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CASSADAGA - Members of the Valley Historical Society of Sinclairville met recently at the Cassadaga American Legion Post 1280 for their monthly meeting and program.

The Valley Historical Society is the ''official'' historical group for the Cassadaga Valley area, and their museum is located in the village of Sinclairville at the corners of Main and Lester Streets.

The recent meeting was conducted by vice president Larry Barmore.

Barmore opened the meeting the Lord's Prayer and led the group in the pledge of allegiance. Mary Shearman, who serves as the secretary read the minutes of the previous meeting.

Treasurer John Sipos read the financial report, and reported on the recent Sinclairville History Fair and Bicentennial Celebration. Sipos gave a review of the finances of the event, and publicly thanked vice president Barmore for his efforts with the Bicentennial event. Sipos said that due to Barmore's work, the day was one to remember. A round of applause was given to Barmore for his efforts.

Todd Langworthy, Town of Pomfret Historian, spoke about the history of Pomfret. Using large photographs of some of the early settlers, his talk brought together all of the people who worked to build Pomfret. Showing a photograph of Zattu Cushing, one of the founders of Pomfret was one of the beginning photographs. Cushing also served as the first Chautauqua County Court Judge. The first physician Dr. Squire White was another photograph shown. The White Inn in Fredonia is on the original site of the Dr. White's home. Langworthy also had a photograph of the original Columbia Hotel which was replaced by the Russo Building.

Langworthy said that the original Fredonia Censor newspaper was one of the best historical publications with a wealth of information about the history of the area.

Following the program, donuts and cider were served to all by members John and Susan Sipos. The next meeting will be held in the Sinclairville Library on Tuesday evening Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. At that time, the program will be Becky LeBaron, the town of Charlotte historian. Guests are welcome to attend.