LANSING, January 26, 2001 — An East Leroy resident recently won a pocketful of cash after scratching off a Michigan Lottery “Lifetime of Cash” instant ticket worth $1,000-a-week for life!

Due to a federal law that went into effect last year, the winner was given the option of taking her prize payment in one lump sum, instead of as equal yearly payments for the rest of her life.

The winner chose to take the prize payment in a one-time, lump-sum payment of $750,000