The Bruce F. Vento Public Service Award is given annually to a public servant who has demonstrated a lifetime of outstanding service, skill, resourcefulness or innovation in the preservation of land, water or historic resources for the legacy of America.
Past Recipients
2011: Senator Susan Collins of Maine
2012: Senator Jeff Bingaman of New Mexico
2011: Senator Susan Collins of Maine
2010: Senator Mark Udall of Colorado
2009: Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger of California
2008: Senator Harry Reid of Nevada
2007: Congressman George Miller of California
2006: Senator John McCain of Arizona
2005: Senator Bob Graham of Florida
2004: Congressman John Lewis of Georgia
2003: Congresswoman Connie Morella of Maryland
2002: Congressman John F. Seiberling of Ohio
2001: Lt. Governor of Alaska Lowell Thomas, Jr.
In 2000, National Park Trust established the Bruce F. Vento Public Service Award to honor the memory and legacy of Bruce Vento, a 12-term Member of Congress from Minnesota and former Chair of the Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands. During his tenure, Congressman Vento passed more park legislation than any other previous chairman. Congressman Vento died on October 10, 2000 at the age of 60.
Each recipient of the Vento Award has expanded the nation's understanding of what it means to have a lifelong legacy and commitment to protecting America's heritage.
Past award recipient, Congressman John Lewis stated in his 2004 address, "Bruce Vento was a good man. He was an environmental stalwart – a Member who stood second to no one when it came to protecting our environment, strengthening our parks, and preserving our national heritage. He was the environmental conscience of the House, and he continues to inspire Members of Congress – and people throughout the country – who are fighting to make our nation a little cleaner and a little greener for our children and generations yet unborn."
Is it near the little trail and overlook or in the park proper where all the streets run into it?
It is rather strange to have all of these Vento hints hitting us over the head when the overlook isn't really in the park. It is almost more Lilydale in a way.
Actually I would say the entrance starts where Cherokee ends. Though I thought I once saw another entrance to the overlook across from the picnic grounds
 Located at the intersections of Sibley Memorial Highway, Cherokee Heights Boulevard, and Annapolis Street West in St. Paul.
Overview
 Bruce Vento held Minnesota’s 4th Congressional District seat in the House of Representatives for over 23 years before his death from lung cancer in 2000. The Vento View Overlook and the Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary commemorate his dedication to the environment.
The overlook is located in Cherokee Regional Park on a forested bluff overlooking the Mississippi River. There is a rather informal but relatively flat trail that leads to the overlook. For the more adventurous a hiking trail leads steeply downhill from the overlook into the Lilydale Regional Park. This trail skirts along the edges of several mine pits and past the ruins of a brick kiln once used by the Twin City Brick Company (an area known as The Brickyards).
Activities: Hiking; views of the Mississippi River valley, Pickerel Lake, and surrounding area. Birdwatching is a favorite activity here.
here's an interesting factoid. much like lilydale park of which most is in lilydaly but run by st paul parks and rec, so is much of the trek to the overlook off of cherokee. mostly in dakota county, but st paul parks and rec and the national parks service are listed on the signage.
Yup. The National Park Service's Mississippi National River and Recreation Area is 72 miles long and includes all the river parks. Our son who is a Park Ranger with nps uses those for many different activities with groups throughout the year.
The fish fry places I know of off hand are Obb's Yarusso's, St. Clair Broiler. I'm fairly certain that Obb's and St. Clair Broiler does cod. I don't know about Yarusso's.
I hate to burst anyones "bubble" but my husband and I are huge fans of Bruce Vento and that area as we live over here. The trail heads all the way to white bear lake and down to the cities. Also, there are 4 sections to BV trails and may more in the works. Reprise= giving away the same prize= TS. WHICH elmer L. Anderson and Vento are set to connect in the future. I'm stuck at home so someone go find my money!
Just a thought... What if the clues are leading us from a starting place to the puck along one of the trails. It would maybe make sense since we are all over the place with locations for clues.
Maybe using the rhyming words and street names getting us closer to the final location along the trail???
From Google Maps the county line is a straight shot along Annapolis to Otto avenue across the river. Looks like most of the lower path is in Ramsey County, but the upper portion and the overlook are not.
There's nobody parking at the lower end off Water Street at all - thought that was interesting...
"Jim Trog of St. Paul, who says he's been hunting the medallion for 35 years, searches along the Bruce Vento Regional Trail today. Who else is/was out there?"
Congressman John Lewis stated in his 2004 address, "Bruce Vento was a good man.
But, what does that mean, if anything? It could just be that the second stanza is repeating the first that it is about Vento. But, that seems a waste.
Leahy also said it.
The Bruce F. Vento Public Service Award is given annually to a public servant who has demonstrated a lifetime of outstanding service, skill, resourcefulness or innovation in the preservation of land, water or historic resources for the legacy of America.
Past Recipients
2011: Senator Susan Collins of Maine
2012: Senator Jeff Bingaman of New Mexico
2011: Senator Susan Collins of Maine
2010: Senator Mark Udall of Colorado
2009: Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger of California
2008: Senator Harry Reid of Nevada
2007: Congressman George Miller of California
2006: Senator John McCain of Arizona
2005: Senator Bob Graham of Florida
2004: Congressman John Lewis of Georgia
2003: Congresswoman Connie Morella of Maryland
2002: Congressman John F. Seiberling of Ohio
2001: Lt. Governor of Alaska Lowell Thomas, Jr.
In 2000, National Park Trust established the Bruce F. Vento Public Service Award to honor the memory and legacy of Bruce Vento, a 12-term Member of Congress from Minnesota and former Chair of the Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands. During his tenure, Congressman Vento passed more park legislation than any other previous chairman. Congressman Vento died on October 10, 2000 at the age of 60.
Each recipient of the Vento Award has expanded the nation's understanding of what it means to have a lifelong legacy and commitment to protecting America's heritage.
Past award recipient, Congressman John Lewis stated in his 2004 address, "Bruce Vento was a good man. He was an environmental stalwart – a Member who stood second to no one when it came to protecting our environment, strengthening our parks, and preserving our national heritage. He was the environmental conscience of the House, and he continues to inspire Members of Congress – and people throughout the country – who are fighting to make our nation a little cleaner and a little greener for our children and generations yet unborn."
Study his path the best that you can.
study best you can = overlook his work? his path starts near cherokee
There is a little path that leads down to his overlook.
Is it near the little trail and overlook or in the park proper where all the streets run into it?
It is rather strange to have all of these Vento hints hitting us over the head when the overlook isn't really in the park. It is almost more Lilydale in a way.
anyway, I have to get stuff done today. See you all later.
Saint Paul Parks and Recreation
 Located at the intersections of Sibley Memorial Highway, Cherokee Heights Boulevard, and Annapolis Street West in St. Paul.
Overview
 Bruce Vento held Minnesota’s 4th Congressional District seat in the House of Representatives for over 23 years before his death from lung cancer in 2000. The Vento View Overlook and the Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary commemorate his dedication to the environment.
The overlook is located in Cherokee Regional Park on a forested bluff overlooking the Mississippi River. There is a rather informal but relatively flat trail that leads to the overlook. For the more adventurous a hiking trail leads steeply downhill from the overlook into the Lilydale Regional Park. This trail skirts along the edges of several mine pits and past the ruins of a brick kiln once used by the Twin City Brick Company (an area known as The Brickyards).
Activities: Hiking; views of the Mississippi River valley, Pickerel Lake, and surrounding area. Birdwatching is a favorite activity here.
Still thinking vento, lillydal, cherokee...Im just one of the lost ants AW mentioned...
BTW - Harriet has maybe 15 cars out today - I stopped there to eat my Jimmy Johns - amazing what changes come about from one clue.
Yon a car wash cuts to the chase,
And equal rights define a place.
Down under there's ice; don't bruise your buns.
Calling a doctor will help you tons.
Yon a car wash = Annapolis
Equal Rights = Wyoming
Down Under = Sydney
There's Ice = Curtice?
Buns = Baker
Calling a Dr. = Page
(Is equal rights King or Wyoming? Does it really matter?)
Why nothing about Winona Ryder? She's at least from MN.
Maybe using the rhyming words and street names getting us closer to the final location along the trail???
There's nobody parking at the lower end off Water Street at all - thought that was interesting...
"Jim Trog of St. Paul, who says he's been hunting the medallion for 35 years, searches along the Bruce Vento Regional Trail today. Who else is/was out there?"