Ocean Springs News
OS Public Works Recognized by Local Food Pantry
Ocean Springs, MS – Employees with the Public Works Department for the City of Ocean Springs were recognized by Samaritan Food Ministries for their recent contribution of donated food items with a certificate of appreciation and refreshments.
Volunteers with the food pantry Meg Walters and Neal Waddell, Bonnie Furniss, manager of the food pantry, Jerry Anderson, President of the Samaritan Ministries Board of Directors, and Aldermen-at-Large Julia Weaver served refreshments to Public Work employees.
It was noted during the reception that the local food pantry provided groceries to 1,100 area residents during November. Citizens who would like to donate non-perishable food items to the food pantry may do so Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 12/noon, at Community of Christ Church, 403 Halstead Road.
The City of Ocean Springs Public Works Department is under the direction of Andre’ Kaufman. There are 47 employees in the department: Johnny Groue, Assistant Director, Paul Rivers, Assistant Director, Drenetta Galloway, Candice Hooks, Allan Ladnier, Tom Jones, Maintenance Supervisor, Ron Forysth, Bruce Richard, Thomas Wallace, James Tonner, Shop Supervisor, Scott Smajd, John Russell, Water Department Supervisor, Gerald Groue, Assistant Supervisor, Ronnie Brown, Aaron Cox, Patrick Irwin, Danny Spicer, Jessie Wells, Sewer Department Supervisor, Matt Burrell, Assistant Supervisor, John Spicer, Keith Bailey, Roy Franklin, Larry Gossett, Billy Wayne Toche, Charles Toche, Lloyd Helveston, Street Supervisor, Ronnie Ducksworth, Assistant Supervisor, Michael Smith, Gerald Wescovich, Daniel Cockerham, Michael Creel, Danny Harris, Charles Hibbard, Calvin Howard, Calvin Jackson, David Knebel, Corey Martin, Larry Patterson, Michael Richard, Karl Rosenstiehl, Frank Shockley, Kenneth Stilson, Jonathan Wise, Johnny Moore, Drainage Supervisor, Billy cox, Jessie LaFayette, Randall Stringer, and Paul Ford.
Candice Hooks, Public Works employee, accepts a certificate of appreciation from Jerry Anderson, President, Samaritan Food Ministries Board of Directors
