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Quilters create comforting items for ailing kids By Devin Leith-Yessian The Citizen
Children being treated for long-term illnesses can find some comfort in special Christmas presents from local residents, who spent months sewing quilts and pillowcases for them.
Brightly colored and designed with their own unique pattern, the quilts and pillowcases were created by a sewing club at Sage Pond Place led by Sue Vogt, who started the club at the senior living complex in Berlin.
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Prizes will be awarded to the top five businesses.
Voting is underway to select the best decorated business in Berlin this holiday season.
The grand prize winner will be selected by a panel composed of Mayor Mark Kaczynski, Planning & Zoning Commission Chairperson Joan Veley and Economic Development Commission Chairperson Dave Cyr.
“It is something were definitely excited about and hoping we get a lot of folks involved,” Economic Development Director Chris Edge said. Residents can vote in the Light Up Berlin contest, launched by the Economic Development Commission, via an online survey through Wednesday, Dec. 25.
“We are excited to have a competition that will allow our businesses to show both their Berlin and holiday spirit this year,” Kaczynski said in a press release from the town. See Contest, A12
Club members plan to bring the approximately 25 quilts and accompanying pillowcases to the Hospital for Special Care in New Britain on Friday. The group has become a passion for its six members, who meet twice a week to work on their projects, each of which is a collaborative process of sharing ideas and recommending color schemes. "At the beginning I thought we'd do it two hours a week, and it's turned into about 10 hours a week," said Vogt, who felt compelled to create something for the children being treated at the Hospital for Special Care. She was concerned that people looking to spread holiday cheer in various ways may not think of the youngsters there.
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“It is a remarkably generous and loving gift of care for children who don't get to spend the holidays at home with their families. Their gifts really brighten Also, donating items to the hospital can be a complicat- our pediatric unit,” DeAngeed process. Wendy DeAnge- lo said. “ … It just brings the lo, vice president of develop- community into the program in a really special way.” ment and communications for the hospital, said staff Sewing club member Barwork with donors to ensure bara Hanks said the effort is that gifts won’t be a health great for her group and the hazard for any of their paSage Pond Place community tients. as a whole. Blankets and pillowcases fit the bill. DeAngelo said such See Quilters, A6 items help create a warm
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Arby’s returns to Farmington Avenue By Devin Leith-Yessian The Citizen
After being closed for some six years, the former Berlin location of Arby's at 1241 Farmington Ave. is set to reopen.
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In Brief Holiday services Churches interested in having their Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services listed in the paper are asked to submit the information as soon as possible to news@ theberlincitizen.com, or by fax to 203-639-0210.
Open house Klingberg and True Colors are hosting an open house for potential foster and adoptive parents inclusive of the LGBTQ + youth in care, Thursday, Dec. 12, 6 to 7:30 p.m., at 30 Arbor St., Suite 201A Hartford. For more information, call 860-832-5536 or 860-232-0050.
Donate coats Big Z Dry Cleaners, 120 Mill St., Berlin, is accepting men's, women's and children's gently used coats. The coats will be cleaned and donated to the Friendship Service Center, which provides support and services to the homeless.
Preschool screening The Berlin Public School System has announced a town-wide screening. Local youngsters between the ages of 2 years, 6 months and 4 years, 8 months by Feb. 7, 2020 are eligible to participate. Children will be screened in the areas of language, motor and social skills. The screening will assist the school district to identify children, who may be in need of additional evaluation. Screenings, by appointment only, will take place at the Community Center on Kensington Road on Friday, Feb. 7, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., and Saturday, Feb. 8, 8:30 a.m. to noon. To schedule an appointment, call 860-829-6795 or 860-829-6792 between 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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The exhibit “Art in the Family – A Retrospective and Current Work” is on display at the Art League of New Britain, 30 Cedar St., New Britain through Sunday, Dec. 22. Gallery hours: Saturdays and Sundays, 1 to 4 p.m. The exhibition includes artworks by Kenneth Larson in private collections, including works in oils, and pastels, as well as current artwork by Liz WinchesterLarson, and their daughter Sarah Larson.
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Hanks said the sewing club helps keep residents active and has breathed life into the common area, where the group meets. "We're doing something constructive and that's what I like,” she said. Most group members had little experience in quilting
at the outset of this project. While Vogt supplied the fabrics at first, the group recently held a craft fair and bake sale to raise money to purchase supplies to ensure they had enough for each child at the hospital. This includes an influx of infants, who they created special fleece blankets for. With the gifts completed, the sewing club has started
working on larger blankets and seat belt pads for their neighbors at Sage Pond Place and others. Since seniors may bring their quilts to appointments or clinic stays, Vogt decided to sew on pockets so the quilts can fold into themselves. Plus, the pockets double as foot warmers. “We figured the adults are taking them to clinics and appointments and carrying them a lot of places,” Vogt said. “So that's why we thought the idea of having it fold into the pocket would make sense.” dleithyessian@ record-journal.com
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The administration and staff elected 10 students to receive the Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents Superintendent/Student Award Recognition Program, “Certificate of Excellence” award. Students are selected for this prestigious annual award based upon criteria such as demonstrated leadership to the school community, community service and service to others, and academic prowess relative to ability.
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Adam is a passionate, reflective educator. In the science department, he has been a leader in the transition to Next Generation Science Standards, participating in NGSX Level I and Level II training with the CT Science Center. He has designed The board began the The board also recognized multiple new courses at evening by thanking outgothe Building Teachers of the Berlin High School to ensure ing board member Jake Fish- Year and the District Teacher a breadth of offerings to er for his three years of serof the Year. The Building meet core science requirevice. Teachers of the Year are: Eri- ments and to capture stuca Tardiff, fourth grade dent interest. Later in the meeting, Tencza teacher at Griswold School; and Jaymee Miller were con- Shelby Ryan, music educator Busting Myths in Science gratulated on being re-elect- at Hubbard School; Barbara and Catastrophic Events in ed for another three-year Science are examples of Theriault, fourth grade term. courses he conceptualized. teacher at Willard School; Abby Rogers, Spanish teach- The courses that Adam has Also, Tenza and Kari Sassu er at McGee Middle School; designed are indicative of were thanked for serving and Adam Leonard, science his values as an educator. three years as the Board of Adam wants students to teacher at Berlin High Education president and work collaboratively, to ask School. secretary. Both Matt and their own questions, and to Kari decided not to seek Leonard went on to become experience the wonder and nomination for president or the Berlin School District’s excitement of science learnsecretary based on a strong Teacher of the Year. ing. belief in term limits. At the Nov. 25 Board of Education meeting, the BOE was pleased to have the opportunity to recognize a number of members of the school community for their leadership and service to the school district.
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Letters to the Editor Drink Wiser Editor : As we gather over holiday feasts this time of year, many of us choose to enjoy some holiday spirits. Before you ring in the New Year with friends and family, we ask that you resolve to enjoy responsibly and “Drink Wiser” this holiday season.
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The Stuff-A-Cart effort pulled in $1,075, $120 in Stop & Shop gift cards, and a bin full of non-perishable food items.
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Maloney bests Berlin 35-7 in Class L quarterfinals By Sean Krofssik Record-Journal staff
MERIDEN — The Angel Arce/Kam Moreno duo was unstoppable as Maloney opened its postseason with a 35-7 CIAC Class L quarterfinal win over No. 6 Berlin on Wednesday night, Dec. 4 at Falcon Field.
mance in the Stoddard Bowl. He entered the game with 1,785 yards on the season, only 84 shy of Edwin Roman’s single-season Maloney record of 1,869.
with eight grabs for 126 yards to go along with the four scores, which tied a career high. Arce was 14-for-24 for 168 yards, four TDs and one interception.
“This was a great win for our football program and we are happy to be back in the Class L semifinals,” Maloney The QB/WR tandem comcoach Kevin Frederick said. bined for four touchdown connections as the Spartans “We were happy to win this (10-1) advance to the Class L game. We just want to keep playing better every day.” semifinals to face No. 2 Daniel Hand in Madison. The bad news for Maloney Moreno caught TD passes of was a right leg injury to ju14, 8 and 46 yards in the first nior running back James half. He added a 11-yard TD Tarver after a 7-yard carry with 2:43 left in the third grab in the second half as the Spartans extended a 21-7 quarter. He was carried off by two teammates and halftime lead. didn’t return. Moreno finished the game
He eclisped that record with a 15 carry, 170-yard effort before leaving with the injury. He also scored on a 34yard run.
Maloney’s Elijah Stevenso gets ahold of Berlin quarterback Justin Skates during the Class L quarterfinals at Falcon Field in Meriden. Photos by Aaron Flaum, Record-Journal
“James is a dynamic player and any time he goes down you hold your breath, but he should be OK and nothing
too serious,” Frederick said. Tarver was coming off a fivetouchdown MVP perfor-
Maloney took it to Berlin from the opening kickoff, literally. Jaden Myles booted an onside kick off Berlin upman Jake Holmes and the ball caromed back to the Maloney 48. Myles leapt on it as the Spartans started the game with a big play. Seven plays later, the Spartans were in the end zone. See Football, A10
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Moreno began the drive with a 26-yard run. Then Tarver carried the ball three straight times. Later, on a third-and-10 from the 14, Arce tossed a fade to Moreno in the right corner of the end zone as the Spartans went up 7-0 with 9:25 left in the first quarter. Berlin responded with a 10play touchdown drive to tie the game, 7-7 with 5:14 left in the first quarter. Maloney lineman Trevor Santiago had a sack on the drive to put Berlin in a fourth-and-16 situation from the Maloney 20. The Redcoats came through with a big play as Justin Skates found Joseph Caracoglia in the back of the end zone for the equalizer. Caracoglia used good footwork to stay inbounds for the score. After the team exchanged punts, Tarver ripped off an 83-yard run. On third-andgoal from the 8, Arce fired a quick pass on the right sideline to Moreno. The receiver made a man miss with a spin and ran in for a 14-7 Maloney lead.
Maloney’s Kamron Moreno catches a pass as Berlin’s Nathan Orde, left, and Johnny McGeever defend.
Both teams exchanged big sacks early in the second quarter — Travis Wright with a sack for Maloney on fourth down and Nicholas Jutras for Berlin to force a Maloney punt. Kody Talento came up with the defensive play of the first half with a fumble recovery at the Maloney 2 with 1:25 remaining in the second quarter. The play stalled a 12-play drive that had Berlin
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Obituaries Anna M. Gacki MERIDENAnna (Mordarski) Gacki, 97, beloved wife of the late Charles Gacki, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 2, 2019 at the CT Baptist Home. Born on April 23, 1922, Anna was the daughter of the late Joseph and Nellie (Kowalczyk) Mordarski. She was a lifelong resident of Meriden, attended local schools, and was a parishioner and Eucharistic minister of St. Stanislaus Church. Anna was employed as an inspector for Sikorsky Aircraft, and retired after 20 years of service. She was a member of the Greater Middletown Stroke Club, the Middletown Catholic Golden Agers, Meriden and national AARP, the Meriden Council of Catholic Women, and the St. Stanislaus Sunshine Club. For decades, she spent the first Saturday of every month ministering to the residents of the Miller Memorial Community, saying the rosary together, bringing communion, and sharing a smile. Anna was also a lifelong member of the PLAV Ladies Auxiliary, where she served as local president, state president, and national recording secretary. With the PLAV, she regularly led bingo for blind patients at the Veterans Hospital in West
Haven, spicing up the number-calling with her own stand-up comedy routine. An avid thrill-seeker, Anna rode roller coasters well into her 90s and was always up for a new adventure. As a Tours of Distinction guide, she led senior trips to view fall foliage and religious sites across the northeast, always ensuring that everyone had a wonderful time. She loved to crochet, and gifted family, friends, and countless strangers with her beautiful handmade blankets. She was also renowned for her signature sock monkeys. Anna was at her happiest when getting into various shenanigans with her great-nephew and -niece, Joey and Emily Kulinski. A loving daughter, wife, sister, aunt and friend, she will be greatly missed. Anna is survived by her sister-in-law Rosemarie
Mordarski of Middletown; niece Gail Kulinski, her husband Stephen, and their children Joseph and Emily, all of Berlin; nephew John Mordarski of Plymouth; nephew Daniel Mordarski and his wife Gail of Meriden; niece Maryellen Mordarski of Meriden; as well as greatnieces and -nephews and great-great-nieces and -nephews. She was predeceased by her three brothers, Adolph, Edward, and John Mordarski. The family wishes to thank the staff of the CT Baptist Home for their loving care and support. Anna’s funeral will take place on Saturday, December 14 at 10:00 a.m. from the Stempien Funeral Home, 450 Broad St., Meriden; the funeral cortege will proceed to St. Stanislaus Church for a mass of Christian burial at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects on Friday, December 13 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Stempien Funeral Home. To send an online expression of sympathy, please visit www. stempienfuneralhome. com. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Anna Gacki may be made to St. Faustina Parish, 82 Akron St., Meriden, CT 06450.
Michael James Hines ANDOVERMichael James Hines, 49, of Andover, husband of Heidi (Carter) Hines for 18 years died suddenly of natural causes on Saturday, November 30th while hiking at one of his favorite spots. The son of Annette (Veronesi) Hines and the late Michael John Hines, he was raised in Kensington and graduated from Berlin High School. After graduating he worked at Newington Children’s Hospital, where he discovered his passion for helping people. He became a certified Orthotist and worked at Hanger Clinic for over 25 years. He was well known for his gentle compassion and his willingness to go above and beyond for all his patients. He was an avid fisherman and loved being outdoors. His wife Heidi was his soul mate and best friend. He was a loving father to his two girls, Elisa and Michela, who were the center of his life. He was always involved in their sports whether it be coaching or supporting them on the sidelines. He beamed with pride for their every achievement. In addition to his wife and daughters, he will be missed by his mother Annette, his mother-in-law PatsyJean (Daog) Carter of Hebron, his brother Kevin Hines and his wife Amber of Berlin, his brother Ryan Hines and his wife
Celine of Berlin, and several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father Mike and his father-in-law Bernie Carter. Michael will be missed for his great sense of humor, his selfless giving to others, and his love of family and cherished friends. Funeral services were held on Friday, December 6, 2019 at 9 a.m. from Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, 111 Chamberlain Highway, Kensington, with a funeral liturgy at 10 a.m. at St. Paul’s Church on Alling St. Burial followed at Maple Cemetery, Berlin. Calling hours were held at the funeral home on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Elisa and Michela’s College Fund at Charter Oak Federal Credit Union, 893 Main St., Willimantic, CT 06226. Please share a memory of Michael with the family in the online guest book at www. ericksonhansenberlin.com
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ALEX MASONRY - 30 yrs. exp. Patios, Ret. Walls, Steps, Brick, Stone, Chimneys. #580443. 203-232-0257 or 203596-0652
Specializing in roofing, siding, kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, basement remodeling. Senior citizen discount Insured. Free est. 203-265-5200 HIC#0631937
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Siding VINYL SIDING SPECIAL Ranch’s, Capes $7,800. Free est.Repairs. Lic & Ins. w/ ref. Hann’s On 860-563-2001.
Tree Services
Gary Wodatch LLC Tree Removal All calls returned. CT#620397 Quick courteous service. Plumbing Office 203-235-7723 GEORGE J MACK & Cell 860-558-5430 SONS - Servicing the Meriden area since 1922. Toilet, faucet, sink & drain repairs. Water heater replacements. 15% Sr citizen disc. Member of BBB. 203-238-2820.
Roofing
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