2 July 2005
Governor Kathleen Sebelius visits Kansas communities July 3 - 5
After 11 days of a marathon special session, Governor Kathleen Sebelius sets out Sunday morning for a three-day, 15-county tour to see some of the treasures of our state.
“I’m eagerly looking forward to visiting with Kansas neighbors, as well as celebrating the Fourth of July in towns from Beloit to Norton,” Governor Sebelius said. “I’ll be visiting with Kansans who may sometimes see their state government as remote. The distances in miles can be substantial, but we’re one state, with common aspirations for good jobs, first-rate health care, and great schools.”
The Governor had planned a weeklong tour surrounding Independence Day with Kansans in communities across the state, promoting Kansas rural development, heritage and culture. This 1,300-mile, six-day bus tour was to take the Governor to stops in 28 counties across our state.
Unfortunately, due to the Legislature’s schedule for the special session on Kansas schools, the Governor must be at the Statehouse, Wednesday, July 6, when they come back into session. Therefore, the second stretch of the tour has been postponed at this time.
“I am disappointed that we are unable to complete the entire trip and I hope we can reschedule these visits soon,” Governor Sebelius said.
| Sunday, July 3 | City/County | Location | Activity |
| 10:00 AM | Holton (Jackson Co.) | Rafter’s Park | Honor public safety workers |
| 12:30 PM | Seneca (Nemaha Co.) | Seneca City Park | Honor public safety workers |
| 2:00 PM | Marysville (Marshall Co.) | American Legion Hall | Recognize service of Kansas Nat’l Guard |
| 3:50 PM | Washington (Washington Co.) | Washington City Park | Throwing out first pitch Pee-Wee Championship game |
| 7:45 PM | Belleville (Republic Co.) | High Banks Race Track | Opening the races |
| Monday, July 4 | City/County | Location | Activity |
| 11:00 AM | Concordia (Cloud Co.) | Brown Grand Theatre | Recognize Girls 4-A Track Team Champs |
| 12:30 PM | Beloit (Mitchell Co.) | Mitchell County Historical Museum | Let Freedom Ring Ceremony |
| 1:45 PM | Glen Elder S.P. (Mitchell Co.) | Glen Elder State Park Office | Recognize Wildlife & Parks State Workers |
| 2:30 PM | Cawker City (Mitchell Co.) | Largest Ball of Twine | Photos |
| 3:00 PM | Downs (Osborne Co.) | Downs Railroad Depot | Reception |
| 3:50 PM | Osborne (Osborne Co.) | Osborne County Courthouse Veterans’ Memorial | Ceremonial Wreath Laying |
| 5:45 PM | Nicodemus (Graham Co.) | Nicodemus Township Hall | Participate in event sponsored by Kansas African American Commission |
| 8:30 PM | Norton (Norton Co.) | Prairie Dog Park | Fireworks |
| Tuesday, July 5 | City/County | Location | Activity |
| 8:15 AM | Oberlin (Decatur Co.) | Gateway Center Chamber of Commerce | Breakfast |
| 10:00 AM | Atwood (Rawlins Co.) | Williams Bros. Supermarket | Visit local business |
| 2:00 PM | Colby (Thomas Co.) | Pioneer Memorial Library | Reading to kids |
| 2:30 PM | Colby (Thomas Co.) | Colby Visitor’s Center | Public gathering |
| 3:30 PM | Oakley (Logan Co.) | Western Plains Energy | Ethanol ceremonial bill signing |
| 4:00 PM | Goodland (Sherman Co.) | Palmgren Farm | Tour - Press invited |
