The Cass County Chapter of the Salvation Army is kicking-off its annual “Red Kettle” campaign. Steve Livengood, of Atlantic, is serving his first year as chair of the event, which is being run differently this year, from years past. Livengood says volunteers will be out at various locations in Atlantic on Saturday’s only, instead of Saturday and Sunday. He says 90-percent of what is collected here stays in Cass County. Last year, $7,443 was raised, but that was over both days.

The kettles will be in place on Saturday’s, beginning November 29th . The other dates include December 6th, 13th, and 20th. For those who want to serve as volunteer bell ringers, Livengood says you won’t have to stand out in the cold nearly as long this year. The shifts will be 90 minutes long instead of two-hours. The first shift starts at 10-a.m. They’ll end at 4-p.m., and be positioned at four locations in Atlantic. They include both main entrances to the Wal-Mart Store, at Hy-Vee, and at Fareway.

Livengood says they need help at Wal-Mart and Fareway, because the Hy-Vee site is already covered by the Atlantic Kiwanis and others. The bell ringers will take donations in the form of cash, checks and loose change. Livengood said the money raised is for children and families in the County who are in need.

If you’d like to volunteer as a Salvation Army Bell Ringer, call Steve Livengood at 712-243-5445. Leave your name, phone number and the time most convenient for you to work a shift. Be sure to dress warmly and bring a smile. The bell and kettle will be waiting for you. You can even bring a friend to help out.