1 1:08 PM Page 1 Change To Capital—I Did! Bob Conner, Mints Insurance Our Focus Is You. Member FDIC 175 S. Main Road & 1234 W. Landis Avenue, Vineland, NJ • 856.690.1234 Se Habla Español CapitalBankNJ.com I N S I D E : PRIZEWEEK PUZZLE: PG. 14 • CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NEWSLETTER • CHEF COMPETITON VOLUME 8 | ISSUE 31 | SEPTEMBER 2, 2015 CLASSIFIEDS: PAGE 23 CONNECTING YOU TO SOUTH JERSEY. WEEKLY. ART OF TWO PALETTES Frank Discussions EVENT RAISES FUNDS, AWARENESS FOR ELWYN NJ Congressman Frank LoBiondo, talks with Grapevine staffers on topics ranging from casino 10th annual event honors artists closures, lost jobs, sports betting, immigration, and Iran to Donald Trump as President. with disabilities. ongressman Frank LoBiondo took time out last week to visit the SNJ Today facilities at the CGlassworks Complex in Millville. While on site, he visited with The Grapevine’s editorial board, including Mike Epifanio, Deborah Ein and Mickey Brandt. The infor- mal Q&A session was a familiar meeting as LoBiondo visits The Grapevine once every year at around this time, whether it is an election year or not (LoBiondo’s seat is not up for election in November 2015). GRAPEVINE: Let's start out with jobs. Since the last time you sat down with our editorial board, four casinos have closed and about 8,000 jobs have been lost. The casi- Event co-chairs Macleod Carre and Robert Odorizzi no industry has always been the largest industry in your (left) join Elwyn New Jersey’s Sue Sauro (seated) district in terms of employment and as an economic cata- and clients who use the organization’s handicap lyst for the region. Are there things you can do at the fed- accessible van—another van is desperately needed. eral level to alleviate the sting of those job losses? LOBIONDO: It’s devastating for thousands of men and n Wednesday, September 16, Elwyn New women to be put out of work, some without a prospect of Congressman Frank LoBiondo chats with Grapevine editorial board Jersey will once again host its annual finding other work and what it’s meant with the ripple Ofundraiser, Art of Two Palettes, in an member Mickey Brandt (left) and Publisher Mike Epifanio (center). Not pictured: Managing Editor Deborah Ein. PHOTO: STEVE DEFELICE effect on the rest of the economy. Even though casinos are effort to raise much-needed funds and awareness completely under the control of state government and the about the mission of the non-profit organization. feds have nothing to do with their operation, when this This year’s event will be the tenth annual as hit, I partnered with [Democratic] Senator Cory the community is invited to enjoy art, entertain- Residential Customer Residential Booker…on a National Emergency Grant (available to com- ment, fine food and spirits on the grounds of munities that have large, unexpected economic events Elwyn New Jersey at 1667 East Landis Avenue in Local causing significant job losses). Vineland (just east of Main Road). ECRWSS N.J. Commissioner of Labor Hal Worth took time and The “totally tasteful event” will feature deli- put together an airtight application [which resulted in] a cious food from some of the area’s finest gourmet $30 million grant for retraining [for positions in both restaurants, wine and vodka bars, and a sampling existing businesses and those we want to attract.] of fine craft beers. Fine art objects will be fea- GV: How about efforts to help shore up Atlantic City’s tured in a live auction, and spectacular, themed tourism market? gift baskets will be featured in a silent auction. LOBIONDO: As terrible as Sandy was, some of what New this year, will be the addition of local Continued on page 22 Continued on next page ing Vineland Industrial Park Route and the gested fare of $1 per trip. The registration Program Grant. A total of $100,000, subject I News in Brief NJ TRANSIT 553 and 408 Routes.” forms are available on the bus, at the One to availability of funds, is anticipated to be Deputy Director Doug Long, who serves Stop Career Center currently located at 275 accessible to eligible non-profit organiza- as Co-Liaison to the Department said that North Delsea Drive in Vineland or online at tions. Eligibility requirements include New Bus Route for the County “the bus will operate from 6 to 9 a.m. and www.ccoel.org. The 18-passenger bus is being a non-profit entity operating in New The Cumberland County Department of 3:15 until 6:15 p.m. to accommodate riders’ ADA compliant and has heat and air condi- Jersey with evidence of a gleaning program Workforce Development is rolling out a work schedules. The public may obtain the tioning for rider comfort. for a minimum of two years within the past new transportation service route in the City transportation schedule by calling the Funding is provided by NJ TRANSIT three calendar years. of Vineland starting Monday, August 31. Department of Workforce Development at through the Congestion Mitigation and Air Gleaning Support Program funds should Freeholder Director Joe Director 856-451-8920, or online at www.ccoel.org or Quality (CMAQ) Grant. be used to support “gleaning activities.” Derella said “the service area will include at one of the many of the community organ- This means gleaning the local New Jersey the East and West Boulevard corridor with izations, faith-based centers as well as gov- Grants Available for Gleaning farm fields, collecting such gleaned locally key connections to the Vineland ernment offices. The schedules are also Organizations grown products and distributing the prod- Transportation Center, the Vineland available in an accessible format upon New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture ucts to New Jersey organizations to help Produce Auction and the New Jersey request for individuals with disabilities.” Douglas H. Fisher has announced that the feed the state’s hungry. The Public Notice, Veterans Memorial Home. The Route pro- Registration for the Vineland Area Department of Agriculture is accepting Eligibility Requirements and Application vides a convenient connection to the exist- Connector is required and there is a sug- applications for the Gleaning Support are posted at www.nj.gov/agriculture/ grants/gleaninggrants.html. The funding for the grants comes from the State Food Purchase Program, for which $6.8 million was allocated this year to be distributed quarterly to the state’s six food banks to purchase healthy food, with a priority on buying locally grown produce from New Jersey farmers. For more details, call 609-292-0337. Afterschool Programs Key to Developing Youth Cumberland County has the highest percentage of births to females aged 10 to 19 in the state. Supervised afterschool time is a key to combating that statistic and oth- ers that reflect poorly upon our area. The YMCA of Vineland is dedicated to offering afterschool programming that supports key social-emotional, cognitive, and physical development to improve the quality of life of young people. Registration is going on now through the school year. The YMCA’s afterschool programs offer activities in a caring and safe environment. These are located at all of Vineland’s ele- mentary schools, two middle schools, and at the YMCA. In the Vineland YMCA’s afterschool program, children receive homework help, physical activity through the Horizon Healthy U and Reebok pro- grams, arts and crafts, and STEM activi- ties. Financial assistance is available to those in need. For more information about the YMCA’s afterschool program, contact 856-691-0030 or visit www.ccaymca.org . Clothing Drive to Assist Domestic Violence Victims Gateway Community Action Partnership’s Salem Family Success Center, 14 New Market St., Salem, is conducting a clothing drive through September 30 to assist women and their families impacted by domestic violence while calling atten- tion to this disturbing societal issue. SEPTEMBER 2, 2015 The center is seeking new or gently | used undergarments for women and their children. Agencies and organizations par- ticipating are urged to attend when dona- tions are made and are welcome to share information about their services. the grapevine For more, call 856-935-0944 or e-mail } Kristen at [email protected]. I 2 { WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 Open 7 Days A Week 585 N. Delsea Dr. • Vineland PALETTES Mon.–Sat. 9–8 • Sun. 9–7 856-507-8882 “Art of Two Palettes” Fundraiser. Visit us at our 2nd location: 6531 Crescent Blvd. • Pennsauken • 856-330-4325 (Continued from cover) 1667 E. Landis Ave., Vineland. 6–9 p.m. www.besthomefurnitureoutlet.com Friends of Elwyn New Jersey gather for artist George Perez who will serve as gourmet food tasting and art auction. We’ve Moved! Check Out Our New Store! emcee while sharing his own artwork and Silent auction of themed gift baskets, musical stylings. Perez will be joined by live art auction, art sale, Wheaton Arts Back to School singer Ana Saull, as well as perennial par- decorative items sale, music by the Special ticipants in the Art of Two Palettes event, Cumberland County College Jazz Band the Cumberland County College Band and and the Elwyn New Jersey Choir, art and the Elwyn New Jersey Choral Group. music by local artist George Perez, event tarting $ The event takes place from 6–9 p.m. Emcee. Gourmet food from area restau- S at 188 While the Art of Two Palettes is traditional- rants, wine and vodka bars. $50 per ly an outdoor event, it is a rain or shine gig, person (all inclusive) To reserve tickets Twin Loft Bed Many Styles Available Twin Convertible Bunk Bed which is completely enclosed in tents in the go to: www.elwyn.org/artoftwopalettes or TEMPOE • No Credit Required • Instant Approvals parking lot of the facility (it has been contact Susan Sauro at 856-794-5281 or moved from the nearby lawn where was [email protected].