East Side Treasure

All eyes were focused on the East Side this week and they were all in search of treasure! The Pioneer Press hid the Winter Carnival Medallion in our very own Swede Hollow park. People from around the metro area snuck into the notorious East Side to search for the little coin. Weren't they apprehensive about coming here? Didn't they fear for their personal safety? Apparently all worries were forgotten in the frenzy of the treasure hunt. There have been no reports of treasure hunters encountering gang members, drug dealers, or other unsavory characters during their visits here. Maybe the gun-toting thugs were intimidated by the shovel and pitchfork carrying crowds. Or maybe things aren't always as they are portrayed by the mainstream media...

I wonder if the treasure hunters even realized the treasure that was all around them? The Pioneer Press made them privy to an East Side secret - beautiful Swede Hollow! The Hollow is the true gem and all the East Siders know it. Did the treasure hunters notice? Did they soak in the beauty? Did they breathe in the tranquility? (Yes, there really is tranquility on the East Side!) Will they come back in spring to see the little stream run again? Will they return to the red/orange glory of the Hollow in fall? Or did they miss the true treasure in their quest for a coin bearing a lipsticked bulldog?

The East Side has many other treasures to offer those willing to embark on a further explore. Behold the historic homes of the Dayton's, Pearson's, Seegers', and more. Architechtural beauties all. Listen to the music of voices speaking the many languages of the diverse community here. Taste, oh yes, taste the many authentic ethnic foods made by cultural natives. And meet the people....the hardworking people, who fiercely fight for justice and eagerly lend a helping hand.

The East Side is full of treasure but the "clues" in the newspaper won't help you find it. So we invite you: Come and explore. Taste and see for yourself all the treasure that is the East Side!