Port Hope Woman Wins Top Prize of $1 Million From Instant Ultimate

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Port Hope has a new millionaire in Denielle Elliott as she won the top prize of $1 million with Instant Ultimate held from the Dec. 31 draw.

Photo courtesy of OLG.

She heard about the odds of winning a million to be one in 3.55 from an OLG radio advertisement that convinced her to purchase a ticket at Davis’ Your Independent Grocer on Jocelyn Street in Port Hope.

“I decided to buy one because of the great odds to win $1 million,” said Elliott.

She was in disbelief when she discovered her big win while at the grocery store.

“I decided to check my ticket and when I saw the ‘Big Winner’ screen I was stunned – it didn’t feel real,” explained Elliott.

The money will help pay off Elliott’s mortgage and finish home renovations before having fun with it.

“I have special people in my life who will enjoy this win with me,” she said. “I plan to celebrate with a girls’ trip for some fun in the sun. I don’t know what I did to deserve this blessing.”

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There Is A Spectacular Lavender Field Oasis Near Peterborough In Bloom Now

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If you love lavender, take a drive to 8667 Gilmour Road in Port Hope near Peterborough and you will find your heaven.

It is there you will have a unique experience at a place called Laveanne—a tranquil oasis connecting nature, local food, culture and community.

There are rows and rows of this beautiful, scented purple haze which are in bloom for July.

Look at Laveanne from above, this labrinth is spectacular...

"It's absolutely stunning," says Peterborough's Eileen Kimmett who recently visited.

This bench and its scents and romantic views awaits you...

According to their website, "the bloom is short, and the best time is between the 2nd- 3rd week of July to see the most intense colour and experience the amazing buzz of thousands of Honeybees."

They start to harvest the fields the last week of July, as in August all the blooms are distilled in their lavender essential oil. The fields close for two weeks from August 1st to August 15th to allow them to harvest, process and prune their plants. Their gift shop will remain open during this time.

In July, you can even do yoga among the blooms...

For July, Laveanne is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more info, smell, er... click here.

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