A Dashwood retiree is $250,000 richer who claimed the top prize with an Instant Crossword Deluxe.
Debra, the mother of three and grandmother of three enjoys the time it takes to play the game who previously had won $10,000 in 2003 with Instant Bingo.
Debra says she was at home when she deiced to play her ticket and realized she had won big who jumped in her car to verify her win.
Debra says she will use her wins to pay bills, get a new computer and save.
The winning ticket was purchased at Circle K on Ontario Street North in Grand Bend.
