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Kenneth Oltjenburns, Executive Director
I grew up on a wheat farm near Highway 6 in eastern Colorado.
After attending Holyoke High School and getting a degree in Agricultural
Engineering from Colorado State University, I worked in manufacturing
design for a number of years. When my father retired in 1986, I returned to
Holyoke to operate my family’s farm. This farm has been in the family since 1917
when my great grandfather purchased the land, including the farmstead where I grew up.
Having an interest in the history of the area, I served as president of the Phillips
County Historical Society for four years.
When Joe Hurley walked through Holyoke in 2004, I became interested in working
to preserve our rich heritage along Route 6. Working with Mary Tomky and others,
we established the Colorado U.S. Route 6 Heritage Corporation
to set up a visitor center in Holyoke.
We work closely with the people in Arapahoe, Nebraska to link our efforts to
promote heritage tourism. We look forward to placing Historic Route 6 signs
and increasing awareness all across Colorado. Looking forward to having you
join in this effort.
Kenneth Oltjenbruns
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Mary Tomky,
Chair Advisory Committee |
For the past six years Mary was the Executive Director of the Colorado Association. Now as the Chair of the Advisory Committee,
she is looking for individuals from across the State who would like to have an active role in the future development
of the Colorado Association.
Mary is also the Executive Director of the Holyoke Chamber of Commerce and Secretary/Treasurer of the Colorado U.S. Route 6 Heritage Corporation.
Living in a small town she is aware of the need to establish new businesses that can provide employment opportunities for
graduating high school and college students. This program would help to preserve our small towns and American Heritage along the Grand Old Highway. |
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The arrival of Joe Hurley in Colorado
Summer of 2004
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If you are interested in being an active member or would like
information about the Association contact Mary Tomky at Colorado@Route6tour.com
or at the Holyoke Chamber of Commerce at; holyokec@pctelcom.coop |
