I looked up the parks in Hugo, they seem to be about on par with Oakdale for amounts. If I go, I'd make a day of it on Saturday (assuming the hunt lasts that long).
Fox 99.1 (The Fox that Rocks) has been reading clues twice a day on the radio, but I haven't been following it too closely - and I cannot find any web site or link that follows up the clues. It's supposed to be $1000 cash or a $2000 EE-rated savings bond.
The City of Oakdale only released two clues to aid residents in their hunt for the elusive medallion before it was found:
Clue 1: Before we begin, let’s get one thing perfectly clear. Last year’s Clue number six fell not on deaf ear! The response was so passionate, the feedback resounding Ending this event appeared simply confounding. Some rules are the same. Others remain unchanged: You know the gig: to locate the medallion, no need to Swim, climb or dig – really!
Clue 2: Entertainment it has been, entertainment it shall remain. Locating this yearÂ’s disc will involve much less pain. For parents, for children, for friends hereÂ’s a thought: BubÂ’s DaddyÂ’s and veggies so close could be bought.
But it was enough information for one person to find the Summerfest medallion on Tuesday in Bethke Park.
Sue Barry, city clerk, didn't know who the medallion winner was when Patch spoke with her this morning.
"Someone really must have been hunting, because we only released two clues," Barry said.
Hopefully they release all the clues. I was waiting for some decent weather to go look.... just goes to show ya....
I looked up the parks in Hugo, they seem to be about on par with Oakdale for amounts. If I go, I'd make a day of it on Saturday (assuming the hunt lasts that long).
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Spring winds have done their bit of blowin,Â’
ItÂ’s now been months since it stopped snowin.Â’
As spring into the summer spins,
June 7, Hugo’s fête begins!
Thursday through Sunday at Lions Park,
The fun takes place. Come leave your mark.
Clue #2.
Good Neighbor Days is here at last!
As treasure, Spike is unsurpassed—
The holy grail of the serious searcher,
The love for adventure must be nurtured.
So bring the spouse, the progeny
To the city’s parks—all seventeen.1
Clue #3.
In this treasure marathon,
One thing you may depend upon.
Spike on public land is hidden.
No need to trespass. ItÂ’s forbidden.
Shovels, spades and digging? No way.
SpikeÂ’s above such things, okay?
Leave the spade at home as your good deed.
Read the rules.2 TheyÂ’re easy to read.
Clue #4. Thursday 8 a.m.
Your Spike success long overdue?
DonÂ’t miss a clue! Dreams do come true.
From park to park, go make the lap
Guided by an Open Space map.2
http://www.aquafestonline.com/index.htm
http://www.fox99.com/default.asp
Fox 99.1 (The Fox that Rocks) has been reading clues twice a day on the radio, but I haven't been following it too closely - and I cannot find any web site or link that follows up the clues. It's supposed to be $1000 cash or a $2000 EE-rated savings bond.
Clue #1
Before we begin, letÂ’s get one thing perfectly clear.
Last yearÂ’s Clue number six fell not on deaf ear!
The response was so passionate, the feedback resounding
Ending this event appeared simply confounding.
Some rules are the same. Others remain unchanged:
You know the gig: to locate the medallion, no need to
Swim, climb or dig – really!
Thinking Richard Walton for Oakdale with today's clue.
The City of Oakdale only released two clues to aid residents in their hunt for the elusive medallion before it was found:
Clue 1: Before we begin, let’s get one thing perfectly clear. Last year’s Clue number six fell not on deaf ear! The response was so passionate, the feedback resounding Ending this event appeared simply confounding. Some rules are the same. Others remain unchanged: You know the gig: to locate the medallion, no need to Swim, climb or dig – really!
Clue 2: Entertainment it has been, entertainment it shall remain. Locating this yearÂ’s disc will involve much less pain. For parents, for children, for friends hereÂ’s a thought: BubÂ’s DaddyÂ’s and veggies so close could be bought.
But it was enough information for one person to find the Summerfest medallion on Tuesday in Bethke Park.
Sue Barry, city clerk, didn't know who the medallion winner was when Patch spoke with her this morning.
"Someone really must have been hunting, because we only released two clues," Barry said.
Hopefully they release all the clues. I was waiting for some decent weather to go look.... just goes to show ya....
SUMMERFEST MEDALLION HUNT CLUE EXPLANATIONS
2012
CLUE #1:
Before we begin, letÂ’s get one thing perfectly clear.
last yearÂ’s clue number six fell not on deaf ear!
The response was so passionate, the feedback resounding
ending this event appeared simply confounding.
Some rules are the same. Others remain unchanged:
you know the gig: to locate the medallion, no need to swim, climb or dig – really!
EXPLANATION: Clue #1 references the second-to-last clue given in the 2011 hunt. There was serious
question about whether or not the hunt brought enough value to the community and with this question came the
possible end of the Medallion Hunt. The Oakdale Business & Professional Association, after considering
several emails from Medallion Hunt participants, felt this was a community event well worth keeping.
The last sentence is a typical bit of information to help remind all hunters that there is no need to go through
extraordinary efforts to locate the medallion. This year, the Medallion, based on some emails received, is very
openly hidden. Finally, this clue begins with the letter “B” which becomes a critical piece of information in
cracking the code for the medallion location.
CLUE #2:
Entertainment it has been, entertainment it shall remain.
locating this yearÂ’s disc will involve much less pain.
For parents, for children, for friends hereÂ’s a thought:
BubÂ’s DaddyÂ’s and veggies so close could be bought.
EXPANATION: The first letter of the clue, the letter “E” is an early tip for those who might crack the park
name. Additionally, In the early and mid-1970Â’s at the southeast corner of present day Granada Avenue and
Stillwater Boulevard there was a small wooden building that served as a summer vegetable stand. Along with
fresh vegetables that were harvested from the huge gardens that were on the south side of Stillwater Blvd, this
local icon, Bethke’s Market, also served various candies and the popular rope of gum know as a “Bub’s Daddy”
CLUE #3:
Thanks for the emails, all the input was great.
Your inspiration has altered the Summerfest Medallion hunt fate.
Rich, Jessica, Mario, Mariano, Leighla, Ken, Michael, Jennifer, Ed, Jed, Gabby, Joel, Michelle,
Don, Liz, Laura, Dave, and Sherri, this clue is for you: you’re students of the hunt – you’re first in our hearts!
EXPLANATION: The first letter of this clue, “T” is the third letter in the name Bethke – the park where the
medallion was hidden. Also, the names noted in this clue are a tribute to those who, in 2011, took the time and
submitted wonderful email comments, suggestions and outright pleas to keep the Medallion Hunt alive. Truly,
without their input, the Medallion Hunt this year and in future years would have been unlikely. Thanks again to
those noted in the clue. The statement you’re “students” of the hunt combines with “first” in our hearts to
reference the First Student Transportation building that is just west of Bethke Park on Stillwater Boulevard.
CLUE #4:
HigbeeÂ’s the name; Isaac N.
Never heard of him?
Oh, where have you been?
From Dubuque he had come to Dubuque he returned.
A notebook chuck full of all he had learned.
No time to relax, no time to rest.
He surveyed Township 29, Range 21 West.
EXPLANATION: Isaac N. Higbee was the Deputy Surveyor who was dispatched from the land office in
Dubuque Iowa to survey what was then part of Wisconsin Territory and is present day Oakdale. In surveyorÂ’s
language, a “township” is simply a piece of land that is 6 miles by 6 miles: 36 square miles. The Range is
relative to Meridian lines. Much of present day Oakdale is in Township 29. By itself, Township 29 and Range
21 will be of little help. However, in clue #6, Section 19 will significantly reduce the geographic area and help
direct medallion seekers to Bethke Park. For those more interested, the property identification number for your
residence will normally begin with the Section number, followed by the township and then the Range.
CLUE #5:
Katy PerryÂ’s a superstar many would say
her songs inspire and brighten our day.
There seems some question regarding her name
Katheryn Perry, Katheryn Hudson: are they not one in the same?
The first and the last name mean very little, but the middle
name, now that is the real star in this riddle.
EXPLANATION: This clue was used to engage the younger generations who would certainly know the name
Katy Perry. With some easy research, the clue notes the real key is KatyÂ’s middle name: Elizabeth. Of course
the last half of this name, “beth”, is a real tip toward the park name Bethke.
CLUE #6:
Evading you yet? The clues leaving you blue?
LetÂ’s introduce Section 19 to the number four clue.
The American Indians slept in it and
Mr. Whipple shouted “don’t squeeze it”
EXPANATION: As noted in the explanation for clue #4, this clue requires a l
Evading you yet? The clues leaving you blue?
LetÂ’s introduce Section 19 to the number four clue.
The American Indians slept in it and
Mr. Whipple shouted “don’t squeeze it”
EXPANATION: As noted in the explanation for clue #4, this clue requires a little research or knowledge about
Surveying and knowing your city in terms of Township, Range and Sections. Township 29, Range 21, Section
19, reduces the possible parks to a very few. As an added bit of information, the word teepee would be
derived from the clue of the American IndianÂ’s sleeping spot And Mr. Whipple who famously instructed
shoppers in his store to not squeeze the Charmin toilet paper (TP). This is the first reference to the exact
location of the medallion.
CLUE #7:
So, a little-known park, Bethke, is this yearÂ’s site.
We hope you were cautious and treated it right.
The park is a treasure itself, one everyone should see
The flowers, the trails the Teepee are free.
A Teepee you say? You canÂ’t be correct!
Oh, yes, we assure you, with wooden poles they did erect.
And inside the teepee, a log on which you may rest.
Attached to one end, the Medallion for 2012 Summerfest.
EXPLANATION: Typical of the last clue, this clue leads seekers directly to the medallion. On behalf of the
Oakdale Business & Professional Association, The City of Oakdale and Lillie Suburban Newspapers, we would
like to thank everyone for participating in this yearÂ’s hunt. Bethke Park is a lesser known park in the city but
certainly one that warrants a tour for its unique trails and amenities. If you have not had the opportunity to visit,
please do and as always respect this park as it is one more piece of our community that makes Oakdale such a
great place to live. Please join us again next year. As always, your comments and feedback are welcome and
appreciated. Send comments to: larry@larryeberhard.com
Clues thus far:
Clue 1:
Edina Realty has done it again
Hidden the Rivertown Days Medallion
Within City limits, you won't need a ladder, a shovel or pick.
Just open your eyes and you'll be the winner without any trick.
Clue 2:
Is it west young men, women & children this year?
Maybe north, south or east?
Put your search in a less populated area and forget about the feast.
Some of this is obvious, but then again, i've checked out each park in hastings to no avail. Help would be greatly appreciated
Brana find #3
On a side note, that is one of the most detailed medallion location descriptions I have ever seen.... :goofy:
sorry about the last minute notice for a cheap entry fee...
cluey...its your fav bar :smile: