Found
by David and Doug Taylor at Langford Park. The medallion was hidden in a Hostess
Sno-Ball. This was a one-shot deal for Langford, a small park tucked in the St.
Anthony Park neighborhood more known for its summertime 4th of July celebration
and volleyball tournament. This was the first year there wasn't an afternoon edition.
Notice how long the first two clues are and the absence of a 12th clue.
Clue 1
The treasure will be found
In a saintly city,
Just find our medallion
You'll be sitting pretty.
There are places to rest
Or to sit for a bite,
And they're not far away
From the treasure site.
"In a saintly city" tells hunters that the medallion
is hidden within the city limits of St. Paul. "Places to rest or sit for a bite"
refers to park benches and picnic tables near the hiding location.
Clue 2
Crystal clear clues
Make it child's play to win.
So don't put it off,
Now's the time to begin.
Kids make 'em and throw 'em
For wintertime fun.
There's a sweet reward waiting
If you find the right one!
"Child's play" is a reference to the park's playground
equipment. "Kids make 'em and throw 'em" and "sweet reward" describe the Hostess
brand Sno-Ball in which the medallion was hidden.
Clue 3
Lights of the '90s
and lights of the past,
'Til the next clue comes along
Make this one last.
Today's floodlights and old-fashioned lamp posts
are described as "lights of the 1990s and lights of the past."
Clue 4
There is a game you can win
With an accurate pitch.
This little clue
Can help you get rich.
This clue refers to either the horseshoe pits or
softball field, both of which can be found in the park.
Clue 5
It's the gospel truth
If on the hunt you embark,
You could find the treasure
in a St. Paul park.
"The gospel truth" is reference to St. Anthony
Park United Methodist Church, which overlooks the park.
Clue 6
Searching eyes will surely behold
A structure that appears to be square.
Just look around carefully, as you are told,
The medallion is not far from there.
The "structure that appears to be square" is a
four-sided shell near the treasure site.
Clue 7
A driving force of ol' St. Paul
Can help you win our game.
So keep on truckin' as you try
To come up with the name.
The "driving force of ol' St. Paul" and "truckin'"
refer to the city's Ford Motor Co. truck plant and "ford" is the last half
of the park's name. A bit of a reach.
Clue 8
Think if you will
Of ground at an angle.
And there you have it,
A clue to untangle.
The "ground at an angle" is Hillside Avenue, which
overlooks the park.
Clue 9
"Elementary, my dear Watson."
As Sherlock would say.
Just follow this clue
For the Pioneer Press pay.
"Elementary" refers to St. Anthony Park Elementary
School, which borders the park.
Clue 10
Phonetically speaking,
You might think of a snooze.
And when you find the treasure,
You'll really make the news.
One is a Perkins,
One is a Quinn.
Think of a first name,
It could help you to win.
"Phonetically speaking, you might think of a snooze"
tells hunters to think of a nap, which is the phonetic spelling for Knapp Street,
which leads to the park. Anthony, as in St. Anthony Park, is the first names of
"Perkins" and "Quinn."
Clue 11
Toward the northwest corner of Langford
Park
Our treasure will be found.
Search the place, but do not harm
The truly precious ground.
This clue pinpoints the exact location of the medallion
in Langford Park and tells diggers to be careful. Unfortunately, diggers are sometimes,
shall we say, overzealous. Clumps of sod are not exactly a rarity at late-stage
dig sites.
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