Immediate Release
January 15, 2009
Batavia, Ohio. Join local pep bands, cheerleaders, dance teams, and county leaders for an afternoon Rally for the 2010 Census at Eastgate Mall on Saturday, January 16, 2010. Between noon and 4 p.m., the interactive 2010 Census Portrait of America Road Tour will also be at the mall, located in Union Township, to explain why the Census is important to Clermont County, and there will be an opportunity to apply for Census jobs and take the employment test at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
At 2 p.m., Clermont County Commission President Ed Humphrey, Ohio Treasurer of State Kevin Boyce, State Representative Joe Uecker (R-66), State Representative Danny Bubp (R-88), Clermont Northeastern (CNE) Superintendent Neil Leist, and Milford Superintendent Bob Farrell will make brief comments on how data from the 2010 Census impacts federal funding distributed to state and local governments. Accurate data reflecting changes in our community is crucial in apportioning seats in the U.S. House of Representatives and deciding how more than $400 billion per year is allocated for projects like new hospitals and schools; that's more than $4 trillion over a 10-year period for things like new roads and schools, and services like job training centers.
Throughout the afternoon, enjoy performances by Glen Este cheerleaders, the Amelia Rhythm and Blue pep band, CNE cheerleaders and pep band, the Milford High School dance team, and Clermont’s Monday Morning Line Dancers. “This is a wonderful opportunity for the entire community to come out, have some fun at the mall, and learn why the 10 minutes you are asked to take to fill out the Census is important to all of us for many years to come,” said Humphrey.
Pictured above: The 2010 Census Portrait of America Road Tour will roll into Clermont County on Saturday, January 16, 2010
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For additional information about this or other county news, contact Clermont County Communications Director Kathryn Lehr at (513) 732-7597 or by e-mail, klehr@co.clermont.oh.us.