2007 White Bear Lake Manitou Days Hunt

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Clue 8

the hungry grill steak

while sun-bathers bake

combers just wander beside the water

hunters should run towards the smaller one

if you're away from sand, you're getting hotter

the phone hotline also says that when if you find the medallion, you should call

651-426-1671

be on the look out-

I saw the ones in the middle left and second from right out in the park today on my way home from work. The said it was their third time to this park. If you go out looking for it, wear long pants b/c there are a ton of nettles in the reeds by the pond.

isn't the prize only $250?

This always seems like the longest hunt of the season, for the least amount of prize...

evidentlly im in a different park - the one we've been at, there isnt a pond.

You guys should team up like the other ladies are, and win this thing.

Clue #9

find our bounty

go to land owned by the county

come and relax

move at a slower speed

you'll be feeling divine

if you see signs in a line

and follow them into the high weeds

tomorrow is the last clue

I just talked to BFG...

he's on his way to the park... got a late start...

Im in the same boat... going to be leaving here within 20 mins.

LETS FIND THIS THING!!!!

It was found just before I got there, same woman that I saw there last night, 6th year in a row. I didn't get there in time b/c my bedside clock stopped (it's analog) earlier this morning, so I thought it was 8:30 when it was really 10. And people wonder why I'm an atheist. :angry: :angry: :angry:

was it the med finders that got it?

Yep.

Sounds like it's go time next year. I think those ladies need to be taken down....

6 years in a row?

they need to be taken down

And to make things worse, the first song on the radio as I was driving away from the park was "Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey. :sillygrin:

I know when I'm being mocked.:angry:

That IS Journey!!!!

I don't quite understand your clock stoping anything to do with atheisism - if anything the devil is messin with ya! :chagrin:

Im sorry I gave up early on this one alex - I'm doing much better but that mixed with some other things has kept me from driving out there after clue 4.

Yeah don't pay any attention to my athieism comment - I was just really pissed off when I posted that. Don't worry about not making it out, yesterday was really the only time I went out and looked after the 4th clue. I'm in Oregon for the next week for my cousin's wedding btw, so I'm not sure how much internet access I'll have.

I really hope you have a fun time in Oregon!

Medallion found after Nine Clues

http://www.presspubs.com/articles/2007/07/03/white_bear_press/news/doc46841a288dfb6255040535.txt

Jul 03, 2007 - 16:43:57 CDT.

The winners of this year's medallion were the Banken and Ponegan families. (Joyce Banken and Janel Ponegan are sisters.) The families have now won the medallion six out of their seven years of participating in the hunt. The team also won their second winter carnival medallion this year.

Medallion clues are written by Chad O'leary.

The hunt is sponsored by Coldwell Banker

Clue #1:

This year's busy place will be a change of pace

And it was quite a challenge to hide the puck.

Put down that book, get on out and look

Just ask the other outdoor lovers if you get stuck.

Explanation:

The first clue tips of that the medallion was hidden in a place that is popular with outdoor activities.







Clue #2

Spreading forth, a creature from the north

Now a regular in and around these parts.

You'll take the cake if you can stay awake

Now go to task and exhibit your smarts.

In your perambulation take this invitation

To pick up any trash you see.

Let's keep our parks tidy, but first look inside-y

And you could be shouting with glee.

Explanation:

“Creature of the north” that is now “regular in and around these parks” is the caribou, as in Caribou Coffee. The medallion was hidden in a Caribou Coffee cup. Coffee was hinted at with “stay awake.” The second stanza encourages hunters to pick up any trash that they come upon, but to look inside first as the medallion may be within it.

Clue #3:

In a daze? See through the haze

A presidential name hides at a distance.

Seek a variety of fun under the sun

All will help give your hunt subsistence.

Explanation:

The presidential name nearby is “Rutherford,” as in Rutherford B. Hayes. Rutherford Park is just east on Highway 96. The 19th president was hinted at with the word “haze.” The rest of the clue affirmed activities around Ramsey County Beach.

Clue #4:

Pardon the cliché, but as one does say

Some big fish might be swimming here.

Don't get yourself wet ‘cause it's a safe bet

That the medal is dry but somewhere near.

Explanation:

The cliché is: “big fish swimming in a small pond.” The clue was sure to point out that the medallion was not in the pond but nearby.

Clue #5:

In a little more than a week, here they'll seek

With attention paid to the night-time sky.

Oohs and aaws, an occasional applause

A colorful explosion captivates their eyes.

Explanation:

White Bear Lake is host to a great fireworks display on the Fourth of July. This clue was to bring hunters to the lake's shore.

Clue #6:

A letter combination for your application

Just capture the code with your eye.

A great clue, a system that has bid adie

Simply solve the series: x, c, v, and i.

Explanation:

If one takes the letters to be Roman numerals (a system that has bid adieu), one gets XCVI, or 96. Highway 96 is the road that leads to Ramsey County Beach.

Clue #7:

Go for a spin, jump on your Schwinn

Pedal on over to the wild, wild west.

Watch children play or throw trash away

Choose which of these that you like best!

Explanation:

“Jump on your Schwinn” hinted at a bike patch nearby. “Over to the wild, wild west” referred to the fact that the path goes between Ramsey County Beach and West Park. “Children play” hinted at playground equipment nearby and “throw trash away” referred to dumpsters to the southwest.

Clue #8:

The hungry grill steak while sunbathers bake

‘Combers just wander the water

Hunters should run toward the smaller one

If you're away from sand, you're getting hotter.

Explanation:

Two bodies of water exist at Ramsey County Beach. The first, of course, is White Bear Lake but the other, smaller one, is the pond closer to Highway 96. “Away from the sand” brought hunters away from the actual beach.

Clue #9:

Find our bounty, go to land owned by the county

Come and relax, move at a slower speed.

You'll be feeling divine if you spot signs in a line

And follow them into the high weeds.

Explanation:

This clue indicates that the medallion was hidden in high weed paced off of three park signs.

Clue #10:

Drive into Ramsey beach, the treasure's in reach

If you park in the lot to the right.

Our Caribou coffee cup will wake you up

If it happens to come into your sight.

Now find three no parking signs and walk the line

Almost due west toward the small pond.

72 paces, now you're off to the races

Sift through the tall grass to find our bond.

Explanation:

Final hints to the 2007 treasure.

Yup, they need to be taken down.

well if SOME people would stick there hands in nettles ... :eyeroll: :eek:

Or their heads. :chagrin: :goofy:

d'oh! :eek: :wink: :goofy:

Hi all. I just saw the group who found the WBL med. I agree they must be taking down. Next year I also will look for this med.(I live in WBL by West Park.) Hope you are all having a fun summer.

hi newdaddy

its great to see you drop in once in a while

hope youre having a nice summer

hi me2. I lurk every now and then in the off season. sounds like the crew was close in the WBL hunt. I usually am busy with manitou days stuff, but 6 out of seven years can't be allowed to continue.

We ought to pull as much of the crew together as possible for WBL next year. At least have a force to be reckoned with.

Wow nice to see so many of you being active on the boards during the off season.. So many times when I lurk for a little while, my coworkers think I am going crazy because I start laughing out loud...at something funny one of writes.

Hi New Daddy!