WIN $500

Follow the clues. Find the medallion.

THE FIRST CLUE IS OUT!

Check back for updates on when the papers hit newstands! We will keep you informed so you can be among the first to get your hands on the first clue.

Follow the clues exclusively in issues of The Freeman’s Journal and Hometown Oneonta during this year’s Cooperstown Winter Carnival and you could find the hidden medallion that wins you $500!

SEE OUR FULL WINTER CARNIVAL PAGE

THE OFFICIAL RULES ARE AS LISTED BELOW:

1. WHERE:
Medallion will only be hidden on Village Public Property.
a. Medallion will NOT be hidden on private property.
b. Medallion will NOT be hidden on Doubleday Field.
c. Medallion will NOT be hidden in any construction sites.

**No Village property will be dug up or destroyed during the Medallion Hunt.

2. WHO:
Anyone can participate in the Medallion Hunt, EXCEPT:
a. Immediate family members of the Winter Carnival Committee are INELIGIBLE to win the Medallion Hunt prize.
b. All contestants under the age of 18 must have permission of a parent or guardian to participate.
c. All contestants agree that the Freeman’s Journal and the Cooperstown Winter Carnival Committee, their advertisers and agents, and the Village of Cooperstown and town of Otsego will have no liability whatsoever, and will be held harmless by contestants of any injuries, losses, or damages of any kind resulting in whole of, in part, directly or indirectly, from acceptance, possession, misuse or use of the prizes or participation in contest.
More Info: CooperstownCarnival.org

3. WHEN:
Clues about the location will be published by the Freeman’s Journal for three weeks prior to Winter Carnival.
a. When the medallion is found, the finder must immediately return it to the Cooperstown Winter Carnival Committee,
by calling 607-282-2762.
b. The winner will be required to execute and return a CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY and GENERAL RELEASE FORM within 14 days of notification. If winner is under the age of 18, the Certificate must be signed by his or her parent or guardian. Non-compliance may result in disqualification.