Saturday, August 16, 2008
Obituaries
Harold John Jessen
Harold John Jessen was born September 26, 1915 to Peter and Annie Jessen of Anaconda, Montana. He spent much of his childhood helping out on the family chicken ranch and delivering eggs for which he received the payment of a candy bar from his father for his assistance. Other experiences in Harold’s childhood included activities for survival in an era with no running water, electricity, or refrigerators.
In 1935, Harold moved to Boulder after being hired as a shop
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Quick action by two youths averts wildfire
by Jan Anderson
Two Jefferson High seniors acted quickly Thursday, helping to prevent the spread of what could easily have been a disastrous wildfire.
Trace Fowler, 18, and Ian Burgan, 17, were at Fowler’s home when the skies darkened and thunder began to rumble. Fowler said the two of them decided to go up the hill a bit to watch the storm pass, something they have done before.
This time was going to be different, though. It wasn’t long before the lightning came, and a bolt
Saturday, August 16, 2008
See what you're missing...
The August 13 Monitor also includes:
~ Fair and Rodeo Days ~ A special supplement to the Boulder Monitor explores the background and history of the Jefferson County Fair and Rodeo, scheduled for August 21-24. Filled with photos and a schedule of event, the supplement is a keepsake and a must have for all who love the fair and rodeo.
~ Local issues aired at visit from Senator Max Baucus ~ Gars prices, energy policy, Boulder’s 21st Century Community Learning Center, MDC
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Inquest finds no fault with shooting by deputy
by Jan Anderson
No criminal charges should be filed against a Jefferson County sheriff’s deputy who shot and killed a Boulder man in January, a coroner’s jury said June 10.
Deputy David Kosola did not act criminally when he fatally wounded 31-year-old Francis Michael Stately, known to family and friends as Saul Stately, found the nine-person jury.
Following the jury finding, Kosola expressed relief. “I’m very happy with the verdict,” said Kosola. After a pause, he added, “
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Boulder Monitor honored as best weekly newspaper in Montana
by Jan Anderson
The Boulder Monitor received the top honor for a Montana weekly or small daily newspaper at the Montana Newspaper Association’s 123rd Annual Convention in Billings Saturday, June 14.
The Thomas Dimsdale Sweepstakes Award presented to the Monitor is named for the first permanent editor of Montana’s first newspaper. Awarded annually to only one weekly or small daily newspaper in the state, the Dimsdale recognizes excellence in nearly four dozen news, photography and
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history
The Boulder Monitor
Founded in 1907 after combining two predecessors, the Monitor has served Jefferson County for nearly a century. Current publisher, the Jefferson County Courier owned by David and Jan Anderson, bought the Monitor in March 2002.
The Jefferson County Courier
Founded in April 1997, the Courier was awarded the prestigious Thomas Dimsdale Sweepstakes Award for work published in 2000 and the National Newspaper Association Freedom of Information Award in 2004.
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