NEWBERRY — The City of Newberry Utilities Department celebrated Public Utilities Week during the week of October 1-7 as part of the National Public Power Week initiative. As a part of that week, members of the city’s electric lineman and water and sewer division opened doors at Boundary Elementary School on Oct. 3.

Robby Long, a lineman with the City of Newberry, helps a student with his coat Tuesday morning at Boundary Elementary School.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/web1_1.jpgRobby Long, a lineman with the City of Newberry, helps a student with his coat Tuesday morning at Boundary Elementary School. Elyssa Haven | For The Newberry Observer

Brad Eckhardt, a member of the city’s water and sewer division opens the door for a student at Boundary Elementary School.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/web1_2.jpgBrad Eckhardt, a member of the city’s water and sewer division opens the door for a student at Boundary Elementary School. Elyssa Haven | For The Newberry Observer

Jess Folk, electric lineman wishes a student at Boundary Elementary School a great day as part of Public Utilities Week.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/web1_3.jpgJess Folk, electric lineman wishes a student at Boundary Elementary School a great day as part of Public Utilities Week. Elyssa Haven | For The Newberry Observer

Michael Ballenger, member of the water and sewer division greeted students at Boundary Elementary.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/web1_4.jpgMichael Ballenger, member of the water and sewer division greeted students at Boundary Elementary. Elyssa Haven | For The Newberry Observer

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