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Submitted by Administrator on Wed, 05/31/2017 - 13:19

Here are the rules:

  • is always located within the La Crosse city limits.
  • is never buried in the ground.
  • is always on public property.
  • is accessible 24 hours, BUT posted hours should be observed.
  • fits in the palm of a hand.
  • may be camouflaged. 


The person finding the official Oktoberfest Medallion should call the number on the back of the medallion. The finder must wear an official, current-year Oktoberfest button to collect the entire prize package, which includes $500 cash, two tickets to the Festmaster's Ball, several gift certificates, and a miniature replica medallion, compliments of Satori Arts. The hunt is sponsored by Wipfli, LLP. Gift certificates have been donated by Downtown Mainstreet.

Hunt information
Dates:
First Clue:Monday, September 17, 2012
Found on:Friday, September 21, 2012
Finders:
NameHometown
Emily Manske Chaseburg
Prize:
Maximum Prize:$500 plus extras
Awarded Prize:$500 plus extras
Location:
General Location:Houska Park
Exact Location:Under the footbridge leading to the park
Concealer:Leaves
Clues
Clue #1
Published on Monday, September 17, 2012
It’s “All About Fest” this year,
Prepare your maps and head out with no fear;
The medallion hunt is once again the game,
Sift through all the clues to sniff out this year’s claim
Explanation:
The 2012 medallion hunt is underway. The phrase “sniff out” hints that the area is known for a unique smell, and for animals that like to sniff.
 
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Clue #2
Published on Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Leaves green, yellow and orange under a crisp, clear blue sky,
Google, the Web and history will help you demystify;
Sit among the freshly fallen leaves,
Let’s hope these early clues don’t deceive.
Explanation:
Leaves and trees are prevalent to the area where the medallion is
located. Some of the hints given in the clues can be tracked down
on the Web, as well as historical documents.
 
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Clue #3
Published on Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Native names, a tool and color originate some of them,
For tourists and locals, these seven are a gem;
The main stream of transportation of years gone by,
The teens can make many things go awry.
Explanation:
One of the area’s seven rivers is key to locating the spot. The
Mississippi is highlighted, as it played the largest role in the city’s
early transportation. When the river stage reaches the teens, it
starts to cause flooding problems in the area where the medallion
is hidden
 
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Clue #4
Published on Thursday, September 20, 2012
White was dominant along with many another hardwood,
Six billion board feet was the Coulee Region’s lifeblood;
Denton, Rublee, Colman and John Paul,
Just some of the names for the time’s windfall.
Explanation:
La Crosse’s lumbering history is key to the area of where the
medallion is. Two in the lumbering business, Colman and John
Paul, donated the land, Isle La Plume, near the medallion’s
location.
 
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Clue #5
Published on Friday, September 21, 2012
A Vermont-born businessman of his time,
This logger’s success led to his mayoral climb;
No longer “barren,” but rather a hub for recreation,
Sit back and enjoy watching fun in the sun.
Explanation:
Albert Pettibone, one of the city’s early lumber barons and
mayors, donated Barron Island to the city. From the shores of
Houska Park, you can easily sit back and watch the fun at
Pettibone Park.
 
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Clue #6
A depository for residential, commercial and industrial waste,
After 50 years the area received a new face;
The boys — and girls — of summer now take part,
Others pass by with hopes of achieving a green heart.
Explanation:
One of the city’s old landfill sites on Isle La Plume was covered
and is now the site of Caroll Field, which is in the neighborhood of
medallion’s location. People hoping to help green efforts drop off
waste in the area.
 
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Clue #7
The area can be foul in more ways than one,
Despite that reputation it became a place for recreation and fun;
The barber on the city council came up with the plan,
Near mid-century the area was named for the alderman
Explanation:
Alderman and barber Joseph Houska suggested that Isle La
Plume not only hold the city wastewater treatment facility, but also
be the site of a park, despite odors from the facility and brewery.
 
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Clue #8
With the city’s 19th century industry lumbering,
Water, barley and hops took an upswing;
Gund, J. Michel and Bartl started the industry’s clan,
Eventually the industry was taken over by a Heileman.
Explanation:
The city’s brewing industry — particularly where the old Heileman
brewery was located —is close to the hiding spot.
 
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Clue #9
Near the end (or start) of a double trio you’ll reach the ‘hood,
The main path for the man-made livelihood;
In another direction you’ll cook up a new route,
Go north and find the mark near a roundabout.
Explanation:
State Highway 33 leads into Hood Street and the Niedbalski
Bridge, the main way for automobiles to get to Isle La Plume.
There are also bridges at the south (Cook Street) and north
(Market Street) ends of the island.
 
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Clue #10
If it’s still out there for this last clue,
Then it’s been a dog-gone clever writing coup;
Walk the planks toward a Kennedyesque flare,
A crack on the path exposes the hidden hardware.
Explanation:
Through one of the cracks of the bridge north of the dog park
leading to the continuous burning flame from the brewery on
Market Street is where you’ll find the Oktoberfest medallion.
 
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