Crowds Turn out for the Monmouth County Fair
ne of the biggest, showiest examples of summer is the
Monmouth County Fair which delighted thousands
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ery corner of the Kozloski Road fairgrounds, attracting huge
crowds of fans every day during the run.
This year, the weather cooperated completely, gifting
fairgoers with humidity-free days and a night illuminated not
night, opening night, the sky was shared by the always spec-
The fair offered something for everyone. There were
crafts, food and exciting shows like the Bwana Jim Wildlife
Show; Hilby, The Skinny German Juggling Boy; Hell on
Wheels BMX Stunt Show and The Motorcycle Madness Thrill
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ing & Training; and of course, the nail-biting fun of Robinson’s
Racing Pigs.
The Monmouth County Fair is organized and presented
by the Monmouth County Park System in cooperation with
the Monmouth County 4-H Association.
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ning chickens, bunnies and livestock, to the reptile collection to a handson
petting zoo. The friendly group also offered lots of information about
the many programs available through 4-H.
There was also music on the stages each night with performances by
The Big House Band on Wednesday night; Shore Thing on Thursday night;
After the Reign on Friday night; Remember Jones and The Motor City Revue
on Saturday night; and The Last Whippoorwill on Sunday. Saturday
and Sunday also featured the children’s favorite Yosi & The Superdads.
Additional fun could be found at the Fair’s Home & Garden Competition
tent where the award-winning works of the amazing talented folks
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were displayed. Categories included crafts, needlework, art, photogra-
the Central Jersey Beekeepers Association, Deep Cut Gardens staff, and
Thompson Park Creative Arts Center staff.
The fearless got their thrills on a wide variety of kids and adult rides
provided by Reithoffer Shows. And don’t forget the fair food which was
always sinfully delicious.
To see more pictures of the fair and learn more about the many programs
brought to you by the Monmouth County Park System, visit MonmouthCountyParks.
com.
Oak Hill Academy Class of 2021 Shines with
Acceptances to Attend Top Schools
BY LORI DRAZ
Leahy, president of Monmouth University, was the guest speaker whose
for not only high school and college, but also the ever-changing landscape
and challenges of their lives ahead.
Christian Brothers Academy Model United Nations event. The American
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perfect season albeit shortened with no playoffs. These are just a few of
the highlights that the class of 2021 brought to the table this year. The
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portunity to be in school all year full time.
into the prestigious County Vocational Programs including one into High
Technology (the No. 1 Ranked STEM school by US News & World Report),
as well as Biotechnology, Allied Health, Communications, and M.A.S.T.
Similarly, many received acceptance into the Freehold Regional Specialized
Programs such as Law & Public Service, Business, and Culinary and
Hospitality Management. The school’s largest acceptances were to the
parochial schools in the area, and that totaled 16. Finally, in addition to
their public school districts, students earned the privilege to attend the
following private schools: The Peddie School, The Hun School of Princeton,
St. Edwards, St. Thomas Moore, as well as the Ranney School.
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