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06/09/2026

🚂 Big Boy Train Celebration – Important Traffic and Parking Information 🚂

The Waverly Police Department would like to welcome both our residents and visitors to the area as we celebrate the arrival of the historic Big Boy Train on Thursday, June 11, and Friday, June 12.

Thursday, June 11
The Big Boy Train is expected to travel through Waverly between 7:00 PM and 8:30 PM. Time subject to change.
To accommodate spectators and ensure public safety:
• Fulton Street will be closed from Broad Street to Yanuzzi Drive beginning at 5:00 PM and will reopen after the event concludes.
• Please park legally and courteously.
• Do not block driveways, sidewalks, roadways, or emergency access points.

Friday, June 12
The Big Boy Train will depart Sayre and continue east toward Owego, providing additional viewing opportunities throughout the morning, eastern end of Broad Street.
• Broad Street between Hickey Street and Spaulding Street will be closed from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
• Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead and use alternate routes during this time.

Important Information for Property Owners
Private parking lots remain the responsibility of the property owner. If a vehicle is parked on private property without permission, it is the property owner's responsibility to contact a towing service if they wish to have the vehicle removed. The Waverly Police Department cannot authorize or arrange towing from private property.

For safety, please stay back at least 25 feet from the tracks due to the steam coming from the train.

We appreciate everyone's cooperation as we welcome this unique event to our community. Please be patient, plan ahead, and most importantly, enjoy the celebration safely!

For more information you can visit the following:
Experience Tioga
or
https://www.up.com/about-us/history/steam/track

Waverly Business Association Waverly Recreation Waverly Central School District Sayre Borough Police Department Athens Borough Police Athens Township Police Department Morning Times South Waverly Vol. Fire Company

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05/09/2026

The Farmer’s Carry is one of the best full-body exercises for beginners because it builds practical strength while being simple and low impact.

Benefits of Farmer’s Carries

1. Builds Total-Body Strength

You are training:

* Grip strength
* Shoulders
* Core
* Upper back
* Glutes
* Legs

Your entire body works together to stabilize and move.

2. Improves Core Stability

Unlike crunches, farmer’s carries teach your core to resist movement and keep your spine stable during real-life activities.

3. Better Posture

Holding weight at your sides forces you to:

* Pull shoulders back
* Stand tall
* Engage upper back muscles

This can help counter poor posture from sitting.

4. Increases Grip Strength

Grip is strongly connected to overall strength and healthy aging. Farmer’s carries are one of the fastest ways to improve it.

5. Functional Everyday Strength

They improve real-world movements like:

* Carrying groceries
* Lifting bags
* Carrying laundry
* Climbing stairs with weight

6. Low Skill, High Reward

Beginners can learn it quickly without complicated technique.

How to Do a Farmer’s Carry

1. Pick up two dumbbells or kettlebells
2. Stand tall
3. Keep shoulders down and back
4. Tighten your core
5. Walk slowly and controlled
6. Avoid leaning side to side

Think: “Walk tall like you’re balancing a book on your head.”

Beginner Starting Weights

A good beginner goal is choosing weights that feel challenging by the end of the walk but still allow good posture.

Suggested Starting Point

Women

* Beginner: 10–20 lb in each hand
* Intermediate: 25–40 lb each hand
* Strong goal: 50+ lb each hand

Men

* Beginner: 20–35 lb each hand
* Intermediate: 40–60 lb each hand
* Strong goal: 70+ lb each hand

How to Progress Over Time

Start with:

* 20–30 second carries
OR
* 50–100 feet

Then gradually:

* Increase weight
* Increase distance
* Improve posture and control

Simple Progression Plan

* Week 1–2: Learn technique
* Week 3–4: Add distance
* Week 5–6: Increase weight slightly
* Continue progressing slowly

A great long-term benchmark is eventually carrying about:

* Half your bodyweight total for beginners/intermediate
* Your full bodyweight total for advanced strength

Example:

* A 160 lb person carrying two 40 lb dumbbells = 80 lb total (excellent beginner/intermediate goal)

Common Mistakes

* Leaning forward
* Shrugging shoulders
* Taking fast sloppy steps
* Using weights too heavy to control
* Looking down while walking

Beginner Tip

You do not need extremely heavy weight to benefit. Consistency and posture matter more than ego lifting. Even lighter carries done correctly can dramatically improve strength and stability over time.

05/06/2026

🚧 TRAFFIC ADVISORY – WAVERLY RACE NIGHT FAN FAIR 🚧

The Waverly Police Department would like to remind residents and visitors of the return of the Waverly Race Night Fan Fair taking place on Thursday, May 7th in Downtown Waverly. We’re excited to see this community event make its comeback! 🏁

📍 Broad Street will be closed from Johnson Street to Pennsylvania Avenue from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM to allow for event setup, activities, and teardown.

🛠️ Event Schedule: • Setup: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
• Fan Fair Event: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• Teardown/Cleanup: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Please use alternate routes, expect heavier pedestrian traffic in the downtown area, and use caution while traveling near the event zone.

We encourage everyone to come out, support the event, meet the drivers, check out the cars, and help welcome back the Waverly Fan Fair to our community! 🚗🏁

Waverly Recreation Waverly Business Association

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