As of 2008 we are implementing significant and hopefully positive changes to our Research Fees. Up until now we have charged a per-hour fee for all on-site research, members getting a 50 percent discount. Going forward, the per-hour fee continues for non-members, however members familiar with genealogy or history research may do self-directed research for free (you still have to pay for photocopies). The catch is that you need to be able to work independently without research assistance from our genealogy center staff. All work must be done in designated areas under the supervision of a trained volunteer who will retrieve requested items. Only one item (book, file, scrapbook or box of photos) may be viewed at a time. Members can still get assistance if needed at a 50 percent discount off the non-member fee. Please visit the History House or www.colhs.org for more information. Upcoming Events: Sun. Jan 6 ANNUAL MILLARD FILLMORE BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION. 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM at the History House in Moravia. Open house, refreshments, festivities. Free and open to all. Sat. Mar. 8 GENEALOGY AND HISTORY RESEARCH DAY. 10 am - 2 pm at the History House in Moravia. COLHS volunteers will help you find information about your ancestors in our files at the Luther Research Center and Archives. No charge for COLHS members who can work independently. The History House is staffed by volunteers and is open for visitors on Mondays from 9am to noon year round, except for holidays and during inclement weather, and on Saturdays from 10am to 2pm from June through August. The Cayuga-Owasco Lakes Historical Society, serving the southern townships in Cayuga County, is a qualified not for profit charitable organization chartered by the Regents of the State of New York. Contributions are 100% tax deductible under IRS regulations per section 501(c)(3). For more information please visit www.colhs.org Mary Donovan President Cayuga-Owasco Lakes Historical Society P.O. Box 247, 14 West Cayuga St. Moravia, NY 13118 (315) 497-3906 or (315) 497-1317 Email: colhs@localnet.com