Can you find this?
Published 8:00 am Friday, February 12, 2010
The Big Freeze is holding a hunt for a medallion, and the clues are given each day in the Albert Lea Tribune. You can see the clue even sooner at AlbertLeaTribune.com.
You do not have to dig in soil to find the medallion. It might be covered with snow or concealed in some way.
Do not go on private property looking for medallion.
The medallion will be on public land and within the city limits of Albert Lea.
Here is the clue for today:
Wes Craven directed this classic movie
A remake was made in 2009
Nightmare on Elm Street is also one
Just focus on looking before you run out of time
Robin Williams will put you on the right leg
The Lane to travel is short and sweet
This $300 will help your nest egg
Bring the medallion to the chili meet.
You will blow the roof off your house
If you find the treasure
Go out on a limb
And reach in for your pleasure
Here is the clue from Thursday:
You’re on the right path and
You can sing in two part harmony
But be sure to have a Ziplock bag with you
Because Mel Brooks made a protein famous in this comedy
Here is the clue from Wednesday:
A chiropractor will not help you
In this wintery hunt
You will need to go further south
And the center of town to be blunt
Ice fishing was the rage February Seven
Many holes were drilled to catch the prize
You don’t have to fish to find money heaven
Just follow the clues and use your eyes
Here is the clue from Tuesday:
Trees exist where you want to be
There are 42 of these to explore
Which part of town do you want to see
This clue makes sure that less is more
Clay in a circle and all wrapped up for you
Go south and east to be on track
You are getting closer and about at your due
Bring the kids carrying on your back.
Here is the clue from Monday:
Take out your family and all your friends
You can use flashlights, mittens and boots
Be sure that you have available your depends
Because you just might uncover the loot
Public lands are your best bet you see
How many areas and directions can you travel
The $300 must be spent in Albert Lea
Make sure that the road you walk is gravel
Here is the clue from Sunday:
You don’t have to dig
You don’t have to leave the city
All you have to do it is fig(ure)
Out where we hid the “dity”
Please don’t use a shovel
Be sure to dress warm and cozy
The medallion can’t be seen by the Hubble
But if you find it you will win a doozy
Hitchcock did a movie with Cary
Directions are vital for you to strike it rich
Look in the wilderness and don’t you bury
Your enthusiasm which will keep it at a fever pitch
The Big Freeze takes place on Saturday starting at 9 a.m. at Frank Hall Park. It features a polar plunge, broomball, snowmobile races, softball and more.
Adam’s Originals Pottery created the medallion. The finder wins $300 in Chamber Bucks.
Look for an explanation of all the clues, where it was hidden and who won on Monday on AlbertLeaTribune.com and in your newspaper.