THE 2018 MEDALLION HAS
BEEN FOUND!!
(In Sand Creek Park near a walking path on the NW side of the concession stand)
Congratulations to Mike & Vicki Jungbauer and
Aubrey Dutcher
BEEN FOUND!!
(In Sand Creek Park near a walking path on the NW side of the concession stand)
Congratulations to Mike & Vicki Jungbauer and
Aubrey Dutcher
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2018 MEDALLION HUNT
The medallion hunt will begin on Saturday, January 27th, 2018 and will continue
throughout the Snowflake Days celebration until found. Clues will be posted on this
page daily.
Rules are:
1) You must have a 2018 Snowflake Days button to claim the cash
prize.
2) The medallion will be hidden on City of Coon Rapids property.
3) Any destruction of City property during your search will disqualify you from claiming
the prize.
4) Clues will be posted on this website page by 8:00 a.m. daily beginning on
Saturday, January 27th, 2018 through Sunday, February 11th, 2018 or until the
medallion is found.
5) The lucky person who finds the medallion should email dianebuszta@yahoo.com
or text message to 612-366-1834 immediately! Announcement will be made on this
page when medallion is found.
6) All notifications regarding this medallion hunt will be posted on this page.
7) Prize will be awarded to the winner on Sunday, February 11th, 2018 at 3:00 p.m.
at the Coon Rapids Ice Arena (CRIC) prior to the kick-off of their Family Fun Day
events.
throughout the Snowflake Days celebration until found. Clues will be posted on this
page daily.
Rules are:
1) You must have a 2018 Snowflake Days button to claim the cash
prize.
2) The medallion will be hidden on City of Coon Rapids property.
3) Any destruction of City property during your search will disqualify you from claiming
the prize.
4) Clues will be posted on this website page by 8:00 a.m. daily beginning on
Saturday, January 27th, 2018 through Sunday, February 11th, 2018 or until the
medallion is found.
5) The lucky person who finds the medallion should email dianebuszta@yahoo.com
or text message to 612-366-1834 immediately! Announcement will be made on this
page when medallion is found.
6) All notifications regarding this medallion hunt will be posted on this page.
7) Prize will be awarded to the winner on Sunday, February 11th, 2018 at 3:00 p.m.
at the Coon Rapids Ice Arena (CRIC) prior to the kick-off of their Family Fun Day
events.
Clue #1 - Saturday, January 27th:
In the middle of our winter we get somewhat tired of rest,
We throw on our sorrels, parkas, choppers to put them to test;
We gather for pageants, chili, hunts, and to skate,
To embrace Mother Nature and what she can bring to our state.
After 14 clues the medallion was found in the snow at Sand Creek Park between the skating rink and the trail junction to the south. For those interest below you will see a description on the clues.
Clue #2 - Sunday, January 28th:
You must first purchase a button to claim the big prize,
City Hall/Senior Center and Jensen’s Food should all have your size;
Chanticlear, Boulevard Bar and HI Ten Service Center plan to have them on hand,
And Anoka Hennepin Credit Union have some placed on a rectangular stand.
Just a reminder on buttons, thank you for your purchase and contribution to Snowflake Days, our 54th year.
You must first purchase a button to claim the big prize,
City Hall/Senior Center and Jensen’s Food should all have your size;
Chanticlear, Boulevard Bar and HI Ten Service Center plan to have them on hand,
And Anoka Hennepin Credit Union have some placed on a rectangular stand.
Just a reminder on buttons, thank you for your purchase and contribution to Snowflake Days, our 54th year.
Clue #3 - Monday, January 29th:
This year is somewhat unique to our winter celebration of fun,
A certain game will be played in the middle of our Snowflake Days run;
No better way to show the world how the winter we love to embrace,
So gather your family and friends and “ enjoy the season” just in Case.
Reference to the Super Bowl, wrote clue before the loss to Philly thus the Case Keenum reference.
This year is somewhat unique to our winter celebration of fun,
A certain game will be played in the middle of our Snowflake Days run;
No better way to show the world how the winter we love to embrace,
So gather your family and friends and “ enjoy the season” just in Case.
Reference to the Super Bowl, wrote clue before the loss to Philly thus the Case Keenum reference.
Clue #4 - Tuesday, January 30th:
As you navigate Coon Rapids to search high and low,
Within the 5 sided polygon the waters do flow;
Drift away from the lakes and the lanes they create,
And a Shoe-town direction would seal your fate.
Narrowing down the part of town. Not in the Round Lake or Crooked Lake Blvd area or Northtown
As you navigate Coon Rapids to search high and low,
Within the 5 sided polygon the waters do flow;
Drift away from the lakes and the lanes they create,
And a Shoe-town direction would seal your fate.
Narrowing down the part of town. Not in the Round Lake or Crooked Lake Blvd area or Northtown
Clue #5 - Wednesday, January 31st:
Glide from the paths of indigenous names,
No closer to these who often sprout from their frames;
Wind past the roads that where the plumage abounds,
Straight into the realm where they may reveal their rounds.
Clue to the side of town, references street names in Coon Rapids- west to east- Indigenous tibe names, flowers, birds and finally trees in the East.
Glide from the paths of indigenous names,
No closer to these who often sprout from their frames;
Wind past the roads that where the plumage abounds,
Straight into the realm where they may reveal their rounds.
Clue to the side of town, references street names in Coon Rapids- west to east- Indigenous tibe names, flowers, birds and finally trees in the East.
Clue #6 - Thursday, February 1st:
On city land you will find it near where a space used to rule,
Over no small bump was the task and the cold was quite cruel;
Something about her, we entrust her to care,
Its home now facilitates over this place we declare.
This clue is about the old one room school house which was across Northdale from Sand Creek and the night it was moved down to Camillia Rose area by Mary T (something about___)
Clue #7 - Friday, February 2nd:
With a fruit golden yellow and shaped like a pear,
An unusual taste best in jam if you dare;
These days it is best if you carefully travel by foot,
A November wind was the cause of a change to take root.
Quince tree has a fruit that is golden yellow which most do not like the taste of. Name of parallel street to Sand Creek Park. The second part references the back entrances are closed and the Park Bond Referendum which made the improvements to the park possible.
With a fruit golden yellow and shaped like a pear,
An unusual taste best in jam if you dare;
These days it is best if you carefully travel by foot,
A November wind was the cause of a change to take root.
Quince tree has a fruit that is golden yellow which most do not like the taste of. Name of parallel street to Sand Creek Park. The second part references the back entrances are closed and the Park Bond Referendum which made the improvements to the park possible.
Clue #8 - Saturday, February 3rd:
Often in life some may wear many hats,
Next to this place groomed a star with the Cats;
Children’s Carnival is today at Sand Creek Elementary School,
For games, prizes and crafts and a magician who can fool.
Former major leaguer Dan Johnson played little league baseball at Sand Creek. He was named MVP of the Pacific Coast League while playing for the Sacramento River Cats. The Sand Creek School reference was just where the Carnival happen to be.
Often in life some may wear many hats,
Next to this place groomed a star with the Cats;
Children’s Carnival is today at Sand Creek Elementary School,
For games, prizes and crafts and a magician who can fool.
Former major leaguer Dan Johnson played little league baseball at Sand Creek. He was named MVP of the Pacific Coast League while playing for the Sacramento River Cats. The Sand Creek School reference was just where the Carnival happen to be.
Clue #9 - Sunday, February 4th:
From the bowels of the Bank they will come from the fight,
If heading this way Mr. Jones would have you stay to the right;
Do not wonder aimlessly like Mr. Brent in the dark,
How many times must I tell him it’s not in Kennedy Park.
Super Bowl reference on the day of the game, with Casey Jones telling you to take the East tracks at the junction. Last lines were in reference to an old friend who's standard guess was always Kennedy Park.
From the bowels of the Bank they will come from the fight,
If heading this way Mr. Jones would have you stay to the right;
Do not wonder aimlessly like Mr. Brent in the dark,
How many times must I tell him it’s not in Kennedy Park.
Super Bowl reference on the day of the game, with Casey Jones telling you to take the East tracks at the junction. Last lines were in reference to an old friend who's standard guess was always Kennedy Park.
Clue #10 - Monday, February 5th:
If the conifer way is jammed try this speaks the pop quiz;
One hundred something or something the common man says;
No better perch could he have this one called the man,
The comings and goings he witnessed not long after it began.
About the new light at Redwood into the park and Dan Cole (the common man-who grew up in Coon Rapids always referencing 13 and 14 this and that). Old entrance roads are 113th and 114th.Second part references Stan "the man" Allen who's family home was across Northdale at the old entrance to the park and who was very active in the Little League and CRAA.
If the conifer way is jammed try this speaks the pop quiz;
One hundred something or something the common man says;
No better perch could he have this one called the man,
The comings and goings he witnessed not long after it began.
About the new light at Redwood into the park and Dan Cole (the common man-who grew up in Coon Rapids always referencing 13 and 14 this and that). Old entrance roads are 113th and 114th.Second part references Stan "the man" Allen who's family home was across Northdale at the old entrance to the park and who was very active in the Little League and CRAA.
Clue #11 - Tuesday, February 6th:
Down through the village with a broomstick in his hand,
Here comes Rocky our mascot and looking quite grand;
He spins and he dekes with feet quick and light,
Rushes in on the net and then misses high and right.
Had to get Rocky in , final location was approximately high and right of the south goal of the hockey rink.
Down through the village with a broomstick in his hand,
Here comes Rocky our mascot and looking quite grand;
He spins and he dekes with feet quick and light,
Rushes in on the net and then misses high and right.
Had to get Rocky in , final location was approximately high and right of the south goal of the hockey rink.
Clue #12 - Wednesday, February 7th:
Back in the day there could be hundreds in line,
Shallow holes often filled with a mineral fine;
Here in this place where many offer a swing,
Here in this place where at night the sky was the king.
This clue references the line up area when the 4th of July parade used to start here, second line is 'sand" , third softball swings, and finally the fireworks.
Back in the day there could be hundreds in line,
Shallow holes often filled with a mineral fine;
Here in this place where many offer a swing,
Here in this place where at night the sky was the king.
This clue references the line up area when the 4th of July parade used to start here, second line is 'sand" , third softball swings, and finally the fireworks.
Clue #13 - Thursday, February 8th:
Just over the barrier from where the Harmon would be home,
Just out of the field where Kirby would roam;
The Chili Challenge is today, to the VFW if you wish,
With the Super Bowl here we should have made it HOT DISH.
This clue is in reference to Field #3 Harmon, although after I posted it I found a different layout of Sand Creek where this was Field #4 (sorry, not sure which one is correct.) Kirby-center field of course. Great Chili Challenge by the way.
Just over the barrier from where the Harmon would be home,
Just out of the field where Kirby would roam;
The Chili Challenge is today, to the VFW if you wish,
With the Super Bowl here we should have made it HOT DISH.
This clue is in reference to Field #3 Harmon, although after I posted it I found a different layout of Sand Creek where this was Field #4 (sorry, not sure which one is correct.) Kirby-center field of course. Great Chili Challenge by the way.
Clue #14 - Friday, February 9th:
Speaking of food here this place is quite new,
Walking tacos and hot dogs to name just a few;
From the opposite corner as the story would go,
You may see Rocky out digging for his ball in the snow.
Referencing the new concession stand/warming house opposite corner would point you in its direction.
Speaking of food here this place is quite new,
Walking tacos and hot dogs to name just a few;
From the opposite corner as the story would go,
You may see Rocky out digging for his ball in the snow.
Referencing the new concession stand/warming house opposite corner would point you in its direction.
Clue #15 - Saturday, February 10th:
Final clues would have put you up at the trail intersection above the pond and talked of the ground level trail lights. By Sunday I think even Brent could have found it. I hope you had fun. I know I did. Thank you Diane Buzsta for keeping the Snowflake Days tradition in Coon Rapids going. Hope to see you all at the Coon Rapids Ice Center on Sunday for a lot of family fun.
Final clues would have put you up at the trail intersection above the pond and talked of the ground level trail lights. By Sunday I think even Brent could have found it. I hope you had fun. I know I did. Thank you Diane Buzsta for keeping the Snowflake Days tradition in Coon Rapids going. Hope to see you all at the Coon Rapids Ice Center on Sunday for a lot of family fun.
Clue #16 - Sunday, February 11th:
THE 2017 MEDALLION
HAS BEEN FOUND!
(In Erlandson Park behind the trees up the hill from the path by the black fence)
Congratulations to Stuart & Shannon Gates
(and Danny & Isabelle)!
