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REFLECTING ON A QUARTER CENTURY OF BEING PATRONIZED BY FREAKS, SURFERS, SKATERS, CRUNKS, RETIREES, TOURISTS, STONERS, DAY TRIPPERS, HIPPIES, HIPSTERS, AND REGULAR FOLK

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IN THIS ISSUE NEWS ...... 4 FOLLOWING LITTLE ITALY BEACH BLOTTER ...... 10 THE PATH GHOST OF ON FOLLY A&E ...... 13 Folly Beach Exchange GERSHWIN Alfredo’s on Folly FOLLY BUZZ ...... 14 Club President John Visiting symphony finally gives locals Merritt is continuing musician is charmed DINING ...... 18 and visitors an a family tradition of and inspired by Folly Italian option on COMMUNITY ...... 20 community service Beach the beach FUN & GAMES ...... 21 ..... page 4 ..... page 13 ..... page 16 2 The Folly Current MARCH 2020 CARRY

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olly Beach Exchange Club president 2016. While unsuccessful in both attempts, he John Merritt never met his grandfather. doesn’t rule out a future stab at local politics. But he feels his presence every time “Never say never,” says Merritt, who has Fhe walks into the club’s old cinderblock quite enough on his plate at the moment. But building (aka The Hut) on West Indian Avenue. he wouldn’t have it any other way. “Sometimes after an event. After we grill “Sure, I like to have fun. Everyone likes to dogs or whatever, I’ll come back here when have fun. But this is something that I want to everything is quiet. I’ll sit down and it just do and enjoy doing in my spare time,” he says. kind of hits me,” says Merritt, who now holds “You know how some people feel bad when the position that his father’s father, Hugh they don’t go to the gym one day? I’d feel like Merritt, held back in 1976-1977. Almost 45 that if didn’t do something for others. I just get years later, John is now the president of the a real satisfaction when I get up and know I’m Folly Beach chapter of the Exchange Club, doing something nice for my community.” the oldest service organization in the United On this particular day, Merritt is sifting States. Merritt’s grandmother was also an through the piles of items that will be part “Exchangite” as was his father. of the Exchange Club’s annual Yard Sale, The Folly Beach Exchange Club literally held on Saturday, March 28th at “The Hut,” has dozens events and service projects every located at 206 West Indian Ave. Amidst the year that they contribute to, ranging from rubble of sale items, Merritt finds one thing putting out flags for July 4th, Memorial Day, that is definitely not for sale. It’s a poem his Veteran’s Day, Patriot’s Day, and Labor Day to grandfather wrote several decades ago. It’s volunteering for local charity events, hosting been mounted on a slice of a large pine tree barbecue fundraisers, and issuing awards to that fell during a storm, narrowly missing public safety workers and scholarships and The Hut. The poem entitled “The Tree had school supplies to students. Merritt” humorously recounts the ordeal. Community Service is a tradition in Merritt’s Merritt treasures the poem and the stories family. A legacy that the younger Merritt has that older members still tell him about the inherited and something that resonates. “I man he never met, but shares much more feel like my grandfather kind of built a path than a name with. that I’m hopefully following,” he says. Hugh Not only is public service in his blood, Merritt, ran the A&M Market on Folly Beach, but Folly Beach is in Merritt’s blood. Family located where St. James Gate is now. And folklore has it that Merritt was conceived at in addition to serving as president of the Sunset Cay during Hurricane Hugo. Being in Exchange Club, he also served as president a military family he moved around a lot as of the Rotary Club, and Treasurer of the Civic a kid. But having deep family ties on Folly Club. always made the island home to him. In 2008 Merritt is doing his best giving back to his he moved her permanently. Not only did his community the same way his grandfather did. grandparents run an old market on Folly, but In addition to serving as the Exchange Club his great aunt, Ruth Young, was once the president, he has also spent six years on the oldest Folly resident. Merritt says he was very Folly Beach Planning Commission, volunteers close to his aunt and she helped instill his love for the Folly Green Team, is a member of Our for Folly Beach. But it is his admiration for a Lady of Good Council’s Mens Club, and is grandfather whom he never met that pushes involved with the Folly Beach Civic Club, as down a path of community service. well as helping out with other Folly activities “Recently my dad told me that my throughout the year. Merritt has even twice grandfather would be proud of me. That really run for City Council, once in 2014 and again in means a lot,” says Merritt.

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ast month, Bert’s Market, the beloved store, start pulling on their leashes, eager to are passionate about,” Woodham said. Long- 24-hour independently-owned grocery get inside. term products include special orders – like Thursday Lstore, with colorful characters both In fact, a couple years ago Folly Current no-salt potato chips for a customer on a low- Ladies Night Karaoke behind and in front of the cash register, owners Lindsey and Lorne Chambers’ sodium diet. It’s still stocked today. celebrated 25 years on Folly Beach. beloved, elderly, seeing-impaired Jack The well-appointed store carries Folly $3 White Claw Located one block from the beach on East Russell mix slipped out the back gate of their Beach-specific basics, like surf wax, bait, Ashley Avenue, Bert’s has strictly adhered to home on East Hudson Avenue. Guess were and guitar strings, along with grocery a “No shirt, No shoes, No problem” attitude he ended up? Bert’s. staples, paper products and over-the-counter over its quarter-century existence. Bert’s manager Johnathan Woodham said medicine. Everything’s for sale, no matter the Friday The store’s lovable motto is “We May the store’s longevity it a testament to its loyal time of day or night. Live Music Doze, But We Never Close!” Cashiers at customers. He said that Bert’s has always Coffee, cappuccino and hot chocolate is Bert’s know regulars by name, and vice been – and always will be – fueled by Folly’s always free or donation-based. That’s so versa. hyper-local community. those who can’t afford a cup can still enjoy Even dogs are welcome at Bert’s and are “Ninety percent of products sold in our a hot beverage. Friday usually given a complimentary treat. Most store are there because customers asked for A long-time employee who works the night Saturday dogs, when they sense they are near the it – the other 10 percent are things owners shift, known as “Ms. Leigh” is a smiling face and Sunday Mama Flo's Breakfast Buy Local, Finance Local 8-11am with a Folly resident! Live Music Tracy Searson Causby Vice President, Mortgage Loan Officer NMLS #452989

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no matter the time of night. Every Thanksgiving, Bert’s “Ms. Leigh, loves working nights and has her offers a free meal for anyone in the own cult following of customers,” Woodham community – turkey plates, hearty said. “People will come in just to talk to her.” sides and even dessert. Employees Comments on a Facebook post about sharing cook the meal themselves and hand Bert’s memories show that “Ms. Leigh” is the them out in front of the store to most recent of a long line of beloved cashiers at anyone and everyone. Bert’s Market. Employees installed a “blessing box” “It’s about hiring the right people, who fit in the outside the store with non-perishable culture of Folly Beach, that is one of the biggest items, so that people who are homeless draws; everybody feels like it’s a community,” or even having a hard month during the said Woodham. slow season can get something to eat, said employee Caroline Hatchell. Bert’s Market celebrated with a special “Thank You” to over two decades in business in February During hurricane season, local residents offering their boiled hot dogs with a bun and all use Bert’s Market as a gauge for deciding the fixin’s for just .25 cents. if they should evacuate or not. Locals know it’s a serious storm if Bert’s Market boards Bert’s Market is now owned by Julia and Omar up its windows and deviates from its 24/7/365 Colon, the second generation of owners. Julia’s schedule. father is Bert Hastings, the first owner, whose likeness is painted on the side of the building. In typical Bert’s Market fashion, the several occasions that a storm caused the Woodham said the former owner still comes store to close, it opened its ice cooler and into the store weekly, personally greets all gave away its bags of ice to those who employees, and stocks up on his favorite items. decided to ride out the storm and wrote an “Everyone is astounded when they find out encouraging message on its giant outside it’s Bert, and that he still pays for all his stuff. chalkboard outside. Even when he owned the store, he always went Bert’s Market makes a concerted effort to the cash register and paid just like any other to stock local products that support local customer,” Woodham said. “People would say, artisans, including local ladies who ‘You are Bert, you don’t have to pay,’ but that’s knit beanie hats, artists who make and something he always did to show people that he’s sell earrings, oyster shuckers, organic just like everyone else.” dog biscuits and a local company that The market has added new offerings over makes its own chocolate. the past 25 years. The Wooden Spoon is a Everyone at Bert’s takes pride in the counter-service deli making and selling unique store, from the employees who are like and vegetarian-friendly sandwiches, one that family, right down to the customers, features potato chips between two slices of Woodham said. There are countless bread. stories about Bert’s coming through in A draft beer area lets shoppers fill a growler a time of need, including a mother who with a local brew, while an ice cream and showed up in pajamas and a robe at 2 pastry counter draws customers in with cakes a.m. needing medicine for a sick child. and other sweet treats. Grab-and-go breakfast A knowledgeable cashier personally biscuit sandwiches and both regular and spicy helped her find the exact items she needed. chicken is popular with the morning and late- night crowd. “They were SO KIND. I will never forget it,” said Ann Hail via Facebook. New additions on the horizon will include a build-you-own-waffle bar and the addition of “The people, the atmosphere, and the milkshakes to the store’s ice cream counter, customers who come in, really feel like Woodham said. family,” Woodham said. “Customers are so loyal that when we bring in new people during “It’ll have waffle irons, fresh fruit and syrup,” the busy season, the customers will take time he said. “There will be hand-scooped milkshakes to help train the newbie—even coaching a with the regular Wholly Cow ice cream flavors new cashier on how to ring up their bagel. The as well as specialty milkshake flavors like atmosphere is chill and relaxed, and I love that cheesecake.” we get to really talk to customers. I feel really Yet, no matter what, one thing that will lucky.” never change about Bert’s Market is its deep And Folly is lucky to have Bert’s, too. commitment to the Folly Beach community. 10 The Folly Current NEWS MARCH 2020 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2 informed that was not accurate and to call 911 if unknown) stated she had just left a Folly Beach BIKER BOYZ something like this happened again. bar because she had accidentally urinated herself. The officer asked for her driver’s license. The R/O was conducting traffic enforcement The 29-year-old male passenger, who appeared operations around 2 p.m. on the north side TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4 drunk, asked if he needed to show his license of the Westbury Bridge when he observed a WE MAY DOZE, BUT OUR as well, and the officer said yes. After running motorcycle come across the bridge northbound SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS the names, the male subject’s was flagged at a high rate of speed. The radar clocked EXPOSE for a warrant on a probation violation out of the speed at 80 m.p.h. in a 25 m.p.h. zone. The Lexington County, S.C. He was arrested on this officer had to wait for traffic to clear to U-turn The R/O was dispatched to Bert’s Market around 11:45 a.m. in reference to a case of charge and while being searched was found to northbound to pursue the motorcycle. When have several bags of marijuana on his person. he got a few cars away, he turned on the blue shoplifting around midnight the night before. Upon arrival, the officer met with the store He was placed in the patrol car for transport to lights. The officer watched the motorcycle veer jail. The female driver gave the R/O permission into the bicycle lane to avoid traffic and take manager who said a man stole five packs of Newport cigarettes from the store. The manager to search the vehicle, warning him there off. The officer lost sight of the subject at the were guns in the van. The officer found three curve near Battery Island Road. At this point, he showed the officer the video surveillance provided by handguns, all loaded and ready, in the cab and discontinued the pursuit. The suspect vehicle footage from the time of the incident. The Folly Beach Public Safety footage showed a man walk into the store, rear of the vehicle, along with the male subject’s had two passengers, but they were wearing backpack, which contained several more bags tinted-visor helmets. However, the city’s move to the area where the cigarettes are kept, remove fi9ve packs from the shelf, put them in of marijuana. They also found a half-full bottle automated license plate reader had picked up of Seagram’s 7. The driver was not charged. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1 the plate number, which was registered to a his pocket, and walk out without paying. The store manager recognized the subject as a The passenger was charged with Possession FUN ON FOLLY 29-year-old North Charleston man. The case with Intent to Distribute, Paraphernalia, and remains open. 54-year-old man who has stolen items from the The Responding Officers (R/Os) were store on previous occasions. A check of the Unlawful Possession of a Firearm. dispatched to The Tides hotel around 7 p.m. in suspect’s driver’s license photo matched the reference to a call about Suspicious Persons. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2 person in the video, and a warrant was filed for FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14 After arriving, this call was quickly cleared as WATER RESCUE his arrest. The Newports were valued at $7.62 LOVE IN THE AIR… OR IS THAT a non-issue. However, while on scene, another per pack, for a thieved total of $38.10. Around 9:30 p.m., the R/O was dispatched SPRAY-PAINT? Disturbance call had come in for the same to the east end of Folly Island in reference to a The R/O was on routine patrol around location, with another officer responding. The boater in distress. The complainant had called 6 a.m. when he pulled up to the liquor store R/Os made their way to the scene to assist. As WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5 police headquarters a few minutes earlier and next to the Folly Harris Teeter. He immediately they entered a hotel room, they found the third THE NOSE KNOWS said they had seen a Facebook message from noticed a blue arrow spray-painted on the officer had separated and detained two men an acquaintance who said their 22-foot prop The R/O was inside his vehicle on door and windows of the business. The officer who were about to fight each other. The two boat was stuck in the inlet between Folly and routine patrol around 8 a.m. along East Ashley investigated further, driving to the rear of the men, ages 40 and 57, were highly intoxicated Morris islands and they were taking on water. Avenue when he was passed by a Ford Ranger. business where he saw words spray-painted and belligerent towards the officers. During the The officer made contact with the subject, a The officer detected the odor of marijuana in red on the back door. He approached the investigation, it was found the subjects had also 29-year-old woman, who said she had called coming from the Ford, and began to follow the back door and could hear someone inside. The thrown things off the balcony and urinated off the Coast Guard, but was informed they had vehicle. Continuing to smell marijuana coming officer called for additional units and awaited the balcony. Both men were arrested, charged no way to render assistance at that time. The from the Ford, the officer pulled the vehicle their arrival. with Disorderly Conduct, and taken to jail. over and notified the 51-year-old driver of the officer followed up on that call with the Coast The backup arrived, the officer opened the Guard and was informed they had not received reason for the stop. The driver admitted he back door and announced himself. A 35-year-old SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2 any calls about a boater in distress, and they had some marijuana cigarettes in the center barefoot female wandered out from around a console of the vehicle. The officer searched LOST WAYFINDER would dispatch a rescue boat immediately. corner. The officer recognized the woman from The officer walked to the end of the island and the vehicle and located said joints, but no previous incidents. Inside the store, words and The R/O was dispatched to a Folly Beach was able to communicate with the boater in other contraband. The subject was issued a symbols had been spray-painted all over the residence around 11 a.m. in reference to a theft. distress, and help pinpoint her location for the warning and allowed to leave. The joints were walls and merchandise. The subject said she The 70-year-old victim said sometime during Coast Guard. The Coast Guard’s marine unite placed into a locker for destruction. worked there, and had permission to be there. the night, a concrete lighthouse with a ceramic was able to rescue the boaters and get them The R/O knew from previous interviews with base painted to look like rocks had been stolen back to the Folly Beach Boat Landing. Asked the subject that she had, in fact, been fired from from the front of her house. The object was TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11 why the boater did not call 911 instead of using the liquor store. The owner of the business was valued at $150. Facebook to send a distress call, she said she HIGH TIMES ON FOLLY contact, who said she had been fired, and she thought it cost money to use 911. She was The R/O was on routine patrol around did not have permission to be there, much less 1 a.m. on Folly Road when he clocked a Dodge be spray-painting anything. The owner arrived van going 42 in a 25 m.p.h. zone. He stopped later to inventory the merchandise and found the van and approached on the passenger side about $1,500 worth of alcohol, $100 in cash, and where a man was sitting. The female driver (age a $50 security camera had been taken.

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SERIES AUTHOR BILL ngie Carson and Giovanni Richardson NOEL COMES TO TOWN began the Folly Art Village in 2018 special to Folly Current Awith the mission of providing a fun market where local artists can gather to showcase and sell their art. The market includes jewelers, photographers, painters, woodworkers, clothing makers, and specialty foods. The Folly Art Village is welcomed each week by the Washout Restaurant owners and staff on Folly Beach. Carson and Richardson are looking forward to continuing and growing this tradition as they move forward with the 2020 season. “When Giovanni and I started the Art Village, our mission was to provide a vibrant and fun market where local artists could gather to showcase their amazing talents and to have a positive impact in the Folly ill Noel, award-winning author of Beach community,” says Carson. “We have the best-selling Folly Beach Mystery been blessed with much, much more. The Bseries, will be holding book signings Art Village consists of an amazing group of on Folly Beach on March 19 and 24. These vendors with an array of talents including will be the first signings on Folly Beach for jewelers, photographers, painters, his newest mystery Relic, the 17th book in woodworkers, and specialty food and the popular series. clothing makers. The 2020 season will kick South Carolina’s Folly Beach is once- off Sunday, March 8 and will run through was their ability to provide support to: Places, Coffin Island Creations, Plot To again prominently featured in the latest Dec. 20. New applications and market Folly Baptist Church Soup Ministry and Pot, Taste of Gullah, Beaded Venus, Boho novel released last month. Noel is a guidelines for the 2020 market season are Food Pantry, the Tri-County Ministries Toy Shark Teeth Designs, AV Photography, resident of Louisville, Kentucky, yet has now available. Local artists and farmers Drive, and the Pet Helpers Puppy Parade. Folly Images, Slightly Brackish Designs, been dubbed the “master of the feel can stop by The Washout to pick one up Additionally, art donations by the vendors Grady Brown Designs, Red Tin Roof, Copper of Folly,” and considers Folly his home or by contacting market managers Carson in conjunction with various services were Linings, Jank n Jive, Day2Day Creations, away from home. The books have been or Richardson at [email protected]. donated to support the Daniel O’Rourke Nocturnowl and Fruit Creations. described as “perfect beach reads,” Over the past two years, the market has Brain Cancer Foundation, Domestic and have received hundreds of five-star not only grown but become an asset to the Violence Awareness Campaign & My Starting March 8, the Folly Art Village reviews on Amazon. Folly community and many local charities. Sisters House, and Friends of Green Turtle is open every Wednesday evening from The novels are quirky and the locations The Art Village raised just under $10,000 in Cay Hurricane Relief. Mayor Tim Goodwin 5-9 p.m. and Sunday from 12-4 p.m. at of the book signings are unique in the 2019 with vendors donating art and various even took a turn in the dunk tank at the The Washout, located at 41 Center St. world of book events. According to Noel, items for auctions/raffles, and participating Surfers Healing fundraiser. For more information, email “I prefer focusing on being where the in countless fundraising events. The result Vendors who donated are Far Away [email protected]. people are rather than where books are. The people of Folly have been extraordinarily supportive of the series and I’m honored to have been invited to hold signings on the island.” says Noel, Ghost of Gershwin “When I wrote the first book, Folly, I did it simply to see if I could.” VISITING SYMPHONY MUSICIAN IS As a result of positive reactions from readers, he now says he writes the books CHARMED AND INSPIRED BY FOLLY BEACH for the readers and looks forward to his by Billy Grooms | Special to The Current visits on Folly to have a chance to talk to many of these readers. When the Charleston Symphony ocean, the smell … I felt creative, able to Orchestra guest musician housing placed play my instrument uninhibited.” native New Yorker double bassist John Bill Noel will be signing and When Billy told Krause that Gershwin Krause with Billy and Tracy Grooms of Folly discussing the 17 novels at: wrote Porgy and Bess here on Folly, the Beach, they couldn’t have known the Ghost visiting musician was taken aback. “I had of George Gershwin would channel through • Lost Dog Cafe, 106 W. Huron, heard the Boston Symphony Orchestra their musician. Folly Beach, Thursday, March 19, perform Porgy and Bess while studying at 7:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. When Krause arrived at the Grooms’ Boston Conservatory and was struck by the house for first time he was taken aback piece. Various composers and musicians, • Bert’s Market, 202 E. Ashley Ave., by the island and the relaxin’ lifestyle and Gustav Mahler being another well-known Folly Beach, Thursday, March 19 comforting feeling. After shucking some example, would seek beautiful places in 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. oysters, pinching the head off a few shrimp, nature to write and recuperate” he says. tasting a bit of collard greens, and riding “After experiencing the simplicity and • Lost Dog Cafe, 106 W. Huron, a bicycle to the lighthouse, he felt a bit serenity of Folly Beach, I understood why Folly Beach, Tuesday, March 24, euphoric. Gershwin thrived here. It was inspiring to 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. “After the bike ride, I felt calm, relaxed, breathe in the same low country ocean air and at ease,” says Krause. “Sounds of the that he did here on Folly.” 14 The Folly Current A&E MARCH 2020

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hef Michael Scognamiglio opened “Folly didn’t have an Italian option so I from Cirsea is also available in a variety of the doors of Alfredo’s on Folly thought bringing something new to Folly flavors, as well as cannoli or a traditional CBeach on Thursday, Feb. 20 to the would work well while hopefully giving tiramisu is a sweet ending to the meal. surprise and delight of locals who have locals a new cuisine that they will enjoy,” Beer and wine will be available soon, been anticipating this since word of it Scognamiglio says. but for now it’s just fountain drinks. began to spread last year. The menu is very approachable, with Seating is available inside for now, but When the ‘Wich Doctor on West Hudson a ‘build-your-own’ pasta situation as patio furniture for outdoor dining is on Avenue closed in the fall of 2018, it left a the heart of it. The hand-made artisanal the to-do list as it warms up. Seasonal vacancy not only in the building but in the pasta is imported from Italy, with options hours are currently Wednesday-Saturday, hearts of many with the loss of chef/owner such as pappardelle, gnocchi, cavatelli, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Jeff Butler. The space has been empty fettucine, and fusilli. Top any of these Chef Scognamiglio is no stranger to ever since, and many wondered what, if with a delicious list of fresh sauces like Folly Beach. He grew up in Greenville anything, would take its place. beef ragu, carbonara with pancetta, and with his family and vacationed on Folly Scognamiglio, who was formerly the almond arugula pesto to complement Beach often before attending the College chef at popular Mt. Pleasant Italian eatery them. Additions of meatballs, vegetables, of Charleston. During that time he started Bacco says he had visions of opening a sausage, chicken, or shrimp can be added his first kitchen position working at the small, pasta-focused restaurant for quite as well. old Holiday Inn before it became the Tides a while. According to Scognamiglio, he Shareable plates of marinated Hotel. felt the former ’Wich Doctor space was artichokes, salumi and cheese spiedino, So although he’s doesn’t live on the Jessica Cobb is a Folly Beach resident perfect for his concept of fast casual or giardinera are a great way to try some island, he’s definitely got some long- with years of culinary experience Italian dining on the beach. classic Italian bites. Paninis such as standing ties to Folly and a love for the tucked into her apron pocket. Adding paninis, soups, salads, and a chicken parm, caprese, and porchetta are island and the people of Folly. Scognamiglio Classically trained chef and owner of few antipasti plates to the menu makes listed, and they can be enjoyed with Italian says he’s looking forward to becoming a local catering company, Some Like it it a viable lunch option as well. And the slaw, a Caesar salad, or a sausage and staple in our restaurant scene. Hot, she joined the Folly Current as counter service concept allows for a laid- lentil soup amongst other things. a contributing writer to the Food and back atmosphere. Award-winning locally-made gelato Dining section in hopes of sparking new interest, cravings, and insights.

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DIARIES So are spiders and insects. BY CAPTAIN Several species of spiders live in the ANTON DUMARS OF SPARTINA SAILING marsh. Some weave webs and some ADVENTURES forage for prey. Other species fold leaves together into traps. Larger spider species Driving through the morning fog, back sometimes eat members of smaller onto Folly Island a few Sundays ago, species. Adults often eat juveniles of I noticed hundreds of ghost-like orbs their own species. Larger juveniles even distributed among the top third of the eat the smaller juveniles. spartina grass. These orbs were spider Rising tides prompt some spiders to webs. Tiny water beads from the fog escape the water by crawling toward the had condensed on existing spider webs, top of the thin spartina blades, exposing making normally-invisible webs visible. them to birds, wasps, and other spider I’ve seen spindly-legged, long-body predators. Other spiders choose to spiders on the boat from time to time, submerge as the tide rises over them. All but never considered that these spiders have some defense or escape mechanism. actually lived in the marsh. I figured Spider eggs, often laid under decaying they’d quickly perish, removed from their plant matter, can dislodge and float with perceived habitat, if they lost their grip the tide, thus distributing the gene pool. A and fell into the tidal creek. Turns out they similar gene pool distribution occurs with do just fine, mostly. several varieties of marsh-inhabiting leaf- The marsh hosts a largely invisible and hopper insects, the main food-source of diverse ecosystem, much of which falls the orb-weaving marsh spiders. winter’s detritus, spiders lose some cover. Maybe this is why I saw so many webs within the Linnaean phylum Arthropoda. Spider abundance correlates with leaf- This exposure to predators, including recently on that foggy February morning. Consider for a minute how many different hopper insect abundance. More food other spiders, results in a seasonal crash types of exoskeleton-sheathed arthropods means more spiders. Less food means less in spider abundance. live in the marsh. Blue crabs and China- Captain Anton DuMars, a coastal spiders. Predation also influences spider L. R. Pomeroy and R. G. Wiegert, editors geologist and long-time Folly Beach back fiddler crabs come to mind. We numbers. When the marsh refoliates with also find mud crabs, squarebacks, and of The Ecology of a Saltmarsh, found that resident. Contact Anton at new-growth spartina in the spring, and spider abundance increased in late winter [email protected] stone crabs. White and brown shrimp, perigean tides wash away much of the both with exoskeletons, are arthropods. during a Sapelo Island, GA marsh study.

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armer weather is arriving in the just reel tight to set the hook. Again, the circle Lowcountry and we’ve already seen hook will do most of the work for you. Wa few days in the 70s. As the water This a prime time of year for fly fishing. temperature rises, trout and redfish will Sight fishing abounds and stalking a school become more active. For all of you eager to of a hundred plus fish is so exciting it can be get out on the water, the time has come! nerve racking! Smaller flies in darker colors Albeit starting to break up, redfish will still are working best and a black wiggler fly would be in huge wintertime schools where you can be a good bet. Remember when the fish hits, easily find 50-100 fish in closely knit pods. To resist the temptation to lift your rod tip and be successful, anglers will often have to be strip strike instead. patient and fish bait on the bottom. Casting See you on the water! anything on these schools can send them fleeing! I’ll alternate between cracked blue For over a decade, Capt. Geoff Bennett crab, mud minnows and cut mullet on a size has operated Charleston Charter Fishing #3/0 circle hook. Set the drag lightly, leave providing light tackle charters. Clients your rod in the holder and let the fish set choose from a full menu of artificial and themselves. live bait fishing options with charters It depends on the year as to when trout tailored to their desires. USCG licensed reappear. However, it has been so warm over and insured, Capt. Bennett is committed the last few months, the trout bite is already to providing a safe and enjoyable charter in full swing. Popping corks cast over oyster to anglers of all skill levels and ages. For beds and along grass banks will be a good bet more information, call Capt. Bennett at paired when with mud minnows. I usually use 843-324-3332, visit his website at www. a 24” leader and a size #1 circle hook. When charlestoncharterfishing.com or email him at working the popping cork, always try to keep [email protected]. slack out of your line and when that cork drops Here’s to patio dining VISITFOLLY.COM is your guide to...

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