2018 Onamia Days Medallion Hunt

Well another year has come to pass
and the Big O celebration is here at last!
This year’s theme is “A Walk through History”
and there’s a treasure hiding that, for now, remains a mystery.
This medallion hunt is in year ten,
and the rules of the game were made way back when.
Only public property, you know the gig,
Within city limits and you won’t need to dig.

Well, it’s finally Friday and the ole town is buzzin’
Time to to make plans with your friends and your cousins.
From where it’s hidden you can hear children’s laughter,
If you whiz right past them, you’ll miss what you’re after.
You’ve had some good luck in finding the treasure years past
But be aware this year, it just may not go quite so fast.
There’s lots of area to cover and that’s a must,
You may even want to talk to an old-timer you trust.

I’ve only been around for 50+ years-a drop in the bucket in the grand scheme of things,
So all you get for clues are what my recollection brings.
Highlights for me were the carnival and teen dance,
But I digress, without more clues you don’t have a chance!
There’s signs all over town pointing the right direction,
Don’t miss all the history tidbits - there’s value in reflection.

If the weather doesn’t cooperate, it’s just the pits; 
but we don’t care, we’ll enjoy every bit.
I know you’ve been put through the wringer with these vague clues; don’t let it get you down or give you the blues.
Just keep the faith, there’s plenty of fun to be had!

Saturday night, and the whole town’s a hoppin’,
Hangfire’s playin’, and everyone’s rockin’.
Take a swing at it; you might have a chance,
But you’re barking up the wrong tree if you’re searching while you dance!

Time is a ticking and the medallion is still hidden?
Well I wish I could just tell ya’, but of course that’s forbidden.
I once was living, but not anymore;
Replaced by a new one, you must look in my core.
Use only your hands, no digging PLEASE!
To find the Medallion, you must move some leaves.