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Page 6 Supplement to The Brunswick Beocon September-October. 1987 Two Annual Events Honor The Oyster iContinui'd From Page 4) of-pearl beads within the mantle tissue of caged oysters and suspen ding the bi-valves in sheltered bays. Four years is required to produce the finished pearl. .According to Jerry Parker, shellfish biologist with N.C. Marine Fisheries, this industry is located primarily on the west coa.st. Our own local oy.sters produce only imperfect shells, he said. Dy liu; iuiii uf this century a decline in oysters had set in, partly through over-fishing, but also because of increasingly polluted waters. During World War II oyster beds were neglected, followed by a parasitic infection that killed many oysters. In 1962-63 waters off Britain nearly froze, wiping out the oyster industry in that area. To increa.se the yield, river bot toms are covered with tons of oyster shells, providing places of attach ment. It’s not always easy to find enough shells, however, as they are in de mand for ever\lhing from driveways to decorations. Parker said, “There’s a problem getting shells from shuck ing houses to replant now, because they’re selling them to golf courses and other industries at better prices.” Har\x‘sting is done on both coasts by hand, and in North Carolina, the dredge or other mechanical means used elsewhere is illegal. Marine Fisheries and local health departments carefully regulate the taking of oysters in today’s dwindling market. Waters are frequently clos ed because of pollution, oy.sters are often tran.splanted to a clean environ ment, and there are restrictions on the har\’e.sting. Stale fishing regulations say an oyster must be at least three inches long to be taken, and this culling must be done at the time of harvest. AT HOLDEN BEACH BRING HOME THEMEACON ^Or* Sde At BARN RESTAURANT BEACH MART CAISON'S SUPERETTE CAROLINA SEASIDE RETREAT CITGO STATION FARRELL'S FOOD MART GENERAL STORE GINNT'S CHICKEN HOUSE HOtOFN RFACH GROCERY HOLDEN BEACH PIER JANE'S RESTAURANT ROBINSON'S VARIETY SPAN MART None can be taken on Sunday, ex cept for one hnshpl per person, or bet ween sunset and sunrise. These precautions may enhance the oyster industry’. Milliken hopes so. Employing up to 50 workers, he once operated year-round, but now- summer work is scanty, and prices are climbing. "l.ast year we paid about $20 for a 110-pound bag,” he said of his out-of- staie purchases, “and the retail price was about $2 per bag, or $10-$15 per The season has been October 1 through March 31, but recently a statewide change was made, moving the opening date to October 15. In Brunswick County there’s abun dant interest in the oyster, with two annual events in its honor. Dixon’s Chapel oyster roast is set this year for Oct. 24, and the N.C. Oyster Festival near Ocean Isle Beach will be Oct. 10-11. UGLY AND IRREGUL^AR in * ' ' t I ■ t I I * . I I i I 1 ; ; t * 1 I I (• : 1 . . t I . 1 , f , 1 . ■ . shape, the oyster is a distinct treat for most coastal dwellers. Don't buy any appliance until you check out... SELECTION SERVICES PRICES Model MW8500XP with MICRO COMPUTER touch control Microwave Oven •No f ro^t Rf'tngeraror Frec/or •ProvtSion »of 0(*iionjl iCEViAGiC* Automatic Ici* ♦DufoUif Po'celom on steel Inteno •Cosp N Clear* Aith See throiir^h Covers • A'JjustoMe Meot Pon •TJo linyerprinT TetTurHj St*el Dr>of^ * T mk • 3 Automatic Cycles including Energy-Saving Wash • Energy-Saving Air Dry Option • In-The- Door Silverware Basket • DURAPERW Door Liner • Porcelain-On-Steel Interior • Glass-Look Black/Almond Panel Pack • More. -imk .'”sr M Whirlpool Washer Model LA5500 & Dryer Model LE5795 1.... .i. W Whirlptiol Free delivery in surrounding area. Service man on duty. ^ GOODYEAR HOME SUPPLY Main Street Shallotte 754-6792 Rugged Quality When you depend on your feet to get you where dependable boots - like matci j Wolverine’' durables. The hnest quality value"l"an*d comlSr?' "‘Ort STYLE 03388 $6100 Sizes 6>/2-13 E end EEE A friendly place to shop. Notions • Toys Household needs Main St. 754-4846 Shallotte
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