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Friday, February 12

- WEATHER -

Photo Credit: weather.com
The weekend will be bitter.  Bundle up, stay warm, check pipes, 
and keep this 10 day forecast in mind.  It gets better!



- NEWSWORTHY -

Congratulations to New York Pizzeria
who tied for 3rd place in a survey done by WKTV
for the best local pizzeria!
Click Here to read the full story.




- LOCAL SPORTS -

Boys Varsity Basketball has been rescheduled.
They will play tomorrow, Sat. Feb. 13th @ The Thousand Islands @ 3 pm

Girls Varsity Basketball also play Sat. Feb. 13th @ Home @ 1 pm


-  IN THE MAIL -
Two Driver Course Options in March
Call the Numbers Listed to Register
(the library is only the location and cannot register you)

AARP will sponsor a Six-hour –one day Smart Driver  Course.  The program will be held on Tuesday,  March 29, 2016 from 9:00 am until 3:30 pm at the Waterville Public Library, 206 White Street, Waterville, New York.  This event will be held in the Program Room.  Lunch will be held from 12:00 – 12:30 pm.

Upon completion of the Smart Driver Program classroom training, participants are eligible for a reduction in New York State automobile liability insurance premiums and/or  point reductions as authorized by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles.  Attendance is required for the entire session to earn your DSP certificate.

Course tuition is $20.00 for AARP members (Please bring your AARP membership card for proof of membership) and $25.00 for non-members.  Checks should be made out to AARP.  Participants are asked to not pay with cash.  Participants need to bring a pen and current driver’s license.

Course enrollment is limited and people interested in signing up are asked to call 941-6229 to register.  If you reach the voicemail please leave your name and telephone number. 



Tues. March 8 & Thurs. March 10
6-9 pm
Must Attend Both Nights
Contact Gene Sinardo 
404-0455


There are community members looking for assistance with food delivery 
and/or rides to the grocery store for multiple reasons (not just food bank goods).  
They may be able to pay a donation (of money or volunteer time, 
but many are unable to pay a service fee.
We are looking to help spread/consolidate information 
for those in need & for willing volunteers.  
Please contact us with any information you have so we can help get the necessary parties in touch.
Our email link, hubhuddle@gmail.com, is always on the sidebar

Photo Sent by Colin Kelsey of Madison, NY
Photo Sent by Colin Kelsey of Chenango Canal



- THIS WEEKEND -

Poolville Winter Market will happen as scheduled
Sat. Feb. 13th
10 - Noon
78484 Willey Rd. Poolville,NY
Celebrate Central New York’s agricultural heritage by supporting local farmers and producers. And most importantly, put clean, local and nutrient dense foods on your family’s table. Please note the market has returned to its regular schedule and will be open on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month from February through April. 



Miller's Mills Ice Harvest is Cancelled 
due to prior warm weather (nice ironic temperature curve, huh)
Many will miss this!


We wish anyone celebrating Valentine's Day, 
the start of school Mid-Winter Break, 
or a Monday off in honor of our Presidents the best 
(please keep in mind that some businesses may be closed on Monday)!



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