U.S. Census Bureau at East Carondelet Village Hall

Beginning February 26 through April 19 the U.S. Census Bureau will be staffing an office within the Village of East Carondelet at the village hall. Hours will be Monday 10:00 a.m. to 2 pm, Tuesday 10:00 to 1, No hours Wednesday, Thursday l0 – 1, Friday 10-1, Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

Mayor Herb Simmons announced that he has signed a “condition for donation of service and space agreement” with the Census Bureau. The Mayor and members of the East Carondelet Village Board and citizens have been working steady for the upcoming 2010 Census. 

Mayor Simmons reminded his village board that during the last census the community was drastically under counted and the village expended several thousand dollars to have a special census completed. The Mayor has urged the citizens to be counted so that the village can receive their fair share of money from the U.S. Government.

There are no excuses, the Bureau has organized a much simpler form that takes less than 10 minutes to fill out. Anyone needing help can come by the village hall and receive help, have question’s answered, or pick a form.

The Mayor has expressed to the citizens that this is the best way everyone can help ensure that basic service’s stay intact, and to help keep taxes down. If a community is under counted and people and want the basic service, the money has to come from somewhere. Mayor Simmons also expressed that this should be a major project for the entire county. Every community is in the same situation with regards to budget crisis.

U.S. Census Bureau to Test at Sugarloaf Township Building

Beginning March 1, the U.S. Census Bureau will be testing for workers for the 2010 Census at the Sugar Loaf Township building at 240 S. Fifth Street, Dupo, IL. The test will be given every Monday and Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. during the month of March. No appointment necessary.

The Bureau is looking for people to work full time and part time in various positions. Taking the test is free, and does not obligate you in any way. The work schedule is flexible and evening hours will be available. You will be working in close proximity to the area where you live.

Anyone interested in working for the 2010 census is required to take the test. It consists of 28 questions and you will find samples of these questions on the census website at www.2010censusjobs.gov. You may re-take the test as often as you like in order to improve your score.

You must have a valid driver’s license and vehicle. You are required to bring your social security card and driver’s license, or passport with you to the testing site. If you have any questions, you may call the census bureau at 618 351-5740.

This is a great opportunity to help your community and make extra money as well. It is imperative that each citizen be counted in order to insure our community receives every benefit available from government grants, state and federal representation, p