William Battice Sr. “Jack” passed away on December 23, 2019 in Elkhart, Indiana at the age of 76. William is survived by his three children: Carl Battice and Tiffany Brantley [by Faye Irene Higgins] and his first son, Everett Porter [by a previous relationship]; as well as Shelvia Jones who is his girlfriend and partner for the past 20 years; William also has 17 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. William was born in Liberty Mississippi in 1943 to Helen Bryant and Joseph Battice. William was an only child but did have two step-siblings: a sister, Melvina Battice and a brother Joseph Battice Jr., both preceded him in death. William moved to Indiana in search of a better opportunity in life to where he started his own construction company Battice Construction which contributed to the rise of several commercial and residential structures in Elkhart and St. Joe Counties. A trade that provided for his family. William had many accomplishments and memories that he will be remembered by, but most of all he will be remembered for the kindness he showed everyone even if it had been years since he saw you last. William was a lifelong resident of Baugo Township, and a diehard sports fan of his Jimtown Jimmies, Chicago Bears and Chicago Bulls. William was also the founder and former coach the of Battice Bobcats an AAU Track & Field Team for the youth. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. There is an internal server error on Cloudflare's network. 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Check the radarSend us your photosCalifornia man arrested for 31-year-old Montgomery County rape case possibly linked to more victimsby Khalida Volou (7News) — A 62-year-old man was arrested after police linked him to an unsolved rape case committed almost 31 years ago detectives are concerned there may be more victims out there Montgomery County Police Department said they believe on Sept of California allegedly raped a woman getting off a busnear the 5400 block of Wisconsin Avenue in Chevy Chase This case resurfaced after cold case detectives submitted evidence from the crime scene to the crime laboratory and a DNA profile was extracted from the evidence The DNA was submitted into the Combined DNA Index System and was linked to Battice California and detectives contacted the Morgan Hill Police Department (MHPD) and shared details of their investigation Detectives were able to attain an arrest warrant for Battice and he was then arrested by MHPD and transported to a detention center in California where he awaited extradition to Montgomery County.On Dec Battice was then taken by Montgomery County police officers to the Montgomery County Central Processing Battice was charged with two counts of second-degree rape and one count of second-degree sex assault Detectives believe Battice may be linked to more victims. The department is asking anyone with information regarding this crime or additional victims are asked to visit the Crime Solvers of Montgomery County, Md, website, hereor call 1-866-411-8477 Welcome Mickeymickey@disney.comManage MyDisney AccountLog OutIDOC: Inmate escapes minimum-security Vandalia Correctional CenterTuesday 2014Marcus BatticeCourtesy of the Illinois Department of Corrections-WLSCHICAGO (WLS) -- The Illinois Department of Corrections says Marcus Battice escaped from minimum-security Vandalia Correctional Center in Vandalia Battice had been incarcerated for possession of a stolen vehicle and had been classified as a very low escape risk the escape occurred when Battice was returning from commissary and the specifics of his escape are still under investigation He was last seen wearing a dark blue shirt all of which are of the prison-issue clothing type Department of Corrections officials say that Battice was eligible for parole in less than four months The search is being coordinated by the Illinois State Police and IDOC Officials warn that while this man was not incarcerated for a violent offense members of the public should exercise extreme caution with any escapee and contact law enforcement and do not attempt to make contact with Battice escapes from Vandalia prisonThe Associated PressAn inmate escaped Tuesday afternoon from a southern Illinois prison Marcus Battice, 21, got over the fence at Vandalia Correctional Center about 2 p.m. spokesman for the Illinois Department of Corrections Shaer said the way Battice got out from the rear of the facility remains under investigation Battice was serving a four-year sentence for unlawful possession of a stolen vehicle in Cook County Shaer said the Illinois State Police is assisting the Corrections Department Search dogs from the county sheriff's department have been deployed as well as staff from other state prisons Shaer said it is the first actual escape from a prison "in years." Jared Carter walked away from a prison work crew outside the walls of Robinson Correctional Center in August 2013 and was captured Sept 3 of that year in a town about 7 miles away He was sentenced to 11 more years in prison This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Partly cloudy skies early will give way to cloudy skies late Relatives and friends are advised of the passing of Shamal I 2023 at Schneider Regional Medical Center at the age of 37 K’Maiya Plummer and Le’Anna Plummer; brother-in-law Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Would you like to receive our daily news? Signup today! Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account. “Reflections on Identity” has opened at Jamestown Community College’s Weeks Gallery. The exhibition is on display until March 27. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. For more information, call 338-1301. The gallery is located in Sheldon Center, 161 James Ave., Jamestown. All Weeks Gallery programs are free and open to the public. Funding for the exhibition is provided through the JCC Foundation and JCC’s Faculty Student Association. The exhibition features work by Fareed-Cooke as well as Tau Battice, Antonio Pulgarin, and Nichole Washington, award-winning photographers of diverse backgrounds whose work in portraiture, documentary and collage techniques pose questions about identity. Battice, Pulgarin, and Washington are recipients of fellowship awards from En Foco, Inc., a non-profit arts organization that supports contemporary U.S.-based photographers of African, Asian, Latino, Native American, and Pacific Islander heritage. Washington draws and paints on photographs to create dynamic portraits of African-American women. She superimposes images of strong feminine characters from mythical, historical, or pop culture sources onto the faces of her subjects. Her goal is to honor her African American lineage and encourage strength and liberated attitudes in the women who pose for her and in her viewers. Colombian-American artist Pulgarin is represented by photo collages from the series “Fragments of the Masculine” based on family photographs of his uncle and his biological father that explore his Colombian heritage and the “Latino narrative in America.” Numerous portrait projects by Battice, who was born in Basseterre, St. Kitts-Nevis and lives in New York City, will be on view in “Reflections on Identity.” Battice’s “Daddying” is a series of tender portraits of black men with their sons. According to Battice, “Afro-Latina Intimacies and Identities” focus on the “deity and dignity” of “women of black African descent” who grow up in a world that surrounds them with “European-norming culture” beauty standards. Also included is a selection of portraits from “Harlem: I(nF)lux” that show “Harlem in the faces of Harlemites of every stripe,” exploring ideas about Harlem as an historically African-American neighborhood in the midst of demographic change. Battice will be an artist in residence at JCC Feb. 20-23. He will engage with students in anthropology, sociology and communications classes and present an informal artist’s talk for the public in the gallery from noon-1 p.m. on Feb. 20. Battice will also take portraits on campus and in the community for a Jamestown Portrait project. Fareed-Cooke is an award-winning teaching artist who received a CEPA Gallery Exhibition Award last year for her photography and an Ignite Buffalo People’s Choice Award for her company Get Fokus’d Productions. The company provides story-driven photography, film services, and digital media workshops “where the ‘fokus’ is on capturing stories, teaching the next generation, and giving back to the community.” Selections from Fareed-Cooke’s photography series “Warriors,” presenting documentary photographs of individuals who have fought battles to overcome adversity, are included in the exhibition at JCC. Fareed-Cooke was an artist in residence on campus Feb. 5-8. Support for her residency was provided by the Sarita Hopkins Weeks JCC Concert Fund, which is administered through the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation. Aside from her work as a teacher and photographer, she is also an award-winning musician known through recorded music and videos as “A.I.” Fareed-Cooke/A.I. performed a hip hop and spoken word piece entitle “Power of Words” in JCC’s Scharmann Theatre for students and community members Feb. 6. She also spoke with digital video production and photography classes and facilitated a workshop with high school art teachers. For more information, contact Briggs at patriciabriggs@mail.sunyjcc.edu or 338-1301 or visit weeksgallery.sunyjcc.edu or facebook.com/WeeksGallery/. Legislation that recently passed the state Senate would place a faculty member in a non-voting position on ... Copyright © 2025 Ogden Newspapers of New York, Inc. | https://www.post-journal.com | PO Box 3386, Jamestown, NY 14702 | 716-487-1111 Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS): Renowned Kittitian-born photographer and Professor at Guttman College of the City University of New York, Tau Battice, will deliver the featured address at the 2022 Prime Minister’s Independence Lecture Series slated for Wednesday, September 14 at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort Ballroom starting at 7:30 p.m. In a brief interview with St. Kitts and Nevis Information Service (SKNIS), Mr. Battice said that he is honoured to be selected to speak at such an event. “I am tremendously humbled that I have been chosen to share at such a powerful event. It is indeed a high honour to have this reasoning with my people, especially with the young minds that will be in the audience. I feel very inspired. The more I live, the more I realize that to serve as positive inspiration is one of the noblest contributions. When asked about what the audience can expect, he said “It all remains to be seen and heard, because I ‘literally’ use images and words. I hope, though, that by sharing bits of my own journey, I can spark some fresh thinking about who we are, individually and nationally, and who we can be.” He described the Prime Minister’s Independence Lecture Series as an opportunity to showcase successful personalities who positively engage with persons from all walks of life. “It is immeasurably useful because of the potential for the young minds gathered and the nation as a whole to be sparked by a returning, accomplished, well-meaningful national. Further, I commend the series for its potential not only to build bridges but also to plant positive seeds for the present and next generation of our thought leaders to nurture.” Mr. Battice is a life-long lover of photography and its power to preserve the moment, proclaim nuance, and propel humanity to positive action. Specializing in portraiture, with a primary interest in creating visual ethnographies of the underrepresented African diaspora, Tau engages in long-term personal projects from The Bronx to Brazil and is currently working on his first monograph “Harlem in the Time of Corona.” He has done photographic work in The Dominican Republic, Colombia, Chile, and Brazil. He exhibits widely with 20 solo and group exhibits to date and two more opening in October in the U.S. and in November in Brazil. His images have been published from the U.S. to Japan in publications such as “The Huffington Post,” “The Nation,” “The Village Voice,” “Kajima,” and “Nueva Luz.” His “Liamuiga Love, Oualie Ovation” series, which began in 2011, was ` featured in “Nueva Luz ” in 2020 and exhibited at five galleries and museums in New York state from 2020-2021. This critical reception has re-invigorated his energy to return home to continue collaborating on the dignified images he hopes will be a gift of visual representation and national consciousness to St. Kitts and Nevis. The Prime Minister’s annual Lecture Series is part of the Independence celebrations and features prominent nationals of St. Kitts and Nevis from various spheres of influence. The theme for this year’s Independence is “Refocus, Re-create, Redesign: Independence 39”. A reliable source of news, entertainment and public discourse from St Kitts and Nevis. OPEN IN NEW WINDOW Email: info@winnmediaskn.com or sales@winnmediaskn.com Local Call In Numbers: 466- 0989 l 662-0989 l 762-0989 UK Call In Number: 033-344-0065: U.S.A Call In Number: 718-285-6984 Canada Call In Number: 305-921-4619 Office Number: 869-466-9586: generosity and camaraderie brought the Cheboygan community together to recognize area businesses leaders and volunteers at the Cheboygan Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards dinner on Jan Graduates of the 2023 Leadership Cheboygan class were also celebrated at the event according to Chamber Ambassador Nicole Drake is designed to identify emerging leaders in Cheboygan who are likely to succeed in future civic leadership roles The 2023 graduates include Dwayne LaPointe Sarah Battice was named the Leadership Cheboygan Student of the Year students gain an understanding of the various sectors of the community available resources and potential future challenges the community may face The Class of 2023 coordinated a community service project to benefit the Cheboygan Children’s Trail with funds raised from the Duck Dash a rubber duck race held along the Cheboygan River in August The class raised $8,000 through the event and presented the proceeds to Children’s Trail advocates Connie and Dale Rieger during the awards ceremony Awards were distributed in nine categories that honored Cheboygan students Nominations are submitted by Cheboygan community members to recognize those who make the community better through their business Organization of the Year was awarded to the Cheboygan County Community Foundation The foundation has granted over $370,000 to community nonprofits who promote economic development Educator of the Year was awarded to East Elementary School teacher She has taught in Cheboygan for over 20 years and is respected for her willingness to volunteer her time to provide resources and aid to students and parents The Debbie Mesler Award honors an individual who has gone above and beyond in their volunteerism to the Cheboygan community and chamber of commerce events recognized for her efforts with the City of Cheboygan Planning Commission Cheboygan County Planning Commission and the Cheboygan and Emmet Counties Rosie the Riveter Association Subscribe: Check out our offers and read the local news that matters to you The Frances and Gordon Spies Community Image Award organization or individual that contributes to the growth of the community by demonstrating a passion for improving the community’s image The two have been instrumental in designing and providing programing for the Children’s Trail among other outdoor centered community improvements Main Street Automotive and the Alpena Alcona Area Credit Union were both awarded the Business of the Year recognition for their commitment to the Cheboygan community which highlights those who exemplify excellence in their field and leadership through their hard work was awarded to Roger Kopernik of Exit Realty nominated as a new entrepreneurial endeavor that identified and filled a need in the community was named Entrepreneurial Business of the Year Brody Cutter accepted the award on behalf of the business “We will continue to do our best to provide good service to you guys,” Cutter said “On behalf of the Cutter family and the Cheboygan Coffee Roasters staff The Trudy Lofgren Citizen of the Year Award was presented to Nicole Drake The award recognizes an individual who exemplifies excellence in community service and leadership through their hard work the Cheboygan Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Cheboygan High School CTE Advisory Committee and the Bishop Baraga Finance Council Following the YSL case in Atlanta authorities in New York have handed down a massive set of charges against several rappers in the Big Apple 23 people have been named in an indictment that alleges they are all apart of a gang that has be involved in a string of crimes From an attack at Rikers Island to a number of shootings in the Bronx the District Attorney's office has come down on the River Park Towers or RPT gang They have been hit with several infractions in the 65-count indictment including "conspiracy to commit murder, attempted murder, attempted assault criminal possession of a weapon and numerous other charges related to multiple shootings in and around the River Park Towers complex." a charge of animal cruelty was also added to the list of counts in connection to a live stream a pigeon reportedly flew in the frame and someone on camera said that if they reached a certain number of views the person reportedly beat the pigeon the death with a cane "Allegedly, around the time of the shootings, members would brag about their acts of violence and their easy access to firearms in their music videos while taunting rivals They also allegedly used social media platforms to recruit and gain a following and would not only taunt rival groups." “These defendants allegedly engaged in gun violence one which injured a rival gang member," Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark stated "They allegedly fired wildly on the streets without regard for the lives of anyone else They allegedly possessed a gun used in shootings that they posed with on social media and rapped about the violence.. We are doing all we can to battle the gun scourge but more must be done to deviate young people from a life of gangs and senseless violence." 18 AKA Reefy (incarcerated)Angel Rodriguez 17 AKA Baby Gz (incarcerated)Jaylen Johnson AKA JB (incarcerated)Jerome Hughes (incarcerated)Amnbo Darby (incarcerated)Sheriff Jarjou (incarcerated)Kevin AnthonyLashar Williams (incarcerated)Joseph AgyemangAngel Rodriguez (incarcerated)Joshua Adams (incarcerated)Lashar Williams (incarcerated)Ernest Tahuy (incarcerated)Jerome Hughes (incarcerated) Javascript Menu by Deluxe-Menu.com 2022 (SKNIS): Professor and world-renowned photographer and featured speaker for the Prime Minister’s Independence Lecture Series encouraged Kittitians and Nevisians to tap into their visual and creative faculties as they envision where they would like to see St “As you re-envision what you can be and what this country can be I ask you to tap into the art of visualizing and when I say visualizing I don’t just mean seeing with your two eyes but more importantly seeing with your mind’s eyes,” said Mr “You need to be creative with this visualization Creative visualization just like the laws of gravity and nature work for all but you must continually visualize and create and re-create what you see in your physical world through your thoughts.” who is also a Professor at Guttman College of the City University of New York appealed to the younger generation to pen and post their vision particularly young people or the younger amongst us I advise with a pen and paper but whether with pen and paper or electronically post it somewhere where it can beckon you constantly If you move to your car your vision will speak and it will not lie,” he said In questioning what they see for themselves Battice called on every citizen to be imaginative Imagining isn’t just stuff of babies or of carefree children it is in fact the hallmark of the creative mind – the mature mind The secret of visualization is in imagining the outcome Begin with the outcome and constantly refocus on that outcome,” he said “I say this to you as individuals but I also say this to our leaders I remind you to be imaginative in pursuing our common good I say to you whatever good and great you have envisioned for yourself get to focusing and refocusing on them.” The Prime Minister’s annual Lecture Series formed part of St Kitts and Nevis’ Independence celebrations and features prominent speakers from various spheres of influence from St The Lecture Series focused on the theme for this year's Independence which is “Refocus This article was posted in its entirety as received by SKNVibes.com This media house does not correct any spelling or grammatical error within press releases and commentaries The views expressed therein are not necessarily those of SKNVibes.com Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 15, 2022 (SKNIS): The Honourable Isalean Phillip, Junior Minister in the Federal Cabinet of St. Kitts and Nevis thanked the Featured Speaker for the Prime Minister’s Independence Lecture Series, Valdon Tau Battice, for delivering a very engaging and thought-provoking message on September 14. Minister Phillip said that in light of St. Kitts and Nevis’ 39 Years of Independence, Mr. Battice has asked some very pertinent questions. “These questions cause us to think about where we are now, who we are and what we want to become. I believe that for a developing nation like ours, this question about what we envision and how we want to re-create and redesign ourselves is timeless. We should always be thinking about who we are and who we want to become,” said Senator Phillip. Junior Minister Phillip in her response to the questions asked by Mr. Battice said that her vision and by extension that of the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis is simply greatness. This article was posted in its entirety as received by SKNVibes.com. This media house does not correct any spelling or grammatical error within press releases and commentaries. The views expressed therein are not necessarily those of SKNVibes.com, its sponsors or advertisers “We are more than that. As we turn 40 it is incumbent on us to push beyond this simple narrative and paint a portrait of a country whose strategic value was acknowledged by and fought over by empires. Ours is a story that traces conquest and colonization but was transformed through rebellion and resilience. Through effective storytelling – be it with words or photography – we can convert visitors to stakeholders and partners.” The event follows the Prime Minister’s visit to Toronto where he kicked off the Independence celebrations across Canada. The Federation’s missions in Canada are expected to host a series of events, including a Service of Thanksgiving and a flag-raising ceremony in Toronto. Kitts Nevis Anguilla Trading and Development Company (TDC) Limited’s Warren Tyson Memorial Scholarship Programme has offered equal opportunities to children from poor families who are now making significant strides in nation building That is the view of one of the scholarship programme beneficiaries fourth Prime Minister of the Federation of St He made the observation on Wednesday September 14 at the St Kitts Marriott Resort when he met a colleague beneficiary world acclaimed photographer Professor Valdon Tau Battice who is a Professor at Guttman College of the City University of New York was home as he was the featured speaker at the Prime Minister’s Independence Lecture Series which focused on this year’s Independence theme – ‘Refocus “Tau and I benefitted from that programme (the Warren Tyson Memorial Scholarship Programme) as young school boys,” said Prime Minister Drew According to the Honourable Prime Minister the Warren Tyson Memorial Scholarship Programme afforded them the opportunity to have school books which was difficult for poor families to buy and afforded them the opportunity to have school uniforms which were also difficult for poor families to buy “Tau had the opportunity to go to Convent School back then which was quite beyond the means of a poor family,” said Dr Drew who is the third medical practitioner to hold the position of Prime Minister “That scholarship has really benefitted a number of us here in St many of whom have become professionals and leaders in their own rights who are making significant impact not only locally but I know regionally and internationally.” While Professor Battice had joined the scholarship programme in 1985 which enabled him to go through the Convent School Dr Drew joined the scholarship programme in 1989 and it covered five years of his high school education at the Basseterre Junior High School and Basseterre High School and two years at the Sixth Form College who made history after the August 5 elections being the first time a new entrant into parliament has become a Prime Minister said that he will always be grateful as the scholarship gave support to young promising children who may not have all of the economic needs the scholarship benefitted them tremendously as it exposed them to soft skills training where they would be attached to the TDC offices and learnt how to answer telephones learnt how to deal with people professionally and being exposed to the language of business and communication among others “So many of those things that Tau and I learnt that we may not have been able to learn in our own homes we were able to learn in the TDC environment and those teachings have been with us and have carried us tremendously in our own personal lives,” said the Honourable Prime Minister He added: “So we want to thank the Warren Tyson Memorial Scholarship for the opportunity and TDC by extension I say that the world has a great deal of possibilities There is a wide and open field for the wide awakened man and woman Prof Valdon Tau Battice praised the Warren Tyson Memorial Scholarship Programme which allowed him a child from the ghetto as he referred to himself the opportunity to attend the Convent School in 1985 which was at the time the most expensive private school on the island “The Warren Tyson Memorial Scholarship saw something in us,” said Professor Battice but they put us in an environment that allowed us to make it It was an environment of validation because for me that scholarship meant that you were bright hence winning it over other people in the running That is where I am now – gratitude.” Present at the function was former CEO and Chairman of the St Kitts Nevis Anguilla Trading and Development Company (TDC) Limited still remains a non-executive Director of the company the scholarship programme which was named after the first Chairman started in 1981 and is designed to assist and support students entering secondary schools across St He had been with TDC since its inception in 1973 having worked for its processor J Thurston and Company Limited where he had joined in 1966 as a technician “I was an Executive Director when Dr Drew and Professor Battice were all students,” said Mr Morton “The scholarship programme was actually started by the Board of TDC that other institutions where I had the privilege to serve such as Social Security their programme mirrored the TDC Scholarship Programme and today they have a very active scholarship programme Many other companies followed the example set and so I would say we planted a seed and that seed germinated and tonight we are seeing some of the fruits from those seeds which were planted” © 2022 St Kitts Nevis Observer / Nevis Printing Ltd Newspaper Theme by tagDiv | All rights reserved .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Garret Ellison | gellison@mlive.comA Ludington Coast Guard rescue boat in Lake Michigan similar to the one snagged by an abandoned fishing net in 2013 MI — The mid-morning lake water off Ludington was choppy last October as Petty Officer Kegan Thompson and three others in his Coast Guard rescue boat sped toward a disabled vessel on Lake Michigan As the team passed the large hydroelectric plant and reservoir south of town something unexpected in the water yanked the boat to an abrupt halt After raising the boat’s twin outboard motors the Coast Guard team found the propellers entangled in a floating polypropylene fishing net used for catching Great Lakes whitefish “None of us saw it because there were 4-to 5-foot waves at the time,” recalled Thompson “We didn’t even notice until we were right on top of it.” Thompson’s crew was able to free their vessel after about 20 minutes and carry on with their mission the waters off Mason and Oceana counties experienced a rash of vessel entanglements after more than a dozen abandoned trap fishing nets began snagging boats in Lake Michigan between Ludington and Whitehall More than a half dozen boats were either temporarily or entirely disabled after getting snarled-up last year in the errant nets about nine of which were left behind when a Ludington fisherman licensed by the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians was sent to prison for criminal sexual conduct Authorities say some of the nets have since been retrieved, but those that remain lurking in the lake pose a serious hazard to boaters “You get caught in a net and you’re in deep trouble,” said Dave Even president of the Ludington Area Charter Fishing Association “It’ll sink your boat if you’re in rough seas.” which are massive underwater structures designed to funnel fish into a live trap when they are operating properly have not snagged any boats or otherwise caused problems The lack of incidents has authorities and anglers hopeful that the danger has passed although where the remaining nets are now and just exactly how many are still out there remains a mystery which pledged last summer to remove the nets hired a tug boat and barge in May that located and removed five nets from the waters off Ludington and one from the waters off Whitehall and Montague There are likely at least four more out there “They could be in Wisconsin or moving north or south through Lake Michigan,” said Cpl a commercial fisheries enforcement officer with the DNR Huff and others believe the significant ice build-up on Lake Michigan this past winter likely tore the remaining nets from their anchors and left them to the mercy of the lake currents The nets are sizable Fishermen typically anchor them at the bottom perpendicular to the shore The nets have large "wings" that run several hundred feet on an angle to either side at the back of what amounts to a large plastic maze Fishermen typically anchor them to the bottom perpendicular to the shore the nets are marked by flotation buoys — although the markers differ between net owners and are often hard to see depending on time of day In the waters off Ludington and Whitehall, trap nets are primarily used by fishermen licensed by the Little River Band under a 2000 agreement between five Michigan tribes and the state and federal governments. The Consent Decree regulates commercial fishing in the 1836 Treaty waters of the Great Lakes “There’s not really a problem to my knowledge when we have properly marked nets that are tended-to on a regular basis,” said Jim VanderMaas president of the Michigan Steelhead and Salmon Fishermen's Association The nets typically cost between $5,000 and $8,000 although some Michigan fishermen were given nets for free around adoption of the new Consent Decree as a way to convert fishers to trap nets from the more controversial gill nets Trap nets contain about 5,000 feet of buoyant polypropylene line that floats to the surface and can snag propellers if not anchored down but unmarked nets pose a danger to boats that troll for fish with lines Abandoned nets that remain anchored often draw algae Fishermen often scrape the bottom with gear in late summer and a cable that snags a net can seriously damage a boat Swimmers can drown if caught in a floating net boaters swam under a disabled vessel with a knife in order to cut the net away from the propellers It’s a dangerous way to remedy the problem as boats rise with waves and can land on a person “It’s not something I’d recommend doing at all.” Despite his criminal sexual conviction for touching an 11-year-old girl tribal fisher Thomas Alan Battice — now serving 5 to 15 years in state prison — “was a good fisherman,” VanderMaas said But Battice broke his ankle before sentencing and wasn’t able to pull his 10 nets before getting shipped off to the Muskegon Correctional Facility in August Circuit Court Judge Richard Cooper denied Battice’s request to delay the prison term in order to pull the nets from the lake Thomas Alan Battice was sentenced to 5 to 15 years in state prison in Aug 2013 after being convicted of second degree criminal sexual conduct A fisherman from the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians attempted to pulls Battice’s nets shortly afterward but was only able to bring in one before rough seas caused engine issues and cut the work short Huff said removing abandoned nets is a complicated process requiring special equipment for which the state must contract The state has authority to remove abandoned nets but Huff said there were differences in opinion between the state and tribal government as to who was responsible for the nets off Whitehall and Ludington Huff marked Battice's nets as untended shortly after he went to jail but the tribe did not get around to removing them until this year "When you're dealing with a sovereign nation things get a little convoluted," he said Huff said it's not clear whether the state can sue a tribal fishermen for cost incurred in removing nets but "who would be responsible for the bill that's the big question," he said "It's taxpayer money that would be spent to remove those nets and it's a very expensive operation." "You're dealing with some things that have never been tried," he said If you’re boating and find yourself caught in a trap net authorities say the best action is to mark your coordinates and depth with GPS technology immediately before contacting authorities anyone observing any length of yellow polypropylene line floating loose at or just below the surface of the lake is urged to promptly call the DNR RAP line (800) 292-7800 as soon as possible In the event of eminent danger of loss of life or vessel If a state-licensed commercial fishermen had abandoned those nets “we’d have them out in a week,” said Patrick Hanchin a DNR fisheries biologist that works with the tribal coordination unit in Charlevoix The problem amounts to “a couple bad apples,” Hanchin said But the Little River Band “let that issue persist for months and months.” Battice was not the only Little River Band-licensed fisher whose trap nets have been causing problems Ludington fisherman Levi Stone’s had as many as five nets offshore of Whitehall that have been abandoned for more than a year Multiple boats were snagged on nets off Whitehall last year The tribe issued several statements last year during the Battice case, including one that said the tribe "had prepared a plan to retrieve his nets if he was unable to fully do so prior to his incarceration." The tribe's Natural Resources Department deferred new comment to public relations officials who issued a statement saying net removal operations have been concluded and the team believes "that there are no more to be found." is the only DNR commercial fisheries enforcement officer assigned to Lake Michigan He manages an area that stretches from the Straits of Mackinac to the Illinois border He’s been dealing with trap net issues off Ludington and Whitehall for years During a time of already limited state resources he said other lake monitoring duties are neglected while he’s busy dealing with trap nets The Coast Guard has helped provide boats to investigate net complaints and has flown over the area with helicopters searching for errant nets Huff must dock a 36-foot boat in Ludington which he’d rather use elsewhere “I’ve probably spent more than half of my field hours in that area the Consent Decree that governs fishery regulations is up for re-negotiation Huff and others are hopeful some regulatory improvements can be worked into the document that clear up gray areas in responsibility for the remedy of trouble situations who was involved in the 2000 decree negotiations said he was “extremely disappointed” the Little River Band waited to remove the nets last year but is encouraged to see the tribe finally take steps this spring “It did create a tremendous public safety issue last year,” he said Garret Ellison covers business, government and breaking news for MLive/The Grand Rapids Press. 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They should then email Her Excellency Hadiya Claxton at hclaxton.skn@gmail.com and Ms. Andorosie Battice at andorosie.battice@moe.edu.kn These contacts will notify Southern University of the completed application and facilitating documentation for in-state tuition rates Those interested in pursuing master's or Ph.D. degrees should visit www.subr.edu navigate to "Students," and then "Graduate School" to access the provided application applicants should also email Her Excellency Hadiya Claxton and Ms who will notify Southern University of the completed application and assist with in-state tuition documentation Visit www.subr.edu to learn more about Southern University and explore available degree options Applications for Fall 2024 admission should be submitted by May 31 For inquiries about the application process, contact Her Excellency Hadiya Claxton via email at hclaxton.skn@gmail.com Apply today and embark on your academic journey with Southern University Murder Toll Climbs With Fatal Shooting In Cayon LK Hewlett Story Updated: June 16 th 2015 at 12:40 pm St Kitts-Nevis recorded its 16 th murder this year when a young Keys resident was shot in Cayon yesterday Everette Battice was gunned down in the streets in area of Cayon called Shanty Town Police PRO Inspector Lyndon David could not say if the 25-year-old known as “Roach” was struck multiple times or whether there had been more than one assailant The Violent Crime Unit (VCU) is the incident and police informed that “a young man from Cayon Village is in police custody assisting with the investigations” Battice was a former Defense Force soldier and one of the original members of Delta Squad This shooting death comes on the heel of weeks of non-fatal gunplay including a shooting in Cayon just over a week ago (June 5) Speculation is that yesterday’s shooting may have been connected to a recent incident where a car was allegedly stoned in Cayon REPORTER AT LARGE about troubles on the schooner "Kingsway" with a cargo of lumber bound for the Gold Coast and after that was put in chains; every man they took on as cook became ill Tells about the six-weeks troublesame voyage spent two hours a day over his donkey engine and the rest of the time lolling in places he had no business to be View Article The Criminal Investigation Department (C.I.D.) is fostering relationships with various schools and communities in the Basseterre area as part of the department’s mandate to increase its community engagement efforts members of the C.I.D said in a recent appearance on the “Policing With You” programme to inform the public about their efforts have been frequently visiting Greenlands to get to know the persons who live in the area and to introduce themselves The Officers also distribute crime tips and share information with residents on how to better secure their premises but we have also branched out to other areas where we might be seeing an increase of break-ins and burglaries and we go out and we speak to the residents and we find out what are the problems they might be having…and we try and work with them and we do a lot of patrols in the area…” explained Corporal Andrea Battice The“Policing With You” programme was hosted by the Head of the C.I.D. He was joined by team members Sergeant Elvin Browne As a result of the headway made in Greenlands the team has included the Taylor’s Village and Bird Rock areas in their outreach plans for the final quarter of the year Members of the department visited the Basseterre High School to speak with students about self-discipline earlier this month the Basseterre High School was the first school to participate in this initiative but the department has made arrangements with the Washington Archibald High School the Advanced Vocational and Educational Center (AVEC) and several other primary schools in Basseterre we have made the sacrifice to actually incorporate community policing in our extensive schedule… It is a lot of work but we incorporate it because we see the importance of incorporating that aspect of policing in the Federation because it really helps us to actually curb crime,” Sergeant Hodge stated “Gone are the days when the public would only see the police when something happens…we have decided that we should do away with that type of policing and engage the public and be a friend to the public.  I believe in that way we will be getting more cooperation and assistance from the public.” Corporal Battice explained that one of the main challenges was getting through to the some residents who were hesitant to speak with the Police “I could recall when I started in Greenlands persons weren’t willing to speak to the police but because we make it an every week thing…I think that they are coming around they see that we are serious,” said Corporal Battice is responsible for investigating all robberies It is just one of the departments in the Force that have been executing community policing activities as part of the 2019 Policing Plan Newspaper Theme by tagDiv | All rights reserved.