November 1st, 2009 -
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BREAKING NEWS
Bigfoot's Visit to Seligman, Arizona
www.route66bigfoot.com
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We hope you enjoy our human interest stories that make Route 66 an international attraction. We also have highlighted Veterans Day (November 11th) in this issue.
We proudly salute all veterans.
Links have been added on our Historic Seligman Sundries website. If you would like to add your link that contains Route 66 information, please send us an email.
Thanks to everyone who sent us photos, news stories and comments. We encourage continued news stories and articles to share with our readers. Also, let us know if you know someone who would like to receive our newsletter. We can add them to our mailing list, or they can sign up on the Historic Seligman Sundries website. Visit our website at www.seligmansundries.com
Sincerely,
Frank and Lynne
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BREAKING NEWS
Bigfoot's Visit to Seligman, Arizona
www.route66bigfoot.com
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We hope you enjoy our human interest stories that make Route 66 an international attraction. We also have highlighted Veterans Day (November 11th) in this issue.
We proudly salute all veterans.
Links have been added on our Historic Seligman Sundries website. If you would like to add your link that contains Route 66 information, please send us an email.
Thanks to everyone who sent us photos, news stories and comments. We encourage continued news stories and articles to share with our readers. Also, let us know if you know someone who would like to receive our newsletter. We can add them to our mailing list, or they can sign up on the Historic Seligman Sundries website. Visit our website at www.seligmansundries.com
Sincerely,
Frank and Lynne
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'In October, we had the pleasure of meeting the organizer of The Tunnel to Towers Run, Michael Mc Vey. We would like publicize to everyone on Route 66 this inspiring story.
September 09, 2009 news article -
As stated in the organization's mission statement, "We support the Pediatric Unit of the NYC Firefighter Burn Center and burn centers throughout the nation. We strive to help children who have lost one or both parents through local community awards and contributions to organizations with a like mission".
For full story, go to www.tunneltotowersrun.org.
We have memorabilia that Michael sent us from the Run displayed in Historic Seligman Sundries
September 09, 2009 news article -
As stated in the organization's mission statement, "We support the Pediatric Unit of the NYC Firefighter Burn Center and burn centers throughout the nation. We strive to help children who have lost one or both parents through local community awards and contributions to organizations with a like mission".
For full story, go to www.tunneltotowersrun.org.
We have memorabilia that Michael sent us from the Run displayed in Historic Seligman Sundries
Zdenek Jurasek made one of his trips through his favorite stop, Seligman, the end of September. Zdenek is the president of The Czech Route 66 Association. As an accomplished photographer, he has a great collection of Route 66 photos that you can view on www.r66.cz.
Arizonská sekce je, podle mého osobního názoru, asi nejnavštěvovanější částí Route 66.
Arizonská sekce je, podle mého osobního názoru, asi nejnavštěvovanější částí Route 66.
On Friday, September 25th, Zsolt Nagy brought his group of Hungarian Harley riders to Seligman. Last year when we met Zsolt, he promised to return in 2009. For their visit, we asked local guitarist and singer, Joe Clark, to entertain them as they leisurely enjoyed their gourmet coffee.
You can visit Zsolt at www.panaco.hu
You can visit Zsolt at www.panaco.hu
Seligman is a very popular destination in Arizona for hunting and viewing wildlife in their natural surroundings. Several local hunting guides can be found in town. Many species of wildlife call the area around Seligman home. You can find mule deer, elk, antelope, javelina, turkey, rabbit, mountain lion, coyote, bobcat, fox, prairie dog and the newly reintroduced black-
Seligman High School has adopted the name "The Antelopes" for their teams.
A Cup of Joe In 1919, Josephus "Joe" Daniels was Secretary of the Navy, under President Woodrow Wilson. Shocked by the drunken behavior of sailors, Daniels abolished the officers' wine mess, and outlawed alcohol on board ship. He ordered the men to drink coffee instead of booze.
A "cuppa joe" was the strongest drink a sailor could have at sea. During World War II, it was frequently said that Navy ships ran on fuel oil, and their crews ran on coffee.
Every ship had unofficial coffee messes, where men would gather for a cup. The "coffee mess" might be a simple electric coffee maker. Battleships could have up to two thousand unauthorized coffee messes on board.
Today, the Navy has coffee roasting plants on both the East and West coasts, and in Hawaii. A ship doesn't sail without a good supply of coffee for sailors and fleet personnel.
We invite you to join us for your favorite coffee drink at our coffee bar.
A "cuppa joe" was the strongest drink a sailor could have at sea. During World War II, it was frequently said that Navy ships ran on fuel oil, and their crews ran on coffee.
Every ship had unofficial coffee messes, where men would gather for a cup. The "coffee mess" might be a simple electric coffee maker. Battleships could have up to two thousand unauthorized coffee messes on board.
Today, the Navy has coffee roasting plants on both the East and West coasts, and in Hawaii. A ship doesn't sail without a good supply of coffee for sailors and fleet personnel.
We invite you to join us for your favorite coffee drink at our coffee bar.
Ruiz Cano owns a Harley Davidson in Spain. A great trip for him would be to ride his Harley on Route 66. But to him, it was more important to bring his wife and four of his nieces and nephews with him on his trip to the United States this year. The families from Madrid and Seville left Madrid and started their American journey in San Francisco. According to his nephew, it is difficult to find a place like he found on Route 66 in Seligman. They especially enjoyed the "old time feel" that they experinced in Seligman. After an hour of photos and conversation, the Cano's departed for the Grand Canyon. Everyone should have an uncle like Ruiz!
On a bright Sunday morning, 33 smiling faces visited Arizona Route 66 in Seligman. Carol from Ryan Express was driving this Pennsylvania and Ohio group on their tour. The trip included visits to trendy Scotttsdale and Sedona, Arizona, a train trip to The Grand Canyon, and the "Route 66 Experience" of Seligman before ending in Las Vegas for their trip back to the Midwest. Thanks to George Renard, the tour escort, and Donna, the driver, the group was having a memorable experience. We really enjoyed this lively group that shared their stories about
yesteryear Route 66.
yesteryear Route 66.
Although Colorado City, Texas and Colorado City High School are not on Route 66, we feel that they deserve to be recognized in this newsletter. We had the pleasure of visiting with one of their coaches from Colorado City High School, Harold Sowa, and his family who were travelling through Seligman on Route 66 . The enthusiasm and pride he has for his profession was refreshing to say the least. His students and athletes are definitely an important part of his life.
"Go Colorado City Wolves"
"Go Colorado City Wolves"
In November 1919, President Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day with the following words: "To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country's service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the things from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations..."
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Of course, you need to watch the weather reports and layer up for winter. It is possible to walk or horseback ride almost every day in the winter. The helicopter in and out to Supai is more prone to weather and volume restrictions in winter. It will be cool to cold on the Rim but warms significantly with each mile down to Supai... a 9-
Supai and its waterfalls are located deep in the Grand Canyon via a paved road. Turn off 32 miles west of Seligman on Route 66. Enjoy Seligman and Grand Canyon Caverns before and after your Supai adventure. The Caverns (the last place open 63 miles before the Supai trailhead) is open every day of the year except Christmas Day for tours; and every day for gas and lodging.
For further information:
In Seligman HistoricSeligman Sundries 928-
Grand Canyon Caverns, The Gateway to Supai -
Supai Lodge at the bottom of The Grand Canyon 928-
Supai Campground 928-
Of course, you need to watch the weather reports and layer up for winter. It is possible to walk or horseback ride almost every day in the winter. The helicopter in and out to Supai is more prone to weather and volume restrictions in winter. It will be cool to cold on the Rim but warms significantly with each mile down to Supai... a 9-
Supai and its waterfalls are located deep in the Grand Canyon via a paved road. Turn off 32 miles west of Seligman on Route 66. Enjoy Seligman and Grand Canyon Caverns before and after your Supai adventure. The Caverns (the last place open 63 miles before the Supai trailhead) is open every day of the year except Christmas Day for tours; and every day for gas and lodging.
For further information:
In Seligman HistoricSeligman Sundries 928-
Grand Canyon Caverns, The Gateway to Supai -
Supai Lodge at the bottom of The Grand Canyon 928-
Supai Campground 928-
November 25th,2009
Throughout history many cultures have given thanks for a bountiful harvest. They might differ in their forms and presentations, but their spirit and tradition, setting aside a date to reflect on life's blessings, remains the same.
As evident from most of the cultures, people would associate this day with harvest festivals in gratitude of the God who protects them and their crops. Harvest festivals and thanksgiving celebrations held by the ancient Greeks, the Romans, the Hebrews, the Chinese, and the Egyptians all reflect the similar spirit.
We would like to thank everyone we met this year for sharing your "Route 66 Experience" with us. Your smiles, encouragment and story telling have left us with fond memories.
Throughout history many cultures have given thanks for a bountiful harvest. They might differ in their forms and presentations, but their spirit and tradition, setting aside a date to reflect on life's blessings, remains the same.
As evident from most of the cultures, people would associate this day with harvest festivals in gratitude of the God who protects them and their crops. Harvest festivals and thanksgiving celebrations held by the ancient Greeks, the Romans, the Hebrews, the Chinese, and the Egyptians all reflect the similar spirit.
We would like to thank everyone we met this year for sharing your "Route 66 Experience" with us. Your smiles, encouragment and story telling have left us with fond memories.
Make it Route 66 Root Beer
Find it in many fine establishments along Route 66.
Arizona Locations: http://www.route66sodas.com/Arizona.asp
Find it in many fine establishments along Route 66.
Arizona Locations: http://www.route66sodas.com/Arizona.asp
Have One For The Road
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Coffee Facts
A Route 66 Salute to all Veterans Veterans Day -
FDNY Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Run/Walk
Route 66 Czech Republic
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A “Golden” Trip from South Africa
Hiking to Supai and Supai Waterfalls
Spanish Adventure
AAA East Central
Happy Thanksgiving on Route 66
The Spirit of “66”
