The Shawnee Dispatch / Archive for Friday, May 2, 2008

Storm damages fields at 3&2: By Chris Wristen; May 2, 2008; Heavy storms tore through Shawnee and the surrounding area on Thursday night, but the most damaging aspect of the storm may have been the wind.
Area K-State students to take part in English renaissance play: Staff Reports; May 2, 2008; Several Kansas State University students from the area have roles in a performance of John Ford’s English Renaissance play, “Tis Pity She’s a Whore.”
Road construction to cause delays on I-435 in Wyandotte County: Staff Reports; May 2, 2008; Commuters could see some delays - possibly major - beginning next week when a resurfacing project is scheduled to begin on Interstate 435.
Retreat to focus on journaling as a self-discovery tool: Staff Reports; May 2, 2008; Faye Schwelitz will conduct the “Journey to Inner Freedom Retreat: Writing from the Quiet Center,” July 27-Aug. 1 at Marillac Center, Leavenworth.
Occupational therapists gain certification: Staff Reports; May 2, 2008; Two occupational therapists at Providence Medical Center, Kansas City, Kan., and St. John Hospital, Leavenworth, recently achieved national certification in treating patients with lymphedema.
Hospital foundation to offer scholarships: Staff Reports; May 2, 2008; Providence and St. John Human Resources director Nancy Bodenner adds that the scholarships are an important recruiting tool for the hospitals.

“Chuck Baldwin; he’s the Constitutional Party candidate. It’s the only conservative choice on there, as far as I can tell.”

— Kevin Callahan