Chamber hosting China trip this fall

Karen Anderson, Executive Director of the Scottsbluff/Gering United Chamber of Commerce joins Kevin Mooney on KNEB's News Extra program Monday morning to talk about the Chamber's upcoming trip to China, which will be October 25th through November 2nd.

The cost is $2,100 per person, double occupancy, which includes round-trip airfare departing from Los Angeles International Airport, 4-star and 5-star hotel accommodations, three meals each day, all in-country transportation, fluent English-speaking tour guides and admission to tourist attractions.


If you'd like to book your trip or for more information, contact Karen or Melissa at the Scottsbluff/Gering United Chamber of Commerce at 308-632-2133 or chamber@scottsbluffgering.net

Annual "Stuff the Bus" campaign about to kick off

Steph Black, Executive Director of the United Way of Western Nebraska and Jennifer Rogers, Director of Family and Community Programs with Community Action Partnership of Western Nebraska (CAPWN) were guests Thursday morning on KNEB's News Extra program Thursday morning to promote the annual "Stuff the Bus" campaign to stuff the bus full of school supplies.

2012

STUFF THE BUS SCHEDULE

Updated 7/17/12

(JULY 23 – AUGUST 3)

Monday, July 23^rd

Where: Platte Valley Companies

Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Parking: north side of bank, will be blocked off where it is to be parked

Where: First National Bank

Time: 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Parking: park across the first few stalls on the north side of parking lot

(they will try to block off)

Tuesday, July 24^th

Where: Panhandle COOP

Time: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Parking: In front of the street lamps

Wednesday, July 25^th

Where: Regional West Medical Center

Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Parking: Patient Check-In Area on South side of building

Where: Regional West Medical Center

Time: 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Parking: Northeast Corner of building…by North Medical Office Building

Thursday, July 26^th

Where: US Bank (Gering Location)

Time: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Parking: ????

Friday, July 27^th

Where: Walmart

Time: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Parking: ????

Monday, July 30^th

Where: TEAM Auto Center

Time: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Parking: ????

Tuesday, July 31^st

Where: Vertex (Broadway Location)

Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon

Parking: ????

Where: Vertex (Airport Location)

Time: 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Parking: ????

Wednesday, August 1^st

Where: City of Scottsbluff

Time: 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Parking: Please park on Circle Drive outside of the City offices

Where: Western Nebraska Community College

Time: 11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Parking: ????

Thursday, August 2^nd

Where: Northfield Villa in Gering

Time: 8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Parking: In the circle at Villa

Where: Residency

Time: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Parking: In the circle at the Residence (Circle Drive)

Note: If unable to move the bus during the day, contact them to have it at the Villa for a full day (possibly Wednesday, August 1^st) and keep it at the Residency on the 2^nd.

Friday, August 3^rd

Where: First State Bank

Time: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Parking: South side of parking lot by sign

Horse Creek Rendezvous this Saturday in Morrill

Virgil Ritz and Skip Lessert were guests on News Extra Wednesday morning to promote Morrill's annual "Horse Creek Rendezvous", which is coming up this Saturday.

Rodders and Friends car show registration starting at 7 a.m., followed by Show and Shine.  Enjoy breakfast at the Village of Morrill Park from 7 to 9 a.m.  5k Adults Run at 7:30 a.m. 1 Mile Kids Run starts at 8.  Co-ed Softball Tournament 7:30 Friday evening and 8:30 Saturday morning at Brown's Legion Field.

The Kid's Bike/Trike Parade starts at 10:00 a.m. at the Morrill Public Library. (register at 9:30)

The Parade starts at 11 a.m.

Antique Tractro Show from 12 noon to 4 p.m.

Music and Entertainment from 1 pm. to 5 p.m.

There will be Kid's Bike Races on Center Avenue at 11:45 a.m.

Alumni celebrations all day.  Historic buildings walking tour.   Fire Truck rides for the kids.  Food and drink vendors.  The American Legion Auxiliary cooks hamburgers at noon.  Free Swim day at the Morrill Pool.  Open House at the Morrill Public Library and Village Museum from 1 to 3 p.m.

There will be a free barbeque supper at 5 p.m.  and the Street Dance on Center Avenue will be from 8 p.m. to midnight.

Community Christian School Foundation Run/Walk promoted

Dana Weber and Larrie Massie were guests on News Extra Monday morning to promote a big event coming up for the Community Christian School Foundation.   They are sponsoring the 2nd annual CCS Fun Run/Walk scheduled for July 28, 2012.  Registration for this event can be done anytime on the web site www.ccsneb.com under the Foundation tab or the day of the event beginning at 6:15 AM at Community Christian School 511 W 14th Street, Scottsbluff.  The walk/run will begin at 7:00 AM.  All runners, walkers and good-hearted contributors are invited. Proceeds go to the scholarship and education grant funds of the Community Christian School Foundation to provide tuition financial assistance and grants to teachers for educational and classroom projects.

The event will consist of a 2-mile adult and children family fun walk, a 5-mile timed race and a two or four-person 10-mile relay. There are seven age divisions, including children and seniors. Medals will be awarded to the top two finishers in each division and overall men’s and women’s runners.

Advance registration is encouraged.  Entry forms are available at Community Christian School, 511 W 14th, Scottsbluff, and at several local business locations, or register online or the morning of the event beginning at 6:15 AM. T-shirts will be given to all who register online or pre-register by July 26, 2012, and as supplies last on the day of the event. Entry fees are $7 for children under 10; $20 for individuals; and $18/per team relay member.

Community Christian School has operated since 1988 at the old Bryant Elementary School on 14th Street in Scottsbluff.  CCS is a privately funded, inter-denominational pre-school through 8th grade school that bases its full curriculum on biblical principles. Since 1988, CCS has graduated more than 250 students and the school has seen a 16% increase in enrollment since 2006. Community Christian School was also the school home for 10 international students during the 2011-2012 school year.  The school has been competitive in academics and sports, including Quiz Bowl, Math Counts, Spelling, Geography and Bible bees, and Jr. High volleyball, football, boys and girls basketball and track.

In April 2011, school leaders announced plans to purchase 35 acres at the intersection of Five Rocks Road and M Street in Gering as a new school building site for future needs. A $25,000 purchase option payment was provided by Community Christian School Foundation with another $61,000 committed by school board members. The balance of approximately $250,000 is needed by December 2012 to complete the land purchase. Tax-free donations are being accepted through the school’s “Raise it Up” campaign. To contribute to the CCS building fund or for more information, contact Principal Mr. Chris Geary at Community Christian School at 632-2230.

OTD Entertainment at Legion Park

Gina Mattley, Perry Brening and Freddie Marquez of Oregon Trail Days join Kevin Mooney on KNEB's News Extra program Thursday morning.  Freddy promotes OTD Food Fair and evening performers will be Legion Park on Friday evening 6- 9pm. While Gina and Perry promote the OTD Craft Show being held on Saturday, July 14th at Legion Park in Gering with crafts, food, entertainment.


Watch the show at:  http://youtu.be/8UPaIExROsk

Oregon Trails Days Art Show & Safe Ride

KNEB News Extra - July 11, 2012 - Vera Delaney and Lisa Betz with Oregon Trail Days join Kevin Mooney on KNEB's News Extra program Wednesday morning.  Vera promotes the OTD Art Show July 12 - 14 at the Gering Civic Center. The OTD Art Show features 25 artists from six states.  Hours are 7 - 9 pm on Thursday and 9am - 9pm both Friday and Saturday.

While Lisa promotes OTD Safe Ride, a volunteer effort to provide rides home or to other OTD locations for those attending the celebration this Friday and Saturday.  
The hours Betz wants to cover are from 8 p.m. Friday to 1:30 a.m. Saturday and from 3 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Saturday.  To volunteer call Lisa Betz at the Gering Citizen Newspaper.

Ameristar is offering a shuttle from the Cook-Off to the Civic Center from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Kevin Stocker says the shuttle will leave the Civic Center at the top of every hour and from Five Rocks at the bottom of every hour.

Watch today's News Extra at - http://youtu.be/wG7153KFyLc

Summer Reading Program at Lied Scottsbluff Public Library

Deb Carlson from the Lied Scottsbluff Public Library was guest on News Extra Friday morning.  Deb was here to promote mainly the Summer Reading Program at the library.  But we also talked about a number of other activities and programs available at this beautiful new facility.

This link will take you to a video of the complete interview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cs3lLOVWceY&feature=youtu.be

Puppy Lovers Club needs new equipment trailer

Members of the 4-H Puppy Lovers Club joined Kevin Mooney on KNEB's News Extra program Thursday morning. Joan Coker, Kira Bowhay and KNEB's Paul Callenius were on to talk about the club and to promote fundraising efforts underway for a new equipment trailer.

This link will take you to the Youtube video of the complete interview: 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr9cYsRA9sc&feature=youtu.be

Bill Peters was Monday morning's guest on KNEB's News Extra program.   Bill was here to promote the Oregon Trail Days Kick-off Concert, featuring Casey Donahew, coming up this Saturday, July 7th at the Five Rocks Amphitheater in Gering. 

We also talked about some of the activities associated with upcoming Oregon Trail Days festival.