NORWICH – Now in his mid-90s, local veteran, historian and now author Archie Hubbard said he was excited to see the full-spread sheets which will make up his soon-to-be-released autobiography – “Memories of the 20th Century, Guilford and Upstate New York: As Seen Through the Eyes of Archie Hubbard” – coming hot off the press during a recent visit to Chenango Union Printing, 15 American Ave.

Yet it’s not just the fact that he’s seeing, for the first time, the results of five years of intensive labor – he simply loves to watch the printing press at work.

“I just love machines, I’m a machine person,” stated Hubbard, who seems to exude the energy and enthusiasm of a man half his age. “It’s awesome for Chenango Union to let me witness the actual printing of the book.”

Convinced by his wife of over 20 years to finally put his impressive collection of memories and experiences into print, Hubbard said the book is focused on his early life, beginning in 1915 and running through his time with the Army during World War II. A second volume is currently in the works, which will detail Hubbard’s life following the war to end all wars and his years in business, leading up to modern times.