Dole’s appearance at FHSU begins another round of NW Kan. visits

Dole is pictured with Gary Shorman of Eagle Communications during a trip earlier this year.

Longtime U.S. Sen. Bob Dole, a Russell native, will continue his tour of Kansas beginning this weekend.

On Saturday, Dole will take part in Fort Hays State University homecoming festivities. Prior to an appearance in the FHSU parade, Dole will be present at the 10:45 a.m. dedication of Dole Sisters Lobby and Hammond Hall.

He then will travel to the Stockton Senior Center, 201 S. Walnut, for a 3 to 4 p.m. meeting. From 5 to 6 p.m., Dole is scheduled to be at the Huck Boyd Community Center, 860 Park, Phillipsburg.

Sunday visits include:

• Osborne Veterans Building, 123 W. Main: Noon to 1 p.m.
• Smith Center’s Srader Center, 119 W. Court: 1:45 to 2:45 p.m.
• Mankato Community Center, 214 N. High: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
• Beloit Junior/Senior High School, 1711 N. Walnut: 5:15 to 6:15 p.m.

Dole will round out the ninth leg of his personal homecoming tour with a stop in his hometown, appearing at Russell High School, 565 E. State, from 10 a.m. to noon Monday.

All events are open to the public.

“Elizabeth and I look forward to being back in Kansas this week,” Dole said. “I’m sure we’ll be enjoying lots of brownies and cookies along the way.”