James Bairaktaris 7/18/21 James Bairaktaris 7/18/21

Westport PAL Car Show Draws 62 Classics while Raising Money for Local Kids’ Programs

Spectators at today’s PAL Car Show walk past a vintage Ford Mustang on display. The event was put on by the local non-profit to continue their mission in supporting community kids through sports, college scholarships, and community events. One of the organization’s largest fundraisers - the annual Independence Day Fireworks at Compo Beach - have been cancelled two years in a row, creating a need for more fundraising efforts so they can continue to serve the community. Today’s car show included a $15 fee to enter a vehicle, with a barbecue and raffle prizes being held at the railroad station lot. The Westport PAL was founded in 1948 and is operated by active and retired law enforcement officers alongside local volunteers. To learn more or donate, visit WestportPAL.org WestportLocal.com photo — Spectators at today’s PAL Car Show walk past a vintage Ford Mustang on display. The event was put on by the local non-profit to continue their mission in supporting community kids through sports, college scholarships, and community events. One of the organization’s largest fundraisers - the annual Independence Day Fireworks at Compo Beach - have been cancelled two years in a row, creating a need for more fundraising efforts so they can continue to serve the community. Today’s car show included a $15 fee to enter a vehicle, with a barbecue and raffle prizes being held at the railroad station lot. The Westport PAL was founded in 1948 and is operated by active and retired law enforcement officers alongside local volunteers. To learn more or donate, visit WestportPAL.org
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James Bairaktaris 7/18/21 James Bairaktaris 7/18/21

Arthur Powers, 60; Memorial Services Announced

Obituary

Arthur Powers Jr, 60, of Easton, Connecticut died on February 15, 2021 while enjoying his passion for skiing in Stowe, Vermont. Art, as everyone knew him, leaves behind his beloved partner of 20 years, Dr. Patricia Hart of Easton, CT and Stowe, VT, and his cherished daughter Kelly Blouin Powers of Bothwell, WA, and her husband Emile Blouin. Art is survived by his parents, Arthur Powers Sr of White Plains, NY and Evelyn Powers of Branchville, NJ, his sister Corrine Powers Barton also of Branchville, his brothers David Powers of Brewster, NY and Kenneth Powers of Vancouver, Canada, as well as a tight-knit family of cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Art was born in New Rochelle, NY on August 9th, 1960 and graduated from Horace Greeley High School in Chappaqua, NY. He worked with his father for many years in the family business, Design Sound of Portchester, NY and was the inventor, principal, and manufacturer of PlanterSpeakers based in Bridgeport, CT. Art spent many years in Portchester, NY and Westport, CT, and had recently moved to Easton, CT. His many interests included car and motorcycle racing, mountain biking, skiing, sculpting, and stand-up comedy. Art was a talented drummer and musician, playing in many bands over the years, including Flood and Hot Rubber Monkeys. He embraced the natural world, with a deep love for the mountains, woods, and beach. In spite of allergies, Art adored his dogs, cats, and goats. He will be deeply missed by everyone who knew him, and the world will be more boring in his absence.

A musical celebration of Art Powers life will take place at his home in Easton on August 7th, 2021. For additional Information contact artpow ersrocks@gmail.com.