Bonners Ferry Herald

January 11, 2018 11:08 p.m.

Russell O. Vernon

Russell “Russy” O. Vernon, passed away of natural causes on January 5, 2018, while at Life Care Center of Sandpoint. Russy was born on June 18, 1945 to Melvin and Annie Vernon, and was a lifelong resident of Bonners Ferry. Russy is survived by his son Owen Vernon (Val), daughters Carrie Beuster (Kirk) and Linda Belhoussine (Youness), sisters Lois Flory (Bill) and Carolyn Warner (Larry), five grandchildren and two great grandchildren, along with countless friends whom he considered family. Russy led a full and colorful life, his happiest times were spent being with family and friends, hunting, fishing, and picking huckleberries. Russy was a Jack of All Trades; logging in Alaska and the Northwest, working in the mines in Nevada, owning Vernon’s Construction and Painting and being honored multiple years as a Rainbow Vacuum Top Dealer and Top Scouting for the Cascade Region. Russy had been a member of AA for 20+ years and was a member of the Bonners Ferry Seventh Day Adventist Church. Russy loved hosting Bible studies at his home. Special thanks to the wonderful care he received from the Life Care Center of Sandpoint. If desired, donations can be made to the local charity of your choice or to the Life Care Center of Sandpoint

October 18, 2018 1 a.m.

Badger swimmers gear up for districts

COEUR d’ALENE — Bonners Ferry High School swimmers Julia Cummings and Seamus Newcomb competed in the Oct. 5 and the Oct. 13 swim meets at the Kroc Center as they prepare for districts.

July 26, 2018 1 a.m.

Adrian Wages

Adrian Wages left this Earth to join his Lord, and his loved ones gone before him in heaven on a bright sunny day, July 15. He was born on April 6, 1958, and graced his family and friends for 60 wonderful, remarkable years. His time on this planet was full of joy, love, laughter and hard work. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him, and had been blessed by his infectious grin, and only slightly twisted sense of humor.

June 27, 2024 1 a.m.

Idaho law enforcement prepares for Fourth of July with increased patrols

Starting this week regional law enforcement partners are working together to ensure the safety of North Idaho travelers and recreators this Fourth of July with an all-hands-on-deck approach to targeting impaired driving and boating.

June 13, 2023 1:07 a.m.

Little requests audit of possible improper purchases with tax dollars

Idaho Gov. Brad Little has requested a “full financial audit” of the troubled Empowering Parents education microgrant program, amid signs that taxpayers might have gotten the bill for thousands of improper or dubious purchases.

August 11, 2011 6:31 a.m.

Local charged with killing grizzly bear

Jeremy Hill, 33, Bonners Ferry, is facing federal charges for allegedly killing an endangered grizzly bear on his property May 8.

February 22, 2018 midnight

VVES lists first semester honor roll students

The following fifth grade students made the first-semester honor roll at Valley View Elementary School:

June 8, 2023 1 a.m.

BFHS graduates celebrate Badger spirit

With a lot of excitement — and a well organized squirt gun fight — the Bonners Ferry High School Class of 2023 graduated on June 3 and will always be remembered as the class that brought the Badger spirit.

January 4, 2013 8 a.m.

Wrestling club takes league

Bonners Ferry Wrestling Club members gathered for their end-of-season dinner on Nov. 15. Lead coaches are Conrad Garner and Rex Koehler. On Tuesday, Dec. 18, the wrestlers were presented a trophy for their top finish in the league tournament in Sandpoint on Nov. 10. The club hasn’t won the league tournament trophy since 1988.

April 25, 2019 1 a.m.

BFHS baseball rallies past Kellogg

BONNERS FERRY — The Badgers were down 11-3 after the top of the fifth inning and staged a dramatic 20-14 win against the Kellogg Wildcats in IML league play. The win propels their record to 3-2 in league and 3-4 overall.

January 13, 2012 7:10 a.m.

Barbara Daniel, 89

Barbara (better know as Thelma) Daniel, 89, passed away from this earth to be with her Lord on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, at the Boundary Community Nursing home.

July 2, 2009 9 p.m.

Barbara Catherine Pfeifer Aton, 84

Barbara Catherine Pfeifer Aton, 84, passed peacefully into eternal rest at home in Naples, Wednesday morning June 24th, 2009.

June 4, 2020 1 a.m.

Patriotism during a pandemic

The word “patriot” is derived from Latin and Greek words for fatherland. Other languages say motherland. The implication is that a country is a family, and citizens are brothers and sisters.

February 9, 2007 8 p.m.

Local climate change group promotes Internet carpooling

I'm writing this letter as part of a project by a new local group called "Climate Change Action Network" to promote carpooling. Everyone agrees that we need to cut back on our use of oil. Dependence on foreign oil is both a national security issue, and a drain on our economy. And then there's global warming to worry about.

July 27, 2007 9 p.m.

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