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2016 LaCrosse Winter Rec-Fest Medallion Hunt

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The Medallion is hidden on public property, and searchers will not need to climb to find it.  If you DO find it, take it to the Parks & Recreation Department during regular business hours to claim your prizes.  Get more information by visiting the Winter Rec Fest website.

Hunt Information
Dates
Scheduled Dates
Wednesday, January 13, 2016
Finders
Name
Heidi Barreyro
Prize
Maximum Prize
$500
Awarded Prize
$500
Location
General Location
Seminary Park
Pinpointed Location
Near the playground equipment
Concealer
Underneath a tree branch

43.774848, -91.223523

Clues
Clue 1
Published Date
Tuesday, January 12, 2016, 6:00 PM
They'll be coming from Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin
This year to find the flake.
A different sort of hunt may help this time
If the associating clues you can break.
The official meaning of the clue.
First line refers to Tri-State Adjustments 3rd line refers to movie Good Will Hunting and the nearby Goodwill business 4th line refers to Vocational Service Association
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Clue 2
Published Date
Wednesday, January 13, 2016, 6:00 PM
A bridge and a lawn offer very good ideas.
Plus four, 4, or fore.
There is something presidential about this spot
Along with buildings with more than one floor.
The official meaning of the clue.
“bridge” refers to Woodbridge Apartments “lawn” refers to Woodlawn Cemetery the street is on MTU Route 4 “presidential” refers to bushes in Park and apartments with two stories
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Clue 3
Published Date
Thursday, January 14, 2016, 6:00 PM
How's your ESP? Is it clicking today?
This contest can be very brain healthy.
Some adult supervision may be required
With the option making you $500.00 wealthy.
The official meaning of the clue.
“ESP” refers to Sensory Learning Center “healthy” refers to nearby health office “adult supervision” is printed on a baby swings “option” refers to Futures and Options business
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Clue 4
Published Date
Friday, January 15, 2016, 6:00 PM
A celebrity long ago named Archie
And a golden oldie featuring clapping hands.
This locale has both private and public spots.
Make sure you search only on city lands.
The official meaning of the clue.
Cary Grant's real first name is Archie and refers to Cary Specialized Services “clapping sands” refers to the beginning of the song, “Car Wash” by Rose Royce and relates to the nearby car wash 3rd and 4th line hopes people do not search in nearby cemetery
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Clue 5
Published Date
Saturday, January 16, 2016, 6:00 PM
Some businesses, but no schools in this immediate vicinity.
And in all seasons there are people.
There's an international flavor in this location
And a ten minute walk to a steeple.
The official meaning of the clue.
Lots of nearby “businesses” and deceased “people” in cemetery 'International” refers to IBEW Local 14 office 4th line refers to nearby seminary steeple
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Clue 6
Published Date
Sunday, January 17, 2016, 6:00 PM
Who knows...the Enterprise might go whizzing by.
And Mercury, a star in this grouping ditty.
You're searching, east, west and south this year.
You can omit the northern part of the city.
The official meaning of the clue.
“Enterprise” refers to nearby Galaxy storage garages “Mercury...grouping” refers to Freddie Mercury of Queen and refers to nearby Filter “Queen” business 3rd line refers to East Ave. S. and Losey West sign
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Clue 7
Published Date
Monday, January 18, 2016, 6:00 PM
That famous drawl from "Cool Hand Luke"
And men from Warsaw using off-color words.
Tables and benches to ponder your lot
And quite a few trees for nesting birds
The official meaning of the clue.
line from movie is “What we have here is failure to communicate” and refers to Communication Service business
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Clue 8
Come the sun, the ice was melting
And wherever you looked, you'd see a name.
Find a good partner and avoid life's bumps.
Do this and the flake you can claim.
The official meaning of the clue.
1st line is from Hollies song “BUS STOP”, which is near park 2nd line refers to gravestone names “partner” refers to Lifespring Partners business “bumps” refers to two street bumps on East Ave.
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Clue 9
The Gopher State is much nearer than you might think
And the Viking color is just over the little hill.
Now find a place where kids swing and slide,
But where most adults are very still.
The official meaning of the clue.
1st line refers to Mississippi River and state line in the channel just over the nearby apartments 2nd line refers to purple dumpster next to park playground equipment for kids and another reference to cemetery
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Clue 10
An insurance group and 34-hundred.
You'll see river apartments to the west and south.
Now find the correct evergreen in the park
And enjoy a good cheer from your mouth.
The official meaning of the clue.
Freisinger “Insurance” Group 3400 East Avenue South Riverview Apartments and River Oak Apartments “evergreen” holds the flake
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