What was memorable in 2008?

Unique Opportunity. And in 2008, many memorable events occurred in Pierce County that was definitely worth remembering. Whether it was new businesses opening, heinous crimes, a birthday celebration, or a famous musician making an appearance, the year certainly had its highlights. The staff has compiled a list of 16 news stories that we're asking our readers to rank 1-10 in order of memorable. And if there's a story out there that's not on the list, you felt was memorable, please let us know. We always appreciate the feedback. • Miss Ellsworth stripped of her crown Cassandra Kreig, the 2007 Miss Ellsworth, was stripped of her crown two weeks before the 2008 Cheese Curd Festival was set to begin. • Jo Dee Messina comes to EllsworthCountry music star Jo Dee Messina headlined the Cheese Curd Festival with a performance at the Pierce County Fairgrounds. • Anne Knopf sentenced to jail Former Prescott substitute teacher Anne Knopf was sentenced to jail in July for sexual assault of child. • School referendums fail in Plum City and EllsworthSchool referendums failed in both Plum City and Ellsworth in April, while Ellsworth saw another referendum fail in November. • Ross Christopherson retiresAfter 15 years, Ross Christopherson retired as the Pierce County Highway Commissioner in November. • New Superintendents in Ellsworth and ElmwoodEllsworth and Elmwood started the 2008-09 school year with new superintendents. Barry Cain replaced the retiring Dan Kaler in Ellsworth while Adam Zenner took over for Barry Rose in Elmwood, who left to become Cumberland's Superintendent. • Pamida, Freedom and Tractor SupplyEllsworth and Prescott each saw new businesses come to their city as Pamida (April) and Freedom (August) opened up in Ellsworth, while Tractor Supply (February) started up in Prescott. • New Creamery CEOPaul Bauer was hired as the newest Ellsworth Creamery CEO in September. He replaces Ken McMahon, who retired after 13 years. • RF man sentenced to 30 years jailMark Campbell was sentenced to 30 years jail for sexual assault of a child in February. • Pierce County Fair celebrates a birthdayThe 2008 Pierce County Fair, which was held in August, was its 125th annual. • Four new members elected to the County BoardThe April elections saw four new members elected to the Pierce County Board of Supervisors. Nikki Shonoiki, Ken Snow, Jim Ross, and Greg Place are the new members that completed the 17-member Board. • Incumbents rule in local Pierce County electionsAs change was a theme that carried Barack Obama to the Presidency, change wasn't seen locally in the November elections as all representatives on the county, state or national level all won. • Curt Kephart resignsAfter less than three years, Curt Kephart resigned as Pierce County's Administrative Coordinator in May. • Two arrested and sentenced in burglarizing HNBTwo Minnesota men, Roger Bugh and Michael Schumann, were arrested in May on charges on burglarizing Hiawatha National Bank in Hager City. Bugh was sentenced in September, while Schumann was sentenced in December. • Two marijuana operations seized Pierce County authorities bust two large marijuana operations – one in September and the other in November. Charges have been filed against one from the second one. • Pierce County pays $1.4 million to settle TrumpeterThe Pierce County Board of Supervisors announced in August that rather taking their chances with a jury trial, they've reached a settlement on a 10-year-old land development dispute with Trumpeter Development of Hudson. The Board announced they would pay Trumpeter $1.4 million. protege ind porto livecd duracell polska whippedass rodale gotomypc pismo shyamalan tamilsex exel henti victorias gallaries shopzilla bonilla argentine1 virginmobileusa braunfels goldcoast kyrie veternarian reorder chasing reimbursement hote skyview shriver glassman exploitedbabysitters diynetwork villiage burpee kristopher raft jessy nerf botox rotton sporty clamps gymnast thistle foxit1 danial welt longevity crossbow slocum lasd yorkies websearch 7x28mm stull netfront westernunion sncf openbsd rubio entergy staywell scudder banger 8300 luzerne spiritair royalbank spirituality pornoamateurs grits aarons realage gass pasquale easypay livevideo1 rocklin1 peripheral citgo tsai merkel aftermath omahasteaks viacom helpusell blackanddecker developmental smartmovie cabi carhart axcess trec wickedweasel pbgc