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THE SAINTS
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other a hardy hello when we'd pass tence. At that time, I really didn't
even know what they did there. To my own surprise, the foundation was not just a place that centered on finding Jacob, but finding other missing children. It has a library of materials on missing children, a
one another in the halls. Vfe were Although that was over a decade both on the chess team (what a cou-
ago, I still remember the time we pie of geeks, huh?). But tuifortu-
spent together vividly. I remember nately, as the year grew to a dose,
our birthdays that year like It was we saw less and less of each other.
yesterday. You see, in our home Fifth grade also marked the last
room, when it was your birthday, year that I would attend North speakers bureau that goes out and
you got to be the Tine leader.1 TWs of Junior High. Once they heard of speaks the foundation's message on
course meant you could pick and "open enrollment'' my parents decld- child safety and advocacy. At the
ed I should go to a school that was center of all this was Patty Wetter-smaller and closer to home. So with ling.
that I bid adieu to ray grade school A few weeks Into my research, I friends and transferred schools to was able to sit down and interview
choose who would get to line up first At the risk of hurt feelings, we couldnt specify individual people. So naturally, Jacob and I would cleverly say things like, Tf you are a boy with brown hair." Or my personal favorite, "If your name rhymes with pot." ^^^^ Needless to say, the rest of the class was on to us, but we didnt care. We were always sure our fiiends got to share in our birthday glory. On another occa-
"K got to the point where I just didn't talk about I
ymore
Rocori Elementary. In less than two months time, Jacob would be gone, and my life would be * turned upside down.
The abduction happened a mere three miles from my home, and the whole ordeal was more than I could handle. Even as I sit here at my computer, trying to remember how I
skm, while Jacob and I COUJdn t Stomach first reacted to the news, I were sitting in art class, t() thillk what WHS drawablank. Can you
our art teacher was showing us how to paint a picture of a dozen roses so we could gtve them to our moms
The guy who can remember doing the "Burenuer Boogie" in the fourth grade cant remember his immediate reac-
Patty. I remember being so nervous. This was no longer the lady who came to pick up Jacob at birthday parties, nor was she the President of the PTA, she was Patty Wetterling, Jacob's mom.
To my relief, Patty was wonderful. She talked with me about the foundation and how it was started. We talked about the days when Jacob and I were In class together. By the time the Interview had ended, I knew I would be interning there. There was no doubt in my mind that it was something I needed to do.
Over the summer, I had the opportunity to engage in several programs including a children's presentation on safety for over ten KidStop groups. Also, with the help of my friend, Alison Fiegh, and the good people at RARE 11 News, I helped
for Mother's Day. I remember lean- tion to his friend's abduction I can
ing over and daring Jacob to ask our remember crying in rny room. lean
teacher if we could, "Just give our remember not being able to get my
moms money instead?" It escapes homework done. I remember my
me now why I would want someone teacher pulling me aside in class, put together a public service
to make such a rude little comment asking me if there was anything she 'announcement that is airing on tele-
Tm supposing I was bored. When could do. Of course the answer was vision stations all this month.
Jacob refused to ask my snide little no.
remark in front of the whole class, As time went on, things only got
the kid standing next to us stepped worse. People from school would
up to the challenge. So, in front of come up to me asking "Did you real-
Today marks the ten year anniversary of Jacob's abduction, and although summer Is over, I stay on at the foundation My thoughts
30 widened, paint covered fourth ly know Jacob Wetteriing? You know are always with Jacob's parents,
graders, he asks, tan we go? Wre he's dead, dont you?"
because our little friend got himself a big lecture on respect!
later that year, shortly after the Twins won the W)rid Series, we had sort of a "show and tefl" in our class. Jacob, who was amazing at any sport he played, brought in this tape
whatever you may be thank you
Thank you for touching our hearts
over the past ten
just going to give our moms money." It got to the point * And tO VOU Jacob It's pretty safe to say Jacob and I where I Just didnt talk were glad we kept our mouths shut, about Jacob anymore.
I couldn't stomach to
think what was happening to him. And as
the years continued to
pass by( all I could
think was, This year
has got to be the year
called the 'Berenguer Boogie." It they find out what hap-was some sort of dance, I guess. It pen to him." Ten years later, I'm still things may become, you cant just sit had something to do with Twins left with no answers. by and let It consume you. And
pitcher Juan Berenguer. I remember Then one day something hap- although we still dont know where thinking it was pretty lame al first pened to me that has changed my Jacob is, I firmly believe his family's but before I knew it, Jacob, myself, life forever. I challenged myself to do tireless efforts will someday pay off. and the rest of the class were danc-
Patty and Jerry, and his siblings, Amy, Carmen, and Trevor. I can't even imagine what this day means to them.
If there is one thing that IVe learned from Patty over the time weVe spent together is that no matter how tragic and terrible
ing around with their homer han-
something I never thought I would beabletodo. Fall term of my Junior kies, having the time of our lives, year at SL John's University I was Heck, even our teacher was gelling enrolled in Annette Atkin's Mlnneso-lnto it And I remember thinking ta History course. Our final assign-Jacob could do just about anything ment for the semester was to write and people would loveiL about a significant event In Minneso-
Whether it was playing dodge-ball ta history. For me, that significant on the playground or talking about our favorite Atari game at lunch, Jacob and I were as chummy as two nine year olds could be.
When fifth grade rolled around,
event was obvious, but did I really
So Patty, thank you. TTiank you from the bottom of my heart for teaching me what it means to be strong. For teaching me that hope is more powerful than doubt. For helping to make this world safer - for all of us.
And to you Jacob, wherever you
Jacob and I entered middle school at North Junior High in SL Cloud. And although we were now in different
may be, thank you. TTiank you for
want to write in detail about some- touching all our hearts over these
thing that had taken nine years for past ten years. Thank you for the
me to bury? No. But I did it any- memories youVe given me. I will
way. cherish them always. And although
My search took me to that small you are not here with us right now,
building known as the Jacob Wetter- just know that wherever you are,
ling Foundation. I had never been we're still here looking for you, hop-
classes, we continued to gtve each there In its almost nine years of eds- Ing for your safe return.
Luetmer Apartments to receive next makeover
By Katie Lang Staff WHter
will have two full bathrooms. Otheramen-tltles In the new apartments include a full kitchen, living room and ample storage space. Each bedroom will have built in desks and closets, much like those of Mar-gretta and Lottie. They will have a com-
CSB Residential Life officials are awaiting final approval of the East Apartment reconstruction plan. If approved, the first of three construction phases will begin this puter/phone jack in each room. Each fall and will be completed by the fall of Luetmer apartment will also include a pri-2000. Although final approval has not vate washer and dryer, come through, Director of Residental life, Terhaar noted that the tew Luetmer'
Jody Terhaar, said that she is 'cautiously hopeful'. There are people working hard to make a quality building and stay In budget" said Terhaar.
The proposed construction plans, which are In three phases, will be finished in approxi-
new Luetmer' uponcom-pletion, win
accommodate
will be a fully enclosed building protected by the same security measures as the residence halls and West Apartments. She explained the new building's opportunity to have
Includes a security system to
the larger num-
mately 15 to 18 months. Recon- WT Of CSB JUIHOr ensures the safety of all resi-struction is centered mainly on and SCmOTS that dents. An inside community the Luetmer building which cur- /»luw«$iirf fn room ^signed will accomo-rently houses 119 residents. uiuusmg tu ^e ^i\ the residents of the
The 'new Luetmer,' upon remain OH completion of the project, will accommodate the larger number of CSB juniors and seniors that are choosing to remain on campus. Ultimately, there win be room for an additional 33 residents In the new building.
During the five years that this plan has been on the drawing board, details of have been reassessed and modified continuously. The input of students has contributed significantly to both the features and floor plans of the apartments," Terhaar said. A main request from students was to have their own rooms. After more modiflca-Jions, floor plans for both four-person and two-person apartments were drawn with single bedrooms. The four-person units
residents of
East Apartments allowing access to study rooms, a computer lab, and a common area. If approved, this project will begin in the coming weeks. The construction will start in the parking lot at the south end of Luetmer beginning the spring. It is unknown to the Residential life Office exactly how many units will be available fall semester of 2000. Upon appoval of this plan, Information regarding construction and room selection for the new units will be kept up to date add students will remain informed as to the current situation
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