Photo Essay: Scavenger Hunt Across Newton, Kansas

Newton, Kansas---Question: What do people do for fun who come from around the world to gather for a family reunion?

Answer: A scavenger hunt that brought out personalities and driving habits that no one would have expected! 

  (A special thanks to the Newton City Librarians for special help that day!)

QUESTION: Standing 17 feet tall with a hat in his hand, he celebrates the Turkey Red Wheat the Mennonites brought to this land in their pilgrimage. (All team members must try to look like him in the picture.)

 

ANSWER: Mennonite settler statue, Athletic Park

QUESTION:With tiles of blue and white that change color when seen at different angles, it celebrates one of the most beautiful parts of Kansas. You will find two people who are always there. Pose with them.

ANSWER: Blue Sky Mural, Centennial Park

QUESTION: Near Newton’s oldest building in continuous use, you’ll find an even older school. Look as studious as possible in the picture you take.

ANSWER:  Carnegie Library/ Historical one room Kellas School

               FAMILY DEBATE: Several opted for Anderson Book Store as the oldest structure IN CONTINUOUS USE...and took the school photos in front of former original Newton High.

QUESTION: Follow the kids to where the dragon shoots water out of its mouth.

ANSWER: Public water park in Spring Lake housing development

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

QUESTION:One corner of 24th and Kansas Ave. you’ll find a “Tornado shelter”. Fit as many people as you can and take a picture inside.

ANSWER: demo tornado shelter for sale at site

This team went to 24th street North instead of South...finding no shelter, they did what Kansans do: found a ditch!

 

 

QUESTION: Next to the Breadbasket, a building stands that represents what is sold in the restaurant. Pose with the smoke stack in the photo. 

ANSWER: Old Mill Building (formerly a flour mill)

Photo Theme: Wheat blowing in the Kansas wind.

 

 QUESTION: Near a tall statue, a tunnel of cedar lead the way to where music is played. Pose like you are playing in a band. 

ANSWER: Band Shell in Athletic Park

QUESTION: Amtrak comes in back, find cool relief near it and pose like it's a very hot day.

ANSWER: Historic Train station front fountain

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Special Thanks to Rebecca Trego and Susan Harding for organizing hunt.

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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