COLERIDGE —  An influenza, which was tagged as the “swine flu”, has had a negative affect on hog producers in Cedar County as well as across the nation.
The Novel H1N1 influenza, referred to as the swine flu early on, has definitely hurt the export market for pork, according to Jan Miller who serves as the director for the Nebraska Pork Producers.
“A virus that was misnamed has tremendously contributed to the problems the pork industry is facing,” said Miller.
Jim and Jan Miller, who have a farrow-to-finish hog operation near Belden, have seen first-hand what has happened to the hog market.
The industry has lost an estimated $800 million, according to Miller.

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HARTINGTON — The Cedar County Fair is the place to be July 15-19.
The fair kicks off with a big day on Wednesday with 4-H and Clover Kids Exhibits, which will be judged throughout the day.
To entertain young and old alike, the team penning event will be held at the rodeo arena, as well as a hypnotist and Mr. Illusion in the Grandstand area.
Thursday will be a full day of 4-H events followed by the free Hamburger Feed beginning at 5 p.m. Then get your boots and hats ready for the 9th Annual MSRA/IRA rodeo, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the rodeo arena.

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HARTINGTON — The Cedar County Tourism Board recently awarded grants to two Cedar County Tourism Groups.
The Corps of Discovery Welcome Center which is located on Highway 81 south of Yankton, S.D., was awarded a $1,200 grant that will be used to construct an informational outside display case that will highlight events and attractions in N.E. Nebraska.
Shannon Trails Promoters, a Northeast Nebraska tourism group made up of 16 communities and two Native American tribes was also awarded a grant of $500 that will be used to help advertise and promote two events; one, a bus tour on July 18 from the Norfolk and Columbus area bringing visitors to a Nitty Griity Dirt Band concert at the Cedar County Fair in Hartington.
The other event that the grant will help to promote will be the Shannon Trail Promoters’ 2nd annual 3-D archery shoot that will be held August 23 at the Northeast Nebraska Archers 3-D course east of Hartington.
The Cedar County Tourism Board is a 5-person advisory group to the Cedar County Commissioners that helps to distribute the funds that were received from the Bed and Breakfast tax.
In the two years since the Bed and Breakfast tax was implemented it has brought in over $6,000, which will be used to promote tourism in Cedar County.

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COLERIDGE — Frances L. Ebberson, 82, Coleridge, died June 22, 2009, at the Osmond General Hospital, Osmond.
Visitation and a prayer service were July 24, at the Wintz Funeral Home, Coleridge, and continued one hour prior to services Thursday at the church.
Funeral services were July 25 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Coleridge, with Rev. Andreas Stein officiating.
Burial was in Lawn Ridge Cemetery, Colerdige.
Pallbearers were Jeff Ebberson, Brian Ebberson, Cody Ebberson, Brandon Ebberson, Tim Mattson, Matt Christensen and Jeremy Brandl.
Honorary pallbearers were Sara Brandl, Mindy Christensen, Laura Ebberson, Tiffany Ebberson and Reshma Khilnani.

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LAUREL — Arnold “Dick” Reifenrath, 68, Laurel, died June 26, 2009, at Providence Medical Center, Wayne.
Visitation was June 28 at Hasemann Funeral Home, Laurel.
Funeral services were June 29 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Laurel, with Rev. James F. McCluskey officiating.
Pallbearers were Jerry Arduser, Larry Lackas, Dave Bathke, Tony Lawyer, Kirk Olsen and Leander Lammers.
Honorary Pallbearers were Tama Kastrup, Rusty Reifenrath, Rynae Reifenrath, Mark Hoch and Lisa Reifenrath.
Interment was in Concord Cemetery, Concord.

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