CDA Winner Claims Final 35th Anniversary $35,000 Prize

Generally, good things happen on your birthday and for those who wait. Such was the story with Dawn Collins who knew she had a $35,000 winning 35th Anniversary Scratch ticket but had to wait over three weeks to visit Boise and claim her prize.

“We went to Piggies to get a newspaper, coffee, and scratch tickets one morning before my birthday,” said Dawn about buying her winning ticket. “I got the ticket, played it, and when I saw what looked like it had won $35,000, I just didn’t believe it. This can’t be!”

Dawn had her husband double-triple check the ticket. “I wanted to make sure that what I was seeing was real!” she exclaimed.

It was real. And then came the wait. Dawn’s driver’s license expired on her birthday, right around the time she bought the ticket. Needing a valid driver’s license to claim her prize, Dawn had to wait three weeks to renew the license with the Department of Motor Vehicles and have it mailed to her. Once that was taken care of, she made her way to Boise in mid-September to claim her prize.

While convinced her win was real for over three weeks, she still admitted to being nervous when she claimed her prize. “I usually only win $20, so this is a lot bigger! My palms are all sweaty and my hands are shaking!”

“We’re going to solve our car issues with the winnings,” she said when she received her winning check.”

Dawn’s winning ticket was sold at Piggie’s Deli Food Mart on Sherman in Coeur d’Alene.

With Dawn’s win, all the top prizes for all the Idaho Lottery’s 35th Anniversary games have been claimed.

2024 CW Kootenai Classical Academy Bartly-Kreyssler

Date: September 2024

School: Kootenai Classical Academy

Wish Delivered: Overhead Projector

Teacher Jessica Bartley-Kreyssler says "An overhead projector will allow students to see video to support their learning. The projector will allow students to share work complete tasks together and engage with their learning across all topics."

Wish Amount: $525

2024 CW Caldwell High Gunter

Date: September 2024

School: Caldwell High School

Wish Delivered: Science Lab Supplies

Teacher Tanya Gunter says "These supplies will transform our science program, allowing students to actively participate in experiments and understand scientific concepts through practical application. By engaging with real-world problems, students will develop critical thinking skills, increase their interest in STEM fields, and be better prepared for college and career opportunities. Your support will make a significant difference in the lives of our students. With these essential science supplies, we can provide a more engaging, effective, and inspiring education. Thank you for considering our request to enhance the science learning experience at Caldwell High School."

Wish Amount: $9,218.91

2024 CW Filer Intermediate Massie

Date: September 2024

School: Filer Intermediate School

Wish Delivered: Art supplies for calming corner

Teacher Hailey Massie says "I would like to create a calming corner within my classroom. As a child, I had severe anxiety due to my home life. I see myself in a few of my students. I want to be able to help them and provide a space that will allow them to work through the emotions they are feeling. Mental health plays such a huge role in the lives of our youth. I would like to support my students to the best of my ability. This calming corner and the items listed above will allow my students to thrive. They will understand that we all have emotions to work through, and it's okay if you need help learning to work through them."

Wish Amount: $892.20

2024 CW Glenns Fairy Chesser

Date: September 2024

School: Glenns Ferry School District

Wish Delivered: Classroom Supplies

Teacher Lynette Chesser says "I have been teaching first grade for 14 years. The past 4 years I have been using Whole Brain Teaching strategies in the classroom. This year I would like to create a more engaged classroom by implementing more strategies from Whole Brain Teaching. Whole Brain Teaching is an instructional approach that aims to keep students engaged throughout lessons by using game-like challenges. Some strategies will be a whole group while others will be individual. The 30 second dance party-button will be used to celebrate individual student's improvement. Students will have a goal they are working to achieve such as, completing assignments without visiting with peers, cleaning up without being asked, reading more words per minute, completing assignments that they previously struggled with, Etc. The finger hand tally counter will be used in a variety of ways as well, students can track their own behaviors, or the teacher could count the number of times a desired behavior occurs to track progress in reducing a behavior. The benefit is the teacher can do it without drawing attention to the behavior. The scoreboard will be used to help tally whole class expectations. This will help promote healthy competition as well as enhancing a positive classroom environment. I'm excited to implement more WBT strategies this year."

Wish Amount: $79.96

2024 CW Kimberly Middle Landers

Date: September 2024

School: Kimberly Middle School

Wish Delivered: School Desks

Teacher Christine Landers says "The student tables in my classroom are very old and falling apart. They are mismatched and difficult to arrange without a leg coming loose. The tables make it difficult for my growing 6th graders to collaborate in groups of more than two students. Our small school district does not have funds in the budget to replace the worn-out tables, so we have been trying to use them carefully and make do. I am requesting funds to purchase the Shapes School Desks which are ergonomically designed and can easily be arranged in a variety of ways for small to large groups as well as individual workstations. These desks would provide fun, flexible seating and foster greater student engagement by increasing focus and participation in classroom activities."

Wish Amount: $3,527.85

Idaho Falls Winner Will Become Debt Free

Jonny Werner went from being a $50,000 winner to a quarter-millionaire in an instant.

When Werner arrived at the Idaho Lottery office in Boise in late August, he believed he had won $50,000 on his Powerball ticket. A regular player, Werner says he likes to play Powerball when he can and typically lets the terminal pick his numbers.

The Saturday evening before his arrival in Boise, he was in the Maverik on Woodruff in Idaho Falls picking up a few more tickets. He asked the clerk to check his previous tickets for any winners. The clerk did, then returned one of the tickets telling him, “I can’t check this one, you’ll have to take it to Boise.”

After anxiously awaiting his trip, when the moment came, he strolled into the Idaho Lottery lobby confident he had won $50,000. When Idaho Lottery Customer Service scanned his ticket, they informed him that he had not won $50,000. He actually had won $250,000.

“I forgot about the automatic multiplier, PowerPlay,” he said both surprised and excited at the extra $200,000 he had just won in an instant.

PowerPlay is a multiplier on all Idaho Lottery Powerball tickets that multiplies non-jackpot winning prizes up to 10 times, depending on the number selected for the draw. For Werner, the number from the winning draw was 5, making his $50,000 winner a $250,000 winner.

Werner, a long-time cabinet installer of 38 years, plans to keep working but did say he was going to pay off his bills and be “debt free!”

“I mean, I’m going to pay off my house, my car and be able to afford a nice vacation,” exclaimed Werner.

2024 CW Peregrine Clements

Date: September 2024

School: Peregrine Elementary

Wish Delivered: Dramatic Play Center Supplies

Teacher Jennifer Clements says "My special education preschool students learn best through play. Beefing up our dramatic play center will be great for my students! Most important is the language component: many of my students are nonverbal and need repeated opportunities to learn and practice new words. The dramatic play materials will give them these chances and allow them to learn new words specific to situations they will encounter in their real lives. The more items we have that match items they see outside of school, the easier it will be for them to make connections, use the items, and use nouns, verbs, and adjectives when talking about them (Apple! Red apple! Cut red apple!)"

Wish Amount: $2,050.96

2024 CW Centennial High Axtell

Date: September 2024

School: Centennial High 

Wish Delivered: Math Class Supplies

Teacher Michelle Axtell says "As a first year teacher these items would be greatly appreciated. I would love to have some flexible seating options for my students. The books would be a great start to my classroom library. The STEM items would be great for the students to engage, explore, and use their creativity. These items will help me get my classroom set up and ready for the new school year. I am really looking forward to the start of my career as an elementary school teacher. My students would really benefit from the items on my Wishlist."

Wish Amount: $1,262.55

Valley View Elementary in Bonners Ferry Receives STEM Supplies

The Idaho Lottery granted two Valley View Elementary third-grade teachers with their wish for STEM activities and supplies.

The two teachers — Shelly Hoisington and Kelsey Rice — decided to apply for the Classroom Wishlist award after attending a summer STEM conference sponsored by Boise State University.

"The conference provided a lot of information and hands-on learning opportunities," Hoisington said. "We learned a multitude of strategies designed to integrate STEM into various subject areas and came home ready to implement them."

While they were excited to turn their new teaching ideas and skills into reality for their students, they lacked the necessary resources to do so. They applied for and received a Classroom Wishlist award for $3,435 for STEM carts that include games, puzzles, engineering kits, and building materials.

Although the award was written with third graders in mind, Hoisington said the items and materials are available to all teachers at the school. The STEM activity items and materials are kept on two rolling carts and can easily be moved from classroom to classroom.

"Bringing STEM into the classroom will encourage students to think, create, and explore," she added. "Hands-on experiences offered to students allow them to think outside of the box and build a foundation of strong critical thinking skills. The activities provided will also promote collaboration and communication among peers as they work together to solve problems."

2024 LYS Adams Elementary Vest

September 2024
Adams Elementary,
Boise
Donated By: Dennis Vest

2024 CW Rigby Middle Wagoner

Date: August 2024

School: Peregrine Elementary

Wish Delivered: Dramatic Play Center Supplies

This wishlist is assisting teacher Whitney Wagoner in creating a better learning space for their extended resource classroom at Rigby Middle school. Students in the classroom range from moderate to severe disabilities including cognitive impairment, and receive extra help behaviorally, academically and social emotionally. The wishlists includes learning resources, supplies for arts and crafts, and furniture to allow students to feel more comfortable in their learning environment.

Wish Amount: $1,618.85

Emma White wins $50,000 for college

After graduating high school in Idaho Falls a year ago, Emma White made the move to Boise and attended Boise State to study pre-veterinarian medicine.

A year after starting college at BSU, she found herself wanting to take a semester off, work just one job, and save money for when she returns to the classroom.

Just a few days shy of her 19th birthday, Emma was visiting home and bought at a $5 Redline Cashword Scratch ticket from the KJs on Broadway in Idaho Falls.

“I can’t believe I won. This really helps. At one point last year, I was going to school full-time and working three different jobs to help pay my expenses,” described Emma. “I’m going to put the money aside and save as much as I can for when I return to school.”

Emma promised not to use her winnings on more Scratch tickets, saying she was only planning on playing her dad’s $5, but the next game she’s hoping to win? The Big Spin!

35th Anniversary 2nd Chance Winner Ron Black

After winning the final 2nd chance draw from the Idaho Lottery’s 35th Anniversary Games, Ron Black, from Boise, decided that perhaps it was time to retire his well-worn, VIP Club card. Ron was the final winner of the monthly draws, claiming $52,712 from a jackpot that started at $3,000 on July 1 and grew until the end of the month.

Ron is a long-time Idaho Lottery VIP Club player. He regularly participates in the Lottery’s Sweepstakes and 2nd Chance drawings.

“I wasn’t interested in being one of the Cake Finalists,” said Ron referring to the five finalists at the Lottery’s 35th Anniversary Celebration at The Village in Meridian in July. “I had been saving my tickets for the final month and entered them all at once.”

The strategy paid off as he became the sixth 2nd Chance jackpot winner for the 35th Anniversary games. When he arrived at the Lottery Office, Ron was equally excited to replace his VIP Club card as he was to claim his cash prize.

“It has become difficult to scan at the stores,” said Ron as Lottery Customer Service produced a new VIP Club card for him while he was there. Still, Ron planned to keep the old card. “I’m going to take it home and put it with the big check as a little memento.”

Ron is hoping the prize money will provide a bit of cushion for him and will be able to help his three daughters.

With the 35th Anniversary Games winding down, the next game Ron is looking forward to is playing The Big Spin!

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2024 CW Star Elementary Rodriguez

Date: August 2024

School: Star Elementary

Wish Delivered: Flexible Seating & STEM Supplies

Teacher Rebecca Rodriguez says "As a first year teacher these items would be greatly appreciated. I would love to have some flexible seating options for my students. The books would be a great start to my classroom library. The STEM items would be great for the students to engage, explore, and use their creativity. These items will help me get my classroom set up and ready for the new school year. I am really looking forward to the start of my career as an elementary school teacher. My students would really benefit from the items on my Wishlist."

Wish Amount: $1550.00

2024 CW New Plymouth Elementary Cherry

Date: August 2024

School: New Plymouth Elementary

Wish Delivered: Flexible Seating

Teacher Tiffany Cherry says "In today's dynamic educational landscape, it is increasingly recognized that traditional classroom setups may not fully meet the diverse needs of students. Flexible seating offers a solution by providing a variety of seating options that can accommodate different learning styles, promote student engagement, and foster a more conducive learning environment. This grant would help to implement flexible seating in our classroom, aiming to enhance the educational experience and support the development of our students."

Wish Amount: $903.95

35TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AT THE VILLAGE

On a hot Friday afternoon in July, the Idaho Lottery marked its 35th Anniversary at The Village in Meridian. The celebration came with all the accoutrements one might expect like balloons, cakes, presents, prizes, and live music from local favorite, The Diamond Empire Band!

Center stage was the second chance Cake Final, where five finalists, who entered their non-winning 35th Anniversary Scratch tickets on the Lottery’s VIP Club, were selected to dive into cakes searching for a small tube with their prize inside. Every finalist was assured of winning at least $1,000. After frantically tearing through their cakes and decimating their four tier masterpieces, Evan Crawford from Nampa was the last to find his prize but ended up the biggest winner. He claimed $10,000 for his efforts!

Evan plans to use his winnings to pay off two car loans and then play a few more Scratch tickets.

There was a cake decorating contest won by Carina Lopez who made her 35th Anniversary-themed cake in five minutes to claim a $100 gift card from Fred Meyer. Cakes for the contest were donated by Fred Meyer.

And Jeremy Welden won the Scratch-off contest with the slimmest of margins to claim $100 in 35th Anniversary Scratch tickets.

Hundreds of people braved the extreme heat to participate, buying tickets at the Lottery booth and catching the Idaho Lottery deliver a record $84 million to the People of Idaho and Governor Brad Little.

Here’s to the first 35 years and to the next 35 years ahead!

2024 CW Valley View Elementary Hoisington

Date: July 2024

School: Valley View Elementary

Wish Delivered: STEM Supplies

Teacher Shelly Hoisington says "Let STEM roll into our classrooms! STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) carts in classrooms provide teachers with unique opportunities to integrate STEM activities throughout the curriculum and encourage students to think, create, and explore. As a Title I school most of our students have limited resources outside the classroom that promote STEM education. Access to STEM carts will offer our students a multitude of engaging and educational experiences. The games, puzzles, engineering kits, and building materials included in each cart will promote hands-on learning and enhance foundational skills in all areas of STEM education. Presented with these activities students will develop critical thinking skills, creativity, problem solving techniques, and encourage positive communication and collaboration among peers. Additionally, STEM carts will allow for differentiated instruction assisting teachers to meet the needs of diverse learners. Having easy access to portable STEM carts will provide high quality STEM education, enrich all areas of the curriculum and better prepare our students for future success in all areas of academics."

Wish Amount: $3,435.52

2024 CW Elevate Academy Metcalf

Date: July 2024

School: Elevate Academy

Wish Delivered: Mathematics Equipment & Classroom Supplies

Teacher Marino Metcalf says "A class set of calculators will enable students to work through their math equations without having to worry about affording a calculator or having to use their chromebook/phone to complete a homework assignment. Math supplies like compasses, protractors, and rulers ensure we can work through geometry and measurement examples together. Moreover, having basic classroom supplies like whiteboard markers, notebooks, binders, and tabletop organizers allows students to stay organized and focused. An orderly workspace and system for materials contributes to academic success. Students can take pride in maintaining their supplies and being prepared for class each day."

Wish Amount: $1,508.55

Big Spin Silver Winners

Big Spin Winner Surprises Son with Trip of a Lifetime

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

BOISE, Idaho – What started as a normal trip to Boise Towne Square for Dan Hihath and his son turned into the surprise of a lifetime. Hihath was one of two Idaho Lottery Big Spin winners who visited Boise Towne Square on Monday for a chance to win up to $125,000.

Hihath arrived at today’s event with his son and nonchalantly asked if it would be alright if he could spin the wheel. His son was shocked his dad had asked and then was even more stunned when the officials from the Lottery said, “Sure, why not!”

Unbeknownst to Hihath’s son, his dad’s winning ticket had been confirmed by Idaho Lottery Security over two weeks ago when the surprise outing was planned to coincide with northern Idaho resident Michael Hankins’ Big Spin event.

Shortly after 12 pm, with his son watching, Hihath got his Big Spin chance and won $70,000. He has some special plans with his winnings for his very surprised son.

“I didn’t tell him before the event I had actually won the Spin. It was a complete surprise,” explained Hihath, as he thanked Lottery officials for helping to spring the surprise. “My son is a local youth soccer player. He has been selected to participate in a weeklong training academy with Real Madrid in Spain. With the winnings, he’ll be able to go now in March.”

Hihath took his Big Spin after watching long-time northern Idaho resident Michael Hankins take his turn and win $60,000. “To be honest, I was really rooting for Dan to win!” said Haskins of Hihath’s spin.

These wins for Hankins and Hihath were the first two from the fourth edition of the popular game. There are four top prize tickets remaining in this edition of the game, each with the opportunity to visit Boise Towne Square and spin the big wheel for a chance to win up to $125,000.

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ABOUT THE IDAHO LOTTERY
The Idaho Lottery responsibly provides a variety of entertaining games featuring Powerball, Mega Millions, Scratch GamesTM, and PullTabs with a high degree of integrity to maximize the dividend for Idaho public schools and the permanent building fund. Since their inception in 1989, the Idaho Lottery has sold over $5.8 billion in products, awarded more than $3.7 billion in prizes to players, returned $342 million in retail commissions, and distributed $1.273 billion in Lottery dividends to Idaho public schools and buildings. To learn more, please visit www.idaholottery.com.

2024 CW Burley Jr High Smith

Date: July 2024

School: Burley Jr High School

Wish Delivered: Classroom Supplies

Teacher Kayla Smith says "This upcoming school year, I am starting a new position and will be building my classroom from scratch. There are many items on my list that I have utilized in the past and wish to incorporate in hopes of providing my new students with similar learning experiences that my former students were able to receive. I strive to create a positive classroom culture that is conducive to learning and would appreciate any help with making that possible!"

Wish Amount: $515

2024 CW Lewis & Clark Cummis

Date: July 2024

School: Lewis & Clark Elementary School

Wish Delivered: Organization and Calming Classroom Supplies

Teacher Cassandra Cummins says "Each year the number of students in my classroom who have Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) increases. Last year alone I had two students on the spectrum 4 diagnosed with ADHD and a couple who are getting tested. That means that a third of my class last year had special needs. As you can imagine many of my students struggle with traditional seating. As a result, the bouncy bands and wobble stools will provide sensory relief and allow my students to wiggle while they work and stay on task longer. Staying on task and focused will increase learning."

Wish Amount: $1,491.91

Kimberly Garcia

2024 CW Kershaw Intermediate Schwendiman

Date: July 2024

School: Kershaw Intermediate School

Wish Delivered: Calming Classroom Center Supplies

Teacher Jackie Schwendiman says "These items will help my classroom because I want to use these items to increase engagement, create a calming corner, and make students feel valued and seen. I am just starting my 2nd year of teaching, but I am starting over in a brand-new grade. I am starting over from scratch, and I want to make this year a great one for my students. These items will be used to encourage hands on and concrete learning of math skills and reading skills. I want them to explore learning and not just memorizing how the steps go. These items help me create that learning environment for my students in a new and exciting way. They will allow students to communicate, and problem solve together as a class"

Wish Amount: $921.93

2024 CW Sunnyside Elementary Jones

Date: July 2024

School: Sunnyside Elementary School

Wish Delivered: Storage bins and boxes

Teacher Nichole Jones says "I have taught kindergarten at Sunnyside for 10 years and have all of my books, file folder games, and logic puzzle games in random bins and boxes I have found up for grabs in the hallway. I haven't been able to spend that much of my own money to organize myself and it is a hodgepodge collection of storage containers that are being held together with sheer determination. Unfortunately, many times my bins don't actually fit the objects that are placed inside and even worse, they don't fit the shelves on which they are placed. Because, for the first time in years, I am moving from one room to another, it is my wish to be able to organize my supplies in a way that makes it easy for the children to access, put away, and feel ownership of. New organizational containers would make access to these items much easier and more manageable."

Wish Amount: $282.44

2024 CW Adams Elementary Sutton

Date: July 2024

School: Adams Elementary School

Wish Delivered: Wiggle stools, reptile tank, and rug

Teacher Lisa Sutton says "I am writing today on behalf of myself and my first grade students. We are looking for financial assistance in improving our classroom environment in three ways. First, by helping us purchase 17 Storex Wiggle Stools. Second, by helping us purchase a home for our classroom pet, Sheldon, a box turtle who would really like to come to school. Third, a classroom rug for the additional students joining our class this fall...I purchased 3 Storex Wiggle Stools to see if this type of seating option would help my most active kiddos be able to focus while doing their work. I was amazed at the results. Many of my students who had previously struggled with their school work were able to focus by being given the option to move while studying...about a year and a half ago our class was given a very cute box turtle named Sheldon. Sheldon has been desperate to come to school. I know my students would love having him as a classroom pet particularly because Sheldon would be a hands-on way of interacting with our writing and science curriculum...our classroom we have a gathering spot. We currently can fit 16-18 students comfortably in this spot. Our school will be losing one of our first grade teachers next year. The position will not be replaced which means my class will be welcoming more students than ever before this fall. Our gathering spot is central to our classroom environment. I would like everyone to have a comfortable place of their own."

Wish Amount: $1,350

Commission Meeting Minutes March 7, 2024

Commission Meeting Minutes June 28, 2024

2024 CW Mountain View Elementary Evans

Date: July 2024

School: Mountain View Elementary

Wish Delivered: Classroom Centers Supplies

Teacher Stacy Evans says "This is my 1st year teaching and I do not have much for my room. These items would allow for me to have centers in my room."

Wish Amount: $714.89

Commission Meeting Minutes May 16, 2024

2024 CW Syringa Elementary Bayliss

Date: July 2024

School: Syringa Elementary School

Wish Delivered: Alternate seating, cubbies, table, and teaching tools

Teacher Misty Bayliss says "This year has been quite the adventure. I have had the privilege of having the largest class in our school. This is something that is becoming the norm. Starting next year, our classrooms will only grow larger as we are being reduced from 3 teachers per grade level to two teachers. It is quite difficult to accommodate space for 28 learners. I am hoping to create more space and a more fluid learning environment by eliminating desks and bringing in tables where we can also use flexible seating. Not only is our classroom size increasing, but we are also seeing an increase with kiddos who struggle staying focused. I am hoping to revamp my classroom to provide a refreshed, engaging, and comfortable environment where my students will thrive in their learning."

Wish Amount: $2,192.13

2024 CW Washington, Green Acres, and Ellis Elementary Schools Irick

Date: July 2024

School: Washington, Green Acres, and Ellis Elementary Schools

Wish Delivered: 14 xylophones

Teacher Connie Irick says "I work at five elementary schools and many of the Orff xylophones at three of those schools are old, damaged, and play out of tune or not very well at all unless we use a really hard mallet! This makes it difficult for students to play correctly or get a decent sound out of the instruments. The xylophone lessons are one of my students favorite lessons so I would like to update/replace some of the really old instruments that do not play well and add a couple of extra instruments so that each school will have 6-7 good instruments. Currently I do not have the same number of instruments at each school and they are too large to haul around. These instruments would be distributed between three of my schools and will benefit over 700 students."

Wish Amount: $6,233.27

Idaho Lottery Celebrates 35 Years with Record Dividend to People of Idaho

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

BOISE, Idaho – During a community celebration at The Village in Meridian, the Idaho Lottery commemorated their record-breaking 35th Anniversary by returning the single largest dividend in their history to the people of Idaho. The Idaho Lottery Commission presented Governor Brad Little with an $84,000,000 dividend check, a 2.4% increase over last year’s dividend.

“In 1988, Idahoans voted at the ballot box and approved establishing a state lottery to benefit public education,” Governor Brad Little said. “The Lottery has been a success for players, and it has created economic opportunity for Idaho businesses. Most importantly, the Lottery team has contributed nearly $1.3 billion for the benefit of Idaho public schools and buildings.”

Historically, Idaho Lottery dividends have been used by school districts for building maintenance, repairs, and operational projects. A change in statute during the 2024 Legislative session changes how Lottery dividends are utilized by the State’s school districts.

“Idahoans who play the fun and entertaining games from the Idaho Lottery help build communities in Idaho. Today we are in the West Ada School District where last year’s dividends are being used by local builders and tradesmen to repair roofs, replace HVAC systems, and make school facilities more accessible,” said Jeff Anderson, Idaho Lottery Director. “Today’s Idaho Lottery dividends will benefit future public school district facilities and provide property tax relief by paying down voter-approved bonds and levies.”

Governor Little and Idaho Lottery Commission Chairman, Craig Corbett, awarded the largest single check ever from the Idaho Lottery to support public education in the Gem State. On behalf of Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction, Debbie Critchfield, the Department of Education’s Chief Financial Officer, Gideon Tolman, accepted a check for $52,500,000.

“The 35th anniversary of the Idaho Lottery is the perfect time to celebrate all the good it has done for Idaho’s public schools,” said Superintendent of Public Instruction, Debbie Critchfield. “For years, the lottery has helped support K-12 education and once again, on behalf of Idaho schools, I want to thank Idahoans for these additional resources that will continue to benefit public school operations in our state.”

Dale Reynolds, Chairman of the Permanent Building Fund Advisory Council, accepted a check for $31,500,000 on behalf of the State’s Permanent Building Fund. Permanent Building Fund dollars support maintenance and capital projects for State-owned facilities and Idaho’s public college and university buildings.

"Over the past 35 years, the Lottery has proven its resourcefulness and partnership by contributing well over half-a-billion dollars for Idaho’s state-owned facilities,” said Reynolds. “Lottery revenue each year enables us to preserve our historical facilities, provide safe work environments for the Gem State’s employees, and improve the quality of Idaho’s collegiate campuses.”

This year’s dividend comes after Idaho Lottery sales exceeded the $400 million threshold for the second consecutive year.

“This is all made possible with funds from the Idaho Lottery, not tax dollars,” added Anderson.

In addition to the dividend record, the Idaho Lottery also awarded a record amount to their network of over 1,200 brick and mortar retail locations who earned $24.7 million in commissions.

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ABOUT THE IDAHO LOTTERY
The Idaho Lottery responsibly provides a variety of entertaining games featuring Powerball, Mega Millions, Scratch GamesTM, and PullTabs with a high degree of integrity to maximize the dividend for Idaho public schools and the permanent building fund. Since their inception in 1989, the Idaho Lottery has sold over $5.8 billion in products, awarded more than $3.7 billion in prizes to players, returned $342 million in retail commissions, and distributed $1.273 billion in Lottery dividends to Idaho public schools and buildings. To learn more, please visit www.idaholottery.com.

Commission Meeting Minutes July 19, 2024

Nainakala Lamichhane

2024 CW Homedale Middle Morin

Date: July 2024

School: Homedale Middle School

Wish Delivered: Feminine products

Teacher Kimberly Morin says "We are a Title-1 school. Our poverty population is very high. I have girls coming to me all the time asking for feminine products. I was blessed to be able to participate in a grant that gave me products for six months. I was able to keep the girls bathrooms stocked and found that by them having these products available in the bathrooms they were missing less class time and they were at school more often. I had a few tell me that they miss because it was a bad period day. Knowing they can walk into the bathroom at any time and know there is something there helps them feel secure."

Wish Amount: $66.00

Retirement, Here I Come

Anyone who says winning $445,000 is not life changing has not met Donnie Shove from Twin Lakes in northern Idaho. Winning the Lottery for the second time was not only exciting, but after his big win he decided to retire.

On an early summer night in late June, Donnie checked his 5 Star Draw tickets using the Idaho Lottery’s app. Shocked by what he saw, he took his ticket to a store in Rathdrum to verify it was indeed the jackpot winner. It was. He then went to work.

“I’ve reached an age in life where you start thinking more and more about retiring,” said Donnie with a confident smile. "During my shift, I was asked to do some very menial work. It didn’t sit well with me. Knowing I’d just won a big jackpot, I decided not to do the work. I went straight to HR and announced I was retiring. Effective today.”

The next day, Donnie made the drive from north Idaho to Boise in his early 2000s red Mustang convertible with his dog and companion Kashew. In 1999, Donnie won a Mustang from the Idaho Lottery. While not the same car, the “newer” Mustang brought about a sense of nostalgia – only with a much bigger win.

On a Friday, he collected his prize-winning check for $445,000 in Boise then rode off in the Mustang with Kashew toward retirement. Well earned.

Donnie’s winning ticket was from the Twin Lakes Market in Rathdrum.

2024 CW Weiser High School Maloney

Date: July 2024

School: Weiser High School

Wish Delivered: Feminine products

Teacher Katie Maloney says "We are a high poverty area and so many of our girls do not have the availability to purchase period products AND often girls are caught off guard and don't have supplies with them. The "Days for Girls" got us started with the boxes and they have been very respectfully used over the past couple of months and we would like to keep the program going."

Wish Amount: $100.00

2024 CW St Maries High School Geldreich

Date: July 2024

School: St. Maries High School

Wish Delivered: Books, storage, and new desk

Teacher Alyssa Geldreich says "Our school has no library and hardly funds the books for our English program. We are severely lacking in funding and the students are the ones suffering. All of our books and sources are almost completely gone and what we do have in the school is funded by the other English teachers. At the moment I have none of the above books which are all apart of our curriculum for the school. I have had to pay out of pocket for audiobooks and the students struggle with these. They have a hard time making connections without any physical books."

Wish Amount: $5,641.23

Stacy Ripley

Sherry Bockelman

Troy Pulley

Rosa Zamora

Cheryl McCallister

Victoria Lee

2024 LYS Sherman Elementary Wisner

July 2024
Sherman Elementary,
Nampa
Donated By: Chris Wisner

Wendy Eaton

Aref Khastar

$445,000 Winning 5 Star Draw Ticket Sold in Kootenai County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

BOISE, Idaho – The lucky streak in north Idaho continues. Players in Kootenai County are encouraged to check their tickets for the Idaho Lottery game 5 Star Draw.

The Idaho Lottery has confirmed there was a $445,000 winning 5 Star Draw ticket sold for last night’s draw at a retail location in Kootenai County. The winning 5 Star Draw numbers for the draw were 14, 20, 27, 38, and 42. The winning 5 Star Draw ticket matched all five numbers.

"Idaho, especially north Idaho, continues to be a lucky place for players to win big prizes," said Jeff Anderson, Idaho Lottery Director. "We are encouraging everyone who played 5 Star Draw for last night’s draw to check their tickets carefully for winners."

5 Star Draw is a game sold only in Idaho. Jackpots begin at $250,000 and grow with each draw until they are won. Tickets are $5 each and the game has draws twice weekly, on Tuesday and Friday nights.

Last month, a winning $2 million Powerball ticket was sold at Arnie’s Payless Gas on Highway 200 in the town of Kootenai in Bonner County.

The Idaho Lottery encourages everyone to sign their winning tickets before presenting them for payment. Last night’s winner has 180 days to claim their prize from Idaho Lottery headquarters in Boise.

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ABOUT THE IDAHO LOTTERY

The Idaho Lottery responsibly provides a variety of entertaining games featuring Powerball, Mega Millions, Scratch GamesTM, and PullTabs with a high degree of integrity to maximize the dividend for Idaho public schools and the permanent building fund. Since their inception in 1989, the Idaho Lottery has sold over $5.4 billion in products, awarded more than $3.1 billion in prizes to players, returned $317 million in retail commissions, and distributed $1.189 billion in Lottery dividends to Idaho public schools and buildings. To learn more, please visit www.idaholottery.com.

Jazlyn Martinez

Special Delivery - Pocatello Elementary School Gets Early Summer Classroom Wishlist

On a blustery, rainy, spring afternoon, the Idaho Lottery made a special Classroom Wishlist delivery visit to 1st Grade Teacher Kristi Dunahoo at Claude Wilcox Elementary school in west Pocatello.

Wilcox Elementary is a large school, with over 500 students and is recognized as a low income, Title I facility. Resources are scarce and sharing can only go so far. That’s why she asked for, and received an Epson Ecotank 2850 color printer for her classroom, 40 wireless Bluetooth headphones, and 40 wireless mice for her students from the Idaho Lottery’s Classroom Wishlist program.

“We don’t have a color copier at our school and the lines to wait to use the printer/copier we do have are frequently long. We are also limited on the number of copies we may use, so I spend hundreds of dollars each year of my own money on supplies to provide engaging learning opportunities for my learners,” explained Kristi on her classroom request.

"My printer recently quit working, so I haven’t been able to print the things I need to for my students unless I go to the copy store. The color printer would provide me with an in-room printer where I can quickly print/scan things needed for my learners,” said Kristi.

She further explained students, especially younger students, really engage more with curriculum and learning opportunities when it’s in color.

“Color representation really helps bring things to life for these young learners,” she added. “With the printer, I would also be able to quickly scan and project documents or teaching material from my computer for my learners to visualize, while also minimizing loss of time by waiting to use the shared printer for our school.”

“In today’s world of education, technology plays a very important role for learners. Our state assessments are done on Chromebooks. Additionally, we use technology in daily activities where individual headphones and computer mice are required. It has been a struggle for me to provide my students with these necessary tools,” she further told the Lottery.

Ultimately, Kristi hopes the new equipment from the Lottery will improve the learning experience and benefit her students when it comes time to take state assessments.

Time is Running Out to Claim $10,000 Winning Raffle Ticket Sold in Nampa

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

BOISE, Idaho – Time is quickly running out for the holder of an unclaimed $10,000 winning Idaho $1,000,000 Raffle ticket sold last fall. The winning ticket was sold from an Idaho Lottery retail location in Nampa. The winning ticket number is 079535.

"Time is of the essence for the holder of the ticket to come forward and claim their $10,000 prize," said Jeff Anderson, Idaho Lottery Director. "Players have 180 days to claim their prize after the draw occurs. That day is Monday, June 24, 2024. If no one has brought the ticket to Idaho Lottery offices in Boise for validation by 5:30 PM Mountain Time, the ticket will expire, and we will be unable to pay the claim."

This $10,000 winning ticket has generated little interest or inquiries from players.

"We remind our players frequently to check their tickets routinely for winners. Too many times we've seen players think they did not have a winning ticket because they did not win the top prize,” added Anderson. "This game had over 17,000 other prizes. In this case, this ticket is worth $10,000."

In addition to the $10,000 prize, there are four unclaimed daily $1,000 prizes from the Idaho $1,000,000 Raffle game that will expire on Monday, as well. Those winning tickets are:

052505
139317
152316
216890

If all the prizes go unclaimed, the winning amounts will ultimately benefit the Idaho Lottery's beneficiaries, the public schools and permanent buildings of Idaho.

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ABOUT THE IDAHO LOTTERY
The Idaho Lottery responsibly provides a variety of entertaining games featuring Powerball, Mega Millions, Scratch GamesTM, and PullTabs with a high degree of integrity to maximize the dividend for Idaho public schools and the permanent building fund. Since their inception in 1989, the Idaho Lottery has sold over $5.4 billion in products, awarded more than $3.1 billion in prizes to players, returned $317 million in retail commissions, and distributed $1.189 billion in Lottery dividends to Idaho public schools and buildings. To learn more, please visit www.idaholottery.com.

Idaho Lottery and State Liquor Division Director Jeff Anderson Set to Retire

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

BOISE, Idaho – The longest serving Lottery Director in Idaho history has announced his retirement after 17 ½ years of service to the people of the Gem State. Jeff Anderson, the State of Idaho’s Director for both the Idaho Lottery and the Idaho State Liquor Division will retire on July 26, 2024, one week after the Idaho Lottery commemorates its 35th Anniversary.

“I have had the honor and privilege to be given the trust and stewardship of two outstanding Idaho agencies from two exceptional Governors,” said Anderson. “Both agencies require leadership that’s in alignment with the sensibility of Idaho’s citizens. I am proud that we have always earned the public’s trust with high integrity while responsibly delivering nearly $2.2 billion in financial benefits for the people of Idaho.”

Anderson was appointed Director of the Idaho Lottery in January 2007 by Governor C. L. “Butch” Otter. In April 2010, Governor Otter appointed him as Liquor Division Director. In January of 2019, Governor Little appointed Anderson to serve the citizens in the same two roles.

Since 2007, under Anderson’s leadership, the Idaho Lottery has returned $938 million to support public education and permanent facilities. This includes responsibly setting new dividend records fourteen times. In 2014, the Idaho Lottery was recognized by lottery industry associations, Public Gaming Research Institute and the North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries, as the highest performing jurisdiction in the United States.

In April 2010, Governor Otter temporarily appointed Anderson to be Director of the Idaho State Liquor Division. This “temporary” assignment is one Anderson has held for over fourteen years. During that time, the Liquor Division has delivered record transfers thirteen times, $1.2 billion in total, for use by the State, counties, and cities across Idaho.

“I have been fortunate to work with two remarkable teams. The success of the Idaho Lottery and the Liquor Division are a result of the determined efforts of the fine, hard-working, dedicated team members at both agencies,” added Anderson. “In the future, I look forward to more time with my children and their families, all of whom live in and around the capital city.”

During his tenure, Anderson represented Idaho nationally, serving as President of the Multi-State Lottery Association Board of Directors, the North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries Board of Directors, and Chairman of the National Alcohol Beverage Control Association (NABCA) Board of Directors. Anderson has served as the Idaho Lottery’s Director for half of its operational existence. He is one of the longest tenured United States Lottery directors and the longest serving NABCA director.

Anderson came to state service after twenty-eight years in broadcasting. His last ten years were as Vice President and General Manager of CBS television affiliates KBOI (Boise) and KIDK (Idaho Falls).

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ABOUT THE IDAHO LOTTERY
The Idaho Lottery responsibly provides a variety of entertaining games featuring Powerball, Mega Millions, Scratch GamesTM, and PullTabs with a high degree of integrity to maximize the dividend for Idaho public schools and the permanent building fund. Since their inception in 1989, the Idaho Lottery has sold over $5.4 billion in products, awarded more than $3.1 billion in prizes to players, returned $317 million in retail commissions, and distributed $1.189 billion in Lottery dividends to Idaho public schools and buildings. To learn more, please visit www.idaholottery.com.

ABOUT THE IDAHO STATE LIQUOR DIVISION
The Liquor Division was established in 1933 following the ratification of the 21st Amendment to the United States Constitution, which repealed the 18th Amendment known as Prohibition. The mission of the Idaho State Liquor Division is to provide control over the importation, distribution, sale, and consumption of distilled spirits; curtail intemperate use of beverage alcohol; and responsibly optimize the net revenues to the citizens of Idaho. The Division responsibly serves retail consumers and the hospitality industry of Idaho. Net revenues benefit the cities, counties, substance abuse and treatment, and the general fund of the State of Idaho. To learn more, please visit www.liquor.idaho.gov.

2024 CW Indian Hills Elementary Hall

Date: June 2024

School: Indian Hills Elementary

Wish Delivered: Field trip transportation

Teacher Deri Hall says "For the last several years, the fourth grade teachers at Indian Hills Elementary have taken our students on an adventure. We need two charter buses to hold all the excitement that our 87 students hold. We then travel down the road and stop at Grace Fish Hatchery. Students learn all about the native fish of Idaho first hand. Then we move on to Hooper Springs Park just outside of Soda Springs... Lastly, we spend a few hours at The National California/Oregon Trail Museum in Montpelier. Students experience what it might be like to ride in a wagon, see artifacts from people who lived years ago, and hear how those people traversing the Oregon Trail survived. Besides all of this, they get to see how beautiful Idaho truly is. Some of our students have never left Pocatello. It is an experience that they will remember their whole lives. It is an education of truly learning about their state first hand and connecting it to lessons they have already learned about Idaho"

Wish Amount: $1,000.00

7s Galore Surprises Coeur d’Alene Winner

Christine Harster slipped into the Nom Nom convenience store just around the corner from where she lives, located at N 15th Street and Best Avenue in Coeur d’Alene, in late May to buy a couple of Idaho Lottery Scratch tickets. Like many players, Christine’s purchase was made because she felt a personal connection to the game.

“I bought the 7s Galore scratch ticket because 7 is my lucky number,” she said.

Lucky number, indeed! Christine’s lucky ticket was a $77,000 winning top prize!

“I took the ticket home and was scratching it. It looked like a winner, but I wasn’t sure I’d really won,” she told Lottery officials when she claimed her winning ticket at the Lottery office in Boise. “I took it back to the store and had them scan it. When they said I had to contact the Lottery, I knew I was the big winner!”

With the newness of winning, Christine shared she was not certain what she would do with her winnings but said she and her family would at least get dinner before making the drive back to Coeur d’Alene.

2024 LYS Pocatello High Griggs

June 2024
Pocatello High School,
Pocatello
Donated By: Veronica Griggs

2024 LYS Silver Trail Elementary

May 2024
Silver Trails Elementary,
Kuna
Donated By: Elizabeth Fuentes-Cuevas

Teralee Herrick

Christine Harster

2024 CW West junior High School

Date: May 2024

School: West Junior High School

Wish Delivered: Feminine products

Teacher Silvana Stoll says "These items will help ALL female students at West Junior High. West currently provides period products to all students for FREE (via donations) in all of the girl's bathrooms. This allows students to not be embarrassed, have less time out of class, as well as improving attendance as research shows that many students miss at least one day of school a month due to having their period. In the past I have had students come into my office and ask, "Mrs. Stoll, do you have a tampon? I don't want to go to the nurse and ask because the other students in there will know." This removes the stigma associated with a biological function. We empower female students who check and restock the baskets a few times each week. This has been one of the best programs I have coordinated in my 31 years as a counselor in the Boise School District!"

Wish Amount: $120.00

2024 CW Ustick Elementary Epps

Date: May 2024

School: Ustick Elementary School

Wish Delivered: New books, flex seating, and snacks

Teacher Callie Epps says "The books will provide more engaging reading material for our students in the classroom. Our school library has a limited amount of popular books that often times our students don't get to check out or have to wait weeks to do so... The flex seating allows for students to have movement while also staying engaged in their learning. Providing students with a choice of what they would like to sit on throughout the day teaches them ownership for their actions and responsibility for the classroom tools. Our student population has more than 75% of our students on free and reduced lunches. We have a very hungry student population. Often times our students come to school hungry and stay hungry throughout the day. Providing snacks will help students retain the energy they need throughout the day to keep on learning. Snacks will also cause some unwanted student behaviors to dissipate because everybody is happy with a full stomach."

Wish Amount: $648.84

2024 CW Meridian Academy High School Peterman

Date: May 2024

School: Meridian Academy High School

Wish Delivered: Counseling group supplies

Teacher Megan Peterman says "I am the only counselor at our school, which is a public school in the West Ada School District for students who qualify as at-risk of not graduating. Students here often qualify though mental health concerns that families do not have the resources to treat. I have enough supplies on this list to run 3 separate small counseling groups, and have a counselor intern who could assist with making this group powerful in supporting students in removing barriers of anxiety and depression and meeting their goal of graduating high school. I would identify students who are struggling with academic progress due to anxiety and depression, get parent permission for a counseling group, and prioritize students without insurance or who do not have access to counseling resources outside of school."

Wish Amount: $880.00

2024 CW Hillsdale Blaisdell

Date: May 2024

School: Hillsdale Elementary School

Wish Delivered: Life skills materials

Teacher Kayla Blaisdell says "I currently teach in an extended resource special education classroom. We have students with moderate to severe disabilities. In the past, I have had many students with lower support needs and we focused on academics quite heavily. This year I have accrued an extremely high caseload of students, including many students with high support needs that focus on life skills instruction. Unfortunately, at this time I do not have many life skills materials needed to support these students and I do not have a budget to purchase these items. These items would allow for me to support life skills instruction with not only students with high support needs, but also with all of my students. This allows for instruction in life skills such as communication, cause and effect, social skills, cooking, cleaning, and pre-academic concepts. My special education program continues to grow and change and it is important that we have the right materials to meet the needs of our students."

Wish Amount: $1,674.33

Sarah Sanchez

2024 CW Eagle Elementary White

Date: May 2024

School: Eagle Elementary School

Wish Delivered: New tables and chairs

Teacher Jacqueline White says "As a kindergarten teacher, I've witnessed firsthand the impact of classroom environment on student learning and engagement. I recall a particular instance where a group of students struggled to collaborate effectively during a hands-on science experiment due to the cramped, broken tables and chairs. This experience highlighted the urgent need for furniture that supports collaboration, creativity, and active participation. I envision a classroom where students are excited to come to school every day, eager to explore, learn, and grow. By investing in new tables and chairs, we can create a space where every child feels valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential."

Wish Amount: $3,834.00

3-D Printers for Lewiston Schools

The Idaho Lottery delivered one of the largest Classroom Wishlist awards of the year to Sacajawea Middle and Jenifer Middle Schools in Lewiston in late April. Both schools will share the award which includes codable robots, engineering kits, and two 3-D printers plus other supplies worth $6,132 for the two schools’ STEM programs.

Gifted program facilitators Theresa Duchemin and Cheyenne Gregg (jenifer) worked together to submit a classroom Wishlist. Both requested items that would benefit their students, as many of them are interested in the STEM field.

“Many of our students already show interest in various career fields of engineering,” said Theresa Du Chemin, Sacajawea’s Gifted and Talented program facilitator. “These tools will strengthen their passions and enhance their real-world skills to link middle and high school experiences with career pathways that will prepare them for their lives after graduation.”

When the Lottery arrived with the items, both of them were filled with emotions seeing their Wishlist be delivered.

"We're really excited to have some new material and have the kids be really excited to get to use them and use them as much as they want and not have to wait for it, " Jenifer Middle School Gifted and Talented Facilitator Cheyenne Gregg said.

The new materials will be used in the new gifted program, offering students special topics that they can work on with a facilitator throughout an entire school year.

Edward Cembalisty

2024 LYS Meridian Technical Charter

April 2024
Meridian Technical Charter, Meridian
Donated By: Sharon Wood

Douglas Phillips

Allison Halling

Frogger Super Ticket “Hitt’s” the Road

Jordyn Myers was not planning to buy a Frogger Super Ticket when she stopped for fuel and her daily Lottery Scratch ticket at the Hitt the Road store location at Ammon and Lincoln Roads roundabout in Idaho Falls.

“I was planning just to buy the one $5 Frogger ticket. The clerk suggested I buy a $10 Frogger Super Ticket that was in a different dispenser,” said Myers when she visited the Lottery Office in Boise.

That turned out to be a great up-sell and suggestion for Myers.

“I scratched the first frog and it won $100,000. I didn’t believe it. And I didn’t sleep,” said Myers. “I’ve got no reason to complain. I just won $100,000!”

Myers said she plans to buy herself a “mom” car for her and her family, then save the rest of her winnings.

Hitt the Road’s Northgate Mile store in Idaho Falls sold a $100,000 winner just four days before Myers won. Brant Sorenson won his prize on the game Magic Mystery Box Cashword.

2024 CW Shoshone Elementary School

Date: May 2024

School: Shoshone Elementary School

Wish Delivered: Classroom supplies and sensory items

Teacher Gual Reyes says "These items will greatly improved the systems and efficiency of my classroom and provide support for my many students that struggle with learning disabilities. For example, the flexible seating and foot bands will help students who have a hard sitting still and who can learn better while moving. The motivational stickers, behavior charts, prize toys and other items will help motivate those that do not have intrinsic motivation to learn. Every year I have at least 3-4 students (and next year it will be 5) who are on IEP's and who have a very difficult time learning in the classroom. My goal is to provide them with the best learning environment and to tap into their strengths and motivations in order for them to want to learn and to enjoy school."

Wish Amount: $834.99

2024 CW Fernwaters Public Charter

Date: May 2024

School: Fernwaters Public Charter School

Wish Delivered: New book unit and new STEAM supplies

Teacher Meriah Baker says "My wishlist will support a new book unit filled with problems and solutions, readers theatre opportunities for when I teach about the Silk Road, triangular trade and economy in my United States History class, and most importantly I want to have more learning materials at my student's disposal during my STEAM class. I've since learned that students need a safe place to make mistakes, talk through their ideas and collaborate, manage discourse, and just design with their hands. "

Wish Amount: $990.14

2024 CW Butte County High Hawley

Date: May 2024

School: Butte County High School

Wish Delivered: New Tables

Teacher Katie Hawley says "I am in desperate need of ten new classroom tables. The tables I have are old, wobbly, and are missing feet so the carpet is damaged when they are moved. I teach several different subjects and courses and use tables regularly. I need to purchase sturdy durable tables for my students to work on that will last for years to come. I have personally purchased the Husky workbench for tables at my home, and they are sturdy and durable. These items will benefit my students and classroom by having sturdy durable tables to work at. They cut fabric, sew, and work on projects regularly in my classes. "

Wish Amount: $3,370.00

Nathaniel Wood

Rachel Madrigal

Sandpoint Farmer Wins $2,000,000 on Powerball

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

BOISE, Idaho – When the fuel pump on Nathan Wood’s truck started making strange noises last Monday he pulled into the nearest gas station, Arnie’s Payless Gas on Highway 200 in Kootenai to see what the trouble might be. Since he was already there, Wood purchased his regular Idaho Lottery tickets – two Powerball and two Mega Millions for last week’s draws on Monday and Tuesday nights.

A few days later, the local farmer from Sandpoint found out he had won $2,000,000 when his wife heard the news that there was a big Powerball winner from Bonner County and checked their tickets.

“She told me we had matched all five of the white balls on Powerball,” described Wood on sharing the good news with his wife. “I couldn’t believe it. And then, I went back to planting onions.”

All Idaho Powerball tickets include PowerPlay, a feature that multiplies prizes on all non-jackpot winning tickets. Wood’s Powerball ticket matched all five of the first numbers, but not the Powerball number, making his ticket a $2,000,000 winner.

Once his big win sunk in, Wood said he contacted his accountant and got all his paperwork together before making the trip to Boise to claim his prize. Wood plans to fix the fuel pump on his truck and then make solid decisions on investing his winnings for the future.

For selling the winning ticket, Arnie’s Payless Gas receives a commission from the Idaho Lottery for $25,000.

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ABOUT THE IDAHO LOTTERY

The Idaho Lottery responsibly provides a variety of entertaining games featuring Powerball, Mega Millions, Scratch Games^TM, and PullTabs with a high degree of integrity to maximize the dividend for Idaho public schools and the permanent building fund. Since their inception in 1989, the Idaho Lottery has sold over $5.4 billion in products, awarded more than $3.1 billion in prizes to players, returned $317 million in retail commissions, and distributed $1.189 billion in Lottery dividends to Idaho public schools and buildings. To learn more, please visit www.idaholottery.com.

Daniel Medina

Jordyn Myers

Brant Sorensen

Ginger Norris

2024 CW Lewis & Clark Westfall

Date: May 2024

School: Lewis & Clark Elementary School

Wish Delivered: Classroom supplies, books, and organizational tools

Teacher Jessica Westfall says "I am a first-year teacher working in a low socioeconomic school, where many students come to class without the basic supplies they need to learn effectively. As a result, I am often dipping into my own pocket to provide these essentials. The classroom itself is also in need of some attention. There are empty bookshelves, a printer that's not functioning well enough to keep up with the demands of the class, a large need for storage, and a lack of basic supplies that could really enhance the learning environment."

Wish Amount: $3,308.38

$2,000,000 Winning Powerball Ticket Sold in Bonner County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

BOISE, Idaho – Check your Powerball tickets north Idaho! The Idaho Lottery has confirmed there was a $2,000,000 winning Powerball ticket sold for last night’s draw at a retail location in Bonner County. The winning Powerball numbers for the draw were 7, 23, 24, 56, and 60. The Powerball number was 25. The winning ticket matched all five of the first numbers, but not the Powerball.

"Idaho continues to be a lucky place for players to win big prizes," said Jeff Anderson, Idaho Lottery Director. "We are encouraging everyone who played Powerball for last night’s draw to check their tickets carefully for winners. Too often we see players not match the Powerball number and think they do not have a winning ticket. In this case, the ticket matched all five of the first numbers and is worth $2 million."

The Idaho Lottery encourages everyone to sign their winning tickets before presenting them for payment. Last night’s winner has 180 days to claim their prize from Idaho Lottery headquarters in Boise.

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ABOUT THE IDAHO LOTTERY
The Idaho Lottery responsibly provides a variety of entertaining games featuring Powerball, Mega Millions, Scratch GamesTM, and PullTabs with a high degree of integrity to maximize the dividend for Idaho public schools and the permanent building fund. Since their inception in 1989, the Idaho Lottery has sold over $5.4 billion in products, awarded more than $3.1 billion in prizes to players, returned $317 million in retail commissions, and distributed $1.189 billion in Lottery dividends to Idaho public schools and buildings. To learn more, please visit www.idaholottery.com.

Jacob McPherson

Shannon Jones

Opal Williams

35th Anniversary Event Table

DATE	TIME	CITY	LOCATION
May 20, Mon	4pm-6pm	Boise	Jackson's #10 2728 S Orchard
May 21, Tues	4pm-6pm	Meridian	Fred Meyer #685 1400 W Chinden Blvd
May 22, Wed	4pm-6pm	Caldwell	Jacksons #63 101 E Logan St
May 23, Thurs	4pm-6pm	Cascade	Howdy's Gas & Grub 503 N Main St
May 24, Fri	3pm-5pm	Garden City	Fred Meyer #449 5425 Chinden Blvd
Jun 4, Tues	4pm-6pm	Idaho Falls	Speedi Mart 15 E Anderson St
Jun 5, Wed	4pm-6pm	Blackfoot	White Eagle 70 SE Main St
Jun 6, Thurs	4pm-6pm	Pocatello	Stinker #67 440 Yellowstone Ave
Jun 7, Fri	4pm-6pm	Franklin	La Tienda (Fast Stop) 2 S State St
Jun 8, Sat	12pm-2pm	Malad City	K-C Oil 1 Bannock St
Jun 8, Sat	12pm-2pm	Malad City	KJ's #80217 226 E 50 S
Jun 8, Sat	12pm-2pm	Malad City	Top Stop 295 E 50 S
Jun 8, Sat	12pm-2pm	Malad City	Chat N' Chew 11 S Main St
Jun 11, Tues	4pm-6pm	Boise	KJ's #80221 12150 W Fairview Ave
Jun 17, Mon	4pm-6pm	Boise	SUDS 1024 S Broadway Ave
Jun 18, Tues	4pm-6pm	Nampa	Stinker Stores #113 803 12th Ave S
Jun 19, Wed	4pm-6pm	Boise	Fred Meyer #439 10751 W Overland Rd
Jun 20, Thurs	4pm-6pm	Meridian	Jacksons #167 750 N Ten Mile Rd
Jun 24, Mon	4pm-6pm	Meridian	Stinker Stores #119 4849 N Meridian Rd
Jun 25, Tues	4pm-6pm	Caldwell	Stinker #75 5024 E Cleveland Blvd
Jun 25, Tues	4pm-6pm	Buhl	Ridley's #8446 705 E Highway 30
Jun 26, Wed	4pm-6pm	Homedale	Jacksons EM #4 101 E Idaho Ave
Jun 26, Wed	4pm-6pm	Jerome	Valley Wide Country Store 1466 S Lincoln Ave
Jun 27, Thurs	4pm-6pm	Boise	Albertsons #0161 10700 Ustick Rd
Jun 27, Thurs	4pm-6pm	Twin Falls	Oasis #7 2220 Addison Ave E
Jun 28, Fri	4pm-6pm	Star	Star Merc 10942 W State St
Jun 28, Fri	4pm-6pm	Twin Falls	Stinker #54 880 Shoshone St W
Jul 8, Mon	4pm-6pm	Rathdrum	15357 Stevens St, Rathdrum, ID 83858
Jul 9, Tues	4pm-6pm	Coeur d'Alene	A&D Mini Mart 356 E Appleway Ave
Jul 10, Wed	4pm-6pm	Post Falls	Ady Convenience Car Wash 1815 E Seltice Way
Jul 11, Thurs	4pm-6pm	Post Fals	Super Store 4000 W Riverbend Ave
Jul 12, Fri	3pm-5pm	Lewiston	NomNom #19 99 Southway Ave
Jul 16, Tues	4pm-6pm	Boise	Jacksons #28 6350 W Fairview Ave
Jul 17, Wed	4pm-6pm	Meridian	Albertsons #3195 Market 3499 E Fairview Ave
Jul 18, Thurs	4pm-6pm	Mountain Home	Jacksons #77 585 W Airbase Rd

2024 CW Deary Elementary White

Date: May 2024

School: Deary Elementary

Wish Delivered: Sensory space

Teacher Kym Fredrickson says "I work with students of varying needs as a Special Education Teacher. I have multiple students that are non-verbal, Autistic, have anxiety, sensory processing, and/or other disabilities that make it difficult to cope in a typical classroom environment. I am working on turning the office attached to my classroom into a sensory space for students to come and use coping skills, take a break, and generally regroup/refocus so they can get back into a clear mental space where they are able to return to class and learn with their peers."

Wish Amount: $767.09

2024 CW Hayden Canyon Charter Marvin

Date: May 2024

School: Hayden Canyon Charter

Wish Delivered: Choral Risers

Teacher Lori Marvin says "We celebrate the Arts and Sciences here at Hayden Canyon Charter. We are a Project-Based Learning School where we treasure student discovery and learning by doing. Our music program includes everyone. Every student here gets an opportunity to experience the joy of making music and performing music. Currently, our stage has no choral risers, placing up to 100 students all on the same level during performances. In order for our students to see their audience and for the audience to see them, risers are sorely needed. We humbly ask to be considered. This would mean so much to our entire campus, students and audiences alike. This would greatly improve our program and offer better quality performances to our Music department. This is our goal, to become better each year. Thank you for helping make this happen."

Wish Amount: $3,363.04

2024 CW Sacajawea Middle School

Date: April 2024

School: Sacajawea Middle School

Wish Delivered: STEM supplies

Teacher Theresa Du Chemin says "
Many of our students already show interest in various career fields of engineering, so having these listed tools for students to expand their learning and further develop their passion areas will be greatly beneficial. These materials will be helpful to students we serve this year, and for years to come as the items we have listed are reliable and connect across many subject areas to fit students’ interest areas in some way allowing them to maximize their full potential and to thrive, flourish, and create."

Wish Amount: $6,132.80

Brenna Jerome

Avelina Rodriguez-puga

Elizabeth Schumacher

2024 CW Kimberly Middle School

Date: April 2024

School: Kimberly Middle School

Wish Delivered: Monitors, keyboards, mice, and keyboard covers

Teacher Kelli Paulsen says "In the rapidly evolving landscape of education, technology plays a pivotal role in shaping the way students learn and engage with academic content. One indispensable aspect of this technological integration is the incorporation of monitors, keyboards, keyboard covers, and mice in the classroom. These seemingly mundane peripherals hold the key to unlocking a plethora of benefits, transforming the educational experience for students and educators alike. Our students are working with old monitors, keyboards, and mice that are failing. We need to upgrade our systems so that our students are learning the capabilities of technology in their generation. This would directly affect all 503 of our current middle school students and enhance learning and productivity in our computer room."

Wish Amount: $5,386.38