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Folly resident Michael Dietrich shows off a healthy harvest of mixed greens, bound for the dinner table minutes later.Dietrich maintains a year-round vegetable garden in his small yard, harvesting fresh produce even during the winter.

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Ordinance No. 13-11 Amended Utility

Advisory Board i d d a l ttl t G gl ng v t w k nd, f d n l c a lm ca ty, x la n ng s s a n w at

t t s av d n w t t t l ty adv s y a ds. F lly sta l s d a s la

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as d n t.c n l d s ss d nv g at ng t sa d, w t pa l h and D.J. r

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w t n t d a t nt s ld s d tay t wat la nt.may G dw n x la n d t at w ls n t a piLo adv at , w t t t, t

t l ty a d w ld av t ay ty tax s,and s d nts wat lls w ld a n tsa .

Any d s n n sta l s ng t a d was st n d nt l t n xt w k s ss n.

Ordinance No. 00-11 Amended Garbage Ordinance c n l d s ss d t ss l ty v ngF lly t s ngl st a y l ng w t n

ll ng l n t at a ts a andlast s (and v y y la l ) t g t .

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7 p.m. regular meeting

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Omar of Berts Market: Request tothrow annual Appreciation Party, 2nd Ashley to Cooper on Saturday, May 7.

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and Ja s J st n & c any lay ngn a stag s d b ts. pa l h sa d

d t s g v nts l k t s nc nt St t, and o a nt d tt at s n t al d st t. its an g d, answ d h .

La a b k x ss d n n a tl s ng t a a n a may w k nd, and

h s gg st d v ng t v nt t tF lly r v pa k. o a x la n d t at, dt s d l ng w t t ands, t v nt

ad t s d t may. may G dw nall d a v s a ty w n lnat d n nt ya ds and w nt x at d

n t st ts, nd ng t a k andng s ty and t-a- tt s.

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wd w ll s ll nt As l y Av n at ts d s t . i w s t t l k t s, w

w ld g t n g la nts w y w ldnt a l t d t aga n, sa d.

o a x ss d t at t v nt was n ta t n n, v at 6 . ., and s n gat t L n h k f d s t.c n l v t d 6-1 aga nst a val, w t

nly edd ell s n s t.

Jon Ory: Request to conduct a paddle board camp on the beach o y ask d t ld a stand- addl a d

a , c a l st n Sup Sa a s, t g tt s n w kday n ngs at 6tSt t W st. h ad a s n ss l nsand ns an , and x la n d t nat -

nt d a a s a 8 t16 y a lds. c a l m ca ty x ss d

n n a t st d nts n t w a ng l ja k ts n t s z n , and o y x la n dt at t law q s pFDs n atwat ,

t n t n s . c n l v t d 6-1 ta v t s a , w t m ca ty d ss nt ng.

Jenny Brown (Shake Surf School),Kai Dilling (Sol Surfers Surf Camp),and Gregg Elliott w all nan sly a v d t f t s a s andl ss ns n t a .

Carly Zerr: Request to teach Zumba classes on the beach.Z ask d t t a t s Lat n- ns d,dan tn ss g a , nt nat nals nsat n, w k t a ty n t a .h l at n w ld va y w t t t d ands d d n t y t av a s n ss l ns . S

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w s w ld lay a ng t wat .D.J. r t n d t a v s x

nt s, 8 a. . t 10 a. ., and 6 . .t 8 . . 2nd east t 3 d east, and

n l a v d nan sly.

Ben Bounds ask d t v a s a k t S a and Sand F st val y 30 t,

and a val was g v n.

Kathy Dingee asked to hold a Family Kite Flying Event n Sat day, S t24, t a s n y l ng an s a .c n l a v d.

Citizen CommentSKarl Wolf of 114 East Ashley distributed

t g a s t l at s tn l, x la n ng t at t yd n l t

d ty v t w nt . h s l w d wasn t s n y t c ty t a nta n t

at s v t s , n x ang t g t t f n ss ns n t

adja nt a k ng a a. h ask d c n l tns d .

Susan Breslin of 1115 E. Arctic spoke infavor of Ordinance 15-11, which would givet ad ngs t n w d nan s nst ad

tw , all w ng an l Laverne James of 16 Mariners Cay saidt at t l a ys n w s n t wt ng ga s and t ngs t S nc t z ns cl . r s gg st d t l t n n nt n t n w sa ty ld ng, t Ja s sa d t y l kt n ty nt . h s gg st dt l a y ld s t at t l st

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Second Readings Council adopted Ordinance 12-11

q ng g l a ts and l w s d vt g st w t t c ty.

Council adopted Ordinance 14-11 sta l s ng t Staf ev nt plann ng

c tt .

First Readings Council discussed Resolution 20-11,

ga d ng t awa d ng a nt a t t At anas s s v l k d s $2001

g t t s ll n ss ns n x ang a nta n ng l st s.r ll d t ll d s ss n,x ss ng st at n at t stat n w

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n ta y d s ld av n ns d s ng s v l k d s. T s

was a nd d t awa d t nt a t t W l , and was a v d, all n av .

Council approved Resolution 21-11a t z ng b&c ut l t s t la

tdat d yd ants. r nt d tt at n c nt St t yd ant dat s t1953.

Council discussed Resolution 22-11,

Pa d d l e B o a r d s , Pa r t i e s , & Po d d i e sC it y Co u n c i l N o t e sTuesday, April 12Compiled by Stratton lawrenCe

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Street signage and decorative posts bela d a s at a ss st t (east a d

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a t at .Te nal design of the posts and placards

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Tese pictures provide an illustration o the possible signs and do not represent any specifc recommendation as to the fnal orm o the directory signs. No one will be required towear a turtle neck.

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Let me con ess right o that I have yet to try eating oysters. Te thought intimidates me and,consequently, I never cared much about them. Tey were just something else rom the sea. However, a terresearching the signi cance o oysters in our ecosystem, Ican honestly say I have a growing ondness or these slimy mollusks. Im also concerned about their survival.

T he S ignificance of o ySTerS in The e coSySTem :

Oysters are invertebratemarine creatures that attachto existing oyster shells duringtheir biological development.It takes approximately two weeks be ore oyster larvaebegin attaching to shells, and a year be ore they reachadulthood. Te collective shells orm oyster ree s onthe shores o estuaries and tidal creeks, and these ree sare currently in danger. Runo rom agriculture anddevelopment can cause a buildup o ecal coli orm and which eventually contaminates the oysters. Changing water patterns rom local boat tra c or dams upstreamcan shi t the South Carolina oysters native intertidal zoneand erode marsh altogether. Tis isnt just a local problem.85% o the worlds oyster ree s have been destroyed dueto development, disease, and/or overharvesting.

It doesnt have to be all doom and gloom, however.In act, South Carolina oysters are privileged in many respects. Tey seem to have some limited immunity tothe disease that devastated the Chesapeake Bay oystersupply, and as citizens, we can control overharvesting anddevelopment practices. Oysters are a valuable renewableresource. Tey are integral to the Lowcountry environmentand are in high demand by locals and visitors alike.

Besides the act that they make a great winter meal,the ecological role o the oyster is incredibly important.Tey are a cornerstone species. A single oyster can ltermore than a gallon o water per hour and by doing sothey are not only constantly improving the quality o the water, they are depositing nutrients that are vital toother marine li e. Tey are a ood source to some and

a habitat to others. At least40 species o sh are directly associated with oyster beds,and predators are drawn tothe beds as hunting grounds.Tey also protect againstthe erosion o our beauti ulmarsh land. Ree s block the

energy trans erred rom boats and allow or the build-upo sediment.

T he h iSTory of S ouTh c arolina S o ySTerS : Oystersalso have a historic cultural and economic signi canceto South Carolina. Because oysters are readily availableon the coast, they have been requently used or a variety o purposes throughout time. Te tip o the Charlestonpeninsula was origina lly called Oyster Point by colonistsdue to the multitude o oysters. Based on the discovery o large deposits o used oyster shells, it is evident thatthey have been a part o the Lowcountry diet since Native Americans walked the sea islands. Oysters have been(and o ten still are) used in a primitive concrete mixtureto construct buildings. Oyster shell lime was used as

ertilizer on Lowcountry plantations and the groundshells are o ten added to chicken eed.

Public and private oyster roasts have been a community tradition since the early 19th century. Despite being adelicacy, oysters were shared by all classes o society. In

the past, oysters were o ten a vital ood subsidy or loweincome amilies. Even today, anyone with a boat can pick oysters rom open, public beds.

At its peak, the commercial oyster industry in SouthCarolina produced globally-recognized brands. Duringits heyday, it was a vital source o jobs or the state. Teindustry in act had an over-reliance on labor. Pickingoysters by hand is tedious and dependent on the tide.Be ore motorboats, groups o men would usually spendseveral days on the water be ore returning to the cannery with the harvest. Because oyster picking is so labor-intensive, production numbers declined sharply during

the World Wars. Te industry barely survived be ore beingsubjected to an improved, and diversi ying, economy which provided more desirable jobs with higher pay andbetter bene ts. Labor laws and wel are also decreasedthe pro t margin driving industry while Korean oysters,picked with cheaper labor, fooded the market.

Producers needed to adapt. Tey needed to create acapital-intensive industry to thrive in the new economy.In the 1970s, Clemson University developed an oyster-harvesting machine to wean the industry o o its laborreliance, but the equipment was regarded as too expensiveand the industry ultimately ailed. One by one, SouthCarolina canneries closed down.

When canneries were operating, used shells wouldaccumulate in one place to be recycled. I they were notrecycled, the beds would decline dramatically. Oystersattach and grow on older oyster shells in their larvae orm

(spat). I previously harvested shells are not placed inthe intertidal zone, the oyster spat will have a di culttime nding a proper home, and theyre likely to die out.Oyster ree s have been declining since the close o thecanneries in the 1970s.

P roTecTing o ur o ySTerS : Te S.C. Department o Natural Resources (DNR) reports that up to hal o alloysters sold today end up in restaurants. Although just asreliant on a continuing supply o oysters, restaurants are

Twas a brave person indeed,who frst ate an oyster. ~ Mark wain

M u l t i f a c e t e d Re s o u r c e sBy Sean Bath

Oy s t e r s : Pr o t e c t i n g S o u t h Ca r o l i n a s

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Te Lodge is now open or tours and isavailable as a con erence and meeting spac

o visit or inquire, call 327-2213 or email [email protected].

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Alright, veggie growing rookies. Go stakout your plot, pick up some organic soil andseeds, and get to planting. Ten be sure to

pick up the May 13 issue of the Folly Currentwhen Dietrich will continue with details about pest control, mulch, and fertilizers.Ready to get started tomorrow? You can reathe entire story, with part II, online now at www.follycurrent.com.

If you have any questions or gardening experiences of your own youd like toshare with the author, you can reach him at [email protected].

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Folly Current CalendarApril 29 - May 13

Friday , a pril 29

Jamz Island: Two-Day Music and Arts Festival April 29 & 30, behind the Brick HouseKitchen on Folly Road. As the music plays,artists will be painting live and displayingart installations with local organic oods

rom Brick House Kitchen. ickets areavailable at www.jamzisland.com. $80

or both days. Music starts at 3 p.m. andcontinues throughout the weekend. Rain orshineFor more in o, call 518.8586 or emailSoc [email protected]

Movie Night at the Folly Library Starting at 5 p.m., drop by the library orMovie Night at the Beach eaturing BrotherBear 2 (Rated G, 73 min). Munch on somepopcorn and enjoy a story on lm with your

riends! 55 Center St. For more in o, call 588-2001.

Moonlight wall climbEnjoy an evening under the moon at JamesIsland County Parks Climbing Wall! ry your avorite route rom a di erent perspective.Equipment not included in climbing ee; bringyour headlamp/fashlight. Registration is notnecessary. Fee: $12. Ages 16+. 7 10 p.m. Call795-4386 or visit www.ccprc.org or morein o.

S aturday , a pril 30

Stono Marsh SUP TourCome explore the marsh o the Stono Ri veradjacent to James Island County Park onStand Up Paddleboards. Basic understandingo SUPs and a moderate level o ath leticismrecommended or this three hour trip. 2:30p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Course # 24724. $36. Formore in o, visit www.ccprc.com or call 795-4386.

Sippin Saturdays at Irvin-House VineyardsDrop by Irvin-House Vineyards and theFirefy Distillery on Wadmalaw Island oran a ternoon o sweet tunes, local ood, andIrvin-House muscadine wine every Saturday through the end o May. 1 to 5 p.m. T is

Saturday, enjoy music by the Lane Gregory Duo and ood rom A lchemy Co ee. 6775Bears Blu Road, Wadmalaw Island. 559-6867 or www.charlestonwine.com.

12th Annual Charleston County Earth Day Festival Rescheduled rom April 16 due to weather,enjoy more than 50 environmental activities,a recycling tent, cra t making, environmentalspeakers, local ood, prize drawings, contestsand un! 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Park Circle inNorth Charleston. For more in o, vi sit recycle.charlestoncounty.org or ca ll 720-7111.

Murder Mystery at Our Lady of Good Council

o prevent a massive melee, mobsters and theircompanions must work together to try and

gure out whodunit be ore the atal famesbetween these two organizations are rekindled.Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., event beginsat 7:30 p.m. Admission is $25 and includesdinner. BYOB. ickets available at OLGCa ter the 9 and 11 a.m., and 5 p.m. Masses,or through a Womens Guild member. I you would like to be a character, please call509-1431. Fr. Kelly Hall is located at 105 WestHudson, Folly Beach.

Monday , M ay 2

After Work Paddling Tours: Sunset fromSunrise Park Join us or some sunset views o the CharlestonBattery as we head on a short jaunt romSunrise Park up to the Wappoo Boat Landing.Pre-registration required. 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.Course # 24658. $36. For more in o, call 795-4386 or visit www.ccprc.com.

W edneSday , M ay 4

College Day at the Climbing WallCome check out the climbing wall every Wednesday and enjoy a special studentdiscount with a valid college ID. No Pre-registration required. 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. at James Island County Park. Fee: $10. Call 795-4386 or visit www.ccprc.com or more in o.

t hurSday , M ay 5

Cinco de MayoCommemorating the Mexican armys victory over French orces at the Battle o Puebla onMay 5, 1862.

S aturday , M ay 7

Climbing 101: Introduction to Climbing Tis class is designed to introduce you to the world o climbing. We will teach you gear,basic knots, technique, a nd how to belay.Pre-registration required. 9 a.m.t o 12:30 p.m.Course # 24151. James Island County Park.$24. For more in o, call 795-4386 or visit www.ccprc.com.

Sippin Saturdays at Irvin-House VineyardsDrop by Irvin-House Vineyards and theFirefy Distillery on Wadmalaw Island or

an a ternoon o sweet tunes, local ood, andIrvin-House muscadine wine every Saturday through the end o May. 1 to 5 p.m. TisSaturday, enjoy music by the Moonshine Duo.6775 Bears Blu Road, Wadmalaw Island.559-6867 or www.charlestonwine.com.

Community Yard Sale at the SandcastleShare community spirit while browsingthrough a selection o gently used items o good quality including urniture, workingelectronics, household and decor items, andmuch more!10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tis eventis open to the public and attendance iscomplimentary. For directions or urtherin ormation contact 768-3875 or [email protected].

County Park Water Parks open for thesummerSplash Zone, Splash Island and Whirlin' Waters Adventure Waterpark open or theseason and are open weekends only in early May. Splash Zone opens daily beginningMay 23, Whirlin' Waters is open every day beginning May 30, and Splash Island is opendaily beginning June 3. For more in o, call795-4386 or visit www.ccprc.com.

S unday , M ay 8

Happy Mothers Day!

Friends of the Library cart saleLibrary discards will be available or sale or$1 each at the Main Branch, 68 Cal hounStreet in downtown Charleston, at theIn ormation Desk rom 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Every second Sunday. Check www. acebook.com/ChasLibraryPals or daily updates.

Monday , M ay 9

CFAF to discuss Ending Irans Quest forNuclear Weapons Te Charleston Foreign A airs Forum (CFAF) welcomes speakers Dr. Barry M. Blechmanand Dr. Daniel Brumberg to discuss the topic,Dilemma or the United States: Ending Irans Quest or Nuclear Weapons. 5 p.m. at

Te John Monroe J. Holliday Alumn i Center,69 Hagood Avenue, downtown Charleston.Drinks and hors d oeuvres will be provided.RSVP is required. $15 per person or non-members. For more in o or to register, visit www.charleston a .org, or call 971-3610.

W edneSday , M ay 11

College Day at the Climbing WallCome check out the climbing wall every Wednesday and enjoy a special studentdiscount with a valid college ID. No Pre-registration required. 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. at James Island County Park. Fee: $10. Call 795-4386 or visit www.ccprc.com or more in o.

Friday , M ay 13

Moonlight MixerShag dance on the water and under the stars atthe Folly Beach Fishing Pier. DJ Jim Bowerso 1340 Te Boardwalk will play all o thehottest oldies and beach music classics! Only 600 tickets will be sold or this event. 7-11p.m. ickets are $10. For more in o, call 795-4386.


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Folly Beach Moves Sea and Festival Back To April 16 FOLLY BEACH, SC---Folly Beach City Councilmembers unanimously voted uesday to move the Seaand Sand Festival back to April 16. Tey cited many reasons or the move, including the lack o any rain at allon the 16th in spite o weather orecasts, which are never wrong. It remains unclear just how the estival move willtake place, though the word Delorean could be heardamongst the whispers in City Hall. Te controversialBrazilian Wax booth will still o er its services during theannual celebration on Center St.

Bill Murray Spotted on Piece of Toast

FOLLY BEACH, SC---People say you havent lived inCharleston without sighting legendary Hollywood actorand comedy icon Bill Murray, a resident o the Holy City

or many years. A ew lucky Folly Beach citizens got justthat during Easter Sunday brunch at Ritas Seaside Grill,as they spotted Murray in a piece o white toast. Fansand onlookers waited patiently as the oastbuster took pictures with all who approached.

Local Man Confuses Royal Wedding For RoyalRumble

FOLLY BEACH, SC---Folly Beach simpleton AlexHunter ound himsel surprised to nd six hours o Royal Wedding coverage on his ivo when he woke up thismorning.

I call Tursday nights ivo Nights because I gothrough the schedule or the next week and pick out stu to tape, said Hunter a ter biting into a stale cheese pu .I got all excited when I saw Royal Rumble, or at least what I thought was Royal Rumbleended up bein thisgarbage that plays like a Disney cartoon with real people.

Visibly angered as he threw the remote at his 21Zenith, Hunter went on to explain his rustrations.

I know I shouldnt have gotten all excited, but thesedamn things normally cost 50 bucksand theyre only three hours. I thought I was getting twice the RoyalRumble, scot- ree.ugggghh. Want a cheese pu ?

Canine Council Passes Human Leash Law

FOLLY BEACH, SC---A group o dogs on Folly Beachhave joined orces in passing a new human leash law.Upset over not being allowed on the beach rom 10 a.m.to 6 p.m. a ter May 1, Sheba, a local German Shepherd,came up with the idea to make all humans on the beach wear a leash rom the hours o 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. It didnttake long or Sheba to gain the support o her ellow dogson the Canine Council. A statement released by thespokesdog elaborates on the reasoning or the new law.

Te problems created by humans rom the hours o 10p.m. to 6 a.m. are ar greater than anything we do thatcan be picked up with a plastic bag or a Mutt Mitt. TeHuman Leash Law is hope ully a leap orward in tryingto curb those issues. Ru , ru .

Nation Enjoys 3rd Consecutive Week Without Government Shutdown

USA---A power ul nation in the Western world, theUnited States o America, rejoiced Sunday as it enjoyed itsthird straight week without a government shutdown. Inan address to the nation on all major V networks lastnight, President Barack Obama said the accomplishmentis something all Americans should be proud o andcelebrate. He o ered all citizens one ree Crunchy aco

rom aco Bell, redeemable on May 1, as a party avor.It is unknown whether the unbudgeted bill or over 300million tacos will cause a uture government shutdown.

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any ecologically-minded individual wil l avoid mass-producedboards made overseas in countries such as China, Tailand,and Slovakia. Tese countries have lax environmentalregulations and make better ood than sur boards.

Originally, wooden sur boards were the pre erred way tosur . We can call this the good old days, and environmentalimpact was minimal. As polyurethane oam became readilyavailable, wooden boards disappeared. In recent years,shapers such as om Wegener started shaping a number o

nless wooden sur boards known as alaias that are basedon Hawaiian designs rom antiquity. Pawlonia wood is o tenused, and this construction produces a board with a very small environmental ootprint. Teir nless design allowsmultiple spins to be per ormed. o see Folly Beach sur ersusing a laias, visit ww w.thomasbrothersblog.com.

Materials that were used in the rst part o this century to construct sur boards include redwood and balsa. Tesematerials are also being given a second look. However, thishas produced a small resurgence at best. Perhaps this isbecause these boards are heavier and much more expensivethan synthetic boards.

I ecologically riendly boards are now available, we shouask what else is necessary to ride a wave. All sur ers use wax some type to remain atop their boards. raditional sur waxis parafn-based. Tis material is a byproduct o petroleumdistillation. Earth- riendly alternatives exist, such as beeswaxand soy wax. Beeswax is ound in nature, but is moreexpensive and difcult to nd. Many sur wax companiesalso produce a soy-based product that environmentally-conscious sur ers may choose.

When the water is cold, sur ers wear neoprene wetsuits.Most neoprene is derived rom petroleum. However, agreener alternative known as limestone neoprene exists. While several companies produce wetsuits made rom thismaterial, Patagonia goes one step urther, using wool liningand recycled materials. Tis produces a top-notch wetsuit without compromise.

Looking back, the sur industry had created three syntheticproducts essential to sur ng that are toxic or otherwiseecologically un-loveable. Tis industry has now provided atleast one environmentally conscious product or sur boards wax, and wetsuits. We now have some choices to make, my

riends. ake it easy.

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at least a level removed in the productionprocess compared to canneries. Te costo transporting shell to recycling centersis le t to the restaurants or the privatecitizens that purchase oysters. Oystershells can be ound in many places butnot o ten where they should be: in thecreeks, building new beds. DNR predictsthat approximately 150,000 bushelso shell are harvested annually whileonly 70,000 bushels are replanted. Tisis mathematically unsustainable, andsomething needs to be done to changethe status quo. DNR is on a tight budgetand does not have the personnel to work on oyster restoration everywhere in thestate. As a result, there is a large relianceon civic volunteerism.

What can we do as citizens? TeSouth Carolina Oyster Restoration andEnhancement (SCORE; http://score.dnr.sc.gov/) program is constantly takingvolunteers to help build oyster ree s,to monitor their health and quality,to educate, and to recycle shell. I havepersonally participated in the building o an oyster bed. During my visit, volunteers

ormed a chain-gang to load bags o shellonto a boat, drop the bags in the intertidalzone at high tide, and arrange them atlow tide. Tis experience was a eel-goodexercise that I would de nitely repeat.

Oysters deserve a brighter spotlighton the public stage. Te states current,limited, arrangements or the preservationand restoration o oysters are not set instone. Any new legislation must answer,Who does this change bene t? Is it air?Does it protect existing resources? Doesit unduly burden any group? Tis neednot come with tax increases. For example,SCORE has suggested that tax creditscan be distributed or shell donations.Broad education is also important. I South Carolinas citizens new andold recognize the ecological, cultural,economic, and historical importance o oysters, they will rise to the challenge.

So the next time you have an oyster,think about the ate o its shell and how you can help preserve our local oysterbeds through recycling. I youre at arestaurant, ask them what they do withthe shell. Even asking shows there is

interest! In the meantime, perhaps Illsummon up the courage to try one.

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ProviDeD By Jan Brewington, oCeana organizer

Juicy'sheard on Folly

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some interesting things. Some make you laugh uncontrollably, others confuse you

terribly, and plenty make you cringe. Ive overheard a lot of things on this islandand Id like to share some with you. With Earth Day in mind, weve taken a greenangle on our quotes this week.

I you would like to contact Juicy or tell her something youve heard, email h [email protected]. Or you can join the group Heard on Folly on Facebook.

Febru ry 5, 2011: ex us , i just art d, d al w t t.

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