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2013 Chaska River City Days Medallion Hunt

Submitted by Joe Medallion (not verified) on

The Medallion was found by the light post on the corner of Zemble Street and Stoughton Ave. Kitty corner from the last “Where the Heck is it?” location-The Sugar Factory. Thank you for the interest in the hunt and may next years be just as fun.

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The first Clue will be posted on Saturday, July 2oth at 2:00 pm. The following clues will be posted 2pm daily Monday through Saturday until medallion is found. Clues can also be found at the Kiosk in City Square Park, at the Chaska Community Center and at the Chaska Historical building.

Hunt Information
Dates
Scheduled Dates
Saturday, July 20, 2013
Find Date
Thursday, July 25, 2013
Finders
Location
General Location
The corner of Zemble Street and Stoughton Ave
Pinpointed Location
By the light post

44.796234, -93.586779

Clues
Clue 1
Published Date
Friday, July 19, 2013, 7:00 PM

The Medallion hunt is on
For young and old and those beyond
It’s the celebration of the year
The time that we all hold so dear

This is the year of tours
It’s free and it’s fun
Once you look up and then look down
You’ll know that the hunt has begun

This area will take you near our sponsor U-Can-Tan.
Check out our participants such as
Heartbreaks and Heritage Books & Gifts too.

The official meaning of the clue.

This landmark symbolizes the area’s agricultural history. It marks the spot that Christian Bender homesteaded in 1854.

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Clue 2
Published Date
Sunday, July 21, 2013, 7:00 PM

Down the road we will go
To learn more history so you are in the know
In 1984, this building was moved to town
In 1872 you were not allowed to act like a clown

For fun and games we will move on
Around the corner and across the square
You can go solo or with a pair
It don’t matter as long as your there

Keep on moving
You’re not there yet
There’s more to see
You can bet

The official meaning of the clue.

The Community Center was built in 1991. This is the go-to place for sports, arts and special events.

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Clue 3
Published Date
Monday, July 22, 2013, 7:00 PM

So we do not forget those that came before
We will come down the hill to see some more
This place is pleasant and not to far
From more sponsors, yes there are

Down to the left you will see
A many generations company
Down to the right and around the bend
There is a place for your letters to send

Back to the center we will go
Take a right to be in the know
Growing in faith is the motto here
Many places to shop (visit sponsors), oh dear

The official meaning of the clue.

This building was constructed on the site of the old Carver County Courthouse and Jail which was torn down in 1966

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Clue 4
Published Date
Tuesday, July 23, 2013, 7:00 PM

Touring and growing seems to be the theme
Of this hunt, I hope I’m not too mean
Avoid construction, but do take heed
A Time to Grow is the need.

Education is the key
To this town’s longevity
Planning is the process too
Finding sponsors for this clue

The next place opened in 1995
111 beds with persons reside
They are not left unattended
As the wheels of justice turn to the left.

The official meaning of the clue.

The updating of the downtown area was being talked about since the 1980’s

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Clue 5
Published Date
Wednesday, July 24, 2013, 7:00 PM

We're missing clue 5 for this hunt

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Clue 6

Holdt onto the faith that you are in the right direction
Willow your right or willow your wrong is soon to be known
Mrci is me come see come saw
I am across from the hall

Where the Heck is it?
I know now
It reZembles towers
Tall and proud

If you can’t find me
Don’t know what to do
I ran out of ideas
For another clue

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Clue 7

At the corner
By the post
This is where I see the most

Many pass me
With narry a glance
I was found
Merely by chance

The hunt was fun
The hunt was fair
The hunt will go on
For another year

Thank you our sponsor
U-Can-Tan
And our participants
On the back of the band

You are so great
You are so good
You are a friend
To your neighborhood

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