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2004 Inver Grove Heights Days Star Hunt

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A $500.00 cash prize awaits the lucky finder of the Golden Star.

The first 5 clues will be printed in the newspaper ads of the SUN CURRENT on Thursday, September 9th.

Be sure to read the insert cover to cover! 5 clues a day will be posted on Thursday, September 9th, Friday, September 10th and Saturday, September 11th by 9 a.m. at the I.G.H. Park & Rec. Offices and at I.G.H. City Hall.

A total of fifteen clues will guide you to the Golden Star.

The Golden Star is hidden somewhere within the Inver Grove Heights City Limits on public property. (Not at Inver Woods Golf Course.) It is not buried, so do not dig for it!

People of all ages are eligible, however employees of the Sun Current, City of Inver Grove Heights Park & Recreation Department, members of the Inver Grove Heights Days Committee and members of Star City Days, Inc., and their family members are not eligible.

After Saturday, September 11th no more clues will be posted.

The contest ends 9 a.m., Monday September, 13th, 2004.

The winner MUST OWN a 2004 Inver Grove Heights Days button to collect the $500

NOTE: The Golden Star is approximately 4 inches wide and 4 inches tall made of plastic, with Inver Grove Heights Days GOLDEN STAR printed on it.

Call 651-450-2585/2586 when you find the Golden Star..... The Hotline will update everyone as to whether it has been found yet 651-450-2489.

Hunt Information
Dates
Scheduled Dates
Thursday, September 9, 2004
Find Date
Sunday, September 12, 2004
Prize
Maximum Prize
$500
Awarded Prize
$500
Location
General Location
Sleepy Hollow Park

44.826949, -93.033155

Clues
Clue 1
Published Date
Wednesday, September 8, 2004, 7:00 PM
Tis the season to search near and far and look for the Golden Star.
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Clue 2
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Wednesday, September 8, 2004, 7:00 PM
If you pass through there is a nice view

Come look about there will be no doubt
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Clue 3
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Wednesday, September 8, 2004, 7:00 PM
It's a great place to play especially during the day
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Clue 4
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Wednesday, September 8, 2004, 7:00 PM
Some is old some is new

Find the Star of gold and you won't be blue
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Clue 5
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Wednesday, September 8, 2004, 7:00 PM
Climb up the wall the feat isn't small

if you are only three feet tall
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Clue 6
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Thursday, September 9, 2004, 7:00 PM
While you are here there is something you will hear

Although it's not near, you could see it from the future pier
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Clue 7
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Thursday, September 9, 2004, 7:00 PM
If you need to escape to get in shape

Walk, bike or run are some things that can be done
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Clue 8
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Thursday, September 9, 2004, 7:00 PM
If you want to have a picnic there is some shade

This place has been here less than a decade
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Clue 9
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Thursday, September 9, 2004, 7:00 PM
The speed limit close by can be used as a guide

for the space along the south side
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Clue 10
Published Date
Thursday, September 9, 2004, 7:00 PM
You don't need to go far to park your car and look for the star
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Clue 11
Published Date
Friday, September 10, 2004, 7:00 PM
Look for a boulder taller than your shoulder

it lays claim to the park's name
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Clue 12
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Friday, September 10, 2004, 7:00 PM
If it has been a bore and you are starting to snore

There is a place to explore when you hear a loud roar
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Clue 13
Published Date
Friday, September 10, 2004, 7:00 PM
Once you are here and parked on the street

The excursion is nearly complete

Do not cheat and use your feet

So you can compete with this feat
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Clue 14
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Friday, September 10, 2004, 7:00 PM
Now you think you have it figured out it's time to search about

You will come to a bend to the west end
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Clue 15
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Friday, September 10, 2004, 7:00 PM
Stay on track and don't look back

Four of these will move in the breeze
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