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A18 • Friday, January 16, 2015 Villager Newspapers Courtesy photo From left, Sen. Scott Frantz, Sen. Tony Guglielmo and Senate Minority Leader Len Fasano and Sen. Art Linares on Opening Day of the 2015 Legislative Session in Hartford. Guglielmo announces legislative priorities for 2015 HARTFORD — Sen. Tony Guglielmo (R-Stafford) Chief Deputy Minority Leader of the Senate Westview Health Care Center’s 2015 draft Picks: Health Care Professionals School Physicians and nurses School Athletic trainers And Athletic Directors You Are cordially Invited to Join our SPORTS MEDICINE Play book De briefing ON Republican Caucus, joined his colleagues in the General Assembly at the swearing in of the newly elected 2015 Legislative body. This is Senator Guglielmo’s 12th term as a state senator representing the 35th District towns of Ashford, Chaplin, Coventry, Eastford, Ellington, Hampton, Pomfret, Stafford, Tolland, Union, Vernon, Willington and Woodstock. Guglielmo will look to sponsor bills this legislative session that focus on Veterans, Public Safety and will continue the fight to keep state spending in check. “Our state is facing a nearly 3 billion dollar deficit in the coming years and we need to make sure the state is not spending foolishly,” said Guglielmo. “I look forward to this upcoming session just as much as the first session – when I was sworn in as a freshman legislator. This is important work and it is our responsibility to make sure the state has a future.” The new Senate includes 36 members: 15 Republicans and 21 Democrats. The House is comprised of 151 members: 87 Democrats and 64 Republicans. The 35th District is comprised of: Ashford, Chaplin, Coventry, Eastford, Ellington, Hampton, Pomfret, Stafford, Tolland, Union, Vernon, Willington and Woodstock. THOMPSON Monday, January 26, 2015 @ 5:30 p.m. Presentation to Include: Concussion Myths and Misconceptions Pathophysiology of Concussions Baseline and Post-Injury Evaluation Clinical Trajectories of Concussions Current Best Practices in Prevention, Treatment, Rehab and Recovery Modifying Factors, Return to Academics and Return to Sport Connecticut Concussion Legislation Tailgate munchies will be served at halftime! Play-by-Play Commentators and Announcers Include: Dr. Anthony Alessi, Neuro Diagnostics LLC of Norwich; Associate Clinical Professor of Neurology and Orthopedics at the University of Connecticut Dr. Jeffrey Manning, Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician at Affinity Sports Medicine in R.I.; Faculty at Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University; Dir. of Brown University Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship Janet Grace, PHD, Director of Rehabilitation Neuropsychology at Memorial Hospital of R.I.; Faculty at Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University Terry Harrison-Goldman, EDD, New England Pediatric Institute of Neurodevelopment at Memorial Hospital; Faculty at Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University Alex Williams, DPT, Doctorate of Physical Therapy Mike P. Taylor, MS, ATC, PES, CES Certified Athletic Trainer Mike J. Cerasoli, MS, ATC Certified Athletic Trainer SEATING IS LIMITED Please RSVP to deb sargent at 860-412-7660, option 2 by Monday, January 19, 2015 Westview Health Care Center 150 Ware Road, Dayville CT www.westviewhcc.com MARY R. FISHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Monday, Jan. 19: No School – Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday. Tuesday, Jan. 20: Early Release Day – Ham and cheese sandwich, mayonnaise, baby carrots with ranch dip, apple wedges, milk. Wednesday, Jan. 21: Fresh baked cheese-calzone with dipping sauce, garden spinach salad, Italian dressing, Carnival cookie, 100 percent orange juice, milk. Thursday, Jan. 22: Hamburger on a bun, ketchup, mashed potatoes, golden Niblet corn, mixed fruit, milk. Friday, Jan. 23: Chicken nuggets, ketchup, Mac N’ Cheese, steamed broccoli. applesauce, milk. THOMPSON MIDDLE SCHOOL/ TOURTELLOTTE MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL Monday, Jan. 19: No School – Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday. Tuesday, Jan. 20: Early Release Day – No HS Lunch – Asian stir-fry over brown rice, steamed broccoli, bread stick. Alt. Fresh baked pizza. Wednesday, Jan. 21: Enchilada stack, steamed green beans, roasted corn -salsa, bread stick, Alt. Fresh baked pizza, plain or meatball. Thursday, Jan. 22: “Chop-chop” Asian chicken sandwich (breaded or grilled) with spicy chili mayo - Asian slaw, steamed broccoli, Alt. Fresh baked pizza. Friday, Jan. 23: French toast sticks, baked sweet potato, turkey bacon, Alt. Fresh baked pizza plain or turkey pepperoni. www.Connecticuts QuietCorner.com
The Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, January 16, 2015 Putnam Villager • Thompson Villager • Woodstock Villager • Killingly Villager Villager sports BSection B1 “If it’s important to YOU, it’s important to US” www.VillagerNewspapers.com Dashnaw leads by example at Putnam High BY CHARLIE LENTZ VILLAGER SPORTS EDITOR PUTNAM — Lynsey Dashnaw plays every second as if it’s her last. The lone senior on Putnam High’s roster plays like a freshman desperate to make the cut — diving for loose balls, driving to the hoop with abandon. Dashnaw used to follow the leader but now she’s the one providing leadership. “It’s a major change. Before I didn’t know what being a leader was on a sports team,” Dashnaw said. “But I’ve been rushed right into it.” Along with Dashnaw in the starting lineup, the Clippers start sophomores Maria Fredette, Alyssa Espinosa, Alyssa Frederick and freshman Ashley Burke. Sophomore Olivia Brathwaite and freshman Kira Clinkscale also play significant minutes off the bench. Despite the inexperience the Clippers went 5-4 through their first nine games. Few of her teammates played many varsity minutes before this season and Dashnaw enjoys mentoring them. “I’m definitely a role model because of my varsity experience. We have freshmen stepping on the court who’ve never played varsity in the lives. So I definitely try to show them how things work and how everything’s going to go down,” said the senior forward. Putnam coach Mandi Hogan said the early results were good as the season hit its midpoint — Putnam played its 10th game at Parish Hill on Jan. 13. “At practice every day we’re pushing them as if they were junior and seniors,” Hogan said. “And we’re out here working hard every day. We told them it was going to take everybody working together. (A .500 record) was the goal from day one, we were trying to do that before the halfway point and that will be at Parish Hill. That was the goal, to stay .500 and just battle every game.” Dashnaw remembers how frenetic the game seemed at times when she was younger and now she tries to slow it down for the underclassmen. “I give them poise — they get wound up and stuff on the court sometimes — I like to just keep them calm,” Dashnaw said. Dashnaw plays an intensely physical game and when the Clippers fall behind she exhorts her teammates to keep battling. “I just to try tell them that watching the ball is not going to get us anywhere — watching bad passes and stupid mistakes,” Dashnaw said. “I just tell them if we just think about it, work efficiently, things will be better towards the end.” She’s embraced her role and has already seen improvement this season. “From the beginning to now I’ve enjoyed watching them grow as basketball players and helping them out through that process,” Dashnaw said. “I’m very impressed by the way they’ve been working things.” Dashnaw said the Clippers expect to earn a berth in the Class S State Tournament. A minimum of eight victories are required to get a slot in the tourney. “We’re trying to get eight and go to states,” Dashnaw said. Dashnaw wants the underclassmen to reach their potential this year — and beyond. “I’d love to come back my post-grad year and see how they do,” Dashnaw said. “I think after this year this team right here will be solid and they’ll be putting up a fight in our league.” Coach Hogan said she counts on Dashnaw to show them how to fight for every loose ball and every rebound. “Her style of play, she sees the floor well, she can jump a passing lane, she’s aggressive. She’s putting in her time. The kids see that. They see her energy. You thrive off somebody else when they do stuff like that,” Hogan said. “I’m blessed to have her as my senior.” The lone senior on Putnam’s roster relishes the opportunity to give 100 percent — playing every second like it’s her last — playing like a leader. “It’s awesome,” Dashnaw said. “One of the best experiences of my life.” Charlie Lentz may be reached at (860) 928-1818, ext. 110, or by e-mail at charlie@villagernewspapers.com. Email Us! Charlie Lentz photo Putnam High’s Lynsey Dashnaw is the lone senior on the roster. What’s On Your Mind We’d Like to Know. Email us your thoughts to: adam@ villager newspapers.com We’d Love To Hear From You! IT’S GOIN’ DOWN! CHECK OUT THE SPORTS ACTION! www.ConnecticutsQuietCorner.com
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