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The Upper Loup Natural Resources District in Thedford, Neb., caught the attention of cattle producers last week. The taxpayer funded district ran an Earth Day feature in their newsletter that urged people to commit to meatless meals in an effort to conserve water. At the request of several members, Elysabeth Kierl, manager of the Sandhills Cattle Association said she penned a letter to the NRD and area newspapers about the misstep. In the letter, Kierl said she understands the challenges of cultivating newsletter content, as she handles the task for the SCA. Kierl said the ULNRD newsletter featured a “Celebrate Earth Day” article that she said “calls out” the beef industry by suggesting customers commit to meatless meals in an effort to conserve water. The last bullet point reads, “Have meatless meals a few times a week. It takes about 1,800 pounds of water to produce one pound of beef.” ....
by: Adams & Swanson Funeral Home - Apr. 9, 2021 Obituaries Darwin “Derb” Frey, 88, of Stapleton passed away peacefully on Feb. 4, 2021 at the Central Nebraska Veteran’s Home in Kearney. Darwin was born May 14, 1932 at the home of Harry and Eva Frey in Stapleton. He graduated in 1950 from Baker Rural High School and enlisted in the United States Air Force. Darwin served during the Korean War as an aerial gunner on a B-29 bomber flying out of Okinawa. He was decorated with the Air Medal with three oak leaf clusters. After serving four years each of active and reserve duty, he was honorably discharged from the Air Force and enrolled in the University of Wyoming using the G.I. Bill. ....