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Welcome back everyone. This is a small update and it goes along with yesterdays update, otherwise this is part two of yesterdays update. Replies: Ln X= Thank you. It took me awhile to get everything done to my liking. packersfan= Yes that is a fractional angle runway. Better than using a straight runway. Schulmanator=Thank you. I try my best at presenting the pictures and stuff. Network map of Salem Metropolitan Area. It gives you an idea of where the main highways are located. (Ingame Network Map) Population figure for the whole region, 181,342 Sims living in the region with most in Salem Metro area. An updated picture of Salem Metropolitan Area. The Airport has been updated and complete (currently I have no patients to do every little detail at the airport right now, but I will do the details later on). Salem International Airport (SIA). Flights to and from New Zealand, Australia, Alaska, Milwaukee Wisconsin, Chicago O'hare and Midway Airports, Schulamania, China and destinations in Europe, South America, Asia, and Africa. (Sorry for the blurriness) Better pictures will come at a later update. Thank You for visiting Region of Salem. Please come back again soon. Wide Open Spaces, Beautiful Scenery, And Friendly People Await You At Region Of Salem. JKB

nicely done. I need to make sure I stay away from the bulls so I don't get gored. JKB

Lovely picture Packersfan. I am really happy that DoW is back and still looking great. I like the colorful trees, rocks and the water. Simply beautiful. Keep up the awesome work my friend. JKB

Welcome back to Region of Salem. This update will feature pictures of some rural areas of the region and a veiw of Salem Metropolitan Area and a sneak peak od Salem International Airport. This will be a two part update. This is Part One. Replies: Boombox Gamer= Good luck on your building of the region and thank. At least I can try to be an inspiration. Packersfan, Thanks and I will do what I can with those curves you mentioned. Mount Salem and Massachusetts Mountain Range. Regiina Lake (middle), Andrew Bay (top), Nickolas River (left and right), and Scott Bay (lower right). Halloween Pass (top center) and Mountains (left and right). Salem Canyon Wilderness and Regional Forest. Who want to go camping? River Regional Park and Preserve. Sorry, no camping here. Salem Metropolitan Area with Salem International Airport (still being constructed) on the left. The metro area is not complete. It is about 85% complete as of now. Until next time, enjoy your visit to Region of Salem. Wide Open Spaces, Beautiful Scenery, And Friendly People Await You At Region Of Salem. JKB

I would keep the current map and what you already have, just implement the new stuff on new tiles. If you look at some big cities, they have new and old highways mixed with outdated specs for the old highway and new and updated specs for the new highway. That is my two cents worth, plus why get rid of something you worked hard at. Do what you feel comfortable while gradually implement new ideas and ways. Good luck no matter what. JKB

Welcome back packersfan. It would be awesome to read your cj entries again. District of Wenzel is one of my favorite cj to read and to keep track. Maybe you should take a look at my cj (Region of Salem) as I took a little to some aspects of D of W and converted them to my liking and see if you like it or not. I look forward to your updates when they come and good luck balancing work with play. JKB

Well, I am gonna make this short as I am still out driving and working. Replies= Jester, thanks for the congrats and the best wishes. Caterpillarking, thanks also for the best wishes. Haljackey, I usually take pride in my road and highway setups, but that airport is an accomplishment and a feat in itself. It took me about couple of hours to build. Boom box gamer, thank you. I live in America and I take clues from Google Earth and my travels. Plus, I usually go with my gut and my mind on how things should go together. Hester (again), well said my friend, well said. I tend to go with the flow. The towns and cities I build, tend to be somewhat repetitive but with some twists in the theme, just like in real life. From Utah (temporary), keep reading,and enjoy your stay at Region of Salem. Wide Open Spaces, Beautiful Scenery, And Friendly People Await You At Region Of Salem. JKB

To my readers, I have found a new job, but it will take me around the USA and I will not have a n update ready for about 1 month or so. I start on Monday. From today onward, Region of Salem will be inactive until I get some time free. Thank You All Replies: Hester and Schriefer and Sendarrow, Thanks. JKB

To all of my readers. As of Friday, July 25th, 2014; I got fired from my job that I held on to for 13 years and since then I have been looking for a new job and I have been busy with that than playing the game. I promise to have an update up and running as soon as possible. Reply: CatapillarKing, For me it takes practice and time. I usually go with the flow and how I feel when I work on a city tile. Plus I do my best and everyone else has a different building style. JKB

Well everyone, I am back from vacation but I do not have an update ready yet. I have been relaxing since returning from Nebraska (USA) on Tuesday (left on Friday for vacation). I will most likely have an update ready next weekend. See you around. JKB

I am humble to accept my award of Centurion. I would like to thank the Supreme Wirdle and all the citizens of Schulmania. JKB

Today I will only be able to do replies as I am busy with work (working all week and not next weekend) plus I am busy getting ready for vacation in about 2 weeks from now (laundry, packing, car upkeep). Happy Fourth of July (early) and Happy Canada Day (for all the Canadian readers). Ln X= Thank you. Everything turned out well. Schriefer= Thank you. The airport actually turned out better than what I expected it to be. Now I have some know how when I build the International Airport soon. Hester= I am a cat person. Try to imagine my interaction with royal feline. I would try to keep her for myself, but I would not do that. Until Mid July (when the next update will come), Enjoy your visit to Region of Salem. Wide Open Spaces, Beautiful Scenery, And Friendly People Await You At Region Of Salem. JKB

Schulmanator, I would go with the "mix" option. JKB

Schulamnator, Region of Salem would like open up full diplomatic relations with Schulmania and I do hope they enjoy themselves while they visit. JKB

You all need to visit www.wisn.com to know everything about this story. It happened in Wisconsin and that website is based in Wisconsin. By reading everyting the website has, you will understand and get the story Right and Correct. From Wisconsin, JKB

Welcome back to Region of Salem everyone. Today we will be visiting Edwardsville-Salem area on the mainland. The rest of the trip on Baker Islands will continue at a later date. This will be a two part update as I have a lot of pictures to show. Today is a momentous occation as we open up Edwardsville-Salem Regional Hub Airport. Delagates from Schulmania and a ton of news reporters arrive at the airport to open the airport and to follow the delagates around.. Edwardsville is a suburb of Salem and lies just east of Salem. With a population of about 20,000 (city tile population is about 41,000. Salem covers the other 21,000 of the population). Schulmanator: Thank you. The Main Terminal for Edwardsville-Salem Regional Hub Airport with all concourses and gates. AirCargo area of the airport. The airport is a regional hub for Nyan Airlines connecting Region of Salem to Schulmania with two dedicated gates for the airlines. Flight 16 from Schulmania now arriving and taxing to the gate. Delagates from Schulamnia are onboard. "Please have your passports and related papers ready for customs and Welcome to Region of Salem." Briars Hill Memorial Cementary. The cementary is located to the south of the airport in the Briars Hill subdivision. Ferry Terminal for Edwardsville and eastern part of Salem. Sofar no development has reached this area as there are still a big forest between here and the city. Regional Bus Depot located next to the airport with bus service to the airport terminal (non stop service). Edwardsville-Salem Interchange. Going west, you will reach downtown Salem, north leads you to Salem Hills area of Salem, and south/east leads you to rural Region of Salem. Salem is to the left while Edwardsville is to the right. The airport is to just the south of this picture. I welcome the Schulmania delagates to Region of Salem and thank you for coming to the grand opening to Edwardsville-Salem Regional Hub Airport (ESRH). Next update, we will continue with Edwardsville. Until then, enjoy your visit to Region of Salem. "Wide Open Spaces, Beautiful Scenery, And Friendly People/Felines Await You At Region Of Salen."

Welcome back to Region of Salem. We continue our visit to the Baker Islands. Next on the list is the small village of Hilo. Hilo is on the ferry system and on the Baker Island Highway. The population of Hilo is about 550 and most of the population shops over at Waldron for food, cloths, and other stuff. Replies= Hester= Thank you for those words. Each person is unique in how they build and show their work. Schulmanator= Thank you. Is it possible for her royal feline to come and visit the opening of an airport near Salem? If so, I will send more information later on (two updates away). The small Village of Hilo. The park and the lighthouse is called Hilo Regional Park. A view of Hilo Bay and a closer look at Hilo Regional Park. There is no camping at the park. Overview of Hilo and area. Enjoy your visit to Region of Salem. "Wide Open Spaces, Beautiful Scenery, And Friendly Poeple Await You At Region Of Salem." JKB

I am going with Hester in saying Brick City. Bricks are cool, Bricks are awesome, Bricks is the city. SimRico, you gotta to be ALFing me with that picture. It was to funny. JKB

It has been a few weeks since I did the post for replies. Today, we will be visiting the Baker Islands. We will be starting off in Waldron. Waldron is the only community on Little Baker Island with a connection to Big Baker Island over a two lane highway bridge. Waldron also serves as a ferry terminal to the mainland and is the only community that is close to the mainland. Little Baker Island and Waldron and the northern part of Big Baker Island. Downtown Waldron with the ferry terminal. The lighthouse is a part of Waldron Waterfront Park. Waldron's shopping center and water treatment plant. Space on Little Baker Island is limited to a point that utilities are in close proximity to homes and business. Waldron Power and Trash Incenerator and Recycling on Big Baker Island across the Baker Strait and birdge. There is no industry allowed on the Islands. Just relaxation. Baker Strait and the Kevin Baker Memorial Bridge connecting both Big and Little Baker Islands. The bridge is named after my dad who died April 2012. Waldron is just off the picture in the upper left. Picnic Cove. Secluded area behind Waldron Hills opposite of Waldron (southwest of the town on Little Baker Island). One of many scenic areas on the Baker Islands. Next, we will be touring Big Baker Island and the two communities located on the island. Until next time enjoy your visit to Region of Salem. Wide Open Spaces, Beautiful Scenery, And Friendly People Await You At Region Of Salem. JKB

Today's post is just for a quick replies and that the next update will be in a form of multiple updates all focusing on the Baker Islands. Schulmanator: The snow is only in the mountains. Since the update, the snow has melted and the temperatures warmed up to feel pleasant. Schiefer: Thank you. I too like how the landscapes turned out through out the region. Hester: Thank you. I try to do my best no matter what. Until then, enjoy. "Wide Open Spaces, Beautiful Scenery, And Friendly People Await You At Region Of Salem." JKB

After some RL and now I am on vacation from work, I am back in action. Today we will be visiting The City of Hancock Pass and area. Hancock Pass is a scenic city that takes its name from the pass with the same name just south of the city. Eastern end of Hancock Pass with Hancock Pass Highway transversing the pass. Since this update, the highway has been widened to a 4 lane highway through the pass. Western end of Hancock Pass and the highway. The new 4 lane Hancock Pass Highway reverts back to a two lane highway just to the west of here off the picture. Overview of the city and the area. The two deep cuts are the railroad spur to the city and to the main line and the other cut is the new Hancock Pass Highway. The name of the mountain range is know as Clay Mountain Range with the Pass of Hancock Pass at the bottom of the picture. The only ferry terminal for this area. The large open space to the north of the ferry has been returned to its former coastline. Farms aer established in the empty spaces. Hancock Pass Indutrial and Business park with a landing strip airport (maxis airport) to the south and more farms in the east. One of two freeway exit and on ramps for the city and area. Region of Salem Prison and Jail Complex. Easter Valley with Roger Valley next door. Time of the year is early spring. (game snow) Northern part of the City of Hancock Pass. Main residential part of the city. Southern part of the city with a small downtown. The city is planning to expand the downtown to fit the growing city. Next time we will visit the Baker Islands and the main town and two villages on the two islands. Until then, enjoy your visit to Region of Salem. Wide Open Spaces, Beautiful Scenery, And Friendly People Await You At Region Of Salem. JKB

To my loyal readers, I have hit a very small RL and with the next update. Next update will come Monday when the RL ends. I will be changing the update from a nature theme to a city/ town theme with a little nature mixed in. We will be visiting the City of Hancock Pass and area. Now for replies: mayorbk= I like grids, but I hate to repeat over and over again so I tend to try to break it up. Ln X= I am not excluding and industrials and farms. Some small towns in the mountains tend to have very little room for farms and/ or industrials. For forestry industry, the law for the Region of Salem requires the forestry industry to have a little impact of the environment. Otherwise, keep the environment the way it is for the future generations of sims. Personally, I in real life, forestry is okay. Thank you no matter what. Hester= Thanks for the comment on the slogan. I got the idea from hearing slogans for tourism ads on tv for Minnesota, South Dakota, Michigan, Illinois and of course Wisconsin. I thought of trying one out to see how it works out and I think that it works. Until Monday, enjoy your visit to Region of Salem where "Wide Open Spaces, Beautiful Landscapes, and Friendly People Await You At Region of Salem". JKB

I would like to hear everyone's opinion on a slogan I just came up with. Here is the slogan: " Wide Open Spaces, Beautiful Scenery, And Friendly People Await You At Region Of Salem. " Now for a quick reply: Schriefer: Both towns are currently raising money to start a tree planting program along the shoreline to make it more pleasing and beautiful. Be sure to bring your hiking boots and hiking stick and sunglasses and a camera with extra film with you for the next update. Until then see you later. JKB

Glad to see my cj "Region of Salem" is still up there on the +10 list. Keep up the awesome work here Ben. JKB