2002 White Bear Lake Manitou Days Treasure Hunt

Ceaseless agitation is simply no exaggeration
When describing our American way of thinking.
This agitation combined with a creative imagination
Will allow for you to some precious clue-linking.

Set get outside and show off that American pride
Combat terrorism at a local grade.
We exercised our freedom and a medallion we did hide
Now exercise your precious freedom: get out and crusade!

We hereby declare that in this beautiful land of the bear
Our precious treasure awaits discovery.
Locating a degree-holding individual who, with salt, is a pair
Will help in your attempt at product recovery.

As you wallow in question, we offer this precious suggestion:
Seek out an oasis of true placidity and tranquility.
We offer this hint for your utmost digestion
As you seek out this place of low visibility.

It may seem surreal but you’ll spot many a wheel
That simply weren’t made for rotation.
Weeds that are smart also seem a tad unreal
Since when did plants receive a precious education?

Precious structures abound on a nearby park ground
Abe Lincoln couldn’t have constructed them any better.
You’ll have to go very slow when driving around
Or the neighbors will run after you all a-fetter.

Arriving in your precious car will only get you so far
Then you’ll have to use some good ole walking power.
Try to spot a local who is quite a renowned fishing star
And that does inhabit the summit of a nearby tower.

If you’re feeling the heat and fearing an agonizing defeat
Seek out ground that is anything but dry.
Also ponder some chips that you really wouldn’t want to eat
But keep your distance if you hope to tap into our precious money supply.

Looking at schools is a mistake but there’s a point we’d like to make
Using their names is this clue’s most foremost feature.
So then think of a name that honors a precious local lake
Commemorating a tree and not a swimming creature.

If you want the loot, you’ll have to put on your boots
And go sloppin’ around in a Rotary maintained wetland.
So wear sweatpants and not an expensive suit
To finally hold our precious medallion in your hand.

It’s getting down to the wire and nearly time to retire
And the word “precious” is simply making us sick.
So head to Rotary Nature Preserve and you’ll soon aquire
Our medallion placed among the many weeds and stick.

Start at the park’s wooden deck and say “What the heck?”
About getting your feet a little wet.
Walk northwest 10 paces and thoroughly check
For a Dr. Pepper bottle in which the medallion is set.