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Gold Spud Hunt Winner
Congratulations to Jacob Wilson who discovered the lost Golden Spud on Saturday evening, July 18 on the south side of the sliding hill at Central Park, 8440 Regent Ave North hidden in a tuft of long grass. The prized McTater Family heirloom was found by Jacob while playing the disc golf course at Central Park. He will receive his reward at the National Night Out celebration on August 5 from the Wells Fargo Bank representative, Gary Moscatelli. When asked what his plans were for the prize money, Jacob simply replied, "Pay some bills - have some fun.Today is my birthday!"
Thanks to everyone out there hunting for the Golden Spud - See you next year
Notes on 2008 clue poems:
The clues this year were infused with some political humor in light of the 2008 election. Each clue was built on reference to a direction of Spuds travels in the City and and its meaning in political leaning (heading LEFT, veering RIGHT, going GREEN, INDEPENDENCE North) as well as, historical or geographically significant name/information, or combination of these... entwined with the usual Spud McTater saga of the lost Golden Spud. Clue #3 refers to McTater being "down in the dumps" which refers to early history of Central Park actually being a city dump site long ago. Clue #7 refers to "sliding in the polls" (i.e.. Central Park's sliding hill).
FIND THE GOLDEN SPUD!
The Golden Spud has been found!
Wednesday, June 11
CLUE #1
“ Olympics in China and an election year too. Summer in Brooklyn Park, there’s so much to do !”.
Wednesday, June 18
CLUE #2
“ Spud McTater, armed with his golden holy grail, aims to meet and greet friends on the campaign trail”.
Wednesday, June 25
CLUE #3
“ Realizing spud was lost, his direction undecided,
McTater was down in the dumps, his position unrequited.”
Wednesday, July 2
CLUE #4
“ Heading left, he began in the south of the city,
friends vying for spud time, it wasn’t pretty.”
Wednesday, July 9
CLUE #5
“ Veering right, he met baron Gustav Lyman West,
who coveted the golden spud; the situation wasn’t best. “
Wednesday, July 16
CLUE #6
“ McTater sought C. Rapids, going green in the east.
On much, they agreed. Spud's profile increased."
Wednesday, July 23
CLUE #7
“ Despite sliding in the polls, McTater ventured forth
to see old family friend, Independence North"
The Golden Spud has been found!
$1,000
Offered to the Lucky winner who finds the Golden Spud lost in one of Brooklyn Park’s parks.
Brooklyn Park’s
Golden Spud Hunt
Sponsored by Wells Fargo
Begins June 11, 2008 !!!!
The Story Behind the Golden Spud -
Spud McTater, the official mascot of Brooklyn Park, has lost his lucky charm - the fabled Golden Spud. He needs your help to find it this summer!
The Golden Spud, a valuable potato family heirloom, was handed down from Spud McTater's great-great-grandfather, I.McTater.
Finder’s Reward -
In fact, Spud and Wells Fargo are offering a reward of $1,000 to the lucky person who finds the Golden Spud. Spud knows he’s lost it somewhere in Brooklyn Park, but he’ll need your help retracing his steps. He will provide weekly clues to guide you on your search.
Weekly clues -
Look for Wednesday weekly clues in the Brooklyn Park Sun Post newspaper starting June 11, as well as on Northwest Community TV-12 and on the City’s web site www.brooklynpark.org Clues will also be posted at Wells Fargo (Zane Ave), Brooklyn Park City Hall and Community Activity Center.
Contest rules
1. No digging
2. No climbing is necessary
3. The spud will be found on public property in Brooklyn Park
4. Winner will solve all clues and provide answers
5. Winner’s name will be announced and check presented at National Night Out, Tuesday, August 5
6. City employees, Wells Fargo, and Sun Post employees and family members are ineligible to win
7. No purchase necessary
8. Searchers assume all risk for personal injury
Find the Golden Spud!
Who needs a medallion when you can have a potato?! For information 763-493-8333
City of Brooklyn Park Recreation
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