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Mike Craft, Gordon Redd and Charles Necaise
Employees win state awards
story by Lynn Lofton
photo courtesy of Redd Pest Solutions
Redd Pest Solutions of Gulfport won two prestigious awards at the 2017 Mississippi Pest Control Association annual meeting in Jackson. General Manager Mike Craft, a 40-year employee, was inducted into the Hall of Fame and Charles Necaise, a 28-year employee, received the Technician of the Year award.
Company President Gordon Redd presented the awards to the winners. “Congratulations to these outstanding employees,” he said. “We recognize their contributions to the company and it’s good to see them receive statewide recognition for their longevity and good work.”
Redd Pest Solutions began more than 60 years ago in 1952 and is now run by the third generation. Redd service technicians are required to become registered technicians before they are delegated service responsibilities. Weekly, each technician participates in an ongoing training program specially designed by the management team.
“Training programs are an important part of what we do,” Gordon Redd added. “It’s an ongoing team effort and Mike Craft and Charles Necaise are integral members of the team.”
Redd Pest Solutions
9215 Highway 49, Gulfport 228.868.2222 • www.reddpestsolutions.com
Journey
Designer bag Bingo and raffles raise funds for adult cancer patients
story by Kelsey Sunderman-Foster
Saturday, June 10, marks the second year for Designer Bag Bingo, benefitting Jimmy’s Journey Cancer Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation that grants wishes of adult cancer patients and their families.
“This is going to be a fun event,” said Susan Kulick, president and founder of Jimmy’s Journey. “The prizes
for each game of bingo will be designer handbags, such as Michael Kors, Dooney & Bourke, Cole Haan, Coach and more!”
The event will also include a mystery wine raffle, door prizes, raffle baskets and a silent auction.
Designer Bag Bingo will be held at the Ocean Springs Civic Center. Doors open at 6 p.m. with first call following at 7 p.m. There will be snacks for sale and drinks are on a BYOB basis.
Tickets for the event are $30 for 10 rounds of bingo and can be purchased in advance or at the door.
Jimmy’s Journey Cancer Foundation
228.872.9700
Susan Kulick: 267.980.6699
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