Calm Compo Sunset Sums Up a Warm Autumn Weekend
A great sunset was seen all around Westport today as the mild temperatures invited many outside to view the colorful sky. Photo contributed by Catherine Siroka. Westportlocal.com Photo.
Linda Lea Olson (Janson), 77, Died; Staples Grad who Grew Up in Historic Nash House
ObituaryLinda Lea (Janson) Olson passed away on October 28, 2021 at the age of 77 from complications following joint replacement surgery in Henderson, Nevada.
She is survived by her daughter Lisa Lea (Banks) Troe of Henderson; sister Anita Janson; and Linda's sister-in-spirit Lorelei Johnson of Waterbury CT. Linda was predeceased by her husband of 42 years Donald J. Olson, who passed away in Dec 2017 at their home in Noxon MT and by her brother Douglas Haviland Janson.
Born in Westport CT, Linda was the daughter of Dorothy (McCloskey) Janson and Dr. C. William Janson. Linda grew up in the Westport historic Nash House (built in 1740), witnessed Dr. Janson administer medical care to the community, attended Staples High School, and remained at heart a New Englander throughout her life. With husband Don, Linda lived in AK, CO, FL, MT and TX. She and Don were successful entrepreneurs and business owners, and enjoyed many adventures together. They retired to their dream home in NW MT in Dec 2016.
An avid gardener and reader who enjoyed the ocean, wildlife and the outdoors, Linda made friends wherever she lived and will be remembered fondly by many.
A memorial will be planned at a later date.
Morning Weather Report
Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming southeast.
Tonight
Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Increasing clouds, with a temperature rising to around 46 by 5am. East wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tomorrow
Showers likely, mainly before 8am. Cloudy, with a high near 60. East wind 7 to 14 mph becoming south in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tomorrow Night
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 34. Southwest wind 9 to 16 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Meals and Toys Delivered to Children’s Hospital at Montefiore as Al’s Angels Spread Cheer throughout Region
Staples Freshman Will Dransfield helps unload 150 meal bins and hundreds of toys at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore early this morning in the Bronx, New York. WestportLocal.com photo (click to read more) 150 meal bins remain ready for families at Montefiore Children’s HospitalFor over two decades, thousands of families have been able to enjoy a holiday meal thanks to the donations and volunteers of Al’s Angels. The Westport-based charity supports children and families suffering from financial hardship, cancer, or bloodborne diseases throughout Connecticut and New York with resources, fundraisers, and other community events.
The meal bins contain dozens of quintessential food items that will allow a family to enjoy the holiday together as the bins are delivered before both Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays - taking one more chore off of their plate during turbulent times.
The 150 bins that were delivered to the Bronx, NY children’s hospital are just some of nearly 1,300 bins that were assembled and delivered today. Hundreds stepped up to help fill and deliver the boxes, some arriving to the Al’s Angels workshop even before sunrise to get the task done.
As the season continues, Al’s Angels continues another mission: an annual toy drive that collects nearly 10,000 new toys for children hospitalized or suffering from poverty during the season. Large supplies of those toys were also delivered to Montefiore with the meal bins today - bringing some holiday cheer to the nearly 200 children spending the season in their wards.