091818 Queen of Hearts (MA)

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Michele DuBois of McHenry reaches out to say hi to Sr. Vice Commander Ben Keefe during the weekly Queen of Hearts drawing at McHenry VFW Post #4600 on Tuesday, Sep. 18, 2018 in McHenry. The winning ticket, belonging to a Lori S., was pulled on the fourth draw by McHenry Mayor Wayne Jett and is worth $2,846,372.26 after taxes.

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McHenry VFW past commander Ronnie Reber mixes up raffle tickets during the weekly Queen of Hearts drawing at McHenry VFW Post #4600 on Tuesday, Sep. 18, 2018 in McHenry. The winning ticket, belonging to a Lori S., was pulled on the fourth draw by McHenry Mayor Wayne Jett and is worth $2,846,372.26 after taxes.

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McHenry VFW past commander Ronnie Reber mixes up raffle tickets during the weekly Queen of Hearts drawing at McHenry VFW Post #4600 on Tuesday, Sep. 18, 2018 in McHenry. The winning ticket, belonging to a Lori S., was pulled on the fourth draw by McHenry Mayor Wayne Jett and is worth $2,846,372.26 after taxes.

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A hopeful attendee watches as tickets pour into a large steel circle during the weekly Queen of Hearts drawing at McHenry VFW Post #4600 on Tuesday, Sep. 18, 2018 in McHenry. The winning ticket, belonging to a Lori S., was pulled on the fourth draw by McHenry Mayor Wayne Jett and is worth $2,846,372.26 after taxes.

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Hopeful attendees cheer and applaud a 50/50 winner during the weekly Queen of Hearts drawing at McHenry VFW Post #4600 on Tuesday, Sep. 18, 2018 in McHenry. The winning ticket, belonging to a Lori S., was pulled on the fourth draw by McHenry Mayor Wayne Jett and is worth $2,846,372.26 after taxes.

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McHenry Mayor Wayne Jett reaces in deep for the winning ticket during the weekly Queen of Hearts drawing at McHenry VFW Post #4600 on Tuesday, Sep. 18, 2018 in McHenry. The winning ticket, belonging to a Lori S., was pulled on the fourth draw by McHenry Mayor Wayne Jett and is worth $2,846,372.26 after taxes.

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Commander Dwane Lungren walks through the crowd with what would be revealed to be the winning card during the weekly Queen of Hearts drawing at McHenry VFW Post #4600 on Tuesday, Sep. 18, 2018 in McHenry. The winning ticket, belonging to a Lori S., was pulled on the fourth draw by McHenry Mayor Wayne Jett and is worth $2,846,372.26 after taxes.

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Sr. Vice Commander Ben Keefe reveals the winning card during the weekly Queen of Hearts drawing at McHenry VFW Post #4600 on Tuesday, Sep. 18, 2018 in McHenry. The winning ticket, belonging to a Lori S., was pulled on the fourth draw by McHenry Mayor Wayne Jett and is worth $2,846,372.26 after taxes.

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Sue Catlin of Kenosha, left, and Robyn Vanadia of Zion, center, purchase tickets while in costume during the weekly Queen of Hearts drawing at McHenry VFW Post #4600 on Tuesday, Sep. 18, 2018 in McHenry. The winning ticket, belonging to a Lori S., was pulled on the fourth draw by McHenry Mayor Wayne Jett and is worth $2,846,372.26 after taxes.

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McHenry VFW past commander Ronnie Reber uses a wooden oar to mix up raffle tickets during the weekly Queen of Hearts drawing at McHenry VFW Post #4600 on Tuesday, Sep. 18, 2018 in McHenry. The winning ticket, belonging to a Lori S., was pulled on the fourth draw by McHenry Mayor Wayne Jett and is worth $2,846,372.26 after taxes.

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McHenry VFW past commander Ronnie Reber mixes up raffle tickets during the weekly Queen of Hearts drawing at McHenry VFW Post #4600 on Tuesday, Sep. 18, 2018 in McHenry. The winning ticket, belonging to a Lori S., was pulled on the fourth draw by McHenry Mayor Wayne Jett and is worth $2,846,372.26 after taxes.

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McHenry Mayor Wayne Jett uses a wooden oar to mix up raffle tickets during the weekly Queen of Hearts drawing at McHenry VFW Post #4600 on Tuesday, Sep. 18, 2018 in McHenry. The winning ticket, belonging to a Lori S., was pulled on the fourth draw by McHenry Mayor Wayne Jett and is worth $2,846,372.26 after taxes.

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McHenry VFW member Rich Oleszczuk, left, and past commander Ronnie Reber mix up raffle tickets during the weekly Queen of Hearts drawing at McHenry VFW Post #4600 on Tuesday, Sep. 18, 2018 in McHenry. The winning ticket, belonging to a Lori S., was pulled on the fourth draw by McHenry Mayor Wayne Jett and is worth $2,846,372.26 after taxes.

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McHenry VFW member Rich Oleszczuk, left, and past commander Ronnie Reber mix up raffle tickets during the weekly Queen of Hearts drawing at McHenry VFW Post #4600 on Tuesday, Sep. 18, 2018 in McHenry. The winning ticket, belonging to a Lori S., was pulled on the fourth draw by McHenry Mayor Wayne Jett and is worth $2,846,372.26 after taxes.

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McHenry Mayor Wayne Jett, left, and past commander Ronnie Reber share a laugh before the weekly Queen of Hearts drawing at McHenry VFW Post #4600 on Tuesday, Sep. 18, 2018 in McHenry. The winning ticket, belonging to a Lori S., was pulled on the fourth draw by McHenry Mayor Wayne Jett and is worth $2,846,372.26 after taxes.

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McHenry VFW member Rich Oleszczuk mixes up raffle tickets during the weekly Queen of Hearts drawing at McHenry VFW Post #4600 on Tuesday, Sep. 18, 2018 in McHenry. The winning ticket, belonging to a Lori S., was pulled on the fourth draw by McHenry Mayor Wayne Jett and is worth $2,846,372.26 after taxes.

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McHenry Mayor Wayne Jett reaces in deep for the winning ticket during the weekly Queen of Hearts drawing at McHenry VFW Post #4600 on Tuesday, Sep. 18, 2018 in McHenry. The winning ticket, belonging to a Lori S., was pulled on the fourth draw by McHenry Mayor Wayne Jett and is worth $2,846,372.26 after taxes.

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All cameras are focused on Commander Dwane Lungren as he walks through the crowd with what would be revealed to be the winning card during the weekly Queen of Hearts drawing at McHenry VFW Post #4600 on Tuesday, Sep. 18, 2018 in McHenry. The winning ticket, belonging to a Lori S., was pulled on the fourth draw by McHenry Mayor Wayne Jett and is worth $2,846,372.26 after taxes.

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McHenry Mayor Wayne Jett reaces in deep for the winning ticket during the weekly Queen of Hearts drawing at McHenry VFW Post #4600 on Tuesday, Sep. 18, 2018 in McHenry. The winning ticket, belonging to a Lori S., was pulled on the fourth draw by McHenry Mayor Wayne Jett and is worth $2,846,372.26 after taxes.

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McHenry VFW Post 46090 Sr. Vice Commander Ben Keefe holds up the winning card as he gets bombarded by silly string during the weekly Queen of Hearts drawing at McHenry VFW Post #4600 on Tuesday, Sep. 18, 2018 in McHenry. The winning ticket, belonging to a Lori S., was pulled on the fourth draw by McHenry Mayor Wayne Jett and is worth $2,846,372.26 after taxes.

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McHenry VFW Post 46090 Sr. Vice Commander Ben Keefe holds up the winning card as he gets bombarded by silly string during the weekly Queen of Hearts drawing at McHenry VFW Post #4600 on Tuesday, Sep. 18, 2018 in McHenry. The winning ticket, belonging to a Lori S., was pulled on the fourth draw by McHenry Mayor Wayne Jett and is worth $2,846,372.26 after taxes.