Betty Hann, Tootsie, Capt. Jack and Fred Hann, Executive
Director
of the California U.S. Route 6 Tourist Association
DESERT REGIONAL CULTURAL HERITAGE WORKSHOP
Ridgecrest, CA Nov. 02, 2007
Appears that Tootsie, the official mascot for the
California U.S. Route 6 Tourist Association, received a lot of
attention during her recent visit to Ridgecrest. Tootsie has
become a real celebrity. Our four-legged friend is definitely Route 6 to
the core. She plans someday to write children stories; “A Dog’s Life
Along the 6”, The Adventures of Tootsie and Friends.
The California U.S. Route 6 Tourist Association (a state division of
the National Association) is a Not-for-profit IRS 501 (c) (3) dedicated
to the cultural preservation and economic development of inner cities,
small towns and rural communities located along the Grand Old Highway.
U.S. 6 is the longest and highest of the old roads. Running
coast-to-coast for 3,652 miles and going over Loveland Pass, Colorado at
11,990 feet.
The Association is comprised of volunteers, either retired or keeping
their day jobs. Sr. High School and College Student Interns play a major
role in the Association. Their programs are serious. Their activities
are educational, fun and family oriented.
To learn more about the Association email Fred Hann at
California@route6tour.com
We
invite all cities, small towns, rural communities, chambers and
businesses located along the Grand Old Highway to join us in the
economic development, cultural preservation and educational programs as
described in our Mission Statement.
Senior high school and
college students play a major role in our development and activities.
Most interns receive class credits for the time they spend with us.
Parents are also welcome.
The present goal of the
California Association is to identify the historic portion of U.S. 6
between Bishop and Long Beach. Currently U.S. 6 signs end in Bishop,
historically they ended in Long Beach.
We believe this project
will help all the communities located along the 3,652 miles of the Grand
Old Highway by preserving the coast-to-coast integrity of the original
alignment.
Our programs are serious. Our
activities are intended to be fun and family oriented. Looking forward
to hearing from you.
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Russ Lombard, President and Fred
M. Hann, Executive Director of the California U.S. Route 6
Tourist Association present Mayor Laurene Weste of Santa
Clarita, California, with a Certificate of Membership. Welcome
to the “Team”. (Oct. 20, 2006)
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