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SOUTHERN OCEAN Times Vol. 9 - No. 25
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Rocks At The Barnegat Dock Tell A Story
December 11, 2021
LBI Fisherman’s Book Is “Bad To The Bone”
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–Photos by Stephanie Faughnan Curious visitors can read a variety of messages on rocks at the dock. By Stephanie Faughnan BARNEGAT – Exquisite presentation of lush greenery and fanciful blooms generally serves as the attraction to most gardens. However, that’s not the case when it comes to the steps leading to the Barnegat Municipal Dock. Rather than a horticulture display, art meets language expression in a compilation of messages on painted rocks. The myriad collection created by mostly unknown contributors resulted in a rock garden warranting a visit in any season. Even before Superstorm Sandy, many referred to the Barnegat Municipal Dock as the community’s “crown jewel.” It offered a place to hang a crab trap, toss a fishing line, or launch a boat. Local officials also arranged for regular concerts during
–Photo By Bob Vosseller Long Beach Island Fishing Club member John J. Lahm holds up his new book “Bad to the Bone” which concerns the creation of a new breed of sharks that develop a craving for humans.
the summer months. Photographs taken post-Sandy show the dockmaster’s station floating into the bay and the entire area underwater. Restoration of the docks came more expeditiously than many other Sandy casualties. “We worked with a good engineer in getting things done,” recalled Elaine Taylor, who served (Rocks - See Page 4)
Are Food Banks Affected By Rising Food Prices?
By Alyssa Riccardi JERSEY SHORE – As food prices surge throughout the country, it’s affected the economy in more ways than ever. Higher prices have left many families and individuals struggling to have food on the table for themselves. Along
with the inflating prices, many grocery stores and super markets are experiencing a shortage in products to put on their shelves. With the COVID-19 pandemic still is full force over a year later, the increase in food cost is just another hur-
dle for most. These effects are hurting individuals more during the holiday season. Some residents now need to rely on food banks and pantries to support themselves. But how are food banks adapting to the rising prices and the decline
of supply? Fulf ill, t he local food bank that serves Monmouth and Ocean counties, said that the organization has been able to get the food they need. However, donations are more critical than ever since Fulfill (Food - See Page 4)
By Bob Vosseller LONG BEACH ISLAND – John J. Lahm has a passion for fishing, writing and undersea history and he’s put each of those interests into the creation of his book, “Bad to the Bone.” Lahm, a retired crane
operator from the U.S. Navy, is a member of the Long Beach Island Fishing Club in Harvey Cedars. The Philadelphia resident released his book this past summer. It begins with the unexpected arrival of (Book - See Page 13)
Route 9 Project Gets Preliminary Approval
By Stephanie Faughnan WARETOWN – More than 100 new homes and some commercial development might be on its way after the township’s Planning Board approved the first step. The developer plans to build townhouses, affordable housing units, and a commercial building on the site, located on the east side
of Route 9, opposite Pancoast Road. Although originally referred to as Oceanaire East, property owners told the planning board they intend to change the project name. Decades ago, Herman and Marsha Zell purchased the 24-acre wooded site known as Block 241.11, Lots 12.02, 13.01 and 13.02, Block 343, (Project - See Page 5)
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