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The Jefferson County Library was voted into existence on November 7,1978, having received approval of the majority of the voters at the general election. Over time, facilities progressed from a small room in the Port Townsend Public Library to a portable classroom on the Chimacum School Campus, to a rented facility in Port Hadlock, and finally to the present site of the Jefferson County Library building. This building was dedicated in April 1985.
Each year the Jefferson County Library welcomes more than 125,000 visitors who check out over 300,000 items. Jefferson County Library is in the 90th percentile among libraries its size nationwide.
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This simple multi-cache is dedicated to two "bookworms" who were instrumental to the development of the Jefferson County Library. The final coordinates will lead you to a small green matchstick container. Bring your own writing instrument.
IMPORTANT NOTE: ALL STAGES OF THIS CACHE ARE OUTDOORS! THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO NEED TO GO INSIDE THE LIBRARY TO SOLVE THIS PUZZLE. PLEASE DON'T BOTHER THE STAFF, AS THEY WILL NOT GIVE CLUES OR INFORMATION. ADDITIONAL HINTS WILL BE GENEROUSLY PROVIDED UPON (EMAIL) REQUEST -- THANKS!
STAGE 1:
N 48°01.984
W 122°46.356
Judy Gunter was the wife of a Serviceman and mother of four. After raising her family, she returned to college and earned a Masters Degree in Library Science. She was the Director of the Jefferson County Library for 14 years. She was passionately involved in many local organizations, including the Soroptimist Sisters, and the Chimacum Schools Education Foundation. What year did Ms. Gunter become Director of the Jefferson County Library?
STAGE 2:
N 48°01.960
W 122°46.351
Frank Reithel was a Chemistry Professor and long time resident of Jefferson County. He was an active member of both the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding and the Port Townsend Victorian Chamber Singers. He served a five year term on the Jefferson County Library Board of Trustees. What year did Professor Reithel's term end?
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The cache is located at:
N 48°01.ABC
W 122°46.DEF
Subtract 1062 from the answer at WP1 to get ABC.
Subtract 1592 from the answer at WP2 to get DEF.
That's all there is to it -- now go find the cache. GOOD LUCK!