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2006 Oakdale Sumemrfest Medallion Hunt

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Hunt Information
Dates
Scheduled Dates
Monday, June 19, 2006
Find Date
Saturday, June 24, 2006
Finders
Prize
Maximum Prize
$1500
Awarded Prize
$1500
Location
General Location
Tanners Lake
Pinpointed Location
In a culvert near the lake

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Clues
Clue 1
Published Date
Monday, June 19, 2006, 9:00 AM

Of the many parks in Oakdale,
Some are small and some are big.
Remember the rules have always been
No need to climb, swim, or dig.

The medallion hunt is brought to you by
Our generous sponsor, the OBPA.
They're the movers and shakers in the city,
And the $1,500 prize they pay.

The official meaning of the clue.

“Hunt” references tanning a hide = Tanners. “Movers and Shakers” references the OBPA changing the long-standing ice fishing contest to a winter picnic and also moving the event from Tanners to Walton park

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Clue 2
Published Date
Tuesday, June 20, 2006, 7:00 AM

The medallion hunt is meant as fun.
The clues won’t steer you wrong.
What a pair they make,
Grounded, close, and strong.

Lots of fun to be had at Summerfest.
Look around and you will see.
Lions, bears, and whales,
And so much of it is free!

The official meaning of the clue.

“Steer” = steering wheel = vehicle = parking lot. “Pair” refers to Ted Bearth and Pete Graske, who live along Tanners Park. “Grounded, close, and strong” = both Bearth and Graske like to work in the yard (grounded), live near each other (close), and were both mayors (strong) but the three words also refer to the metal culverts, one of which held the medallion. Last half of clue simply refers to things you’d find at Summerfest (Lions = vendors, Bears = Teddy Bear Band, and Whales = Johan and the Whales) but also may draw some to Nature Center

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Clue 3
Published Date
Wednesday, June 21, 2006, 9:00 AM

It starts tomorrow
Our Good Ol’ Summerfest.
The medallion hunt is part of
A community celebration that’s one of the best!

Aren’t medallion hunts fun?
Your city you get to explore.
You learn things you didn’t know
And see things you didn’t see before.

The official meaning of the clue.

“Fun” = park and playground. “Learn” = proximity to a school. “See Before” = repeat location.

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Clue 4
Published Date
Thursday, June 22, 2006, 7:00 AM

It’s only natural this would be close by.
And heading east finds the same.
The floor to the north made it stick,
Since that’s how it got its name.

The faces might go unnoticed.
The names we’re betting you know.
Dwell on this and you’ll envision
Feet and limbs all in a row.

The official meaning of the clue.

“Only natural” = Naturalist Henry Hudson = Hudson Boulevard. “Heading East” = Hudson, WI. “Floor to north made it stick” = Tartan High School named, in part, to donation from 3M – makers of Scotch tape. “Faces” = Again refer to Bearth and Graske. “Names” – Ted Bearth Grande Parade and Pete Graske Arbor Day. “Dwell” – their homes by Tanners Park. “Feet” = parade and “limbs” – trees

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Clue 5
Published Date
Friday, June 23, 2006, 7:00 AM

The harvest brings to mind to say,
Got lemons? Make lemonade.
Working up a sweat wasn’t easy,
But it made for lots of fun in the shade.

Hendrix, Townsend, Van Halen, and Page.
They know heavy metal rock.
Before he was king and still just a boy,
He lived in this city’s block.

Big plans are underway.
The changes may affect the sight.
But when all is said and almost done,
The lights will still be bright.
 

The official meaning of the clue.

Ice in Tanners was harvested in winter for use in iceboxes in the summer. Four well-known guitar players – Tanners Lake is guitar shaped. “Heavy metal rock” = culvert and Graske plaque in rock near culvert. “King” refers to Elvis who hails from Memphis = south = southern part of the city. Clue refers to city’s new housing rehabilitation program in Tanners area. “Underway” = culvert. “Lights still be bright” = 4th of July fireworks at Tanners

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Clue 7
Published Date
Saturday, June 24, 2006, 7:00 AM

To get to the bottom of the puzzle,
Study every word on every line.
They looked stranded but got away,
To find it, you’ll need to shine.

Darkness and ways to see clearly.
Many stories to be found.
Seventh medallion hunt this year,
Don’t risk your neck and not go ‘round.

This year we’ve picked a park
That has several views, not just one.
There’s no better place to be,
To have some fun in the sun.

The official meaning of the clue.

“Bottom” = south end of city. “Study” = another reference to school. “Line” = fishing term. “Stranded” = former goat farm at Strand property near park. “Shine” = may need flashlight when looking inside culvert. Clue refers to west side of Tanners: “Darkness” = black = Blackie’s, “See Clearly” = Harmon Glass, “Many stories” = condos. “Seventh” = take 7th Street but avoid Glenbrook cul-de-sac, go to main parking lot. Clue tells you that park can be seen from more than one location. “Fun in the sun” = beach

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Clue 7

Park at Tanners, the courts on your right.
Find the path and stroll toward the lake.
If you miss it, double back.
From there it’s yours to take.

He’ll give you a tree,
But not the $1,500 prize.
Roll past the rock,
And youÂll be wealthy and wise!

Turn your gaze downward,
Tunnel vision you’ll need.
The medallion is within reach,
Congrats, itÂ’s yours indeed!

See the fountain,
Then look west.
We left it in the culvert,
The medallion of Summerfest!

The official meaning of the clue.

Tells you best place to park. “Double back” = pair of culverts. “He’ll give you a tree” = Pete Graske dedication rock near culvert. Look down for “tunnel” = culvert. Looking west while standing at the drinking fountain, culvert on the left is where medallion was.

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