The Pierz Oktoberfest medallion hunt is over -- Kristina Schrantz of Little Falls, with her children, were visiting friend, Courtney Carlson of Pierz, and her children — they were down at the Pierz Park and there, under the large curly slide they found the lucky, specially-marked Pierz Oktoberfest Medallion - worth $500 in Pierz Bucks.

They found the button about noon Friday, Aug. 28, and immediately turned it in at Hartmann's in Pierz, where owner Lloyd Boeder verified it was the winner.

Kristina said it was the first time she had gone hunting for the medallion — and although she lives in Little Falls, she spends a lot of time in Pierz, with her friend, Courtney.

 

The final clue for Saturday, Aug. 29, might have led many more hunters to the site, as it read:

“Happy children, laughing, skipping

Up the ladder they go tripping.

Living is like a big curly slide,

It’s not the playground, but the ride.”

The others clues were:

Sixth Clue - Friday, Aug. 28:

“Where there’s a will, there is a way,

Let the chips fall where they may.

Eagles leave no tracks in flight,

Footprints in the sand delight.”

Fifth Clue - Thursday, Aug. 27:

“Everybody is a winner

Seasoned player or beginner.

Take the path of  least resistance

In the question for my existence.”

4th Clue - Wednesday, Aug. 26:

“Turn on the radio instead

And listen as the clues are read,

Kick back, relax, imagine life

Free of selfie sticks  and strife.”

3rd Clue - Tuesday, Aug. 25:

“All earth’s creatures, great and small

Enjoy the grandeur of it all.

Shut off the social media,

Google and Wikipedia.”

2nd Clue - Monday, Aug. 24:

“Double talk and innuendo,

Wells up in a huge crescendo.

Perform an act of kindness now,

Nobody needs directions how.”

1st Clue - Sunday, Aug. 23:

“Gather ‘round ye young of heart,

Here’s a tale from end to start.

The treasure hunt begins today,

More than that, I cannot say.”

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