OWASSO MAN WINS $30K PLAYING ‘GOLD AND SILVER’

Jeff Hawkins, a resident of Owasso, Oklahoma, won $30,000 playing the Oklahoma Lottery’s Gold & Silver Scratcher.  He plans to put the money in savings for the purchase of a new home sometime in the future.
 
Hawkins bought the winning ticket at Kum & Go, a convenience store located at 12807 E. 86th St. N. in Owasso.  He was at the store visiting a friend and decided to play on a whim.  
 
Net proceeds of all Lottery games are used to support improvements and enhancements for Oklahoma education.  More than $157 million has been contributed to education since November 2005.
 
Proceeds are used statewide to supplement existing funds for a variety of important purposes, including: teacher compensation and benefits, early childhood development programs, college scholarships, classroom technology and construction of educational facilities.