Judge Libey "wins" pig smooch

Superior Court Judge Gary Libey was the "winner" of this year's Kiss the Pig contest which was announced at noon Sept 7 at the Palouse Empire Fair. The winner is determined by donations which go into contribution jars that have been placed around Colfax.

The Libey collection jars totaled $220.44. Other totals were $69.50 for Colfax Police Chief Rick McNannay and $13.26 for Whitman County Treasurer Mark Clinton.

After he was announced as the winner, Judge Libey attempted to don a horse mask for the smooch, but the move was disqualified. The winner was announced at the fair gazebo and the pig smooch was done at Old McDonald's Barn. Clinton had the honor of holding the pig.

Proceeds from the contest go to the Colfax & Community Fund, which benefits eight Colfax and/or county organizations.