R T Foard Funeral Home

Ten Vapors is now open at a second location in Perryville Station, 5301 Pulkaski Highway, Suite K. Owner Andrew Raftery calls it “a hub location.””It’s convenient to Colora, Port Deposit and the Harford County area,” he said.The first 4 Ten opened in December 2014 at 1610 W. Pulaski Highway in Elkton. Raftery said the time was right to expand since more people are becoming aware of these e-cigarettes, especially those trying to get away from the cost or side effects of traditional cigarettes.”We have starter kits from $16 to $40,” he said of the package that includes a device, charger, tank and coil. “If someone is trying to do the switch from cigarettes, we’ll include a bottle of juice.”While 4 Ten sells other brands, its primary product is its own label with 30 flavors available.”Our liquids are more affordable,” he added.A grand opening is scheduled for April 14, but the Perryville 4 Ten is already open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day. Visit them online at 4Tenvapors.com or call 410-618-2211.•••The next generation is stepping up at RT Foard Funeral Home.Whitney Foard has become the third generation to run the RT Foard company. She became a licensed mortician in October after graduating from Community College of Baltimore County’s mortuary science program.”In Maryland, a funeral director is licensed to meet with families,” Whitney explained. “I’m a mortician so I can also do the embalming.”However, Whitney Foard is not the only new face at the family-run business based in Rising Sun. Recently added to the staff is Scott Bowler, whose primary task is to help people prearrange their funerals.”I’ve sat around the table with countless families,” the Arizona native said. “There is a lot more of hassle and pain we could take away with prearrangements.”Robert Foard said that in our mobile society, prearranging works because it is portable.”If you file in Maryland and retire in Florida, your policy goes with you,” he explained.The policy spells out your last wishes including what — if any — services sho... (Cecil Whig)