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with time to fellowship each day. We also Works held the Public Works Day Event. stations consisting of “make & take”
had a safety meeting on heat awareness Open to the public, it allowed the city to manhole cover signs. Snowplows provided
and staying hydrated. showcase the many services provided to a backdrop for kids to show off their
Collierville our citizens. artistic abilities.
Various vendors were sponsors of free
As in past years, an assortment of the
The Collierville Public Services food and drinks for employees and the most popular exhibits again were on hand.
Department celebrated NPWW with its public. Attendees enjoyed the occasion These included the sand table replicating
Annual Employee Luncheon on June 11 at on a bright sunny day with just the right the city with photos, streets, and water/
the Public Services Complex. amount of breeze. sewer lines; a traffic lane using markings
After the lunch featuring Subway lunch This year’s events featured many hands- and signs, and a speed table for folks to
boxes, employees enjoyed activities such on experiences for the kids. With the ride through on gators.
as theEquipment Rodeo (Mini-Excavator assistance of our equipment operators, Microscopes provided information
and Backhoe), as well as horseshoe and children of all ages operated the various about the tiny organisms used in the
corn hole tournaments. Door prizes were pieces of equipment and viewed displays biological process of treating water; and
awarded to lucky winners. and exhibits. water bottles were handed out to those
Kingsport Children waited in line for their turns in attendance to fill with Kingsport’s very
On Friday, May 24, Kingsport Public to ride in a bucket truck or sit in a garbage own water.
truck cab. Also popular were the painting Continued on page 8

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