BERLIN –Donald Godfrey Bunting, age 71, died Thursday, Oct. 10, at his home. Born in Berlin, he was the son of the late Herman Sylvester “Bert” Bunting and Ruth Godfrey Bunting. He is survived by his wife of over 51 years, Bonnie Hurdle Bunting and children Shelia Bunting Powell and her husband Ronnie of Berlin… Read more »
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Geraldine Banks
OCEAN CITY – Geraldine (Gerri) Banks, age 66, died on Monday Oct. 14, 2013 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury. Born in Salisbury, she was the daughter of Nelda E. Banks and the late Carroll L. Banks. Gerri is survived by her son Scott White and his wife Shelley of West Ocean City,… Read more »
Frank J. Kolarik
OCEAN CITY–Frank J. Kolarik, 89, of Ocean City died Friday, Oct.11, at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. He was born in Baltimore and was the son of the late Frank J. and Tina (Horky) Kolarik. He retired from C & P Telephone where he worked for 43 years and then owned and operated Kay’s Maintenance… Read more »
Loving brussels sprouts just like Beach Boys
I sit in shock and wonder; I don’t know what to say. It hits me that The Beach Boys have been recording for 51 years. That’s six years longer than I’ve been alive; and the latter is a very long time. I can’t say that I’ve ever been the biggest fans of the Boys, but… Read more »
Workforce housing project worth supporting
This week the Berlin Town Council voted to support a workforce housing project with tax and other incentives of $167,000 over the course of 15 years. The Cannery Village project, slated for the east side of Berlin, is one of several being considered throughout the state under the Maryland and Federal Community Development tax equity… Read more »
Shortage in wide range of occupations
BALTIMORE – If you’re a small-business owner who is having difficulty finding key talent, you’re not alone. Despite high unemployment, there is a shortage of qualified people in a wide range of occupations in the Baltimore area and across the country. Several key trends suggest these skills gaps are going to get worse. According to… Read more »
Program to assist residents with insurance
MARYLAND–As part of the Affordable Care Act, Maryland Health Connection, the state’s new health insurance marketplace opened Oct. 1. Maryland Health Connection’s mission is to help Marylanders to shop, compare and enroll in quality health coverage. The Lower Shore Health Insurance Assistance Program, run by the Worcester County Health Department, will provide Maryland Health Connection’s… Read more »
Canned Food Drive to benefit Meals On Wheels
SALISBURY–The Richard A. Henson Wellness Center, located in the Salisbury Wicomico Senior Services Center is conducting its second annual Holiday Canned Food Drive to benefit Meals on Wheels recipients for the four Lower Shore Counties in Maryland. Donations will be accepted through Friday, Nov. 15.The drop-off location is inside the Wellness Center/Gym. The building is… Read more »
Hazardous Waste and E-Cycling Collection Oct. 19
BERLIN–The Recycling Division of Worcester County Public Works, in conjunction with Maryland Environmental Services and the Maryland Department of the Environment, will conduct Household Hazardous Waste and E-Cycling (electronics recycling) Collection Day on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Showell Elementary School parking lot. Gather up old or unusable cans… Read more »
Looking at estate planning from different age perspectives
I’m often asked; what is estate planning? To answer that question, let’s look at estate planning from different age perspectives; the 30 to 50 group; the 50 to 70 crowd and the 70 and above age bracket. Between ages 30 to 50 you’re either getting started with a career and a family or have them… Read more »