Big lotto win for Unity couple

UNITY — Winning $1 million with Lotto 6/49 has made dreams come true for Unity couple Duane and Ruth Hume.

Their Lotto 6/49 ticket matched the Guaranteed Prize Draw Selection on the April 4 draw.

“I just started crying,” said Ruth. “I was just so happy because now Duane can park his truck and just be home.”

The couple said they couldn’t believe their luck when they found out they had won.

“The retailer put the ticket through the machine and the machine started to make a different noise,” said Ruth. “I thought it said that we had won $100,000 and a free play, but I wasn’t sure, so I asked the retailer. Together we counted all the zeros and realized it was a $1 million win.”

“I think it’s just sinking in now,” added Duane.

The couple purchased their winning ticket at the Delta Co-op Marketplace.

In addition to retirement for Duane, the Humes are looking forward to having the same life, but with added financial security.

“We’ll pay everything off and life will be good!” said Ruth. “This has fulfilled all of my dreams. It will be nice that Duane can be home.”