LANSING, March 1, 2007 – Diane Quinn is one lucky Ferndale lady!  She matched four white ball numbers and the gold Mega ball in the Feb. 23 Mega Millions drawing to win $10,000!

The 39-year-old was in disbelief – even after checking her ticket “80 times”!  Quinn plans to use her easy pick winnings towards the purchase of furniture for her new home.  In her free time, she enjoys traveling, gardening and cooking.

The lucky ticket was purchased at Ferndale One Stop, 22008 Woodward Ave., in Ferndale.

Mega Millions is a multi-state lottery game in Michigan, California, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Texas, Virginia and Washington.  Wagers cost $1 each and tickets may be purchased at nearly 11,000 Michigan Lottery retailers statewide.

All proceeds from the Lottery are contributed to the state School Aid Fund which supports kindergarten through 12th grade public education in Michigan.  In fiscal year 2006, the contribution was $688 million.

For additional information, please visit the Lottery’s Web site at https://www.michiganlottery.com/.

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