Mystery Picture: November 19, 2010

Theresa Varricchio Knows Oyster Bay

Theresa Varricchio, an Oyster Bay teacher’s aide for 27 years at the Oyster Bay High School, correctly identified the picture in the Nov. 11 issue of the Enterprise Pilot. She said, “It’s the OBHS guidance office.”

Editorial: Interesting Times

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor John Venditto said himself, at the Nov. 9 board meeting, that we live in interesting times.

Editorial: Wonderful Things Are Happening in OB!

At the members’ reception for the new exhibit at the Oyster Bay Historical Society, Boat Life on the Sound, on Nov. 6, Vivien Sullivan Koch remarked on the Nov. 4 editorial saying that there was “no Mrs. Royce” living in that house opposite the new TR Triangle Park in the time frame this reporter said there was (about 25 years ago).

Mystery Picture: November 12, 2010

Eileen Relyea Knows Oyster Bay!

Eileen Relyea called to identify the mystery picture in the Nov. 4 issue of the Enterprise Pilot. “It’s my view just before the Oyster Eating Contest starts. Then I get out in front and kneel down before the contestants and count the plates and cups to see who eats the most.”

Editorial: A Day and a Man to Remember

It was a “very Oyster Bay day” on Saturday, Oct. 30, as the Proctor statue of Theodore Roosevelt was re-dedicated at its new location, and the TR Triangle Park was dedicated for the first time. It still has some details to be added – the bronze plaques are still to be put in place, the pedestals at the trees will be different.

Mystery Picture: November 5, 2010

Carla Panetta Knows Oyster Bay

Carla Panetta called to identify the mystery picture in the Oct. 28 issue of the Enterprise Pilot as: “It’s my favorite spot. It’s behind Chrison & Bellina, the lady’s gift shop on Audrey Avenue. Catherine Drabin maintains the little patio with flowers, has restored the fountain and pays for the electricity to keep the water flowing. It is a lovely place, and the store is known for its great eclectic shopping. It is located at 24 Audrey Avenue.

Mystery Picture: October 29, 2010

Jessica Craft Knows Oyster Bay

Jessica Craft correctly identified the photo in the Oct. 21 issue of the Enterprise Pilot. She said, “ It’s the empty lot on Pine Hollow Road adjacent to the Coach Grill.” Perfect.

Editorial: You Just Have to Pass It Along

One of our favorite songs – of all times – is What’s the Use from Leonard Bernstein’s Candide. It talks about life being “just passing money along.”

Mystery Picture: October 22, 2010

Belle Santora Knows Oyster Bay

Belle Santora called to identify the mystery picture in the Oct. 14 issue of the Enterprise Pilot. “I think it’s Roosevelt Beach looking across to Centre Island. I hope it’s right,” she said.

Editorial: Charitable Causes Served at the Oyster Festival

It’s time to say thank you to the members of the Oyster Bay Rotary Club, who organize the annual event, which sells upwards of 45,000 Pine Island oysters on the half shell from its own booth every year, donating revenues to the Oyster Bay Charitable Fund.