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.
July 29
Tylon Collette, 27, no certain address; violation of probation, operating under suspension.
July 30
Catherine Thompson , 42, Farrow Street, Putnam; assault on health care personnel.
July 31
Jeremy Citrino, 34, Cleveland Street, Putnam; failure to keep two hands on handle bars.
Aug. 3
Sharon Greene, 53, Main Street, Moosup; simple trespass.
Gary Klotzer, 35, Allan Hill Road, Brooklyn; possession of narcotics, possession of drug paraphernalia, interfering with police.
Aug. 4
Jennifer Duquette, 38, no certain address; breach of peace.
Aug. 5
Thomas Pipkin, 45, Park Street, Putnam; disorderly conduct, violation of protective order, two counts of second-degree failure to appear.
Margaret Giles, 43, Green Street, Putnam; disorderly conduct, violation of a protective order.
Aug. 6
Jose Serrano-Morente, 21, Pomfret Street, Putnam; possession of less than 1/2 ounce of marijuana.
DANIELSON — Quinebaug Valley Community College is one of 44 higher education institutions selected by the U.S. Department of Education to share $20 million in funding to support as many as 10,000 students taking college courses while still in high school.
For the first time, high school students will have access to Pell Grants, a form of federal financial aid that covers tuition, books, and fees for needy college students. Called the “Dual Enrollment Pell Experiment,” the grants will be available to current and future students.
Dual enrollment courses offer students a chance to save money, earn credits toward a degree, and get a taste of the college experience. Over 82 percent of public high schools partner with colleges to help more than 1.4 million students earn credits.
According to Alfred Williams, dean of academic affairs and student services, “There is no cap on the number of credits, so students have the potential to complete one year of college while still in high school.” In the spring of 2017 QVCC will offer Saturday classes aimed at high school students, giving them a head start on their college education. Classes may also be offered at the partner high schools.
QVCC President Carlee Drummer hopes parents of local high school students become aware of and take advantage of this unique funding. “The Dual Enrollment Experiment initiative provides the opportunity for Pell eligible high school students to jumpstart their college career and accelerate their degree attainment,” she said. “Quinebaug Valley Community College is proud to be among the 44 colleges and universities in the nation receiving this grant.”
For more information, students or their parents may call Kim Rich, director of financial aid, at 860-932-4141. For information about admissions, contact Sarah Hendrick, associate director of admissions, at 860-932-4096. Students can get the process started by completing the FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov
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PUTNAM — The spring honor rolls for Putnam Science Academy include:
Juniors: Honors: Eric Ayala and Darnell Brodie.
Seniors: Distinguished Scholar: Yunus Demirkol. High Honors:
Jaheam Cornwall, Hamidou Diallo, Brandon Hurst, Tyreek Perkins, Saul Phiri.
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The Senexet Grange #40, Woodstock awarded scholarships to, left to right: Julia Luppi, Lela Miller and Danielle Duquette, all attending UConn. Not pictured is Ling He who will be attending Georgia State. Courtesy photo.