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1996 White Bear Lake Manitou Days Treasure Hunt

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Submitted by Joe Medallion on Tue, 05/28/2013 - 13:46
Hunt information
Dates:
First Clue:Wednesday, June 19, 1996
Found on:
Finders:
NameHometown
Prize:
Maximum Prize:
Awarded Prize:
Location:
General Location:Bellaire Park, White Bear Township
Exact Location:Inside a hole in a large oak tree
Concealer:Bare inside the hole
Clues
Clue #1
Published on Wednesday, June 19, 1996
It’s time to renew and mend your ways
After all, it’s Manitou Days!
June 19th is the date
So let’s begin without wait.

For 19 years we’ve provided pleasure
For all those in search of treasure.
Twice-a-day until the weekend’s close
Clues will lead to the location we’ve chose.
Explanation:
This clue simply stated that the hunt had begun.
 
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Clue #2
Published on Thursday, June 20, 1996
When it ends, it may be a surprise
Where, in fact, the treasure lies.
Lots of green from trees and grass
Give our site a lot of class.
Explanation:
“Lots of green from trees and grass” hinted that the medallion was hidden in a location with many trees and open spaces. In addition, “class” tipped off nearby Bellaire Elementary School.
 
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Clue #3
Published on Friday, June 21, 1996
Mounds and hills will greet you there
When you make your selection.
And another hint, just to be fair
Is to keep a southern direction.
Explanation:
The first half of the clue spoke of the terrain of Bellaire Park with its many hills. “Southern direction” indicated that the medallion was hidden in the southern part of town.
 
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Clue #4
Published on Saturday, June 22, 1996
We think of ourselves as pretty wise
But we saw no need to create a disguise.
A living object holds the spoil
About four feet or so about the soil.
Explanation:
The medallion was hidden inside the hole of a large oak tree.
 
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Clue #5
Published on Sunday, June 23, 1996
A southern state with glass that’s blue
Comes to you as another clue.
But before you begin choosin’ and pickin’
Our southern state is tied with chicken.
Explanation:
The state in mention is Kentucky. A shed in a nearby yard had “Kentucky Fried Chicken” painted on its side.
 
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Clue #6
Published on Monday, June 24, 1996
When there is an excess of rain
Our site is served by a certain drain.
But when the drain is not in need
It gives birth to grass and weed.
Explanation:
Water from the upper portion of Bellaire Park is drained to the lower portion by way of a cement drain, very close to where the treasure was hidden.
 
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Clue #7
Published on Tuesday, June 25, 1996
Bring a bat or bring a glove
And ponder a different kind of love.
Aged are the facilities that you view
And newer ones are very few.
Explanation:
Older ball fields and tennis courts could be found at Bellaire Park.
 
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Clue #8
Published on Wednesday, June 26, 1996
Kids, swings and bells in the air
Give our hunt a little flare.
No matter how tough this hunt may be
Try to keep your mind thinking elementary.
Explanation:
Bellaire (“bells in the air”) Park is adjoined to Bellaire elementary school, with playgrounds and activities for young children.
 
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Clue #9
It’s hard to determine once upon the land
Where school and park boundaries stand.
Now, begin to think of a specific name
Because both locations are called the same.
Explanation:
Bellaire Park and Elementary School seem to share the same space.
 
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Clue #10
You really don’t have to use your brain
Just cross that path that is used to drain.
At Bellaire Park, on a large knoll
It’s tucked away in an oak’s hole
Explanation:
The final location to the 1996 medallion.
 
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