Elderly Canadian couple claim lottery jackpot

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monty — Wed, 24 Aug 2005 12:10:31 GMT

Sure wonderful to see people next door,(a few miles) win a lottery at a late age in life, While we dont know the elderly couple we do know the children as my wife works were one of the daughters are. I wish them well, and yes as many years as possible to enjoy it Have a great day everyone, Never give up there is always that chance William in Prescott Ontario Canada10 minutes from Brockville

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fwlawrence — Tue, 23 Aug 2005 21:30:17 GMT

That amount will buy a lot of false teeth.

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wizeguy — Tue, 23 Aug 2005 21:21:16 GMT

Congrats to the Hayes family

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Rip Snorter — Tue, 23 Aug 2005 21:06:33 GMT

Good story. Glad they won.Jack

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lottomoney — Tue, 23 Aug 2005 20:22:26 GMT

good for them better late then never

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BabyJC — Tue, 23 Aug 2005 20:18:19 GMT

I'm surprised that they could read the numbers on the ticket to see that it was a winner -- LOL I hope that they live another 10 years and live it up

Elderly Canadian couple claim lottery jackpot

Lottery Post — Tue, 23 Aug 2005 19:54:02 GMT

A beaming Brockville, Ontario, couple, who are both almost 90, have entered Canada's millionaire club after cashing in their Lotto/49 ticket from the Aug. 6 draw.Victor and Thelma Hayes were still in disbelief yesterday but all smiles as they collected their oversized cheque for $7.5 million.They have been married for 63 years and both turn 90 in a few weeks. We haven't fought yet, Mr. Hayes joked.He has been playing the same numbers for years and won a $1,000 prize once and other free draws. B... [ More ]