I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the fact that it has been three months today since the massive tornado ripped through Joplin on May 22, 2011 and changed our lives forever. I was sitting here this morning at my computer going about my daily routine when the weekly tornado drill siren went off this morning here in Joplin (which it does every Monday morning at 10:00am). My fingers froze on my keyboard as I thought about everything that has transpired during & since the tornado, feeling, well, I think every possible emotion one person can have at one time. While I still feel such an immense feeling of sadness & grief for the loss of life, the injuries and all the daily struggles since the tornado I am also filled with hope for what lies ahead. So many people here in Joplin, admidst getting their own lives back in order, have pushed aside their own struggles and have done everything they can to get Joplin onto the road of recovery as quickly as possible. Not only that, but people from all over the United States and around the world have helped in any way they could and that has been nothing short of astounding. I would like to point out a couple celebrations that are going on today, feel free to share any other events coming up in Joplin:
- Walgreens Grand Re-Opening Event 8/22/11 from 4:00-8:00 pm: Walgreens Celebrates Re-opening of Two Joplin, Mo. Stores. The one on Rangeline was completely destroyed & the one on Main Street was heavily damaged. The location at Range Line Road and 20th Street was completely rebuilt from the foundation up at a pace faster than any other store in the company’s 110-year history. Today, Walgreens will mark the re-openings with ceremonial ribbon-cuttings at both locations at 4 p.m., kicking off a host of community activities through 8 p.m. The events will include music, free food and giveaways, kids’ crafts and face painting, free blood pressure, blood glucose and bone density checks and free diabetes consultations from local physicians.
- Joplin Tea Town USA Celebration at Cunningham Park 8/22/11 from 6:00-8:00 pm: Everyone is invited to this event , it starts at 6pm at Cunningham Park. Free Tea and Cookies, prizes to be given away! And an Awards Ceremony with a $15,000 Check to be given to Cunningham Park! Also in news related to Cunningham Park, you can vote for Joplin’s Cunningham Park to win a $100,000 Grant from Coca-Cola HERE, they are currently in third place.
I live in Joplin also!! Just wanted to say “Hi!” Thanks for keeping us update to date with good deals amongst all that has been going on here. This is actually my first day since May 22 that I have taken the time or even had the time to print my coupons! Life has been a little crazy!
Hi Jeanne, nice to meet you! I know, it has been crazy! I stopped using coupons for quite awhile there too. I’ve been easing back into it bit by bit. And it’s really encouraging to have businesses back in place like Walgreens so we can have more places to use the coupons! And, I read in the Globe this morning that Walmart plans to open 11/9. 🙂
Im so happy to see all the rebuilding and how well Joplin is bouncing back. But have you heard anything about Dillons?? Im not liking price cutters doubling policy . Plus i had a bad check out experience yesterday Dillons never hassled me like that.
Hi Tiffany, I hear you, I miss Dillons too! I’ve checked with corporate, nothing yet, except that they’ll definitely be back. As soon as I hear anything concrete, I’ll post. And I know what you mean, I haven’t had the best experiences at Price Cutter either. I rarely shop there, even since the tornado.