Thursday, April 26, 2012

Ducks Unlimited 75th Anniversary and Spotted Tail Wetlands dedication

Hod Kosman, Platte River Basin Environments President was guest on News Extra Wednesday morning promoting the Ducks Unlimited 75th Anniversary Celebration, in conjunction with the Platte River Basin Environments Spotted Tail Wetlands Project Dedication this Saturday, April 28th at the Scotts Bluff County Fairgrounds in Mitchell.

The event is free and open to the public.  (Lunch tickets may be purchased at registration)

It starts at 9 a.m. with free donuts and coffee.  There will be indoor hands-on activities as well as outdoor demonstrations and activities from 9 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.

At 9:30 a.m. "Promise in a New Land" with acclaimed storyteller Cherrie Beam-Clarke.

At 12:30 p.m. Cherrie Beam-Clarke returns with "Nature Naturally."   Humorous stories for all ages.

At 1:45 p.m. a shuttle will be available to take people to the Spotted Tail Wetlands Dedication site. (1 1/2 miles west of the fairgrounds on County Road E)  There is limited parking at the dedication site so please use the shuttle.







The Dedication Ceremony takes place at 2:00 p.m. Hod will recognize Clive Ostenberg, Chet Fliesbach and Fliesbach family members.  Ken Babcock, Ducks Unlimited Director of Conservation, Vision & Priorities will recognize the Spotted Tail Wetlands Project as the official Nebraska Ducks Unlimited 75th Anniversary Project.  Additional dignitaries will address the value of partnerships in conservation.  Refreshments following the ceremony.

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Week of the Young Child

Stacy Ferguson, ESU #13 Early Development 8670Services Coordinator and Julie Cochran, Early Childhood Coordinator at Gering Public Schools were guests on News Extra Tuesday morning to promote the "Week of the Young Child."

An annual celebration sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
The purpose of the Week of the Young Child is to focus public attention on the needs of young children and their families and to recognize the early childhood programs and services that meet those needs. The 2012 Week of the Young Child is April 22-28 and the theme is Early Years are Learning Years.  This is the 41st year.

Here in Scotts Bluff and Banner Counties, the Planning Region 13 is promoting the Week of the Young Child as it is important for us to be familiar with programs that work with young children. Planning Region 13's members include a representative from all school districts in these two counties as well as representatives that work with the education of young children such as Head Start, Early Head Start, WIC, Respite, Health and Human Services, Migrant Program, Deaf Education, and other agencies in the Panhandle.   Planning Region 13 supports families that have questions about their child's development and provides support if necessary.










If you have concerns about how your child is developing, please call the Early Development Network at 308-632-8670.   Or call ESU #13 at 635-3427.

Monday, April 23, 2012

Benefits for Jim McKnight on News Extra Monday

Diane and Jim McKnight were guests on KNEB's News Extra program Monday morning to talk about fundraising benefits planned to help offset Jim's medical bills. Jim has Guillain-Barre Syndrome (French Polio) Events include an Iron Horse Benefit Poker Run on Saturday, May 26th and a benefit chili dinner at the Valley Event Center (former Moose Lodge) on the Scottsbluff/Gering Highway this Friday, April 27th from 5 to 9 p.m.





Registration fee for the Iron Horse Benefit Poker Run is $10 per person, and tickets for the Benefit Chili Dinner are $7 in advance or $4 for children 12 and under or at the door $8 for adults and $5 for kids 12 and under. (4 and under free)

Donations may also be taken or sent to First State Bank - Scottsbluff to the Jim McKnight Benefit Fund to help pay medical expenses.  Or for more information on the Iron Horse Benefit Poker Run contact Rick Bernhardt (308)247-2029.

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Lots coming up at Scottsbluff's historic Midwest Theater




Billy Estes was guest Wednesday morning on News Extra first of all to promote the "Reel Earth" Film Festival, in conjunction with Earth Day activities in the area. It runs April 24-27 at 7:30 p.m. nightly. On the 24th "If a Tree Falls", the 25th is "Green Fire", the 26th "Hell and Back Again", and on the 27th "The Dark City." Admission is free to all of these films.

We also talked about the Midwest Summer Matinee Madness this summer. June 7th it's "Hugo",
June 14th "Kung Fu Panda", on June 28th it will be "Charlotte's Web", July 5th is "The Adventures of Tin Tin", July 12th "Rango", and July 19th "The Last Airbender."

We also talked about the return of Kelly Hunt on June 8th. Tickets will go on sale next week.

For more information on any of these events, visit midwesttheater.com or call 632-4311.

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Earth Day activities promoted on News Extra




Panhandle Coop's Susan Wiedeman and Keep Scottsbluff/Gering Beautiful's Kathy Kropuenske join Kevin Mooney on KNEB's News Extra program Tuesday morning to promote the Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 21st at Panhandle Coop's Main Street Market, 401 S. Beltline Highway W. Scottsbluff.

They will be giving away cloth bags when you bring in a bag full of plastic bags starting at 10 a.m. 5 cents a gallon off E-10 Unleaded gas at Plaza Cenex and Northgate Ampride from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Trees will be given away by NPNRD starting at 10 a.m. Household battery collection by the customer service booth in Main Street Market. Electronics collection from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (a small fee may be charged) Platte Valley Bank will have docu-shredding from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cardboard collection from Docu-Shred as well. SHS FFA Chapter will be doing nitrate testing on private well water. KNEB-FM will have a live remote from 10 a.m. to noon. Earth Day art will also be on display from Community Christian School.

Auto battery & propane bottle collection - 18" and smaller tire collection from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Limit of four tires please)

Recyclables including cardboard, aluminum, plastics, magazines & newspapers by Environmental Services - City of Scottsbluff. Used oil & antifreeze collection by the City of Gering.

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

YMCA to hold Healthy Kids Day Open House







Lola Gonzales was guest Tuesday morning on KNEB's News Extra program to promote the YMCA's free Healthy Kids Day Open House, coming up on Saturday, April 14th from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.

Activities will include: In the West Gym...hula hoops, obstacle course, jump rope, hopscotch and scooters. On the back lawn....parachute and playground. In the Multi-Purpose Room.... Zumba and Bollywood. In the South Gym....basketball and volleyball. And in the North Gym...the climbing wall. There will also be free swimming.

Thursday, April 5, 2012

DOVES Program seeking volunteers




Jeni Stansbury, Volunteer Coordinator with the DOVES Program was guest on News Extra Thursday morning. They are seeking volunteers in a number of areas.

The DOVES Program serves 9 counties including Scotts Bluff, Cheyenne, Morrill, Kimball, Banner, Box Butte, Dawes, Sheridan and Sioux. The program serves women, children and men that are experiencing domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking.

Volunteers being sought are for a part time relief receptionist, heavy haulers who can help them move donations of furniture, etc., some savvy shoppers to help them go out and hunt for bargains and do the purchasing for the program, community connections, and they are seeking members for their Board of Directors.

You can apply by going to their website at: www.DOVESProgram.com. Or, you can also call the DOVES office at 436-2787.

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

WNCC Music programs highlighted on News Extra Wednesday




WNCC Instrumental Music Program Director Nat Johnson joins Dennis Ernest on KNEB's News Extra program Wednesday morning to promote a number of upcoming springtime events for the program.

Use this address to watch a video of the interview:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkolDM4hFe0&feature=youtu.be