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2016 Hutchinson Water Carnival Medallion Hunt

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More about the medallion hunt

The medallion is hidden somewhere in the greater Hutchinson city area. It is hidden on public property and will not require digging, climbing, cutting, hammering or any destructive means to retrieve it. Organizers ask that medallion hunters do not intrude on private property or damage trees, shrubbery, buildings or other public or private property.

Clues will be issued daily, at 8:30 a.m. beginning Monday, June 13, on this website. Clues will also be posted at 8:30 a.m. each day at the Hutchinson Leader office at 170 Shady Ridge Road N.W. Bonus clues will be published in the Leader Wednesday and Sunday print editions this week.

To participate in the hunt, you must purchase a Water Carnival button prior to beginning your search. Buttons can be purchased for $3 at participating Water Carnival sponsors. Anyone is eligible to join the hunt, except Hutchinson Leader staff and family, Water Carnival committee members and family, Medallion Hunt Committee members and family.

To be eligible for the prize of $500 from the Hutchinson Leader, the finder of the medallion should call 320-234-4164 between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. The person finding the medallion must present it along with a Water Carnival button to claim the prize. The winner will receive the prize at the Water Carnival Coronation Sunday evening at Hutchinson High School Auditorium.

Hunt Information
Dates
Scheduled Dates
Monday, June 13, 2016
Find Date
Sunday, June 19, 2016
Finders
Prize
Maximum Prize
$500
Awarded Prize
$500
Location
General Location
East River Park
Pinpointed Location
North of Second Avenue On the top of a bank near the Crow River.

44.891719, -94.361799

Clues
Clue 1
Published Date
Monday, June 13, 2016, 8:00 AM

This is our 14th Hunt
That's quite a few years
Get out front
to receive the cheers

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Clue 2
Published Date
Tuesday, June 14, 2016, 8:00 AM

Lots of parks to choose
so many amenities
And these twisted clues
which you think might tease

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Clue 3
Published Date
Wednesday, June 15, 2016, 8:00 AM

It's going to be opposite
from here forward
oh so much wit
to find the award

See the print edition of the Leader for Wednesday, June 15, for a bonus clue!

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Clue 4
Published Date
Thursday, June 16, 2016, 8:00 AM

On the west
side of main
do your best
and try to keep sane

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Clue 5
Published Date
Friday, June 17, 2016, 8:00 AM

You might be hotter
It's high and dry
No river or water
For you nearby

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Clue 6
Published Date
Saturday, June 18, 2016, 8:00 AM

Opposites no more
From here forward it's true
East along the shore
Is where you're due.

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Clue 7
Published Date
Sunday, June 19, 2016, 8:00 AM

Along the river is wise
Make sure to look low
Near 2nd Ave SE it lies
Near the river named Crow

See the print edition of the Leader for Sunday, June 19, for a bonus clue!

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Online Bonus Clue
Published Date
Sunday, June 19, 2016, 10:00 AM

Along the paved trail
A tree within reach
A 200' radius won't fail
But might be a bit too much

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