United Way of Pipestone County

PO Box 35
Pipestone, MN 56164
KISS THE PIG CONTEST

Join the fun and vote for your favorite contestant in the first ever Pipestone “KISS THE PIG” contest sponsored by United Way of Pipestone County.  Participants for the “KISS THE PIG” contest are: Mick Myers, Executive Director of Pipestone Chamber of Commerce; Bill VanHoecke, On-Air Personality KLOH Radio; and Laurie Ness, Mayor of City of Pipestone.  Each will compete for the opportunity to “KISS THE PIG” at the Pipestone County Pork Producers Feed on Friday, August 13th at 6:15 pm at the Pipestone County Fair.

Everyone can vote by placing coins, bills, or checks in your favorite candidate’s canister.  Voting canisters can be found at: First Bank & Trust, First Farmers & Merchants, First State Bank, JB’s Shell, KLOH Radio Station, Pipestone Chamber of Commerce, and Subway from August 2nd through August 13th.  The contestant that raises the most money will win the privilege of puckering up and kissing a real, live pig. 

Proceeds from the contest will help United Way of Pipestone County in their annual fundraising campaign.  United Way of Pipestone County has set a goal for raising $46,000 for 2010.  In 2009, United Way of Pipestone County gave a total of $45,000 to 33 organizations in Pipestone County. 

Thanks for Supporting Your United Way!!!

The Board of the United Way of Pipestone County would like to extend its more sincere appreciation to the the community for its support during the 2009 fundraising campaign.  Due to your overwhelming generosity we were able to reach our goal.  It was because of this out-pouring of support that needs of numerous community organizations were addressed and the lives of your fellow community members changed for the better.  Thank you to every individual and these business sponsors that made it a priority to donate to the United Way of Pipestone County.  We look forward to serving you in 2010!

A & S Drug                           Ing & Greg's Refrigeration, Inc
Buffalo Ridge Locker, Inc     Meulebroeck, Taubert, & Co
Clothier by Dawn                  Pepsi Colo Bottling Co
Hank's Foods                        Pipestone Friends of Scouting
Dynamic Health                   Sioux Valley Energy
First State Bank                    Taubert Electric
Harquist Funeral Home        Bornhoft Concrete
Kinner & Company              Centerpoint Energy
Next Generation Power Systems       Dar's Pizza
Pipestone County Medical Center    Dr William Olson
Pipestone Pizza Ranch        First Bank & Trust
Jack & Nadine Sturdevant    Greg's Welding
Berg Appraisals                    Kelly's Koffee
Carrow's True Value             New Horizon Farms
Coborn's                               Pipestone Publishing Co
Dr Paul Henriksen                 Sweet Township Mutual Fire
First Farmers & Merchants Bank         Xcel Energy
G & S Body Shop

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