Governors donate to eBay benefit

? Have you ever wanted a one-on-one discussion with the governor or a token from the governor’s office?

Here’s your chance.

Several governors are participating in charity auctions on eBay to benefit the YWCA’s Week Without Violence program that began Oct. 16. The 10-day auctions run through Wednesday.

West Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin is offering a private lunch with him and first lady Gayle Manchin at the Governor’s Mansion. New Hampshire Gov. John Lynch will have coffee with a winning bidder at his office.

Alabama Gov. Bob Riley donated a pair of new cuff links bearing that state’s seal, and Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius gave a ceramic tile with her state’s seal on it. Delaware Gov. Ruth Ann Minner donated “Delaware,” a book of photos by photographer Kevin Fleming showcasing that state. The book is signed by Fleming and Minner.