PRESS RELEASE John Patt Cuts the ribbon in front of the impressive Bavarian-Holstein Still at Desert Diamond Distillery, located in the Airport Industrial Park, 4875 Olympic Drive, Kingman Arizona. The family owned and operated business creates specialty Rums and Vodkas, and hosts tours and tastings, and has a must-see Western Themed Gift Shop/Bar/Reception Area. Western antiques decorate the space, complete with a 1930's cash register at the bar (and yes, it works!). Visit their web site www.desertdiamonddistillery.com or call (928) 757-7611 to schedule a tour for yourself, guests, or your civic group! Spirits are available for sale, as well as souvenirs and custom etched bottles and glasses (perfect gift to commemorate that special occasion!)
Photo / Cutline Chris Durkin |
27 maart 2010: News release: World’s Largest Route 66 Rocking Chair Hosts 2010 “Race to the Rocker” JOG, inc. 
Contact: Rachelle Austin
www.jog-inc.com
Cuba, MO: Plans are accelerating for the second annual Route 66 Race to the Rocker on March 27, 2010. JOG, inc., a local running club, has teamed with the Route 66 Fanning Outpost General Store (home of the rocker) to sponsor a unique four-mile “straight shot” run to the distinctive 42 foot steel rocking chair that looms over Route 66, 4 miles west of central Cuba. The race is slated for Saturday, March 27, rain or shine, at 9:00 am.
Cuba, designated “Route 66 Mural City,” by the Missouri Legislature for its 12 outdoor murals, is used to the spotlight and looks forward to the influx of runners that the race brings.
According to race director Brad Austin, “This is a chance to combine both the running, which our group loves, and the town’s art with a family-friendly event to benefit the Cuba School Track. The proceeds of the race will be donated to buy equipment for the new track, built in 2009 for the 2010 season.”
JOG, inc. organized in 2008 when a band of runners/walkers formed a group to share exercise. The organization is a chapter of the Road Runners Club of America. Big River Running Company will provide professional timing for the race.
According to club secretary Rachelle Austin, “The 2009 race was a huge success. Our goal for 2010 is to have 300 racers.” Race committees are working to make sure the 2010 race is as well executed as last year’s race.
Dan Sanazaro, owner of the Route 66 Fanning Outpost General Store, who built the giant rocker as a means of attracting travelers to his gift and convenience store and adjoining archery and taxidermy center, sees the event as a way to support the community and share the fun of the rocker.
“This is a way for us to celebrate the rocker and help give back to the community by supporting the track project,” states Sanazaro. Sanazaro applied to the Guinness organization to achieve official recognition for the rocker and received the designation of World’s Largest Rocking Chair in 2009.
 The race t-shirt features the distinctive rocker, and the race’s goal will be what JOG, inc. stresses in their written guidelines when they encourage members “to run, walk, be healthy, and have fun.” Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome to join the event. Early registrations join drawings for technical t-shirts.
This is an opportunity to “Rock the Road” in 2010.
To register online, visit www.GetMeRegistered.com under March events. Contact Rachelle Austin at
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or call her at 573- 881-1581. A registration form and info are available at the Jog, inc. website www.jog-inc.com. For information on Cuba, visit cubamochamber.com. For information on the rocker visit www.fanning66outpost.com. For information on the murals, visit cubamomurals.com.
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| 10 januari 2010: In het plaatsje Erick wonen 'The Mediocre Musicians'. Een stel dat er plezier in heeft de redneck uit te hangen en muziek te maken voor de gasten. Er is een documentaire over gemaakt en die is te downloaden van deze site:<http://www.filmbaby.com/films/4471>. Op de site is ook een preview te zien (aan te raden!) |
1 januari 2010: Jim Hinckley in Kingman kwam een speciaal versierde trein tegen langs Route66, een mooi kerst plaatje!
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| 25 september 2009: Lange tijd heeft het er op geleken dat de Twin Arrows trading post zou verdwijnen maar er is goed nieuws, het lijkt er op dat deze historische plek nieuw leven ingeblazen gaat worden. Voor alle details kun dit krantenartikel lezen |
| 1 juni 2009: We hebben in mei de hele route nog een keer per motor gereden en veel nieuwe foto's gemaakt. Veel van deze foto's zijn op de site terug te vinden. Verder is de tekst, waar nodig, ook aangepast aan de huidige situatie. |
| 14 mei 2009: op 15 mei waren we op bezoek bij de Painted Desert Trading Post. De routebeschrijving is aangepast en er zijn een hoop foto's bij gekomen. |
| 25 februari 2009: In Fanning, Missouri is de grootste schommelstoel ter wereld geplaatst. Het record is officieel door het Guinness Book of Records bevestigd. Meer informatie is te vinden op de pagina met informatie over Missouri. |
17 februari 2009: Het is vrij normaal dat er een beetje sneeuw valt in Kingman. Dit jaar is het echter wel heel stevig en afgelopen weekend was er een stevige sneeuwstorm. Jim Hinckley maakte nog wat foto's:
Het centrum van Kingman :
Het Hilltop motel in Kingman :
De Black Mountains net buiten Kingman (voor het eerst in lange tijd met sneeuw!):
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19 december 2008: Misschien moeilijk voor te stellen maar ook in Arizona, waar het in de zomer ongenadig heet kan zijn, valt sneeuw. Jim Hinckley, voorzitter van het Historic Sign Commitee, maakte deze foto's in Kingman.
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