Public Notices

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE

OF VALUABLE FEE SIMPLE DWELLING

2502 Worcester Highway, Pocomoke City, MD 21851

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Purchase Money Deed of Trust from Jeffrey Young, dated June 11, 2010, and recorded in Liber 5499, folio 230, among the Land Records of Worcester County, Maryland, as modified, default having occurred under the terms thereof, and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Courthouse Door, Snow Hill, MD on

Monday, October 25, 2021 AT 11:00 AM

All that lot of ground and the improvements thereon SITUATED IN Worcester County, Maryland and more fully described in the aforesaid Purchase Money Deed of Trust.

The property is believed to be improved by a Rancher style dwelling believed to contain three bedrooms, two baths, central air conditioning, two fireplaces, a rear deck, and a two-car driveway. The property address is 2502 Worcester Highway, Pocomoke City, MD 21851.

Said property is in fee simple and is sold in an “as is condition” and subject to all covenants, conditions, liens, restrictions, easements, rightsof-way as may affect same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind.

Terms of Sale: A deposit of $13,000.00 will be required of the purchaser, other than the Holder of the Note or its assigns, at the time of sale, such deposit to be in cash or certified check, or other form acceptable to the Substitute Trustees, in their sole discretion. Balance of the purchase price is to be paid in cash within ten (10) days of the final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. If payment of the balance does not take place within ten (10) days of ratification, the deposit may be forfeited or property may be resold at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds or profits resulting from any resale of the property. Interest to be paid on unpaid purchase money at the rate pursuant to the deed of trust note from date of sale to date funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustees in the event the property is purchased by someone rather than the note holder.

In the event settlement is delayed for any reason , including, but not limited to, exceptions to the sale, bankruptcy filings by interested parties, or court administration of the foreclosure, there shall be no abatement of interest. Taxes, ground rent, water, condominium fees and/or homeowner association dues, all public charges, assessments payable on an annual basis, including sanitary and/or metropolitan district charges and front foot benefit charges, if applicable, to be adjusted for the current year to date of sale and assumed thereafter by the purchaser. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale forward. If the Substitute Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser’s sole remedy in law or equity shall be limited to the refund of the deposit. Upon refund of the deposit, this sale shall be void and of no effect, and the purchaser shall have no further claims against the Substitute Trustees.

NOTE: The information contained herein was obtained from sources deemed to be reliable, but is offered for informational purposes only. Neither the auctioneer, the beneficiary of the Deed of Trust, the Substitute Trustees nor their agents or attorneys make any representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy of information.

PROSPECTIVE PURCHASERS ARE URGED TO PERFORM THEIR OWN DUE DILIGENCE WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPERTY PRIOR TO THE FORECLOSURE AUCTION. For additional information, please contact the Substitute Trustees. Stephanie H. Hurley and Scott R.

Robinson, Substitute Trustees Tidewater Auctions, LLC 410-825-2900 www.tidewaterauctions.com

Ad# 74938 OCD-10/7/3t _________________________________

Rosenberg & Associates, LLC 4340 East West Highway, Suite 600 Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 907-8000 www.rosenberg-assoc.com

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ SALE

OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY

2800 B GULL WAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Michael Peters dated January 11, 2008 and recorded in Liber 5050, folio 52 among the Land Records of Worcester County, MD, default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Sub. Trustees will sell at public auction at the Circuit Court for Worcester County, at the Court House Door, One W. Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863, on thereon situated in Worcester County, MD and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. Tax ID #10-210763.

The property, which is improved by a dwelling, will be sold in an "as is" condition and subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind.

Terms of Sale: A deposit of $33,000 in the form of certified check, cashier's check or money order will be required of the purchaser at time and place of sale. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash within ten days of final ratification of sale by the Circuit Court for Worcester County. Interest to be paid on the unpaid purchase money at the rate pursuant to the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date funds are received in the office of the Sub. Trustees. There will be no abatement of interest in the event additional funds are tendered before settlement or if settlement is delayed for any reason. The noteholder shall not be obligated to pay interest if it is the purchaser. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR THE PURCHASER. Adjustment of all real property taxes, including agricultural taxes, if applicable, and any and all public and/or private charges or assessments, to the extent such amounts survive foreclosure sale, including water/sewer charges and ground rent, to be adjusted to date of sale and paid at execution of the deed, except where the secured party is the purchaser, and thereafter assumed by the purchaser. Condominium fees and/or homeowners association dues, if any, shall be assumed by the purchaser from the date of sale forward. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes and settlement expenses shall be borne by the purchaser. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical possession of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss or damage to the property from the date of sale forward. Additional terms to be announced at the time of sale.

If the Sub. Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, the purchaser's sole remedy in law and equity shall be limited to a refund of the deposit without interest. If the purchaser fails to go to settlement, the deposit shall be forfeited, to the Trustees for application against all expenses, attorney’s fees and the full commission on the sale price of the above-scheduled foreclosure sale. In the event of default, all expenses of this sale (including attorney’s fees and the full commission on the gross sale price of this sale) shall be charged against and paid out of the forfeited deposit. The Trustees may then re-advertise and resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser or may avail themselves of any legal or equitable remedies against the defaulting purchaser without reselling the property. In the event of a resale, the defaulting purchaser shall not be entitled to receive the surplus, if any, even if such surplus results from improvements to the property by said defaulting purchaser and the defaulting purchaser shall be liable to the Trustees and secured party for reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses incurred in connection with all litigation involving the Property or the proceeds of the resale. Trustees' file number 71855.

Diane S. Rosenberg, Mark D.

Meyer, et al., Substitute Trustees ALEX COOPER AUCTS, INC. 908 YORK RD., TOWSON, MD 21204 410-828-4838 www.alexcooper.com OCD-9/30/3t _________________________________

BWW Law Group, LLC 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852

Carrie M. Ward, et al. 6003 Executive Blvd., Suite 101 Rockville, MD 20852 Substitute Trustees/ Plaintiffs

vs. JOSEPH B. CRYER 709 Gulf Stream Drive Ocean City, MD 21842 Defendant(s) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT

FOR WORCESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND Case No. C-23-CV-21-000052 NOTICE

Notice is hereby given this 23rd day of September, 2021, by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland, that the sale of the property mentioned in these proceedings and described as 709 Gulf Stream Drive, Ocean City, MD 21842, made and reported by the Substitute Trustee, will be RATIFIED AND CONFIRMED, unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or before the 25th day of October, 2021, provided a copy of this NOTICE be inserted in some weekly newspaper printed in said County, once in each of three successive weeks before the 18th day of October, 2021.

The report states the purchase price at the Foreclosure sale to be $321,000.00.

Susan R. Braniecki Clerk, Circuit Court for Worcester County, Maryland True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-9/30/3t _________________________________

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18879 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF

WILLIAM DONALD SMITH

Notice is given that Deborah Frene, 407 Williams Street, Berlin, MD 21811, was on September 20, 2021 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of William Donald Smith who died on August 22, 2021, with a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate

PAGE 40 of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 20th day of March, 2022.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

Deborah Frene Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: September 30, 2021 OCD-9/30/3t _________________________________

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION NOTICE

OF PUBLIC HEARING

Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110, Zoning, of the Code of the Town of Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be conducted by the Planning and Zoning Commission in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 301 Baltimore Avenue in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland on:

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2021 AT 7:00 PM

An application has been filed pursuant to Code Sections 110-821 and 822 for a Planned Overlay District to allow for the unified redevelopment of the site as a proposed 13-story resort hotel and conference center. The site is described as Lots 1 thru 12, Block 48N of the N Ocean City Plat; further described as the entire block located on the west side of Atlantic Avenue, east side of Baltimore Avenue, north side of 13th Street, and south side of 14th Street; and locally known as 1301 Atlantic Avenue (Beach Plaza Hotel), 1305 Atlantic Avenue (Bo-Con Apartments), 1307 and 1309 Atlantic Avenue, and 1304 and 1306 Baltimore Avenue. The application also includes a transfer of density of up to 25% per Code Section 110-823(a)(9) from the site described as Part of Lot 1 and Part of Lot 2, Block 13N of the N Ocean City Plat; further described as located on the southeast corner of 13th Street and Baltimore Avenue, and locally known as the Beach Plaza Apartments, 1212A & B and 1214 Baltimore Avenue, all within the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: HUGH CROPPER, IV, ESQUIRE, ATTORNEY FOR PHILLIPS CRAB HOUSE, INC., AND BEACH PLAZA, INC. – (FILE #21-14100001)

No oral or written testimony will be accepted after the close of the public hearing.

Public hearings that are not completed at one meeting may be continued without additional advertised notice provided the Commission Chairperson announces that the hearing will be continued and gives persons in attendance an opportunity to sign up for written notice of the additional hearing dates.

For further information concerning this public hearing, please contact the Department of Planning and Community Development, Room 242, City Hall, 301 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842. Phone 410-289-8855. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PAM GREER BUCKLEY, CHAIRPERSON MAUREEN HOWARTH, ATTORNEY OCD-9/30/5t _________________________________

NOTICE

OF INTRODUCTION OF BILL 21-8 WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Take Notice that Bill 21-8 (Natural Resources – Critical Area Law) was introduced by Commissioners Nordstrom and Purnell on September 21, 2021.

A fair summary of the bill is as follows: §NR 3-101: Changes made to combine the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays sections and to update to current State regulations. §NR 3-102: Changes made to combine the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays sections and to update to current State regulations (i.e. provide definition for lot coverage which took the place of the term impervious surface). §NR 3-103: Changes made to combine the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays sections and to update to current State regulations. §NR 3-104: Changes made to combine the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays sections and to update to current State regulations. §NR 3-105: Changes made to combine the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays sections. §NR 3-106: Changes made to combine the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays sections and to update to current State regulations, including updating adjacency regulations.

§NR 3-107: Changes made to combine the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays sections and to update to current State regulations. Some language changes made to reflect new terminology (i.e. lot coverage verse impervious surface). §NR 3-108: Changes made to combine the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays sections. Special Event Language added, as previously adopted locally by the County Commissioners on May 19, 2020 with passage of Bill # 20-3. §NR 3-109: Changes made to combine the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays sections and to update to current State regulations. §NR 3-110: Changes made to update current State regulations. §NR 3-111: Changes made to combine the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays sections and to update to current State regulations, including After the Fact variance requests and Administrative variances. §NR 3-112: Changes made to combine the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays sections and to update to current State regulations. §NR 3-113: Changes made to combine the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays sections. §NR 3-114: Changes made to combine the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays sections and to update to current State regulations. Unauthorized clearing section originally from §NR 3-116(g) moved to this section. §NR 3-115: This section was entirely placed within §NR 3-114, then the Lot Consolidation and Reconfiguration section (from COMAR) was added to the Worcester County Code; therefore, the language in this section is completely new and added to update to current State regulations. §NR 3-116: Parts of this section were deleted because they are not in COMAR. Other parts of this section (g-Enforcement) were placed in §NR 3-114. §NR 3-117: Changes made to combine the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays sections and to update to current State regulations. §NR 3-118: Changes made to combine the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays sections and to update to current State regulations. §NR 3-119: Changes made to combine the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays sections. §NR 3-120: No changes. §NR 3-121: Changes made to combine the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays sections. Removed section on Bald Eagles as they are no longer considered an endangered species. §NR 3-122: Changes made to combine the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays sections. Removed “wetlands” from section. §NR 3-123: Changes made to combine the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays sections and to update to current State regulations. §NR 3-124: Changes made to combine the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays. §NR 3-125: No changes. §NR 3-126: This is a completely new section, taken from COMAR/State regulations. §NR 3-127: This section was renumbered from §NR 3-126. Changes made to combine the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coast Bays sections and to update current State regulations. §NR 3-127 (original code): This section was removed because Maryland Department of Environment oversees wetlands. §NR 3-127: This section was renumbered from §NR 3-126. Changes made to combine the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays sections and to update to current State regulations. §NR 3-128: This is a new section based on recent regulations passed by the Critical Area Commission on April 1, 2021.

A Public Hearing

will be held on Bill 21-8 at the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Room 1101 – Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at 10:30 a.m.

This is only a fair summary of the bill. A full copy of the bill is posted on the Legislative Bulletin Board in the main hall of the Worcester County Government Center outside Room 1103, is available for public inspection in Room 1103 of the Worcester County Government Center. A full copy of the bill with an option to submit comments will also be available by a link provided on the County Website at www.co.worcester.md.us.

THE WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-10/7/2t _________________________________

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Worcester County Commissioners Worcester County, Maryland

FY 22 Purchase of New Vehicles

The Worcester County Commissioners are currently accepting bids for the purchase of new vehicles for use by various County Departments. Bid specification packages and bid forms are available at the Office of the County Commissioners, Worcester County Government Center – Room 1103, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 218631072, obtained online at www.co.worcester.md.us or by calling the Commissioners’ Office at 410-632-1194 to request a package by mail. Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 19, 2021 in the Office of the County Commissioners at the above address, at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked “Vehicle Bid” in the lower left-hand corner. After opening, the bids will be forwarded to the Department of Public Works for tabulation, review and recommendation to the County Commissioners for their consideration at a future meeting. In awarding the bid, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids, waive formalities, informalities, and technicalities therein, and to take whatever bid they determine to

OCTOBER 15, 2021 be in the best interest of the County considering lowest or best bid, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of bidders being considered, previous experience of bidders with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate. All inquiries shall be directed to Mr. Derrick Babcock, Fleet Management Superintendent, at 410-632-9300 ext. 2320 or 410-632-5675. OCD-10/7/2t _________________________________

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Worcester County Commissioners Worcester County, Maryland

Worcester County Detention Center Phase 2 Renovations

The County Commissioners of Worcester County Maryland are currently soliciting bids for the Worcester County Jail Phase 2 HVAC, Roofing, and Electrical Renovations project. This project consists of HVAC renovations, roofing renovations, and supporting electrical renovations to portions of the existing Worcester County Jail. Bid documents, bid packages and proposal forms are available by contacting the County's Engineering Consultant, Gipe Associates, Inc. at 8719 Brooks Drive, Easton, Maryland; 410-8228688; or by emailing a request to pmcguay@gipe.net.

Interested contractors are encouraged to attend a pre-bid meeting at 10:00 AM on Thursday, October 7, 2021, at the Worcester County Jail located at 5022 Joyner Road, Snow Hill, MD 21863. There will also be an opportunity to visit the worksite at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, October 12, 2021. Please notify William Bradshaw at bbradshaw@co.worcester.md.us if you plan to join this second worksite visit. Any subsequent visitation requests will not be granted. Last day for bid questions shall be Monday, November 1, 2021.

Sealed bids will be accepted until 1:00 PM on Monday, November 8, 2021 in the Office of the County Commissioners, at Room 1103 Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked "Proposal for Worcester County Jail Phase 2 HVAC/Roofing/Electrical" in the lower left-hand corner. After opening, bids will be forwarded to the County Engineer and Engineering Consultant for tabulation, review and recommendation to the County Commissioners for their consideration at a future meeting. In awarding the proposal, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all proposals, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever proposal they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering lowest or best proposal, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of subcontractors being considered, previous experience of subcontractors with County contracts, or any other factors they deem appropriate. All inquiries shall be directed in writing before Monday, November 1, 2021 to Dave Hoffman at dhoffman@gipe.net

All Bids shall be Lump Sum Amount, including allowances and unit prices as scheduled. Each Bid shall be accompanied by a Bid Guaranty, which shall be either by a certified check made payable to the "County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland" or a Bond in the form and by a Surety company approved by the County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland in the amount of 5% of the Bid amount. All responsive bids shall be held valid for at least 90 calendar days after the Bid Opening Date.

Contractors that intend to submit an aggregate bid may purchase a hardcopy set of drawings and specifications from Gipe Associates, Inc. at the nonrefundable cost of $200 per set, or an electronic set at the nonrefundable cost of $50. Checks shall be made payable to "Gipe Associates, Inc." Gipe Associates will be maintaining a bidder's list for review by other bidders, subcontractors and suppliers. Only bidders identified on the list shall receive copies of addenda, clarifications or other bid revisions. Additional drawings and specifications for contractors, subcontractors or suppliers are available at cost from Gipe Associates, Inc., 8719 Brooks Drive, Easton, MD 21601, (410)822-8688. OCD-10/7/2t _________________________________

NOTICE

OF APPLICATION FOR

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE

Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Class: ''A" BEERWINE License: 7 Day, By: Lynn E. Haines, 10949 Adkins Road, Berlin, Maryland 21811; Mustafa Nawaz, 16609 Peach Street, Bowie, Maryland 20716.

For: Ocean Beer, LLC

For the premises known as and located at:

T/A: 7-11 11624 Ocean Gateway

Ocean City, Maryand 21842

There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: October 20, 2021 @ 1:00 P.M.

The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-10/7/2t _________________________________

NOTICE

OF APPLICATION FOR

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE

Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Class: "B" BEERWINE License: 7 Day, By: Sufang Nicole Lin, 27387 Eguestrain Drive, Salisbury, Maryland 21801; Spencer Ayres Cropper, 42 Watergreen Lane, Berlin, Maryland 21811.

For: VGR & CL, Inc.

For the premises known as and located at:

T/A: Kaiju Sushi & Ramen Bar 11436 Samuel Bowen Boulevard, #1 Berlin, Maryland 21811

There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: October 20, 2021 @ 1:15 P.M.

The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-10/7/2t _________________________________

NOTICE

OF APPLICATION FOR

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE

Application has been made by the Undersigned for a Class: "B" BEERWINE-LIQUOR License: 7 Day, By: Carrie Lynn Podles, 2301 Melinda Drive, Owings Mill, Maryland 21117; Charles Waldemar Gjerde, 806 Jamieson Road, Timonium, Maryland 21093; Terence A. Riley, 35 Island Edge Drive, Ocean City, Maryland 21842.

For: Papi's Ocean City, LLC

For the premises known as and located at: T/A: Papi's Ocean City 1500 Philadelphia Avenue

Ocean City, Maryland 21842

There will be a public hearing on the application in the Board Room, Room 1102 in the Government Center, Snow Hill, Maryland, on: October 20, 2021 @ 1:25 P.M.

The Board welcomes written or oral comment at said public hearing from any interested party. OCD-10/7/2t _________________________________

C. GREGORY COBURN ESQ. 6806B COASTAL HIGHWAY OCEAN CITY, MD 21842 NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18908 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF MARK WAYNE JONES

Notice is given that Victoria West, 9012 Pitts Road, Berlin, MD 21811, was on September 24, 2021 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Mark Wayne Jones who died on August 2, 2021, without a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 24th day of March, 2022.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

Victoria West Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: September 30, 2021 OCD-9/30/3t _________________________________

NOTICE

OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS TOWN OF OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND

Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 110 of the Code of Ocean City, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as the Code, same being the Zoning Ordinance for Ocean City, Maryland, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be conducted by the Board of Zoning Appeals for Ocean City, Maryland in the Council Chambers of City Hall located on Baltimore Avenue and Third Street, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland on:

October 28, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-93(3), Powers, of the Code, an appeal has been filed pursuant to the provisions of Section 110-95(1)(a) requesting a 1.2-foot variance to the 10-foot side yard setback requirement for a four (4) story building providing a remaining 8’-9 ¼” setback. The site of the appeal is described as Lot 10, Block 44, of the Oceanbay City Plat; further described as located on the north-east corner of Coastal Highway and 76th Street, and locally known as 7600 Coastal Highway, in the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. APPLICANT: JOSEPH E. MOORE for BOBLITS INVESTMENTS, LLC – (BZA 2604 #21-09500017)

Further information concerning the public hearings may be examined in the office of the Department of Planning and Community Development in City Hall. Alfred Harrison, Chairman

MICHAEL B. MATHERS WEBB, CORNBROOKS, WILBER, VORHIS, DOUSE, MATHERS & ILLUMINATI, LLP 115 BROAD STREET P.O. BOX 910 SALISBURY, MD 21803 410-742-3176

LEMAR FOOKS 1242 South Ogden Drive, #7 Los Angeles, CA 90019 Plaintiff

v. LARISSA FOOKS 2622 Orchard Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90019 LEWALTER FOOKS 2622 Orchard Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90019 LEMOYNE FOOKS 2622 Orchard Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90019 LANCE R. FOOKS 709 Winchester Street Bakersfield, CA 93309 LAMBERT R. FOOKS l 121 Delpy View Lane Vista, CA 92804 LYNN R. FOOKS Healing Hands Assisted Living 806 V: W. 95th Street Los Angeles, CA 90044 All Persons Having or Claiming to Have Any Interest in the Property Known as: 5 Acres NE Side Holly Grove Road SDAT Tax ID: 10-019117 Defendants IN THE CIRCUIT COURT

FOR WORCESTER COUNTY

CASE NO: C-23-CV-21-000149 NOTICE

That the above Plaintiff has filed a petition entitled Complaint for Quiet Title, in which he is seeking that fee simple title for the property at issue be vested in Lemar Fooks, and that the interests of all other claimants be extinguished, for the real property described as: being in the third election district of said Worcester County, in Synepuxant Neck, and convey- to them by deed dated June nineteen hundred and eight — Beginning at a stone on the road leading to Synepuxent Neck and running N. 54 1.2 E 56.80 poles, thence S. 35 E. l4 poles, thence S. 54 1.2 W. 56.80 poles to said road leading to Synepuxent Neck, thence in a straight line to the beginning, 14 poles, containing nearly five acres of land be the same more or less.

Notice is hereby issued by the Circuit Court for Worcester County, that the relief sought in the aforementioned Complaint may be granted, unless cause be shown to the contrary. Defendant is to file the response to the complaint on or before November 8, 2021. Failure to file the response within the time allowed may result in a judgement by default or the granting of the relief sought, provided a copy of this Notice be published in some newspaper published in the County in each of the three (3) successive weeks on or before November 1, 2021. Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of Court for Worcester True Copy Test: Susan R. Braniecki Clerk of the Circuit Court Worcester County MD OCD-10/14/3t _________________________________

NOTICE

of Public Hearing on Disposal of Surplus Real Estate

The County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland propose to quitclaim a .08848± acre parcel located in the Town of Berlin, on the east side of Harrison Avenue near North Main Street, and designated as Item No. 2 in a deed and plat recorded in the land records of Worcester County in Liber FWH 418, folio 263 to the Berlin Fire Company, Inc. for zero consideration.

The PUBLIC HEARING on this disposal of surplus real estate will be held on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2021 at 10:30 A.M. in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Room 1101 – Government Center One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863

Questions may be directed to Weston S. Young, Chief Administrative Officer, by calling 410-632-1194, or by email at weston.young@co.worcester.md.us. WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OCD-10/14/3t _________________________________

CHARLES T. CAPUTE ESQ. CHARLES T. CAPUTE, LLC 1006 S. WASHINGTON STREET EASTON, MD 21601-4303 NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18926 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF LLOYD B. LEWIS AKA: LLOYD BRADFORD LEWIS

Notice is given that Gail T. Lewis, 10406 Windy Drive, P.O. Box 591, Ocean City, MD 21843, was on October 04, 2021 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Lloyd B. Lewis who died on August 28, 2021, with a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 4th day of April, 2022.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

Gail T. Lewis Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: October 14, 2021 OCD-10/14/3t _________________________________

SMALL ESTATE NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18847 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF WARREN ROGER BUITENDORP

Notice is given that Jeanne Betten, 6244 Heritage Road, Berlin, MD 21811, was on October 04, 2021 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Warren Roger Buitendorp who died on May 13, 2021, with a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice.

All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Jeanne Betten Personal Representative True Test Copy Register of Wills for Worcester County Terri Westcott One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: October 14, 2021 OCD-10/14/1t _________________________________

SMALL ESTATE

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS ESTATE NO. 18931 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF

BARBARA PIPER GILES

Notice is given that Kathy Jean Fullen, 6702 Lake Kirkland Drive, Clermont, FL 34714, was on October 07, 2021 appointed personal representative of the small estate of Barbara Piper Giles who died on August 29, 2021, with a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice.

All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Kathy Jean Fullen Personal Representative True Test Copy Register of Wills for Worcester County Terri Westcott One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: October 14, 2021

ROBERT D. WOLFGANG JR. 29 H ATLANTIC AVE. OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970 NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estate No. 18937 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF CAROL PATSCHORKE

Notice is given that F. Richard Patschorke, 13 Beechnut Court, Berlin, MD 21811, was on October 08, 2021 appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Carol Patschorke who died on October 08, 2021, with a will.

Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney.

All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent’s will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 8th day of April, 2022.

Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent’s death, except if the decedent died before October 1, 1992, nine months from the date of the decedent’s death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

F. Richard Patschorke Personal Representative True Test Copy Terri Westcott Register of Wills for Worcester County One W. Market Street Room 102 - Court House Snow Hill, MD 21863-1074 Name of newspaper designated by personal representative: Ocean City Digest Date of publication: October 14, 2021 OCD-10/14/3t _________________________________

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