Woodstock
Academy
lands Top
10 spot
WOODSTOCK — The Woodstock Academy has landed a spot in the Top 10 High Schools for total number of students enrolled in the UConn Early College Experience program for the 2016-2017 academic year.
The Academy ranked No. 9 in the program this year with 180 students enrolled in UConn ECE courses.
UConn ECE is a concurrent enrollment program that allows high school students to take UConn courses at their high schools for both high school and college credit.
Each course taken through the UConn ECE program is equivalent to the same course at the University of Connecticut.
“We are pleased to be one of the top high schools involved with the UConn ECE program this year,” said Christopher Sandford, WA headmaster.
“Having 180 of our students taking advantage of this innovative and worthwhile opportunity is quite an accomplishment," he said.
"We look forward to growing our participation even further in the coming years,” he added.
The Woodstock Academy is an independent, co-educational, college preparatory high school for grades 9–12, located in Woodstock.
The mission of The Woodstock Academy is to prepare all students for a lifetime of learning by providing academic rigor, a safe environment, and a diversity of educational experiences which will foster a sense of respect for self and others, and will encourage active investment in family, school, community, and the world.
Festive Downtown
Downtown Putnam is all decked out for the holidays. This is in front of Nikki's Dog House. More photos on page 6. Linda Lemmon photo.
Football Wrap-up
Killingly and
Lockwood
move into
CIAC
semifinals
By Ron P. Coderre
The Killingly Redmen opened the CIAC postseason playoffs in spectacular fashion beating visiting sixth-seed Bunnell High School 27-7 in front of a rain drenched but elated hometown crowd. The rain soaked field played into Killingly’s hand as the Redmen used their running game in subduing the Bulldogs and limiting the visitor’s passing game.
Spencer Lockwood, who came into the game with 1,927 yards from scrimmage and 23 touchdowns to his credit, continued his assault on the record book scoring three touchdowns and running wild for 302 yards on 35 carries. He was the entire show for Killingly, which had 45 offensive plays in the contest.
Killingly, using the clock to its advantage with its ground game, scored in every period, while Bunnell only managed to reach paydirt in the final stanza. Lockwood opened the scoring in the initial period with a 35-yard touchdown scamper, igniting the home fans. He followed that score with a 49-yard touchdown run in the second period, putting Killingly on top 14-0 at halftime.
The third-period scoring came through the air for the Redmen when quarterback Kyle Derosier hit big tight end Jake Gauthier on a 16-yard aerial strike. Derosier was very efficient on the night, throwing only twice and completing both passes.
Lockwood literally broke loose for his final score. After seemingly being stopped at the line of scrimmage Lockwood kept the legs churning and broke away for a 63-yard touchdown run for the icing on the cake. Lockwood’s performance put him over the 2,000-yard mark for the season. He currently has 2,229 yards and 26 touchdowns in 11 games.
The Redmen defense was up to the occasion turning in two interceptions and a pair of sacks. Bret Long and Lockwood had the interceptions and Jeff Ward and Kelsey Rhines recorded the sacks.
The win raises Killingly’s record to 10-1 on the season with the only blemish coming at the hands of New London. Last season the Redmen also advanced to the semifinals of the Class M postseason where they were defeated by eventual champion Bloomfield. On Monday, Dec. 12 Killingly, the #3 seed, traveled to New Haven for a contest against #2 seed Hillhouse in hopes of advancing to the championship game this season.
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The following charges were listed in the Putnam Police Department logs. The people charged are innocent until proven guilty in court. The Town Crier will publish dispositions of cases at the request of the accused. The dispositions must be accompanied by the proper documentation. The Putnam Police Department confidential Tip Line is 963-0000.
Nov. 16
Emily Champagne, 36, Perry Street, Putnam; breach of peace, disorderly conduct, criminal mischief, third-degree assault, violation of a protective order.
Shawn Houle, 20, West Thompson Road, Thompson; possession of less than ½ ounce of marijuana.
Nov. 17
Todd Chambers, 41, no certain address; fourth-degree larceny.
Nov. 19
Emily Champagne, 36, Perry Street, Putnam; violation of a protective order, disorderly conduct.
Jessica Nabozny, 33, Marshall Street, Putnam; disorderly conduct.
Walter Mercier, 40, Marshall Street, Putnam; disorderly conduct, criminal mischief.
Nov. 20
Bianca Mylek, 27, Westside Drive, N. Grosvenordale; operating under suspension, operating without tail lights.
Ryan Davignon, 25, Walnut Street, Putnam; disorderly conduct.
Nov. 21
Marc Camhi, 50, Providence Pike, Putnam; disorderly conduct, third-degree assault, third-degree criminal mischief.
Ezarick Key, 48, Church Street, Putnam; disorderly conduct.
Nov. 23
Doug Didonato, 23, Breault Street, Putnam; speeding.
Nov. 24
Justine Boska, 28, Five Mile River Road, Putnam; third-degree assault, breach of peace.
Nov. 25
Henry Benoit, 67, Bibeault Street, Putnam; disorderly conduct, third-degree assault.
Nov. 26
Andrew Richardson, 27, Walnut Street, Putnam; disorderly conduct.
Keith Law, 30, Walnut Street, Putnam; disorderly conduct, third-degree assault.