LANSING, February 13, 2002 — A lucky Walloon Lake man has a lot more cash in his pockets today after scratching off a Michigan Lottery "Barrel of Bucks" instant ticket to reveal a $200,000 top prize!
He purchased the winning ticket at Next Door Food Store #19, 111 S. Cedar Street, in Kalkaska.
"I stopped in Kalkaska to fill my truck with gas on the way home from work," the winner said. "When I went in to pay for the gas I saw the Barrel of Bucks instant tickets, and I had never played that game before, so I decided to buy one. When I got back to my truck I scratched the ticket off right away."
The 47-year-old winner, who requested anonymity, said he didn