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John Tanaka, Valedictorian Multi-Cache

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davidaknz: This cache is will return as a traditional rather than a multi. Thanks to all who came and solved.

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Hidden : 8/4/2017
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

A two stage multi. The posted coordinates bring you to a little know part of Juneau's past and its relation to the American experience. Obtain a few numbers to find the coordinates for the final location that contains a log only. The final is a five minute walk away. BYOP


Coordinates for the final:

N 58 18.ABC

W 134 24.DEF

A = The year the memorial was dedicated, last digit (minus 4)

BC = the number of individuals incarcerated at Minidoka (plus 45)

D = total members of the Kito family (minus 1)

E = total members of the Tanaka family (minus 2)

F = total member of the Ito family

checksum: A+B+C+D+E+F = 28

6-22-23 hint updated. FYI, this was the old hint: donut nearest bank

FTF honors to GeoScout907!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

svany: guvax...YCP glcr uvqr

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)