Comments on: Vern Celebrates 50 years In Public Service

By: Bob Hathaway

Bob Hathaway — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:56:53 +0000

Vern has always been a legend to all of us who hung around Murray’s Drive In back in the early 60’s. He saved so many of us from trouble and jail. We always respected him. He is one of the greatest and kindest men I have ever known. I wish he would write a book of his life. Everyone needs to know this man. Thanks Vern.

By: bikeboy

bikeboy — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 16:32:36 +0000

Vern Bisterfeldt – the man! The legend! The institution!

Yeah, when I was a punk kid growing up in Boise, I was rarely on the wrong side of the law. But just the same, I can remember the name “Blisterfelt” spoken in hushed, fearful tones.

I regret that Harley Brown wasn’t elected to the City Council, when Vern was serving. For those who don’t remember, Harley was a “biker type” guy, who was a perennial candidate for various local offices for several years. I always thought it would be awesome, if Councilmen Vern and Harley disagreed on some point, they could take it out in the parking lot and settle it like men!

By: Clippityclop

Clippityclop — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 14:48:01 +0000

Cuff ’em, Vern!

Thanks for the time you ran after (and nailed!) a guy who had just grabbed drugs from a cart in the ER where you had taken a sick friend. You were long past being on duty and a little portly, but you still had the goods! Here’s to many more years of service to your community.

By: cathy

cathy — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 00:58:27 +0000

Nice tatoos on the arms and nice flashlight in the crouch … totally Idaho ….

By: TJ

TJ — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 18:10:17 +0000

Why do my spouse and I remember Vern patrolling at North Junior High a couple of years earlier? Whoever that cop was he tolerated boys rocking his car while he was in it. We would have sworn that was Vern.

By: slim jim

slim jim — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 05:31:10 +0000

I have the greatest respect for Vern… but when we were growing long hair and smoking weed in the 60’s we called Vern “Blisterfoot”.
It was a great town when the kids knew the names of the cops.
It was not that long ago that a phone call to Vern saved the life of my daughter. I love that man.

By: Cyclops

Cyclops — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 01:51:37 +0000

Vern has enough stories to fill a book. And the vast majority of them would be true. He has spent most of his life making life better for everyone living in this city. I applaud him for that. Thank you Vern!

By: Nick Adams

Nick Adams — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 23:20:17 +0000

Vern is a stand-up guy who makes up his own mind and gives everyone a chance to prove themselves. He’s definitely an asset to our community.

Congrats on the 50 years!

By: Robert

Robert — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 23:00:59 +0000

Awwww do I remember Vern! Back when I was a young punk going to Boise High. The guy in the picture with those stripped pants could have been me. Ya folks we worn those back then. My hair was a bit longer than the pictured fellow. Howdy Pardner and the Artic Circle was the biggest hang out and the drive through down town Boise was the thing to do on Friday and Saturday nights. Vern was always fair with us and gave us lots of breaks. Yes I remember Vern well.

By: Gordon

Gordon — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 22:56:41 +0000

I’ve got lotsa Vern stories, but many things he did got too complicated to write. Maybe we could get a chance to discuss him over a drink or a cup sometime. — gp