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	Historic Seligman Sundries - Espresso News Your Route 66 Connection January, 2010 Seligman, Arizona U.S.A.

Route 66 - Coffee Break News

January 1st 2010 - Partly cloudy with a high of 45 degrees F (7C) and a low of 20 degrees F (-6C).

Happy New Year to all of our friends across the globe. We have warm memories of the year 2009 and look forward to 2010. This is our second year for the monthly newsletter and we sincerely thank everyone for their contributions by giving us interesting stories of your travels along Route 66. Best wishes to everyone.

If you would like to place a link on our website www.seligmansundries.com, email us the link.

Sincerely,
Frank and Lynne

frank@fossilcreekcoffee.com
lynne@seligmansundries.com
928-853-0051

Winter in Seligman

We often are asked if it snows in Seligman. Here is a photo taken December 11th. 2009. Seligman received up to two feet of snow in the surrounding mountains. We welcome the precipitation. The result of this will be a spectacular Spring. We always welcome any form of precipitation. Soon Seligman will turn from the snowy white to a variety of colors when wildflowers begin to bloom this Spring.

Visit another of our websites at www.route66experience.com.

Coffee Facts

History

During the American Civil War when coffee was scarce, the citizens of New Orleans used chicory as a substitute. Today, they enjoy their coffee with chicory, which is mixed with a quantity of strong black coffee and hot, rich milk.

Also during the American Civil War, the Union soldiers were issued eight pounds of ground roasted coffee as part of their personal ration of one hundred pounds of food. And they had another choice: ten pounds of green coffee beans.

We invite you to join us for your favorite coffee drink at our coffee bar.

Our Coffee Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTk-l6ft2J8

Route 66 Patriot

www.route66patriot.com

Symbolism

Everything on the flag symbolizes attitude and resolve in American history. The 13 stripes (seven red and six white) are for the original 13 colonies and the 50 stars represent all the states in the United States of America. The colors in the flag also mean something. Red is for Valor and Hardiness; white is for Innocence and Purity; and blue is for Vigilance, Perseverance and Justice.

From Route 66 to Guatemala by Bicycle

Petr Zimola continues his travels (from the Czech Republic to New York - then journeying on a bicycle since New York). Since we met Petr in Seligman in October, he has continued on his journey to the West Coast and then headed southward. His latest update was sent from El Salvador as he continues to cycle and share his enthusiasm with us. The photo is of Petr overlooking an active volcano in Guatemala. In December as we travelled through Guatemala, we were two to three days ahead of Petr and enjoyed his perspective on locations that we visited ahead of him. View our Guatemalan video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuAln0dNxdY.

Prospero Año Nuevo.

Greek Flag now on Route 66

This year we have a new flag to display with our flag collection. Our friends David and Liz returned to Arizona from an extended stay in Greece. Thanks to their thoughtfulness, we now own a Greek flag.

Greek contribution to New Years tradition:
The tradition of using a baby to signify the New Year was started by ancient Greeks around 600 B.C. They would carry a baby around in a basket to honor Dionysus, the God of Fertility and symbolize his annual rebirth.

Kali Hronia.

Japanese Talent

An accomplished musician, a professional photographer, a great friend - That is Yasuhiko, from Tokyo, Japan. We have had the pleasure of visiting with Yasuhiko on his yearly visit to the United States. He has shared with us some of his spectacular photography from Route 66 and the Western States.
Just when we thought Yasuhiko's talent was limited to photography, we heard his musical abilities as "Gomente" on You Tube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuiKcPe-K58,
For a real treat, click on the link and listen to his music.

We look forward to seeing Yasuhiko's smiling face again on Route 66.

Akemashite omedetou.

あけましておめでとう。

Route 66 Attraction 30 Minutes from Seligman

History

A Natural Wonder in the Making

The story of the Grand Canyon Caverns' formation starts 345 million years ago, at the bottom of an ancient sea. This was during the Mississippian Period of geologic time. The entire Southwestern U.S. was covered by ocean. As tiny sea animals lived and died, their shells and skeletons fell to the ocean floor creating a fine, oozy mud, very rich in lime deposits. This mud eventually became the limestone bedrock which is the base rock of the Caverns. Later on, forces deep within the earth, such as volcanic eruptions and earthquakes, cause the ocean floor to rise several thousands of feet, becoming the mountaintops of today. The Caverns' elevation is now more than 5,000 feet above sea level. These upheavals split the earth's crust. Rainwater started entering these cracks and seeping into the limestone. This was the very beginning of the Grand Canyon Caverns.

www.grandcanyoncaverns.com

Classic Route 66

Ron and Jan Sellars brightened our day when they visited us this fall. Here is Ron and Jan's story.

     We've owned the "Godfather" aka '32 Auburn for seven years. Drove Route 66 from Santa Monica Pier to Seligman .... Continued on to Oklahoma City before the good weather ran out.  Plan to complete the rest of 66 next year.  Bremerton Washington is home, but we travel six months a year in our motorhome pulling the Auburn on an open trailer. Have now dropped and driven her in all 48 contiguous states, parts of Canada, and just long enough in Mexico for bragging rights and a margarita.
Ron and Jan Sellars

For photos visit:  photos.route66patriot.com

French Gift to The United States of America

The Statue of Liberty is one of the most recognized symbols of American freedom anywhere. Standing tall on Liberty Island in the middle of the Hudson River in New York City Harbor, the Statue of Liberty was given to the U. S. by the French in 1886. The French gave the Statue of Liberty, or Statue de la Liberté, to the United States as a token of friendship.

Alexandre Gustave Eiffel, creator of the Eiffel Tower, designed the interior structure, while Frederic Auguste Bartholdi was the sculptor. Made of copper, the statue depicts Lady Liberty standing tall with the torch of freedom raised with her right arm.

Thanks to many of our French visitors on Route 66 this past year.

Bonne Année !

www.route66patriot.com

Route 66 Bigfoot update

We continue to monitor the Seligman watch for Bigfoot. Right around the corner is D.N.A. evidence from samples taken in Seligman that will "shock the world" according to Tom Biscardi, the Great Bigfoot Hunter.
www.searchingforbigfoot.com

For continued local information go to www.route66bigfoot.com

Have One For The Road...

make it Route 66 Root Beer!

Find this popular beverage in many fine establishments along Route 66.

Arizona Locations: http://www.route66sodas.com/Arizona.asp

Happy New Year

French: Bonne Année!

Spanish: Feliz año nuevo

German: Ein glückliches neues Jahr

Italian: Buon anno

Czech: Stastny Novy Rok

Finnish: Onnellista uutta vuotta

Portuguese: Feliz ano novo

Dutch: Gelukkig nieuwjaar

Hebrew: Shana Tova

Polish: Szczesliwego Nowego Roku

Thai: Sawatdee Pi Mai

Hungarian: Boldog uj evet

The End

Paul and Rosalie from Holland


	Historic Seligman Sundries - Espresso News Your Route 66 Connection February, 2010 Seligman, Arizona U.S.A.

Route 66 - Coffee Break News

February 1st, 2010 - Partly cloudy with a high of 45 degrees F (7C) and a low of 20 degrees F (-6C).

We appreciate all the comments that we have received from our readers. Our main focus is Route 66 and the "Route 66 Experience" stories. In turn, we have learned a lot from our newsletter readers about their part of the world through their emails and photos. Thanks for the exchange and for letting us get a glimpse of your country.

Many have asked about past newsletters that have been sent. Jeffery Seligman, previously featured last summer, suggested that we archive our newsletters. This was a great idea. Our newsletters are now archived on our website: Route 66 Seligman News

Sincerely,
Frank and Lynne

frank@fossilcreekcoffee.com
lynne@seligmansundries.com
928-853-0051

Seligman Yesterday

The Arizona Highway Department reported that more than 500,000 out-of-state cars travelled Route 66 in 1937, but Seligman experienced its real heyday after World War II when returning veterans and other motorists hit the road and made the Southwest a popular tourist destination. Seligman’s businesses lured travelers along Route 66 with their exuberant slogans, signs, neon lights, and other gimmicks, until Interstate 40 opened in 1978, bypassing Seligman and signaling the end of the heyday of the Mother Road

Seligman Today

The National Register listing of a two block area of Seligman in 2005 as a Historic District focused additional public attention on Seligman and the value of preserving the significant historic resources that illustrate its history.

Enjoy our YouTube video: The Seligman Historic District

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSnIXG0rjvw

Coffee Facts

Here's to Your Health

A scientific report form the University of California found that the steam rising from a cup of coffee contains the same amounts of antioxidants as three oranges. The antioxidants are heterocyclic compounds which prevents cancer and heart disease. It's good for you!

Advertisements for coffee in London in 1657 claimed that the beverage was a cure for scurvy, gout and other ills.

After the decaffeinating process, processing companies no longer throw the caffeine away; they sell it to pharmaceutical companies.

After they are roasted and when the coffee beans begin to cool, they release about 700 chemical substances that make up the vaporizing aromas.

We invite you to join us for your favorite coffee drink at our coffee bar.

Our Coffee Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTk-l6ft2J8

Washinton's Birthday/Presidents Day
February 15th

Washington's Birthday is officially to honor the life and work of the first president of the United States, George Washington. Some people see it as an opportunity to commemorate all past presidents of the United States. Washington's Birthday is sometimes known as Presidents' Day. Some states pay particular attention to Abraham Lincoln, as his birthday was also in mid-February. In the week before the holiday, schools often organize events and lessons to educate their students about the presidents of the United States and George Washington in particular. It is a popular day for stores to start their sales.

When Hell Freezes Over

Hell, Norway - Partly cloudy with a high of 36 degrees F (2C) and a low of 18 degrees F (-8C).

Many thanks to Cecilie who sent us a postcard from her unique home town, Hell, Norway. Now we know for a fact that "hell has frozen over". Winter temperatures can get down to -4 degrees F (-20C). Hell, Norway, population 352, is the home of the Hell Music Festival.

We hope to see Cecilie visiting us again this summer on Route 66.

Route 66 "Jim"
Route 66 to Holland

When Mieke and Wim Wiss from Lelystad, Holland visited Seligman, they were looking for a special souvenir. One of our decorations in the front of the building was just waiting to be adopted. Although we were concerned about the culture shock of leaving Arizona's high desert on Route 66, we decided that "Jim" would enjoy living in another part of the world. Named by his new owners, this proud metal cowboy now provides Mieke and Wim with a perfect rememberance of Arizona's Wild West. The picture of "Jim" shows him standing in the December snow in Holland. In the summer months, he will stand happily amongst the flowers in their beautiful garden. We wish all of the family well.

Japanese Talent produces "Route 66 Tribute"

We want to share with you a great "Route 66 Tribute" created by the talented Yasuhiko from Tokyo, Japan.

Route 66 Tribute by Yasuhiko: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRVfJktlh-c

In this video, there are Arizona Route 66 scenes including Seligman. He not only composed the music but also performs his musical talent in the video which is a perfect fit for his photography.

The displayed photograph (taken by Yasuhiko) is a scene of the Tama River, a short walking distance from his house in Japan.

Route 66 Attraction 30 Minutes from Seligman

Hiking and Cycling at Grand Canyon Caverns

It's great to have a space big enough to have an adventure with refreshments never more than 1.5 miles away. Grand Canyon Caverns has virtually all 1,400 acres available to hikers, horse back riders and road trail bike enthusiasts. Our place has a perimeter of about 8 miles: most of it in second growth forest last logged in the 1940's with no plans to ever log it again. Our ranch family graze their terrific saddle horses across the whole property at various times of the year keeping everything fire safe and ready for cross country fun without ever leaving the property. Whether you hike, bike or trail ride our paths lead to mesas with 360 degree views of 50 miles or more in all directions. We have an amazing pine forest that covers the whole East side of our recreation property for your enjoyment. We have hundreds of rare plant species thriving in our protected space. Take a break at our store along Route 66 or a mile East at the Cavern's restaurant...Everywhere you go in the distance you'll see our huge water tower at an elevation of 6,000 feet...which is why our forests are thriving. Come enjoy our outdoors before or after a tour of the largest dry Caverns in The United States and sixth largest in the world.

Submitted by John McEnulty

www.grandcanyoncaverns.com

Elvis on Route 66?

The presence of Elvis is alive and well on Route 66 according to a Seligman visitor, Bree Reeves, from Las Vegas. Bree, who works at Las Vegas Wedding Chapel, has informed us that Las Vegas is the wedding capital of the United States with over 112,000 couples getting married there in 2009. A popular scenario is dressing up like Elvis and Marilyn Monroe for the ceremony. Newly married couples usually go on to travel Route 66 and visit the Grand Canyon while they are on their honeymoon. Graceland Wedding Chapel was the first chapel in the country to offer the famous "Elvis Ceremony" where Elvis performs during the ceremony. Since Bree has visited Seligman (three hours from Las Vegas), she envisions Seligman as a perfect backdrop for Elvis.

View some of the "Elvis ceremonies" on their website : http://www.gracelandchapel.com/ or call Bree at 800-824-5732.

"Statue de la Liberté"
Follow up article from Jean-Paul who lives in France

The world's largest replica of the Statue of Liberty, 12 meters high, was unveiled 4 July 2004 in Colmar, Alsace, France to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the death of sculptor Frederic Auguste Bartholdi. Colmar is the birthplace of Bartholdi, the sculptor of the Statue of Liberty.

The new statue was installed on a roundabout in a commercial zone where it welcomes visitors at the northern entrance to the picturesque Alsatian city, prefecture of Haut-Rhin.

http://www.route66patriot.com/

Thank You Veterans

"Dedicated to honoring America's Veterans, Active Duty Military, Police, Fire and Emergency personnel. All are welcome to join us in honoring their commitment."

This is the theme of Richard's Coffee Shop in Mooresville, North Carolina. We had the pleasure of visiting this welcoming center last month. The only agenda for this non-profit organization is to honor our veterans. It was a virtual museum of memorabilia, friendly people and proud veterans.

We salute your efforts.

www.welcomehomeveteran.org

Have One For The Road...

make it Route 66 Root Beer!

Find this popular beverage in many fine establishments along Route 66.

Arizona Locations: http://www.route66sodas.com/Arizona.asp

The End

Enjoy your espresso and don't forget Valentines Day.

Archived Newsletters are at: www.route66seligmannews.com


	Historic Seligman Sundries - Espresso News Your Route 66 Connection March, 2010 Seligman, Arizona U.S.A.

Route 66 - Coffee Break News

March 1, 2010 - Partly cloudy with a high of 50 degrees F (10C) and a low of 29 degrees F (-2C).

We're excited to begin our 4th year at Historic Seligman Sundries
and look forward to seeing you this season.

A reminder that all previous newsletters have been archived and can be viewed at:
Route 66 Seligman News

Sincerely,
Frank and Lynne

www.seligmansundries.com

Seligman History

Around 1900, the Santa Fe Line moved its Arizona midpoint offices from Ash Fork to Seligman. Trains stopped in Seligman regularly, not only for mail and for cattle headed for the Chicago and Oklahoma City stockyards but also to bring tourists who dined and stayed at the big, handsome, new Havasu Harvey House, built around 1905 by the railroad for Fred Harvey. The Seligman Sundries building located in front of the Harvey House was built in 1904 and is the oldest commercial building still in existence in Seligman.

Enjoy our YouTube video: Renovating The Historic Seligman Sundries:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Gx8DMkWOQs

Coffee Facts

Coffee berries start as green berries in their early stage of growth, then turn yellow, red, then dark crimson when they are finally ripe and yield the best coffee. In fact, according to the rule of "FIVE": the Arabica coffee plant takes about "FIVE" years to mature and produce its first crop. A healthy coffee tree will produce only about "FIVE" pounds of green beans per year, but only about "ONE-FIFTH" of a pound meets the rigid sorting standards to be sold as "Specialty Coffee."

We invite you to join us for your favorite coffee drink at our coffee bar.

Our Coffee Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTk-l6ft2J8

American Legion Post 123 - Seligman

The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans' organization. Focusing on service to veterans, service members and communities, the Legion currently has about 2.6 million members in 14,000 posts worldwide. These posts are organized into 55 departments: one each for the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, France, Mexico and the Philippines.

The American Legion Post in Seligman meets on the first Monday of each month at 6:00 P.M.

Memorial Day is a day set aside every year to honor all veterans.
We are in the process of preparing for our Memorial Day flag raising ceremony to be held at Historic Seligman Sundries on Monday, May 31, 2010.
We encourage anyone who'd like to participate in this ceremony to call or email us.

www.route66patriot.com

A Really Cool Place - Cool Springs, Arizona

As you travel down Route 66 between Oatman and Seligman, plan to stop at Cool Springs. It's there where you'll meet George, the mayor of Cool Springs.

George will enthusiastically provide you with interesting facts and stories about this stretch of Historic Route 66 that is on the eastern slope of the Black Mountains between Kingman and Oatman. Built in the 1920's, this site boasts of a colorful history that is truly "Route 66". Get your cameras ready for the spectacular 360-degree views from this historic site.

For more information visit: Cool Springs

Route 66 France

"Route 66 Arizona France" is a Representative Member for Europe of the Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona.

The Association, "Route 66 Arizona France", was founded in 2006 as a non-profit association by Robert Mauriès who is French and a strong protector of the Route 66 heritage. The purpose of the Association is to promote, develop, protect and communicate everything which shares The Old US Route 66 Spirit.

The photo on the right is the award dedicated to Route 66 Arizona France
Association during the Arizona Fun Run on May 3, 2009. A sincere thanks goes out to Robert for his "Route 66 Experience" and sharing it with others.

Route 66 Attraction 30 Minutes from Seligman

The "Cavern Suite"

On February 1. 2010, the Grand Canyon Caverns made available to the Route 66 community and all Roadies a very unique place to spend the night. "The Cavern Suite" is a beautiful space 200 feet underground inside the Grand Canyon Caverns. The suite accommodates up to 6 people in great comfort in the most beautiful setting ever imagined for a great night's rest. Every convenience has been thought of to enhance your stay in this beautiful setting of colorful walls and ceilings that are over a million years old. Your own personal attendant is a rotary phone call away to attend to your needs and ensure your comfort.

We also have added a wonderful three bedroom house with wood-burning fireplace stoves as lodging options. There is no nicer way for a family, several couples or a small group to enjoy the shared experience of our 1,400 acres of beauty.

For reservations, contact us at 928-422-3223.
Advance reservations are essential.

John McEnulty

www.grandcanyoncaverns.com

March 17th - St. Patrick's Day

Happy Saint Patrick's Day to all of our Irish travellers!

The first St. Patrick's Day parade took place not in Ireland, but in the United States. Irish soldiers serving in the English military marched through New York City on March 17, 1762. Along with their music, the parade helped the soldiers reconnect with their Irish roots as well as with their fellow Irishmen serving in the English army.

Details of Route 66 fundraising motorcycle challenge 2010 announced!!

Following on from the success of the 2008 Route 66 motorcycle challenge in aid of Temple Street Children's University Hospital, we are delighted to announce the details of the challenge for 2010. In September 2010 over one hundred Irish 66ers will travel down America's Mother Road from Chicago's Windy City to the board walk and onto the sands of the Pacific Ocean in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California to raise much needed funds for the Hospital. The route will see the fundraising bikers travel over 2,448 historical kilometers in total.

Visit this website Temple Street University Hospital for more details.

BTW - Brothers of the Three Wheel

The West End Chapter of Brothers of the Third Wheel is planning their "Trike-In and Bike Show" to be held in Seligman from May 28-31, 2010. This will be their 15th anniversary celebration. A daily parade of participants will be an added attraction in Seligman as they enjoy the local flavor of the town during this annual event. As always, we look forward to their visit.

Brothers of The Third Wheel

2010 Route 66 Fun Run - April 30th - May 2nd

The 2010 Annual Fun Run from Seligman to Golden Shores is scheduled for
April 30 - May 2. More information will be included in next month's newsletter.
For registration information, contact the Route 66 Association of Arizona.

Have One For The Road...

make it Route 66 Root Beer!

Find this popular beverage in many fine establishments along Route 66.

Arizona Locations: http://www.route66sodas.com/Arizona.asp

"End of the Trail"

"66-to-Cali" is located on the World Famous Santa Monica Pier at the end of Route 66! After 83 years of having NOTHING on the pier to celebrate the Mother Road's fabulous finish, we opened last summer and have greeted travelers from around the world ever since. Visited by over 3.5 MILLION people every year, the pier got a long overdue addition on it's 83rd birthday this year when "66-to-Cali" resurrected a classic "Santa Monica 66: End of the Trail" sign there that had been lost for over 50 years. Make sure to get your picture taken at the "End of the Trail" sign, and please stop to say "hi" to owners Dan and Jessica at our "66-to-Cali" kiosk while you're visiting!

Dan Rice
Owner, "66-to-Cali, Inc."
On the World Famous Santa Monica Pier
"End of the Road...Beginning of the Dream!"


	Historic Seligman Sundries - Espresso News Your Route 66 Connection April, 2010 Seligman, Arizona U.S.A.

Route 66 - Coffee Break News

April 1st, 2010 - Cloudy with a high of 45 degrees F (7C) and a low of 23 degrees F (-5C).

Seligman has started to come alive again as Spring brings moderate temperatures. A few of the many attractions near Seligman include the Grand Canyon Caverns and the Grand Canyon Jeep tours which we have highlighted in this newsletter. Also we are featuring local talent, Frank Fafara, with a release of a collection of his 1950's Rock n Roll hits.

Our new website www.route66roadies.com has links to some of our information websites recently created.

A reminder that archived newsletters are at: Route 66 Seligman News

Sincerely,
Frank and Lynne

frank@fossilcreekcoffee.com
lynne@seligmansundries.com
928-853-0051

Seligman, Arizona

Seligman is equal driving distance from Flagstaff, Kingman and Prescott, approximately 85 miles. Additionally, the town is located approximately 170 miles from Phoenix. The smaller municipalities of Williams and Chino Valley are located 40 and 60 miles respectively from Seligman.

Coffee Facts

So they say - The Italians drink their espresso with sugar, the Germans and Swiss - with equal parts of hot chocolate, the Mexicans - with cinnamon, the Belgians - with chocolate. Moroccans drink their coffee with peppercorns, the Ethiopians - with a pinch of salt. Coffee drinkers in the Middle East usually add cardamom and spices. Whipped cream is the favorite among Austrians. The Egyptians are extremely fond of pure and strong coffee. They seldom add sugar to it, nor milk nor cream. They serve unsweeteened coffee to mourners and sweetened coffee at weddings. The Italians are the unrivaled World Masters of Espresso.

We invite you to join us for your favorite coffee drink at our coffee bar.

Our Coffee Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTk-l6ft2J8

A Salute To Veterans

We would like to salute all of the United States armed services. The contributions and accomplishments of these special citizens need to be recognized. We salute all of the individuals for their sacrifice and the hardships that their families endure. Support is found in one unified voice saluting our country.

We are in the process of preparing for our Memorial Day (May 31st, 2010) flag raising ceremony at the Historic Seligman Sundries. We encourage anyone who wants to be a participant in the ceremony honoring all veterans to call or email us.

www.route66patriot.com

Czech Filming

The very first Czech film about the famous Route 66 will be shot this Spring during this year’s first trip to the Mother Road. Zdenek Jurasek from the Czech Route 66 Association announced that they will be leaving Prague on April 23rd - destination Route 66.
After arriving in Chicago on their 17-day tour to Los Angeles, they will begin filming the first Czech film about Route 66.

On their tour of Main Street America they will be accompanied by a film unit under the direction of Tomas Zindler, Czech director and cameraman. The movie that seeks to depict the beauties of the famous American 66 Highway from the perspective of the Czech and Slovak fans will be broadcasted on televisions in the Czech and Slovak Republic. Plans are also underway to distribute the film on DVD. Given that the footage is going to be shot in high resolution, they also plan to bring the movie to the cinema audience.

Seligman looks forward to their visit on May 4th!

Grand Canyon by Jeep

This tour takes you on a 15-mile trip down the most dramatic stretch of river in the western United States. Their experienced guide will tell you the story of the area's soaring sandstone cliffs, crystal blue-green waters, abundant wildlife, exploration by Major John Wesley Powell and others, and the river's modern role in the Southwest's water and power delivery system.

A stop to view an impressive set of ancient petroglyphs will offer their participants a chance to stretch their legs while bearing witness to the area's former inhabitance by ancient native cultures. If guests choose, they may also refresh themselves by wading in the cold, clear river.

www.grandcanyonjeeps.com

Grand Canyon Caverns
Route 66 Attraction 30 Minutes from Seligman

When Route 66 travellers camped in the 1950’s and 1960’s, campgrounds always offered a nice picnic table and fire ring [weather permitting] with the gift of some space and privacy. That’s what Grand Canyon Caverns RV park and campgrounds offers to today’s outdoor enthusiasts.

The Grand Canyon Caverns has 50 full hook-up sites for RV’s of all sizes and special spots surrounded by the privacy of full grown trees without hookups but with potable running water.

RV and camping guests have full use of a big heated pool, disc golf course and miles of nature trails right on their 800 acres.

You’ll enjoy a great stay on top of their amazing caverns which are right below you and accessible by elevator in the cavern's building a short walk from your site.

www.grandcanyoncaverns.com

London Visitors on 66

Las Vegas, Lake Havasu, Route 66 through Seligman and then Sedona. This was the route that Steve and Tracy Slade experienced on their two week tour of the United States. The British couple had an interesting story about their hometown of Great Dunmow, Essex, England. This town hosts the Dunmow Flitch Trials. A flitch of bacon (a salted and cured side of bacon) is awarded to married couples anywhere in the world who can satisfy the judge and jury of 6 maidens and 6 bachelors that in one year ond one day they have not argued. The interesting story is on http://www.dunmowflitchtrials.co.uk/. Any contestants?

Tracy and Steve are pictured with Lynne (left) and Jim Conkle (right). Jim, representing the Route 66 Pulse newspaper and the Route 66 Alliance, stopped by on his regular Route 66 swing through Seligman. Steve and Tracy were impressed with the friendliness of everyone they met while travelling Route 66.

Arizona Rock 'n Roll on Route 66
Local Talent

Frank Fafara's rock 'n roll recordings were on radios across Arizona from 1959 to 1964. His 45 RPM vinyl singles were also popular at many of the jukeboxes along fabled Route 66. Frank and his band were quite popular in Northern Arizona and made many live appearances from Winslow to Kingman as well as in the nearby communities of Prescott, Mayer, & Show Low. Fafara's "Only in My Dreams" CD album is a once-in-a-lifetime music discovery for Route 66 aficionados. It is indeed original Route 66 Rock 'n Roll.

Since drinking coffee was a mainstay for cross-country travellers on the original Mother Road, Frank Fafara recommends that you savor a cup of Fossil Creek's Route 66 Blend as you drive the road today. To complete your trip down memory lane, enjoy Frank's fun album as you drive along and listen to some of the road's original rock 'n roll music. The "Only in My Dreams" album also includes black & white photos of Frank and his band along with other legendary singers from those wonderful halcyon days of rock 'n roll.

We offer this CD on our new Online Shopping Experience -
Route 66 Gifts Online

2010 Route 66 Fun Run - April 30th - May 2nd

We hope to see you at the 2010 Fun Run in Seligman, Arizona on April 30 and May 1.

The three-day event, held the first weekend of May, begins in Seligman and travels 140 miles to Topock/Golden Shores. The event is open to all street legal vehicles such as buses, bikes, RV's or roadsters, station wagons or Shelbys --"anything with wheels that runs in 2010!"

http://www.azrt66.com/

Australian Sewing Sisters, Tour Route 66

From April 14th until May 3rd a group of Australian quilters will be flying from Brisbane, Australia to Chicago, Illinois to start their U.S.A. tour. As this group wanders from Chicago to Los Angeles they will "get their kicks" from Flagstaff to Kingman on Route 66. We welcome this group of Australians and thank them for visiting our country. Photos of their tours are located on their webpage at the following link: Sewing Sisters Tour.

Photo of Bribie Island, Australia.

Have One For The Road...

make it Route 66 Root Beer!

Find this popular beverage in many fine establishments along Route 66.

Arizona Locations: http://www.route66sodas.com/Arizona.asp


	Historic Seligman Sundries - Espresso News Your Route 66 Connection May, 2010 Seligman, Arizona U.S.A.

Route 66 - Coffee Break News

May 1st, 2010 - Cloudy with a high of 58 degrees F (14C) and a low of 25 degrees F (-3C).

We extend our sympathy to all of our Polish friends on the tragic accident April 10th when 96 passengers including President Lech Kaczynski were killed in an airplane crash. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,
Frank and Lynne

frank@fossilcreekcoffee.com
lynne@seligmansundries.com
928-853-0051

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Seligman, Arizona

The original name for Seligman was Prescott Junction. Seligman developed when the railroad from Prescott to the main line was completed in 1886. With the completion of the Ashfork railroad branch, however, the older Prescott branch was abandoned. Prescott Junction thereafter gradually came to be called Seligman, named after two Seligman brothers, New York bankers connected with the A.&P.R.R., who owned the Hashknife Cattle company. In May 1897 the A&PRR reorganized, abandoning Williams as its western terminus, substituting Seligman as its western terminus. At that time, the Williams round house was moved to Seligman.

Drink Responsibly

Thief robs arcade with cup of coffee!

BERLIN
Tue Feb 9, 2010 11:32am EST

BERLIN (Reuters) - A thief in the German town of Hamelin robbed an amusement arcade by threatening the attendant with a cup of coffee, authorities said on Tuesday.
“He wasn’t going to pour coffee over her, he was going to hit her with the cup,” a spokesman for local police said.
Brandishing the steaming cup he had just ordered, the thief forced the 26-year-old to open the till and fled with the cash.
Police would not say how much money he had taken from the attendant, who had been alone in the arcade. “We don’t want to encourage others to try this,” the spokesman said.

(Reporting by Dave Graham; Editing by Steve Addison)

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Our Coffee Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTk-l6ft2J8

A Salute To Veterans

Memorial Day - 2010 Seligman, Arizona
A Tribute to Veterans

We invite you to join us in our tribute to Military personnel from Seligman, AZ.

8:00am - 9:00am
Monday, May 31, 2010
at Historic Seligman Sundries

Flag Raising - National Anthem

Invocation

Salute to our Military Personnel

Musical Tribute

Cake Cutting

Recognition of oldest and youngest military present

www.route66patriot.com

Irish Friends

Route 66 travelers by motorcycle commonly travel the entire length of Route 66 from Chicago to Los Angeles. An adventurous group of friends from Ireland stopped in Seligman on their journey. Their travels took them across the country and then back to their starting point in Chicago, a distance of over 5,000 miles. This fun-loving group of friends all live within 20 miles of each other in Tralle, Co, Kerry, Ireland. Tralee is home to the internationally renowned 'Rose of Tralee' festival, held every August.

We thank them for sharing their story with us on their 4- week journey through the states and wish them well. Sincere thanks for the autographed flag of Ireland which is proudly displayed on our wall in Sundries.

Belgian Travelers

Route 66, Las Vegas, National Parks in Utah and California and the Mexican Riviera... these were all stops that a group of family and friends experinced on their tour arranged by Present Travel in Belgium. We enjoyed visiting with them when they passed through Seligman early in April.
Here is the Belgian travel agency's website: presenttravel.be .

Grand Canyon Caverns
Route 66 Attraction 30 Minutes from Seligman

Contributed by John McEnulty
Grand Canyon Caverns has many wonderful groups we host before and after their amazing journey to our neighbors and friends, The Havasupai Nation, at Supai, in the bottom of The Grand Canyon.

The Alpenglow Adventures organization is extra special. Their mission is organizing hiking trips for people who can, and cannot, walk on the best hiking trails around the world. We know the Supai Hilltop trail into the Grand Canyon just North of our Caverns Resort is one the most scenic anywhere on the planet.

To learn more about this great group go to: www.alpenglowadventures.org

www.grandcanyoncaverns.com

Thailand to Route 66

Arin, Kusuma and family visited us in October of last year. Their interest in Route 66 and the Grand Canyon brought them back to visit us again this year on April 10th. We were happy to see their smiling faces and be a small part of their travels. Exchanging conversation about our way of life and learning about theirs was very rewarding for us.

A valuable benefit being located on Route 66 is the education we receive when talking with our visitors and friends from around the world.

Elvis Visits Seligman

Meet Arron Philips from Worksop, England as he sings his way across Route 66 in Arizona. We were fortunate enough to be serenaded by this Elvis Tribute singer. He has promised us that he will let us know when his production CD is recorded. Throughout his performance, we thought that Elvis was in the building. Thanks for the entertainment, Arron, and good luck as you pursue your singing career. Elvis would be proud.

Martin and Krystyne

Martin from Germany made a return visit to bring Krystyne with him. We did not realize that Krystyne is a celebrity in her own right www.godles.de. We look forward to Martin's next visit.

Route 66 Tattoo Man

Last year the 2009 "Person of the Year" Award by the Route 66 Alliance was presented to none other than Ron Jones, the "Tattoo Man". We had the pleasure of visiting with Ron and his wife, Roz, as they passed through Seligman on their way to the Laughlin Classic Car show in April.

The "Route 66 Tattoo Man" has 84 tattoos that he has collected over the past 10 years. 83 of the 84 tattoos are classic Route 66 art. A genuine Route 66 roadie, Ron has become an avid historian and supporter of Route 66. People like Ron contribute to the individuality that is found on Route 66, all with the common purpose of keeping Route 66 alive.

"Always remember--No matter where you go--There you are.

----------RON JONES-----Route 66 Tattoo Man----------"

American Pie

A much needed study of the best pie on Route 66 was conducted by Roger Naylor who unselfishly availed himself to the task. Classic home town diners from Flagstaff, Arizona to Kingman, Arizona were put to the test. This very informative study was published by the Las Vegas Review - Journal in the Sunday Travel section. You can read Roger's reveiw by going to Roger's Pie Review.
Roger is a real supporter of Route 66 and writings about his discoveries on Route 66 will help to enhance your Route 66 Experience.

Rusty Loves Route 66

Dogs also travel on Route 66.

Carson's Road Trip With Friends

Carson with his family and friends from Worthington, Ohio near Columbus, decided to have a bachelor party with style. They flew to Phoenix and then traveled north to experience a Route 66 road trip. This great group of young men made Seligman part of their celebration. The world famous Black Cat Bar was part of their adventure. We enjoyed serving them coffee the next morning and listening to their enthusiasm and appreciation for a great visit to Seligman. As one of the gentlemen said, "Route 66 is the way it used to be." Carson is fortunate to have such great family and friends. Congratulations on your upcoming wedding, Carson.

Also, thanks to the Black Cat (one of our great neighbors) for providing a comfortable setting where local residents and tourists can mingle and solve the world's problems.

Grand Canyon by Jeep

This crew will take you on a spectacular tour of the Grand Canyon by Jeep. Photo by Carol Sales.


	Historic Seligman Sundries - Espresso News Your Route 66 Connection June, 2010 Seligman, Arizona U.S.A.

Route 66 - Coffee Break News

June 1st, 2010 - Cloudy with a high of 58 degrees F (14C) and a low of 25 degrees F (-3C).

Cost share grant.
memorial day thank you

Sincerely,
Frank and Lynne

frank@fossilcreekcoffee.com
lynne@seligmansundries.com
928-853-0051

Seligman, Arizona graduation

Espresso new

The first rudimentary espresso machine prototype was created in France in 1822. Luigi Bezzera patented the first espresso machine in 1901, a steam driven design. Desiderio Pavoni purchased the patent from Bezzera in 1905, and through additional experimentation was able to produce better results by using a more optimum brew temperature of 195 degrees at 8-9 BAR of pressure. La Pavoni was the first manufacturer of espresso machines used in coffee houses. Modern day espresso in the commercial establishment is attributed to the Gaggia piston lever Crema Caffe machine, first introduced in 1947.

We invite you to join us for your favorite coffee drink at our coffee bar.

Our Coffee Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTk-l6ft2J8

A Salute To Veterans

Memorial Day - 2010 Seligman, Arizona
A Tribute to Veterans

We invite you to join us in our tribute to Military personnel from Seligman, AZ.

8:00am - 9:00am
Monday, May 31, 2010
at Historic Seligman Sundries

Flag Raising - National Anthem

Invocation

Salute to our Military Personnel

Musical Tribute

Cake Cutting

Recognition of oldest and youngest military present

www.route66patriot.com

Ramblin' Jack Elliot

Congatulations to Ramblin' Jack Elliott who won the Grammy for "Best Traditional Blues Recording" for 'A Stranger Here' produced by Joe Henry, 2009.

Ramblin' Jack is still on the road. During May Jack had to take Route 66 as he was on his way to a preformance in New Mexico. He is considered on of the country's legendary foundations of folk music. We thanked him for stopping by as we listened to his stories and music.

Good choice of roads to travel on for someone nicknamed Ramblin' http://www.ramblinjack.com/

French Traveller Goes To New Heights

1870 - Mounted on their stilts, the shepherds of Landes drove their flocks across the wastes, going through bushes, brush and pools of water, and traversing marshes with safety, without having to seek roads or beaten footpaths.
2010 - Meet Manu Cuadra from Mimizan, France. Travelling on stilts from Chicago to Santa Monica, of course on Route 66, Manu said that this is his dream come true. This 42 year old adventurist wants to be the first and also to preserve the tradition that originated in his home town. Watching Manu glide down the road three and one half feet above everyone else that was walking was a sight to see.

A special thanks to the Grand Canyon Caverns, the Highlander Motel in Kingman, the friendly people of Oatman, and the Needles Chamber of Commerce who provided assistance on his journey west.

Zucchero

Italian Rock Singer on Route 66
The international success, Zucchero made a stop in Seligman in May. His latest, "All the Best " tour, included stops in Germany, the Netherlands, France, Austria, Switzerland, and Ireland, as well as performances at the Royal Albert Hall in London, the Kremlin in Moscow, and San Siro stadium in Milan. An American tour, including another stop at Carnegie Hall, followed, as well as Zucchero's first performances in Australia.

We enjoyed listening to his CD while he visited. He had the traditional "tow truck" escort out of town.
Zucchero

Adventurismo de Espana

Victor and his group from Spain again visited Seligman on his Route 66 tour.

Reunion Island

Reunion Island is 11,235 miles from Seligman. This French island of about 800,000 population is located in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar, about 120 mi south west of Mauritius, the nearest island.

Our visitors Albert Riviere and his friends wanted us to annotate the distance on our signs. There is a contrasting difference of scenery of Reunionr Island with the scenery on Route 66. The espresso they enjoyed with us was our universal language.

AAA

George and his group from the Pennsylvania and Ohio area visited us again. Although we could not give them good Arizona weather they were enjoying their journey on Route 66 and reminiscing about yesteryear.

Sewing Sisters

From Bribie Island in Australia to Route 66.

Albert and Johnny

These smiling faces belong to Albert from Geo Tours and Johnny from Dreamers Travels. Their interaction with their group from France was pure entertainment. It usually is a real show.

Let's Talk "Cave"

The best kept secret in Northern Arizona is our Explorer Tour of areas in the caverns never before accessible to our guests from our opening in 1927. Now with a guide small groups can venture into amazing passage ways and rooms filled with crystals and other amazing things….the trip of a lifetime. Call 928-422-3223 for information and reservations.

Andy Requesting One More Latte

Andy and Mary Crawford from the U.K. made one of their visits in May. They are frequent visitors to the U.S.A. We also featured them last year in our archived newsletter.
October 2009.

Andy is humbly asking for one more latte.

Luka Travels Route 66

Luka visited us with his family and a group of Belgian visitors. When no one else would sing, Luka decided to serenade everyone. Another Zucchero?


	Historic Seligman Sundries - Espresso News Your Route 66 Connection July, 2010 Seligman, Arizona U.S.A.

Route 66 - Coffee Break News

July 1st, 2010 - Partly cloudy with a high of 88 degrees F (31C) and a low of 50 degrees F (10C).

After receiving numerous requests, we have decided to add a page for "Historic Seligman Sundries" on Face Book. If you have a Face Book account, you can send stories and comments by entering "Historic Seligman Sundries" to find our facebook page.

We will continue to send out our monthly email newsletter as usual.

Coffee Facts

The first wholesale coffee roasting company in America started business in 1790. That same year, the first advertisement for coffee in a newspaper was published. What is believed to be the first coffee roasting plant in America started operations at 4 Great Dock Street in New York City, now Pearl Street.

We invite you to join us for your favorite coffee drink
at our coffee bar.

Our Coffee Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTk-l6ft2J8

Independence Day

July 4th - 2010 Seligman, Arizona

July 4th is the day that the United States of America declared its independence from Britain. This day, a national holiday, is celebrated in a number of ways in the United States. Fireworks, barbecues, parades and gatherings are traditional. Freedom is the main theme of the celebration.

Pictured is a United States Marine Corps KC-130 taking off from Kandahar Air Base in Afghanistan. The crew of this aircraft sent us the signed photo along with a United States flag flown in Afghanistan on June 14th, 2010. This special flight crew, along with all of the military personnel, are the reason we can celebrate days such as July 4th, symbolizing freedom.
www.route66patriot.com

Seligman Days

Get ready for Seligman Days, happening this year on July 17th,18th and 19th. This 3-day event offers everything from pagents, dances, performances and a parade. For a full schedule of events, go to: http://www.seligmansundries.com

Skating Along 66

Shane Reilly skateboarded by our store the other day. That is right... he "skated" by on a skateboard while pulling a miniature teardrop trailer behind him. Traversing Route 66, Shane is promoting his SK8-66 project. Ten interactive sculptures of teardrop trailers have been placed on Route 66. One of the ten has been placed at the Historic Seligman Sundries. Each one of these sculptures is bar coded. From your IPhone or Droid, using a free Sticky Bits application, you can scan the bar code and then post your own Route 66 experience to that sculpture. Follow Shane on http://sk8-66.blogspot.com/

Pictured is Shane on his skateboard with his miniature teardrop. He is in front of our 1948 Invader trailer.

Giorgio and Giuliana

Vespa Power

Most 2-wheel Route 66 tours begin as the Harleys rev up their engines and roar down the road. Georgio and Guiliana decided that a 50cc Vespa motor scooter would be just fine for them. During their 2-month journey from Chicago to Los Angeles, they are traveling about 100 miles a day. As they "purred" into our parking lot in Seligman, a group of Italian tourists provided them with warm Italian greetings.

After getting "refueled" with some espresso, we saw smiles and the traditional thumbs up, signifying their approval of the espresso. Read about the interesting couple's story of a life filled with adventure and challenges. www.terraeasfalto.it

Normandy

An impromptu flag ceremony was held on June 5th. Newfound friends from Normandy presented us with their banner from Normandy as we presented them with an American flag. We appreciate the thoughtfulness of the international gesture and prominently display their banner in our store.

Tom Cousineau

When an imposing figure, 6'3" and in obviously great athletic shape, strides through your door, it gets your attention. That's what happened when Tom Cousineau visited us recently. At Ohio State, Tom was a -time All American and broke many school records for his football prowess in the late 1970's. With the Cleveland Browns, he was a two-time all NFL player.

We thoroughly enjoyed visiting with Tom and his family.

The Slovak Republic

Slovakia is a country of almost 5 million people. A few of them decided to join Martin - from Travel America, CZ. - to experience Route 66 the traditional way, on Harleys. They left Chicago on June 7th and stopped in Seligman on June 14th, heading to the West Coast. Although we did not know their spoken language, their smiles told the story. The "Greenhorns for Slovakia" are associated with the Czech Republic Route 66 Association.
http://www.travelamerica.cz

"Route 66 Roger"
Roger Naylor

Roger Naylor roams across the Southwest desert looking for great burgers, interesting people and weird attractions. He writes about his adventures in articles for Arizona Highways, Arizona Republic and Las Vegas Review-Journal, among others.

The Route 66 documentaries that he creates are informative and help keep Route 66 alive. Read his latest travel adventure - Roger's Story

MC Cowboys - June Group

Denmark brings us Per Moller and his MC Cowboy Group. Per's motorcycle groups really enjoy the interaction provided by Per. His enthusiasm and knowledge of "The Mother Road" provides his riders with a complete travel experience.
www.permoller.com

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History

History

Here's to Your Health

Hiking and Cycling at Grand Canyon Caverns

The "Cavern Suite"

Details of Route 66 fundraising motorcycle challenge 2010 announced!!

Thief robs arcade with cup of coffee!

July 4th - 2010 Seligman, Arizona