Eric Sucar

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A young baller takes her chances at one of the games at the Howell Lions Pop Warner carnival at the Pop Warner Complex in Howell, New Jersey on August 18, 2007. The fundraiser included a DJ, dunk tank, various rides, and carnical booths.
   
Three-year old Allie Wassman of Tinton Falls enjoys a ride on the merry-go-round set up at the annual Strawberry Fair held in the Monmouth Park Track parking area in Oceanport, New Jersey on May 21, 2009. The Lions Club of Oceanport held the annual event, which included rides and games, agricultural exhibits, live entertainment and tasty treats.
   
The Red Bank Regional Dance Ensemble runs through a rehearsal for their upcoming concert at the Red Bank Regional High School auditorium in Little Silver, New Jersey on January 28, 2010. The dance ensemble was rehearsing for the 2010 Winter Concert "Colors", where colors and dance will express what words cannot say. The concert features 23 dance numbers including a mix of jazz, ballet, hip hop, lyrical, modern and contemporary dance.
     
  
Nine-year old Julia Lash (foreground) of Brick, along with children of all ages, enjoy rides down sledding hill located next to the Howell Township Library in Howell, New Jersey on February 26, 2010. Children of all ages took advantage of the fresh snow left over from winter season's fourth major snowstorm.
   
Five-year old Alexa Kiernan of Oceanport participates in the Sickles Market's Annual Blueberry Pie Eating Contest held at the market in Little Silver, New Jersey on July 17, 2010.
   
Displaying his enthusiasm, fifth-grade student Andrew Hoover (middle) raises his hand in hopes that he will be picked to be an assistant for the "yo-yo show" that was held at St. Mary's School in Canandaigua, NY on June 2, 2005. The show, which included music, games, and various yo-yo tricks, was presented to grades three, four and five.
     
  
Graduates make their way to their designated area prior to the commencement for South River High School held at William C. Denny Stadium in South River, New Jersey on June 22, 2010.
   
"Wild Bill" Becker checks on the boiling crawfish in his giant tank at the Crawfish Festival held at Sussex County Fairgrounds in Frankford, New Jersey on June 3, 2006.
   
Motorcyclists make their way out of the driveway during the start of the 1st Annual Bike Run held at the Howell First Aid and Rescue Squad in Howell, New Jersey on August 14, 2010. The first annual event was held to raise funds for the First Aid and Rescue Squad.
     
  
Nine-year old Pratham Patel of Monroe marches down Sheffield Avenue during the Halloween Parade & Costume Contest held at the Monroe Community Center in Monroe Township, New Jersey on October 23, 2010. The event was sponsored by the Monroe Township Mothers Club and the Monroe Township Recreation.
   
A young patron explores the grounds of the Buck Mill Recreation Area in Colts Neck, New Jersey on August 19, 2010. The fair provided four days of rides, games, crafts, vendors, food, entertainment, and a forum for community organizations to raise awareness and money.
   
Participants Steve Kane (left) and Edward Amamea (right) both of Rumson quickly retreat from the cold waters of the Atlantic Ocean during the annual Polar Bear Plunge fundraiser held at Donovan's Reef Restaurant in Sea Bright, New Jersey on January 1, 2008. More than 150 people gathered on the beach in Sea Bright for the fundraiser, held by Sons of Ireland. The proceeds benefited Clean Ocean Action and Holiday Express.
     
  
A pair of dogs and their owners enjoy the fresh snow at the off-leash dog area in the Wolf Hill Recreation Area in Oceanport, New Jersey on January 27, 2011. When New Jersey's latest snowstorm moved out early this morning, it left behind more than a foot more of snow on the ground at parts of Monmouth County.
   
A mourner is overcome with emotion during the funeral held for the late New Jersey State Trooper Marc Castellano held at St. Rose of Lima Cemetery in Freehold Township, New Jersey on June 12, 2010. Twenty-nine year old Castellano was killed in the line of duty on June 6.
   
Campers of all ages take advantage of the warm weather during Caribbean Day hosted by the Seashore Day Camp in Long Branch, New Jersey on July 18, 2008. The event inluded a nine-piece Reggae band, limbo contests, water activites, hair braiding, virgin margaritas and lei's.
     
  
Cassondra Hadel celebrates as she makes the walk on stage during the 34th commencement of Holmdel High School held at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, New Jersey on June 20, 2007.
   
Alexis Kointworth (middle) tries to win the arm wrestling match against eleven-year old Jeffery Jackson during Harris Hill Elementary School's Fifth Grade Survivor Party in Penfield, New York on June 15, 2005. In a true battle of the sexes, Alexis succumbed to defeat but went on to beat her younger brother later in the day.
   
A young child enjoys a slice of what "Mother Nature" has to offer on a boardwalk portion of the Appalachian Trail in Vernon, New Jersey on June 27, 2006.