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22Jan - Firemen Don't Wear Flannel (Field Puzzle) Mystery Cache

Hidden : 12/12/2021
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   other (other)

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Geocache Description:


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The cache is not at the posted coordinates but is nearby.  Calculate the needed coordinates by visiting the first stage to determine the final location.  This is one of about 40 caches placed to commemorate the 2022 Waukesha Janboree theme this year of "Channel the Flannel." It is a relatively simple field puzzle located at the Village of Waukesha Town Hall and Fire Station.  Parking is available at the listed parking coordinates.  The Town Hall and the Fire Station share the same building, with the Fire Station on the north end and the Town Hall on the south end.  Enjoy the adventure!

The geocache is located at the following coordinates.  A solution checker is provided below.

N42 58.ABC  W88 14.DEF

A = 3rd numerical digit shown on front of building on the plaque honoring Fire Chief Rodney Stilwell

B = Number of sliding overhead doors on north side of building

C = Number of sliding overhead doors on east (front) side of building

D = Number of letters in the name of the village that you are currently in

E = Number of letters in the name of the county that you are currently in

F = Last digit of the last year mentioned on the previously-mentioned plaque

VILLAGE OF WAUKESHA TOWN HALL

The Village of Waukesha has been in existence since 1842 with the original Town Hall located in what is now downtown in the city of Waukesha. For decades the city of Waukesha and the town of Waukesha were linked together but separate.  However, on May 12, 2020, the former town of Waukesha successfully incorporated as a village following a referendum where residents voted 9-to-1 in favor of incorporation.  Unlike a township, a village cannot be annexed by a neighboring city.  The mission and goal of the Village of Waukesha is to provide a semi-rural living environment for the residents and provide necessary services while maintaining a low and affordable tax rate.

WAUKESHA VILLAGE FIRE STATION

The Village of Waukesha Fire Department proudly serves the community as fire service professionals dedicated to the preservation of life and prevention, detection, and suppression of fire for the general welfare of the people of the Village of Waukesha. The Fire Department provides rescue services with a full-time Fire Chief, a Firefighter/EMT/Fire Inspector and 40 paid-on-call personnel.

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Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Abg ba gur tebhaq

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)