The Davis Memorial Christian Church in Taylorville hosted the Christian County Treatment Court Commencement ceremony on Wednesday, June 24th, recognizing four individuals who completed the program.
Family members, friends, and fellow treatment court graduates gathered to celebrate Shad Richards, Aubrey Smith, Joseph Auman, and Dylan Weber as they marked the completion of their treatment court journey. During opening remarks, Judge Brad Paisley praised the graduates, highlighting their accomplishments throughout the program.
Christian County Sheriff Bruce Kettlekamp shared his own story of sobriety, telling the graduates this would likely be his final commencement ceremony as sheriff before his retirement in December, but said he would continue attending in the future on his own time.
The graduates showed appreciation for the help the community has provided along there route to sobriety.
A video presentation followed, showing the graduates’ journey from their arrests to where they are today, including photos with family, friends, and moments throughout their treatment court experience.
Each graduate then received a commencement certificate. Joseph Auman received his certificate from Taylorville Police Chief Dwayne Wheeler, Shad Richards received his certificate from Christian County Sheriff Sergeant Robert Goebel, Aubrey Smith received hers from Taylorville Police Officer Rachel Priddy, and Dylan Weber received his certificate from Sheriff Kettlekamp on behalf of Pana Police Officer Adam Ladage, who was unable to attend.
Pictured below are the graduating members of treatment court and some of the treatment court team.
Joseph Auman receiving his Commencement Certificate from arresting officer Taylorville Police Chief Dwayne Wheeler.
Shad Richards receiving his Commencement Certificate from arresting officer Christian County Sheriff Sergeant Robert Goebel.
Aubrey Smith receiving his Commencement Certificate from arresting officer Taylorville Police Department Officer Rachel Priddy.
Dylan Weber receiving his Commencement Certificate from Christian County Sheriff Bruce Kettlekamp in place of arresting Pana Police Officer Adam Ladage.
Treatment Court Graduates Shad Richards, Aubrey Smith, Joseph Auman, and Dylan Weber stand with the treatment court team members who made their recovery possible.
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