Father Follows in His Daughter's Footsteps on The Big Spin(R).SACRAMENTO Sacramento, city, United States Sacramento (săkrəmĕn`tō), city (1990 pop. 369,365), state capital and seat of Sacramento co., central Calif. , Calif. -- Viewers of "The Big Spin" Show this week may recognize one of the contestants' names. That's because the daughter of one of this week's Fantasy 5 Dream Machine players appeared on the show in 2005. How would you remember her? Tricia Barnett Barnett as a personal name can refer to:
Clarence Barnett, a retiree from Gardena, is a friend with a big heart and it shows. He plans to use his $65,000 prize from the Dream Machine to help a friend suffering from an illness. Barnett's daughter, Trica, appeared on the show in November of 2005 and played her way to $3 million after defeating nine other contestants on Aces High for a chance to turn the Big Spin Wheel. Host Pat Finn Patrick "Pat" Finn (born July 24 1956 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania) is the former host of several game shows. He is the owner of the production company In-Finn-ity Productions. Finn first hosted the 1990 remake of the classic Jack Barry show The Joker's Wild. remembered that Trica had three jobs when she was on the show. When asked if she still did, Mr. Barnett didn't hesitate to say, "No!" Ron Ghaemmaghami, an engineer from Milpitas, was so excited that he was appearing on The Big Spin Show that he couldn't think straight, he knows exactly what he is going to spend his $25,000 prize on. "Since I lost my job two months ago this will help pay the bills until the next job," said Ghaemmaghami. John Molloy Captain John Molloy (c. 1789–6 October 1867) was an early settler in Western Australia. He was one of the original settlers of Augusta. Early life Little is known about John Molloy's birth and early life, and published accounts vary greatly in their details. , a retired postal clerk from Petaluma, wasn't thinking of himself when got his chance at the Fantasy 5 Dream Machine. "My wife wants a new kitchen," explained Molloy. With an $85,000 win that should be some kitchen! Maria Perez from Bakersfield outplayed nine other contestants in Aces High, sending her to The Big Spin wheel for a $50,000 win! "I would love to buy myself a house and my daughter a house with this prize," said Perez.
Winner's Summary
NAME CITY AMOUNT
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John Molloy, Jr. Petaluma $ 80,000
Clarence Barnett Gardena $ 65,000
Maria Perez Bakersfield $ 50,000
Miraram Ghaemmaghami Milpitas $ 25,000
Julio Lozano Los Angeles $ 5,000
Diane Quinn Wheatland $ 4,000
Polina Yudin Los Angeles $ 2,500
Charlene Lockmiller Stockton $ 2,000
Daniel Walsh Cayucos $ 2,000
Shawnna Miller San Jose $ 1,750
John Maher Santa Ana $ 1,750
Janet Barreth Ripon $ 1,750
Danny Garcia Los Angeles $ 1,750
TOTAL $242,500
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