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Estate on the R al ise Re e! www.hope2own.com 508.943.4333 43 East Main Street Webster, MA 01570 See our ad in the Real Estate Section Mailed free to requesting homes in Webster, Dudley and the Oxfords 508-764-4325 Complimentary to homes by request ONLINE: WWW.WEBSTERTIMES.NET “For what I have received, may the Lord make me truly thankful. And more truly for what I have not received.” Friday, December 4, 2009 RMV hearing Reeling in a trophy upcoming OXFORD ANGLER SECURES SPOT IN NATIONAL COMPETITION BY JOY RICHARD AREA RESIDENTS HAVE TIMES STAFF WRITER OXFORD — Reeling it in for the win! CHANCE TO VENT Local angler and Oxford resident Randy Phillips celebrated his latest win on the FRUSTRATIONS bass fishing circuit Friday Oct. 30, when he received the title of Bass Federation BY RYAN GRANNAN-DOLL National Champion during the Bass STONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF WRITER Federation’s 2009 Championship. In an interview last week, Phillips said SOUTHBRIDGE — Residents angered with he was more than happy to place in the the Registry of Motor Vehicle’s decision to number one spot during the competition, move the Southbridge branch to Charlton will and hopes that the next step — participat- finally have the opportunity to vent their frus- ing in the Bassmaster Classic next year — tration in an official forum. will yield the same rewards. A hearing of the “I am happy for both myself and my Joint Committee on family,” said Phillips. “As a local weekend Transportation will be angler this is every person’s dream to held Monday, Dec. 7, at achieve.” 1:30 p.m., in the The Bass Federation Championship MacKinnon Council took place in Tavares, Fla., at the Harris Chamber in the Chain of Lakes over the three-day period Southbridge Town of Wednesday,Oct. 28 through Friday,Oct. Hall. The hearing will 30. There were 54 anglers in the running discuss two bills state for the grand prize of a Skeeter/Yamaha Rep. Geraldo Alicea, D- boat, valued at more than $60,000. Phillips Charlton, filed earlier said as someone who grew up always fish- this year about the Geraldo Alicea ing with family, his dream is finally RMV’s decision to close becoming a reality. the Southbridge branch and open a new loca- Courtesy photo “I stared out fishing when I was young tion off the Mass Turnpike in Charlton. Since with my grandfather,” said Phillips. Oxford resident and professional angler Randy Phillips stands with his wife Becky and their two sons, then, many residents have complained about Originally hailing from Auburn, Austin and Trevor, after winning the title of Bass Federation National Champion in November. The win the inconvenience and safety concerns about Phillips said he had played a few different secures him a spot in the 2010 Bassmaster Classic in Birmingham, Ala. the Charlton site. The RMV, however, has sports in high school and after graduation insisted the site is safe. decided to join the Worcester Bassmaster and from that point, he made the choice to still wanted something to keep himself in RMV Spokesman Ann Dufresne said she [Club],” said Phillips. branch out to compete on his own, making the sporting world. was “unaware” of any hearing date and when After originally joining the club, his first appearance in a state fishing tour- “When I got out [of high school] I still asked if any agency officials would be attend- Phillips said he went on to compete in wanted to do something competitive so I many regional bass fishing tournaments Turn To ANGLER page A16 Turn To RMV page A16 Southbridge wins double OT thriller INDIANS FACE PIONEERS AGAIN IN PLAYOFFS THANKSGIVING BY NICK ETHIER Both teams scored in the first SCORES: SPORTS STAFF WRITER overtime, but only Southbridge SOUTHBRIDGE — In a long- could find the end zone in the sec- • Southbridge def. Bartlett, 22-16 standing rivalry like Southbridge ond OT, giving the Pioneers the (2OT) vs. Bartlett on Thanksgiving ultimate victory, 22-16. • Shepherd Hill def. Tantasqua, 21-7 morning, you’re going to have a “I’m speechless, to be honest,” • Auburn def. Oxford, 34-0 lot of close games and a lot of Southbridge senior Hashian blowouts. But on this day, the 89th Rosario said after he scored the seen in some time. installment of the classic rivalry, game-winner. “We had to do what Southbridge coach Frank it was one of the greatest games we had to do.” Koumanelis agreed. of all time. Going into the contest most peo- “I’ve been here 25, 26 years, and The Pioneers scored early, the ple thought the game would be I’ve been involved in a lot of foot- Indians scored late and the game close, but no one could have fig- Shawn Kelley photo went into overtime, tied 8-8. ured it’d be one of the best games Turn To OT page A12 Bartlett and Southbridge went head to head for the annual Thanksgiving day game. Community rallies around WEF FOUNDATION NETS $2K IN DONATIONS FOR PROGRAMS BY JOY RICHARD TIMES STAFF WRITER WEBSTER — For the Webster Education Foundation (WEF), this truly is the season of giving. The Boaters of Webster, along with Hometown Bank, recently donated more than $2,000 to the Webster Education Foundation Tuesday, Nov. 24, during the school day at Webster Middle School, as well as during a School Committee meeting later in the evening. Superintendent Gregory Ciardi said he was pleased to receive the donations and has high hopes for what the foundation has in store for the money. TURKEY TIME In an interview last week, Ciardi Courtesy photos Joy Richard photo expressed his appreciation to both The Boaters of Webster, from left, Treasurer Joanne Saad, Chairman Pete Carbonneau, WEBSTER — St. Joseph School preschool student Wiktoria Ocker poses for organizations for their generosity to Cindy Healy and Webster Education Foundation President Robin Brodeur, presented a a photo during the school’s Thanksgiving dinner Tuesday, Nov. 24, which just the foundation and the students of check for $1,000 to the Webster Education Foundation Tuesday, Nov. 24, during so happened to be Wiktoria’s fifth birthday! For more photos from the event, the district. Webster’s School Committee meeting. The boaters also presented two scholarships turn to page A6! worth $500 to Bartlett High School during the evening. Turn To WEF page A16 Seniors ................. A5 Obituaries ............. B2 LOCAL SPORTS Learning .............A6-7 Events Calendar ...... B3 Students show T-DAY LOSS FOR Viewpoint ............. A10 Real Estate ........Sect.B Sports ..................A12 Legal Notices ..... Sect.B spirit of giving OXFORD PAGE A3 PAGE A14 INDEX 2 • THE WEBSTER TIMES • Friday, December 4, 2009 www.webstertimes.net Pot, ammo defendant released after 5 months ALMANAC QUOTE OF THE WEEK AWYER DECRIES DELAY IN EVIDENCE L “I’ve been here 25, 26 years, and BY GUS STEEVES backlogged, a state of affairs that’s unfair to Ralph wrote that McGowan said he had I’ve been involved in a lot of foot- STONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF WRITER defendants. His motion was not heard ammunition in the vehicle, and a records ball games … I think this one takes DUDLEY — After five months in jail on Monday, but was scheduled for Feb. 25. search found the restraining order — under the cake … That’s the rivalry right multiple weapons, drug and restraining “The judge listened to me; that’s what state and federal law, people subject to such there … great game by both teams. order violations, Jeffrey McGowan was counts,” Gargano said afterward. orders may not possess guns or ammunition. At the end they made one more play released on personal recognizance Monday, Judge Neil Snider ordered the state to pro- Under those circumstances, the officers than we did.” Nov. 23. vide “answers on or before Jan. 1” to searched the car, allegedly finding “numer- - Bartlett Coach Chris Nasis, commenting He was originally held on $100,000 cash bail Gargano’s concerns, having already noted ous miscellaneous boxes of ammunition,” after the Indians’ heartbreaking double over- or $1 million surety in the case, which this was the sixth pre-trial hearing in the three magazines (15, 16 and 19 round capaci- time loss to Southbridge on Thanksgiving. involved charges of four restraining order case without such evidence. He released ties), $728 in cash, rifle scopes and receipts violations, possession of three large-capacity McGowan “unless he’s held on other mat- for the recent purchase of $4,189 in guns in OPEN TO CLOSE gun magazines and at least 2,000 rounds of ters” after his father, John McGowan, agreed New Hampshire. The guns, however, were not various kinds of ammunition without a the young man could stay at his home. in his possession. DUDLEY firearms ID card, and marijuana possession The elder McGowan was allegedly the vic- The restraining order violations allegedly DUDLEY TOWN HALL (508) 949-8000 with intent to distribute. tim of the restraining order violations, but occurred later, when Jeff McGowan called Board of Selectmen (949-8001) His attorney, Anthony Gargano of told the court “it’s been vacated” and he’s no his father from the Webster lockup, reported- Monday-Thursday . .8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cambridge, filed a motion to suppress all the longer afraid of his son. ly seeking to talk about dropping the order. Fridays . .8 a.m. to 1 p.m. evidence as “fruit of the poisonous tree,” The younger McGowan, who claims 32 One such call happened, Ralph wrote, while Evening appointments if needed. Note: Office claiming Webster Police had no probable School St., Stratton, Maine, as his address, police were interviewing John McGowan.