Shown in the photograph are some of the people stirring a warm bowl of maple syrup to make maple sugar at the Valley Historical Society party: Walter Waite, June Woollett, Bonnie Larkin, Jane Penhollow, and Laura Bardo.

SINCLAIRVILLE — The Valley Historical Society held a maple sugar party at the Charlotte Center Church, hosted by Harold and Sheryl Christy. All those attending were given a warm bowl of maple syrup to stir until it became a thick maple sugar.

Crackers were provided to put the maple sugar on, and pickles were also available to take away the sweetness. Susan Sipos had made many of the preparations, and had typed a program for the entire year. A fun time was had by all. The Valley Historical Society meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. with a speaker.

The business meeting was conducted by treasurer John Sipos, who also presented the financial report of the historical society. Secretary Evelyn Thorndike read the minutes of the previous meeting. Dean Houser of Sinclairville, is in charge of the annual history fair to be held on the second Saturday in September. Houser gave a report of the music and vendors already arranged for the day.

The Valley Historical Society began in 1977 by the late John and Ruth Smith, the late Rev. John Rough, Walter Waite and Bill Hulett. The museum purchased one year later is in Sinclairville at the corner of Main and Lester Streets. Items from the Cassadaga Valley have been collected over the years and are on display in the museum.

For more information on the historical society, write to Valley Historical Society, P.O.Box 1045, Sinclairville, NY 14782. New members and guests are always welcome.