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THE DAILY TIMES Page 9 Salisbury, Md. Monday, December 23, 1991 Study group offers help fixing Maryland economy community groups would nominate members for their regional task forces. The center would choose members and coordinate task force research. I creased polarization among citizens, business and government; distrust of government, and widespread dissatisfaction over higher taxes and service cuts. Maryland's social life has also been hurt, the report said.

"Many respondents report decreased attendance at cultural activities, restaurants and sport- Roy Beauchamp 546-3211 or 742-7621 ing events. Charity drives ave BALTIMORE (AP) -Maryland should form regional task forces composed of government, business and community groups to help revive the economy, says a research group that is offering to coordinate the process. The Maryland Center for Suburban and Regional Studies made the recommendation in releasing a survey of government officials that shows continued pessimism about the state economy. Government alone can't solve Maryland's economic problems without help from the outside, center director Karol Borowski said. "Trust in elected officials and professionals and the media is stalled and even bingo receipts are down.

"On the other hand, several Buy or Sell Farms Broiler Farms Residential Multi-Million Dollar Producer v.nI report that the crime rate is jumping and homelessness is increasing. Economic problems have pushed many into counseling, spousal abuse, marriage troubles." The report proposes to divide the state into four regions: the Baltimore area; the Washington area; western Maryland; and the Eastern Shore and southern Maryland. Government, business and Lower shore graduate 29 lost. People don't believe any- more, he said. Da.

Md. ft Va. Licensed ta. Jail and correctional officers from Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset counties participating in the 23rd 'entrance-level graduation ceremonies at the Eastern Shore Criminal Justice Academy operated by Wor-Wic Tech Community College in Salisbury are shown, first row, from left, Horace Chester, Raymond Erazo, William Fogle and Steven Kellem of the Wicomico County Detention Center. Second row, from left, are Jeffrey Lau, Nathaniel Mowbray Jr.

and Richard Whittington of the Wicomico County Detention Center and Rufus Wright Jr. of the Somerset County Detention Center. Third row, from left, are Verteneion Johnson, William Jones III, Frederick Trojan Jr. and David Young of the Worcester County Jail. Gilchrest requests declaration of disaster for clam harvest If it's electric it's our job Jeff Smith Electric, lncl 18 Years Serving Tie Farming Community On Delmarva from alarm systems to new house wiring, trenching, bucket trucks service NO JOB TOO SMALL OR TOO LARGE! 835-2880 or 543-8828, The center is a non-profit organization that conducts research for private groups and universities.

It is affiliated with the International Institute for Suburban and Regional Studies, which does studies around the world. During November and this month, the center surveyed county executives, mayors and economic development directors about the economy. Nearly 70 percent said they had resorted to layoffs and furloughs because of budget shortfalls and about 25 percent expected more of the same in coming months. About 27 percent said they had raised taxes and 41 percent expected future tax hikes. "Business formation, financing and expansion have largely been halted.

The level of economic activity has been decimated," the report said. Asked to rate the future on a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being the best, the respondents gave it a 4.6 during the latter part of next year. The report said there is in- ering by October, but this year there has been no recovery. The loans could help the approximately 350 watermen who regularly depend on clamming to meet their needs. certified a disaster by the governor.

A representative of the Clammers Association said this year's especially hot, dry summer made the clams start dying in July. Usually the clams begin recov Holiday' Clearance Berlin gets grant to extend sewer service DIAL-A-WORD begin in April and be complete by October. Funds for the state grant will be taken from Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loan of 1990. The Maryland Department of the Environment, which assisted local officials with the planning and design of the sewer system, will continue to provide technical assistance and oversight during the construction phase of the project. STARTS THURSDAY December 26th for help with today's Crossword Puzzle 1-900-454-3535 Access Code 190 ANNAPOLIS Maryland Gov.

William Donald Schaefer has announced Board of Public Works approval of a $200,000 state grant to extend sewer service to 35 homes on the outskirts of Berlin. Headed by the governor, the Board of Public Works is also made up of comptroller Louis L. Goldstein and treasurer Lucille Maurer. The board is authorized by the General Assembly to approve major construction and consultant contracts, equipment purchases, property transactions and other procurement actions. "This project will extend sewer service to a group of families on the northern edge of Berlin with failing septic systems," the governor said.

"This effort will remove an environmental threat to Maryland's sensitive coastal bays and eliminate a potential public health hazard." This action plus a $77,000 local share will cover the full cost of $277,000 to extend sewer service to 33 homes along route 346 and two on route 818. The new sewer line will carry sewage to the Berlin wastewater treatment plant. In addition, the project includes the replacement of gravity sewer pipe along Main Street in Berlin. Sewer line work is expected to ANNAPOLIS Rep. Wayne Gilchrest, R-Md.

1st, has sent a letter to Maryland Gov. William Donald Schaefer requesting the declaration of a disaster for this season's clam harvest After meeting Dec. 12 with members of the Maryland State Clammers Association in Gilch-rest's Chestertown office, Gilchrest acted to make sure economically devastated clammers can receive assistance from the federal Small Business Administration's disaster program. "This season's clam harvest has put many people in severe financial difficulty. Many are facing the loss of their clamming equipment, boats, and some are even threatened with the foreclosure of their homes," Gilchrest said.

"The SBA has assured me that once the governor certifies a disaster, they will move quickly to dispatch loan officers to the mid-shore to assist clammers in applying for emergency loans," Gilchrest said. Under SBA guidelines, at least five small business concerns in the state must have suffered economic injury to be jVolunteer i orientation 'classes set SALISBURY The PLUS Services Department at Peninsula General Hospital iMedical Center will conduct vol-Junteer orientation classes Mon-iday, Jan. 6 and Wednesday, Jan. J8. Anyone 15 years of age or lover who is interested in becoming a volunteer is invited to attend.

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