Morning Weather Report
Today
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Northwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Northwest wind 7 to 11 mph.
Tomorrow
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
Tomorrow Night
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 2am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 45. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Willowbrook Cemetery's Annual Flower Show in Full Bloom
The main section of "Daffodil Mile" which runs throughout the grounds at Willowbrook is bursting with color.
Historic Willowbrook Cemetery, established in 1847 by several local farmers and businessmen, is an important part of the town's history - with many of its founding fathers buried here.
But to many locals and visitors who pass by each day in April, it is home to the spectacular display of daffodils that have come to be known as "Daffodil Mile". The "Mile" is a favorite location for passers-by photographing themselves and their friends, especially the two-legged kind. Willowbrook's beautiful grounds and it’s featured specimen trees and shrubs can be enjoyed anytime, especially in Spring. There are more than 25,000 daffodils throughout the grounds, however most people only see the massive linear display which borders the pond and stream alongside Main Street/Route 57. Part of the beauty of this Westport gem can be attributed to possibly the most well known landscape architect of all time: Frederick Law Olmstead, known as the “Father of American Landscape Architecture”, who as many will know, is the architect of San Francisco's Golden Gate Park and of course, New York's Central Park. Olmstead, who also worked on Bridgeport's Beardsley Park, came on board when he met Willowbrook's founder, Ambrose Hurlbutt while working on Hurlbutt's friend Morris Ketchum's Westport property - today known as Hockanum Park. For more on the interesting history and property visit the history tab at WillowbrookCemetery.com
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Lez Zeppelin Rocks The Library in Versofest Opening Concert
Led Zeppelin tribute Band Lez Zeppelin from NYC
More than 200 music lovers, many probably being Led Zepplin fans crammed the Westport Library's Christian J. Trefz Forum and were treated to a real rock and roll show by a very talented Led Zeppelin tribute band from New York, Lez Zeppelin. The two hour show thrilled an large and enthusiastic crowd who gathered right up to the stage often singing along with songs they had enjoyed for, in some cases, nearly half a century.
The show was the high-profile kick-off event for the Westport Library's inaugural Versofest. VersoFest is the Library’s inaugural music and media conference and festival where knowledge will be shared and inspiration discovered, a forum for media creators, artists, and fans to converge.
VersoFest includes panels where experts will share their perspective and vision. Intimate workshops will provide creators the opportunity to deconstruct, improve, and hone their craft. And performances to entertain and inspire.
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Dr. Victor Edward Oliver, 83, Died; Former Westporter, Dentist
Dr. Victor Edward Oliver Jr., 83, formerly of Westport CT, passed away peacefully at home on April 5th, 2022 surrounded by his family.
Victor was born on May 14th, 1938 to the late Victor Edward Oliver Senior and Irene Oliver of Pawtucket, RI. Victor leaves behind his wife of 59 years Pauline Oliver.
After Victor graduated from Providence College in 1959, he went on to study dentistry at Fairleigh Dickinson University School of Dentistry in New Jersey. He went on to serve as a dentist in the U.S. Air Force in Albany Georgia for two years. Following his service, Victor and Pauline then settled in Westport, CT, opening his home dental office in 1968, where he practiced for 50 years. In Vic and Polly’s time in Westport they went on to raise their two daughters, Kimberly Oliver Vallieres and her husband Jim Vallieres of West Hartford CT, Robin Oliver Ross and her husband Sean Ross of Holly Springs NC. Between the two of them they gave Victor a house full of love and laughter with 5 grandchildren, Sean Heintz, Emma Heintz, Olivia Heintz and her fiancé Jonathan Davis, Audrey Ross, and Jack Ross.
Victor was an avid tennis and racquetball player. Vic and Polly loved vacationing in Florida and their weekend trips to Nantucket. He will be remembered for his gentle dental care and his dedication to his patients. He was a kind and generous man that always made time to help anyone in need. He was known for being a quiet reserved man unless you happen to be sitting in his dental chair where he was the most talkative, trying to make you at ease.
Graveside Services will be held at the State Veterans Cemetery, 317 Bow Lane Middletown, CT 06457 on Monday, April 11, 2022 at 10:00 am. Those who wish may make donations in Victor’s name to the West Hartford Symphony Orchestra, PO Box 370036, West Hartford, CT 06137 where Victor for many years enjoyed watching his daughter Kim play violin.