Mystery Picture: May 1, 2012

Gregory Adami Knows Oyster Bay

Gregory Adami called to identify the Mystery Picture in the April 26 issue of the Enterprise Pilot. He said, “It’s the first church, right next to the Oyster Bay Public Library. They share the same parking lot.” Mr. Adami also had a correction for the column. “Joan Adami is my mom, not my wife. I’m going to get a lot of kidding at the firehouse,” he said good naturedly.

Our apologies for the error. It is just nice to know the family enjoys guessing the mystery picture.

Editorial: Keeping A Weather Eye Out...

The Enterprise Pilot received a call last week from a reader, alerting us about a clam shack set up on the Western Waterfront. The caller was concerned that a building had gone up without any previous notice, and wanted information about it. Luckily, we had a story ready to put in the newspaper that we thought was the solution to the problem.

The caller said there was a clam shack 10 feet away from the pier on the Western Waterfront. He wanted to  know how it could have appeared without a DEC permit and said, “You can’t build within 400 yards of the water. There it is, with 10 picnic tables and umbrellas.”

Mystery Picture: April 24, 2012

Joan Adami Knows Oyster Bay

Gregory Adami called to identify the mystery picture in the April 19 issue of the Enterprise Pilot. Greg guessed it was Buckingham’s, which is an incorrect answer. He was however on approximately the same street.

A few minutes later, his wife Joan Adami called with the correct answer. She said, “It’s Nobman’s window. I could tell because of all the glass.”

Mystery Picture: April 17, 2012

Mike Rich Knows Oyster Bay

Mike Rich correctly identified the April 12 mystery picture in the Enterprise Pilot as, “John Specce’s office.” Correct! It is his landmark building on the corner of East Main Street and Pearl Street.

Editorial Haiku: Sincere Thank You

Thank You to the East Norwich Civic Association and the Committee for the Beautification of East Norwich.

East Nor medians
Sparkle with their cleanliness
Locals cooperate.

  - D.F. Karppi

Mystery Picture: April 10, 2012

Tom Hogan Knows Oyster Bay

Former Oyster Bay Town Councilman Tom Hogan, Esq., identified the mystery mystery photo from the March 29 issue of the Enterprise Pilot. It was an especially hard mystery photograph and he vowed to identify it in last week’s column.

He called to say, “This is Tom Hogan. The past week’s mystery picture is the air vent and clean out for the septic system of 24 Audrey Avenue.” Now there is a man who knows his architecture. He is responsible for several wonderful buildings in Locust Valley on Birch Hill Road, near the rail road crossing.

Editorial: And A Happy Haiku To You!

It has been wonderful driving home while it is still light out, thanks to daylight saving time. What makes it especially beautiful has been seeing the trees along Route 106, made all pink with the rays of the setting sun.

We are always in such a hurry; we forget to see the beauty that is all around us.

Mystery Picture: April 3, 2012

Mystery Picture Still a Mystery

Mike Rich and Tom Hogan Know Oyster Bay

Lifelong Oyster Bay resident Mike Rich came to the rescue and identified the mystery-mystery picture in the March 22 issue of the Enterprise Pilot. Mike said, ‘It’s the top of the senior citizen’s center. I think it was designed by Ralph Ottaiano.” He is correct, although the current name of the organization is the Life Enrichment Center of Oyster Bay.

Editorial: Footloose and Fancy Free!

We truly enjoyed the Oyster Bay High School production of Footloose the musical, that took place on March 30, 31 and April 1, the day we caught the matinee. It was another great performance.

Part of the fun is recognizing the students who have already appeared in the pages of the Enterprise Pilot. That is what is so great about living in a small town, where you recognize the names of the children and instantly recall details about their parents, and sometimes, grandparents.

Editorial: Stay Tuned To the Oyster Bay Enterprise Pilot

It’s been a fast and furious week in Oyster Bay with more meetings than days of the week. That makes for an interesting life. Isn’t there a quote somewhere – wishing people an interesting life? Well, we have it here in Oyster Bay!

There are more stories than my fingers can type so next week’s issue will be full of fascinating stories about Oyster Bay like a look into the new renovations and entrance proposed for Theodore Roosevelt Park.