2007 Medallion Hunt
Colton Schroer of Elysian found the medallion this year. Left: Schroer receives his prize
from Chamber representative, Bob Childs. Right: Schoer with his uncle and assistant, Nowell Schroer.
Colton Schroer found the 4th of July medallion Monday, July 2 at approximately 7:30 p.m. The medallion, a gold medal on a red-white-and-blue ribbon, was wrapped in tin foil and taped to the underside of the trailer hitch on the beer and rootbeer wagon in the community tent. Schroer and his uncle, Nowell, made the find after reading the sixth clue and scouting around on Elysian's Main Street. Schroer gets to keep the medallion and also received a $100 check.
This year, over 200 people utilized the online clues in their search. They appear below:
Clue #1
Posted Friday, June 29 at 6:30 p.m.
There once was a girl from Elysian
She hunted the medallion with confusion
She looked and she looked
But didn’t get hooked
She should have used greater reason
Clue #2
Posted Saturday, June 30 at 4:00 p.m.
You could look east
You could look west
but looking round would be best,
or would it???
Clue #3
Posted Sunday, July 1 at Noon
Don't be a clown
Look in the main part of town
Clue #4
Posted Monday, July 2 at Noon
Because of their stature,
a small child would be best for the capture
Clue #5
Posted Monday, July 2 at 2:30 p.m.
Look east
from where the two main roads intersect.
Clue #6
Posted Monday, July 2 at 5:30 p.m.
If you're Thirsty,
keep heading east.
Medallion Hunt Rules
1. The medallion is hid on public grounds.
2. It is not in any of the flower pots on Main Street.
3. If you find the medallion, bring it to the Main Tent.
4. Be courteous when searching. Please respect public property and others who are searching.
5. Good luck and have a good time.
