Track & Field event held recently at Hackettstown High School. Friends and families came out to support participants at this year\u2019s local event, and the sun even made an occasional, though slight, appear- ance to lend its support as well.

What makes this kind of event success- ful, and even possible, is the people who give of their time and energy to volunteer. When Elissa Karpf started with the Special Olympics, she began by volunteering at a volleyball event in Lawrenceville. \u201cAfter

that, I was hooked.\u201d She spent the next four years helping out, becoming involved with committee work, and then taking the posi- tion of Assistant Volunteer Coordinator. Last year she became Volunteer Coordinator for Area 3, encompassing Morris, Warren, and Sussex counties. New Jersey is divided into 13 separate areas encompassing all 21 counties.

Talk to any of the spirited volunteers at a Special Olympics event and you\u2019ll hear similar stories. Jayne Krusman is a special education teacher and the head coach for Special Olympics at Lopatcong Elementary

Richard\u2019s Eagle
project was the
planning and con-
struction of an
equipment storage
shed for the Vienna
United Methodist
Church\u2019s summer
archery program.
The shed is large
enough for the
church to store
seasonal items.

Eagle Scout, during a Court of Honor ceremo- ny held at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Hackettstown on Sunday, June 7, 2009.

Helping to celebrate his achievement were his par- ents, Richard and Patricia Hawkins of Great Meadows along with family, friends, and adult leaders and fellow scouts of Troop 416.

Troop 416 Scoutmaster Tom Williams presented Richard with the Eagle award. Mr. Williams, an Eagle Scout himself, then lead Richard and the other Eagle Scouts in attendance in the \u201cEagle Charge and Promise\u201d during which they pledged to uphold and live by the values of the Eagle rank.

The Revered James J. Craig, pastor of the Vienna United Methodist Church. gave both the innovation and benediction. Poet Edmund Baranowski, recited his original poetry about humorous challenges of the great outdoors.

Chuck Brehm, representing the Trinity United Methodist Men, Troop 416 sponsoring organization presented Richard with a plague for his leadership over the years.

the Council and told the audi- ence that by earning the Eagle rank, Richard had exceeded his initial expecta- tions.

Special guest NJ State Assemblyman John DiMaio (R-23 District) told all the scouts they will be expected by the community to face the leadership challenges of

Plaza Family Care, PC is pleased to announce the addition of Melissa M. Libert, D.O., to its Pediatric staff. Dr. Libert, her husband and 21 month old son are new resi- dents of the area. She has the understanding and com- passion new parents and relocated young families seek in a doctor.

Dr. Libert believes in answering all concerns of parents upfront. She knows how important the first line of diagnosis is when treat-

ing a patient, especially a child. This point is empha- sized by the recent Swine Flu outbreak.

\u201cParents want and deserve to know the answers and any possi- ble complications. I treat my patients and their par- ents the way I want to be treated,\u201d added Dr. Libert. Additionally, she offers late appointments

on Wednesday to accommo- date busy schedules. Plaza Family Care, PC was founded in 1973 and has two offices located in Hackettstown and Chester, New Jersey. The practice

offers eight physicians who practice in Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, Wound Care and Gastroenterology. They are open 7 days a week, 365 days a year and provide a \u2018sick-waiting- room\u2019 and \u2018well-waiting- room\u2019 for patients.

Education Department at Warren County Community College will be hosting

Health profession employment opportu- nities are growing rapidly and WCCC would like to provide the chance for anyone interested to learn about these exciting posi-

A career as an allied healthcare profes- sional offers secure and meaningful work, numerous opportunities for advancement and growth, and a chance to make a differ- ence in the lives of people who need help. Featured career opportunities will include Administrative & Clinical Medical

Technician, Certified Nurse\u2019s Aide, Dietary Manager, Rehabilitation Aide, Therapeutic Massage, Pharmacy Technician, and Dental Assistant. Preparation for these careers is offered as short-term

WCCC credit programs that will be rep- resented at the Health Career Information Night will be RN, Respiratory Care, and

The Health Career Information Night will take place from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Room 123 at Warren County Community College. The event is free and open to the public but a RSVP is required. To confirm your spot, you can call (908) 689-7613.

For more information on this program, or a full listing of courses and programs offered through Continuing Education at Warren County Community College, call

classic car \u201ctime warp\u201d with vintage, antique and a few new cars filling the spaces. There was everything from classics like a Desoto Adventurer to a new Challenger. Proud owners sat near-by in lawn chairs taking in the nice weather or sharing information about their \u201cwheels\u201d. With nearly 342 vehicles on display during the day and 2300 spectators , one might have thought that Hacketttstown had succumbed to motor madness. And that\u2019s exactly what it was.

The site was the annual Motor Madness car show held on the day before Memorial Day on the grounds of Mars Snack Foods US in Hackettstown. Presented by the Hackettstown Rotary Club, the event raised $27,600 to benefit the Joan Knechel Cancer Center at Hackettstown Regional Medical Center and Rotary programs. such as. the NORWESCAP Food Bank, The Arc of Warren County, and more.

Kevin Guyette, . the immediate past president of the club and a car show committee member, shared that for the hos- pital, the monies raised help to provide state of the art can- cer care and treatment for people with cancer, enabling them to access this care close to home rather than having to travel to Morristown, New York City, or Philadelphia.

This year the show was chaired by Jason Coe, COO of HRMC; David Rucki, Executive Director of the Hackettstown BID; and Rich Pelizzoni of The Reynolds Group, Raritan. Sponsors included Mars Snackfood, Centenary College, Johnson Dodge Chrysler Jeep, Hackettstown Ford, Kevil Chevrolet, Hackettstown Hyundai, Kia/Subaru of Mt. Olive, PNC Bank, and Warren County Community College.

Visitors walking into the show were greeted by walkway signs bearing the pictures of the famous duo Plain and Peanut M&Ms. Those familiar faces set the tone for the family atmosphere of the event which saw both adults and children admiring the vast array of vehicles..

The familiar voice of WRNJ Oldies 1510\u2019s Doc South was heard as he entertained the crowd with the sounds of golden oldies and upbeat patter. He also reminded people of the real reason for Memorial Day by asking for a moment of silence for veterans and active military person- nel.

Later, it was South who announced the day\u2019s winners, including best of show, a 1956 DeSoto Adventurer owned by Douglas Dressler of Mountain Lakes.

\u201cI was very pleased by the turnout, both exhibitors and spectators. The early prediction of rain held off some of our exhibitors, so we were off by several dozen cars \u2013 mostly in the Open Rod class \u2013 buy we had a good crowd and every- one seemed to enjoy the family-style event. MARS Snackfood is a generous host and makes sure they do every-

thing they can to make people feel welcome. This is impor- tant: Our major sponsors are almost all in the auto sales industry, and their participation in this economic climate says a great deal about their commitment to the community in which they do business.,\u201d said Guyette.