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by Carol Sharkey Corcoran Published 8:30am  West Orange 2018 St. Patrick's Day Parade Deputy Grand Marshal Sean McGinley, Deputy Grand Marshal Brad Squires, Grand Marshal Donald Shauger, Marisa Shauger, Grand Marshal Aide Michael D'Aries, Lisa Shauger, West Orange Parade Chairperson Sheila Parisi, Past Grand Marshal and Parade Committee Trustee Maureen O’Hara, Deputy Grand Marshal Robert Lynch Credit: West Orange St. Patrick's Day Parade  West Orange St. Patrick's Day Parade 2018 Grand Marshal Donald Shauger Credit: Shaugher Family WEST ORANGE, NJ - The West Orange St. Patrick's Day Parade is set to kick off this Sunday, Mar. 18 at 12pm and Donald Shauger, of Roseland, is being honored as the 2018 Grand Marshal. Donald will be joined on the festive day by Deputy Grand Marshal Robert Lynch, of Verona; Deputy Grand Marshal Sean J. McGinley, of Kinnelon, and Deputy Grand Marshal Brad Squires, of Long Valley. Donald and his wife Lisa have two children, Marisa and Donald and although the family now resides in Roseland he has always said he has been proud to call West Orange his hometown. Born in Newark, Donald was raised by a single mother in West Orange along with his four siblings. In 1981, Donald and his wife Lisa, founded The Shauger Group, a family owned and operated contracting company. Donald, who serves as President/CED and Lisa, the Executive Vice President, established a foundation of teamwork and top notch performance which enabled The Shauger Group to thrive and grow for more than 30 years and to become one the largest private employers in the City of East Orange.  Credit: The Shauger Group  Credit: Rob Swenson Photography Donald has served as Deputy mayor of West Orange and was Chairman of the Township of West Orange Planning Board. He presently serves on the County of Essex Workforce Investment Board and is a member of the University of Scranton Parents Executive Council. Donald is also part of the Park Avenue Club, and has served on several other Boards, such as the West Orange Recreation Advisory Board, West Orange Branch of the Team Capital Bank Board of Directors, East Orange General Hospital Foundation and the Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges.  From left: 2018 West Orange St. Patrick's Day Parade Grand Marshal Donald Shauger, and Deputy Grand Marshals Robert Lynch, Brad Squires and Sean J. McGinley Credit: West Orange St. Patrick's Day Parade  Credit: Rob Swenson Photography Donald is frequently acknowledged for his contributions to the community. He was named 2015 Citizen of the Year by the West Orange Elks Lodge No. 1590 and in 2016 was inducted into the Colgate Park Hall of Fame on West Orange’s Old Timer’s Day for his commitment to bettering the West Orange Community and its residents.  West Orange St. Patrick's Day Parade 2018 Commemorative Pin Donald is firmly committed to giving back to the community, donating money and time to countless local charities and fundraisers, including Susan G. Komen, United Negro College Fund, East Orange Education Foundation and the Newark Housing Authority Scholarship Fund. In memory of their lifelong friend, former West Orange Police Officer Timothy Groves, in 2014 Donald and Lisa established the Timothy Groves Memorial Scholarship (TGMS) within the West Orange Scholarship Fund. The TGMS benefits students in financial need who, like Officer Groves, commit themselves to various charities and volunteer opportunities. The Shaugers raise money annually for the scholarship through fundraiser events. Donald and Lisa also contribute to numerous West Orange based charitable organizations including the West Orange Cow Parade, the West Orange Energy Diet, the West Orange PAL and the Codey Fund for Mental Health. The Grotto at Our Lady of Lourdes was a gift from the Shauger and Aufiero families in 2003. Donald and his friend, former NFL punter Steve Weatherford, have spearheaded many initiatives, including a donation of 1,000 smoke detectors to needy families, a luncheon to acknowledge emergency responders who save lives during Hurricane Sandy, Thanksgiving turnkey donations to families in need, and Project Prom, an annual project created to help students to overcome adversity. Through The Shauger Group, Donald consistently donates labor, equipment, and resources to various nonprofits, such as the Apostles’ House, and emergency shelter for homeless and at risk families. The Shaugers spend every Christmas at the Apostles House bringing present to the families and they have organized two extreme makeovers of the Apostles House since 2007.  Cole Dewey, Past Grand Marshal Jere Cole, Lisa Shauger, Grand Marshal Donald Shauger, Marisa Shauger, (behind) Parade Adjutant Jeff Bogart, Grand Marshal Chief of Staff Donald Shauger, II, (behind) Lauren Shauger, Grand Marshal Aide Theresa O’Connor Shauger, Grand Marshal Aide Michael D’Aries, Parade Chairperson Sheila Parisi, Deputy Grand Marshal Brad Squires, Parade Committee Corresponding Secretary Katie Bogart Credit: West Orange St. Patrick's Day Parade The history of the West Orange St. Patrick's Day Parade goes back 65 years and can be found online here. This year, the parade was delayed by the destruction from the March 7 snow storm and will now take place on Sunday, Mar. 18. All are welcome!
 Credit: Carol Sharkey Corcoran by Carolyne Volpe Curley / Carolyne@WestEssexNOW.com Published 6:10pm  WEST ESSEX, NJ - All are invited to the many local Christmas Tree and Menorah lightings throughout the West Essex area. Listed below are many ways to ring in the holidays, join in the games, drink hot chocolates and sing some carols. CALDWELL
Saturday, Dec. 5 4:30pm - Christmas Tree - On the Green 5pm - Caldwell Fire Department Tricky Tray - 30 Roseland Ave ESSEX FELLS Thursday, Dec. 24 6pm - Christmas Tree - 307 Runnymede Road FAIRFIELD Friday, Dec. 4 5:30pm - Christmas Tree - Inside Town Hall ROSELAND Friday, Dec. 4 6:1pm - Christmas Tree - 140 Eagle Rock Avenue Sunday, Dec. 6 6:15pm Menorah - 140 Eagle Rock Avenue VERONA Saturday, Dec. 5 12pm to 5pm - Verona Fair in the Square - 600 Bloomfield Avenue WEST CALDWELL Sunday, Dec. 6 4:30pm - Christmas Tree - Crane Park Wednesday, Dec. 9 4:10pm - Menorah - West Caldwell Civic Center "Roseland Remembers" 9/11 Blood Drive; Friday, Sept. 11; 1pm to 7pm; Boro Hall, 19 Harrison Avenue9/10/2015
Published 8:36pm  ROSELAND, NJ - Roseland Boro will be hosting their fifth annual blood drive to honor the events of 9/11. Anyone interested in donating blood is invited to drop in at Borough Hall for "Roseland Remembers 9/11" on Friday, Sept. 11, between the hours of 1pm and 7pm. Prospective donors must bring with them a signed identification card or a photo ID. The event is organized each year by a committee led by Lisa Loprete-Duthie. Donors who wish to schedule a specific appointment so they can be sure they will be seen right away should call 201-251-3703. Borough Hall is located at 19 Harrison Avenue, Roseland. “I will be donating blood again this year on Friday  Credit: Lisa Loprete-Duthie Blood Donation Process The event will be organized by Community Blood Services which supplies blood and blood products to more than 30 hospitals in the New Jersey-New York region. The donation process includes registration, a brief medical screening, the blood collection and time for refreshments afterward. The entire time needed usually takes about one hour. Sterile disposable equipment is employed to take each donor’s blood with a brand new needle for each blood donation. There is no risk of getting any disease from giving blood; once the blood is taken, the needle is destroyed. General Donor Requirements Community Blood Services lists the following information for prospective donors:
Medical Screening Process
Vaccine Waiting Period Flu, Tetanus and Lyme vaccines have no waiting period at all. There is a three day waiting period for donors who receive the Hepatitis B vaccine. There is a 30 day waiting period for those donors who have had the following vaccinations:
Medications Not Permitted Anyone on medication will need to provide its name so the healthcare professional can evaluate it. Persons who are using the following medications will not be permitted to donate blood:
Travel Restrictions Due to concerns over Malaria and Mad Cow Disease, those who have traveled to the following locations will be screened and possibly deferred:
Prior to its being used, the blood donation undergoes rigorous testing procedures. In addition to blood typing, the tests include screening for hepatitis, syphilis, and HIV. One unit of blood can be separated into red cells, platelets, and plasma and may end up going to three separate individuals:
“I am grateful to my wife Lisa who has organized the by Carolyne Volpe Curley / Carolyne@WestEssexNOW.com Published 11:42am  Click through on each address to open to Google Maps; add your location to get directions. CALDWELL
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MONTVILLE NORTH CALDWELL ROSELAND
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 Click through on each address to open to Google Maps; add your location to get directions. CALDWELL
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by Carolyne Volpe Curley / Carolyne@WestEssexNOW.com Published 11:32am  Click through on each address to open to Google Maps; add your location to get directions. CALDWELL
CEDAR GROVE
ESSEX FELLS
FAIRFIELD LITTLE FALLS
LIVINGSTON
MONTCLAIR
MONTVILLE
NORTH CALDWELL ROSELAND
VERONA
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by Carolyne Volpe Curley / Carolyne@WestEssexNOW.com Published 7:20pm  Click through on each address to open to Google Maps; add your location to get directions. CALDWELL
CEDAR GROVE
ESSEX FELLS FAIRFIELD LITTLE FALLS
MONTCLAIR
MONTVILLE NORTH CALDWELL ROSELAND
VERONA
WEST CALDWELL
WEST ORANGE
by Carolyne Volpe Curley / Carolyne@WestEssexNOW.com Published 10:11pm  Click through on each address to open to Google Maps; add your location to get directions. CALDWELL
FAIRFIELD LITTLE FALLS
LIVINGSTON
MONTCLAIR
MONTVILLE
ROSELAND
VERONA
WEST CALDWELL
Published 10:30pm  ROSELAND, NJ - This week, the Roseland Library will be hosting The PuppeTree, a children’s theater and puppets performance group based out of Vermont. They will be bringing to the stage a new production of Leo Lionni's classic children's book, Swimmy, through their multimedia production which blends shadow puppets, animation, and projections. The performance is geared towards children up to age 8 and all are welcome at the free gathering which will take place on Tuesday, July 7, at 11:30am. The library is located at 20 Roseland Avenue, Roseland. Further Information
Roseland Free Public Library Library Director: Christopher Lee 20 Roseland Avenue Roseland, NJ 07068 973-226-8636 Website Hours
Roseland Library Offers T'ai Chi Chih Class; Tuesdays in July and August; 9:45am; 20 Roseland Avenue7/6/2015
Published 7:50pm  ROSELAND, NJ - This week, a new set of T’ai Chi Chih classes will begin at the Roseland Free Public Library. Both new and experienced students are welcome to join the twelve week, two-hour sessions which are taught by Roseland resident and certified T’ai Chi Chih instructor, Lee Bergman. The classes will begin on Tuesday, July 7 and will continue through Tuesday, Aug. 25, from 9:45am to 10:45am. There is no registration required and participants may choose to go as often they like; the fee is $10 per session. Roseland Library is located at 20 Roseland Avenue. T'ai Chi Chih
T'ai Chi Chih is a series of nineteen slow and gentle movements which are based on wellness principles from the Far East. These exercises are designed to circulate and balance the Chi, or energy within, and provide a wealth of health benefits. Fee
Further Information Roseland Free Public Library Library Director: Christopher Lee 20 Roseland Avenue Roseland, NJ 07068 973-226-8636 Website Hours
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