Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce


Waterana Medallion Hunt Clues: Thursday, July 28, 2016
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Waterama Medallion Hunt Clues, Rules, & Prize Instructions

Clue: (Each day's newest clue is in red, italics below)

This Waterama turns the corner after 60 yrs and there’s even more reason to be giddy
As we’re commemorating 2 sesquicentennials, one for the county & one for the city.
So as you greet your neighbors with a kind word, smile, or some “high-fivin”
Let’s count our blessings that all three are not only viable, but really quite thrivin!
 
In these one hundred and fifty year celebrations, it’s proper to review our history.
What drew and continues to attract residents and visitors is certainly no mystery;
And as we ply our lives across its’ waters, what remains from our paths’ wake
Is most often quiet calm and stillness… for there is nothing we can take…
 
Except the memories! For they are ours forever, and it’s our stories that we leave;
Many retold in oral traditions while those in print, fortunately we can retrieve:
Beginning with surveyors notes and observations and later early county papers
Highlighting “current” events, proceedings, local news and human - interest capers.
 
On early Walden township county platbooks  was found the surname of Mars.
Yes, the very same that appears yet today on M&Ms, and other chocolate bars!
You’ve probably heard of Thompson’s Water Seal, one of Glenwood’s very own
Former residents whose MN avenue building displays their family name set in stone.
 
Grains/dairy, business solutions, computer systems, & airline industry support
Are but only a few of the commodities in today’s global economy that we export.
And Lake Minnewaska continues to be on the map as a popular destination
For vacations, reunions, weddings, fishing, boating, and other water recreation.

Older farmers will remember that radio bit o’er summers early morning haze;
While in the wintertime their kids would tune in to hear of school closings or delays.
For a couple days WCCO is taking their ‘Goin’ to the Lake’ show to our little town
Welcome Ali. Matt, and John, continuing their tradition of broadcasting reknown.

In the decade after the 1st Waterama, Olympian Jesse Owens was here to speak
In the 80’s, Jesse Jackson spoke at the cths when times on the farm looked bleak.
While there have been still others with reputation of national or international fame
None are more important than those on the street, who smile and call you by name.
 

Rules:
  1. The medallion clue is announced at 9:00 a.m. on KMGK Magic 107.1 FM and can also be found in printed format posted on the front door of the Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber & Welcome Center, located behind Subway, at 7 First Street NW, Glenwood, MN 56334 following the radio announcement
  2. The medallion is placed on public property, not private property
  3. The medallion is NOT placed in construction areas, so no need to venture in to an unsafe environment
  4. The medallion is NOT placed inside of any businesses or buildings, so no need to venture inside to search for the medallion
Prize:

When the medallion is found, the lucky finder will be announced on the Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber & Welcome Center Website, KMGK Magic 107.1 FM, and the Pope County Tribune!

If you happen to be the lucky person to find the medallion, please bring it to the Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber & Welcome Center, located behind Subway, at 7 First Street NW, Glenwood, MN 56334 to claim your $100 Minnewaska Dollar Prize! Be prepared for a photo as well as to share the details of your medallion hunt adventure!

Happy Hunting!
Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce - Waterana Medallion Hunt Clues: Thursday, July 28, 2016