Subject: Newspaper Articles.

Here are some of my ideas at least to resolve this question: 1. I suggest that we do not limit our study to human cancers. We might much more readily gather statistics from veterenarians on levels of animal cancer in Toms River, and throughout NJ.

2. Until such time as the source of the problem is determined, We of Toms River should organize buying co-ops to alleviate the cost associated with buying bottled water for those who deem this necessary.

3.Anyone who has comments to add to these pages, please feel free to do so. I especially welcome anyone who had their water tested by independent companies (whether the news was good or bad), those who tested for radon, whatever, to please feel free to e-mail submissions to these pages. I am new to the world of cgi-bins, and if anyone local would be able to assist me in setting up a bulletin board, I would be most grateful.

It will take many years to gather the data which will prove that the health hazard does indeed exist, and whether a study of the environment should be undertaken.
The number of area citizens who rose to testify as to their own battle with cancer, thyroid problems, and lukemia, or to report the loss of a loved one or neighbor must lead any concerned individual to conclude that we have a problem here.' What we do not need is a study to determine if a problem exists; Such a study,while it might yield results, will not tell us if we can turn on our taps, plant our gardens, bathe our children, breathe the air TOMORROW. What we need is an independent, in-depth analysis of drinking water, air and soil to determine if all elements are within acceptable limits.

This information is also necessary if we ever want to sell our property here. Such a study makes sound economic sense for Ocean County.
I will have more info as it arrives. Please stay tuned.
Whatever else we do, we should protect our groundwater, soil and air. It just makes sense.