By Grant Lewis – Melanie Armstrong has over 27,000 reasons to smile thanks to the Lions Catch the Ace! Melanie won our last big jackpot draw with only four envelopes to open. Envelope #49 was the lucky one. I’m sure many of you recognize her. For twelve years Melanie worked at Winkel’s Y.I.G. as manager for Frank and Lisa Winkel. Many of her friends and family still live in Espanola even though she lives in Manitouwadge where she manages and owns the local Y.I.G. Most of her career has been in retail working for Walmart, Shopper’s, and the Y.I.G. In Sudbury. Working in retail, gives her a pulse as to the needs of her community she admits. With this knowledge Melanie has been active wherever she has worked. While at Winkel’s, she and Paul Zahorec were instrumental in establishing the “Angel Tree” at Christmas which is still at Tanner’s today. At present, Melanie is involved with programs involving hockey, the library, reading to kids, and others. She has not slowed down at all.
Melanie plans on using the winnings on home improvement and perhaps a car! Plus…a very reliable birdie told me that wedding bells may be in the future!!!
Congratulations Melanie and keep buying those C.T.A. tickets.
Article by Grant Lewis….photos supplied.
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