The Lower Loup Natural Resources District presented service awards to directors and staff on Dec. 16, 2021. Due to a delay because of the pandemic, awards for 2020 and 2021 were presented. Directors receiving recognition were:
Darwin Anderson, 45 years
James Adams, 30 years
Joseph Citta, 30 years
Gary Kruse, 25 years
Jim Eschliman, 15 years
Rollie Amsberry, 15 years
Timothy Bartak, 10 years
Dean Thede, 5 years
Beth Boesch, 5 years
Employees receiving recognition were:
Daniel Ray, 45 years
Cheryl Hornickel, 40 years
Peggy Griffin, 30 years
Ed Drozd, 25 years (not pictured)
Russel Callan, 20 years
Tyler Collier, 20 years
Larry Schultz, 20 years
Julie McBride, 20 years
Dell Harris, 15 years
Michael Lorenz, 15 years
Irene Kreifels, 10 years
Jason Moudry, 10 years
LeeAnn Smith, 10 years
Jeri Rosno, 5 years
Additionally, the LLNRD Board of Directors adopted resolutions recognizing the “exemplary service and valuable advice” of Daniel Ray (45 years) and Marie Schmeits (34 years).