You Count!

'The Census Taker' -- Harper's Weekly (1870)

In lieu of what PRU.ADMIN had hoped to assemble for today's post -- we are instead tossing out a reminder to our faithful PRU readers about the 2010 census.

According to the Census Bureau, forms should be arriving in mailboxes beginning in mid-March and is "One of the shortest forms in history - 10 Questions in 10 Minutes." We encourage Park Ridgians to answer and return the forms in the pre-paid postage envelope provided, since "Each question helps to determine how more than $400 billion will be allocated to communities across the country."

The National participation rate, meaning the percentage of forms returned, was 72% for the 2000 census -- Illinois' participation rate was 73%, and according to the Census Bureau map, Park Ridge's participation rate appears to have been even better.

We've always known Park Ridgians are well above average!

We would like to remind our friends and neighbors to be cautious about anyone who may come knocking on their doors -- recent incidents of ruse entries serve as cautionary tales. And while the Better Business Bureau also strongly encourages participation, the BBB also advises being cautious, "so as not to become a victim of fraud or identity theft."