3 a Haveners GOOD NEIGHBOR Proclamation
SCANDIA GOOD NEIGHBOR AWARD PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, respecting and caring for others is a hallmark of the American character, and
central to how we as a community live; and
WHEREAS, respect and care for and from neighbors creates a more sustainable, resilient
community and makes Scandia a great place to live and be; and
WHEREAS, Scandia throughout its history has been the beneficiary of being a community of
Good Neighbors; and
WHEREAS, being a Good Neighbor demonstrates commitment, dedication, and caring for the
community; and
WHEREAS, in addition to being good neighbors to the Rinkenbergers since they moved to
Scandia in 1995, Bill and Debbie Havener further exemplified commitment and caring for their
neighbors when a fire broke out on the Rinkenberger farm on May 5, 2018 and Bill quickly
called in the fire, was instrumental in helping put out the fire, took extreme care to guide fellow
firefighters to ensure the fire was thoroughly extinguished and then returned with other
firefighters later in the day when secondary fires broke out; and
WHEREAS, Debbie stayed by Anne and Sophia’s side the entire time, providing much needed
and appreciated calmness and empathy; and
WHEREAS, Bill and Debbie’s support that day extended even to bringing boxes of food from
that night’s Lions’ Chicken Dinner, food that served to provide good meals for the
Rinkenberger family for that day and in the days that followed; and
WHEREAS, in these ways and more Bill and Debbie Havener have demonstrated the qualities
of being Good Neighbors and have been nominated to receive this Award;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Scandia presents the Scandia Good Neighbor
Award to Bill and Debbie Havener, in recognition and appreciation.
Presented this 19th day of June, 2018
Christine Maefsky, Mayor City of Scandia