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Fire Company
Company to get new fire
engine by next year. PAGE 3
HEATHER FIORE
The Lawrence Sun
World-renowned Iron-
man triathlete Charlie
Plaskon shows off his
medal from last years
inaugural Ironman
triathlon in New York
City. Plaskon noted
how he gives away
most of his medals be-
cause each is just a
recognition of what he
did that particular day.
Blind Ironman
triathlete leads
charity bike ride
BY HEATHER FIORE
The Lawrence Sun
If you were to think about a
blind 70-year-old man, the terms
triathlete and Ironman prob-
ably wouldnt cross your mind.
However, Long Island resident
and motivational speaker Charlie
Plaskon is living proof that a
blind Ironman triathlete can and
does exist.
Plaskon, who has been legally
blind since birth, was the first
blind triathlete to complete an
Ironman triathlon.
Since then, he has managed to
finish eight Ironman races
around the world, his most recent
being the inaugural New York
City Ironman in August 2012.
On May 3, Plaskon visited The
Bridge Academy in
Lawrenceville to give a presenta-
tion to students about his life, ca-
reer as a triathlete, and Bike for
Bridge, the schools 100-mile
charity bike ride through
Hopewell Township, which he
was invited to lead on May 4.
Plaskon was born with Star-
gardt disease, an inherited form
of juvenile macular degenera-
tion that causes progressive vi-
sion loss to the point of legal
blindness.
At the age of 6, an optometrist
at his school told him that he
should never leave the house be-
cause it was too dangerous, ad-
vice his father and family told
him to ignore.
My dad just said to me, dont
ever use your lack of sight as an
excuse not to do something,
Plaskon said.
After Plaskon came to terms
with his condition, he made it his
mission to prove people wrong
and live his life as normally as
possible.
I dont like people telling me I
cant because I will try much
harder and invest whatever time
is necessary in order to get the
job done, he said. You loan me
your eyes and Ill show you my
determination. I have vision, I
just dont have sight.
He also wasnt going to let
something like his sight stop him
from following his dreams and
please see PLASKON, page 4
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Slackwood Fire Co.
to see a new fire
engine by next year
BY HEATHER FIORE
The Lawrence Sun
Slackwood Fire Company in
Lawrenceville can expect to see
the replacement of one of its fire
engines within the next year, as
well as updated equipment, offi-
cials said at the township coun-
cils meeting on May 7.
At the meeting, an ordinance
was introduced appropriating
funds toward the purchase of a
new engine and a new snorkel
(hydraulic platform) for Slack-
wood. This is part of the town-
ships apparatus replacement
plan, which the council devised
with the chiefs of the towns three
volunteer fire companies.
Members of Slackwood, also
known as Station 21, approached
the council in December 2012 stat-
ing the need for the new equip-
ment, said Mike Oakley, Slack-
woods fire chief.
Its four years past replace-
ment and barely serviceable, he
said. The purchase of this equip-
ment is not a want; its a need. We
understand this project is a con-
siderable amount of money, but
the equipment is desperately
needed so we can continue to pro-
vide a superior level of protection
to the residents.
Lawrences three fire compa-
please see LAWRENCE, page 7
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Plaskon holds Ironman
record for blind person
goals.
My lifes journey was started
with my fathers determination,
my mothers love and focusing,
and support from my siblings,
he said. It wasnt easy, but we
had to figure out a way.
And that he did. Plaskon
learned how to successfully live
without his sight, from navigat-
ing around with his walking
stick to using a guide to complete
the world-renowned Ironman
triathlons.
I like adventures, he said. I
work hard to get to my successes
and I use them as a springboard
to get to my next level. At 70, if
Im not having fun, then Im not
doing anything.
Plaskon currently holds the
Ironman record for a blind indi-
vidual at 12 hours and 41 min-
utes, in which he completed a 2.4-
mile swim, 112-mile bike ride and
26.2-mile marathon.
I usually do it in 15 hours,
which is a comfortable time for
me, but one day, all of the domi-
noes were in line, he said.
In the NYC Ironman last year,
Plaskon also performed at one of
his highest levels, placing first in
swimming, second in the bike
ride and third in the marathon.
In a triathlon, everything has
to be completely in place, he
said. I have to find my eyes,
which are my tether.
In each triathlon Plaskon com-
petes in, be it an Ironman compe-
PLASKON
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Health group selected for program
The Greater Mercer Public Health Part-
nership, a coalition of 14 organizations,
grantee of New Jersey Health Initiatives, a
national program of the Robert Wood
Johnson Foundation, has been selected for
the National Leadership Academy for the
Publics Health fellowship program.
GMPHPs coalition includes the United
Way of Greater Mercer County, healthcare
and public health providers representing
Capital Health Medical Center-Hopewell,
Princeton HealthCare System, Robert
Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamil-
ton and St. Lawrence Rehabilitation Cen-
ter, along with the local public health de-
partments from Ewing, Hamilton,
Lawrence, Hopewell, Montgomery, Prince-
ton, East and West Windsor and Mercer
County. The aim of the coalition work is to
make a measureable improvement in the
health of Mercer County residents.
GMPHP, is represented by a team com-
prised of Diane Grillo, Robert Wood John-
son University Hospital Hamilton; James
Brownlee, City of Trenton and Trenton
Health Team; George DiFerdinando,
Princeton Board of Health; and Toni
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County will participate in a multi-sectorial
leadership training program through the
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NLAPH is provided at no cost to the partic-
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The team will work on an applied health
leadership project that tackles an impor-
tant population health issue with the goal
of improving our populations health, com-
monly referred to as public health out-
comes.
Mercer County is ranked 12th healthiest
of the 21 counties in New Jersey, according
to the County Health Ranking and
Roadmaps program, which is designed to
help communities identify solutions to ad-
dress the specific factors known to affect
health.
The team assembled to undertake this
critical issue includes representation from
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W
ith each passing day, it
seems as though it gets
harder and harder for peo-
ple to smoke cigarettes in public.
Not that thats a bad thing, necessar-
ily. It has been medically proven, after-
all, that cigarettes are addictive and
harmful to the health of both the
smoker and the people who inhale sec-
ond-hand smoke.
But at what point are we taking the
regulation of smoking too far? Or,
rather, is there a too far when regu-
lating smoking?
Much like alcohol and gambling, cig-
arettes are a highly taxed and regulat-
ed, yet completely legal, vice.
Unlike alcohol and gambling,
though, the act of smoking itself is
harmful to others, whereas drinking
alcohol and placing a bet are not. So it
makes sense, then, that the govern-
ment is doing everything it can to pro-
tect non-smokers from being negative-
ly affected by smokers.
That deserves an obvious bravo.
The move toward healthier public
living began with the outlaw of smok-
ing inside bars and restaurants. No
longer were there smoking and
non-smoking sections; smokers had
to travel outside to enjoy a puff.
These restaurants and bars coun-
tered by building decks, porches and
other attached structures where smok-
ers could inhale, and non-smokers
could frequent at their own risk.
Next came the outlawing of smoking
in cities and publicly-owned property
such as parks and recreational areas.
Now, these health improvements
have begun to trickle down to the local
level.
Municipalities throughout New Jer-
sey are beginning to propose, and pass,
smoking bans on public property, at
parks and recreational facilities.
We applaud any move that improves
the health of the majority, but we cau-
tion municipalities to be careful not to
take it too far.
Cigarettes are not a controlled sub-
stance, so rules that govern how they
can be regulated are limited.
Earlier this year, Oregon tried to
make cigarettes a controlled substance
in their state, but that idea didnt pass
as of yet.
Were all for improved public health
and for not punishing non-smokers.
But we dont want to do it at the ex-
pense of the rights and freedoms of
smokers.
No smoking, no problem?
Is our government taking smoking bans too far?
Your thoughts
Do smokers have a right to puff outside
in public places? Are we taking smoking
bans too far, or are we not taking them
far enough? Let your voice be heard.
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Lawrence fire
companies split a
budget of $175K
nies Station 21, Station 22 and
Station 23 split an annual budg-
et of $175,000, most of which is
provided through private dona-
tions. Their operating budget also
hasnt changed in more than 30
years.
Two of Slackwoods fire en-
gines, Engines 21 and 22, were
due to be replaced this year, but
because the chiefs worked with
the council to restructure the ap-
paratus replacement plan, they
arent going to be replaced. This
saves the township around $1.2
million since a single apparatus
can easily cost up to $600,000,
Oakley said.
Township Manager Richard
Krawczun detailed how the fire
companies have worked with the
township to save a considerable
amount of money in regard to
new equipment and apparatuses.
Slackwood has Engine 21 that
was technically rescheduled for
replacement in 2013, which would
remain in service, but would not
be replaced, he said. Station 22
has also agreed to take their
pumper out of service, which was
scheduled for replacement in
2014.
The township has been plan-
LAWRENCE
Continued from page 3
please see FINAL, page 10
THURSDAY MAY 16
Crochet Corner. 3 p.m. at the
Lawrence Library. Needle
crafters who already know the
basic crochet stitches are invited
to drop in to socialize and work
on a project of their choice. Expe-
rienced needle crafter Margaret
Woo will be available to assist
individuals. Registration suggest-
ed. Call (609) 989-6920 to regis-
ter.
Chronic Neck and Back Pain. 7 p.m.
at the Lawrence Library. More
than 80 percent of the U.S. popu-
lation suffers from annoying neck
or back pain at some point in
their lives, but for some the con-
dition is chronic and debilitating.
Ronald Gonzalez, MD, specializ-
ing in physiatry, a branch of medi-
cine that diagnoses and treats
injuries or illnesses that affect
how you move, and a member of
the Medical Staff of Princeton
HealthCare System, will explore
the common causes of chronic
back and neck pain, as well as
non-surgical treatments for this
condition. Refreshments served.
Registration is suggested. Call
(609) 989-6920 to register.
Lawrence Township Affordable
Housing Board meeting: 7:30
p.m. on the third Thursday of the
month. Visit lawrencetwp.com for
more information.
FRIDAY MAY 17
Meditation Circle. 2:30 p.m. at the
Lawrence Library. Stress and a
fast-paced life see many of us
seeking alternative ways of
escape. Slow down and join Ref-
erence Librarian Ann Kerr and
reduce stress-using meditation.
Light stretching at the beginning
of the meditation hour will relax
your muscles and allow you to be
more comfortable and focused.
Registration suggested. Call
(609) 989-6920 to register.
Drum Circle. 4:30 p.m. at the
Lawrence Library. Ange Chianese
of Mercer Countys Zip-A-Dee-
Doo-Dah Entertainers will facili-
tate a beginners drum circle.
Bring your own drum or use one
of ours. Shakers, gongs, bells and
other percussion also welcome.
Refreshments served. Registra-
tion is suggested. Call (609) 989-
6920 to register.
SUNDAY MAY 19
Presbyterian Church of
Lawrenceville: Traditional wor-
ship service at 10 a.m. Preschool
Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Sun-
day school (kindergarten through
fifth) at 11 a.m. Worship in a New
Key at 5 p.m. 2688 Main St.,
Lawrenceville.
Lawrence Road Presbyterian
Church: Sunday worship 8:30
and 11 a.m. Air conditioned
and wheelchair accessible.
1039 Lawrence Road,
Lawrenceville.
The Church of Saint Ann: Roman
Catholic mass at 7:30, 9:30 and 11
a.m. and at 12:30 p.m. 1253
Lawrenceville Road,
Lawrenceville.
Hope Presbyterian Church: Sunday
school at 9:15 a.m. Morning wor-
ship service at 10:30 a.m. 140
Denow Road, Lawrenceville.
Harvest Chapel of Lawrenceville:
Coffee and hospitality at 9:15 a.m.
Adult Sunday school at 9:45 a.m.
Worship service at 10:30 a.m.
Kids ministry for ages 5 through
12 during service. 64 Phillips Ave.,
Lawrenceville.
MONDAY MAY 20
Lawrence Township Planning
Board meeting: 7:30 p.m. on the
first and third Monday of the
month. Visit lawrencetwp.com for
more information.
Lawrence Township Human Rela-
tions Committee meeting: 7:30
p.m. on the third Monday of the
month. Visit lawrencetwp.com for
more information.
TUESDAY MAY 21
Lawrence Township Council meet-
ing: 6:30 p.m. on the first and
third Tuesday of the month. Visit
lawrencetwp.com for more infor-
mation.
Facebook. 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the
Lawrence Library. Learn how to
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and use the popular social net-
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Final hearing, adoption of
funding ordinance May 21
ning the replacement of
Slackwoods apparatus for the
last three years, so it wont
have any impact on the tax
rate in future years, Krawczun
said.
We would not need to borrow
these funds to replace the appara-
tus [since weve been planning for
it], he said.
Even if we go out to bid in
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May 21.
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tition or regular marathon, he
must establish a relationship
with his guide, who is tethered to
his waist and who guides him
throughout the race. Plaskon
generally finds his guides
through Achilles International,
an organization that helps dis-
abled athletes participate in en-
durance events.
Plaskons two guides were es-
pecially crucial in the recent
Boston Marathon after the two
terrorist bombings took place.
It was my sixth time at the
race, but the uniqueness [of this
race] was the guides that came up
with me, he said. We started
the race, ran the first 10K faster
than I ever had before, then the
second 10K and the third 10K.
Across the 40K mark, we ran an
additional three miles and every-
thing was great.
We were going and my guide
said that there were police on the
course and they were saying we
had to get off. The three of us
said, were not stopping, were
going, so we pushed through the
police and ran another half-mile
down to Boston Street, and then
my guide said something was
going on.
After they neared Boston
Street, they heard there was an
explosion in a medical tent,
which Plaskon and his guides
thought was incurred by an oxy-
gen tank.
So, we blew through the first
round of police and kept run-
ning, and then, my guide said,
this is not good, Plaskon said.
There were armed guards, ma-
chine guns, helicopters, bomb
squad people, police, and they
just pushed us off of the course
at the 25-mile mark.
I had been going that long
[four hours, 31 minutes] and
thats when we changed from in-
volvement to commitment,
Plaskon said. We were pushed
off of the course into a crowded
situation with lots of panic,
yelling and screaming. That was
commitment; they [guides] never
let go of the tether.
The three of us made our way
through the crowd. Police were
blocking off streets trying to fig-
ure out when the next bomb was
going to go off or whatever they
were doing and they put us down
blind alleys. There was no way
out we were climbing over
fences, over walls, anything.
The involvement was the
race; the commitment was to sur-
vive, he said.
Although Plaskon never offi-
cially finished the race, he will
most likely receive a medal,
something he doesnt relish.
I give all of my medals away,
he said. For me, that is simply a
one-day challenge. I give all of
these medals away because its
just a recognition or acknowl-
edgement of what I did that
particular day. For me, the most
important race is tomorrows
race.
And, when asked if he would
trade in his eyes for a pair of
working ones, Plaskon said he
wouldnt.
If I had such a precious gift of
sight, I would feel as though I
would have to give up something
else, he said. I feel as though I
was put together with a purpose.
Not only would I not want nor-
mal eyes, I would request these
eyes because Im happy at this
point in my life.
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per year, which is equivalent to
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