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THE GLOBE GAZETTE MONDAY, DEC. 3, 2001 A9 THE RECORD Vera E. Blakestad NORTHWOOD- Vera Evangeline Blakestad, 99, of Northwood, died Saturday (Dec. 1, 2001) at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m.

on Tuesday at the First Lutheran Church in Northwood, with the Rev. Paul Holmer officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood. Visitatation will be one hour before the service at the church. Family suggests memorials to Vera E.

Blakestad memorial fund. Conner Colonial Chapel in Northwood is in charge of the arrangements. Vera was born Nov. 1, 1902, in Farley, the daughter of Frank and Abbie (Garner) Clark. She attended school in Farley and Epworth Seminary, and received her bachelor's degree from Cornell College in June 1925.

Following graduation, she taught in Gibson, Oneida, and Otranto, Iowa. She was united in marriage to Sophus Blakestad Sept. 27, 1930, in Webster City. The couple resided in Norwalk where Sophus was high school principal. They later moved to the Blakestad farm near Otranto and in the fall of 1939, to Northwood.

She was a long time member of First Lutheran Church and very active in earlier years serving on many church organizations in various capacities. She enjoyed working in her garden, the changing seasons, and visiting with relatives and friends. Survivors include sons Neil Blakestad and his wife Beth of Two Harbors, and Wallace Blakestad and his wife Marie of Humboldt; five grandchildren, Dawn Yelle and her husband Mark of Rochester, Julie Blakestad of Minneapolis, Brian Blakestad and his wife Carmen of St. Cloud, Janet Bade and her husband Ken of Humboldt, and Dr. Nancy Blakestad of St.

Paul, and one greatgrand daughter, Jessica Yelle. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Sophus, in 1997, and her brother, Lloyd. Conner Colonial Chapel, (641) 324-1543. DISTRICT COURT Winnebago County Third-degree burglary Daniel J. Armendariz, 19, St.

Peter, placed on probation for two years, ordered to pay full restitution, plus $60 court costs and $509.60 legal assistance. Underage possession of alcohol Matthew Mark Tindall, 18, Forest City, fined $155. Annoyance, disturbance of dog Reed Steven Nelson, 50, Forest City, fined $25. Curfew violation Jennifer Lee Frederickson, 15, Forest City, fined $90. Allow daughter to violate curfew Douglas Alan Frederickson, 38, Forest City, fined $90.

Underage possession of alcohol Jennifer Rae Landheer, 18, Buffalo Center, fined $155. Possession of drug paraphernalia Melvin Berning, 43, Lake Mills, fined $155. Bond paid in the amount of $250 is forfeited for fine and costs. Possession of drug paraphernalia Joseph Terry Reichardt, 20, Hazelwood, fined $90. Possession of tobacco Daniel Richard Bryan, 18, Leland, possession of tobacco, fined $25.

Underage possession of alcohol Adam Douglas Roberts, 18, Burlington, fined $155. Underage possession of alcohol Nolan Francis Servantez, 18, Mason City, fined $155. Underage possession of alcohol Kevin Hyunwoo Owens, 19, Des Moines, fined $155. Underage possession of alcohol Clint Cover Carlson, 20, Des Moines, fined $155. Possession of alcohol Garrett Lee Kalvig, 18, Forest City, fined $155.

Possession of drug paraphernalia Terry F. Wise, 40, Thompson, fined $155. Operating while intoxicated, second offense Barry Dean VanGerpen, Buffalo Center, seven days in jail, placed on probation for two years, ordered to pay $1,950, plus $65 court costs and $464 court appointed attorney fees. Driver's license revoked. Mitchell County Burglary Ashley Jean Radloff, 22, Grand Meadow, $250 fine, plus surcharge $1,000 restitution.

Simple assault Travis W. Rowedder, 22, Osage, $100 fine, plus surcharge. Suffer Back Pain? www.MastersChiropractic.com Dr. Ron Masters Phone 421-1116 or Toll Free 1-877-659-1116 DAILY CALENDAR Items for the calendar should be sent at least two weeks prior to the event to DAILY CALENDAR, Globe Gazette, Box 271, Mason City, lowa, 50402. Meetings BRITT The Britt City Council will meet at 7 p.m.

in Council chambers, City Hall. FOREST CITY The Forest City Council will meet at 7 p.m. at City Hall. GARNER Hancock County Board of Supervisors will meet at 9 a.m. at City Hall.

GRAFTON The Grafton City a Council will meet at 7 p.m. at the public library. HAMPTON The Franklin County Board of Supervisors will meet at 8:30 a.m. in the board of supervisor's office at Franklin County Courthouse. HANLONTOWN The Hanlontown City Council will meet at 7 p.m.

at the Community Center. JOICE The Joice City Council will meet at 7 p.m. at the Joice Community Room. KENSETT The Kensett City Council will meet at 7 p.m. at the town hall.

LAKE MILLS The Lake Mills City Council will meet at 7 p.m. at City Hall. LATIMER The Latimer City Council will meet at 7 p.m. at City Hall. MARBLE ROCK The Marble Rock City Council will meet at 7:30 p.m.

MASON CITY The Mason City Airport Commission will hold its regular meeting at 2 p.m. in the conference room 1, second floor, terminal building. NORTHWOOD The Worth County Board of Supervisors will meet at 9 a.m. at the county courthouse. OSAGE The Osage Council will meet at 7 p.m.

at City Hall. SCARVILLE The City Council will meet at 7 p.m. at the town hall. THOMPSON The Thompson City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. VENTURA The Ventura Community School Board will meet at 7:15 p.m.

in the high school boardroom. Events MASON CITY Bingo will be played tonight at the smoke-free, Mason City Senior Activity Center, 326 Fourth St. N.E. Early birds begin at 6:30 p.m. and the regular session is at 7 p.m.

MASON CITY The Mason City Senior Activity Center will sponsor Monday night "500" from 6 to 9 p.m. at the center. It is open to the public. The cost is $1 per person. Prizes will be awarded.

Treats are provided. MAGISTRATE COURT Cerro Gordo County Fifth degree theft Joshua T. Petersen, 21, Mason City; $60 and costs. Fifth degree theft Joshua T. Petersen, 21, Mason City; $100 and costs.

Fifth degree theft Joshua T. Petersen, 21, Mason City; $100 and costs. Driving while suspended Bryon Whipple, 32, Mason City; $250 and costs. Possession of drug paraphernalia Ryan Ingle, 24, Mason City; $50 and costs. Non-sufficient funds Ryan Ingle, 24, Mason City; $100 and costs.

Failure to answer parking violation John Guess, 58, Cedar Falls; $30 and costs. Improper right turn Sarah Caspers, 21, Mason City; $30 and costs. Fourth degree theft Henry C. Taylor, 47, Bellevue, $50 fine, $374.74 restitution and cots. Failure to stop in an assured clear distance James P.

Johnson, 59, Mason City; $75 and costs. DISSOLUTIONS Mitchell County Lisa M. Leonard, 32, Osage, and Todd N. Leonard, 35, Osage. Winnebago County Arlene E.

Thompson, Buffalo Center, and David H. Thompson, Buffalo Center. Dean Farrell, Forest City, and Paula Jean Farrell, Emmetsburg. Mary K. Laabs, Rake, and Lowell L.

Laabs, Rake. Hancock County Kimberly Mortensen, Garner, and Jeff Mortensen, Burt. DISTRICT COURT Cerro Gordo County Forgery Hilario Ramirez (true identity unknown according to court record), 31, Mason City, $500 fine (suspended), Domestic abuse assault resulting in injury Victor Allan Crotty, 37, Rudd, two days in jail and must complete Batterer's Education Program. No driver's license David Ray Freie, 38, Mason City, $100 fine. Possession of marijuana (second offense) David Ray Freie, 38, Mason City, two days in jail (credit for two days served), $250 fine and driving privileges revoked for 180 days.

Absence from custody David Ray Freie, 38, Mason City, 30 days in jail and $250 fine. Eluding or attempting to elude David Ray Freie, 38, Mason City, $500 fine ($250 suspended). THEFTS Betty J. (Pals) Morris BELMOND Betty J. (Pals) Morris, 70, of Belmond, passed away Saturday (Dec.

1, 2001) at her home near Belmond. Morris Funeral services for Betty J. (Pals) Morris will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday at the Bethany Reformed Church in Belmond with Morris the Rev. Herm Gruis officiat- ing.

Burial will take place in the Belmond Cemetery. Visitation for Betty Morris will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, 111 Luick Lane Belmond and one hour before the services at the church. Betty, the daughter of Henry Jr. and Dena Wiemann Pals, was born July 4, 1931, near Meservey.

She grew up in the Belmond and Meservey areas where Betty attended school. She graduated from Belmond High School in 1949 then attended AIB in Des Moines. Betty then worked at First State Bank for a time. Betty was united in marriage to Derl Morris on May 22, 1951, at the First Reformed Church in Meservey. The couple made their home in the Belmond area where Betty raised her children.

Betty would later work at PSI, Wiesbrod Chiropractic and Farm and Home Publishing. She had most recently been working for the Kanawha Reporter. Betty enjoyed sewing. She had made several brides maid and bridal gown wedding sets. Betty sewed for many people.

She enjoyed gardening. Betty was a member of Bethany Reformed Church in Belmond where she was active in Ladies Aid as well as other areas of the church. Betty is survived by her husband, Derl; a daughter, RoxAnne Emery and her husband Lyman of Cedar Rapids; two sons, Kerry and his wife Trish of Belmond, and Brian of Minneapolis, eight grandchildren, Josh, Matt, Courtney, Amanda, Susan, Dara, Michael and Ryan; one great grandchild, Kyle; mother, Dena Pals of Belmond; three sisters, Evie Foss and her husband Bob of Belmond, Wanda Pals and her husband Leonard of Clear Lake, and Dianne Phelps and her husband Dale of Waterloo; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, one son, Lindsey, in 1998; and a great grandson, Shane. Dugger Ewing Funeral Home, (641) 444-3248.

Wilbur Keith Asche LAKOTA Wilbur Keith Asche, 66, of Lakota, died Saturday (Dec. 1, 2001) at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, at First Presbyterian Church in Lakota, with the Rev. Willis Nicholson officiating. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery in Lakota Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m.

today at Garry-RobertsMurphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, 058 First Ave. N.E., Titonka. Garry-Roberts-MurphySchaaf Funeral Home, (641) 295-3731. Ann Bos CHARLES CITY Ann (Mrs. H.

Bos, 95, a former resident of Port Charles, Charles City, died Sunday (Dec. 2, 2001) at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City, (641) 228-2323. Thelma E. Sandy CHARLES CITY Thelma E.

Sandy, 88, a former resident of No. 10 Cedar Terrace South, Charles City, died Saturday (Dec. 1, 2001) in Defuniak Springs, Fla. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City, (641) 228-2323. Lela M.

Menken GREENE Lela M. Menken, 83, of 429 S. Second Greene, died Saturday (Dec. 1, 2001) at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa from complications of heart disease. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, at St.

Peter Lutheran Church in Greene with the Rev. Wayne Hagen officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery in Greene. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today at Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N.

First Greene, where there will be a public scripture service at 7 p.m., and one hour before the service at the church. Lela Marie Smith was born April 4, 1918, at Aredale, a daughter of Clifford Leo and Lily Elizabeth (Schaefer) Smith. She was baptized on July 25, 1920, and confirmed a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Greene on May 15, 1933. She received her education in the Greene public schools, graduating in 1935.

She was united in marriage to John Menken on April 8, 1936, at St. Peter Lutheran Parsonage. They began farming west of Greene where they remained until 1962 when they moved to their farm east of Aredale. Following their retirement in 1979 they moved to their home in Greene. Lela was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother and was a faithful servant to her Lord Jesus Christ.

She provided for her family through the cooking, baking, and the knitting and crocheting creations she made for her grandchildren. Family and friends will never forget the flavors, smells, and warmth from her kitchen in baking her cakes, homemade bread, rolls, and jelly. Her deep and abiding faith will be her legacy passed down to her children and grandchildren. Being a strong believer in prayer she had over two hundred names on her prayer list which she read every day. Living family members include her children and their spouses, James and Joan of Greene, Donald and Marie of Winterset, Gordon and Shirley of Jefferson City, Carolyn Martin of Garner, Evelyn and Robert Fink of Hampton, Martin and Karen of Rockwell, and Douglas and Valerie of Dumont; daughter-in-law Pamela Menken of Dumont; 21 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Irene Allen, Lois and her husband Robert Eliasen, all of Green, Fern and her husband Lyle Bienemann of Clarksville; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John, on Dec. 7, 1987; son, Francis, on April 9, 1989; and a daughter in infancy; her parents; two sisters, Iva Barnett, Velma Shreve, and one brother, Dale Smith, in infancy. Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Lela M. Menken Memorial Fund in care of the family at PO Box 403, Greene, Iowa, 50636-0403. Reid's Funeral Chapel, (641) 823-4457.

Robert Rosenthal MASON CITY Robert Rosenthal, 88, of Mason City, died Sunday (Dec. 2, 2001) at Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Major Erickson Funeral Home, (641) 423- 0924. FUNERALS TUESDAY ASCHE, Wilbur Keith, 66, of Lakota, 1:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Lakota.

BLAKESTAD, Vera 99, of Northwood, 1:30 p.m. at First Lutheran Church in Northwood. JACOBSON, Oreta 94, of Mason City, 11 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church in Mason City. MENKEN, Lela 83, of Greene, 10:30 a.m.

at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Greene. MORRIS, Betty, 70, of Belmond, 10:30 a.m. at Bethany Reformed Church in Belmond. STRAND, Vernon, 74, of Forest City, 10:30 a.m.

at Our Saviours Lutheran Church in Leland. Vernon E. Strand FOREST Strand, 74, Saturday Muse Norris Unit in Mason Strand E. Strand CITY Vernon E. of Forest City, died (Dec.

1, 2001) at the Hospice Inpatient City. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday at Our Saviours Lutheran Church in Leland with the Rev. Clarence Baalson officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m.

today at the Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark Forest City. Burial will be in the Forest Home Cemetery in Leland. Vernon E. Strand was born in Lake Mills on Feb.

5, 1927, the son of Ingolf and Selma (Johnson) Strand. He moved with his family to the farm northeast of Forest City when he was a young child and he received his education in a rural school near his home. He served in the U.S. Army as a military policeman during the occupation of Japan at the end of World War II. Following his discharge, he returned home and on Sept.

29, 1948, he married Shirley Wilson. The couple lived and farmed on the home place their entire married lives. Vernon enjoyed attending auctions. He was a very sociable man who loved his family and treasured time spent with friends over coffee and a meal. He was a member of the Leland VFW.

Shirley died on May 31, 1996. Vernon is survived by three children and their spouses, Danny and Carolyn Strand of Champaign, Louaine and Loren Jordahl of Forest City, and Steven and Wendy Strand of Forest City. Also, seven grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Shirley. The family requests memorials be directed to Hospice of North Iowa.

Peterson Lund Funeral Home, (641) 585-2685. FUNERALS TODAY GARNASS, Marcia 50, of Manly, 11 a.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Manly. JENSEN, Eva, 87, of Buffalo Center, 1:30 p.m. at United Methodist Church in Buffalo Center.

SLATTUM, Richard 73, of Joice, 10:30 a.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church in Joice. VASQUEZ, Theresa 78, of Mason City, 11 a.m. at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.

E. in Mason City. Hancock County Theft by check, fifth degree Caroline Carroll, Forest City, ordered to pay $177.76 restitution and $35 court costs. Possession of drug paraphernalia Justin Lee Bartling, 19, Klemme, fined $90. Possession of drug paraphernalia Harley Steven Olekers, 20, Garner, fined $90.

Possession of drug paraphernalia Curtis James Koebrick, 19, Klemme, fined $90. Urinating and defecating Elizabeth Joan Jensen, 23, Garner, fined $90. Theft by check, fifth degree Charles Winford Stout, 20, Forest City, fined $65, plus $150 court costs; ordered to pay $124.54 restitution. Animal neglect Andrew James Wilson, Mason City, fined $155, ordered to pay $90 for kennel and food expense as advanced by the Hancock County Conservation Board. Third-degree burglary Joel David Showalter, 19, Britt, Count placed on probation for two years, fined $975, ($750 suspended if complete probation), plus $60 court costs.

Count II: placed on probation for two years, ordered to pay his proportionate share of victim restitution. Ordered to pay $516 court appointed attorney fees. Third-degree burglary Darreld Floyd Peterson, 18, Kensett, placed on probation for twp years, ordered to pay victim restitution jointly and severally with co-defendants, to American Legion Post 409, Crystal Lake, $60 court costs and $100 court-appointed attorney fees. Driving while barred Dana Lee Eggers, 29, Garner, sentenced to 30 days in jail, fined $650, ordered to pay $90 court costs, and $50 appointed attorney fees. Operating while intoxicated, first offense Terry Lynn Buseman, 42, Belmond, two days in jail, fined $1,300, ordered to pay $50 court costs, and $350 court-appointed attorney fees, driver's license revoked.

Mason City Police Department Shoplifting an adult female was detained at 4:33 p.m., Wednesday, at Wal-Mart, 2550 Fourth St. S.W., and charged with fifth-degree theft; released to appear. Chevy Cavalier taken from the 00 block of East State Street; reported 8:29 p.m., Wednesday. Shoplifting a female juvenile was detained at 8:50 p.m., Wednesday, at ShopKo, 615 S. Monroe and charged with fifth-degree theft; released to a parent.

Purse and contents taken from a vehicle parked in the 1000 block of North Taylor Avenue; reported 11:13 p.m., Wednesday. Donation boxes taken from McDonald's South, 2010 S. Federal reported 5:03 a.m., Thursday. Tools and bicycle taken from a garage in the 200 block of 19th Street Southeast; reported 8:21 p.m., Thursday. Documents taken from a residence in the 300 block of Registry Park; reported 10:06 a.m., Thursday.

Checks taken from a residence 2200 block of North Carolina Avenue; reported 2:43 p.m., Thursday. Bicycle -taken from the 200 block of North Washington Avenue; reported 2:36 p.m., Thursday. Stereo equipment and videocassette recorder taken from a garage in the 900 block of Eighth Street Northeast; reported 4:25 p.m., Thursday. VANDALISM Mason City Police Department Paint scratched on a vehicle parked in the 1200 block of First Street Northwest; reported 3:52 p.m., Wednesday. Door dented and scratched on an auto parked in the lot at the YMCA, 1840 S.

Monroe reported 5:28 p.m., Wednesday. Chain link fence damaged in the 900 block of 10th Street Northeast; reported 5:03 p.m., Thursday. FIRE CALLS Mason City Fire Department At 7:43 p.m., Monday firefighters responded to a carbon monoxide report in the 1600 block of Hillcrest Drive; department investigation found no problem. At 2:13 a.m., Tuesday firefighters responded to sprinkler activation at Menards, 540 Village Green Drive; department investigation determined that waters pressure surge cause the activation. At 2:27 p.m., Tuesday firefighters were called on a public assist in the 200 block of North Pennsylvania Avenue; department washed down blood.

At 2:55 p.m., Tuesday -firefighters were called to a medical assist on 12th Street Northwest; department assisted Snell's Ambulance. At 3:46 a.m., Wednesday firefighters were called to a vehicle fire in the 2400 block of South Taft Avenue; department found a car fully engaged in flames and also found a van that was burning, both were extinguished. At 7:42 p.m., Wednesday firefighters were called to a gasoline spill at Casey's General Store, 813 North Federal Avenue; department cleaned up a quarter-gallon of gasoline. At 3:53 a.m., Thursday firefighters responded to an alarm at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, 1000 Fourth St. S.W.; department investigation showed that ballast on a pop machine was smoking.

At 3:16 p.m., Thursday firefighters checked a residence in the 100 block of 12th Street Southeast for carbon monoxide; department found no problem. At 6:50 p.m., Thursday firefighters received a report of an odor in the 800 block of Eighth Street Northeast; department found no problem. MARRIAGE LICENSES Mitchell County Daniel John Huber, 31, Stacyville, and Chasity Marie Johanns, 29, Stacyville. Jonas J. Beachy, 20, Stanberry, and Lydia D.

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