The "JE Ranch" - Waverly's Rodeo Coming Jan. 4th

The "JE RANCH - Waverly's Rodeo" will be presented by Waverly historian Don Merrill at the Susquehanna River Archaeological Center (SRAC) in Waverly, NY on Tuesday, January 4th from 6:30 - 7:30pm. For nearly 20 years (during the 1940's and 1950's,) Waverly NY had a most unique claim to fame. The JE Ranch was home to the only rodeo ranch east of the Mississippi and was often touted as Rodeo Capital of the East. Real cowboys and Indians rode through the streets of the village and just out of town could be seen teepees and bunkhouses, all the trappings of the real west.

The J.E. Rodeo, whose owners and stars were well-acquainted with such personalities as Tom Mix and Roy Rogers, offered a once in a life time opportunity for Waverly residents, young and old, to experience something very special. A performance by the rodeo was a highlight of nearly all important Waverly celebrations during these two decades. Visitors came from hundreds of miles away to see performers that had starred in much bigger towns and arenas, including Madison Square Garden.

Loaded with memorabilia, artifacts and great discussion, the presentation is meant to be enjoyed by all ages. The public is also invited to bring their own memorabilia from the JE Ranch to discuss as well.

Admission is $6 per person, $4 for SRAC members and students. Free admission to the SRAC Exhibit Hall is included in the admission price.

SRAC is located at 345 Broad Street, Waverly, NY - for more information, email info@SRACenter.org or call the Center at 607-565-7960.

January Classes at SRAC

There's ALWAYS something going on at SRAC!

Ray of Hope Hypnotherapy Classes
Throughout January 2011 (see below)
345 Broad Street Waverly, NY

Dee Brenner (Ray of Hope) is an LPN, a member of the National Association of Transpersonal Hypnotherapists and a CHT (Certified Hypnotherapist) who has worked in health care for the past 24 years. Her classes teach you how to use your own natural healing power of the mind through hypnosis to create a new and healthier way of living. Join Dee for a night of relaxation and enlightenment and be able to discuss your experience after the session with others.

Dee will present 4 different types of hypnotherapy classes throughout January:
Thursday, January 6th - 6 - 7:30pm - Healing & Relaxation
Thursday, January 13th - 6 - 7:30pm - Smoking Cessation
Thursday, January 20th - 6 - 7:30pm - Weight Loss
Thursday, February 3 - 6 - 7:30pm - Psychic Development

Class fees are just $10 per person so call us today to reserve your seat!

Walk ins welcome!

Jewelry & Beading Class
Sat, January 8, 11:30am – 1:30pm SRAC,
345 Broad Street Waverly, NY

Local lapidary Ellen Sisco is an artisan who is very knowledgeable about working stone, mineral, gemstones, and other suitably durable materials into decorative items. On Saturday, Dec 4th, Ellen will conduct a class at SRAC in basic beading. Supplies include beads and all accessories to complete a necklace. Precious stones, clips, glass beads and polished glass chips are among the variety of beads that the attendees will be able to choose from. Fees for this two hour beading class is $25.

Examples of the jewelry that can be made can be seen here - but it is totally up to what your imagination brings to make your own design!

RSVP's are greatly appreciated by calling the Center at (607)565-7960 or by emailing info@SRAcenter.org.

SRAC's Event Calendar - click here. (this event calendar is updated often so bookmark it now!)

Drawing in Color Classes With Albert White Wednesday January 19th & 26th from 6-7:30pm SRAC, 345 Broad Street Waverly, NY

If you are looking for some basic drawing, painting, or advanced techniques with different mediums, Albert White will take the time with you in an atmosphere that makes you feel welcome the moment you walk in our door! These classes started months ago and because of the popularity - they have just kept going! Albert White is a well known artist out of Binghamton, NY who runs a very relaxed class filled with conversation and interesting information as he teaches each of his students (from teens to retired adults!) at their own level.

Born in Binghamton, White attended San Francisco Art Institute and graduated with honors from the Maryland Institute of Art. As an artist, Albert's paintings reflect sensitivity and power in wildlife, people, and the land. His artwork has been shown in venues across the country and is in permanent collections of major institutions. He has served as an exhibitor, lecturer and a teacher in many prestigious locations including Harvard University and the Iroquois Indian Museum. Currently, White has ten of his original prints and drawings on exhibit and for sale at the SRAC gift shop. Class fees are just $10 per night!

Call SRAC at 607-565-7960 or email info@sracenter.org to reserve you place today.

SRAC's Event Calendar - click here. (this event calendar is updated often so bookmark it now!)

Article on the Hydrology of the Northeast Published

In a new report by ScienceDaily.com, called "Water Resources Played Important Role in Patterns of Human Settlement," the hydrology of the northeast was the topic of discussion. The report was written by a team of geoscientists, biological scientists and social scientists, including University of New Hampshire Ph.D. candidate Christopher Pastore. According to ScienceDaily, the results, which extend as far back as the year 1600, appear in the current issue of the journal Environmental Science & Technology.

The report centered on three geographic and socio-political subregions: New England; the Middle Colonies; and the Chesapeake. They then looked at the ways in which physical variables--such as soil, vegetation, and climate--combined with socio-political factors to influence each subregion's hydrologic environment.

Science Daily reports that "In New England, for example, close-knit religious communities with strong central governments concentrated their economic efforts on fur-trading and timber extraction, according to the paper's co-authors, which include Charles Vörösmarty of the City University of New York, principal investigator on the NSF grant. Vörösmarty is formerly the director of the Water Systems Analysis Group at the UNH Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans, and Space.

The Chesapeake region, on the other hand, was settled largely by young, unskilled men who cleared trees and planted tobacco fencerow to fencerow. "This caused extensive erosion, which dramatically altered rivers," Pastore says.

The Middle Colonies were characterized by diverse social, cultural, and religious traditions and feudal-style estate agriculture."

The report goes on to claim that "resulting information helps determine past water residence times, which in turn allow scientists to infer changes in the biogeochemistry of rivers and streams.

Many pathogens, or disease-causing organisms, are linked to water flows. An understanding of historical water residence times, says Pastore, may lead to new insights into how diseases are transmitted today.

Our colonial past may be hydrologic prologue."

Story Source:
Retrieved December 15, 2010, from http://www.sciencedaily.com­ /releases/2010/11/101130122039.htm The above story is reprinted (with editorial adaptations by ScienceDaily staff) from materials provided by University of New Hampshire.

Pennies DO COUNT!

It's not too late to support the Lincoln Street 4th graders by voting for your favorite projects at SRAC!

After finishing their curriculum on Native American history, each student was asked to do a project that represents what they have learned. These projects are now on display at SRAC at 345 Broad Street in downtown Waverly, NY. The public is invited to cast votes for their favorite projects - with the top three winners to be on display at SRAC for the next year.

Votes are cast with pennies and spare change that are collected in containers placed beside each project. These conatiners will eventually return to the school where the students will count the "votes." These winners will be announced at a ceremony at SRAC during the school's Christmas vacation.

Many people may not realize that local schools are having budgetary problems that have even threatened being able to afford bussing for field trips to include SRAC that is just blocks away. For this reason it is important for us at SRAC and the community to spread the word about this event now taking place and to do what we can to support our schools. It's an easy way to support the kids for their efforts and the great teachers for their very active role in their learning experience.

SRAC 2011 Wall Calendar

Looking for that perfect gift for that person who is hard to buy for this Christmas? Look no further!

SRAC has compiled 12 of the best of the best artifacts found in our region and placed them in a wall calendar that is both beautiful and educational. From collections found in SRAC's collections to private collections that are rarely seen, each month is represented with items that will spark your imagination about each artifact and the people who created and used them.

While we will have some soon in the SRAC gift shop - those of you who are shopping online for Christmas can just use the following link to view all if the pages and to buy yours now!

http://www.cafepress.com/SRAC.490075801

Shipping is really fast - but don't wait too long so that this present can be under the tree Christmas morning!

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December Events at SRAC

There's ALWAYS something going on at SRAC!

Jewelry & Beading Class

Sat, December 4, 11:30am – 1:30pm

	SRAC, 345 Broad Street Waverly, NY map

Local lapidary Ellen Sisco is an artisan who is very knowledgeable about working stone, mineral, gemstones, and other suitably durable materials into decorative items. On Saturday, Dec 4th, Ellen will conduct a class at SRAC in basic beading. Supplies include beads and all accessories to complete a necklace. Precious stones, clips, glass beads and polished glass chips are among the variety of beads that the attendees will be able to choose from. Fees for this two hour beading class is $25.

Examples of the jewelry that can be made can be seen here - but it is totally up to what your imagination brings to make your own design!

RSVP's are greatly appreciated by calling the Center at (607)565-7960 or by emailing info@SRAcenter.org.

SRAC's Event Calendar - click here. (this event calendar is updated often so bookmark it now!)

America's Golden Age of Toys

Tue, December 7, 6:30pm – 7:30pm

	SRAC 345 Broad Street Waverly, NY map

Get in the mood for Christmas as we present, "America's Golden Age of Toys," by Tioga County Historical Society's Tom McEnteer.

The Susquehanna River Archaeological Center, (SRAC) is proud to present "America's Golden Age of Toys", by Tioga County Historical Society's Tom McEnteer. Collector, antiquarian and researcher of toys in America, McEnteer will display almost forgotten and very rare antique toys and give a very informative presentation including general toy history, with the focus on toys of the 1930's through the early 1980's. Tentatively, the program will include slides, large photos, and of course some show and tell.

There will also be guest appearance by Don Merrill, Waverly's very own top historian and antiquarian who will display and discuss actual toys made in Waverly's Crandell (1890's) and Manoil (1950 - 60's) Toy factories!

The audience is also invited to bring along any old toys that they might like to show. A major portion of the presentation is very informal and Tom invites the audience to ask questions and add comments as they come up.

Don't miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to learn about the golden age of toys in America and even Waverly, NY!

Admission is $4 for adults, $3 for SRAC members and students. Free admission to the SRAC lecture hall will be included in the admission price.

SRAC is located at 345 Broad Street Waverly, NY.

SRAC's Event Calendar - click here. (this event calendar is updated often so bookmark it now!)

Drawing in Color Classes
With Albert White
EVERY Wednesday From 6-7:30pm
SRAC, 345 Broad Street Waverly, NY map

If you are looking for some basic drawing, painting, or advanced techniques with different mediums, Albert White will take the time with you in an atmosphere that makes you feel welcome the moment you walk in our door! These classes started months ago and because of the popularity - they have just kept going! Albert White is a well known artist out of Binghamton, NY who runs a very relaxed class filled with conversation and interesting information as he teaches each of his students (from teens to retired adults!) at their own level.

Born in Binghamton, White attended San Francisco Art Institute and graduated with honors from the Maryland Institute of Art. As an artist, Albert's paintings reflect sensitivity and power in wildlife, people, and the land. His artwork has been shown in venues across the country and is in permanent collections of major institutions. He has served as an exhibitor, lecturer and a teacher in many prestigious locations including Harvard University and the Iroquois Indian Museum. Currently, White has ten of his original prints and drawings on exhibit and for sale at the SRAC gift shop. Class fees are just $10 per night!

Call SRAC at 607-565-7960 or email info@sracenter.org to reserve you place today.

SRAC's Event Calendar - click here. (this event calendar is updated often so bookmark it now!)

Wood Carving Exhibition and Sale
With Catotonk Wood Carving Club
Saturday, December 11th from noon - 4pm
SRAC, 345 Broad Street Waverly, NY map

The Susquehanna River Archaeological Center (SRAC) will host a special event presented by the Catatonk Valley Woodcarvers organization. The event will be held on December 11th, 2010 from noon – 4pm. Nine artisans will exhibit and demonstrate various wood carving techniques and have many hand carved items on sale just in time for Christmas.

The Catatonk Valley Woodcarvers is an organization that is committed to the development and the preservation of wood carving skills. The group began in 1988, and consists of carvers with a wide range of experience from novice to intermediate and professional levels. The event will be a great place for the public to learn about wood carving techniques, new tools, and products from experienced carvers. Items on display will include folk art, marionettes, 3 dimensional art, 3D relief carving, wood chipping, wood carving, wood burning, animated and even life sized wood pieces made by the club members.

Visitors will also be able to taste test biscotti from Mama Chisari and "Celebrations" throughout the event.

SRAC is located at 345 Broad Street in Waverly, NY. To learn more, visit www.SRACenter.org.

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