In the next few days, you should receive the 10-question U.S. Census form. It is extremely important to Smithville that you fill out the form and return it on or before April 15th -- every person counted in Smithville means about $10,500 in public services and grant funds. If you have already filled in the "long form" sent last month, THANK YOU for your patience and dedication to our town. This is NOT the same as the 10-question short form, which you also need to fill out and return -- and we thank you again for taking the time to do the second form. If you have any questions about the form or need help to fill it out, two locations are now open to help. Starting February 26 through April 9th, local resident Donna Moss will be available at City Hall from 9AM to Noon and at the Chamber of Commerce from 1PM to 4PM. She will be able to help you if you have any questions about the form, about why it's important to Smithville, and will be able to help you fill it out if you are having any difficulties. She will also be able to help people who do not read English or who speak a language other than English. A person at the Census who speaks other languages -- Spanish, Chinese, Czech, German, Korean, or any of over 100 other languages -- is just a phone call away. Smithville Census Assistance Centers: City Hall 317 Main Street 9AM - Noon Chamber of Commerce First Street and Main Street (next to the Gazebo) 1PM - 4PM
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Here is an email from our Census Partnership Specialist about what is going on at Census these days... Congrats again Smithville -- at 77%, higher than the national and state average, our participation rate was something to be very proud of!
The Texas Department of Agriculture is hosting an amateur video contest in honor of Texas Travel and Tourism Week. The theme of the contest, "Texas Is..." allows contestants to define what the state of Texas means to them. Let's see how many entries Smithville can offer! For more information, go to the Texas Department of Agriculture website.
Thanks to everyone in Smithville! As May 6, our community's participation rate was 77% -- 10% higher than our rate in 2000, 5% higher than the national average, and 8% higher than the Texas state average. Congratulations to all the volunteers who spoke to their friends and neighbors about the Census and helped to get people to turn in their forms. Please open your door to the Census Takers who will drop by if Census has not yet received your form. Don't be surprised if you recognize them! If YOU want to be a Census Taker, jobs are still available for our community.
Volunteers are needed at the Smithville Animal Shelter. Please contact the Police Department at 237 3282 (press 5) to get more information.
May 1, 2010 10AM to noon: Expert Talks at Selected Locations Noon to 4PM: All Garden Locations Open $10 for adults; children 12 and under FREE! Pick up tickets and maps at the Chamber of Commerce from now until May 1 at 3:00PM, or at Garden locations on the day of the event. Proceeds of the Tour will benefit the Smithville Community Garden.
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