4/23/11 - More information is available. I've added some details
and addressed some of the questions that have come up. Bookmark
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5/7/11 - Another small update to the event page.
THE FACTS:
- Belmont Lake State Park charges $8 per vehicle without an
Empire Pass.
- We will be meeting at the picnic area just west of the
playground (use the coordinates posted above). Please arrive before
10am if you intend to participate in the investigation. 12pm is
good if you just want to join the picnic.
- This event will be held RAIN OR SHINE. If it does rain, we
have one canopy to cover part of the picnic area. If anyone else
has one, please bring it along.
- The terrain of Belmont Lake State Park is pretty flat. Bicycle
paths access just about every area of the park - these are paved or
hard packed gravel/dirt. Minimal bushwhacking will be necessary to
participate. However, be advised that Belmont Lake is a wet place
by nature. The paths may have puddles in areas and the terrain can
get extremely messy as soon as you leave the path. Dress
appropriately - especially footwear!
- Poison ivy is abundant in some areas. We've done our best to
avoid hiding any caches in a poison ivy patch, but you will need to
use caution when leaving the trails.
- The rules of the game and all pertinent information will be
provided at 10:00 am. The investigation will proceed immediately
afterward. The game is expected to last at least two hours, and
participants will travel a minimum of 4 miles in the process of
investigating the murder.
- Teams or individuals are welcome to compete. Each team should
have at least one GPS and cell phone with them while out in the
field. A cell phone will be needed in case any team needs to
contact the home office during the investigation. Also, all teams
will be called in when the murder is solved.
- You do not need to participate in the game to attend this
event. When the investigation is concluded, we will convene for a
potluck picnic sometime after 12pm. Everyone is encouraged to bring
some food or drink to share. Following is a link to a sign up page.
Please let everyone know what you can bring for the picnic.
MySignUp for Whodunit
- Prizes for the winners of the contest will be presented during
the picnic. We will also have a raffle for any donated prizes.