Congrats once again to Roxie Cooper for finding the golden certificate at the Dollar General Store on 16th St. in Orange Friday, which was worth $500!
Here’s a general explanation of the clues.
2025 KOGT Mardi Gras Treasure Hunt sponsored by Sabine Federal Credit Union
The greater Orange area consists of Orange, West Orange, Pinehurst and Little Cypress. So what do they all have in common? Now we’re not talking about the trees, grass, streets, homes and people. You need to look a little deeper than that. As usual, each days clue will lead you in a direction.
Monday – Clue #1
Whether it’s been a hot day or a long day or a hot and long day, many of us end it with a margarita. Like Tennessee Whiskey or Kentucky Bourbon, the margarita is known as a Mexican cocktail and you don’t have to drive far to spend your dinero on a variety of flavors or you may just buy the ingredients and concoct your own at home.
Fun Fact: Margarita in Spanish translates to “daisy” in English.
So will you have to wait until Friday or will you be able to decipher the clues?
Tuesday – Clue #2
Many believe the storage of local history in the brain is beneficial for the KOGT Treasure Hunt. We can’t deny that but it depends on the theme. But many of us have purchased storage bins to put our stuff in and then rent a storage place to put the storage bins. Fortunately we have enough around here to accommodate but which one are we referring to?
Fun Fact: What are the three D’s to mini-storage demand? Death, divorce, and downsizing.
Wednesday – Clue #3
It doesn’t matter what grade you’re in, you are there to learn. Maybe you’re learning about how many quarters make a dollar. If you’re older you’re learning military history or maybe the periodic table.
Fun Fact: While problem-solving is generally not a subject, it’s considered the most challenging aspect of classes like math, science, and engineering.
Thursday – Clue #4
Many of you are praying to find the treasure. There are plenty of places where you can worship but I’m sure you can pray for guidance at any of them. Speaking of religion, how many of you stay on top of the 10 Commandments? Probably need to polish up on them myself.
Fun Fact: Church’s Chicken originated in Texas and when it went international in the 1970’s, it had to change its name to Texas Chicken because the brand name Church was not popular in countries with majority non-Christian religions. Church’s Chicken was named after its founder George W. Church.
Friday – Clue #5
As “Come on baby light my fire” plays in the background, we celebrate making it to Friday. As the cluemaster with $500 Dollars in my hand, you worry if you gave up something too early or maybe made it too hard. Generally speaking, we’ve never made too hard. You guys are too good. Sixteenth out of 20 locations in the county will lead you to the prize.
Fun Fact: Sabine Federal Credit Union has been with us every year since KOGT took over the Mardi Gras Treasure Hunt. Please thank them for allowing us to bring you this fun and lucrative event each year.
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