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Water Pollution

(FroniPM«l> level* exceeding (he maximum recommended oneantratiM in milligram* per liler Thi* documented presents of excess nitrate* in the area implicate* the presence of other related con1 tuminant* ” THE FREEHOLDER '»eve* that nitrates in .■ss of normal concentration, often in shallow v^cUs, may he an indication ol seepage from ’livestock manure deposits, or overfertilized fields or septic tank systems "In some polluted wells, nitrate may also be present in concentrations greater than one mg I and is even more hazardous to infanta,” Thornton wrote the commissioner "Also the possible associated presence of viruses and (heir known relation to birth problems must be

assessed.” THORNTON SAID the presence of shallow wells and the rural nature of the township "calls for a, look at possible concentration of herbicides and pesticides in the grourtRwater ” According to the freeholder. “We must attempt to either pfove or disprove the relation of agriculture to these elevated nitrate levels." HE SAID THE presence of an active landfill in the Cold Spring area coupled with the taping of shallow aquifers for drinking water make the need for a groundwater check for organic solvents and hydrocarbons all the greater "A scan for heavy metals is absolutely necessary due to their documented relation to fetal abnormalities,” he added “The nitrate con-

tamination of wells in this area may indicate other related problems, and the above recommended environmental testing must be carried out as soon as possible,” Thorton stressed. ••FURTHERMORE, experts at the state Dept, of Health and the state Dept, of Environmental Protection must review this birth problem occurrence and lend their expertise*to the possible environmental causes, what should be looked for both in known problems wells and nearby control wells, and what the solutions may be to any problems uncovered. "This is crucial at this time,” Thornton stressed. THE FREEHOLDER'S concerns were somewhat echoed by a Fishing Creek resident Monday night during a meeting in Lower ToCvnship Hall to discuss the need for spraying against gypsy moths.

During a portion of the meeting dealing with the controversial spray Sevin, Scott McGonigle related that his beagle bitch had given birth to three abnormal fetuses and there had been unusual oc■currences with quail he was raising. BUT. HE SAID that while Sevin may have caused the problems, so too may have other insecticides and herbicides routinely sprayed by farmers to control other insect and weed pests. According to the Newark Star .Ledger article, a three-year state study on drinking water supplies found the presence of low levels of pesticides most prevalent in agricultural areas. According to the report, however, the trace chemicals don’t poce an immediate public health threat; and in most cases, Garden State water quality exceeds federal potable . water standards.

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BURLEIGH - Eleven Middle Twp. elementary school children escaped with only minor cuts and bruises Monday afternoon when their school bus was hit and flipped on its side by a Twp. police car. which was virtually demolished. The driver of the squad car. Ptl. Anthony Saduk, 23. of Court House, suffered multiple cut* of the hands and head requiring over thirty stitches. The bus driver, David Kendrick, 22, of N. Wildwood, was treated for minor cuts and bruises. State police cited Kendrick for failure to yield the right of way as he was crossing the Garden State Parkway at Sheeibgy Road, after picking up the children shortly after 4 p.m. Officer Saduk wan Pinelands

driving at a normal rate of speed south o: the Parkway when his vehicle struck the left rear of the bus. The impact am! for-, ward momentum tossed the bus on its right side, appearently popping open the rear emergency door. The has came to rest on the grass medium. According to police, the only apparent damage to the bus was a few dents and scratches, and it may be back in service soon. The left side and front of the police car were pushy! in. One of a fleet of five new cars, the cruiser had only 556 miles on it. Police attributed the solid construction of the bus to the lack of serious injury among students, most of whom appeared more shaken then injured by the ordeal.

(From Page l) tourist industry ip Cape May County will beaome a thing of the past. We can stop this trend, however, if the Pinelands’ proposals for Cape May County are modified so that yearround housing sites are provided for adequately on the mainland. I feel it is important for you to listen very carefully to the proposals put forth by the Cape May County Planning Board. They have examined the soil types, they know and appreciate the area’s environment, and they understand the housing trends that are developing in Cape May County. Freeholder Gerald Thornton THE CHALLENGE WHICH HASN’T been met in this '• plan is that the policymakers (Pinelands Commission) must balance the environmental needs as well as the needs of the traditional family unit. I emphasize this hasn’t been done... County and local officials must be convinced not only of the value of this proposed plan, but also of the feasibility of the drastic intervention strategies that are being mandated by this plan on the county and local govemment’s historical area of authority and responsibility... There must be an accounting of the growth that will be permitted by the Pinelands Plan ... which must then be compared to the projected population increases acknowledged in Commission reports... WE VIEW THE DENSITY PROVISIONS currently being discussed as being an inflexible zoning mandate, not a general guide where local planners can use commonly accepted principles... We strongly endorse and support Transfer of Development Rights ... We are of the belief that major adjustments will be required in density consideration to permit the TDR concept to work... We appreciate the necessity for compromise and negotiation in some areas, but it must be by both sides and in genuine good faith. We will make alternative proposals to the Pinelands staff and Commission prior to August 8... We strongly recommend legislation amending the August 8 deadline. No plan of this consequence can be given proper attention and deliberation in such a short time. We recommend a six month extension at the minimum.