Each Memorial Day the borough of Hightstown honors its veterans
by hosting a parade. The idea for this cache came to me (Air) while
watching 'Fire', this past Memorial day, present the colors as part
of Hightstown Fire Department's color guard for a memorial service
lakeside complete with 21 gun salute, a trumpeter playing Taps and
a bag piper playing Amazing Grace while military personnel drop a
wreath into the lake to remember their fallen brethren. In light of
this remembrance and realizing there are several memorials around
the lake I decided that 'Peddie Lake' needed a cache at these
memorials that would allow us as Geocachers to as well honor our
Veterans. By paying a visit to each of these memorials you will
progress to a final memorial that only a few know exist or at the
least remember is there. So here we go......
The posted coordinates will take you to the first memorial. This
memorial, presented by the American Legion and VFW honors all
branches of the military, side by side.
To determine Stage 2 Coords:
on the first memorial locate the American Legion Post#, this
number becomes the XXX.
North = XXX + 55 = 16._ _ _
West = XXX + 211 = 31._ _ _
When you arrive at Stage 2 you will find a memorial honoring
Veterans that were residents of Hightstown. Take a second or two to
pay your respects while you notice the TOTAL known number of
Veterans the two plaques combined honor. With this number in hand
you can calculate the coordinates of the final stage.
To Determine Stage 3 Coords:
Take this number YYYY and do the calculations below:
(the amount of Y's MAY OR MAY NOT indicate the total you are
looking for)
North = YYYY - 333 = 16._ _ _
West = YYYY - 101 = 31._ _ _
These coordinates will take you to a small ground plaque that
few know of or remember.
From here the cache is close. But one more set of numbers need
to be calculated:
To Determine Stage 4 Coords:
While at this last plaque take note of the day and last 2 digits
of the year and solve the problem below for the final hide
location.
Day = North = ZZ + 067 = ______
Year = West = 391 - ZZ = ______
Search and Ye shall find. Just remember,,,,
Don't be petty ... honor those who serve both past AND
present.
FTF HONORS GO TO GALAP, We hope
you enjoyed the hunt and this tribute to all service men and
women.
We support all of you and thank
you for serving.
There is no need to kick things, break things, rip things up, push
things over, dig, climb or move things about. Tread lightly and
respect the area. Oh ya, and enjoy the cache, of
course!
This cache is certified
Central
Jersey!
