Text and photos by Steev Riccardo

FISKDALE – Junior right hander Evan Anderson pitched six solid innings of four-hit ballgame and the Bartlett Indians got some timely hitting from junior Anthony Higbie and sophomore James Patterson en route to an 8-2 win over the Tantasqua Warriors in their season opener on Friday afternoon.

Despite a shaky start with two first inning walks with the bases loaded, Anderson settled down and pitched an excellent game, striking out seven batters while scattering the four hits.

Text and photos by Steev Riccardo

FISKDALE – With only one day of practice outdoors because of the poor field conditions due to a long winter, the Bartlett girls played their first game of the season and despite losing 7-1 to Tantasqua were upbeat afterwards.

The new-look Indians led by first-year coach Ryan Renauld and assistant Jeff Flynn, who took over for Colleen Nasis, are in a rebuilding phase and have a very young squad, so the lack of practice was a definite factor and it didn’t help opening against a solid Tantasqua Warriors team, but the Indians did well despite the loss.

Headless animal found skinned in French River

Text and photos by Steev Riccardo

WEBSTER – Robbie Somers, of Dudley, an employee of Allied Roofing Systems on Mill Street was doing his normal outdoor morning routine when he discovered a garbage bag floating in the water.  Once he opened the bag, he was shocked to discover the headless body of an animal that looked like a dog and had been skinned.

He called the Webster Police Department, who it turn called Webster Animal Control officer Michelle LaFleche, who was also shocked by the discovery.

“We got a call from the police on Monday, March 25, at approximately 5:30 a.m. that there was a dead animal found at Applied Roofing.  We met with the officer and he showed us where the animal was,” said LaFleche.

Webster Police Report
From: Lieutenant Michael Shaw
Date: March 22, 2013

On 3/22/13 at approximately 1353 hours a Green Mazda Mini Van was reported stolen from Sunnyside Farms at 32 Lake Street. The owner had gone into the market and left the van running. That’s when Yakouba Sawadogo (10/23/90 49A Lake Street Webster) jumped into the driver’s seat and started to drive off. His friend, Mohamed Sandi (8/7/88 49A Lake Street Webster) tried to get in but the owner saw what was happening and gave chase on foot. The van drove off and Sandi fled on foot.

Text and photos by Steev Riccardo

WEBSTER – The Bartlett Indians and second year head coach Jonathan Way have only one way to go this season and that’s up.

Following a dismal 4-14 campaign, the Indians will be looking to turn things around this season and their quest for respectability starts in Fiskdale against Tantasqua Regional on Friday, March 29, at 3:30.

by David O'Connor

Ten years ago on March 3rd, 2003 The Golden Greek restaurant opened its doors to the public when they leased the old “Big Apple” Fruit Stand on 156 Lake Street. Owner Nick Thanas looking to expand his portfolio in Massachusetts asked long time employee Wayne Nadeau to take the lead as the General Manager. Shortly after opening shop, Nick passed away and after some negotiations, Wayne purchased the restaurant preserving the Golden Greek name.

Fast forward ten years and The Golden Greek restaurant is one of the top local eateries in Webster, offering an assortment of menu options with a commitment of providing with good food at fair prices.

On Sunday March 24th, from 3-6 pm the Webster Ca$h Mob will be joining The Golden Greek restaurant in celebration of ten great years of service. Mobsters are asked to come down with their families for a late lunch / early dinner. There are several menu items available for under $10, and they also have an assortment of beer and wine available as well.

After you’ve made your purchase, your receipt will have a question on it. Should you answer the question correctly (it’s a very easy question and Wayne advised that most if not all will get it right) you’ll be entered in their 2 grand prize drawings. Winners will enjoy a free pizza a week for a year and free “broasted” chicken for a year. In addition to these grand prize drawings, there will also be free raffle prizes for T-Shirts, hats, and other Greek-swag. All in all this will be an exciting event and an opportunity to celebrate a decade of quality, freshly prepared food right here in Webster.

So come down Sunday March 24th, from 3-6pm to say thank you to another great Webster business

All attendees please click ‘going’ so that The Golden Greek can staff accordingly for the day of the event.  Let’s fill this place!!  Loyal 2 Local!!

By Thomas D’Agostino
Patriot Correspondent

WEBSTER -  The Webster Board of Selectmen met once more with the Hazards in regard to a previous dangerous dog hearing. The Hazards failed to appear before the board during the scheduled March 5 hearing, and had not complied with the measures requested by the board.

Amy Hazard appeared before the board on Monday, March 18, stating that the dog was no longer in their possession but presently staying elsewhere. Selectman Mark Dowgiewicz asked Hazard if the dog was still in town and her reply was, “It doesn’t matter.”

to Support ED Fund-Raiser

WEBSTER, Mass. – Harrington HealthCare at Hubbard will host a Taste of Poland event on Saturday, April 20, 2013 at the 200 Sportsmen Club (184 Sutton Road) in Webster. The event takes place from 5:30 p.m. to midnight and features authentic Polish food, dancing and raffles.

The event is a fund-raiser to support the Strengthening our Future campaign to rebuild the Emergency Department in Webster. The $8.8 million campaign, which kicked off in March 2012, is led by a $4 million anonymous matching gift. To date, donations from individuals, businesses and the community have totaled more than $2.2 million.

March 13: Webster police arrest William Ferrante
for impersonating a police officer.

On March 11 Webster Police Officer Robert Ela developed information that a young woman had been followed to her boy friend’s house by someone who was utilizing a blue light similar to that which is commonly found in police cars. This occurred on March 5th and was reported to the Webster Police Department, however no vehicle was found at that time.

After a brief investigation by Officer Ela, it was determined that the driver in question was William Ferrante, 24, 21 Mill Street Webster. Allegedly Ferrante would use the light to “slow cars down” when they were speeding past him on the highway. He would also come across accidents and use the light to warn traffic until police arrived. In the above mentioned incident, the victim was driving on 395 Northbound when Ferrante was behind her utilizing the blue light. She pulled over and he passed her, only to slow down again and again pull behind her with the blue light flashing.

Fearing for her safety, the victim drove to her boyfriend’s house and Ferrante approached the victim and demanded her license. He then apparently identified himself as a military police officer.

Officer Ela applied for and was granted a warrant for the arrest of Ferrante for impersonating a police officer. He is being held at the Webster Police Department on $240.00 bail. He will be arraigned tomorrow at Dudley District Court.

Text and photos by Steev Riccardo

WEBSTER – Bartlett senior Lauren Hughes attributes a lot ofher great learning habits, which have resulted in high grades, to the fact that she attended St. Louis school in Webster from kindergarten until the eighth grade.

“I feel that going to St. Louis really helped me,” said Hughes. “It helped form good study habits, with the smaller classes we were able to get into. I wish they we could have read a little more in English classes and focused more on the literature, but other than that, it really prepared me for high school.”