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Arbor Day
Residents plant large tree.
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HEATHER FIORE
The Hopewell Sun
World-renowned Iron-
man triathlete Charlie
Plaskon demonstrates
how he gets ready for
each of the marathons
in which he competes.
Hes dressed in full
triathlon gear, with his
tether hanging from his
waist that he connects
to his guides for each of
the races.
Blind Ironman
triathlete leads
charity bike ride
BY HEATHER FIORE
The Hopewell 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 4, Plaskon led Bike for
Bridge, The Bridge Academys
100-mile charity bike ride
through Hopewell Township.
The Lawrenceville-based
school for students with learning
disabilities invited Plaskon to
lead the ride because of his con-
veyance of determination, com-
mitment and perseverance.
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
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Residents celebrate Arbor Day by
planting a tree behind local school
BY HEATHER FIORE
The Hopewell Sun
In celebration of Arbor Day,
residents and township officials
planted a large sycamore tree
next to the new baseball field be-
hind Timberlane Middle School
on April 26.
The tree, which stands more
than 30 feet tall, was planted by
The Green Scene, a Hopewell-
based landscaping company.
Since its beginnings, Arbor
Day has stressed the importance
of including children as part of
the celebration of trees, Mayor
Vanessa Sandom said.
Conceived as a way of encour-
aging tree planting and care,
founder J. Sterling Morton of Ne-
braska persuaded communities,
civic groups, schools and church-
es to plant more than 1 million
trees on the first official Arbor
Day in 1872.
By 1885, every school class in
Nebraska City was planting trees
each year, with more than 1,000
children participating in a cele-
bratory parade.
Now, America celebrates Arbor
Day on the last Friday in April in
remembrance of Mortons birth-
day, April 22.
Hopewell Township residents
have a deep and abiding interest
in sustainable practices, which
includes preservation of our
wooded areas and habitats, San-
dom said. We in Hopewell Town-
ship commemorated Arbor Day
by planting a very large sycamore
tree near the bleachers of the ath-
letics fields at Timberlane.
This is the third year a large
tree has been graciously donated
to the Valley by The Green Scene
for Arbor Day.
Uncle Eds Creamery, a Pen-
nington-based ice cream compa-
ny, donated ice cream for the resi-
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Plaskon holds
Ironman record
for blind person
from following his dreams and
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
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School district
also held Arbor
Day art contest
dents who attended.
"Since trees are so important to
the health and beauty of the val-
ley, with the planting of this great
sycamore tree, the valley is now a
little healthier and a little more
beautiful," said Harvey Lester,
Hopewell Township Committee
member.
The Hopewell Valley Regional
School District also held an Arbor
Day art contest, which highlight-
ed students perceptions of trees.
Their work shows a very real
understanding of how important
the trees are in our lives, for fresh
air, for homes for the critters, for
protecting our soil, for places to
climb and sit under and shelter
from the sun, said Nora Sir-
baugh, member of the Hopewell
Township Environmental Com-
mission.
SCHOOL
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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.
Washington Crossing Audubon Society events
The following events are hosted by the
Washington Crossing Audubon Society.
For more information, go to washington-
crossingaudubon.org.
Join the WCAS for separate trips, each
at 8 a.m., on Saturday, May 18, with leader
Brad Merritt; and Sunday, May 19, with
leader Mark Witmer at Princeton Institute
Woods.
The Institute Woods near the Institute
for Advanced Study are an excellent place
to observe the spring migration of war-
blers and other songbirds.
Both trips are free and open to the pub-
lic. Call Brad Merritt at (609) 921-8964 with
any questions.
Directions: From Princeton, take
Alexander Street toward Route 1. At the
bend before the canal, turn right on West
Drive. Go a short distance on West Drive
and park near the entrance to Rogers
Wildlife Refuge.
Washington Crossing Audubon Society
will host a free, public presentation at 8
p.m. on Monday, May 20 by Jim Waltman,
executive director to the Stony Brook-Mill-
stone Watershed Association. Waltman
has a long history as a wildlife specialist
and environmental and conservation ad-
vocate.
This is the WCAS monthly program,
which will be held in Stainton Hall on the
campus of the Pennington School, located
at 112 W. Delaware Ave. in Pennington. Re-
freshments are served at 7:30 p.m. and the
talk will begin at 8 p.m.
Join the WCAS at 8 a.m. on Saturday,
May 25 for a free, public birding trip led by
Charles Brine and Brad Merritt at the
Negri-Nepote Native Grasslands Preserve
in Franklin Township.
Directions: From 206 at Woods Tavern,
take 514 East (Amwell Rd.). Turn right on
Route 615 South (S. Middlebush Rd.). Turn
left on Skillmans Lane. Entrance is off the
west side of Skillmans Lane, between the
two 90-degree curves on Skillmans Lane.
Contact Brad Merritt at (609) 921-8964 with
any questions.
Join the WCAS at 9 a.m. on Sunday, May
26 for a free, public birding trip led by Pat
Sziber and Franta Broulik at the Ted Stiles
Preserve at Baldpate Mountain in Mercer
County Park located north of the New Jer-
sey Washington Crossing Park.
Contact Pat Sziber at (609) 737-1189 with
any questions.
Knitting and Crocheting
Group to meet May 22
Would you like to find more
time for your knitting and cro-
cheting projects? Do you want to
meet other knitters and cro-
cheters to talk about projects and
share skills and tips?
A Knitting and Crocheting
Group will be meeting on
Wednesday, May 22. Bring your
own project, pattern and materi-
als. All ages and skill levels are
welcome.
Pre-registration encouraged by
contacting Hopewell Valley Sen-
ior Services at (609) 737-0605, ext.
692 or awaugh@hopewelltwp.org.
Raritan Canal Watch
to host walking tour
The Delaware and Raritan
Canal Watch will hold a free walk-
ing tour along the Delaware and
Raritan Canal on Saturday, May
18.
The walk will explore a less
traveled section of the canal park
between Bakers Basin in
Lawrence Township and Mulber-
ry Street in Trenton, a distance of
4.1 miles.
There will also be an opportu-
nity for a shorter walk, 2.9 miles.
Meet 10 a.m. at the canal park-
ing lot on Carnegie Road in
Lawrence. Carnegie Road can be
reached from northbound
Brunswick Avenue (Business
Route 1), north of Darrah Lane.
The tour will contrast a rural
section north of Whitehead Road
and an industrial section of the
park to the south.
Canal Watch board member
Bob Barth will conduct the walk.
For further information and
weather-related updates, call
Barth at (201) 401-3121 or e-mail
barths@att.net.
The nonprofit D and R Canal
Watch helps promote, enhance
and preserve the Delaware and
Raritan Canal State Park.
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Toddler Rock: Ages 2 to 3. Adult
supervision required. 10 a.m. to
10:30 a.m. at the Hopewell
Library. Too old for Baby Time
and not quite ready to sit through
a Story Time? Join us for singing,
dancing, and rhymes. Through
structured group activities, we
play with musical instruments,
puppets, parachutes, and more.
There is an emphasis on interac-
tion with the music and the
rhymes through singing, actions,
and props to build pre-literacy
skills. No registration required.
Story Time: Ages 2 to 5. Siblings
welcome. 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at
the Hopewell Library. These story
times introduce children to the
best age-appropriate stories in
childrens literature. Action
rhymes, songs, and felt board
activities are part of the program.
The content of each story time
centers on a different theme. An
age-appropriate craft follows sto-
ry time.
FRIDAY MAY 17
Story time: 10:30 a.m. at the Pen-
nington Library, 30 N. Main St.
Join Miss Cindy for stories, music
and crafts.
Documentary Movie: Trekkies.
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the
Hopewell Library. Interviews with
Star Trek fans and cast members
provide a look at the Star Trek
phenomenon. Rated PG. No regis-
tration required. For more infor-
mation, call (609) 737-2610.
SATURDAY MAY 18
Mommy and Me Open Play: Ages
newborn to 5. Adult supervision
required. 10 a.m. to noon at the
Hopewell Library. This is a time
for mommies and children to
socialize. Toys and coloring sup-
plies will be available for the chil-
dren. No registration required.
Drop-in Science. Adult supervision
required. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the
Hopewell Library. Are you inter-
ested in science? Do you wonder
how things work? Want to do a
fun experiment? Come try the
experiment of the month, Chem-
ical Reactions.
Author talk. 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the
Hopewell Library. Mark Di Ionno
has written a fictionalized
account of the media frenzy over
the Lindbergh kidnapping enti-
tled The Last Newspaperman.
Get a bit of local history from a
highly rated speaker.
MONDAY MAY 20
Story time: 10:30 a.m. at Hopewell
Public Library. For toddlers and
pre-schoolers. Stories, songs and
fingerplays. Registration is not
required.
Hopewell Township Recreation
Advisory Committee meeting: 7
p.m. at the Hopewell Municipal
Building, 201 Washington Cross-
ing-Pennington Road. Open to
the public. Visit hopewelltwp.org
to confirm time or for more infor-
mation.
TUESDAY MAY 21
Hopewell Township Environmental
Commission meeting: 7:30 or 8
p.m. at the Hopewell Township
Municipal Building, 201 Washing-
ton Crossing-Pennington Road.
the third Tuesday of the month.
Verify time at hopewelltwp.org.
Historic Preservation Commission
meeting: 7:30 p.m. in the
Hopewell Township Main Admin-
istration Building the third Tues-
day of the month. For more infor-
mation visit hopewelltwp.org.
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ship Police Department.
On April 27 at 8:28 p.m., Officer
William Gaskill responded to
North Route 31 for the report of
an erratic driver. Gaskill spotted
a red 1994 Ford Crown Victoria
matching the description and
made a traffic stop. Gaskill spoke
with the driver, a 39-year-old
male, who was found to have an
outstanding arrest warrant out of
Cinnaminson. He was placed
under arrest and transported to
police headquarters for process-
ing where he was charged with
maintenance of lamps, failure to
display credentials and no liabili-
ty insurance, which will be heard
in municipal court. He was later
released on the outstanding war-
rant.
On April 30 at 1:58 a.m., Sgt.
Michael Cseremsak observed a
car weaving in and out of its lane
along Route 29. Cseremsak spoke
with the driver, a 33-year-old
male, who had the odor of alcohol
on his breath. After performing
field sobriety tests, he was placed
under arrest and transported to
police headquarters for process-
ing. He was charged with DWI,
reckless driving, failure to main-
tain lane, open container and
being an unlicensed driver, which
will be heard in municipal court.
He was later released to a relative.
On May 2 at 6 a.m., Officer
Joseph Maccaquano responded to
a residence on Stout Road for a re-
port a motor vehicle theft. The
victim reported that sometime
overnight, unknown actors stole
their 2013 Mercedes Benz and
2013 Acura MDX, which were
parked in the driveway. The esti-
mated loss is approximately
$105,000.
On May 2 at 7 p.m., police re-
sponded to a residence on Apple-
wood Drive for a report of a theft.
The victim reported that some-
time between Feb. 11 and May 2,
someone took a large quantity of
jewelry from the residence. The
estimated loss is unknown at this
time.
On May 2 at 5:23 p.m., Officer
John Ferner responded to Stout
Lane for a single vehicle motor
vehicle crash. Ferner located a
BMW off the roadway into a tree.
The driver of the vehicle, a 21-
year-old male, was trapped in the
vehicle.
While speaking with the man,
Ferner detected an odor of alco-
hol on his breath. He was extri-
cated from the vehicle by mem-
bers of the Hopewell Fire Depart-
ment and transported to Capital
Health Medical Center Hopewell
Campus where he was treated for
an ankle injury.
A passenger in the BMW was
uninjured. The man was charged
with DWI, reckless driving, speed-
ing, open container in a motor ve-
hicle and failure to produce regis-
tration. He was released to his
parents and his case will be heard
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Guide is tethered to
Plasksons waist during races
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-
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 Interna-
tional, an organization that helps
disabled athletes participate in
endurance 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.
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Street, they heard there was an
explosion in a medical tent,
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thought was incurred by an oxy-
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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,
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yelling and screaming. That was
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point in my life.
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