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The Journal / Upstate Today <![CDATA[Jessica Nelms | The Journal A worker in a bucket truck makes repairs to traffic lights on Highway 28 in Seneca Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2012.]]> image-id:1826 <![CDATA[Jessica Nelms | The Journal This scene is being repeated in many denominations of Christian churches around the world today as Ash Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012, marks the beginning of the 40-day liturgical period of prayer and fasting known as Lent leading up to the celebration of Easter. Here, Pat Meier receives ashes from Fr. Gregory West at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Seneca. Ash Wednesday derives its name from the practice of placing ashes on the foreheads of believers as an exterior sign of an interior humility and repentance to God.]]> image-id:1825 <![CDATA[2-22_go_first_steps_12_year_service.jpg]]> image-id:1824 <![CDATA[Jessica Nelms | The Journal Erlene and Chuck Wilson enjoy a brisk morning walk along the shores of Lake Keowee with their puppies, Holly and Sugarplum, at South Cove Park on Monday, Feb. 20, 2012.]]> image-id:1823 <![CDATA[Jessica Nelms | The Journal Macy Smith, 2, left, and Lilly Cook, 3, play together on the Shaver Rec Center playground in Seneca Monday, Feb. 20, 2012.]]> image-id:1822 <![CDATA[2-18_go_ravenel_es_quilt_celebration.jpg]]> image-id:1821 <![CDATA[Jessica Nelms | The Journal Sitting in the home that's been in her family for almost 40 years, Gloria Reeder Smith almost lost her inheritance in a delinquent tax sale.]]> image-id:1820 <![CDATA[Jessica Nelms | The Journal Gloria Reeder Smith stands in front of her Walhalla home Thursday, Feb. 17, 2012. A charitable organization helped her reclaim the property after it was sold in a delinquent tax sale last year.]]> image-id:1819 <![CDATA[Jessica Nelms | The Journal Blue Ridge Arts Council President Melody Davis prepares one of many baskets to be auctioned Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012, during BRAC's largest fundraiser. Doors open at 7 p.m. for the public to enjoy a wine tasting, silent auction and to view the 21st annual Juried Show, "Recession Proof."]]> image-id:1818 <![CDATA[Jessica Nelms | The Journal Chick-fil-A manager Chad Tidd shows off the fresh produce used while giving a behind the scenes tour at the Seneca restaurant during the grand reopening Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012.]]> image-id:1817