It wasn't a million dollar lottery win, although it might have felt like it. There weren't any well-known celebrities followed by clowns and confetti celebrating the lucky draw of the family's name.

This “lottery” cost more than a $2 ticket, and therefore is best said as a “Thank you for your service.”

Benjamin Carter and his family are the recipients of a home through the Military Warriors Support Foundation.

The presentation of the keys to the home was made Tuesday, June 21, in Sidney, with Sidney City Mayor Roger Gallaway, Councilman Brad Sherman and City Manager David Scott in...