Hi, Sorry for the long silence, life stuff has gotten in the way this past week, between, cars, parents, kids, grandkids, and me all falling a part and trips to ERs and airports, I didn't get to the e-mail for days at a time. I've been trying to tract down a sensibly priced CD source for 1910. Lots of places have other years, but not 1910. Heritage Quest, which has a good reputation for clarity I understand, and whose CDs you can zoom in on, said they were in the process of doing 1910 at present but didn't know when it would be ready. But now - I have good news! Just a few minutes ago, folks at Heritage Quest informed me there is going be an announcement on Monday about when the 1910 census will be out on CD. The spokeswoman wouldn't say when, just that I could call back Monday to get the announcement. I am banking on it being ready now. If it goes as the rest of the years, the CD's will be only about $19.95 or $14.95 for members. I am joining. Being a member has a lot of advantages. You must buy (or borrow) your own. This is not an endorsement of Heritage Quest, just a supply of facts. I have not personally viewed any census CDs. Heritage Quest can be found at http://www.HeritageQuest.com 1-800-760-2455 What I got from the messages about the tax exempt status, which we would need to apply for the Asbury Park Press grant, was that the process is more trouble than worth. Is that a correct assumption? Since it no longer looks like we will need to gather $1900.00 ($20 from 95 people) for SK to produce the CDs for us or $197 a pop to Blue Roses, I don't think we will need a grant. Most should be able to afford the $20.00 or less for the CD, I hope, if not and you still want to participate, I understand, please contact me privately. Perhaps someone with more money than time could sponsor someone who has more time than money by donating a CD. We will make a category for "generous donators" if needed. We all have something to offer. What is a big budget item to one, may be small change to another. Remember too, no volunteering is ever "free". If you have ever said "Why isn't it on the internet?", then this is the time to pitch in. Of course, volunteers can view the census on film at some places for free, ie their local Family History Center if they have it on indefinite loan, historical society, or library or buy or rent them from the National Archives or other places. Renting could be as cheap as about 3-4 dollars, if you work fast. National Archives rents films and sends to your house for you to view anywhere or to your library. There is a link at the USGenweb census site, under sources. Other places rent and sell also. Census Microfilm Expeditors toll free 1-888-436-3256, sells new film for 12.95 per rollwhich you would have to take to a film reader. One film would cost about $10.00 or so to put on indefinite loan at a FHC, but it has to be viewed there. Buying a Nat. Archives film costs $34.00, so you might as well by a CD. Write to me if you want info on getting the films. Find a Family History Center (FHC) at http://Familysearch.org/Search/searchfhc2.asp , National Archives rent and purchase info is at http://www.nara.gov/publications/microfilm/micrent.html Anita rclaytonsr@juno.com