4-H Council raffling off Buckeyes tickets

VW independent/submitted information

The Van Wert 4-H Council is holding a fundraiser to support 4-H members attending 4-H camp and Junior Fair activities. The 4-H Council explores ideas, methods, and programs to strengthen the 4-H program throughout the county and works with and encourages the development of Van Wert County young people.

The Van Wert County 4-H Council is offering pairs of Ohio State University home game football tickets. All seven home games are up for bid, with minimum bids set for each game as ticket prices vary for each game in cost.

To participate in this fundraiser area residents and businesses must choose one of the following steps: Send a sealed bid to the Van Wert County Extension Office c/o 4-H Council Fund Raiser, 1055 S. Washington St., Van Wert, OH 45891.

Fax a bid to 419.238.3276

Email Heather Gottke at gottke.4@osu.edu.

Bids must be received no later than 4 p.m. on the deadlines posted below.

Bids must include the individual or business name, a contact person and phone number, which the game the bid is for, and the bid amount. Ticket purchase prices are a tax deduction.

Ohio State home games available as follows:

This is a great opportunity to watch the top-ranked college football team in the nation and support the youths of Van Wert County through the county 4-H program.

For more information, call the Van Wert County Extension office at 419.238.1214, or email gottke.4@osu.edu.