Hoosier Story

Steven: Firefighter from Evansville

He appreciates how Hoosier Lottery contributes funds every year to the Teachers’ Retirement Fund as well as local police and firefighter pensions. He would know: he has been retired since 2015 after 35 years as an Evansville firefighter!
 

• Q: How long were you a firefighter?
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• A: “Thirty-five years total, including the last thirty-one as a captain. All in Evansville.”

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• Q: Did you know that the Hoosier Lottery contributed to local firefighter pensions?
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• A: “Yes I did. In fact, it’s something I make a point to tell people. It’s a positive thing in Indiana.”

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• Q: Do you play any Hoosier Lottery games?
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• A: “Yes. I play Mega Millions and Powerball.”

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• Q: What does it mean to you to be a Hoosier?
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• A: “To me, it means lending a helping hand when people need it.”