The SOUTHERN OCEAN Times Vol. 12 - No. 11
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September 14, 2024
SpaceX Rocket Seen From Barnegat
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Photo courtesy of John Gennarelli A Barnegat resident captured this stunning view of SpaceX launch on his morning walk.
Dr. Izzy’s Sound News Page 16
Long Beach Township has a shorter shoreline after erosion.
Inside The Law Page 19
Classifieds Pages 22
By Stephanie Faughnan LONG BEACH ISLAND – Beach enthusiasts overwhelmingly appreciate plenty of sand between their toes as they sunbathe and build sandcastles. However, sand offers more than just recreational benefits for Long Beach Island - it’s a crucial defense against coastal erosion and storm damage.
Photo by Stephanie Faughnan
As the island’s shoreline continues to erode, maintaining adequate sand levels is vital for preserving its natural beauty and protecting homes and infrastructure. To address this pressing need, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has awarded a $54.4 million contract to Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company to (Beach - See Page 4)
Fulfill Celebrates 40 Years Of Compassion By Liz Ciocher OCEAN COUNTY – T h e Fo o d b a n k o f Monmouth and Ocean Cou nties, redubbed Fulfill several years ago, is coming on 40 years of activism in the community. Fulfill takes a lot of steps in helping secure
food and end hunger in this part of New Jersey, including running food pantries, soup kitchens and many other prog rams. Millions of meals have been provided to those in need through the help of Fulfill. “The charitable food
distribution network provides a really important, vital service. Food’s a survival need. Something you cannot go without. If you believe that people shouldn’t be hungry, food banks have a really important role to (Fulfill - See Page 5)
Photo courtesy Fulfill Food is donated and then distributed through Fulfi ll.
By Stephanie Faughnan BARNEGAT – A local man’s routine morning walk turned extraordinary on September 10 when he witnessed a rare celestial sight in the predawn sky. John Gennarelli had ventured out a little earlier than usual, hoping to catch a glimpse of the highly anticipated SpaceX Polaris Dawn mission. “I looked up and all I could say was, ‘Oh my God, there it is,’” Gennarelli recalled. “It was amazing.” What he saw was the luminous streak of the Falcon 9 rocket, which had just launched from N A S A’s K e n n e d y Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, at 5:24 a.m. Eastern Time. The rocket’s bright trail was visible across sev-
eral states, with sightings also reported in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Ohio. Florida residents could buy tickets to watch the launch in person, raising funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. However, Gennarelli considers himself lucky to catch a glimpse of history unfolding from his home hundreds of miles away. Accordi ng to the website dedicated to Polaris Dawn, it is the latest in SpaceX’s exploration efforts and includes a four-person crew aiming to achieve something never done before - the fi rst-ever commercial spacewalk. If all goes according to plan, the astronauts will (Rocket - See Page 5)
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