WELCOME!!

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.

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)