Jayhawk Area, Sojadi, Cache to Eagle #2 Traditional Cache
Hidden : 2/7/2010
Difficulty:
1 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

the cache has been replaced with a film canister

Reaching the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America requires years of dedication and hard work. In addition to 21 required merit badges, each Scout must complete a project that — on average — requires 167 service hours. In 2008 alone, that translated to $16 million in service (based on the national volunteer hour value of $19.51).

This cache is part of a nationwide geocaching series called "Cache to Eagle" that showcases these special contributions. This particular project was the rebuilding of a gateway for the F.B. and Rena G. Ross Natural History Reservation owned by Emporia State University and managed by the Department of Biological Sciences. The reservation is used by the unversity for field studies as well as community events. There have been several Sojadi District Scout Camporees held on the reservation over the years as well. The original gateway was built before 1961 and was in disrepair in 2001 when scout David M. Young of Americus, KS took on rebuilding it for his Eagle project. He enlisted the help of Kansas Power and Light for new poles, Sutherland's Lumber for wood and stain, the local telephone company for a bucket truck, and Bluestem Farm and Ranch for contributions towards a new gate. With the help of volunteers David rebuilt a new gateway which was one foot wider and about two feet taller to allow for larger vehicles to utilize the entrance. A web site detailing the origins of the reservation and a photo of the original gateway can be found at (visit link)

Over its first 100 years, Scouting has provided millions of hours of service to communities across America. For our 100th Anniversary, we’re celebrating that legacy with special service opportunities through "A Year of Celebration, A Century of Making a Difference."

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Jngpu sbe fanxrf haqre ebpxf.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)


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