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2022 Sheldon's Wrench Treasure Hunt

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THE HUNT FOR SHELDON’S WRENCH RETURNS FEBRUARY 21, 2022
$200 GIFT CARD PRIZE

The hunt for Sheldon’s Wrench is a city wide treasure hunt for the fabled wrench that belonged to Sheldon Smith who built the historic Smith-Douglas-More House in which Smith Coffee & Cafe now operates. The wrench will be hidden in a park in Eden Prairie. To help hunters locate the wrench, Smith Coffee will release a clue each day in the the cafe at 2:00PM. Hunters will look for hidden meanings in the clues to help set them on the path to treasure. The person or people that find the wrench will be awarded a $200 Smith Coffee Gift Card. The hunt will abide by the City of Eden Prairie’s geocaching rules and policies which can be read here. Please be respectful of public and private property.

THE LORE

1877 that was the year

when Sheldon Smith settled down here

Equipped with the tools he held in his hands

he constructed his home in which Smith Coffee now stands

His craft was true and tools were trusty

his wrenched was prized albeit rusty

He reached for it once to tighten a bolt down

he realized he lost it while traveling through town

He and his family searched high and low

Mary and Amie wondered “where did it go?”

2022 is here and the quest will begin

To locate for the wrench we hope you all win!

Hunt Information
Dates
Scheduled Dates
Monday, February 21, 2022
Finders
Name
Alex Hansen
Name
Nichole Hansen
Name
Erik Hansen
Prize
Maximum Prize
$200 Smith Coffee Gift Card
Awarded Prize
$200 Smith Coffee Gift Card
Location
General Location
Rice March Lake Park
Pinpointed Location
By an orange and black sign by the baseball field

44.85397, -93.525283

Clues
Clue 1
Published Date
Sunday, February 20, 2022, 6:00 PM
Climb, slide and tumble around the jungle.
Hop along on a swing to a prize to win.
A wrench in EP is the treasure to be found.
In a park that you play in, lying on the ground.
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Clue 2
Published Date
Monday, February 21, 2022, 6:00 PM
The wrench brown and rusty, a tag made of gold.
Sheldon Smith had owned it, the story I am told.
All these parks to narrow down so here's a helpful clue:
One with water and a trail, now there's just a few.
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Clue 3
Published Date
Tuesday, February 22, 2022, 6:00 PM
Looking for wrenches sounds unique,
near a net its what you seek.
Who said "treasure anyone?"
Was it ol' Shel just having fun?
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Clue 4
Published Date
Wednesday, February 23, 2022, 6:00 PM
Look for maps the trail is dotty.
Too much coffee find a potty.
paved in gold, the way its said
in that direction you should head.
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Clue 5
Published Date
Thursday, February 24, 2022, 6:00 PM
Pick Farm or Dell but only one.
Choose wisely, your wins begun.
On your way to Sheldon's Home
Don't forget what stands alone.
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Clue 6
Published Date
Friday, February 25, 2022, 6:00 PM
The price you pay you hunt till dark
rise at dawn new ideas will spark
It may be harsh the bitter cold
flakes of snow, will cover gold
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