Cache Details:
This a a Field Puzzle.....you will have to gather information to determine the final cache coords.
Unfortunately on October 1, 2013 the Woodland Ferry was taken out of service for several months.
This means that there is now a significant drive (5-10 miles) to the final of this cache instead of a ferry ride and a short drive.
Note that the FSC-2013 Woodland FINAL and the FSC-2013 Phillips Landing cache are on the SAME side of the Nanticoke RIver.
At the listed coords you will find a bell:
Bell Manufacturer is listed as "Firstname" "Lastname" & CO.
A = # of letters in "Firstname"
B = # of letters in "Lastname"
C = # of letters in the City listed on the bell
18DE = Date listed on the bell
F = C + E - B
G = A – E
H = B – E
X = C – B
Y = C – D
Final Coords:
N 38° 3F. AGH
W 75° 3D.XYA
Checksum:
F + A + G +H + D + X + Y + A = 31
Description:
Excerpt from http://www.woodland-umc.org/history.html#prettyPhoto :
In 1843, Mrs. Boling and her son, Jacob Nicholson built a small place of worship at Cannon's Ferry (now Woodland). The land was deeded in 1832 and was always meant to be the site for a church.
On July 26, 1981 tragedy struck the church. An electrical malfunction caused a fire that destroyed the attached Sunday school rooms and damaged the Fellowship Hall. Church was still held on Sunday.
In 1883, the present church was built. Electricity was installed with a remodeling in 1941. The church was referred to as "the church built beside a graveyard". This was due to early families being buried by the church. However, today it is known as "The Friendly Church by the River "because of the proximity to the Nanticoke River.
The church has had some upgrades, but the stained glass windows from 1951 are still admired, the original gas ceiling lamps, now electrified, and original oil lamp brackets adorn the windows.
The congregation is very industrious. The very first dinner was held in the hall that was a dirt floor. The main course was shad from the river. The cost was a quarter a person.
The community tradition continues with chicken dinners once a month, throughout the winter season.
