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1999 Pioneer Press Medallion Hunt

Submitted by Casey Trauer on

It's time for the Medallion Hunt! The first clue will appear on PioneerPlanet just after midnight Saturday, Jan. 22. Come back here to compare notes with other treasure seekers, but be certain you read the rules on the Planet's Winter Carnival page.

5000G

I like alot of parks, but there is one major thing bugging me. Why would they say not a golf course in the first clue. I think they were just pointing out it wouldn't be

IN the golf course itself. obviously it wouldn't be because that's distroying property. IN the 3rd clue it says a 9 and a 5 and somewhere a four. The way it is writen

"somewhere a four" makes me believe it's not connected to the 9 and 5. plus the "shout" part. that's what u do, shout four!!! thoughts?

Sun, 01/31/1999 - 9:05 PM Permalink
Grandma honeybearrr

Thanks Terry V. I tried your suggestion, but still have to log in, not to worry about it now...there is treasure to be found....will figure it out at a latter date. I'm back to

my maps, clues and any other resources that will help!

Sun, 01/31/1999 - 9:06 PM Permalink
ouchie

I thought of Linwood for a line of wood also (just another case of great minds thinking alike, wouldn't ya say?).

Sun, 01/31/1999 - 9:06 PM Permalink
freshman

jeloba--they haven't had all the letters yet, so it's hard to tell. Maybe try again after a few more clues

Sun, 01/31/1999 - 9:06 PM Permalink
human24

What if 'peak' means 'peek'?

Sun, 01/31/1999 - 9:06 PM Permalink
jim hunter

dug at the capital all night i have good leads and strong feelings i am going again tonight

Sun, 01/31/1999 - 9:06 PM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

That could be an interesting story. What if someone killed someone in a park and buried the body in the snow. But it just so happened that the medallion was hidden

in that very same park...

Sun, 01/31/1999 - 9:06 PM Permalink
No user inform…

Where is conway park???

Sun, 01/31/1999 - 9:06 PM Permalink
cats meow

Horbal, Woodrow, as in woodrow wilson ave on the south side of conway.

Sun, 01/31/1999 - 9:07 PM Permalink
California Dreamin'

Palace is WAY west of Snelling--don't try to take Snelling to get there. It's way down by the brewery. Take Randolph almost all the way down and turn north on

Bat street, and it's a block or two up. What makes you all think it's there, anyway? Don't worry, I won't beat you to it. I'm too exhausted even to stay up for the next

clue.

Sun, 01/31/1999 - 9:07 PM Permalink
Russ Payne

I have a few ideas of where it is hidden at Conway. I think it is about halfway down Conway St., Near the tennis courts, but not to close to the action (sledding

hill)-as in clue #2 I still don't get the 9-5-4 thing anyone know?

Sun, 01/31/1999 - 9:08 PM Permalink
hunt junkie

Palace is East of Snelling, just east of 35E before you get to west 7th on St. Clair.

Sun, 01/31/1999 - 9:11 PM Permalink
ouchie

If Palace is where you say it is, then it's way EAST of Snelling Av!

Sun, 01/31/1999 - 9:11 PM Permalink
Dingo Man!

dont know it is there but it fits come of the clues (well most of them) since its 10grand it maybe at a small park you never know

Sun, 01/31/1999 - 9:11 PM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

I've decided (for myself) that the first clue says its in a park. Its not on a golf course. Said park may or may not have a golf course but because we know we're going

to keep you confused for as long as possible, we just don't want you digging up any golf courses anywhere.

Sun, 01/31/1999 - 9:11 PM Permalink
Dingo Man!

dont know it is there but it fits come of the clues (well most of them) since its 10grand it maybe at a small park you never know

Sun, 01/31/1999 - 9:11 PM Permalink
freshman

think of the number of the bus that goes by the park you're thinking of, see if that works

Sun, 01/31/1999 - 9:11 PM Permalink
sharon w

Palace is actually EAST of Snelling

Sun, 01/31/1999 - 9:11 PM Permalink
Regalman

Violator or mushie are u in here???

Sun, 01/31/1999 - 9:11 PM Permalink
Grandma honeybearrr

Jeloba, what is the internet address to the site that anagrams words for you...I could play around there for a while and maybe come up with a new Idea or two.

Sun, 01/31/1999 - 9:12 PM Permalink
hunt junkie

When are these clues written? Summer, Fall, what? Anyone know?

Sun, 01/31/1999 - 9:13 PM Permalink
California Dreamin'

Sorry, I was trying to type with one hand and misspelled the street by Palace. It's BAY Street. Turn on Bay Street from Randolph--there's no light, so you have to

watch for it.

Sun, 01/31/1999 - 9:14 PM Permalink
Russ Payne

Whats 9-5-4 mean???

Sun, 01/31/1999 - 9:14 PM Permalink
freshman

so, has anyone called that line to see if it's been found yet?

Sun, 01/31/1999 - 9:15 PM Permalink
Socrates95

Granda HB, Just dropped by, what's the whole URL for Jeloba?

Sun, 01/31/1999 - 9:15 PM Permalink
California Dreamin'

You-re right, it is east of Snelling. I told you I was tired!

Sun, 01/31/1999 - 9:15 PM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

Technically, Palace is south of 35-E and east of Snelling. (Are we confusing you yet?) It is bordered by Jefferson and Palace, and Bay and View Ave.'s. It is just

down (literally) from Linwood.

Sun, 01/31/1999 - 9:16 PM Permalink
ouchie

Well, I think that I'm done for the night! GOOD LUCK to all who go out looking tonight!! I'll talk to ya tomorrow if it hasn't been found yet:):)

Sun, 01/31/1999 - 9:17 PM Permalink
Socrates95

Freshman, if somebody found it, it would be the biggest strike of luck in PP history. vbg.

Sun, 01/31/1999 - 9:17 PM Permalink
jim hunter

know its wrapped around a tree

Sun, 01/31/1999 - 9:17 PM Permalink
freshman

good luck to you too ouchie!

Sun, 01/31/1999 - 9:19 PM Permalink
Socrates95

Hunter, and how do we know that?

Sun, 01/31/1999 - 9:19 PM Permalink
freshman

good luck to you too ouchie!

Sun, 01/31/1999 - 9:19 PM Permalink
jim hunter

its across from the 9th hole and they use a 5 iron and its a par four

Sun, 01/31/1999 - 9:23 PM Permalink
Allison Wonderland

I don't know when the clues are written but I suspect the evil master probably does their scouting during the summer, pretending to be just another park visitor

enjoying the scenery. I can picture them picking their spot, writing down all the nearby landmarks, and then rushing off to their secret laboratory where they labor for

months trying to twist their clues into rhyme. There they dwell until the first snow when they emerge from their sanctuary on a hit and run mission to place the

medallion disguised in whatever piece of garbage was at hand. Of course this is just an artist's rendering and is in no way based on actual knowledge.

Sun, 01/31/1999 - 9:23 PM Permalink
human24

An anagram of 'glowing translucent' is 'lunar clowns getting'. Add 'peek' (peak), and you get "Lunar clowns getting peek", which means THE MEDALLION CAN

ONLY BE SEEN IN MOONLIGHT!!!

Sun, 01/31/1999 - 9:23 PM Permalink
Grandma honeybearrr

Socrates95 boy or boy am I new at this...what is a URL...I'm putting my ignorance right out there...I have not a clue!

Sun, 01/31/1999 - 9:24 PM Permalink
Terry

Allison! That is a perfect rendition of the clue writing! I can just see it!!!

Sun, 01/31/1999 - 9:25 PM Permalink
jim hunter

because they wrap the trees quite tight

Sun, 01/31/1999 - 9:25 PM Permalink
jeloba

Grandma - where you looking for the web address for the anagrams??

Sun, 01/31/1999 - 9:26 PM Permalink
freshman

what's this thing about wrapping trees?

Sun, 01/31/1999 - 9:26 PM Permalink
Russ Payne

Whats the 9-5-4? It's the only clue I don't understand

Sun, 01/31/1999 - 9:26 PM Permalink
Socrates95

Human24, sounds like the best thought yet here...and it is a blue moon...and we if stuff enough of us in VW to go hunt...while wearing big shoes...gotta go, my nose

fell off. lol.

Sun, 01/31/1999 - 9:26 PM Permalink
hunt junkie

human24, so glad you are not overanalyzing the clues. I think I saw some lunar clowns at Newell last night about 2:30 a.m. and 5 malt liqours into a 94pak

Sun, 01/31/1999 - 9:26 PM Permalink
Vickie M

Theres a house on the NW corner of Linwood park with a 95 in the address and the backstop at the SE corner of the park has a 4 on it!!!

Sun, 01/31/1999 - 9:27 PM Permalink
Dean Youngblood

What's the # you can can call to see if it's been found?

Sun, 01/31/1999 - 9:27 PM Permalink
California Dreamin'

I'm with Ouchie. I'm turning into a pumpkin. Godd night and good luck to you all! And thanks for the info!

Sun, 01/31/1999 - 9:28 PM Permalink
Socrates95

Grandma, skipping the W3 lesson, what's the address you type in for that site? :)

Sun, 01/31/1999 - 9:28 PM Permalink
freshman

I saw people digging at como today. Does anybody on think it's there? I don't see how the clues fit

Sun, 01/31/1999 - 9:28 PM Permalink
Russ Payne

Whats the 9-5-4? (For Conway Park) It's the only clue I don't understand

Sun, 01/31/1999 - 9:28 PM Permalink