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Family of service honored at Memorial Day ceremony

Lt. Col. Robert Brock returned to his hometown Monday and told an audience of about 500 residents and veterans gathered at the Pittsburg State University Veterans Memorial that Memorial Day is a celebration of family — America’s family of service.

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November 25, 2009

Anonymous The Joplin Globe Wed Nov 25, 2009, 05:37 PM CST

St. John’s to offer health screenings

Monday: Blood-pressure screening, 9:30 to 11 a.m., hospital lobby. Free.

AARP Drivers Safety Class, noon, Mercy Conference Center. Details: 417-625-2962.

Wednesday: CV Risk Assessment, 8 to 10 a.m., Medical Office Building, Suite 204, Fasting recommended and registration required. Details: 417-625-2000.

Freeman sets classes, support groups

Tuesday: Friends and Family CPR, 6:30 to 9:00 p.m., Joplin Family Y South, Alice Wilson Conference Room, 3404 McIntosh Circle Drive, Joplin. Details: 417-347-4448.

Infant CPR (1 evening), 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Joplin Family Y South, Alice Wilson Conference Room, 3404 McIntosh Circle Drive, Joplin. Details: 417-347-6687.

Autism Support Group, 6 to 8 p.m., Freeman Business Center Conference Room (back entrance), 3220 McClelland Blvd., Joplin. Details: 417-347-7850.

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