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 Gallman Elementary School on Oct. 2.

Gary Grice, member of the water and sewer division for the city walks a Gallman Elementary School student to their classroom.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/web1_3.jpgGary Grice, member of the water and sewer division for the city walks a Gallman Elementary School student to their classroom. Elyssa Haven | For The Newberry Observer

Electric lineman Casey Smith opens the door for a student at Gallman Elementary.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/web1_1.jpgElectric lineman Casey Smith opens the door for a student at Gallman Elementary. Elyssa Haven | For The Newberry Observer

High-five! Austin Harris, member of the city’s water and sewer division greets a student at Gallman Elementary.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/web1_2.jpgHigh-five! Austin Harris, member of the city’s water and sewer division greets a student at Gallman Elementary. Elyssa Haven | For The Newberry Observer

William Brown, electric lineman helps a student out of their car.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/web1_4.jpgWilliam Brown, electric lineman helps a student out of their car. Elyssa Haven | For The Newberry Observer

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