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Township Tour of Greene County, PA (Gray) 17/20 Traditional Cache

Hidden : 4/22/2018
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Gray Township

“Gray Township was incorporated in 1932. The population was 236 at the 2000 census.”

This quote was taken from this web site where you can get more information about Gray Township: http://www.co.greene.pa.us/secured/gc2/depts/eo/twp/gray.htm

“Townships — are the oldest form of organized government in the United States, dating back to the 17th century. When the Pilgrims came to America from England, they brought the concept of townships with them, and by order of the Mayflower Compact, townships became the first political subdivision in the new world.

The 1899 legislation also was later amended to allow for a transition from second to first class township status, and these transition requirements remain the same today. To become a township of the first class, townships of the second class must have a population density of at least 300 people per square mile, and voters must approve the classification change in a referendum. However, many townships of the second class meeting the density requirement have chosen to maintain their form of government since there are few differences between the two classes of townships.

Even though townships now consist of more than 10 families, they are still governed by a few elected local residents who provide the functions necessary to protect the health and safety of the residents. The governing body of Greene County Townships (second class townships) is composed of three supervisors who are elected at large. Two additional supervisors may be elected if approved by the voters in a referendum, and all are elected for six-year terms. Supervisors may also be employed by the municipality. Some townships have a professional manager or secretary who is hired by the board of supervisors to carry out the policies and enforce the ordinances of the board, relieving the board of routine administrative duties.”

http://www.co.greene.pa.us/secured/gc2/municipalities.htm

Now back to the cache. To start with all cache containers will be the color green for Greene County at least when first placed color could change later. This stop on your tour of Greene County Townships will be in Graysville, PA. From where the cache is placed if you look up on the hill you can see a round building that use to be an elementary school. Remember you are in rural Greene County and cell phone service is not the best. Bring your own pen. Bring your own pen.   

Happy caching and enjoy the area.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Guvf vf n ohfl uvtujnl. Cyrnfr npprff guvf pnpur sebz gur onpx fvqr bs gur TE - abg gur ebnq fvqr.

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)