Olney Fire Department 12 Days of Christmas Raffle
The Olney Volunteer Fire Department (OVFD) has kicked off the annual 12 Days of Christmas Raffle. The daily drawings will be held Dec. 10 through Dec. 21. The proceeds generated from the raffle will benefit the OVFD equipment fund and the toy fund for children in Olney.
For the past three years, OVFD has sponsored the raffle to purchase necessary equipment that insures the safety of the volunteer firemen, and to ensure every child in Olney has a toy on Christmas Day.
Fire Chief Ron Keeter said, “This raffle is for a good cause. It is important to help families who are in need during the holidays. Some of the money will be used for equipment that is needed throughout the year.”
Tickets are on sale now for $10 each, or you may purchase six tickets for $50. You may buy tickets from any fireman or online using this link: https://olneyfire.weebly.com.
You may place donated toys for the OVFD toy drive in the drop boxes located throughout the city: Cub Drug, First State Bank, InterBank, First Baptist Church and Olney Enterprise. When making donations, please specify the donation is for the OVFD toy fund.
Raffle Schedule Drawings: # 1—Dec. 10– Henry Lever Action 0.22 Rifle donated by Lewis and Marilyn Farmer; # 2—Dec. 11–Echo Chain Saw donated by A Little Off the Top/ Homer & Kelly Molina; # 3—Dec. 12– Back to Basix Massage Package (Eight Massages) donated by Air Tractor; # 4—Dec. 13– Henry Lever Action .22 Rifle donated by Sam Sullivan and Garry Keeter; # 5—Dec. 14–All-American Car Wash Package (5-Auto Detailing selections valued at $60) donated by Matthew Ickert & Ron Keeter; # 6—Dec. 15 – iPad (Sixth Generation, Space Gray, 32GB) donated by Brazos Communications; # 7—Dec. 16– Custom Weather Tech Floor Mats donated by Brazos Truck & Auto, LLC; # 8—Dec. 17– 42” Outdoor 6 Burner Griddle with Side Table & Serving Bar donated by Lewis & Marilyn Farmer and First State Bank; # 9—Dec. 18– Circle J Fire Pit/Grill donated by Donald and Lana Ickert; # 10—Dec. 19– Kimber 9 mm Pistol (Micro Twotoned Rosewood) donated by Donnie and Glenna Cagle and Rick & Kim Turner; # 11—Dec. 20–Fredericksburg Get-away Package (includes a two-night stay for two at Fredericksburg Inn & Suites, Wine Tasting for two at 4.0 Cellars, two passes for The Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, two passes to the National Museum of the Pacific War, $40 gift card to Backwoods BBQ in Fredericksburg, and a set of wine tumblers with his and her robes and a $50 Visa card) donated by Julie Lane Photography, Hometown Coffee & Tea, and Fredericksburg Convention & Visitor’s Bureau; # 12—Dec. 21 – Browning Stainless Stalker Rifle 6.5 Creedmoor donated by Olney Volunteer Fire Department.
Visit the OVFD Facebook page or use this link to see the 2018 12 Days of Christmas video that includes a photo and description of all the prizes. https://www.facebook.com/olneyvfd/videos/248333532516995/
OVFD is a volunteeronly based fire department comprising volunteer firefighters who strive for excellence through service to the Olney Community.
OVFD was established in 1912 and has an outstanding record of protecting citizens. The department’s mission is to provide mutual aid to all surrounding communities in Young County, Texas in addition to the other surrounding counties.
Currently, Fire Chief Ron Keeter leads the OVFD’s team of 28 volunteer firemen.
For more information about ways you can donate to the nonprofit fire department, visit the website: www.OlneyFire.Weebly.com or send an email to olneyfire@gmail.com.