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<br /> - ,,,o .is ~ <br /> May 9, 2003 <br /> CONTACT: Eric Jones, Public Affairs Manager, 682-5523; cell phone 954-2938 <br /> ~ From Public I formation Section, 682-5523 <br /> FOR IMMEDI TE RELEASE <br /> Eugene Public Works Holds Annual Open House on Thursday, May 15 <br /> j The E gene Public Works department is holding its annual Public Works Day open <br /> house on Th rsday, May 15, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the public works yard, 1820 Roosevelt <br /> Blvd. The ev nt is free and open to the public. <br /> This ear's theme is "We Deliver! Efficiency, Service, Value." A wide variety of <br /> demonstrati n, activities and equipment displays will feature the services provided by the <br /> department' administration, airport, engineering, maintenance, parks and open spaces, and <br /> wastewater ivisions. <br /> The vent will also highlight careers in public works. Public Works employees will be <br /> available to nswer questions about the necessary education, what Public Works employees do <br /> and what s rvices the department provides for the citizens of Eugene. <br /> Publ c Works Day isn't just for adults. More than 1,800 schoolchildren have signed up to <br /> attend the pen house. They will see Public Works equipment in action, take a tour of the yard <br /> in adump t uck-pulled trailer, and even go inside a gigantic salmon. Community members are <br /> encourage to visit during the afternoon to avoid the crowds. For more information, visit Eugene <br /> Public Wo son the web at www.ci.eugene.or.us/pw. <br /> i <br /> I <br /> ubiic Works • Administration • City of Eugene • 858 Pearl Street • Eugene, OR 97401 <br /> Phone: (541) 682-5262 • FAX: (541) 682-6826 + www.ci.eugene.or.us <br /> <br />