Mora resident Theresa Cross had her daughter Cassie with her when she ended this year's Kanabec County treasure hunt by finding the $1,000 medallion at about 11:45 Monday morning.
The treasure was found in a tree at the Quamba Lake boat access.
Theresa has been looking for the treasure since last Monday when the hunt began. She also participated in the treasure hunt two years ago. Monday was the first time she looked for the treasure at Quamba Lake, but she had been to Ann and Knife lakes previously.
Cross is not sure yet what she will do with the $1,000 cash prize. Since she is in college and her daughter is in home school, the money may go to school expenses.
"But then a minivacation sounds good, too," Theresa said.
This year's clues which used titles to lead seekers to the treasure, were as follows.
Clue No. 1: "National Treasure" was found in D.C.
Our local treasure hides in K.C. (Kanabec County)
No tools are needed, no digging required
On public property it can be acquired.
"Get Smart" and you'll find
With "A Beautiful Mind
The clues will lead you
To a treasure sublime.
This clue was a general introduction to the hunt which is always on public property and never requires any tools.
Clue No. 2: Your journey may take you to
"West Side Story" or "East of Eden"
Or by word of mouth
you may go "North and South."
This clue is just a directional lead in.
Clue No. 3: "Joe Dirt" might describe
:The Road to Perdition"
"The Fiddler on the Roof"
Liked to sing out "Tradition."
This clue refers to a "dirt" "road" which describes the public access road.
Clue No. 4: While finding the treasure
Might seem like a breeze
You might have to think
About "Men in Trees"
This clue hinted to it being hid in a tree.
Clue No. 5: This next clue should help you
As you continue your quest. . .
"One Flew Over The
Cuckoo's Nest"
This clue tells searchers to look for a nest.
Clue No. 6: When searching the county,
It might help to ask
Some "Grumpy Old Men"
Who are up to the task.
The grumpy old men in the movie were always fishing.
Clue No. 7: To help narrow the search
Take this clue to heart
"The Lake House" might be
A good place to start.
This clue narrows things down to a lake.
Clue No. 8: As you drive through the county
On roads near and far
"5 Easy Pieces"
Should help guide your car.
This clue refers to County Road 5 which leads to the lake. (not used)
Clue No. 9: "On The Street Where You Live"
Might lead you to a clue
Or "Over The Rainbow"
Might be closer to you.
"Rainbow" and "Street" refer to the other name for County Road 5 as it goes by Quamba Lake access. (not used)
Clue No. 10: As "Ed Wood" may tell you
As you make a pass
Be on the lookout for
Walleye and bass.
The public access road is Bass "Wood." (not used)
Clue No. 11: Your :Final Destination"
Might rhyme with "Hud"
If you're clever and savy
This won't be a dud.
Quamba Lake is also known as Mud Lake which rhymes with Hud. (not used)
Clue No. 12: From your Vantage Point
We think you will see
The clue hidden high
In a nest in a tree.
Some call it Quamba
Some say Mud Lake
In a tree by the outhouse
Will be your lucky break.
The final clue always leads directly to the treasure. (not used)
Copyright 2008 Kanabec County Times/PressPubs.