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SOUTHERN OCEAN Times Vol. 10 - No. 31
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Local Woman May Be NJ’s Oldest Resident At 107
February 4, 2023
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–Photo by Stephanie Faughnan Three generations together at the celebration of Lucia DeClerck’s 107th birthday. By Stephanie Faughnan LITTLE EGG HARBOR – A local woman and her family dare to differ with the old saying that you should never ask a lady her age. The recent celebration of Lucia DeClerck’s 107th birthday may well make her New Jersey’s oldest resident. However, that’s not the only thing that’s noteworthy when it comes to
DeClerck’s advanced age. She’s also the proud matriarch of a family that spans over five living generations – another mark attributable to DeClerck’s longevity. It wasn’t until she fell at home and needed in-patient rehab that DeClerck relinquished some of her independence at age 100. After (Resident - See Page 4)
New Urgent Care Facility Opening In Barnegat
By Stephanie Faughnan BARNEGAT – A new health care practice coming to town may be just what the doctor ordered. Locals who either don’t have regular doctors or can’t get in to see them will soon have a new option. AtlantiCare plans to open a new Urgent Care facility in Barnegat within
the next few months. The new center will operate seven days a week as its Barnegat Village Square location, com monly referred to as the Acme shopping center. Look for signs to be added to the marquee outside on 912 West Bay Avenue. Plans are to merge the two end units on the western end of the
shopping center to create the new facility. Previously, a small circuit gym and sub shop sat in the space that has been vacant for a number of years. Albert “Al” Bille, a Bar negat Tow nship com m it teema n a nd planning board member said he was pleased yet another major medical provider had decided
to offer more local services in the community. “This is the first urgent care facility in Barnegat,” reminded Bille. “Our residents will no longer need to travel to Manahawkin or Lacey for on-demand treatment of non-life threatening illnesses and injuries.” Manahawkin attorney Eric Leboeuf recent-
ly appeared before the planning board on behalf of AtlantiCare to respond to questions pertaining to the project. One of the issues reviewed by the board was if there are enough parking spaces once the facility is up and running. Medical offices face specific requirements regarding (Facility - See Page 5)
–Photos by Surf City Fire Company Photographs inside show some of the damage to the Surf City Fire Company’s apparatus bay. By Stephanie Faughnan SURF CITY – The preservation of life and property comes first when it comes to any emergency management services. And, when a fire hits home – it’s even more personal. The Ocean County Fire Marshall determined that an electrical malfunction caused the fire at the Surf City Firehouse just days before Christmas on December 22. Although one firefighter was hurt, his injury was minor and treated at the scene. Reports indicate that the fire occurred in the apparatus bay of the Firehouse. Authorities credited one of their own firefighters with noticing the company’s fire siren was sending out a steady blast. The programmed alert served as an indicator that the firehouse’s own fire alarm system had gone off. When the investigating fi refighter left home to check why the alarm had gone off, he came (Fire - See Page 5)
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