Down Da 66: Joliet 66 "On the Air"-- On the Road in Illinois-- Route 66 Summerfest in Rolla

Some New News About an Old Road


1. JOLIET 66 "ON THE AIR"-- Chicago's ABC 7 traffic and transportation reporter Roz Varon has selected Joliet, Illinois', Route 66 attractions as the first feature in her "One Tank Trips" segments to be broadcast this summer.

It will appear this Friday between 5-7 am, and will feature the Joliet Area Historical Museum, Rialto Square Theater, and the Rt 66 themed park on Broadway.

We'll take all the publicity we can get.


2. ON THE ROAD IN ILLINOIS-- At least 100 motorists will be taking part in the 19th annual Route 66 Association of Illinois motor tour this weekend.

Friday, they will be meeting at Scotty's in Hamel.

Saturday, it's across the Chain of Rocks Bridge near St. Louis and a dinner and induction ceremony at Lincoln College in Lincoln, Illinois. Three will be inducted into the Illinois Route 66 Hall of Fame: the World's largest catsup bottle, Frank Sheets, and Paulina and Leroy Curtiss.

Sunday, the tour ends up at Wilmington.

Sounds like fun, but we won't be making it what with the gas prices the way they are and the fact we will be down that way for the Route 66 Festival in Litchfield a few weeks away.


3. ROUTE 66 SUMERFEST IN ROLLA-- 14th annual. Held every first weekend in June in this Missouri town. Originally started off to be for the downtown, but has grown to encompass the whole area. There will be a "Miss Route 66" competition, car show, food and entertainment.

We stopped there on our way to the Munger-Moss anniversary a few years ago and had a good time, especially with the rock band that featured a tuba. Interesting combination.

Who Says Nothing Happens on Old Roads? --RoadDog