Milan woman wins $20,000
Wanda English Burnett - Editor

Gerry Doane of Milan, was excited when she knew she was going to get her chance on the Hoosier Millionaire Show. She was even more excited when she actually got there and won $20,000.

Gerry and husband Ray, were treated to a buffet and stay in the Omni in downtown Indianapolis the night before the show was taped, January 12. The next day they were on their way to the studio, which was located by the Speedway. There they met up with family members, Gerry's brother, Ronald Brandes and sister Juanita Taffe, and friend, Wanda Burnett who were going to be in the audience along with Ray to cheer Gerry on.

Gerry's first selection gave her 7,000. The second round was $2,000, with the third try being another $2,000. This gave her the chance to go to the playoffs where she won another $9,000 - for the grand total of $20,000. Gerry was just beneath the top winner, Don Henry of Greensburg, who won $24,000 on the show and was given the chance to play the DOUBLER. He picked the letter R, and instantly went to $72,000. Then he took a big chance and hit the "go" button, but was knocked back down to his original winnings of $24,000. His wife said, "he's a gambler, I knew he would do it."

What will Gerry do with her winnings? She laughed as she told show officials, "Buy more lottery tickets of course," then on a more serious note, "we'll probably pay off our mort
gage."

The excitement all began when husband Ray sent in tickets with Gerry's name on them to Hoosier Millionaire. Her ticket was drawn out of over 5000 and she was on her way to Indianapolis for the taping of the January 22, airing of Hoosier Millionaire.

The ticket was purchased at Haessig's Market on Hwy 101 between Milan and Sunman. According to Gerry, the store will get 1% of her winnings - $200.00.

After the taping, Gerry treated her family members and friend to lunch and noted it was a great experience but she would be back at work on Friday at the Ripley County Sheriff's Department. She has worked there for ten years as the Matron.