This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: clifflamere33 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.columbia/4934.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: 4-5 years ago, I contacted the director of the Vital Records scection of the NYS Dept of Health. He told me that because of budget contstaints at that time, he would be unable to hire someone to do the job. And, due to the union contract he was unable to transfer someone from another job to do it. He jokingly asked if I wanted to volunteer to do it. Cliff Lamere Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.