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No joy for Redcoats Platt hands fifth straight loss to Berlin football team By Sean Krofssik Record-Journal staff
MERIDEN — There was a fog over Falcon Field through the first half on Friday night, but Platt’s ground game was seeing perfectly. See Football, A11
Defeated challenger pledges help By Nadya Korytnikova The Citizen
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After losing the mayoral election, Sam Lomaglio thanked voters for their support and offered Mayor Mark Kaczynski his help in improving the town.
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Troop 44’s John Newman and several local officers are pictured at the Berlin Police Department’s new outdoor break area, which Newman created. Berlin PD, Facebook
Scout comes through for PD Project results in new outdoor break area For his Eagle Scout project, John Newman, a member of Troop 44, opted to do something special for the Berlin Police Department. After receiving approval from the Town Council, Newman got to work creating an outdoor break area for local officers.
A GoFundMe page set up to generate funds for the project laid out Newman's plan: "The renovation would include the installation of a new patio. The patio will be constructed in a currently unused plot of land in the rear of the building, adjacent to the back entryway. The project proposed also includes maple trees to be planted on site to provide shade. Depending on the amount raised, additional renovations may be added."
Newman finished his project recently, and got a shout-out on Facebook from the Berlin PD. "Earlier this year, John contacted us and wanted to have his project benefit the men and women (and canines!) of the Berlin Police Department," the Nov. 6 post states. "John took a previously unused area and transformed into a place See Scout, A2
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In Brief Municipal notice In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, all Town of Berlin departments will be closed Thursday, Nov. 25 and Friday, Nov. 26. Trash/recycling will be picked up one day later (Friday and Saturday).
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BERLINIrene (Krolikowski) Lewchik, 95, of Berlin, beloved wife of the late Fred Lewchik died Tuesday, November 9, 2021 surrounded by her family. Born in Simsbury, CT, on June 18, 1926, daughter of the late Joseph and Stephania (Tajmajer), Irene was raised in Simsbury and graduated from Simsbury High School in 1944. She was a communicant of St. Paul’s Church, Kensington, a member of St. Paul’s Ladies Guild and member of The Berlin Senior Center. Irene retired from Argo Industries in 1999 with over 25 years of service. Irene was an avid flower gardener and prize winner for her Dahlias and African Violets at the Berlin Fair, dog lover, seamstress, cook, baker, vegetable preserver and loved to play Scrabble with her children and grandchildren. She and Fred were members of the Rocky Hill Square Dance group for over 20 years and also loved Round Dancing. She and Fred also enjoyed Cruises and traveling as far as Sweden with friends. Irene is survived by her seven children; Fred (Mary) Lewchik of Newington, Karen Rose of Atlanta, GA, Gail (Wayne) Bernaiche of Vernon, Cynthia (Daniel) Wagner of Southington, Philip Lewchik of Berlin, Audrey (Robert) Bradley of N. Attleboro, MA, Michael Lewchik and Robert Worster of Berlin. 12 grandchildren, Heather (Karl) Strauss, Brent (Jami) Lewchik, Bryan (Megan) Lewchik, Kimberly (Sam) Patterson, Christopher & Whitney Rose, Nicholas and Austin Bernaiche, Michael, George, John and
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William Bradley, 7 greatgrandchildren, Brooke and Hailey Strauss, Jack and Dace Lewchik, Connor and Madelyn Patterson and Rowan Lewchik, her sister, Nellie Glemboski, and many nieces and nephews. Irene is also survived by her best friend of 62 years, Joanne Meisterling of Berlin. She was predeceased by her granddaughter, Allison Rose, brother Joseph M. Krolikowski, sisters, Mary Dubowski, Agnes Ksiazek, Jennie Rudzinski, Caroline Sikora and son-in-law, Stanley H. Rose III. The family would like to thank Irene’s caregivers, Debbie Polzun and Christiana Nettey for their extraordinary care and devotion. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Paul Church, 479 Alling Street, Kensington at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 16, 2021. Burial was in Maple Cemetery, Berlin. Calling hours were held at the Berlin Memorial Funeral Home, 96 Main Street, Kensington, on Monday, November 15th, 2021. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made Connecticut Humane Society, 701 Russell Road, Newington, CT 06111.
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The Panther linemen and backs had their way, building a big first-half lead riding a dominant ground attack in a 24-6 CCC victory over Berlin. The first half was almost pure perfection for the Panthers. They scored on their first three possessions, controlled the ground game and, most importantly, dominated the scoreboard. Platt ran 35 plays on the three drives. Two concluded with rushing touchdowns by Amari Robinson, who finished the game with three rushing TDs.
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ner Sparks running the show for much of the third and early fourth quarters. The Redcoats were starting to move the ball towards midfield until Robinson jumped on a fumble midway through the third quarter.
Robinson carried 14 times for 62 yards and the two TDs in the opening quarter and finished the game with 21 carries for 96 yards. Zyair Coleman toted the ball nine times for 78 yards in the first half and finished 1191 overall. Coleman carried the ball six times on the 11-play, 6:05 scoring drive that opened the game. The senior set the tone with a 25-yard carry on the first snap. That drive was stalled in the red zone thanks in large part to an unnecessary roughness penalty. Trent D’aniello finished the possession with a 31-yard field goal through the fog. The Platt defense forced the Redcoats 3-and-out on their opening drive and the Panther offense went right back to work with a 14-play drive. This one finished with a touchdown — a 2-yard run by Robinson on a fourthand-1 play with 9:13 to go in the second quarter — as Platt went up 10-0. The Platt defense forced Berlin to another 3-and-out and Platt’s ground game churned out a 10-play drive
that included six more carries by Robinson. The sophomore finished the drive with a slashing sevenyard run up the middle with a quick move to his right. Berlin had its best drives of the half in the closing minutes of the second quarter. The Redcoats got the ball down to the Platt 4 with under a minute to go, but were done in by a pair of penalties that kept them off the scoreboard as the Panthers led 17-0 at the half. Platt outgained Berlin 19171 in the first half.
Platt coach Jason Bruenn said. “We ran the ball a lot today and it was good to run it successfully.” The fog lifted in the second half, but Platt’s dominance did not. The Panthers forced a Berlin punt in the opening minutes and RayQuan Bradshaw blocked it.
Berlin went back into the double wing on its next drive and finally got on the board with a 2-yard TD run by Jamie Palmese with 7:25 to play. Berlin went for two, but the pass failed and the score
From that point on, Berlin went from its spread offense “That was a great win for us,” to its double wing, with Tan-
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The high construction price — roughly $24 million — and the impact of the 2008 Berlin-based Jacunski Humes recession ended that plan, worked with the police deand the building has deteripartment extensively in orated further, police offi2008 and 2009, when officials cials have said. were considering renovating Jacunski Humes also perand expanding the current police headquarters at 135 N. formed the site and building Main St. The firm conducted assessment of 100 Barnes Road for potential police dea space needs assessment partment use.
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Architect Kapushinski said yes, and that the principal at Jacunski “Based on their experiHumes, Brian Humes, would ences,” he said to Kapushins- be “heavily involved” with ki, “they should have less re- the project, while the princisearch work going into this, pal at Kaestle Boos would because they've already not have been involved in done it. But it doesn't reflect the day-to-day operations, that. What you're saying is, which also could explain the it's their experience and the price difference. other components that justify the difference in dollars.” “It's very hard to determine
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WANTED Individual firearms, collections & estates including military & related items.Federally licensed firearms dealer. Gunsmith, appraisals, Richard Pleines, (860) 663-2214.
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Thursday, November 18, 2021
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IF YOU Mention This Ad FALL Yard Clean-Ups Brush, branches, leaves, storm damage **JUNK REMOVAL** Appl’s, Furniture, Junk, Debris, etc WE CAN REMOVE ANYTHING Entire house to 1 item removed! FREE ESTIMATES Sr. Citizen Discount LIC & INS. DUMPSTER RENTALS 203-535-9817 JT’S LANDSCAPING LLC - Fall CleanUps & Gutters. We specialize in weeding & cleaning beds and mulching. Residential & commercial. Lic. #616311. Call today, 203 213-6528.
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Plumbing GEORGE J MACK & SONS - Servicing the Meriden area since 1922. Toilet, faucet, sink & drain repairs. Water heater replacements. 15% Sr citizen disc. 203-238-2820.
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Tree Services GARY WODATCH - Tree Removal. All calls returned. CT#620397 Quick courteous service. 860-558-5430.
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Thursday, November 18, 2021
In Brief Energy usage Eversource is making it possible for customers to monitor their energy use with the Kill A Watt electricity usage meter. The kits are available for borrowing from nearly 200 libraries around the state. A list of participating libraries can be found at eversource.com. Customers can also take advantage of the Green Button — an Eversource online tool that allows customers to download their energy usage data so they can easily share it with energy-efficiency experts to make home improvements.
Red Cross The American Red Cross urges individuals who have fully recovered and received
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a verified COVID-19 diagnosis to sign up to give convalescent plasma by completing the donor eligibility form at redcrossblood.org/plasma4covid. Blood donation appointments can be made by visiting redcrossblood.org, calling 1-800-7332767 or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.
Community Foundation of Greater New Britain Catalyst Fund members consider funding requests from charitable organizations. A brochure and application form are available at cfgnb.org/catalyst-fund. For more information, contact Joeline Wruck at jwruck@
cfgnb.org or 860-229-6018, ext. 307.
Eversource update Eversource service disconnections for non-payment were suspended in accordance with state regulations at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Eversource is reminding customers that the moratorium on non-hardship service disconnections ended Sept. 15. Customers in need of help with their bills are urged to contact Eversource to learn about payment assistance options and protections from service disconnection.
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