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The May 22 tornado has caused a dramatic drop in water usage for the Missouri American Water Co., but things are starting to turn around — one reconnection at a time.

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July 29, 2010

From staff reports The Joplin Globe Thu Jul 29, 2010, 10:50 AM CDT

JOPLIN, Mo. — Freeman Health System

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

Friends & Family CPR, 6:30 to 9:00 p.m., Freeman East Conference Rooms 1-3, 932 E. 34th St., Joplin. Class is limited, must register. Details: 417-347-4448.

Wednesday: Safe Sitter, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Joplin Family Y South, Alice Wilson Rooms A-C. A two-day course targeted to 11- to 13-year-olds. Registration required. Fee: $50. Details: 417-347-4430.

St. John's Regional Medical Center

Monday: Free blood pressure screening, 9:30 to 11 a.m., main lobby, St. John's Regional Medical Center, Joplin.

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