P.G. woman who doesn’t drive wins 4WD Benz
On Saturday, the University of Belize held its long awaited Mercedes Benz raffle. The draw, which took place at the Biltmore Plaza Hotel, was well attended, but the most important person, the lucky winner, was not present to receive her prize. Rosa Maria Bent of Punta Gorda says she was in Independence when she received the good news. Bent, who spent only ten dollars on the raffle, says she never expected to win the grand prize. At first she could not believe she had won the vehicle, which is valued at one hundred and forty thousand dollars.
Rosa Maria Bent, Winner
“I can’t believe that…I don’t know.”
Jacquline Woods
“What did you do? cry, jump for joy?”
Rosa Maria Bent
“Cried.”
Jacqueline Woods
“Do you know how to drive?”
Rosa Maria Bent
“No, my daughter, husband does.”
Jacqueline Woods
“So you will be taking driving lessons soon no doubt. What do you plan to do with wonderful ride?”
Rosa Maria Bent
“I don’t know.”
Jacqueline Woods
“You don’t know if you are going to keep it or sell it?”
Rosa Maria Bent
“No. Maybe I keep it. Maybe next time I sell it.”
Jacqueline Woods
“How many tickets did you buy?”
Rosa Maria Bent
“One.”
Jacqueline Woods
“So with only one ticket you won this vehicle?”
Rosa Maria Bent
“Yes.”
The raffle was organised by U.B.’s Alumni Association. According to the association’s president, Lindford Rosado, they broke even on the project and he thanks all those who bought tickets for their support.
