Tampa News: Community meeting to tackle post office issue
By JANE VAJNAR
Tampa correspondent
(785) 965-2285
The next meeting of the Tampa Community Association will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the senior center. Gary Schneider will be invited to attend to give information about any progress in his dealings with the United States Postal Service. Anybody in Tampa and the surrounding area who is interested in community improvement is welcome to attend. There will be an opportunity for those who wish to contribute to the expense of the association.
Around 25 people attended the meeting held July 29 to organize an association and exchange ideas. Carole Spohn chaired the meeting and agreed to serve as president of the association until the end of the year. "Communities don't get built by people sitting around saying, 'Somebody ought to do something,'" said Spohn. "We have to be the somebodies."
Other officers chosen were Kathy Davis, vice president; Dee Duggan, secretary; and Melissa Brunner, treasurer. Several other issues were raised and discussed.
A committee was formed to help find or build a facility to house a post office. Members are Tom Duggan, Walt Dietrich, the Rev. Clark Davis, Jim Clemmer, Reuben Kerbs, and Jesse Brunner. Anyone with ideas on this issue should talk to someone on the committee.
The group decided to allow people to put a message on the sign in front of the fire station for $2. This could be used to wish someone a happy birthday or anniversary, post a message of appreciation, or any other appropriate message.
Many felt the community needs an annual celebration and possibilities were discussed. A committee was formed to plan a celebration sometime in October. The date will be set after consulting the school calendar and other possible sources of conflicts. Carla Hajek will head the committee, assisted by Mary Ann Frantz, Rita Brunner, Lori Moldenhauer, and Kathy Davis. This committee also is open to ideas from residents.
Terry and Cindy Vinduska, Ruby Vinduska, and Leona Kleiber enjoyed dinner at the café Sunday in celebration of Terry and Cindy's wedding anniversary.
Residents of the Tampa community enjoyed an ice cream social Sunday evening in the park. The children and some of the adults enjoyed games such as a water balloon toss and a three-legged race. The children broke a piñata. The free-will donations will be used for community projects.
John and Pat Schwartzman of Salina spent Sunday with his mother, Helen Schwartzman.
Deanna Hasty and Ben of Conway, Ark., spent from Friday to Wednesday (today) with Jim and Kris Srajer, Grant and Cole.
Adeline Bernhardt visited Milda Krauter at Marion Manor in Marion Sunday afternoon.
Martha Melcher and Eleanor Murphy visited Helen Schwartzman Sunday evening.
Jane Vajnar was among those attending a retirement picnic for Lila Unruh Saturday evening at the Durham park.
Reuben and Lucille Kerbs went to Salina Friday evening for the slow-pitch softball game between Bogey's and Power Ad Storm. Molly Kerbs played on the Bogey's team which Tim Kerbs coached. Others cheering Molly on included Marchelle Kerbs, Ashton Kerbs, and Jesse Smith of Salina, Connie Thompson and Taylor of Abilene, and Rustyn Kerbs. Following the game, they all went to Tim and Marchelle's home for refreshments. Tim was surprised with an ice cream cake in celebration of the Bogey's team taking first in their league. Rustyn Kerbs, who had been spending some time with the Thompsons, returned home with his grandparents.
Leona Kleiber joined Peggy Kleiber Thursday afternoon at the 4-H style show in Hillsboro. Amanda, Andrea, and Nicholas were participants.
Among those participating in the Relay for Life in Hillsboro Friday evening were Phyllis Mueller, Paul Backhus, Bev Reid, Julie Kerbs, Melissa Brunner, Marvin and Maggie Meisinger, Alan Meisinger, and Walt and Iona Dietrich.
James Weber returned home Friday after spending a week at camp in Colorado with a group of young people from Rosebank church.
Donald and Carolyn Srajer of Omaha, Neb., spent July 29-31 here visiting Tillie Hein and Jim and Kris Srajer, Grant and Cole. They brought Grant and Cole, who had been spending several days with their grandparents, back home.
Greg and Angela Wilczek, Charlotte, Elizabeth, Sarah, and Hannah of Minneola visited Reuben and Lucille Kerbs July 30. Rustyn Kerbs came over to visit with them. The Wilczeks also called on Jane Vajnar.
Adeline Bernhardt went to the Bernhardt family reunion July 27 at the senior center in Marion. Also among those attending were Barney and Linda Bernhardt and Megan of Wichita, Carl and Kathy Hubbard and Clint of Wellington, and Kelly and Metti Bernhardt, Crissy, Lexi, Brian, and Kevin of Kansas City. Later, Adeline, the Barney Bernhardt family, and the Hubbards visited Milda Krauter at Marion Manor.
Lynn and Peggy Kleiber and Nicholas and Leona Kleiber attended the dog show in Hillsboro the evening of July 29. Nicholas showed his toy poodle. They earned grand champion, reserve champion, and blue and white ribbons in various events.
Reuben and Lucille Kerbs met Connie Thompson and Taylor of Elmo July 28 and Taylor returned with them to spend some time here. Rustyn Kerbs spent a lot of time at his grandparents' home to play with Taylor. Connie came to Tampa Tuesday afternoon and stayed overnight. Lucille, Connie, Taylor, and Rustyn went to Manhattan Wednesday, and Taylor returned home with her mother.
Tillie Hein, Martha Melcher, Adeline Bernhardt, and Tom and Dee Duggan were among those taking a bus tour July 28 to the Golden Eagle casino. The trip was sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary.
Kathy Hubbard of Wellington spent July 24-25 with her mother, Adeline Bernhardt. On Thursday, they visited Milda Krauter at Marion Manor in Marion. On Friday, they went to Salina and met Jennifer Rush of Smyma, Tenn. The three enjoyed lunch together.
