Solve the Puzzle

The Treasure Hunt has begun.  The complete puzzle is available in all of our sponsor's stores, but to get you started, the first half of the puzzle is shown below.  Here are the instructions to get started:

The treasure hunt box is locked by 2 locks.  To open the locks, you must find the combinations by solving the riddles below.  If your answers open the locks, take 2 keys and sign the treasure hunt log. Then lock the box back up for the next competitor.

To find the hidden treasure you need to collect information from throughout the 19th Ward, possibly browse the web, hit the library, and solve the following math problems. Good luck!

The answer for each question is a number which you add or subtract to get the final number, which is the combination for one of the locks.

Puzzle for 2nd Lock...


What year is on the cornerstone on the former West High School.

 

 

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The Southwest Branch of the YMCA was originally on Arnett Blvd and Kenwood Avenue. That building was built in

 

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How many West High Students are listed in their memorial plaque as having given their lives in the World War. 

 

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Part of the 19th ward was originally a 30 acre subdivision.  Its School was named for this subdivision and was built in 1913. This school is known as School ?

 

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At Menezes’ Pizza how much is a 8” Medium Steak Sub (round this to the nearest dollar)

 

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On the application form for the Southwest YMCA, add the 2 numbers in the bottom right box on the front side of the application

 

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St. Monica church is named after St. Monica, a black woman born in Africa who later married a white Roman politician named Patricus. What year was she born

 

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Total=the combination for lock Number 2

 

 

Puzzle for 1st Lock...

What time does the 19th Ward 5K Run/Walk start on Friday, June 5
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There is a small cemetery in the 19th Ward.  What year was this cemetery established by the Wadsworths
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Which 19th Ward bus route takes you to the MCC

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How much is a Gourmet Bath Bar- Bubble Bath at Sensuous Satiables

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At Boulder Coffee how much is a Bulls Head Ham & Swiss Panini

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What is the address of the former Carr’s pharmacy on Genesee Street

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The cornerstone of St. Monica church on Genesee Street was laid in what year

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To find this number, you need to find the book "Superman from the Thirties to the Eighties" at the Arnett Library.  Open the book, find the hidden number, and return to the shelf where you found it.

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Total = the combination for lock Number  1

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