LANSING, September 29, 2000 — A Paw Paw man went wild with excitement after scratching off a Michigan Lottery “Wild Time” instant ticket to reveal he had won a $30,000 top prize!

The 51-year-old winner purchased the winning ticket at Grapevine News Agency, 217 E. Michigan Ave., in Paw Paw.

“I just kept looking at the ticket in disbelief,” the winner said. “I am very excited that I won!”

When not bowling or golfing, the lucky man said he enjoys playing Michigan Lottery games in his free time. He added that he has been playing Lottery games for the past 26 years and the instant games are one of his favorites.

Prior to turning the winning ticket in at the Lottery