LANSING, July 3, 2002 – A lucky Flint lady revealed all the right words upon scratching off a Michigan Lottery "Cashword" instant ticket to win a $35,000 top prize!

The winning ticket was purchased at Plaza Foods, 3402 Richfield Road, in Flint.

The lucky 66-year-old lady, who requested anonymity, said she kept the winning ticket in a coupon organizer in her home before turning it in at the Lottery’s regional office in Bridgeport.

"I scratched off the tickets about two hours after I purchased them," the winner said. "I am very excited to win such a large prize!"

The winner, who enjoys cooking, spending time with her family and playing Michigan Lottery games in her free time, said she plans to use her winnings to take a vacation.

"Cashword" is just one of many Michigan Lottery instant tickets available at more than 9,000 Michigan Lottery retailers statewide.

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