LANSING, October 21, 2002 – – Charles Johnson Jr. of Farwell got the surprise of a lifetime upon scratching off a Michigan Lottery "Super 6s" instant game ticket revealing a $6,000 top prize!

The 61-year-old winner purchased the winning ticket at Carrows Super Market Inc., 2545 W. Cadillac Dr., in Farwell.

The winner, a retiree who enjoys hunting, fishing and riding motorcycles in his free time, said he kept the winning ticket in his pocket at all times to ensure its safety before turning it in at the Lottery’s regional office in Lansing. He added that he has no special plans for his winnings at this time.

"Super 6s" is just one of many Michigan Lottery instant tickets available at more than 9,000 Lottery retailers statewide.

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