E750 VercammenLaw News
1. St. Thomas Aquinas HS Athletics Hall of Fame Dinner April 17
2. Shillelagh Plunge for Autism on Saturday, April 18th
3. Sayreville Public Library Wills & Estate Planning Seminar April 20
4. Recent cases Stop of vehicle in DWI affirmed and guilty on observation
5. Warrantless search of car affirmed
6. No PTI for gun possession
7. DWI defendant did not have to be advised of right to testify
8. April 20th Happy 420 day
1. St. Thomas Aquinas HS Athletics Hall of Fame Dinner April 17
Friday, April 17 :00 PM – 10:00 PM
Metuchen Golf and Country Club
244 Plainfield Rd, Edison, NJ 08820,
Individual Ticket $125 per person
Dinner & dessert included
Tickets at
https://givebutter.com/sta-award-celebration-wh06ut
Congratulations to 1975 undefeated St. Thomas Aquinas Cross Country Team to be inducted into St. Thomas Aquinas HS Athletic Hall of Fame.
2026 Athletics Hall of Fame Inductees
1975 Cross Country Team with Fred Janiec, Chris Heiser, Ken Vercammen, Tom Kalanta, Bob Horvath Pete McEvoy, Gene Schreiner, Kevin Donegan and Bob Dillon- Cross Country
Megan Herka
Class of 2020, Softball
Jill Dean
Class of 2006, Gymnastics
Jeff Prosdocimo
Class of 2000, Baseball/Basketball/Soccer
Caitlin Cassidy
Class of 2007, Swimming
Amanda Miller
Coach, Swimming/Gymnastics
Kelsey Ransom
Class of 2020, Basketball
Eleni Alvarez
Class of 2021, Cross Country
St. Thomas Aquinas Athletics Hall of Fame .
The STA/BGA Athletics Hall of Fame celebrates the outstanding achievements of athletes, coaches, and team doctors who excelled and served within the Trojan athletic program. This honor recognizes exceptional dedication, perseverance, and accomplishment — and the indelible mark each inductee has left on our athletic legacy. To be inducted is to be forever part of the Trojan family.
The 1975 St. Thomas Aquinas undefeated varsity cross- country team finished with a 15-0 record. The team was so strong they took top 4 runners in 13 out of 15 races, including winning the conference championship. Chris Heiser was the school’s first State champion. Fred Janiec won the county two mile. Ken Vercammen was a 3 time all conference runner and university of Scranton star. Tom Kalanta won the 1/2 mile championship. Bob Horvath was conference 440 champ. Pete McEvoy, Gene Schreiner, Admiral Kevin Donegan and Bob Dillon were among the other standouts. Many continued on to stellar collegiate careers.
2 Shillelagh Plunge for Autism on Saturday, April 18th, 2026
The Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh, Jersey Shore, will host the 5th annual Shillelagh Plunge for Autism on Saturday, April 18th, 2026, at 16th Avenue and the ocean in Belmar, NJ. Registration is $50, and includes the plunge and a post-party at D'Jais, starring the “The Holme Band" and The Pat Roddy Band starting at 2pm
https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/Belmar/ShillelaghLeprechaunPlungeIntoSummer
3 Sayreville Public Library Wills & Estate Planning Seminar
April 20, 2026 at 6pm
Open to the public. You do not need to be a resident.
SPEAKER:
Kenneth Vercammen, Esq. Edison, (Author- ABA’s “Wills and Estate Administration book”)
Main Topics:
1. What’s new in 2026
2. Dangers If You Have No Will or documents invalid
3. Getting your Estate Planning Documents done when you can’t go to the Law Office
4. What goes into a Will
5. Power of Attorneys recommendations
Living Will & Advance Directive for Medical Care
WILLS & ESTATE ADMINISTRATION-PROTECT YOUR FAMILY AND MAKE PLANNING
This event is free & open to the public.
Registration at
https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=1717&EventID=582815&PK=
For info, contact 732-727-0212 x 121
Sayreville Library
1050 Washington Road
Parlin NJ 08859
Aziza Haque
https://www.facebook.com/events/1929203097970108
COMPLIMENTARY MATERIAL: Brochure on Wills, “Answers to Questions about Probate” and Administration of an Estate, Power of Attorney, Living Wills and Trusts.
4 Recent cases Stop of vehicle in DWI affirmed and guilty on observation State v Corkin
Following the denial of his suppression motion, the defendant Kevin J. Corkin pleaded guilty to fourth-degree criminal trespass charged in a four-count Bergen County indictment, and driving while intoxicated, charged in a motor vehicle summons. The trial judge sentenced the defendant in accordance with the terms of the negotiated plea agreement to a 180-day jail term as a condition of a two-year probationary term on the trespass conviction and a concurrent 180-day jail term plus fines, costs, and penalties on the DWI conviction. On the state's motion, the court dismissed the remaining counts of the indictment and the moving violations. At the conclusion of the sentencing hearing, the defendant surrendered his driver's license, but the custodial portion of his sentence was stayed pending the outcome of the appeal.
On appeal, the defendant argued that there was no reasonable basis to stop his vehicle. The Appellate Division affirmed the lower court, finding no error in the motion judge's conclusion that police had reasonable suspicion to conduct the motor vehicle stop based on the totality of the circumstances. Unreported Source Daily Briefing -11-17-25 Full opinion at Criminal Law- Recent Cases Vercammen Law https://njcriminallaw.blogspot.com/2026/02/stop-of-vehicle-in-dwi-affirmed-and.html
5 Warrantless search of car affirmed State v Flores In this narcotics case, the defendant Jose Flores sought reversal of the trial court's denial of his motion to suppress evidence derived from a warrantless search of his motor vehicle. The Appellate Division affirmed the trial court. unreported Source Daily Briefing - 11-25-25
Full opinion at Criminal Law- Recent Cases Vercammen Law http://njcriminallaw.blogspot.com/
https://njcriminallaw.blogspot.com/2026/02/warrantless-search-of-car-affirmed.html
6 No PTI for gun possession State v Olexa
The defendant Russell E. Olexa appealed from an order denying his motion for admission into the pre-trial intervention program following his rejection by the Camden County Prosecutor's Office. The Appellate Division affirmed the lower court. The defendant had pleaded guilty to fourth-degree unlawful transport of a handgun. Unreported Source Daily Briefing 12-12-25 Full opinion at Criminal Law- Recent Cases Vercammen Law
https://njcriminallaw.blogspot.com/2026/02/no-pti-for-gun-possession-state-v-olexa.html
7 DWI defendant did not have to be advised of right to testify State v Vizcaya
The defendant Joseph Vizcaya appealed the Law Division order affirming, on de novo review, his municipal court conviction for DWI and several related traffic offenses. The defendant was represented by counsel at the municipal court trial and did not testify. He contended the municipal court judge violated his rights by not advising him of the right to testify. The Appellate Division disagreed and affirmed the lower court. unreported Source Daily Briefing 12-30-25
Full opinion at Criminal Law- Recent Cases Vercammen Law https://njcriminallaw.blogspot.com/2026/02/dwi-defendant-did-not-have-to-be.html
8. April 20th Happy 420 day
April 20th is celebrated as an international counterculture holiday focused on cannabis consumption, culture, and legalization advocacy. Originating from a 1971 California high school code for meeting to smoke, it has grown into a widespread day for unity and celebration. Enjoy the day and stay "Grateful."
The Grateful Dead are deeply connected to this holiday's origins, as the term "420" was coined by a group of California teens known as "the Waldos" in the early 1970s, who were close to the band. The band's entourage helped popularize it as a code for consuming cannabis, making it a beloved counterculture tradition.
Key Connections to the Dead:
· The Originators: The Waldos, friends of bassist Phil Lesh, used "4:20" while searching for a hidden cannabis patch in San Rafael, near the Dead's rehearsal space.
· Spreading the Phrase: As the Waldos became part of the Grateful Dead's entourage, the slang spread among the band and crew, eventually adopted by Deadheads everywhere.
· Long Strange Trip: "420" became a, largely, worldwide code for gathering and enjoying cannabis at 4:20 p.m..
· According to National Day Calendar, 420 Day is celebrated every year on April 20, where cannabis producers, consumers and advocates celebrate and smoke marijuana.
· "Once an unconventional day, the day has become the rallying cry of those who seek to legalize marijuana for medicinal and recreational uses," the company wrote.
Dead Jersey Bands
http://gratefuldeadtributebands.com/showBandData.php?state=NJ
Cosmic Jerry Band
https://cosmicjerryband.com/shows
This Old Engine | Grateful
https://www.facebook.com/ThisOldEngine/
WAYNARD MUSIC / RAINBOW FULL of SOUND
https://waynardmusic.com/rainbow-full-of-sound
Dead reckoning
https://njdeadreckoning.wixsite.com/dead/schedule
Dead On Live
https://www.deadonlive.com/tour.php
Deadbank
https://www.facebook.com/DeadBank
lovelight band
https://lovelightband.net
Dark Star Orchestra
https://www.darkstarorchestra.net/tour/#fall-2023
Splintered Sunlight
https://www.splinteredsunlight.com/dates
American Beauty Band
https://www.americanbeautyband.net/
The Blue Highways Band
https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Blue-Highways-Band-100071089089039/
TOUR | Englishtown Project
https://www.englishtownproject.com/tour
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