Plattsmouth Newsletter - April 1, 2015

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Red Cross Blood Donation Opportunity

April 1: 4 - 8 p.m., Plattsmouth Community Center, 308 S. 18th St

Recycle bin is emptied every other Thursday. The next time will be April 2nd.

Great American Cleanup

Keep Cass County Beautiful, an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, is announcing the launch of the 17th annual Great American Cleanup. Keep America Beautiful’s Great American Cleanup is the country’s largest community improvement program that kicks off each spring and engages more than 4 million volunteers in more than 20,000 communities nationwide. The emphasis of the GAC program is from March 1- May 31, but cleanups can occur anytime during the year.

In 2014, KCCB provided supplies for 11 clean-ups in the county. Thanks to the hard work of 170 adult and youth volunteers and 427 hours of labor, 129 large bags of trash were collected in Cass County along with painting projects, weed pulling, tree and flower plantings.

Keep Cass County Beautiful will again provide trash bags and loan banners, safety vests, gloves and some pick-up tools (while supplies last) for clean-up events. KCCB will partner with local school groups, scouts, civic and church organizations to plan volunteer events that include litter clean-ups, special recycling events, planting red flowers for a "Grow Big Red" garden, increased recycling collections, tree plantings, clothing collections, and more.

We appreciate your efforts to lead a Great American Cleanup last year and hope you will consider organizing another GAC this year. Please contact me soon if you would like to reserve a supply of garbage bags, gloves, etc. If you are no longer the contact person for this information, please notify me.

Thank you for all you do to keep Cass County beautiful!

Opening at Cass County Veterans Service Committee

The Cass County Veterans Service Committee has an immediate opening for a committee member. Qualifications include having “served on active duty in one of the branches of the armed forces of the United States and have been discharged with a characterization of honorable as provided in revised State Statute 80-401.01.” Committee members must be residents of the State of Nebraska for five continuous years prior to assuming a committee appointment and must be a resident of Cass County. In order to maintain representation from throughout the county, preference will be given to veterans from the western portion of Cass County.

Eligible veterans with a desire to serve their fellow veterans in this volunteer capacity or have additional questions, please contact and/or submit qualifications to Bonnie Brewer (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or call (402) 994-5315.

MONDAY, March 30

Varsity Baseball @ Mt. Michael 4:30 PM
JV Boys Soccer (1/2 game) @ Bennington 5:00 PM
JV Girls Soccer vs. Bennington 5:00 PM
Varsity Boys Soccer @ Bennington 6:00 PM
JV Baseball @ Mt. Michael 6:30 PM
Varsity Girls Soccer vs. Bennington 7:00 PM

TUESDAY, March 31

Varsity Boys Golf @ Gretna Invitational (Tiberon) 9:00 AM
Varsity Baseball vs. Blair 4:30 PM
JV Girls Soccer vs. Mercy 5:00 PM
JV Boys Soccer (1/2 game) @ Roncalli 5:00 PM
Varsity Boys Soccer @ Roncalli 6:00 PM
JV Baseball vs. Blair 6:30 PM
Varsity Girls Soccer vs. Mercy 7:00 PM

WEDNESDAY, April 1

Wellness Wednesday
Nesa Testing
Spirit Squad Tryouts/Main Gym & Commons 4:30 PM

THURSDAY, April 2

Varsity Girls & Boys Track & Field @ Bellevue East Invitational 1:00 PM
JV Girls & Boys Track & Field @ Platteview Invitational 2:30 PM

The baseball games vs. Omaha Concordia on Thursday April 2nd will be played as follows:
Junior Varsity @ 4:00 PM
Varsity @ 6:00 PM
The games will be played at the Omaha Home for Boys at 4343 N. 52nd Street.

JV Boys Soccer (1/2 game) @ Gretna 5:00 PM
JV Girls Soccer vs. Gretna 5:00 PM
Varsity Boys Soccer @ Gretna 6:00 PM
Varsity Girls Soccer vs. Gretna 7:00 PM

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DEADLINE: APRIL 13, 2015

This grant is open to KAB affiliates and partner state recycling organizations only.

KAB is thrilled to announce the launch of the 2015 KAB/Lowe’s Community Improvement Grants! This program will award $675,000 in grants to KAB Affiliates and State Recycling Organizations for community improvement projects to be completed in 2015. Projects may range from restoring a neighborhood park to planting community gardens to leading disaster restoration to large-scale cleanups.

The Lowe’s/Keep America Beautiful Community Improvement Partnership Program consists of:

1) $5,000 Grants

2) $10,000 Grants

3) $20,000 Grants

Keep Cass County Beautiful may apply for ONE grant in each category. These grant applications should reflect the need for a high impact project in your community and you are strongly encouraged to involve your local Lowe's stores and Lowe’s Heroes.

All projects must be completed by December 1, 2015.

Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ASAP if you have a potential project. Your application must be submitted to Keep Cass County Beautiful by April 12, 2015.

Sarpy County Athletic Events Coordinator Position

Nature of Work: Including, but not limited to: Performs a variety of skilled administrative and professional work requiring

considerable responsibility and independent judgment. EXAMPLES: Promote Sarpy County athletic event facilities and assist

incoming teams or participants with various needs (e.g., lodging, restaurants, etc.) during their stay. Work with the county sports

commission to develop plans for attracting and hosting sports related meetings and events. Work with management to plan and

carry out advertising of Sarpy County sports events. Provide event promoters with information about all County resorts/hotels,

attractions, restaurants, and businesses that meet the events specific needs. Act as a liaison between event promoters and the

hotel/business community. Develop and maintain database. Conduct hotel “requests for proposals” for room rates and other

features compiling and providing information in a timely manner. Prepare press releases and articles.

Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED required.* Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications or

business preferred. Four (4) years of experience in sporting event sales, marketing, business development or event coordination

required.* *Approved education or work experience beyond that required which provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities MAY be

considered and substituted for the stated education or experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA’s): Including, but not limited to: Considerable knowledge of athletic and

event promotions; Considerable knowledge of Sarpy County athletic venues; Knowledge of creating marketing materials for

sporting events; Knowledge of using social media for event promotions; Skill in presenting information and public speaking; Ability

to work independently; Ability to work under pressure and/or frequent interruptions; Ability to navigate stressful situations while

maintaining composure; Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions; Ability to prioritize work and carry out

assigned projects to completion; Ability to communicate, in English, orally and in writing.

Special Requirements: Valid drivers’ license. Driving history must meet eligibility requirements of 'Acceptable Driver’ by

County standards.

Location and Hours of Work: Sarpy County Tourism Department - 11314 Wickersham Blvd, Suite 400, Gretna, NE

68028. Full-Time. Due to the nature of the position, there may be varied shifts, weekends, nights, and early mornings.

Starting Wage: $20.72 per hour.

Applications: To complete an application, you MUST to do the following:

 Visit www.sarpy.com/Job Opportunities

 Create an on-line application account. (link: applicant login) – on-line system is available 24/7! In order to do this, you will

need an email address as well as a password you will be able to recall, as you will want to access your account and

application for updates on the selection process. Once your account/master application is created, go back and select the

position title for which you are applying, and complete the process.

 Applications will NOT be accepted via fax, email or paper; to be eligible for the job you MUST apply ONLINE.

Posting Dates: March 23 – April 3, 2015

Please be advised that if you advance in the application process, Sarpy County’s Employment Policy requires that you submit to a

criminal history records check. Having a criminal history will not necessarily bar you from employment with Sarpy County as

APPOINTMENT TO THE POSITION WILL BE CONTINGENT UPON A NEGATIVE DRUG TEST RESULT AND

See job description on line for complete details.

Applications must be submitted on-line by 4:30pm Friday, April 3, 2015

individual circumstances will be considered.

Sarpy County is a Drug-Free Workplace / Equal Opportunity Employer

SUCCESSFUL BACKGROUND CHECKS.

This position is subject to Veterans Preference.

Sarpy County participates in E-Verify®

Lofte Scholarship Available for Graduating Seniors

Manley, NE [March 16, 2015] - The Lofte Community Theatre in Manley announces that it is currently accepting scholarship applications for 2015 graduating seniors now through April 1. The scholarship is based upon not only academic and extracurricular performance, but Lofte volunteerism and past participation in its live productions.

Applications are available on the Lofte website under the Information tab. Instructions for completion and submission are available as well.

Plattsmouth Amateur Radio Club

The Monthly meeting of the Plattsmouth Amateur Radio Club will be Saturday, March 28, 2015 at 8 am at Mom’s Café in Plattsmouth. Come early and enjoy breakfast and conversation.

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AllYouNeedIsLove invite

Greetings! St. John the Baptist Catholic School has been a constant source of faith-centered education in the Plattsmouth area for 130 years. Through the efforts of parents, parishioners, and our generous community, an education at St. John the Baptist School has been made possible for generations of students since its inception in 1884.

Our largest fundraiser of the year, the Annual Spring Dinner Benefit, is fast approaching. This year’s theme is “All You Need is Love” and is scheduled for April 25, 2015 with social hour beginning at 5:15 and dinner at 6:45. The fun-filled event includes both a live and silent auction.

We would appreciate your support in helping us promote this event on community websites and newsletters. I've attached a digital file of the invite as well as another graphic (All You Need is Love Heart Icon) that may be easier to use digitally.

Tickets are $65 per person and can be purchased thru April 12. Anyone interested in purchasing tickets can do so by contacting one of our event co-chairs:
Deb Walton (402-660-8030)
Amber Shawhan (402-575-7707)

Thanks so much for your support and help in promoting our school's event. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me (or call my cell number also listed above). Event details can also be found in the attached pdf of the invitation

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