This mystery photo may not have vast, startling clues, but believe it or not, the clues are staring you in your face. Tell us where this scene is located, by sending your ideas to ebrack2@gmail.com. Be sure to tell us the town where you live.
Spotting the mystery last week, Sara Rawlins wrote: “It’s the White Cliffs of Étretat of Normandy Beach, France. Because of its pebble beaches and its chalk-like cliffs, it makes the perfect spot for Impressionist Artists to gather inspiration to capture the beauty of the light from the water and the natural sculpted arches from erosion of the cliffs. Claude Monet is one of the Impressionist artists who has painted these cliffs in his artwork.” The photo came from Susan McBrayer who got it from Teralea Moore of Shelby, N.C.
Also sending in the right answers were Jay Altman, Columbia, S.C.; Stewart Ogilvie, Rehobeth, Ala.; Geoge Graf, Palmyra, Va.; and Allan Peel of San Antonio, Texas, who added: “Étretat in France, is approximately 15 miles north-northeast of La Havre. Featured in the center of the photo is La Falaise d’Amont (translation: the “up-river cliff”), one of three dramatic chalk cliffs in the area which attracts approximately 1.5 million tourists each year.
“The three cliffs near the town of Étretat all feature large arches into the English Channel. When viewed from a distance, they can all be perceived as resembling large elephants with their tusks dipped into the sea. In fact, this is how the 19th-century French author, Henri René Albert Guy de Maupassant (1850–1893), described La Falaise d’Aval in his 1883 novel Une Vie (translation: A Life). Take another look at the mystery photo, and you should easily see the elephant. Now try not to see it. Not so easy, huh?”
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Jackson EMC offering teachers Bright Ideas grants
Jackson EMC is now accepting applications for its Bright Ideas grant program, which awards up to $2,000 to help middle school teachers bring creative and innovative projects to life in their classrooms.
State-certified teachers for grades 6–8 in Jackson EMC’s service area with innovative ideas to energize learning are encouraged to apply. Whether it’s hands-on science, a literacy adventure, or an art-tech mashup — Bright Ideas grants are here to help you make it happen.
- Apply by September 8 at jacksonemc.com/brightideas.
Bright Ideas grants are available for all subjects, including science, math, art, technology, health and physical education. Projects should be innovative, actively engage students, and offer a lasting impact in the classroom.
Since 2015, Jackson EMC has invested more than $621,000 in these grants — helping teachers turn bright ideas into memorable learning experiences for their students. Just this past school year, 55 teachers in 29 middle schools received funding for projects that spark curiosity and creativity.
