Medallion Hunt

The Medallion was found this morning, January 6th, 2012. Thank you to all who participated. You're all invited to the awards and reception tomorrow January 7th at 6pm at The Station Bar & Grill.

Clue 1: A gold medallion as nice as me, need extra protection I’m sure you will see. What’s circled around me, you eventually will see, is also helping to protect a tree.

Clue 2:  If Horace Greeley was visiting downtown, his famous quote of some renoun, would help you get pointed in the right way and start you toward where I decided to stay

Clue 3:  You are getting closer I am betting if you are surrounded by pine, hardwoods in a prairie setting.  I am wrapped in plastic with a note just for you, but don’t look in the tall grass, I am not in plain view.

Clue 4:  When the settlers arrived where I can be found, the area no doubt was good hunting ground. Now, if you hear shots afar it’s marksmen practicing their aim. They can be heard from where I’ll be claimed.

 
Clue 5:  Near the shore of the Mississippi, pass through the gate, Everyone is racing to find me so you better not be late.  I’m tucked up near something that is still growing. Come close and see the black protection that is showing.

Clue 6: Montissippi Park is where you will find me. Down by the dock by the lonely elm tree. Where I am at you need not go far once you’ve arrived and parked your car. 

Click here for clues or stop at the Monticello Chamber (205 Pine Street, Monticello) for the printed list of clues to find the hidden Tackle Box of prizes.

If you find the Medallion, please come to the Station Bar & Grill on Saturday, January 7th at 6pm to recieve your prize!

U.S. Smoosh Racing Championships

Sat, January 7th, 2012 
2 to 5 p.m.
**Location Changed from 4th Street to The pond that is located west of Highway 25 on Chelsea Road between Moon Motor Sports and Dahlheimer Beverage on the south side of Chelsea Road. 

Cost $20/team of 4

Is your team up to the challenge? 
What exactly IS a Smoosh Race?  Teams of 4 attach their shoes to two 8 foot 2x4s and race 25 yards down and back (50 yards total) in the snow.  It sounds easy, but falls (and laughs) are inevitable!  Mixed teams, ages over 18 welcome, Team Themes Encouraged!  Will your team win a prize?  Click Here to see an example of Smooshing.

(Note: “click here” demonstrates one of the Monticello heats from 2011.)

Pictured to the Right is last year's 1st Place Team- Schlenner Wenner & Company

Geocache Search

January 1^st- 7^th, 2012

Get your hand held GPS systems and find the hidden caches! Geocaching is a treasure hunt for the whole family. Click here for the first coordinates or can be picked up at the Monticello Chamber Office (205 Pine Street, Monticello) Open 9-4pm M-F.

Welcome to the Monticello Chamber of Commerce Geo-cache Hunt for 2012.  Before you begin, be aware that due to lack of snow I have carefully hidden the caches in locations that are not easily noticeable.  You will have to be creative in your hunt.  Some of course are easier than others.  If you get stuck, but want to continue, visit our website on Wednesday for hints and clues to the first 2 sites, Thursday will have 2 more clues, Friday 2 more. Please do not give up to easily, that’s part of the fun.  Please be courteous and return the cache as you left it for the next seeker.  At G4, there is a bonus cache nearby.  You do not need to locate the bonus cache to continue, but if you are the first to find it, there is cash waiting for you.  All who search, please come to the Station bar & Grill on Saturday evening at 6:00 PM to be recognized.  Also it will give you an opportunity to SMACK me for being a little trickier this year.  Good Luck.
Clue #1   N 45 17 823    W 93 46 254

January 4, 2012 Clue.....

G1 location :       You’ve found Swan park, and survived the ride, it’s not what’ on the sign, but what’s inside.

G2 Location:       This is a tough one as both items are white, you can see the wire, but the cache is out of site.

G3 location:        Softball park, Home runs go here. But so does garbage, and empty cans of beer.

G4 location:        Adventure seekers and hikers come here often,  cache is near stones and Frisbee coffins

G5 location:    Kmart parking lot, for people in need,  You’ll need to kneel for this cache to read
G6 location:    Just a slip of paper, near the juice. Tells you where to find the cache you silly goose

Pond Hockey Tournament (4 on 4)

January 7^th, 2012- 8am-5pm

** Location changed from 4th street to The pond is located west of Highway 25 on Chelsea Road between Moon Motor Sports and Dahlheimer Beverage on the south side of Chelsea Road. 

Cost is $125/ team (4-6 people) 50% of the registration is paid to the team champions! (Must be 18 or older to participate)

Reception & Awards

Recption at The Station Bar & Grill (513 Pine Street, Monticello) Following the Frostbite Activities starting at 6pm