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Cornelius J. Videler, Westport Photographer, Dies at 74

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Cor Videler: a Westport photographer since 1957. Contributed photo
Cornelius J. Videler, a noted Westport photographer for almost half a century, died Sunday at home. He was 74.

Videler came to Westport in 1957 from his native Holland. He operated Videler Photography, specializing in weddings, portraits, and events, on Compo Road South.

He had also been employed by Pepperidge Farm in Norwalk as a photographer. Aside from his tremendous love for his family, he also loved fishing and his garden.

Survivors in addition to his wife of 51 years, Anna Hennen Videler, include his sons and daughters, Niel Videler of Rochester, Vt, and John Videler of Westport; Beverly Rosen of Trumbull, Conn., and Barbra Biase of Greenwich, Conn. Seven grandchildren, Case, Elle and Sinjin Videler, Brett and Molly Rosen, Cor and Olivia Biase and three brothers, Chris, Wim and Harry and four sisters, Riet, Annie, Feeny and Leny.

Seeking Canning Jars for 1940s Canteen Night

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The Westport Historical Society is seeking canning jars in preparation for its Aug. 27 Canteen Night. Pictured with some jars are (l-r): Denise Torv, executive director; Susan Gold, education coordinator, and Audrey Miller, a Staples sophomore, The event will feature dinner, dancing, and 1940’s musical entertainment by Eight to the Bar. Tickets are available by phone (203)227-9505 ext 42 or (203)222-1424 ext 3 or for more information visit the Society Web site. Andrea Fine for WestportNow.com

“Eye for the Natural” Opens at Westport Arts Center

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“Eye for the Natural” opened Friday night at the Westport Arts Center. The show is the fourth of five successive exhibitions throughout the summer featuring the work of Arts Center members. The more than 100 works � all looking to the natural world for their inspiration � are on view through Aug. 23. For more information call (203)222-7070 or visit the Arts Center Web site. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Erin Hauber for WestportNow.com