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2011 RCU Aquabug Information
(Please note: the clues posted on this page are for your convenience only, it is recommended for you to stay-tuned
to the radio stations or visit RCU directly for the most up-to-date clues. Thank you and best of luck!)
RCU Aquabug ‘Medallion’ Contest
Join in the celebration of the 2011 Aquafest celebration and hunt for the RCU Aquabug Medallion. The ‘bug’ is hidden on public property within the Rice Lake Area School District. Clues are posted at 10:30am and 3:30pm daily at the RCU Rice Lake office, announced on radio stations WJMC, WAQE, WKFX, and placed on the official website (www.aquafestonline.com) as time allows.
The finder receives a $2000 EE Savings Bond or $1,000 in cash, if turned in with-in 12 hours of finding and is wearing an Aquafest button. Non-members or RCU members in good standing are eligible.

Please respect public property as you hunt for this years ‘bug’.

The bug medallion needs to be turned with-in 12 hours of finding. You must be wearing an Aquafest Button. Take the medallion to RCU at 1421 South Main Street (234-3319) during regular business hours for verification. After hours the finder of the medallion needs to call 715-296-0839. You will be asked by a committee member to verify that you have found the 2011 RCU medallion. The prize will be awarded on Sunday- June 19, 2011, at City Park during the awards ceremony at the end of the Duck Chase. Paper work will need to be completed and a photo will be requested accepting the prize from RCU.

Click here to download the winner information form.

The Clues:

June 10, 2011 - 10:30am
Clue #1
Remember to “Chart” your journey,
Because it can be so “O..O..O” tough,
No time to play with toys…
Go south where the wood is rough!

June 10, 2011 - 3:30pm
Clue #2
Right is west and west is right,
Leave CM behind and you‘ll be on tracks,
Now right is right so go right again,
But no time to stop to buy a fax!

June 11, 2011 - 10:30am
Clue #3
You can “Catch the Wave”
and you “Can’t Beat the Feeling”,
Stay in the shadows,
to avoid the peeling!

June 11, 2011 - 3:30pm
Clue #4
They’re both combined,
When it’s time…
Ten pines in lines,
Henry says you‘re doing fine!

June 12, 2011 - 10:30am
Clue #5
More north we go,
Then a waggle east for a bit,
Then north for a bit more,
To the market that’s a store!

June 12, 2011 - 3:30pm
Clue #6
Allen says “Go West Young Man”
“If you want to catch the train“,
“No time to waste Oil”,
“Because There’s a lot of distance you’ll gain!”

June 13, 2011 - 10:30pm
Clue #7
Again you go right,
Are you getting a “Complex”?
Be a sport about this game,
Because it’s right to the Elf next!

June 13, 2011 - 3:30pm
Clue #8
No time for storage, finally a left turn,
White or red, the cross is in line,
No time for a drink, no time to learn,
So right you go to those experienced in time!

June 14, 2011 - 10:30pm
Clue #9
A quick stop for gas, you and Fido are on your way,
It’s the Main push to the bug, stay south, OK?…
Past Blings and things, past sparkles and purses and play,
Past pic’s and big sticks, even past the banks you say?
 

June 14, 2011 - 3:30pm
Clue #11
No time to park, no time for a cone,
Snap to it! Get going!
It’s the Quest for the bug,
No time for slowing!

June 15, 2011 - 10:30
Clue #12

Want a sandwich with your Brew, “hold the mayo” you say?
Or a taco is your taste, maybe an egg roll today?
I want some pizza that’s hot, whether to go or to stay,
Darn! Spilled on my shirt, need them to take the stain away!

June 15, 2011 - 3:30
Clue #13

If you’re happy for an hour why not be happy all day!
Make a trade with the monkey and get some cash today!
The King knows best and the General knows deals,
But Kevin and Don know how to fix your wheels!

 
June 16, 2011 - 10:30
Clue #14

Let’s be Frank about this chase,
The time is not a waste,
Whether it’s apples or peaches,
We’re now at the bug’s home base!
 

 
June 16, 2011 - 3:30
Clue #15

Is it a road we take?
Or by chance a trail?
It’s a Lane! To the beach!
Take your fruit without fail!

 
Aquabug 2011 has been found!
It was it Veteran’s Park off Orchard Beach Lane! It was found by a group of 4 gals.
Jennifer Linville, Anona Flod, Kelly Ann Cusick, Barbara Lenzen
Thanks for participating!

2011 Aquabug winners

Photo by John Nelson, Aquafest Photographer

The Aquafest committee and RCU congratulate Kelly Anne Cusick, Anona Flod, Barbara Lenzen and Jennifer Linville on finding the 2011 Aquabug medallion. The group of friends found the Aquabug hiding at Veteran’s Park on Thursday afternoon, June 16 by following the clues that included; “Peaches and apples”-(Orchard Beach Lane) that took them to this year’s hiding spot. The group elected to split the prize money, each receiving $250. They will use their winnings in a variety of ways including education, attending other festivals, savings and a new stereo system for a automobile.

The prize was awarded at Rice Lake City Park by RCU branch manager-Anita Soley on Sunday, June 19, 2011 at the annual awards ceremony announcing the winners of Aquafest Grand Parade and Rotary Duck Chase.

The Aquafest Committee would like to thank RCU for sponsoring the contest and local radio stations, WJMC, WKFX, and WAQE for airing the daily clues and DCS Netlink for posting the clues electronically on the official Aquafest Website, www.aquafestonline.com
 

2010 Aquabug winner



The medallion was found near the campuses of WITC and UW-BCC and this is the second year that Gavin followed the clues and won the contest.

Gavin elected to receive $1,000 cash for finding this year’s bug instead of a $2,000 savings bond. Gavin was presented a check on Sunday, June 20 at the Rice Lake City Park during the annual Aquafest contest award ceremony. RCU Rice Lake Branch representative-Mary Ann Dostal awarded the prize to Gavin. Gavin remarked that he would use the prize money to pay bills.

The Aquafest Committee would like to thank RCU for sponsoring the contest and local radio stations, WJMC, WKFX, and WAQE for airing the daily clues and DCS Netlink for posting the clues electronically.