Saturday, October 11, 2025
Monday, September 8, 2025
Tim Mccloone and Shore AC SAC president Joe Compagni at Asbury Sheehan 5k
Tim McLoone NJ Hall of Fame 2018 INDUCTEE - ENTERPRISE
Tim McLoone
Restaurateur, musician, humanitarian
Born: In Staten Island, New York
Raised in: East Orange, New Jersey
Lives in: Little Silver, New Jersey
New Jersey Hall of Fame, Class of 2018: Enterprise
If you spend enough time in bars and restaurants you might start to believe you could run one. As a working musician, the thought crossed Tim McLoone’s mind. It turned out he was right—many times over.
McLoone was raised on the grounds of veterans’ hospitals in Staten Island and East Orange, where his father worked in administration. As a teen, he attended Seton Hall Prep in West Orange, immersing himself in running track and cross country. Then it was off to Harvard, where he was a track All-American.
Music was McLoone’s other passion. He began taking piano lessons at age 7, picked it up again at about age 12, and had his first band by the time he was a senior in college. After college, he continued to play in bands for many years. He also parlayed his interest in athletics and knack for entertainment into a career in sports media.
By the age of 39, McLoone had tired of working the club circuit. Thinking he could make a go of it in business, he bought the Rum Runner, a bar and restaurant on the Shrewsbury River in Sea Bright. “I went into the restaurant business blindly,” he told a reporter for Community Magazine. He may have been blind, but he had a vision. He also had friends and backers who could help in a variety of ways—including Bruce Springsteen, who showed up unannounced (and in costume) to play a Halloween set with his band shortly after McLoone reopened the Rum Runner in October 1987.
Today, McLoone’s restaurant corporation has 11 New Jersey locations, mainly in Monmouth County, but also in West Orange, Bayonne, and Fords. Having carved out his first business success at the Jersey Shore, McLoone was on board for the birth of Pier Village in Long Branch with his McLoone’s Pier House location and for the rebirth of Asbury Park with McLoone’s Supper Club.
Seeking to do more, McLoone founded Holiday Express in 1993. The nonprofit, nonsectarian organization is dedicated to bringing music, gifts, and holiday cheer to those less fortunate. Today the Holiday Express team numbers about 2,500 volunteers, including more than 150 professional singers and musicians. Among them is McLoone’s own longtime band, Tim McLoone and the Shirleys.
Throughout, McLoone has had his parallel career in media. He was part of the Emmy Award-winning broadcast team for the New York and Los Angeles Marathons; directed the U.S. Men’s Olympic Trials in 1998; and served as musical director of the Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting Ceremony for NBC from 1998 to 2000. Additionally, he has been arena announcer at the Prudential Center in Newark for Seton Hall Men’s basketball and the New Jersey Nets.
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
50th Anniversary of the 1975 St. Thomas Aquinas undefeated varsity cross- country team Chris Heiser [in photo] was the school’s first State champion.
50th Anniversary of the 1975 St. Thomas Aquinas undefeated varsity cross- country team
This featured the school’s first undefeated varsity team finishing 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 [in photo] 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, and Bob Dillon were among the other standouts. Many continued on to stellar collegiate careers.
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Woodbridge Library Wills, Estate Planning & Probate Seminar
Woodbridge Library
Wills, Estate Planning & Probate Seminar
October 27, 2025, at 6:30
This event will take place in-person at the Woodbridge Main Library.
Free program open to the public, you do not need to be a Township resident to attend.
WILLS & ESTATE ADMINISTRATION-PROTECT YOUR FAMILY AND MAKE PLANNING EASY
SPEAKER: Kenneth Vercammen, Esq. Edison, NJ (Author- Wills and Estate Administration by the ABA)
Main Topics:
1. What’s new in 2025
2. Dangers If You Have No Will or documents invalid
3. Getting your Estate Planning Documents done when you can’t go into a law office
4. What goes into a Will
5. Power of Attorneys recommendations
6. Living Will & Advance Directive for Medical Care
7. Avoiding unnecessary expenses and saving your family money
This is where anyone can register :
https://woodbridge-nj.libcal.com/event/15153018
For questions about registration to this program please contact Najea Grimes Library Associate
Woodbridge Public Library George Frederick Plaza
Woodbridge, NJ 07095 732-634-4450 ext.7117
https://www.facebook.com/events/edit/474925225716054
COMPLIMENTARY MATERIAL: Brochure on Wills, “Answers to Questions about Probate” and Administration of an Estate, Power of Attorney, Living Wills, Elder Law, and Trust.
Can’t attend? We can email you materials Send email to VercammenLaw@Njlaws.com
Free Will Seminars and Speakers Bureau for Groups
SPEAKERS BUREAU
At the request of senior citizen groups, unions, and Middlesex County companies and organizations, the " Speakers Bureau " is a service designed to educate citizens about how laws affect their lives and how the judicial system operates. We have attorneys available to speak to businesspersons, educational, civic and social organizations on a wide range of topics during business hours. If your organization in Central NJ would like to schedule a Will & Estates seminar, call Kenneth Vercammen’s Law Office at 732-572-0500 or email Vercammenlaw@njlaws.com
10 years ago the AARP Network Attorneys of the Edison/Metuchen/Woodbridge area several years ago established a community Speakers Bureau to provide educational programs to AARP and senior clubs, Unions and Middlesex County companies. Now, Ken Vercammen, Esq. and volunteer attorneys of the Middlesex County Estate Planning Council have provided Legal Rights Seminars to hundreds of seniors, business owners and their employees, unions, clubs and non-profit groups
Details on free programs available
These quality daytime educational programs will educate and even entertain. Clubs and companies are invited to schedule a free seminar. The following Seminars are now available:
1. WILLS & ESTATE ADMINISTRATION-PROTECT YOUR FAMILY AND
MAKE PLANNING EASY
2. POWER OF ATTORNEY to permit family to pay your bills if you are temporarily disabled and permit doctors to talk with family
All instructors are licensed attorneys who have been in practice at least 25 years. All instructors are members of the American Bar Association, New Jersey
State Bar Association, and Middlesex County Bar Association. All programs include free written materials.
You don't have to be wealthy or near death to do some thinking about a Will. Here is your opportunity to listen to an experienced attorney who will discuss how to distribute your property as you wish and avoid many rigid provisions of state law.
Topics discussed include: Who needs a Will?; What if you die without a Will (intestacy)?; Mechanics of a Will; "Living Will"; Powers of Attorney; Selecting an executor, trustee, and guardian; Proper Will execution; Inheritance Taxes, Estate Taxes $14,000 annual gift tax exclusion, Bequests to charity, Why you need a "Self-Proving" Will and Estate Administration/ Probate.
Sample materials: Hand-outs on Wills, Living Wills/Medical Advance Directive, Power of Attorney, Probate and Administration of an Estate, Real Estate, Working with your Attorney, Consumers Guide to New Jersey Laws, and Senior Citizen Rights.
SPEAKERS BUREAU
At the request of senior citizen groups, unions, and Middlesex County companies and organizations, the " Speakers Bureau " is a service designed to educate citizens about how laws affect their lives and how the judicial system operates. We have attorneys available to speak to businesspersons, educational, civic and social organizations on a wide range of topics during business hours.
In today's complex world, few people can function successfully and safely without competent legal advice. In order to insure your estate plans are legally set up, you need to know exactly where you stand so that you can avoid possibly catastrophic mistakes impacting both you and your family.
About the speaker: Kenneth A. Vercammen is a trial attorney in Edison, NJ. We is the author of the American Bar Association’s book “Wills and Estate Administration”
He is co-chair of the ABA Probate & Estate Planning Law Committee of the American Bar Association Solo Small Firm Division. He is a speaker for the NJ State Bar Association at the annual Nuts & Bolts of Elder Law & Estate Administration program.
He was Editor of the ABA Estate Planning Probate Committee Newsletter. Mr. Vercammen has published over 150 legal articles in national and New Jersey publications on litigation, elder law, probate and trial topics. He is a highly regarded lecturer on litigation and probate law for the American Bar Association, NJ ICLE, New Jersey State Bar Association and Middlesex County Bar Association. His articles have been published in noted publications included New Jersey Law Journal, ABA Law Practice Management Magazine, and New Jersey Lawyer. He established the NJlaws website www.njlaws.com which includes many articles on Estate Planning, Probate and Wills. He is a member of the AARP and often lectures to groups on the importance of an up to date Will, Power of Attorney and Living Will.
KENNETH VERCAMMEN & ASSOCIATES, PC
ATTORNEY AT LAW
2053 Woodbridge Ave.
Edison, NJ 08817
(Phone) 732-572-0500
(Fax) 732-572-0030
www.njlaws.com
Monday, August 25, 2025
Monday, August 18, 2025
Bradley Beach 5k photo
Wonderful 5K run on Saturday in Bradley Beach. We had a full team if 21 club members among more than 1.500 participants.
Welcome Wakefern new club members: Erick Charette, Corey Thistle and Justin Thomas. Happy to have the new additions to the club.
Find photos and results in the website.
Sunday, August 3, 2025
Sunday, June 22, 2025
June 28 Join the Rumson Hash for some fun at the Jersey Shore this summer
June 28 Join the Rumson Hash for some fun at the Jersey Shore this summer . The Annual 10 Bar 10 Mile Hash R*n starts at 10:17 or thereabouts at the Long Branch Train Station in Long Branch, NJ (They won't start until the train from NYC arrives). Participants can run, walk, bike, drive, scooter, skateboard or whatever to many great Jersey Shore bars while getting a little exercise (but don't drink and drive!). There are many places for you to call it quits if you feel you have had enough. We hope to make it all the way to Asbury Park, home to many great restaurants, pubs, and other fine establishments to go along with the lively boardwalk and expansive beach. So come join us on June 28 and get a little Rumson Hash in you this summer. You know you want to. On- on from Kojack
Sorry if this is a Dup but we did not want to miss anyone
July 19, 2025 Summer Freezing Cold Hash Run
at the Shark River 10:17am
Start 415 S. Riverside Dr
Neptune, NJ 07753
[Shark River Hills]
Trail set by “hare” The Senator Ken Vercammen [The runner in the red, white & blue flag shorts Captain America)
To attend or help out email to Kenvnjlaw@yahoo.com
https://www.facebook.com/events/1288870399909120/
Park on Vernon Ave. off Riverside Dr. [No parking on Riverside Dr.]
Clean Bathrooms are at Neptune MUNICIPAL MARINA 149 South Riverside Drive Neptune NJ 07753, 2nd floor
Look for the Hash skull banner at the start. Wear skull or pirate clothes. Sorry if this is a dup but we did not want to miss anyone
Beer check, eagle trail and auto hasher/walker trail. You don’t even need to run.
To attend or help out email to Kenvnjlaw@yahoo.com
Prizes provided by Kenneth Vercammen Law Office
$5.00 Hash cash if not already on the Rumson HHH email list.
If you have any old liquor booze someone gave you as a gift and you would not drink yourself, donate your old liquor for the pre run and post-race party. Also, if you have any old trophies you want to get rid of, bring to the run and we will use a special prizes.
No Fee for Rumson HHH that have set a trail in past year.
Please bring a canned food donation for St. Matthews Edison Food Bank. You must be over 21 years old to participate. [previously Freezing Cold Hash Run]
Bring your beach chair.
8:00am Help set up & Pick up your DWI mints, Coozie, bandanna, pen and other free items. BYOB, and many hashers will bring extra
10:00 Star-Spangled Banner
10:05 Group photo with Senator Vercammen in front of office
10:17 Run begins
A fun time is guaranteed! No times are recorded. A sense a humor is a must. Prizes and giveaways at the post-race social!
Since we don’t seek sponsors we decided to put the registration fees for the beers at post run instead of Yellow shirts.
See past videos of fun at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hB-A7he7-bc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTMYQ5FVAYw
Sunday, June 1, 2025
2025 Avon 5K Run Wafefern team Saturday May 31, 2025
2025 Avon 5K Run/Walk
Saturday May 31, 2025Avon By The Sea, NJ 07717
Very nice run/walk this morning at the Avon 5K. 
Thursday, May 1, 2025
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Sunday, April 6, 2025
Upcoming Running Races for Charity often participated by Kenneth Vercammen. Rev 4/2/25
Sun, May 11 2025 Run The Hook 5K/10K 8:30 https://runsignup.com/Race/Register?raceId=144533
5/17/2025 NJ Sharing Network 5k 8:30
https://www.sharingnetworkfoundation.org/5k
5/17 Commotion by Ocean 10:17am
5/24/25 Spring Lake Five Mile Run Saturday 8:30am then free food at Bar A. https://www.springlake5.org
5/25/25 Navesink 1-mile swim 7:45 AM Nav-e-sink park near Bank or Post office
https://raceforum.com/navesink
5/26/2025 North Brunswick Memorial Day 5k 8:30am North Brunswick Community Park Route 130 South
https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/NorthBrunswick/NB5K
5/31 Avon 8:30
Jun 7, 2025 Saturday Peyton's Promise 5K Run for CDH Research Sea Isle City
June 10th • June 24th • July 8th • July 22rd
RVRR Summer series Tuesday night Donaldson Park Highland Park 7pm https://www.rvrr.org/races/summer-series kids 6pm
Sat 06/14/25 Red Bank Classic 5k 8:30
June _____ Terry Bolan Allenhurst 5K Sat 8:30
https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/Allenhurst/TerryBolanAllenhurst5K
June 21 SGT Nutter 5K 9am Sea Girt
https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/SeaGirt/SGTNutter5K
Sat 06/21/25 The CulleyStrong Foundation "You Are Not Alone" 5K Run/ Walk Wall, New Jersey Running - 5K
Sun 06/22/25 Nicole's Heart 5k Run/Walk Lincroft, New Jersey Running - 5K; Walking - 5k
6/22/25 ELLIOTT DENMAN NJ INTERNATIONAL TRACK & FIELD MEET
Event Date: Sunday, Monmouth Univ
Community 1 Mile Stroll Open To All 4:55 PM
https://www.shoreac.org/schedule-of-events.html#/
06/23/25 President’s Cup 5K
June 28/2025 Red, White & Blue 5K 8am Sat Clark, NJ 07066 US https://runsignup.com/Race/Events/NJ/Clark/OakRidgeParkRedWhiteBlue5K
Jun 28 10 Mile, 10 Bar run/bike 10:17 starts Long Branch Kojak is hare
6/29 Ocean running club 8am
https://oceanrunningclub.org/events/
July 4 2025 Hazleton 5k 8:30 AM
https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Hazleton/IndependenceDayCharityEvent
Ocean running club ORC 5k
_____ @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Tuesday
Winding River Park
Toms River, New Jersey https://oceanrunningclub.org/events/ / ORC Summer Series starting on Tuesday,
Jul 12 7:30AM Sea Bright Andy Rooney Ocean Mile Swim 7:30AM Saturday
July 20 Ken V Neptune Hash run
7/16 Woodbridge Pizza 4 miler 7pm Wednesday Wakefern Shoprite supports
https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/Sewaren/DowntownWoodbridge4MilePizzaExtravaganza
____ Deal FAST & FURIOUS 5K 8am $100
July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 FARC Summer Series Monmouth Battlefield State Park, NJ 5K 6:45 PM
July 7, 14, 21, 28, 2025 Monday Nights, 6:45
LAKE TAKANASSEE SUMMER SERIES
https://www.shoreac.org/lake-takanassee-series.html#/
Event Location: Lake Takanassee – 800 Ocean Avenue, Long Branch, N.J. – Parking behind St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church
7/19 Summer Senator Vercammen hash run 10:17am
JULY 26, 2025 NAVESINK 4 MILE RUN 8:30
https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/Middletown/Navesink4
7/27 East Brunswick 5K Run/Walk Supporting Veterans VFW 9am Sun
https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/EastBrunswick/Benefit5KRunWalk
August 2nd Sea Girt 5K 8:30am
8/3/25 Long Branch 1 Mile Ocean Swim 8am
https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/LongBranch/LongBranchOceanMileSwim
8/6/25 Ken swims 66 laps of pool and runs 6.5 miles [not a race]
8/7 Ken bikes 66 miles- Neptune- Sandy Hook-Manasquan-Neptune [not a race]
8/9 Asbury Park Sheehan Classic 5k 8am SAC
https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/AsburyPark/AsburyPark5K
____ Dillon Wall High School Ocean Mile Swim in Sea Girt 8:00 am
www.raceforum.com/
8/16 Bradley Beach 5k 8:30am http://www.eliteracingsystems.com/wp2014/events/bradley-beach-5k-10/
__ RVRR pub crawl
8/23/25 Lacey 5k 8:30am
https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/ForkedRiver/Lacey5K
_____JSRC Day at the Races Monmouth Park member picnic
https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/Oceanport/JSRCDayattheRacesPicnic
8/30/25 Belmar 5 8:30 https://www.belmar5.com/Race/NJ/Belmar/BelmarFiveMileRun
More Central Jersey & Shore charity races at:
https://www.compuscore.com/upcoming-races
Freehold Area Running Club www.farcnj.com
https://snfvvwhq.rsupartner.com
Metro Race Forum www.raceforum.com
Jersey Shore Running Club http://www.jsrc.org/webpages/races.htm
https://newjersey.usatf.org/disciplines/long-distance-running/long-distance-running-calendar
http://www.bestrace.com/2021schedule.html
https://www.linmarksports.com/events
Open Water swims
https://raysnotebook.info/ows/schedules/New%20Jersey.html
9/ 6 Fallen Heroes 5k Memorial Run Bar Anticipation, Lake Como 5k 9:00
https://raceroster.com/events/2024/89695/2024-fallen-heroes-5k
https://www.facebook.com/www.njfmba.org/
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