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By BONNI BRODNICK N ext time you’re in Scotts Corners, take a moment to visit Plum Plums Cheese Shop to see the new exhibit by Pound Ridge artist Jay deVeau . It's an amazing and inspiring story that brings his work to the fore. Jay grew up with his three brothers and two sisters on Highview Road, but unlike his siblings, he wasn’t interested in art until an event changed his life. “In 1984, I had a terrible car accident that limited my physical ability. I found that one of the only things I could do was paint pictures,” Jay wrote in his artist statement. “It’s fun to see how I’ve improved over the years and how that improvement ‘spurs’ me on,” he continued. “Painting pictures and then writing about them has made me feel productive even though I have a disability. Originally I thought that I had to restore myself physically to even think about working, but as time passed, I finally found something that I could do and be proud of.” The Jay deVeau exhibit, curated by Lisl St...

July 24, 2011 "TALK OF THE TOWN" By Bonni Brodnick D on’t miss the Pound Ridge appearance of the Malcolm Moore Band and the debut of their new album, “Reanimation,” a mystical journey based on dreams and the supernatural. The eight original compositions that tell the tale of spiritual renewal will be performed at North Star Restaurant on Thursday, July 28 at 9 p.m. by Malcolm—in all lead vocals, drums, percussion and sequencing—along with his four band members Alex Kelley (guitar), Karl Sterling (drums), Sally VanHarken (backing vocals) and Jim O’Mahony (keyboard). Grammy Award nominee Roman Klun produced “Reanimation,” which has been called “spectacularly transcendental,” “truly divine,” “extra sensorial,” and “a sonic feast for the imagination.” If you’re out of town and en vacance this week, “Reanimation” is available at CD Baby, Amazon and iTunes. (When you receive it, take note of the beautifully designed cover, which includes an acknowledgement to t...

By BONNI BRODNICK T he Pound Ridge Dolphins are in full swim. Each meet features special diving and swimming events and at each event, a selected announcer gives the play-by-play lap-by-lap. The recent “Voice of Pound Ridge” (VOP) announcing the dives and scores was first timer, Matt Schwartz , who recruited fellow lifeguards Jen Dillane and K ylee Hanson to assist. Pool Director Stacey Schriro worked the skedge to allow Matt time to serve as VOP while performing his other duties as lifeguard. What does one need for this frontline gig? Great calm. The job can be stressful as announcer’s attempt to read numbers and names of divers amidst splashing water and flying score sheets. Matt was a top VOP because of his remarkable unflappability. The divers won their portion of the meet and the Pound Ridge Dolphins went on to win the entire competition against our good neighbor, Bedford Village. The Dolphins are showing real kick as they launch another great season of swimming and diving...

By BONNI BRODNICK T he 4 th of July festivities in the Town Park were held on a perfect summer evening. Many had staked their spots on the field during the afternoon and began floating in a few hours before dusk for picnicking and rendez-vousing with friends and neighbors. The fireworks, which were particularly excellent this year, blazed the sky to ooohs, ahhhs and wahoooos from the crowd, many of whom were sporting the patriotic red, white, and blue. “I love the fireworks,” said Michelle Horan , age 6. “They’re different colors and they all pop out.” Her friend, Clare (“No ‘i.’”) Patterson , also age 6, said, “I love the 4 th of July because my family can celebrate it with me. I love my family and I love celebrating with my brother, Bradley. He’s 5.” Nora Dockter , a 4 th grader, was readily prepared for the fireworks with big headphones. Her little sister, Lucy , had “neon squooshable earplugs, the kind that you squeeze into your ears, and then they puff up. Th...

Extol the beauty of summer. Celebrate having a summer cocktail on the patio with someone you love. Embrace that the deer aren't decimating your garden. Watch the lightening bugs fire up at sunset. Sip summer. Live the dream.

THE RECORD-REVIEW "Talk of the Town" By BONNI BRODNICK C ome gather ye patriots, ye family and friends. Take note that the summer is in its full swing. Around you are gardens in full bursting bloom. The fireflies illuminate the dark of the night, and the summer is a happenin’. So pull out your calendar for the days to come and note Saturday’s feast of activities. In the morning at 9, get ready, start, go on a 5k-road race that boasts a new course. Start in the Town Park, and you’ll end there, too, for a route that takes you from Westchester Avenue into Scott’s Corners, through one of the parking lots behind the business district, return to the Avenue until you reach Fancher Road, where you’ll jump on the bike path and race down the marked route of endurance. Land right at the park where you’ll finish on the field. And what if you’re no runner but you want to have fun? Fast and slow walkers are welcome, too.  ... D on’t go away, there’s much more to do. There will ...