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Submitted by Administrator on Wed, 02/08/2017 - 14:22

2017 Horseshoe Found near MW Savage Elementary School

Mark Halmrast and his 3 children, Daniel, Sarah and Jacob found the horseshoe late last night. They are 18 year residents and this is their first time hunting for the horseshoe. Mark said, "This was a fun family event that the whole family really got into it. They enjoyed discussing the hard clues and the 4th one unlocked the puzzle for them.  They felt more connected to the community, and we look forward to their riding on the DPHS float in the parade on Saturday at 11:00l"  Congratulations to the Halmrast family.

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Hunt information
Dates:
First Clue:Friday, May 26, 2017
Found on:Friday, June 16, 2017
Finders:
NameHometown
Mark Halmrast Savage
Daniel Halmrast Savage
Sarah Halmrast Savage
Jacob Halmrast Savage
Prize:
Maximum Prize:$100
Awarded Prize:$100
Location:
General Location:MW Savage Elementary School
Exact Location:
Concealer:
Clues
Clue #1
Published on Friday, May 26, 2017
Dan threw a shoe, a rare miscue – but away it flew & now he’s blue.
With the help of you, a real gumshoe, construe the clue & a prize you’re due.
With daring do & a button or two, search avenue & all fescue – any public grounds will do.
Please find Dan’s shoe & money you’ll accrue, And a rendezvous with a now happy horse & his shoe!
Explanation:
This clue directs you is just a reminder of the rules that you need to purchase a button to win the $100 prize and the shoe can be found on any piece of public property in Savage.​
 
Clue Rating: 
3
Average: 3 (1 vote)
Clue #2
Published on Friday, June 2, 2017
T'wards stars & bars and service of Carr's,
On land of a variety of immigrants.
Though Dan can't lope, you do bring hope.
Explanation:
This clue directs you to the northern older area of the city to search. "Stars" refers to Hollywood Park, "bars" refers to where old bars like Earl & Dorothy's, Kaufenber's, The Budweiser Club, the VFW or the Dan Patch Lounge used to be. Today's bars would be Niesen's or the Legion. "Carr's" refers to the landowner Carr who owned property near where the shoe was. It also refers to service stations like Egan's Texaco or Rob's Auto. "Variety" refers to Kearney's Variety store located in the area as well as landowners other than Carr & Kearney like Nixon & Hayes.
 
Clue Rating: 
3
Average: 3 (1 vote)
Clue #3
Published on Friday, June 9, 2017
Think presidents of yore-
On street names of fore,
Like grapes near one twenty four.
Explanation:
"Presidents" refers to Nixon & Hayes who were landowners in Hamilton. The old street name of grapes refers to Vine Street and 124th Street, north of the location of the shoe.
 
Clue Rating: 
3
Average: 3 (1 vote)
Clue #4
Published on Friday, June 16, 2017
Near Christians sing the olde Rock Of Ages,
This M. W. has volumes of pages.
Explanation:
​"Christians sing" would be at St. John's and "volumes of pages" can be found at M. W. Savage Elementary School.
 
Clue Rating: 
0
No votes yet
Clue #5
Where mulch abounds,
With a rock around,
"Tis there the shoe can be found.
Explanation:
The shoe was hidden in the mulch by the big rock in from of M. W. Savage Elementary School.
 
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