Letters

Dear Editor,

 

The 2010 Census form is the shortest census forms in history and takes about 10 minutes to complete. Households will be asked to provide key demographic information, including: whether a housing unit is rented or owned; the address of the residence; and the names, genders, ages, races and relationships of others living in the household.

 

By law, the Census Bureau cannot share respondents’ answers with anyone, including other federal agencies and law enforcement entities. All Census Bureau employees take an oath of nondisclosure and are sworn for life to protect the confidentiality of the data. The penalty for unlawful disclosure is a fine up to $250,000 or imprisonment of up to five years, or both.

 

Sincerely,

Nancy L. Benroth

Assistant Village Administrator

Editor,

 

I would like to know what the trustees of Richland Township and the zoning board has against my brother operating a small roll-off and recycling business. It is located at I-75 and US 30 and is zoned commercial B2. All that is needed is for them to grant a conditional use permit so he can operate his business. For some reason they want him to stop operating his business completely. This will add to filling landfills that much quicker and putting a driver on unemployment. 

 

I understand that in 1966 there were over 500 landfills in Ohio, but today there are less than 50. Where will we put trash when our landfills are full? My brother can save about 60% of the trash going through his recycling business. The Health Dept. came out and checked the operation and encouraged him on the good job he was doing. Allen County has over 10% of unemployment and the Township Trustees seem to want to add 1 more person to the unemployment lines. 

 

I feel recycling is important. The Bible talks about recycling in Mark 6:43 and 8:8. Jesus had his disciples collect all the trash/leftovers after the feeding of the 5,000. I believe God wants us to recycle and use our resources wisely. He wants us to work with our hands and work diligently. Why are the Richland Trustees and Zoning Board against my brother doing this? I’m curious what the people of Richland Township think. There is a meeting at the Township Building on March 9 at 7:30 pm where a person can give their input, or they can contact one of the Township Trustees or Zoning Board.

 

Mark Spallinger

In March 2010, households across the country will receive the 2010 Census Form by mail or hand delivery. The initial form package will consist of the initial 2010 Census form, a cover letter, and a postage-paid return envelope. RESPONDING IMMEDIATELY IS THE MOST EFFICIENT WAY TO COMPLETE THE CENSUS. Census workers will visit households that do not return the forms. Home visits cost between $60 and $70 each.

As a Census Bureau Partner, the Village of Bluffton, encourages all citizens to participate in the 2010 Census and let the country know what our community needs for the next 10 years.  If for some reason you do not receive a form or do not think you have been counted otherwise, visit the Town Hall, the Be Counted site.

Sincerely,

Nancy L. Benroth