Pekin Marigold Festival Medallion Hunt Sponsored by Jimmy John's ®

Clue Explanations- Whenever I begin searching for a possible hiding spot, I scan for things that are simply part of the background to a less discerning eye.  They are my "bread crumbs," disguised or camouflaged for the hunter to find.  Laying out this hunt I noted the bird houses standing alone in the middle of fields along McNaughton Drive; the tree with no branches in the center of the turnaround at the end of it; the park bench facing into the woods near the closest trail, and the lead trail itself, full of erosion and washouts. Besides such directional references, I often create conceptual ones. Taking an aerial view of the park, the end of the drive appears to be near its center.  With a number of trails fanning out from it, I visualized it as a virtual clock face by which I could use "time" to guide the Hunter to the chosen path.  With all this in mind, here are my explanations:  #1 Thirty years of composing clues Hard to believe it's s

The Pepsi Medallion was found by a team of 3 guys: Kyndall Zander, Seth Ranney, and Todd Vansaghi.  They had it narrowed down last night, and then went back out at 6am this morning.  They found it about 6:45am.  The medallion was hidden in McNaughton Park...about 200 yards down a trail southeast from the turnaround at the end of McNaughton Park Road.  It was about 30 feet off the trail in low brush.  The clue explanations will be posted soon.

The Pepsi Marigold Medallion was found at 6:45am this morning off a trail in McNaughton Park.  More information to follow.

Back to work my hunting friends, Time to look down and map it out. Seek the center of a virtual clock There is a place to turn about. By quitting time you'll need your space. Think of what lies still and see if it fits. On your journey lies a bird in a triangle, It's the law and they've registered it.

The no's know what you should know, Part of the rules that are the same. A progression prominently posted, Like the sign the bears its name. Expand your mind, seek other ways. I'm not ready to point the way yet. You'll tread softly as you get closer, Realizing you can't see the sun set.

Clue # 6 Examine closely and you might find, A place known for its teens. An exercise in interpretation; It's different than it seems. So enjoy the rest of your weekend. Keep going until the end. Form a team of detectives, Or a gathering of family and friends.

Like an aging sentinel; A beacon along the way, Others reach out in welcome While he stands alone from the fray. There's time for a face full of shadows Nowhere left to turn Guidance to a new beginning And a view of little to discern

If you look you'll find combinations; A centerpiece of this year. Time after time it will be there. Looking down it's pretty clear. When you get it I'll hand it to you. From there you may find direction. Think of an aspiring flyer, Who fails in final selection.

Some things stare you in the face, Leading you here or there. But I found it said nothing, Alone in a world without care. In life you have to figure it out. But at times we need instruction. Sources that are there to help us, Think and aid in our deduction.

A multiplicity of colors Punctuate the scene Your virtual numeric devices It applies when you know what I mean. It's part curiosities and oddities. There's an implicit faith in my nature. An outlook born in research; A study in nomenclature.

Thirty years of composing clues, Hard to believe it's so. Is it time to quit or continue? Which way will I choose to go? Pepsi has been so good to us, Going to be there when you know. I envision houses standing. Lined up all in a row.

The Pepsi Marigold Medallion will be found on PUBLIC PROPERTY, either within or contiguous to city boundaries, or owned by a Pekin Public body. It is NOT hidden on any golf course, inside the stadium area, inside Dragonland, inside any school facility, around the Sun Dial, or in close proximity to the Pekin Archery Range or the UAW Highrise. The Medallion is NOT hidden within a recessed light fixture at the Pekin Public Library or in close proximity to the Pekin Federal Prison's fenced perimeter. Hunters do not need to dig up or climb up to find the Medallion. It may be carefully camouflaged or hidden within something easily accessible and not requiring disassembly. The chosen hiding place is always selected with safety and accessibility given the highest consideration. Finally, be on the watch for Poison Ivy and Poison Oak, and PLEASE, be respectful of others' property as well as your fellow hunters.