2018 Owatonna Winter Wonderland Medallion Hunt

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Rules Highlights

One prize of $500 (in the form of Owatonna Chamber Bucks – good at over 400 area businesses), will be awarded to the person that finds and turns in the medallion for verification by noon on Monday, Jan. 29. Prize awarded after verification.

• Read your Owatonna People’s Press, Jan. 23 edition, for the 1st Clue and any updates to the hunt.

• Clues will appear daily at 10 a.m. each morning starting Jan. 23 at Owatonna.com. On Jan. 23, a bonus clue will be released at 3 p.m. on Owatonna.com.

• Read the daily clues to search for the medallion hidden on public land, somewhere in or adjacent to an Owatonna City Park within the city limits. The Medallion will not be hidden under any skating surface, on a golf course, under any mowed grass area, artificial turf surface or at any construction site. Please observe specific park rules and hours while searching.

• “Hints” to all clues will be found at owatonnamotorcompany.com daily.

• If found, promptly return the medallion to the People’s Press Office, 135 Pearl Street, to qualify for the $500 Chamber Bucks prize. If found over the weekend, please email: tmurray@owatonna.com and you will be instructed to bring in the medallion on Monday, 1/29/18.

• Contact People’s Press with questions: 507-451-2840

Good luck to all!

Complete Rules:

2018 Winter Wonderland Medallion Hunt Rules

Sponsored by Owatonna Motor Company and the People’s Press

• One prize of $500 (in the form of Owatonna Chamber Bucks – good at over 400 area businesses), will be awarded to the person that finds and turns in the medallion for verification by noon on Monday, Jan. 29. Prize awarded after verification.

• Read your Owatonna People’s Press, Jan. 23 edition, for the 1st Clue and any updates to the hunt.

• Clues will appear daily at 10 a.m. each morning starting Jan. 23 at Owatonna.com. On January 23, a bonus clue will be released at 3 p.m. on Owatonna.com.

• Read the daily clues to search for the medallion hidden on public land, somewhere in or adjacent to an Owatonna City Park within the city limits. The medallion will not be hidden under any skating surface, on a golf course, under any mowed grass area, artificial turf surface or at any construction site. Please observe specific park rules and hours while searching.

• “Hints” to all clues will be found at owatonnamotorcompany.com daily.

• The People’s Press will recognize one winner with one prize. If the finder chooses to share the prize award, it will be his or her responsibility.

• If the Winter Wonderland Medallion is not found by noon on Jan. 29 the People’s Press reserves the right to terminate the Hunt and donate the prize to a local charity. The People’s Press reserves the right to discontinue the Hunt at any time if public property is destroyed.

• Individuals under the age of 18 must have the permission of a parent or legal guardian to participate in the Hunt. The parent or guardian must claim the prize on behalf of a child.

• The winner will be required to execute and return a Certificate of Eligibility and General Release form within 24 hours of notifying the paper that the medallion has been found. If the winner is under the age of 18, the Certificate must be signed by his or her parent or legal guardian. Non-compliance may result in disqualification. Any income tax liability is the sole responsibility of the winner.

• All participants agree that the Owatonna People’s Pres, Owatonna.com, Owatonna Motor Company and their respective affiliate companies, parents, subsidiaries, advertising representatives and agents will have no liability whatsoever, and will be held harmless by participants for any injuries, losses or damages of any kind resulting in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from acceptance, possession, misuse or use of the prizes or participation in this contest.

• By accepting the prize, winner grants permission for the People’s Press, its partners, and those acting under its authority to use his or her name, photograph, voice and/or likeness for advertising and/or publicity without compensation.

• No purchase is necessary to win. All contest rules and decisions are final. Employees and immediate family members of the Owatonna People’s Press, Owatonna.com, Owatonna Motor Company and all contest partners are not eligible.

• Winner will be published in the Jan. 30 People’s Press and online at Owatonna.com and www.owatonnamotorcompany.com.

• People’s Press Hours: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

• Contact People’s Press with questions: 507-451-2840

Hunt Information

Dates

Scheduled Dates

Tuesday, January 23, 2018

Find Date

Sunday, January 28, 2018

Finders

Name

Matt Terres

Name

Erin Terres

Name

Chris Swanson

Name

Kate Swanson

Prize

Maximum Prize

$500 in Chamber Bucks

Awarded Prize

$500 in Chamber Bucks

Location

General Location

Manthey Park

Pinpointed Location

In the shrubbery to the east of the basketball court

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Clues

Clue 1

Published Date

Monday, January 22, 2018, 6:00 PM

This Medallion Hunt is part of the Owatonna Winter Wonderland event!
Owatonna Motor Company and People’s Press present
$500 in Chamber Bucks to the lucky winner who proves
To be a master seeker through and through.
Continuing Tuesday PM, watch for more daily clues.
But before you take off on the shivery hunt, let’s go over the rules.

For this adventure look high and low,
Parks and public land adjacent you go.
Many hiding spots exist within Owatonna proper
But view the clues and hints to prosper.
Use rakes, hoes and hand tools for moving snow and ice.
No shoveling or digging of turf — to our city’s grounds be nice.
One last thing to keep in mind for a guess that is right:
Check the daily hints on the Owatonna Motor Company website.

Hint 1:

This is the medallion for which you look
Don’t forget to check each cranny and nook

The official meaning of the clue.

This clue explained basic rules for searching, plus the sponsors of our Owatonna Winter Wonderland medallion hunt. The hint showed a photo of the medallion.

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Clue 2

Published Date

Monday, January 22, 2018, 6:00 PM

For insight into one opening scene
Detect the preferred inn of Carolyn Keene.
Nearby, you will notice the portrait portrays
Where bovines gather and sledding canines play.
From the sky you will see even better
For our location shows one buzzing letter.

Hint:

Many points make the green line bearing towards the prize.
Nord the outset, thinning as it heads to the special merchandise.

The official meaning of the clue.

The Carolyn Keene persona writes the Nancy Drew books, including “The Mystery at the Lilac Inn.” The north entrance (or “opening scene”) of Manthey Park has a row of lilacs. “Bovines/canines”: A sign at the park reads “Owatonna Little League Huskies Bullpen Club.” If you go to Google Earth, two of the baseball fields at Manthey Park make distinctive “B” shape. The green line mentioned in the hint is also visible from above and is made up of a row of evergreen trees along the east side, which comes to a point toward the medallion hiding place.

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Clue 3

Published Date

Tuesday, January 23, 2018, 6:00 PM

If you are puzzled, try looking up high
Where you would be well advised to spy
A small and flat coniferous trio
As well as chained seats moving to and fro
For further evidence you are a seeker ace
Remember, amphibians may stay in one place
But really do not like to bounce lonely
(Despite the sign, this is not Members Only.)

Hint:

For the swinging seats, think of a die’s smooth face, kindly.
For one critter companion: Recall the K-Rudolph controversy?
The beginning stays the same, we must stress
Page through Velthuijs to check your guess

The official meaning of the clue.

Today’s clue and hint referred to the playground at Manthey Park. The set of playground equipment has three plastic pine trees at the top. There are six sides to a dice, meaning there are six swings at the park. The animal references are about the stationary, springy animal-shaped riders at the playground. One seat is a frog, while another is a duck. The “K-Rudolph controversy” is Kyle Rudolph’s headline-making end zone celebration of “Duck, Duck, Gray Duck.” Author Max Velthuijs wrote the wellknown “Frog” picture books, one of which is called “Frog and Duck.” The “Members Only” phrase refers to the “Burke Clubhouse” sign.

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Clue 4

Published Date

Wednesday, January 24, 2018, 6:00 PM

Further help on where to look with care is:
Enter by the row of Syringa vulgaris.
Pemberton’s discovery is tripled you see,
Past the ruddy depot stands the mentioned marquee.
1/2 the lids protect you, 3/4 beware judiciary orbs.

Hint:

Leaf-shaded totem and weathered the rest,
Small hole serves a purpose, to gain the recess.
Come across this and know, your way is a no-go,
Depart instead to the sunrise to find the dough.

The official meaning of the clue.

This clue emphasized the north entrance. Syringa vulgaris is the scientific name of lilacs. John Pemberton was the inventor of Coca-Cola, and there are three Coke signs on the scoreboards just past the red shed. Fields 1 and 2 have covered dugouts, while Fields 3 and 4 do not. Judiciary = bench. Orbs = balls. There is a weathered birdhouse on a green post approximately 150 feet west of the hiding place. If you are searching there, you should head east.

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Clue 5

Published Date

Thursday, January 25, 2018, 6:00 PM

Masculine yap may appear in this out-of-place place,
Ingress is not needed, though, for this prize-winning race.
Rather note that your quest is nearing the end,
Altitude from here is what we recommend.
Big lumber supports the Simon and Garfunkel piece,
You are closing in now, don’t you dare think to cease.
Grated sides to the trail — no need to explore,
Keep bituminous in sight (from a distance) to score.

Hint:

Rest 4 dozen plus 6 under ate.
Surprising fall foliage makes your adrenaline activate.
Willows weep, squirrels sleep,
Through the dixie doorway secrets keep

The official meaning of the clue.

“Masculine yap” = manhole, which is along the trail by the creek close to Simon & Garfunkel’s “Bridge Over Troubled Waters.” The bridge is supported by a large log. The medallion hiding place is on higher ground. “Grated sides” refers to the bridge with slatted sides that would take you east toward the houses, where there is no need to search. ”Bituminous” refers to the asphalt trail through that park that should be visible at the hiding spot. There are 54 seating places under the eight-sided pavilion at the south entrance. Nearby is an oak tree full of leaves. There are two large willow trees with squirrel nests visible at the south entrance parking lot.

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Clue 6

Published Date

Friday, January 26, 2018, 6:00 PM

Do be chasing weedier points — acquire splintered wishbone.
Progression is the key for today’s clue
Which will lead you to the treasure true.
1895760. 480109030. 2428542742.

Hint:

In the first line you will find words two
Start at 1:1, then keep moving through.
In the fourth, every other number in the clue
Tells many details — for each grouping this is true
Revealing the date and price plus address too

The official meaning of the clue.

You definitely need the hint to figure out this clue! “Progression” and “1:1” tells you to take the first letter of the first word in the top line, the second letter of the second word, etc. This spells out DEAD TREE. “Splintered wishbone” describes the shape of the dead tree; “weedier points” tells you that you should be looking in the trees and brushy areas not out in the open. If you take every other number in the fourth line of the clue, you get the year and the price of the park when it was sold according to the park webpage, along with the address: “1970. $40,000. 225 24th (St. NE).”

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Clue 7

Published Date

Saturday, January 27, 2018, 6:00 PM

Naismith facing south on offense, passes to his left, but over the fence.
Follow the errant ball from that corner of the court,
Why could be the key to the winning passport.
Why is not a question but a place,
To search in earnest nearby is the bushy hiding place.

Hint:

Roundball’s the game — finding medallion is the aim.
Don’t be slow, why is “y,” just off the mow,
Woody vee to other side, look in between to claim the prize with gusto.

The official meaning of the clue.

James Naismith is the inventor of basketball. Just east of the Manthey Park basketball court is a Y-shaped dead tree. Close by is a split-V tree. The medallion was hidden in a small bush between these two trees.

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