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Mark Sunneberg, Jr. standing on the area of his future company offices. Ray Kappel/Republican

Mark Sunneberg, Jr. standing on the area of his future company offices. Ray Kappel/Republican

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Building in Pawnee City for Sunneday LLC

Ray Kappel
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
Local homegrown business talent Mark Sunneberg, Jr. is building in Pawnee City. The new building will be Sunneday Corporate Headquarters and Distribution Center for their products. It’s going up on 18th Street between H and G St on the North side of 18th. He started Sunneday LLC in 2010.
Heat Exhaustion — Give Fluids

Heat Exhaustion — Give Fluids

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Heat Exhaustion — Give Fluids

Heather Farwell, Pa
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
In the hot days of July and August, heat exhaustion becomes an increasing threat to athletes and outdoor workers. Heat exhaustion results from a combination of elevated body temperature and dehydration. The fever is often around 102 degrees and excessive sweating may cause a 5-10 pound weight loss.

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Sen. Slama back to work July 17

News Staff
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
(Editor’s note: This is an interview Ray Kappel did with Sen. Julie Slama, who is running for re-election in November against Janet Palmtag.) Q: WHAT ARE THE ISSUES FACING THE LEGISLATURE JULY 17 SESSION?
Pawnee Observer Laura Turnbull

Pawnee Observer Laura Turnbull

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Interesting, but not sensational

News Staff
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
Summer is upon us but here in the basement apartment it is cool. I’m certainly glad for that. I admit that many times I don’t know what time it is or even what day it is. There have been some recent happenings in my life that are both bad and good.
Fourth of July and Grand Child outings

Fourth of July and Grand Child outings

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Fourth of July and Grand Child outings

Laura Turnbull
Wednesday, July 8, 2020
Speed has never been my thing to do and so with one hand, one finger, I shall try to type a column for this week. I hope I make it. Not too sure of the length, either. Some of you have said how much you missed this column.
Carrie Ramsey, PA

Carrie Ramsey, PA

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Precautions Prevent Drownings

Carrie Ramsey, Pa
Wednesday, July 8, 2020
Having fun can be more dangerous than you think. Swimming, fishing and cooling off in pools is great relaxation, but drowning is the fourth most common cause of accidental deaths, and in children under five it is the third most common.

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SENCA Head Start gets money through CARES Act

News Staff
Wednesday, July 8, 2020
SENCA Head Start will receive $132,700 through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. These funds will support Head Start services to lowincome children under the age of 5 in Nemaha, Otoe, Pawnee, and Richardson counties.
William Vlcek

William Vlcek

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4-H Trapshoot results

News Staff
Wednesday, July 8, 2020
Friday, June 26 several 4H’ers from Pawnee County participated at the Southeast Gun Club is a cooperative event between Pawnee And Richardson County. The program consisted of 50 targets from 16 yards and 25 handicap targets for the seniors.
Daniel Schell of Haug Communications at work, co-worker Jonathon Johnson at left. The clock face is part of the present system, which is supplemented by a new control installed to its left, breaker box to the right. Sharla Sitzman Photo

Daniel Schell of Haug Communications at work, co-worker Jonathon Johnson at left. The clock face is part of the present system, which is supplemented by a new control installed to its left, breaker box to the right. Sharla Sitzman Photo

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Table Rock siren updated

Sharla Sitzman
Wednesday, July 8, 2020
It was on an afternoon last week. Time and again over an hour, Table Rock’s siren kept starting to wail as if waking from a nightmare then dying off as it realized it was still OK. I stopped in to see what was going on. “They’re changing out the controls,” said John Ticnor the town maintenance guy.
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