This article may not be the same as you referred to but is pretty good, although not entirely accurate as to "free" records through the Mormon church. They certainly don't have ALL of them, and it is necessary to rent the films through Salt Lake for the most part. The FHC here in Mesa AZ is their third largest facility, but many records are not available and some films were even pulled from circulation because they contained data about persons who "might still be living." Someone else said Mormon libraries only have b. and d. certifs. up to 1908 although this may not be the case in all of them. The state of AZ is working with the LDS to scan and put such records on computer where they are then available FREE at the FHC. The only cost is 5 cents per page to print the scanned certificate. Only a few years have been done so far however. Karen -----Original Message----- There was a good article in the Dayton Daily News several days ago on the Vital Records issue. See... http://www.daytondailynews.com/localnews/content/localnews/daily/0621certifi cate.html I believe I heard yesterday that Gov. Taft does have the power of the "line item veto". I plan on writing him today at Governor.Taft@das.state.oh.us, asking him to veto the portion of the bill that deals with uncertified copies of vital records. -- Dennis M. Kowallek kowallek@iglou.com -----Original Message----- From: Pat Jones [mailto:riverrat111@earthlink.net] Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2003 7:05 AM To: OHDARKE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [OHDARKE] "line item veto" uncertified vitals please read I am not certain most of you know who I am. My name is Pat Jones and I have been fighting the possible loss of uncertified vital records here in OH. I pleaded my case before the senate hearing in June and seemed to have lost that battle for my ancestors and other researchers. I received this from the Hamilton list this a.m. and am hoping it makes all the county lists as well as local OGS chpts, and other states that have interest in OH roots or just care enough to speak up. I am going to Jackson/Gallia to work on some of the families tomorrow. I just thought that if such a # of people wrote or phoned the governor our families my get a last minute reprieve from the state. I just wanted to post and let anyone know. If you are on other lists and feel as compelled as I it would be nice to see all counties and anyone else make a statement to the governor on our ancestors behalf. I am sending this to those I have helped along with family members as well. "There was a good article in this morning's Hamilton Journal News on the Vital Records issue. I can't find a link to it on the web yet. I believe I heard yesterday that Gov. Taft does have the power of the "line item veto". I plan on writing him today at Governor.Taft@das.state.oh.us and asking him to veto the portion of the bill that deals with uncertified copies of vital records." Pat Jones riverrat111@earthlink.net ==== OHDARKE Mailing List ==== Visit the OHDARKE List Information page at http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/usa/OH/darke.html Subscribe, unsubscribe, view list archives, etc. ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.463 / Virus Database: 262 - Release Date: 3/17/03 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.463 / Virus Database: 262 - Release Date: 3/17/03