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Show Boulder Fights To Retain Its Postoffice BOULDER This small central Garfield county community is fighting to keep its post office after the recent death of postmaster Leona Lyman who had served as postmaster for the past 34 years. Two representatives from the main post office in Salt Lake City visited Boulder this past week to observe firsthand the community and assess its postal needs. Dennis Draney explained to local residents that recent cutbacks by the Reagan administration had necessitated a policy where vacancies created in small communities may not be filled in the same manner as in the past. Consideration has been given to making the area a star route, with delivery to each private property but the numerous dirt roads and the number of residents normally purchasing money orders precluded the practicality of such a route. Instead it appeared that the area, a fourth class postal area according to postal authorities, will likely be let on contract bid. Under the contract no retirement or other regular benefits would be paid, saving the Postal Service approximately 12 percent. The previous postmaster was salaried and received benefits, Her part-time assistant, Elaine Roundy, who is currenty serving as interim postmaster, did not receive benefits, according to Boulder Mayor Donna Wilson. If the Postal Service opts to contract the post office in Boulder, the bidder will be expected to provide a separate room or building which can be open 24 hours a day with regular post office boxes and provide window service four hours a day, The Postal Service would expect the bidder to meet certain standards of competency in handling I funds and other factors would enter Into what would ultimately be a negotiated bid with the Service looking for the best arrangement to meet the needs of the people of Boulder. |