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BTC graduates 18 new law enforcement recruits Blackhawk Technical College held a special ceremony Friday, May 16 to recognize the efforts of 18 students who completed training through its Law Enforcement Recruit Academy. This was the 94th class to graduate from the academy, which provides the basic law enforcement training required to become a law enforcement officer in Wisconsin. “It never gets old to see these men and women in uniform,” Troy Egger, Academy Director, said to the graduates. “This is the 11th graduation I’ve seen.” He added, “The skills these students learn will help them save lives.” Ryan Simonson, class speaker, thanked faculty, classmates, his personal support network, and everyone involved in helping him through the academy. “Everyone in this class showed strength and perseverance throughout the process,” said Simonson, who
works for the Rock County Sheriff’s Office. Lt. Richard LeFeber received the Instructor of Excellence Award from the graduates. “All the instructors at Blackhawk do an excellent job,” he advised the graduates. “When you make mistakes, learn and move on.” Chief Deputy Jude Maurer of the Rock County Sheriff’s Office was the keynote speaker. He encouraged the graduates to maintain their mental resilience – this means understanding which things can be controlled and which things can’t be controlled. “Law enforcement is an honorable and noble profession,” he said. Two students also were recognized for four different awards of excellence:
Ryan Copeland Marksmanship Award Recipient: Ryan Simonson This award is named after Officer Ryan Copeland, a Outstanding Physical 2013 academy graduate who Fitness Award: Riley was killed in an on-duty trafLong fic crash in 2015, and is given To graduate, each student to a student who is ranked top must pass a physical readiness in the class for marksmanship. test. This award is given to the student who demonstrated Terry Fell Leadership outstanding physical fitness Award: Ryan Simonson and showed the most effort This award is named after in the 32 hours of physical Terry Fell, who was the acadfitness throughout the past 18 emy director for 10 years and weeks. a former City of Beloit Police Chief, Rock County Sheriff’s achievement for each of the three end-of-phase tests. The class had a 90-percent average. Simonson had more than 96 percent.
Office Chief Deputy, and Rock Police Department County Board member. Fell’s • Eric Jones Jr., Town of Gelegacy is of leadership, honor neva Police Department • Riley Long, Rock County and sense of duty. The award is given to a student who em- Sheriff’s Office • Damien McCray, Beloit bodies those characteristics. Police Department • Nicolas Moore, Milton PoMembers of Class 25-94 • Ivan Belmontes, Beloit Po- lice Department • Matthew Mordhorst, lice Department • Natalie Bittner, Town of Green County Sheriff’s Office • Aydan Schwark, EvansBeloit Police Department • Norman Bogdan, Janes- ville Police Department • Ryan Simonson, Rock ville Police Department • Hannah Derrickson, Mt. County Sheriff’s Office • Isaiah Sobers, Beloit PoHoreb Police Department • Kolin Hamilton, Rock lice Department County Sheriff’s Office See BTC, Page 3 • Tyler Hanson, Evansville
Academic Achievement Award: Ryan Simonson This award is given to the student with the highest
Child assault investigation results in arrest of convicted sex offender On May 4, the As the investigation Green County Shercontinued, Green iff’s Office received County Law Enforceinformation regardment developed probing incidents of child able cause to support sexual assault reportthe arrest of Derrick ed to have taken place Prescott Nipple, 36, in the Village of Albaof rural Belleville, for ny and in rural Green the following child County in the Town Derrick Prescott sex crimes: Nipple of Exeter. • 1st Degree SexuDue to the nature of al Assault of a Child the alleged crimes, the Green (Victim under 13) – WI SS County Sheriff’s Office De- 948.02(1)(e) tective Division was assigned • Exposing Genitals (to a to conduct further investiga- child) – WI SS 948.10(1) tion. The Green County Sher• Exposing a Child to iff’s Office collaborated with Harmful Materials – WI SS the Village of Albany Police 948.11 Department and Rock County With the assistance of law Human Services to conduct enforcement in neighboring a joint investigation which Lafayette County – specifiincluded utilizing the Child cally by the City of DarlingAdvocacy Center in Rock ton Police Department and County to assist in forensic See ASSAULT, Page 3 interviews.
Photo Courtesy Amanda Urish of Blackhawk TEchnical COllege Rock Valley Publishing
Front row, from left: Natalie Bittner, Norman Bogdan, Nicolas Moore, Hannah Derrickson, Damien McCray. Second row: Aydan Schwark, Riley Long, Kolin Hamilton, Nathan Steffens, Tyler Hanson, Stuart Wollangk. Third row: Isaiah Sobers, John Zurick, Matthew Mordhorst, Nicholas Spang, Eric Jones Jr., Ryan Simonson, Ivan Belmontes.
Rep. Anderson, Sen. Spreitzer announce Medicaid town hall On May 22, Republicans in the House of Representatives passed their bill to cut $700 billion from Medicaid, which will lead to millions of people losing the Medicaid coverage that they rely on. In response, Representative Clinton Anderson (D-Beloit) and Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) are hosting a town hall on Medicaid to hear directly from constituents about this program. Rep. Clinton Anderson said: “The recent vote on the Republican budget bill makes one thing clear: Congressio-
nal Republicans and Donald Trump are putting the wealthy ahead of hardworking Wisconsinites. By pushing to impose burdensome Medicaid requirements, they are stripping away healthcare from people who need it. These cuts are not about stopping fraud or abuse, but about stripping healthcare from people who get caught up in paperwork and red tape – all to help pay for tax breaks that benefit the rich, not regular families. “I believe healthcare is a right, not a privilege for the
wealthy. As your Representative, I am committed to being accessible and responsive. That is why I am holding this town hall. To hear directly from you about the role Medicaid plays in your life and to stand together in defending it from these dangerous attacks.” Sen. Mark Spreitzer said: “Every Wisconsinite should be able to get the healthcare they need, when they need it, and at a price they can afford. Medicaid is a necessary and lifesaving program that covers 40% of births, 38% of children,
and 60% of people in nursing homes. These Republican budget cuts will devastate Wisconsin families, children, and seniors. I invite anyone impacted by these Medicaid cuts, whether because they are healthcare workers, Medicaid recipients, or caretakers, to join us on Monday, June 2, to share their stories of the benefits of Medicaid.” The Medicaid Town Hall will be held Monday, June 2, at 6 p.m. at the Beloit Public Library, 605 Eclipse Boulevard, in Beloit.
ROBERT AND JOYCE SCHUETZ ESTATE AUCTION REAL ESTATE, TRACTORS, FARM EQUIPMENT, LOTS OF LUMBER, COLLECTIBLES
N799 HADDINGER RD., MONROE, WI SATURDAY, JUNE 7 • 10 A.M., REAL ESTATE 11 A.M. REAL ESTATE: 92.15 total surveyed acres of vacant land located in Sec. 26 of Clarno Township, Green County, Wisconsin, to be offered individually or together as such: Lot #1 – 20.04 acres with $25,000 earnest money Lot #3 – 8.23 acres with $20,000 earnest money & Lot #4 – 63.88 acres with $50,000 earnest money; OR Lot 1, 3 & 4 all together including 92.15 acres with $50,000 earnest money. TERMS: 5% buyer’s premium to be paid at closing on or before July 31, 2025, at Green County Title & Abstract in Monroe. Buyers will be required to sign a WI Vacant Land Offer to purchase with no contingencies. Non-refundable earnest money as down payment as described above payable to Bidlingmaier Realty, LLC day of auction. New buyers will assume the existing land cash rental lease that expires on Dec. 31, 2027. Terms & condition of lease will be furnished day of auction. This is a great opportunity to buy a smaller piece of land that is nearly all tillable with easy access. No inside fences makes for very manageable crop farming. Comes with built-in tenant. This property has been in the Schuetz Family for many, many years. AUCTIONEERS: Tom Bidlingmaier, Browntown, WI 608-328-4878 and Cory Bidlingmaier, AuctionTime Rep., Monroe, WI 608-558-4924. WRAL #740 & 1283.
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