* Colleen Harris of Witt (left) accepts her $1,000 check at H&R Block in Taylorville

A Witt resident just received her $1000 check in Taylorville as part of H&R Block’s 1000 Win, $1000 Daily Sweepstakes. Colleen Harris is one of many winners across the nation that filed her tax returns early enough to be the recipient of the $1,000. Harris told Regional Radio News it was a stroke of luck as to how she won.

Harris said she was shocked when she received the e-mail notification that she won $1,000. She noted it was a blessing, as they plan on using the money to pay some bills.

Harris further stated that she encourages those who have not filed their income tax returns yet to go to H&R Block, as those who get their tax return in before February 15 are entered into a drawing to win. More information on the sweepstakes can be found at your nearest H&R Block office or hrblock.com.