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

A good old war movie and feeling kinda groovy; As I lead you through this Labor Day. A western state and a funny named place; The stage is set for this special play. So will this weekend bring a special delivery? Seek two things that seem out of place. You'll be relieved to know that they're obvious. If you're seeking your delineated space.

Boundaries are not always distinctive, Unlike islands in an open sea. Famous drivers or a role for a famous actor; And think of forty-one and of course, forty-three. A judge may claim his time in court, Or go out and get some fresh air; As he reflects upon his duties; And hides from his trials and cares.

Teachers don't always grade you, When it's almost too difficult to know; What a clock and new drivers have in common. You'll hear them loudly as they're starting to grow. The calendar advances rapidly, As we near end of this race; A beautiful nectar so valuable, With a speedy mate they came in second place.

If you're very observant, You'll see it once and see it twice. But which way would you be leaning, If your playmates never played nice? So the luck of the Irish be with you, Out among the open space. What is in a place or a name? Even good detectives may not find a trace.

Remember I employ a thematic approach. You may not even see the signs. Take a look at this year's festival; And closely read between the lines. I know that you can get there. But keep a careful eye. Sometimes doing nothing is doing something. Your mind sees it if you try.

That time has come upon us; The beginning of another year. It's an annual celebration, With festivities that we hold dear. So I'll indulge you in my proclivities And I'll throw in some history. I might teach you all you need to know, Or get you through some celebrity.

The Pepsi Marigold Medallion WILL be found on public property. 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 and 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. It WILL NOT be found within a flowerbed. And this year it WILL NOT be at or around the Pekin Train Depot. It IS NOT hidden in a location that necessitates taking extra-ordinary physical risks. Finally, be on the watch for poison ivy and poison oak, and PLEASE be respectful of others' property, as well as your fellow hunters.