05.b GOOD NEIGHBOR Scott Jochim Proclamation
SCANDIA GOOD NEIGHBOR AWARD PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, respecting, caring for, and helping 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, Scott Jochim has acted as a Good Neighbor in Scandia by helping out a
neighbor in trouble; and
WHEREAS, Fred Heiononen after voting in the November 8th election at the Community
Center and then stopping for groceries on the way home, had the misfortune of having
his car quit on him outside the store; and
WHEREAS, Not knowing quite what to do - he couldn’t count on calling his wife as she
no longer answered the phone – he started to walk back down to the City office where
Brenda might help him; and
WHEREAS, Scott Jochim who was driving by in his plumber’s van, saw that Fred’s car
hood had been up and that he was now walking, flagged him down; and
WHEREAS, Scott then drove Fred 3 miles home, dropped him off and proceeded to go
back to get Fred’s groceries and bring them to him; and
WHEREAS, Scott helped out Fred again by going back to lock Fred’s car and let the store
know not to let his car be towed; and
WHEREAS Scott Jochim is a caring and valuable member of our community who went
out of his way to help a neighbor in need and thereby demonstrated the qualities of being
a Good Neighbor and has been nominated to receive this Award,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Scandia presents the Scandia Good
Neighbor Award to Scott Jochim in recognition and appreciation.
Presented this 20th day of December, 2022
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Christine Maefsky, Mayor City of Scandia