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I've heard a very sketchy rumor that St. Paul is in danger of loosing our TUNNEL of TERROR. I don't know the background of the rumor, and frankly I've never been in the tunnel of terror myself.
Does anyone else know anything about this 23 year old tradition in St. Paul and what might be happening to it?
http://www.tunnelofterror.com
Tunnel of Terror Facts: * 23 Years of Operation * 14 unique sets * Last year, more than 6,000 pounds of non-perishable food items were collected for Second Harvest Heartland * Portion of the Tunnel proceeds benefit Missing Children Minnesota * Saint Paul Jaycees' largest fundraiser, allowing the chapter to run more than 120 community, civic, and chapter projects each year in the Saint Paul area. * Approximately 12,000 people attended the Tunnel of Terror in 2003. * An average of 80 volunteers staff the Tunnel of Terror each night of operation. * The Saint Paul Jaycees rely on staffing support from other Jaycee chapters and civic volunteer organizations.
Tim Erickson Hamline Midway [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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TUNNEL OF TERROR SET TO SCARE FOR 23rd YEAR
Oct 5, 2004 issue
Ghouls and goblins come alive and appear out of the shadows. Kids and adults huddle together as they cling white-knuckled to a single rope -- their lifeline. Guided by a fearless volunteer, patrons are led through a half-mile labyrinth of 14 elaborate sets...while real live bats swoop overhead...
LOCATION: The Tunnel of Terror is held at the Crosby Park Cave, across from the Watergate Marina in Crosby Park.
TIMES OF OPERATION:
Fridays, October 8, 15, 22 and 29 - 7:00-11:00PM
Saturdays, October 9, 16, 23, 30 - 6:00-11:00PM
Sunday, October 24 - Kid's Day, 1:00-3:00PM ($3/person or $2 with non-perishable food item)
Thursday, October 28 - 7:00-10:00PM
Halloween Sunday, October 31 - 5:00-10:00PM
PRICE OF ADMISSION:
$12 per person, save $1 and support Second Harvest Heartland when you bring one or more non-perishable food items
(Sunday, October 24 - Kid's Day: $3/person or $2 with non-perishable food item)
CONTACT INFORMATION:
651-222-1708
http://www.tunnelofterror.com - Visit this web site to learn more about parking!
http://www.stpauljaycees.org
Care to Scare�or Scare to Care?
"The Tunnel of Terror has been a Halloween tradition for more than two decades," said Lisa Dinzeo Hiebert, President of the Saint Paul Jaycees. "We scare because we care. Sure, it sounds clich�, but we mean it. The Tunnel proceeds help underwrite more than 100 community projects each year."
The Tunnel of Terror is produced and staffed entirely by volunteers, keeping production costs low so more project proceeds can be used to fund Jaycee community events. One evening's worth of thrills are felt all-year round at Saint Paul area transitional shelters, nursing homes, elementary schools, and even a Midway Little League team.
Event Future Uncertain
While Jaycee volunteers are warming up for ten nights of screams and scares, they also feel the chill of an unknown future for their largest fundraiser. "The psychic tipped us off," joked Dinzeo Hiebert. "So we brought in the fortune teller. It was so weird: the crystal ball got all foggy, and the cards refused to talk. From what we could understand, it looks like the spirits are tired of the caves, and need a new home." Although the fortune teller is unable to the read the cards about the Tunnel's foggy future beyond 2004, the Jaycees and City of St. Paul are working together to find a new location for creatures of all life forms to haunt. "We're trying to connect with the Ghostbusters to design a transition plan, just in case," said Dinzeo Hiebert.
About the Saint Paul Jaycees
Established in 1929, the Saint Paul Jaycees' (Junior Chamber of Commerce) mission is to provide leadership development through community service. The Saint Paul chapter, one of the largest in the state, has a growing membership of more than 170 members, men and women between the ages of 21-39, and runs more than 120 projects each year in the Saint Paul community. In 2004 alone, the Saint Paul Jaycees have partnered with over 30 local, non-profit, and government agencies.
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