the New York Metropolitan Transportation Council, a planning group.

The MTA this week convened a board that will set toll rates and consider exemptions—including a possible credit for drivers who must already pay tolls to use tunnels.

The congestion charge could be as high as $23 during rush hour, according to the MTA’s environmental review. Drivers just using highways along the Hudson and East rivers can avoid the fee, and low-income residents of the congestion zone would receive an offsetting tax rebate.

The toll must raise enough money to cover operating costs as well as bonds to finance $15 billion of mass-transit improvements for the MTA. New York approved the congestion pricing in 2019 as part of a larger budget bill in Albany.

In addition to raising funds, leaders of the MTA estimated that the new tolls would reduce traffic by up to 20%, thereby improving air quality and reducing trip times. Similar systems are in place in London, Stockholm and Singapore.

#nunyas news

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rolandopujol · 1 year

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My latest Retrologist newsletter is out — find it at the link in my bio and sign up — and it’s full of vintage goodness! Among the stories I have for you: the owner of the reopened Arthur Treacher’s Fish and Chips Restaurant in Garfield Heights, Ohio, is looking to expand the chain; NYC’s Subway Inn opens again in what is now its third home in 86 years; and a beloved “spiedies” restaurant in New York’s Southern Tier closes. (And yes, I explain what a spiedie is.) Plus, I have an update from Wildwood, sad news from the Lincoln Highway, a cool Lego model inspired by a Montreal landmark, a “Gold Medal” ghost and its real-life inspiration and many more headlines I hope you’ll enjoy if you follow me here. Please subscribe and never miss a beat! #retrologist (at United States of America) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpeOTM9MESo/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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aryburn-trains · 1 year

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The Niagara was the epitome of powerful dual-purpose NYC steam, and could stand its ground on the ledger sheet with the invading internal combustion power. Nonetheless, 6014 was scrapped a year or so after this scene, relegated to the Cleveland-Indy mail/express train #473 in this view, fouling the PRR main and protected by the flagman on the left in the roadway. Note the highway sign for US 30 seen above his shanty, now known as the "Lincoln Highway", a local road, as "bypass" US 30 has been moved outside city limits since. The Niagara had both traditional steam whistle and air horn. Crestline, OH May 29, 1954

#473 #mail train #nyc #new york central #1954 #cleveland #indianapolis #trains #passenger train #history #crestline #ohio

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williammarksommer · 2 months

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Along the Old Highway

The Continental Divide series

Hasselblad 500c/m

Kodak Tmax 400iso

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rabbitcruiser · 2 years

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Highway 50 (No. 1)

U.S. Route 50 (US 50) is a transcontinental highway in the United States, stretching from West Sacramento, California, in the west to Ocean City, Maryland, on the east coast. The Nevada portion crosses the center of the state and was named "The Loneliest Road in America" by Life magazine in July 1986. The name was intended as a pejorative, but Nevada officials seized it as a marketing slogan. The name originates from large desolate areas traversed by the route, with few or no signs of civilization. The highway crosses several large desert valleys separated by numerous mountain ranges towering over the valley floors, in what is known as the Basin and Range province of the Great Basin.

US 50 has a diverse route through the state, traversing the resort communities of Lake Tahoe, the state capital in Carson City, historical sites such as Fort Churchill State Historic Park, petroglyphs, alpine forests, desert valleys, ghost towns, and Great Basin National Park.

The route was constructed over a historic corridor, initially used for the Pony Express and Central Overland Route and later for the Lincoln Highway. Before the formation of the U.S. Highway System, most of US 50 in Nevada was designated State Route 2. The routing east of Ely has changed significantly from the original plans. The route change resulted from a rivalry between Nevada and Utah over which transcontinental route was better to serve California-bound traffic, the Lincoln Highway or the Victory Highway.

Source: Wikipedia

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roncopeland · 2 years

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2021 Lincoln Highway Window display at the Visit Canton office in Canton, Ohio

#Canton #Ohio #lincoln highway #Signs #Signage #screenprint #commissions #lamps #vintage camera

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aestheticvoyage2023 · 1 year

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Day 22: Sunday January 22, 2023 - “Oregon Coast”

I felt like a ghost. Haunting my younger self, re-running these roads from Ecola State Park on down to Newport, through Tillamook and Corvallis and back up to PDX. Out here where I spent a Christmas Eve before I knew even what I was doing, with a picnic basket and an idea and a bundle of firewood on the sands outside Netarts with ghosts of Christmas Past and Present dancing with me in the blowing sand - very green, then, and really up to something but not ever really sure, but now with a grey beard and experience to know that the road does always provide, and now, as I drove out hoping to catch a sunset that would move me in some important way, out over that powerful ocean where the clouds always break for me, remembering that familiar feeling of hoping that was true again, and then there it was finally - the Pacific, the ocean that I dreamed into on so many lonely nights and empowered days, thinking about that old Primo Levi quote about feeling strong... this is a powerful place, a place that I’ll always be drawn to. I wound down the road, recognizing things and remembering things from a place I hadn’t seen in almost 13 years, and other places like Newport that I came back to over and over, as a waypoint on my Aesthetic Voyage. I wondered, as I drove by, if Luke would remember guiding me to that Shell Station, the one coming up right before the road takes a 90 degree right, back before I had a smart phone of my own. “Hey are you by a computer?” Feels like a different life ago, and it was, but the timeless place is unmoved, unchanged. The sea is still there, with its constant flow; harsh blows, what a gift. So familiar and Close to the heart, Running running, born to run, like Christmas Night in Lincoln City, before the photo blog even existed, and how The Boss sings me through every time - “you signing that to me? - One Night Only!” A runaway American Dream and Wild Oats. Id like to think the place still knows me well too; that I havent been gone too long, the different chapters, the different lovers, the different times I came here looking for something - that restless cowboy up and down the 101- the path of paradise for me forever and always. An Important Place that always knew the winding path I was on, and how I’d get there, and now I come back “home” like Christopher Robin to remember with delicate nostalgia and pride for how it was, and even what wasn’t - Like that sad lovers resort at Depoe Bay, the first time I really remember my heart being broke - how I screamed out at the Gratiot Airport into the night over that place right there, as I rolled by it again, dark as it should be; Stories untold, never written, right there - important more for maybe what didn’t happen here 17 years ago so it could be just mine, how here at this state park I pull into, I sat and burned divorce papers in the campfire, that was a sad night, and it was only mine, endings here too; and how just miles down the road there is a girl with a tattoo marking a path I chose not to go down as I verbed my way back East instead, and how the gift of that story came out of this mist. The mist, thats always sent me home with many gifts, and made me work for most of them, which this wildman always appreciated. So many things to tell out along these mile markers, of Chili Bombs, and running for mayor, and beer boiled clams, and sleeping on the sand, and me haunting them all in my rental, enjoying the green views of a pacific northwest forest highway, as if I was driving with my own self there in the backseat, in the rearview mirror the only difference between us is the miles “The difference between love and happiness is you.” And maybe there is a wink from the universe and a nudge that I am figuring it out, as I cycle back through the places and the stories and the people of that time and space - that the adventure needs to come back, and the fire, and the blurry eyed idealism that the world worked, now with age and wisdom to truly enjoy how the story unfolds, where I used words like soulful, and supplication, and I didnt feel so much pressure and I laughed, and didn’t worry so much about the hurts, though itd be easy to. “Welcome back old friend.” I see you, I recognize you. This is an important place. A place that knows me. And the treasure I left here, and the treasure I took away. A place that is mine, again.

Song: Bruce Springsteen - Born To Run

Quote: '...Ah, life is a gate, a way, a path to Paradise anyway, why not live for fun and joy and love or some sort of girl by a fireside, why not go to your desire and LAUGH...' ~Jack Kerouac

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little-engineer-who-cant · 2 years

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That sign is in Delaware! On the highway sign behind it, you can see that it’s advertising an exit to Milford and Lincoln via Rt. 30, which is located approximately here: 38.893727, -75.391819. I’d be fascinated to know if other states have similar silly blinking signs tho! It’s super wild to have a joke from my state blow up like this!

I saw your tags about the "camp in the parks not the left lane" and those were all over Ohio for so long!

#and seeing the Hell is real sign on my dash is always an odd experience

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whalewatchingoregoncoast971 · 1 month

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10 Issues You Need To Know Before Going Whale Watching Oregon Coast

Minke whales, Blue whales, Sperm whales, Pacific white-sided dolphins, Bottlenose dolphins, Dall’s porpoise, and Harbor porpoise can all be found alongside the Oregon coast. Unfortunately, the enormous blue whales had been once heavily hunted, and their populations have been severely depleted. Today, they're a protected species, but they still face threats from local weather change, ocean air pollution, and ship strikes. People come from everywhere in the world to learn in regards to the Gray whales that journey along the Oregon coast annually. Whales are seen from Oregon's shores all yr lengthy though some months are higher than others check this site out.

Both charter boats and air services are available (and listed below). And, of course, calmer days are best, whether or not by land, sea, or air. The finest time of 12 months to see whales from this location is mid-December by way of mid-January as they're migrating South toward warmer waters. Alternatively, in late March by way of June, you presumably can see grey whales as they migrate north toward Alaska. In addition, it’s common to see as a lot as 15 whales a day right here throughout summer and fall as properly, as resident whales feed close to shore. The prime vacation spot for whale watching oregon coast is Depoe Bay, successfully whale watching oregon coast capital.

Daily whale watching oregon coast excursions range from 1-2 hours, with frequent sightings of gray and humpback whales, in addition to orcas. There are many various whale-watching tours available in Oregon, so it's essential to do your research before booking one. In truth, there's an estimated 200 resident gray whales that decision this area home all year round.

These are the approximately 200 whales that stay in Oregon's coastal waters in the course of the summer migration. The central coast specifically is a hot-spot for whales from June to mid-November. Boiler Bay State Scenic Viewpoint presents sweeping panoramic views simply off Highway 101. Ocean-going birds like albatrosses, oystercatchers and loons may be seen year-round too.

Don’t go in for a closer look, even should you see other people doing it. DePoe was initially allotted the land in 1894 and the city was purchased from the family within the Twenties. Eventually, actual estate investors purchased the land with plans to develop it right into a vacationer city. Depoe Bay is situated on the central Oregon Coast in Lincoln County, about 2.5 hours driving from Portland (102 miles). Take highway 18 west via Willamette Valley wine country to the highway 101 south junction at Otis.

The north cove path offers access for fishing and beachcombing. Here you can also see Shell Island rising just off shore the place protected seals and sea lions congregate in noisy colonies. Nestled between the rugged sea shore and plush temperate rainforest (green is everywhere), this state park offers guests one of the best of both worlds. Explore the overgrown trails of Siuslaw National Forest and think about signing up for a ranger-led tour of the paths to be taught extra about this numerous ecosystem. Cape Lookout is the perfect place to…well, “look out” for whales as they ramble along the coastline. From a vantage point on a sand spit slicing into the ocean, Cape Lookout State Park is a popular place to go to for recreation opportunities of all sorts.

During the week, volunteers are stationed at as a lot as 20 of the most effective spots to see whales on the Oregon coast. From late March to early June somewhere around 20,000 Pacific grey whales pass by way of Oregon’s coastal waters heading northward. There are so many wonderful places to spend some time scanning the horizon for the characteristic spouts of the whales as they cross the shore. We’ll take you through the most effective spots to go whale watching oregon coast. I’m a lifelong local who spent most of my childhood summers exploring the breathtaking coast. I’ve misplaced rely of the variety of instances my mom would take us to the Oregon coast for whale watching oregon coast.

Home to the historic Yaquina Head Lighthouse, the Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area presents distinctive opportunities to spot whales from its rugged cliffs and coastal trails. This protected space can additionally be residence to a wide range of seabirds, seals, and sea lions, offering a diverse wildlife experience. In the winter we watch 1000's of gray whales from mid-December through mid-January as they journey south to the good and cozy lagoons of Baja Mexico. Near Garibaldi, some of the greatest places to see whales embrace the North Jetty close to Barview, Bayocean Spit, Cape Meares State Scenic Viewpoint, and Cape Lookout State Park.

We also recommend visiting the small Whale, Sea Life, and Shark museum proper on the highway for more information about marine mammals, birds, and more. The helpful volunteers share data about the whales, offering schooling sources, help spot them, and reply any questions folks might have. We did one a few years ago, and our youngsters beloved the experience on the boat. They had far more persistence than they would have had standing on the shore.

These elusive whales are known for his or her quick, sleek actions and may occasionally be seen in Oregon's coastal waters. Although not as frequent as grey or blue whales, orcas are often seen along Oregon's shorelines. These very smart and social marine mammals are recognized for his or her striking black-and-white appearance and their highly effective searching abilities. However, gray whales are extra frequent than the opposite two varieties. Some of the whales you might see embrace gray whales, humpback whales, and orcas.

The middle has knowledgeable staff and volunteers to fill you in on fun details and supply binoculars to use during your go to. You might select a new whale-related activity every day and not run out for weeks! The whale watching oregon coast Center, talked about above, is a great place to start your journey and study concerning the whales and tips on how to spot them in the water.

The best time to see whales on the Oregon Coast is decided by the type of whale however migration associated sightings peak from December to January and from March to June. Gray whales (also spelled Grey Whales) are the most frequently seen species alongside the Oregon Coast, particularly during their annual migration. These majestic giants can grow up to 50 feet in size and weigh up to 40 tons. With their characteristic mottled grey appearance and heart-shaped blows, the gray whale is a sight to behold. There are four issues to be looking out for when whale watching oregon coast, based on Oregon Parks Department. Gray whales are essentially the most commonly sighted whales on the Oregon coast.

It is an extended boat with a heated cabin, seats for everybody, and complimentary coffee and tea. Visitors can typically see whales from the cliffs or boats, and there are several whale-watching tour operators in the space. It is positioned on the north finish of Newport and presents incredible views of the Pacific Ocean. In early summer season the Oregon Coast's resident grey whale watching oregon coast population starts to come back and may be seen all summer lengthy.

Look for the green “mobile-only price” tag beneath the lodge ranking within the app on your telephone. You can sometimes see the ship’s massive boiler nonetheless sitting the place it landed one hundred years ago and during extreme low tides, some have even ventured out to it. The web site, formerly known as Briggs Landing, was renamed Boiler Bay after the shipwreck. At Rocky Creek Falls/Ben Jones Bridge, there is a small pullout the place you'll find a way to look back on the bridge (designed by Conde B. McCullough) and benefit from the view. The highway then climbs up 500-foot Cape Foulweather, the first Oregon land formation seen by Captain James Cook in 1778. For more about Oregon native history on this space, see the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians.

On the northern coast of Oregon, there are multiple excessive factors that make good viewing places for migrating whales. Ecola State Park provides mountaineering trails with nice views over the ocean and of Terrible Tilly, the iconic lighthouse directly off the coast. If the whales aren’t spouting, nearby Indian Beach offers tide pools for a enjoyable afternoon with the household. We would be remiss if we failed to mention Depoe Bay as a prime whale watching oregon coast spot. Multiple companies provide whale watching oregon coast excursions from Depoe Bay when the climate and waves are optimum.

Boiler Bay additionally occurs to be an unbelievable place to spot sea birds like jaegers, oystercatchers, and loons, every with a funkier name than the last. Offering a large parking area and loads of flush toilets, this wayside is a convenient place to relaxation even when whale watching oregon coast coast is nothing more than an afterthought. Take an occasional break from whale watching oregon coast to admire the spruce-lined cliffs to the north as they gently sweep down into the ocean. Ready to see some whales but feeling cautious about heading out in your own?

Families with kids, then again, will benefit from the three-mile sand beach is well accessible as properly. The seaside acts as a great vantage point to scour the ocean floor for spouts. Learn about our resident grey whales and experience transiting the world’s smallest navigable harbor in considered one of their Zodiac RHIB boats. The boats are low to the water and solely take 2-6 passengers at a time for a extra intimate whale watching oregon coast expertise. One of the best things to see at this state park is the Umpqua River Lighthouse, which was inbuilt 1894 and is still in operation at present.

From north to south, these are the 26 whale watching oregon coast Spoken Here websites. With or and not using a volunteer to assist, these are the best places alongside the coast to spot whales. While the northern and central coast has more well-liked destinations for whale watching oregon coast, the southern coast also supplies ample alternative to catch a glimpse of these magnificent creatures. If you’re up for a hike, the best location to see whales at Cape Lookout is at the tip of the Cape Lookout Trail. It can be busy and gets muddy after it rains, so we advise bringing waterproof mountaineering footwear for the kids – and you.

Watch whales from 200 toes above the ocean on the historic Cape Meares Lighthouse, in-built 1889. Blue whales are the most important animals on Earth, reaching as a lot as one hundred ft in size and weighing as much as 200 tons. While they don't seem to be as common as gray whales, these light giants can generally be spotted off the Oregon Coast, particularly during the summer months. Head thirteen miles (20.9 km) south of Cannon Beach on Highway one hundred and one to seek out the turnoff for this coastal peak between mile markers 41 and 42 (just north of Manzanita). Besides being known as a great place to identify whales, Neahkahnie Mountain can additionally be known for its remarkable views and legends of long-buried Spanish treasures. Several tour corporations supply whale watching oregon coast journeys, and there are additionally several spots alongside the coast where you can view whales from land.

We have put our thoughts and ideas collectively, forming the premise that whale watching oregon coast must be a more private experience. Being honest and caring, making safety and luxury of our customers the priority. Clothing If you’re in any respect conversant in the Oregon coast–or Oregon in general–you probably realize it rains so much. Don’t get caught with soggy flippers whereas scoping the tides for whales. Bring alongside a rainjacket, comfortable sneakers (waterproof when you plan on going to the beach), and a heavy coat for those windy days.

The aquarium stated scientists imagine the grey whale they spotted is the same one sighted in Florida late last 12 months. The aquarium’s aerial survey team circled the whale’s area for about forty five minutes and took photos, and it later confirmed it was indeed a uncommon grey whale. A gray whale watching oregon coast extinct from the Atlantic for greater than 200 years was spotted off New England last week in an “incredibly rare occasion,” the New England Aquarium said. You could not see this all of the time; nevertheless, if you look intently, you will note some stunning waves and, if you're lucky, some spouting water which could be a whale. Gray whales are the most typical sort of whale seen within the space, and they can typically be spotted from the shore during their annual migration.

They must also let you know which facet of the boat you'll have the ability to spot the Whale. First, dress in layers and bring a jacket, as the temperature can vary significantly depending on the time of day and whether you're within the sun or shade. When getting ready for a whale-watching tour, you must maintain a few things in thoughts.

If you see a whale breaching the surface, you should use binoculars to get a closer look. If you are going whale watching oregon coast with a tour company, arrive early. Newport Tradewinds provides a selection of whale watching oregon coast packages, so there is certain to be an option excellent for you. Newport Tradewinds, Deep Sea Fishing, offers an exciting opportunity to go whale watching oregon coast. Whale watching is a well-liked exercise here, as whales can often migrate close to the shore. Without them, we might by no means be ready to see these superb creatures up shut and personal.

From Boiler Bay State Scenic Viewpoint whales could be seen all year spherical and also you get magnificent panoramic views. If you want to see humpback whales, go between September and January. These are the second commonest kind of whales to see off the Oregon Coast.

One of the coast’s most scenic state parks, Harris Beach State Park is a incredible basecamp for whale watching oregon coast. Home to Bird Island—Oregon’s largest island and a National Wildlife Sanctuary—as well as several imposing sea stacks, it presents abundant wildlife viewing alternatives. Gray whales are the celebrities of the show, but harbor seals, California sea lions and a plethora of sea birds never fail to entertain visitors both. Those two weeks constantly take place through the very peak of both grey whale migration seasons. If you want to go whale watching oregon coast, this is the time to do it.

For the informal household day journey to the coast (and even for seasoned explorers!) A sighting of a whale gliding via the rolling waves is sure to be a memorable expertise for all. Playful bottlenose dolphins generally frolicking in the waves in search of fish. These waters additionally tend to draw the occasional Humpback and Blue whale, although they are much extra rare and like to feed in deeper water. Depoe Bay is arguably the most effective location to identify whales in Oregon. While you proceed to have nice probabilities on the different locations on our record, Depoe Bay stands out as one of the popular places. A large perk is the whale watching oregon coast Center, where you can study extra concerning the whales and ask questions.

The climate in Depoe Bay, OR, is usually cool (50s-60s F) and damp with frequent rain throughout the year, aside from July and August. Temperatures rarely get too sizzling in summer with highs in the 60s-70s. The waves may be viewed from many points alongside the rocky shoreline around Depoe Bay, but please use caution, hold your distance and heed warning indicators and security barriers.

They are truly a sight to behold, and it's an honor to have the flexibility to expertise their natural magnificence. This knowledge motivated Don to create the whale watching oregon coast Spoken Here® program. Since 1978, it has grown to turn into some of the organized onshore whale watching oregon coast programs in the United States. Beverly Beach State Park day-use area AND campground might be closed to improve the ability and water traces until July 1, 2024.

During the busiest weeks, 1000's of gray whales migrate previous on their method to and from the waters of Alaska and Mexico. We additionally see humpback whales, orcas, dolphins, porpoise and even blue whales. You’ll principally be seeing Pacific gray whales, however other species have been spotted close to shore.

Low tide is the time for beachcombing, clamming, tide pools and cave exploration. Tidal Raves Seafood Grill offers outstanding views of the ocean, contemporary seafood, steaks, pasta and fish dishes. 🚐 There are several privately owned RV parks and campgrounds along the Oregon Coast off Highway one hundred and one. The finest method to spot a whale is to scan the horizon (no binoculars needed) to see when you can catch the distinctive spot of water whales spew from their blowholes. The Devil’s Churn is a cool rock close to shore that the waves flood into, making a “churning” impact you can see from a pullout alongside the freeway. The dramatic capes of Oregon’s shoreline present the right overlooks to perch on as you pick out whale spouts among the many waves.

On this route you’ll be capable of see Cape Meares, Cape Kiwanda, and Cape Lookout, each simply as awe-inspiring as the opposite. Stroll along the sand accumulating shells and different trinkets, fly kites, or chill out with a great book whereas the children construct sand castles close to the sparkling waves. This State Scenic Viewpoint north of Depoe Bay is the perfect spot to tug over along your drive down Highway one hundred and one. Gray whales could be seen right here often, flashing their fabulous flukes as they dive to scoop up food. She has been adventuring outdoors along with her household since her oldest child was born 13 years in the past, and has loved traveling each near and far since she caught the travel bug as a teen. She moved to the Pacific Northwest together with her family in 2012 where they first lived in Washington for five years before settling in Oregon in 2017.

The monument space is value strolling into and presents shelter from the rain if you don't want to sit in your car and watch the waves. Here yow will discover a simple park with a fantastic parking space the place you probably can sit proper in your automotive and watch the ocean for as long as you want to. There is something particular about dining while watching the ocean waves. In these restaurants, you possibly can look out the windows and find some fairly impressive waves, birds, and, if you are fortunate, whales. The space contains a selection of habitats, corresponding to tide pools, sandy seashores, rocky shores, and grassy meadows. Watch for whales from cozy oceanfront eating places and resorts or at many roadside turnouts.

From the Center, you have the potential to spot a selection of whales, together with orcas, humpback whales, grey whales, and infrequently even blue whales. Gray whales are the most common ones you’ll view throughout your time in Lincoln City. There are also lots of whale-watching excursions that you can easily book as properly that can take you out on the water to help spot whales. Whale watching in Depoe Bay, Oregon, provides impressive views that may deliver you again for more. With a massive sea wall working by way of city, you’ll feel like you’re on the water on a daily basis. These magnificent animals often migrate 5 to fifteen miles off the coast and are best seen on boat trips.

It’s a popular spot to look at the waves as they swish and swirl into the bowl, especially during king tides and winter storms. There are additionally tide pools along the north facet of Devil’s Punchbowl, in addition to Otter Crest Beach and Otter Rock Beach. Oftentimes this display is adopted by a glimpse of their tail (also called “flukes”) as the whales dive again down. Once you see a spout or a fluke, seize a pair of any ol’ binoculars if you have them and attempt to zero in on the area. It’s probably you’ll be ready to observe the whales spout and dive a couple of extra times as they swim around the shoreline. Whale watching additionally takes zero special knowledge or gear, which is an comprehensible barrier to entry for a lot of different nature experiences.

These binoculars are great as a outcome of they are lightweight, include a tripod, and work together with your cellular phone so you possibly can take footage with them. If you can’t make it to the Oregon coast this yr you'll have the ability to watch recorded reside streams from previous whale watching oregon coast Weeks on Oregon State Parks’ YouTube channel. A deep dive, also referred to as sounding or fluking, occurs when a whale watching oregon coast lifts its tail flukes out of the water.

Enjoy entry to dunes, waterfalls, mountaineering and different recreational activities. She helps over 20,000 vacationers and locals plan their out of doors adventures and household travel every month by sharing things to do and outdoor adventures within the Northwest and beyond. The greatest method to discover a whale is to look for spouts, which can be up to 12 ft long, on the horizon (3.7 m). Once you’ve discovered one, use binoculars to give attention to an active area.

They have glossy our bodies with distinctive ridges on their backs, which gives them their nickname. Fin whales are found in all the world's oceans and are known for their long migrations, as they travel from polar feeding grounds to temperate breeding grounds. They are baleen whales, feeding on small fish, krill, and squid by filtering water via comb-like plates in their mouths. After Gray whales, Humpback whales are the second most typical whale watching oregon coast.

However, there are a couple of gadgets that are typically really helpful that you bring. Oregon Coast Weekend is an internet journey resource dedicated to exploring the towns, seashores, parks, campgrounds, trails and hidden corners of the Oregon Coast. For your safety, be conscious of the tide schedule before boating or heading out to beaches and all the time keep an eye on the water level. Use extreme warning in rocky areas close to the water, the place sneaker waves can (and do) strike. There are two low tides and two excessive tides every single day on Oregon’s coast.

December to early February is the time to find Gray Whales migrating south along the Oregon coastline. Beverly Beach State Park is an attractive oceanfront park situated in Newport, Oregon. Situated on a scenic stretch of shoreline, the park provides gorgeous views of the Pacific Ocean. Visitors can take pleasure in varied actions at the park, together with swimming, fishing, tenting, picnicking, and climbing.

And this brings us to by far the most typical of the Oregon whales—the gray whales. Growing up to 50 toes in length, this species of baleen whale is essentially the most “coastal” whale watching oregon coast. When they migrate alongside the Oregon Coast, they’re often no further than a couple of miles from the mainland.

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Our Local Tamassee-Salem SC Area News each Monday except holidays Contact: [email protected] Distributed to local businesses, town hall, library. Volume 7 Issue 6 Week of January 15, 2024 https://www.tumblr.com/settings/blog/oldsalempost-blog Lynne Martin Publishing

EDITOR: Church and friends can challenge us for new year changes. I knew a lady who lived by the word “Joy” for a whole year. She had pictures, plaques, and scriptures around her home that included the word “Joy.” A sweet message at church yesterday challenged me to pick a word to help me through life’s changes, challenges, and the insane ways of this world. “Trust” is the word. Proverbs 3:5 ( KJV) says, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.” LMartin

Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday is a federal holiday recognized the third Monday in January. Born January 15, 1929, the 2024 observance falls on what would have been his 95th birthday. King is remembered for his nonviolent activism for civil rights. His most famous speech was delivered at the Lincoln Memorial, August 28th,1963 in hopes to end racism: “I have a dream...that we hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal…”

TOWN of SALEM: * Visit the Downtown Market every Sat 8am-12pm. * Next Town Council Meeting Jan. 16th at 5pm. We will be swearing in Leigh Roach, new member on Town Council.

SALEM LIBRARY: January is National Blood Donor Month. Oconee County Public Libraries will be hosting blood drives at each of our locations in January, per the following schedule: Tuesday 1/16/24 10:00a-2:00p Walhalla Monday 1/22/24 10:00a-2:00p Seneca Monday 1/29/24 10:00a-2:00p Westminster Please give, if you are able. Sign up for an appointment. You may call the Blood Connection 864-751-1168.

JOCASSEE VALLEY BREWING COMPANY,(JVBC) & COFFEE SHOP* 13412 N Hwy 11 Open Wed–Sat 9am-9pm and Sunday 2pm-7pm. Events this week: Wed: BLUE GRASS JAM at 6:30pm. Thurs: Palmetto Trail Talks return at 6:30pm. Fri: Food: unconfirmed Music: Matt Phillips at 6:30pm Sat–Food: Lobster Dogs Music: Neil Conway at 6:30pm *Featuring Pisgah Coffee Roasters

Jottings from Miz Jeannie by Jeannie Barnwell Harvard and Plagiarism I am not one to brag, but did you know that I taught English at HARVARD for 18 years! (That's Harvard on the Highway-- or what we called Greenville Technical College, situated on HWY 291!) Here is the LEAST that a student needs to know about NOT COMMITTING PLAGIARISM. 1) If you use another person's exact words, you need to put quotes around the words. Then in parenthesis, list the name of your source referring your reader to your Works Cited page for complete information. 2) If you are paraphrasing the words of another person, then follow this example: Jesse Watters said that Claudia Gay's dismissal as Harvard's president was Not Racism; it WAS racism when Harvard hired her. Happy 2024!!!! Miz Jeannie

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SALEM SCHOOL NEWS, OCTOBER 23, 1963 - (The following items were in the "Salem School News" column in the October 23, 1963 Keowee Courier). . .The Salem Chapter of Future Farmers of America met and organized October 9 for the 1963-64 school term. Officers elected were: president, Lynn Smith; vice president, Leland Talley; secretary, Roddy Smith; treasurer, Jackie Rankin; sentinel, Walter Hines; reporter, Kenneth Porter, adviser, John J. Rankin. The Salem chapter consists of 34 members. . .Linda Barker of the fifth grade and Harry Strickland of the third grade were crowned queen and king of the Halloween Carnival Saturday night. . .Our first grade children are working toward 100 per cent participation in the polio immunization program to be held at Salem School on Sunday afternoon, October 27. Old people and young people, we ask you to come get your Sabin oral polio vaccine. There are 37 boys and girls in our grade and each of us has a normal body. We ask you to help us keep it that way--help stop polio. . .The sixth grade has completed the annual "Progressive Farmer" magazine subscription sale. Over $100 was collected, which is the most of any of the past three years. . .Leon Patterson of the sixth grade had the misfortune to get an arm broken on the playground, but he hasn't allowed this to keep him out of school a single day. Maybe all of us need some of Leon's perseverance. . .Barbara Burgess of the second grade broke her leg Tuesday while playing at recess. . .Accidents seem to plague us. One of our teachers has a broken arm. . .Report cards were given out Thursday, and one little boy in the second grade went home crying because he made a "C." His family finally managed to calm him down, and he said, "I guess I'll have to study harder."

EAGLES NEST ART CENTER 2024 UPCOMING EVENTS Tea Party in Winter? Sure! You are Invited to a Cinderella Tea Party at Eagles Nest Art Center January 18th, 12pm-2pm. Hosted by Freda Tobias and friends. Call 864-280-1258

January, 20th, 7pm Oconee Mountain Opry Join us for Roots music on tap with a dose of cornball comedy as Dave Donor brings a set of Cajun music, Singer Songwriter Laura Jones plays some original tunes, and Ageless Acoustic brings a mix of timeless hits from the sixties and beyond. Enjoy old fashioned comedy skits between the rotating sets. This is our own hometown variety show of local and regional artists like no other. Doors open at 6 show at 7pm. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased online at eaglesnestartcenter.org or at the door the day of the show. Feb 3rd, 1pm-4pm Women Encouraging Women. 2nd annual Afternoon Retreat for women to refresh and encourage your faith. Feb. 10, 7pm Trial by Fire, A Journey Tribute, $20 advance tickets $25 day of show March 2nd, 2pm-5pm Second Annual Alumni Gathering 2pm-5pm March 16th, 7pm Oconee Mountain Opry $10

ENAC will host the House of Raeford Farms Chicken Sale: You must preorder online in order to pick up your fresh chicken on Saturday, March 2nd between 9am and 12pm. Type in House of Raeford Farms, Greenville, SC and scroll down to the preorder section.

*Visit our website at Eaglesnestartcenter.org for more 2024 events and ticket information.

The Eagles Nest Treasure Store be open every Saturday morning 9am-12pm. We are accepting donations during that time or call 864-557-2462. Information on sponsorships, events, volunteering, donations, or rentals call 864-280-1258.

CHURCH NEWS Bethel Presbyterian Church (PCUSA), 580 Bethel Church Rd Walhalla, 29691, worships at 10:30 a.m. . Like us on Facebook: Bethelpresbyterianchurchwalhalla Love to sing? Love to be in charge? Come lead! All worshipers are welcome. Boones Creek Baptist Church, 264 Boones Creek Road, Salem invites you to join us for regular worship service on Sunday morning with Sunday School at 10am and followed by worship at 11am. Salem Methodist Church: 520 Church Street, Salem. 9am for breakfast, 9:30am for Sunday School, and 10:30am for Worship. You may tune in to our live service on Facebook or view it later on our website.

11th Annual BELLFEST 2024: FRIENDS OF LAKE JOCASSEE will host BellFest 2024 at Devils Fork State Park on Saturday, March 16 from 10am-3pm. Celebrate the rare Oconee Bell, Shortia galacifolia, local harbinger of spring. Learn about its history and view it blooming in the park. Interpretive Bell Trail walks* Oconee Bell story presentation* Music each hour* Exhibits* Local vendors* Food Trucks* Kid and Family activities* Silent Auction to benefit FOJ * Park entry fees apply $8 Adult, $5 SC Senior, $4 Children age 6–15, 5 and under free. Find us www.friendsof jocassee.org or email us at [email protected] Happy Birthday Freda! LRM

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