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Associated Press via Yahoo!
Frank Griffin of Asheville came forward Monday to claim his prize. The lump sum payment is about $47 million after taxes.
The 66-year-old owns a janitorial services company and used to be a driver and engineer for the Asheville Fire Department.
He says he wants to take care of his three children and grandchildren and take his wife on a trip to Hawaii. He also plans to play more golf.
The total prize of $141 million paid in a lump sum comes to $47 million after taxes.
Frank Griffin of Asheville came forward Monday to claim his prize. The lump sum payment is about $47 million after taxes.
The 66-year-old owns a janitorial services company and used to be a driver and engineer for the Asheville Fire Department.
He says he wants to take care of his three children and grandchildren and take his wife on a trip to Hawaii. He also plans to play more golf.
The total prize of $141 million paid in a lump sum comes to $47 million after taxes.
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