Clips for a Cause featured on News Extra program

Each year, 10,400 kids are diagnosed with some type of pediatric cancer. The Scottsbluff DECA chapter is selling "Clips for a Cause" which raises awareness and funds for "Team Ashtyn"...a local foundation that provides assistance to cancer patients and families.

The clips are sold at the Scottsbluff basketball games, and at the Scottsbluff DECA school store. The Bearcat clips are a "C" with the paw prints and the Gering clips are a "G". Each clip also lights up. They are a great way to support your team and a very important charity and cause.

Scottsbluff DECA project managers for "Clips for a Cause" Jeslynn Kearney, Briana Vallejo, Megan Patrick and Mattea Schmidt were guests on News Extra Tuesday morning to talk about the clips.

Feel free to contact them at the Scottsbluff High School at 308-635-6200. You may also contact Scottsbluff DECA advisor, Mr. Derek Deaver at the same number. Or for more information and updates go to facebook.com/Clips for a Cause.

Barbara Martinson was guest on Thursday morning's News Extra program.

She was here to promote the 10th Anniversary "Festival of Hope" event on June 16th at the Scotts Bluff County Fairgrounds Event Center.

The event starts at 7:30 a.m. with the walk/run. Booths open at 8 a.m.

This year's event will feature, for the first time, a concert. The entertainer will be country music sensation Sammy Kershaw. The concert starts at 6 p.m. with opening act Ben Treffer.

Concessions will be available as well.

Tickets are $20 for adults; Children 6-12 $10; and five and under free.
Tickets available at all Platte Valley Bank locations; Westco Main Office in Alliance, Cancer Treatment Center in Scottsbluff; Wolf Auto Center in Kimball; Tri-County Bank in Cheyenne.

All proceed benefit the Festival of Hope.

For information, contact Barbara Martinson at 632-4729.

Midwest Theater events featured on News Extra Wednesday

Billy Estes was Wednesday morning's guest on News Extra.

We talked about upcoming Community Theater event at the theater, this month's screening of "Daisy Bates: First Lady of Little Rock" on this Thursday, January 26th at 7:30 p.m. This will follow the Annual Meeting of the Friends of the Midwest Theater, which will be held at 5:30 p.m. Billy said the agenda will include election of officers and new board members, year-end reports, and information about their move to "digital".

We discussed the Cannes Film Festival hit film "Melancholia", which will show at the Midwest Theater this weekend. It runs January 27th through the 29th.

We also talked about cellist Zoe Keating, who will perform at the theater on February 17th.

And we talked about Billy's recent trip to the Sundance Festival.

Here's the address for a video of today's interview:

http://youtu.be/9hDXBSVD57Q

Bits n' Beverages featured on News Extra Tuesday

Laurie Morgheim and Jennifer Rogers representing Soroptomists International of Scotts Bluff County were Tuesday morning's guests on News Extra to talk about this Saturday's Soroptomist "Bits n' Beverages" Silent Auction coming up this Saturday, January 28th from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. at the Gering Civic Center.

There will be over 300 auction items, along with door prizes and hors d'oeuvres. Advance tickets are $20 or $25 at the door. Advance tickets are available at All About Insurance at 1516 1st Avenue, Gateway Realty at 2400 Avenue I, or Platte Valley Bank's Main Branch.

New early testing rules for Kindergarten discussed on News Extra Monday

Karen Johnson and Terry Martin were guests on KNEB's News Extra program Monday morning to talk about early kindergarten testing requirements for both Scottsbluff and Gering Public Schools.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7qAyBYv658&list=PLBB08EA432B6F7C4F&index=1&feature=plpp_video

United Way promoted on News Extra Thursday

United Way of Western Nebraska Executive Director Steph Black and Campaign Co-Chairs Cari Lind and Mason Stover join Kevin Mooney on KNEB's News Extra program Thursday morning to promote final activities in raising funds for the 2012-2013 funding period.

Trap Club promotes Cabbage Burger Supper on News Extra

Members of the Western Nebraska Trap Club joined Kevin Mooney on KNEB's News Extra program Wednesday morning to promote their German Cabbage Burger Supper on Saturday, January 28th at the Event Center on the Scotts Bluff County Fairgrounds in Mitchell. Joining Kevin on the program were Sara Svoboda, a Senior at Gering High, Lance Chandler, also a Senior at Gering High School, Austin Snyder, a home school Senior, Jordan Farrow, a Senior at Banner County, along with Jennifer Svoboda. For ticket information, call Troy Svoboda at 641-3474.

Teresa Scanlan on KNEB's News Extra Tuesday

New Capstone Director featured on News Extra Monday

Debi Fitts, new Director of the Capstone Child Advocacy Center and Brian Wasson, Scottsbluff Police Captain and Capstone Board Chair join Kevin Mooney on KNEB's News Extra program Monday morning to introduce Debi, and to discuss the role of Capstone in the community.

Cirrus House Teresa Scanlan Fundraiser on News Extra

Denise Manuel and Brent Anderson were Thursday morning's guests on KNEB's News Extra program.

They were here to promote a Cirrus House Teresa Scanlan Fundraiser on February 7th at the Gering Civic Center.

The event features a number of great prizes and will cost $18.50 for a single or $30 couple. There will be numerous auction items available to bid on.

Proceeds from the event will support Cirrus House activities throughout the year. This is the major fund raising event for the organization.

4th annual Torrington Lions Chariot Races on News Extra

Patti Shaneman was our guest on KNEB's News Extra program Wednesday morning.

She was here to promote the 4th annual Torrington Lions Club Chariot Races, which will be held January 21st and 22nd 1.5 miles south of the Rock Shop on the west side of Torrington.

There will also be a Calcutta on Friday, the 20th at 7 p.m. at Hi-Way Package Liquor & Lounge.

The races will be held on from noon to 4 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday with a banquet at the Elks Lodge on Saturday at 6 p.m.

"Bean Day" Tuesday at the Gering Civic Center

Jeff Nichols, Nebraska Dry Bean Grower's Association President was Tuesday morning's guest on KNEB's News Extra program. Jeff was here to promote "Bean Day" going on today (Tuesday) at the Gering Civic Center.

The event will feature a number of programs and speakers throughout the day, including presentations from the Panhandle Research and Extension Center, 21st Century Water Technology, the U.S. Dry Bean Council, Platte Valley Bank, Nebraska Water Balance Alliance, and there will be a legislative update.

One of the featured speakers of the day will be John Burge, Executive Director of the National Food and Agricultural Council in the Office of the Secretary at USDA. Burge will speak at 10:45 with a message from the Secretary including budget, farm bill and trade.

The event wraps up at 3 p.m. with a Grand Prize Drawing.

Panhandle Humane Society New Director on News Extra

The new Executive Director of the Panhandle Humane Society was on KNEB's News Extra program Monday morning.

Ken talked about his vision for the future of the agency. Plans are already in the works to put a vet-tech in place full time right away, and a full time veterinarian on staff by the end of the year.

They also have plans to either modify or expand their current space to accommodate future projects and growth. He talked about how great the current location is on South Beltline, and examined some of the potential for the new space.

Rich also talked about fundraising activities they have planned, and different grants he is attempting to secure. They have also now reached an agreement with a major pet food manufacturer to provide all of the food for the animals. He explained how switching foods based on what has been donated can cause digestive problems for animals. With them all being on a consistent diet, adoptive owners will then be encouraged to keep the animals at least on the same brand.

Panhandle Humane Society is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will be open Saturdays form 10 a.m. to noon for adoptions ONLY. Or call them at 635-0922.