2009 Pepsi Medallion Hunt Clue Explanations

Life's a mystery. Life is unpredictable. Such are the characteristics that I have always seen for the Pepsi Marigold Medallion Hunt. I had planned on a different hiding place. But then when driving by the Miller Center one day I thought, "Hey, why not there again?" "How about back-to-back?" It would be a change and it would certainly address those comments that I've heard such as, "I've got it figured out" or "I know how he thinks."

It would also address those concerns expressed over accessibility in outer or larger parks and school yards. You could literally park a car inches from the location. There would be logistical problems however. I wanted to stay away from the Miller Center building so that left some spots very much out in the open. Therefore, I would have to carefully disguise, or camouflage, the Medallion so that it wouldn't be found with a simple cursory look.

So, taking some of the branches from the very bush that was chosen, I tied some of them around my medallion bag held in place with brown twine. I instructed my Designated Hider to place it low, tuck it in a little, and place a few spare branches around it. My goal was not to bury it--just to have it blend in. Placing your palm flat upon it wouldn't give it away. You had to either feel and squeeze it, or look closely to see the twine. (I almost used fishing line, but felt that would be a little too tricky.) This necessitated close examination but also created a greater likelihood that the hunt might last longer. (I always worry that someone will find it the first day.)

As always, I developed themes--the two central being references to "repeating or back-to-back," and a focus on the Detectable Warnings in the sidewalk nearby. It is also an area that we all go by so often but probably don't take the time to examine some of its features. It took several drive-bys to identify everything I could use. There wasn't much and I had to guard against using some of the exact references as last year. You'll note that some of the early clues are a stretch, but that's how it always is. And remember--it's not suppose to be easy.

Clue # 1 -

Going with the theme of "back to back" or "repeat," notice how the hunt starts. While this clue was intended to honor Dave Tebben first, look at the first line. It does not say name "of." It says "Dave Tebben." This is a directive to focus on the name itself. Note that, in the last name, there are two b's back to back. Also note that "name" is listed on the first line and then the second. Therefore, I "repeat" myself. The last line in the first verse refers to "fame." Together with "name," "fame" also refers to the Everett Dirksen statue which stands near the hiding spot.

The second verse prepares you for a coming focus on concepts. The "things that aren't meant to be" refers to the one bush near the hiding spot that was dead or simply had never grown. The location is an area that is "surrounded" by a lot of different things. The "poison ivy" was both meant to throw hunters off but to also warn them that, with this year's moisture, the three-leaf plant was plentiful and I didn't want to see anyone needlessly exposed to it.

Clue # 2 -

This clue focuses on specifics of the location. The irony of the chosen area is that even though it was a well-traveled location, it really is unfamiliar. When I described some of the characteristics of it to my Bouncers, they confessed that they were unaware of the items that I pointed out. I will highlight as I continue. The "green of various heights" refers to the bush itself--one half taller than the other. "Hard to do all the counting" refers to the asphalt (hard) surface of the two parking lots and the many parking spaces. "Left of your rights" was a chosen phrase that I changed back and forth several times. It refers to the yellow road sign you see when heading south on 14th St. and face the Miller Center. The arrow points left and right.

In the second verse, "things that have never been finished" is a word play from which you can derive, "things that have never been done." We have never hidden the Medallion in the same area two years in a row. "Traversing about" relates to all the traffic that passes close to the location. "Camouflage" prepares the hunter for the fact that the Medallion was hidden in a bag that had branches tied around it to keep it better hidden. "Expressing" was a play on "expression," hence the expression "never been done before." The last line notifies the hunter that, because of its camouflaged appearance, you could look right at it and not see it. Because of that, the hunter had to leave "no room for doubt."

Clue # 3 -

This clue attempts to draw attention to two concepts. The first verse focuses on the Detectable Warning pad set in the concrete in the nearby sidewalk which is there to assist the visually impaired. The second verse is centered around events that happened last year, when the Medallion was also hidden near the Miller Center.

In the first verse, the sidewalk pad informs the user where to "start and finish." Because these pads serve to inform the visually impaired that they have arrived at a street crossing, there "is nothing holding them back." The crossing area is in a fairly high traffic location that might make those of us who can witness it "feel a bit skittish."

In the second verse, "jump" is a play on the word "leap." 2008 was a Leap Year. "Periodically" refers to the fact that it occurs regularly every fourth year and it is "something officially deemed to be." "Much deliberation as you make your choices" is a reference to Election Day. The Miller Center serves as a poling place and the last big election was "last year." Finally, the hiding location was near the "edge" of Pekin Park property and the entire line described the feeling when standing on a ridge--up high--"seeing as far as you can see." The prize was hidden very close to Oak "Ridge" Street.

Clue # 4 -

The first two lines of the first verse again refer to Oak Ridge Street. "Different levels" refer to the differing heights of the bushes. 14th Street winds through that area, or, travels "to and fro."

In the second verse, "leaves" refers to the camouflage used in preparing the Medallion and "leaves out nothing" lets the hunter know that you would have to actually look very closely and feel the Medallion. "References that make no sense" refer to the confusing signs in that area. The arrow sign doesn't quite accurately point out the proper direction. Oak Ridge Street is actually to your right when approaching from the north, but the sign is on the left side of the sign pole. Approaching from the south it appears correct. From the other way, it seems to be in "error" and may lead to some "confusion"--all done "innocently." The First United Methodist Church sign is slightly confusing because the Miller Center almost "hinders" your view of the church.

Clue # 5 -

"Refrain" has more than one meaning. In this case, it was in a song--which "repeats" a line or verse. "Too distant" was a veiled reference to the fact that the hiding spot was "in town." The rest of the first verse encourages the hunter to look for themes and concepts. "Cautiously" refers to the Yellow arrow sign, the 20 mph sign, and the Children Crossing sign.

In the second verse, "bumps in the road" refers to the texture of the Detectable Warning street crossing pad. For the visually impaired, there is a "connection between sight and sounds" and, at times, you can also hear the church bells of First United Methodist Church. "When you find it you'll know the feeling" refers both to the Detectable Warning pad and the fact that you really had to feel for the Medallion. Finally, there are quite a few different colors in the general area.

Clue # 6 -

The first verse refers to the specific characteristics near the hiding spot. Looking for things to count, you will see all the parking spots that border the location. There are 25 that run north and south, and then three that run east and west within several feet of where the Medallion was hidden. "Your ultimate goal is to find part of the whole" refers to the fact that the chosen spot was part of many bushes and "by George" told you to look for a "Bush." "It's not easy to see" again refers to the fact that the bag was camouflaged. It could be seen if looked at closely, but missed if someone gave it a cursory look.

In the second verse, "feeling" meant that, because of its disguise, you would have to feel it to confirm your discovery. "More than unlucky" translates into "one more than lucky," unlucky equals 13, so that totals 14. The Medallion was hidden near 14th Street. The "theme" related to the historic act of dueling. Duelers often commenced their showdown by starting "back-to-back." Here again, I was attempting to draw hunters into the theme of a repeat hiding spot.

Clue # 7 -

"Strung out" refers to the twine wrapped around the medallion bag. "Missed something I've not done before" relates to the fact that I had never hid the prize in the same close vicinity two years in a row. "Detectable warning" gives you the proper name of the sidewalk feature and "score" relates to the definition of meaning "twenty." There is a 20 mph sign nearby. "Exercise caution" refers to the many people who walk around the Lagoon, while "caution" refers to the arrow sign and the children crossing warning. "Uneven signs" relates to the church sign which is slightly crooked when seen at different angles--plus a bit "warped." "Driven" signifies the prevalent traffic. "Crazy mind" is my acknowledgement of many hunters' opinion of my clue writing effort.

Clue # 8 -

This one became extremely challenging. How do you heat things up but not simply give it away? So, I attempted to draw hunters closer. "Middle" was reference to center--as in "Miller Center." "Quiet comfort" referred to the restroom nearby. "Comfort stations" are what restrooms used to be known as. "Islands in rectangles of blackness" are the landscaped areas within the west parking lot that, given their shape, "point" toward the location. "Ripple effect" relates to the Lagoon. With all the traffic on 14th Street, there are "so many they're are passing you by." "Casting" refers to the fishing that takes place at the Lagoon and "casual gazing" again relates to the fact that the hiding area always lies within your general sight but few people focus on it. I know that I hadn't. Finally, "watch of a constant eye" referred to Everett Dirksen and the Dirksen Statue.

Clue # 9 -

Even though we never used it, it was published. So, "Pepsi" refers to the vending machine by the restrooms. "Aging" refers to the Miller Center. "Counting the calendar until Monday" brings you to September 14--as in 14th Street. "Yielding" was for the Children Crossing sign and "eternal power" was for the church sign.

The "long-tenured folks" are those who frequent the Miller Center, while "GM" is for the "Gene Miller" Center which it says on their sign. The next line again refers to the parking lots. The selected bushes run from "the north and the south." "Lying" let the hunters know that the Medallion was on the ground and "surrounded by green spots" encouraged hunters to look in bushes and not rummage through flowers.

Conclusion

So there you have it! It was different. It was new. But "returning to the scene of the crime" had a certain unique appeal. I've heard from some that choosing the same general location lacked creativity. I disagree. Having it by the Miller Center two years in a row necessitated 18 clues over that time. Believe me, that taxed my creativity.

Every year I talk to people just after the hunt. Time and again I hear the claim that "it was something that we did as a family," "it was something that we did together," "it created special memories." Sure, it is great joy in finding the Medallion as Justin Clark and Chet Strickfaden can testify to. But, the real joy lies in the experience and memories. I am especially appreciative of the lady who told me that the Medallion Hunt was something she and her dad did together. He passed away 10 years ago, but it is because of the memories she enjoys of her time spent looking with her dad, that she makes sure she looks with her kids every year and will again look next year. Maybe there's a lesson there for all hunters. This is not the "Medallion Discovery" or the "Medallion Find." It is the "Medallion Hunt," and it is in that effort where the real fun lies.

Gary Gillis
Cluemeister

The Medallion Has Been Found

It's official, the Pepsi Marigold Medallion has been found!

It was found at about 10:45am by Justin Clark (left) and Chet Strickfaden in a set of bushes north of the Miller Center parking lot.

More details and the explanation of clues will be released soon.

Clue #8

Have I put you in the middle of a crisis,
Yet quiet comfort almost lost in this space?
Islands in rectangles of blackness,
May point to the treasured place.

But a ripple effect may affect you,
So many they're passing you by.
Casting glances and casual gazing;
Under the watch of a constant eye.

Clue # 7

Strung out from a busy weekend?
You missed something I've not done before.
So now I must get you closer.
Here's a detectable warning, so now you'll know the score.

Please exercise caution carefully,
As I leave uneven signs.
I will send you in different directions,
As you're driven by my warped, crazy mind.

Clue #6

For those of you who enjoy counting,
Seek out a quarter, then three.
Your ultimate goal is to find part of the whole.
But, by George, it's not easy to see.

Are you feeling more than unlucky?
Here's that theme I try to convey.
Like two duelers ready to do battle;
There's a method to their madness and ways.

Clue #5

I refrain from getting too distant,
Yet I must be subtle in my various themes.
You must cautiously review everything,
Since many hints are not as they seem.

In life one discovers bumps in the road;
A connection between sight and sounds.
When you find it you'll know the feeling.
And a plethora of colors abounds.

Clue #4

Tall and majestic, you don't really see them;
As ever higher you may go.
Many hunters seek different levels,
When traveling to and fro.

A good detective leaves out nothing.
They even look for references that make no sense.
Knowing that innocent errors and confusion,
May hinder their defense.

Clue #3

A true hunter possesses many talents.
The challenged know where to start and finish.
There really is nothing holding them back.
But the rest of us might feel a bit skittish.

We must make that jump periodically.
It's something officially deemed to be.
Much deliberation as you make your choices;
Standing near the edge seeing how far that you can see.

Clue #2

The landscape may not be familiar;
So much green of various heights.
Sometimes it's hard to do all the counting,
As they tell you what's left of your rights.

Some things have never been finished,
As you go out and traversing about.
I use camouflage in what I'm expressing.
Look carefully since there's no room for doubt.

2009 Pepsi Marigold Medallion Hunt ~ Clue #1

Clue # 1
Always remember the name Dave Tebben,
The one who gave this event its name.
He endeavored not make this too difficult,
But still made you earn your fame.

For me, concepts always have their usage;
Nuances and things that aren't meant to be
Go out and you may find it surrounded,
But watch carefully for poison ivy



Disclaimer
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 U.A.W. 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 flower bed. 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.

Pepsi Marigold Medallion Hunt Ready To Go

The first clue for the 2009 Pepsi Marigold Medallion Hunt will be released on Monday, August 31st. Clues will be released daily thereafter, with the exception of Sunday and Labor Day, until the medallion is found.

DISCLAIMER
The Pepsi Marigold Medallion will not be hidden on any golf course (public or private), inside Pekin Community High School stadium, Dragonland, inside any school facility, flowerbed, around the Sun Dial, or in close proximity to the Pekin Archery Range or the U.A.W. Highrise. The medallion will not be placed in a recessed lighting fixture at the Pekin Public Library or Dirksen Congressional Center. The medallion also will not be placed near the fence at the Federal Bureau of Prisons. No location will be selected that requires physical risk. Be careful to look out for poison ivy and poison oak. Also, please be respectful of the property that you are on and considerate of your fellow hunters.

The Grand Prize is a 4 Day / 3 Night trip for two to Cancun, Mexico or Las Vegas. (No holiday travels. Must be booked within 45 days. Arrangements made through World Wide Travel of Pekin.)

Pepsi Marigold Medallion Ready to be Hidden

This year's hunt is dedicated to the memory of Dave Tebben, the Medallion Hunt founder and clue writer from 1978 to 1984. The photo above is the front of the actual medallion, which will be hidden in the next few weeks. The authenticity of the medallion is guaranteed by what is written on the back. The first clue will be released on Monday, August 31st, and will be available in a number of media outlets, including this blog: http://medallionhunt.blogspot.com

2009 Pepsi Marigold Medallion Hunt Coming Soon

The first clue will be released on Monday, August 31st. Who will find the Pepsi Marigold Medallion this year?

Clue Explanations by Gary Gillis

2008 Pepsi Marigold Medallion Hunt Clue Explanations by Gary Gillis

No secret - when constructing a hunt I often look for themes or concepts upon which to develop my clues. This allows me to take a broad approach and narrow it down as the hunt progresses. It also creates opportunities for multiple interpretations, which keeps things interesting and adds to the excitement.

This year's selection of the Eugene Miller Senior Citizens Center added the challenge and concern that occurs when choosing a place that has limited hiding spots and is easily accessible. I also needed to guard against the possibility that workers at, or those that frequent that spot, might have an unfair advantage. Therefore I chose to develop clues that made broad references to themes that focused on “Seniors,” "Eugene," and "Miller.” There were also references to the basic characteristics of the location and the specific spot. Note the number of ways that I focused on these key themes and how each subsequent referenced more narrowly focused upon them.

Clue One: The first verse appears to be a reference to the festival but is really aimed at a new school year, which culminates in an "annual celebration" and the festivities that characterize the graduation of a Senior Class. The reference to "time" was a vague reference to the advertising phrase "It's Miller Time." The second verse was basically a primer letting the hunter prepare for the historical and popular references. Hence the words "history" and "celebrity.”

Clue Two: The hunter is reminded to look for “themes." The road sign to the north of the parking lot has lost most of its letters- "not even see the signs." This year's festival has a NASCAR theme. Dale Earnhardt, Jr. is a popular name on the circuit. Dale Earnhardt SENIOR was a legend. The Busch name is also a prominent NASCAR family. There are two signs at different entrances to the general parking lots. They say "No thoroughfare" and ''Video Surveillance". There is a bold "line" "between" them. Even though it is not a thoroughfare, you still "can get there.” With video surveillance First United Methodist Church "keep a careful eye." They also removed the house that stood there for many years. They planted grass seed. By doing so they chose to "do nothing" which, in reality created green space and therefore "did something." It is easy to forget that a house once stood there but “your mind sees it if you try."

Clue Three: "Observant” is a reference to the church, which "observes" Sunday worship and religious holidays. The church also has "Entrance One” and "Entrance Two." Therefore you "see it once and see it twice." The location was characterized by two similar bushes that you saw once, then twice and when you see a father-son Senior and Junior, you see the name once and twice. There are three handicapped parking spaces very close to the hiding place that were "leaning." The reference to playmates and played were a precursor to playwrights Arthur Miller and Eugene O'Neill. O'Neill and Eugene McCarthy were historic "Irish" names and Eugene, Oregon (like Gary, Indiana) is to "a place or a name” Finally, the demolished house left: "open space" and with its removal "good detectives may not find a trace."

Clue Four: The first verse refers to school. A clock has twelve numbers and new drivers get their license at sixteen. 12th graders are “seniors.” You often graduate from college in the 16th grade as a "senior.” This was a tough concept but with the clock at Pekin Hospital nearby I felt it had application. "Hear them loudly as they're starting to grow" refers to "baby boomers" who are beginning to enter the realm of Senior Citizenship. In the second verse, as one ages they feel that "the calendar advances rapidly." "Near the end of this race" refers to the upcoming Election. "A beautiful nectar so valuable" referred to Sen. Barry Goldwater who with his Vice Presidential running mate ("speedy mate") lost in the 1964 Presidential race and therefore "came in second place." The VP candidate was William "Miller.

Clue Five: "Boundaries are not always distinctive" referred to the blending of adjacent properties. The "Miller" Center blends in with First United Methodist Church and "Miller" Park with Riverfront Park. The Church Parking lot behind the Miller Center is landscaped in a way that looks like "islands" with separation between them for walking and water run-off. "Famous Drivers" brought back the Earnhardt and Busch reference; the "famous actor" was brought in later; and "forty-one" and "forty-three" are President George H.W. Bush (41st President) and George W. Bush (43). The medallion was hidden in a bush and "Bush 41" is often referred to as "the senior President Bush." The whole second verse refers to the small courtyard almost "hidden" on the east side of the Miller Center. Its close proximity to the Lagoon cause it to "reflect" off the water.

Clue Six: The first verse required some research. But that's what three-day weekends are for! The "good old war movie” is "Saving Private Ryan" which I developed in subsequent clues. "Felling groovy" is an "old" expression. In the second line. "Eugene" V. Debs is an historic "labor" “leader.” The “western state” is Oregon and "a funny named place" was "Eugene." "Special play" refers to the historic playwrights I used often. "Special delivery" referred to UPS. They're famous advertising phrase was “What can brown do for you?" The Miller Center is predominately brown. The "two things that seem out of place" were the restrooms that were built before the Center and the concrete driveway on the south side of the building. All other paved areas are asphalt. As a further hint, notice the word “relieved" for the restrooms and "delineated space" for the parking lots.

Clue Seven: Much of this clue employs basic "trivia," but in the first verse, "stuck in the middle" refers to center. "Life on a river" brought the hunter's attention to Miller Park. However, when considering "duplicity" you're reminded that there Is another Miller - the Miller Center. In the second verse, "a musician who served his country" was Glenn Miller; "a lucky guy who wrote lots of plays" was playwright Arthur Miller, who married Marilyn Monroe (lucky guy); "a main character in a movie" was Tom Hanks, the "Oscar" winning actor, who starred in the "war movie", Saving Private Ryan - a film centered around the D-Day invasion (D is the fourth letter in the alphabet). Hanks played Captain Miller. Finally, I began this clue with the word "Sugar." We lost our much-loved dog of 15 years just before I wrote this clue. Her name was Sugar. This was my tribute to her. I apologize if it created confusion but dog lovers will understand.

Clue Eight: The first verse denotes the theme of aging and long ago past. "Four score and seven years ago" - taken from the Gettysburg address equals 87. Anyone who is 87 is a Senior Citizen who was "created a long time ago." Senior citizens can remember when "Mercury was on a dime." The Mercury head dime was imprinted from 1916-1945. In the second verse, I elaborate a bit about Clue 7. The "lucky guy" was again Arthur Miller; "in the movie they were seeking a yank" was about Saving Private Ryan; "counting the days" which "should have really been letters" (A, B, C, D) was D-Day for that movie; and the "actor's name” that "rhymes with thanks" was Tom Hanks who played Captain Miller.

Clue Nine: The clincher that had to be more specific. The first verse focuses on seniors as in "longevity” and "turn one's hair gray." "Beating the bushes" is self-explanatory. In verse two, "last year in high school" is your "senior" year. "Far reach" told you that the medallion was deeply hidden in a bush on the south ("where most go for the winter") side of the building; which was "so near where it's bad if you curse” - the Methodist Church.

That's it! Notice the simplicity in Clue Nine. It took minutes to interpret. That's why, to make any hunt last, I have to stay intentionally vague or make interpretation difficult. This one was no different. I "write em as I see em" and let fate take care of the rest. My hope is that the finder worked the clues and earned their prize. That certainly describes Scott and Angela Jones. They have been passionate hunters for years and work together as a family. The fact that they are repeat winners is testimony to their diligence and determination. Congratulations to them and all who participated. I don't know how the hunt was for you, but to me as always, it was fun. Finally, a big thank you to Pepsi who has sponsored this event for 21 years. Without them, this event would not be the popular icon that it has become.

The Medallion Has Been Found

The Pepsi Marigold Medallion has been found! It was found about 11:45am, almost immediately after the 9th clue was released on September 4th. It was found by Scott and Angela Jones of Pekin. They also found the Pepsi Marigold Medallion in 2002. This year they found it in some bushes near the Miller Senior Center. More information will be released later, including an explanation of the clues.

Clue #9

Will we set a record for longevity?
My nerves are beginning to fray.
Be gentle when beating the bushes.
Too much can turn one's hair gray.

Think of that last year in high school.
It's a far reach, but what could be worse?
Time to go where most go for the winter.
So near where it's bad if you curse.

Clue #8

Four score and seven years ago,
Now that's a really long time!
Like that which was created so long ago;
Such as when Mercury was on a dime.

Now the lucky guy married a girl who was gorgeous;
In the movie they were seeking a yank.
Counting the days should have really been letters.
The actor's name easily rhymes with thanks.

Clue #7

Sugar-coated with a lot of trivia;
Am I leaving you stuck in the middle?
It reminds me of life on a river.
Duplicity helps when writing this riddle.

A musician who served his country;
A lucky guy who wrote lots of plays;
A main character in a movie;
Played by Oscar in the fourth of days.

Clue #6

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.

Clue #5

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.

Clue #4

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.

Clue #3

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.

Clue #2

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.

Clue #1

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.

Disclaimer

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.

Coming soon...

The first clue in the 2008 Pepsi Marigold Medallion Hunt will be released on Monday, August 25th. Stay tuned for more information.