Scotts Valley Crossword Mystery Cache

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ynots4: The cache is still there, but I will go pick it up and give the area over to someone else.

Best regards to all. ~ ynots4

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Hidden : 11/16/2005
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
2.5 out of 5

Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:

Brush up on some Scotts Valley trivia of the past and present with this fun crossword. You do not have to go to the above coordinates to solve any part of the puzzle. This is just one of many locations you must name to determine the coordinates of the physical cache. The cache treasure is within four miles of that location.

Across

2. Park named after famed Scotts Valley clown. (two words)
7. "____ Under the Oaks"
9. One of two public elementary schools for residents: "________ Knoll".
11. Very small human
13. Belonging to Mr. Scott
14. In the air near Hocus Pocus Park.
16. The Tree Circus was a popular attraction on Scotts Valley Drive until 1964. Where are many of those bent trees today? (two words)
18. Park in the center of town that features the original residence of the man for whom Scotts Valley was named.
19. Reaction to contact with poison oak.
22. Word to describe cliffs around Sky Park.
23. Featured attraction of Lost World theme park from 1967- 1973.
25. Camp Evers is the only park with these.
27. Station for commuters on King's Village Road.
28. Park that features 1.5 miles hiking trails in undeveloped forest.
31. A grain fed to livestock.
32. Pinnacle _____ Shopping Center.
33. Scotts Valley is home to at least 7 shops featuring this beverage.
34. Body part used to alert us that someone is coming.

Down

1. Not near
3. Native trees of the Santa Cruz Mountains that played an important part in the emergence of the tanning industry in the 1840's.
4. Part of town that was formerly an airport: ____ Park.
5. Park complex that includes a swimming pool, and a large mural at the coordinates above.
6. Beverly Gardens Resort on Scotts Valley Drive in the 1940's needed these.
8. Grain loved by horses.
9. Popular outdoor eating activity.
10. MacDorsa Park was named after donors, Arch MacDonald and ______ Dorsa.
12. Year round holiday personality in Scotts Valley from 1957-1979.
15. Tool used for fishing.
16. Formerly a major Scotts Valley employer who, in 1990, purchased the site that was once called Santa's Village.
17. The two main occupations of Scotts Valley residents until the 1930's: Farming and ______.
20. Popular animals of Scotts Valley residents, for whom many trails are reserved.
21. Some original inhabitants of the area.
22. Word to describe why SV residents like the police here.
24. Term used to refuse something.
26. Banana
29. Number of super discount stores here.
30. Hardware Store

Use the alphabetic place values (APV) of the designated letters of the crossword solutions to solve as follows:

A = 2 across, third letter
B = 16 across, ninth letter
C = 16 down, fourth letter minus 26 down, second letter
D = 18 across, fourth letter minus 17 down, second letter
E = 27 across, first letter minus 6 down, second letter
F = 13 across, third letter minus 32 across, first letter
G = 19 across, third letter plus 20 down, fifth letter
H = 3 down, second letter
I = 9 down (or across), first letter
J = 12 down, fourth letter minus 14 across, fourth letter
K = 21 down, second letter minus 22 across, fourth letter
L = 1 down, first letter minus 25 across, first letter
M = 5 down, third letter minus 23 across, second letter
N = 4 down, second letter minus 33 across, first letter
O = 10 down, fourth letter minus 8 down, third letter

The cache is located at N AB CD.EFG W HIJ KL.MNO

You may use the checksum 24 for latitude and 18 for longitude.
For the final cache there is tree cover so be sure to get a good satellite lock before taking off on the short hike. I think the coordinates will get you pretty close even with trees. The cache contents include a ynots4 Ca Geocoin and wooden geotoken, the usual logbook stuff and some nice SWAG. Have fun! - Chickasaw

CREDITS: To spyder woman for inspiration and to my daughter, Tabby, for helping me get the puzzle on this webpage like I wanted it!

Congratulations to Sgt Stitches, FTF on Nov. 18, 2005!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

ba yrsg fvqr, pybfr gb genvy

Decryption Key

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

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)


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