Post Offices

Post Office Changes
Old/ New	Finance No.	ZIP Code	State	P.O. Name	County/ Parish	Station/Branch/Unit	Unit Type	Effective Date	Comments
Old	18-2232	52805	IA	Davenport	Scott	Central Station	Classified Station	11/08/2002	Classified station discontinued. Retain ZIP Code.TM Establish a place name. Use Davenport, IA 52805 as last line of address.
New	18-2232	52805	IA	Davenport	Scott	Davenport	Post Office	12/06/2003	blank
Old	18-2052	51503	IA	Council Bluffs	Potta- wattamie	Main Office	Post Office	blank	Realign ZIP Code boundaries. Use Treynor, IA 51575 as last line of address for the 198 deliveries previously in ZIP Code 51503.
New	18-8964	51575	IA	Treynor	Potta- wattamie	Main Office	Post Office	02/05/2005	blank
Old	18-2052	51503	IA	Council Bluffs	Potta- wattamie	Main Office	Post Office	blank	Realign ZIP Code boundaries. Use Underwood, IA 51576 as last line of address for the 36 deliveries previously in ZIP Code 51503.
New	18-9045	51576	IA	Underwood	Potta- wattamie	Main Office	Post Office	02/05/2005	blank
Old	18-2052	51503	IA	Council Bluffs	Potta- wattamie	Main Office	Post Office	blank	Realign ZIP Code boundaries. Use Crescent, IA 51525 as last line of address for the 143 deliveries previously in ZIP Code 51503.
New	18-1431	51526	IA	Crescent	Potta- wattamie	Main Office	Post Office	02/05/2005	blank
Old	18-3771	51344	IA	Gruver	Emmet	Main Office	Post Office	11/30/2003	Post OfficeTM discontinued. Retain ZIP Code. Establish a place name. Continue to use Gruver, IA 51344 as last line of address.
New	18-2970	51344	IA	Esterville	Emmet	Gruver	Place Name	01/17/2004	blank
Old	15-4250	83337	ID	Hill City	Camas	Main Office	Post Office	06/03/1998	Post Office discontinued. Retain ZIP Code. Establish a place name. Continue to use Hill City, ID 83337 as last line of address.
New	15-3600	83337	ID	Gooding	Gooding	Hill City	Place Name	05/29/2004	blank
Old	17-2772	46129	IN	Finly	Hancock	Main Office	Post Office	06/15/1991	Post Office discontinued. Retain ZIP Code. Establish a place name. Continue to use Finly, IN 46129 as last line of address.
New	17-2937	46129	IN	Fountaintown	Hancock	Finly	Non- Personnel Unit	03/13/2004	blank
Old	24-1258	01509	MA	Charlton Depot	Worcester	Main Office	Post Office	02/28/2002	Post Office discontinued. Retain ZIP Code. Establish a place name. Continue to use Charlton Depot, MA 01509 as last line of address.
New	24-1224	01509	MA	Charlton	Worcester	Charlton Depot	Place Name	05/15/2004	blank
Old	22-8325	04656	ME	Southwest Harbor	Hancock	Manset	Community Post Office	05/20/1995	Community Post Office and ZIP Code discontinued. Use Southwest Harbor, ME 04679 as last line of address.
New	22-8325	04679	ME	Southwest Harbor	Hancock	Main Office	Post Office	12/20/2003	blank
Old	22-8820	04283	ME	Turner	Andro- scoggin	Turner Center	Community Post Office	01/30/1997	Community Post Office and ZIP Code discontinued. Use Turner, ME 04282 as last line for address.
New	22-8820	04282	ME	Turner	Andro- scoggin	Main Office	Post Office	12/20/2003	blank
Old	26-6950	55368	MN	Norwood	Carver	Main Office	Post Office	01/16/1999	Post Office discontinued. Retain ZIP Code. Use Norwood Young America, MN 55368 as last line of address.
New	26-9865	55368	MN	Norwood Young America	Carver	Norwood Young America	Post Office	12/20/2003	blank
Old	26-9865	55397	MN	Young America	Carver	Main Office	Post Office	blank	This announcement changes the name of the Young America, MN Post Office to the Norwood Young America, MN Post Office. Use Young America, MN 55397 as last line of address.
New	26-9865	55397	MN	Norwood Young America	Carver	Main Office	Post Office	12/20/2003	blank
Old	27-3107	38912	MS	Greenwood	Carroll	Avalon	Community Post Office	09/08/2000	Community Post Office and ZIP Code discontinued. Establish a place name. Avalon, MS becomes an acceptable last line for use with ZIP Code 38930.
New	27-3107	38930	MS	Greenwood	Leflore	Avalon	Place Name	12/20/2003	blank
Old	30-1275	68320	NE	Brock	Nemaha	Main Office	Post Office	05/24/2002	Post Office discontinued. Retain ZIP Code. Establish a place name. Continue to use Brock, NE 68320 as last line of address.
New	30-8835	68320	NE	Talmage	Otoe	Brock	Place Name	01/03/2004	blank
Old	34-0147	87118	NM	Albuquerque	Bernalillo	Main Office	Post Office	blank	ZIP Code discontinued. Use Albuquerque, NM 87116 as last line of address for deliveries previously in ZIP Code 87118.
New	34-0147	87116	NM	Albuquerque	Bernalillo	Main Office	Post Office	10/01/2004	blank
Old	39-4169	74440	OK	Hoyt	Haskell	Main Office	Post Office	08/31/2000	Post Office discontinued. Retain ZIP Code. Establish a place name. Continue to use Hoyt, OK 74440 as last line of address.
New	39-9042	74440	OK	Whitefield	Haskell	Hoyt	Place Name	04/17/2004	blank
Old	41-8544	16910	PA	Troy	Bradford	Main Office	Post Office	blank	This announcement expands the use of ZIP Code 16910 to include delivery.
New	41-8544	16910	PA	Troy	Bradford	Main Office	Post Office	01/26/2005	blank
Old	48-4270	75207	TX	Dallas	Dallas	Industrial	Classified Station	02/15/2002	Classified Station discontinued. Retain ZIP Code. Use Dallas, TX 75207 as last line of address.
New	48-2206	75207	TX	Dallas	Dallas	Brookhollow	Classified Station	07/06/2002	blank
Old	48-4270	75251	TX	Dallas	Dallas	Olla Podrida	Classified Station	03/15/2002	Classified Station discontinued. Retain ZIP Code. Use Dallas, TX 75251 as last line of address.
New	48-2233	75251	TX	Dallas	Dallas	Hamilton Park	Classified Station	07/06/2002	blank
Old	51-4356	22723	VA	Hood	Madison	Main Post Office	Post Office	blank	This announcement expands the use of ZIP Code 22723 to include delivery.
New	51-4356	22723	VA	Hood	Madison	Main Office	Post Office	11/30/2004	blank
Old	50-8848	05874	VT	Westfield	Orleans	Main Office	Post Office	09/27/1991	Post Office discontinued. Retain ZIP Code. Establish a Community Post Office. Continue to use Westfield, VT 05874 as last line of address.
New	50-7924	05874	VT	Troy	Orleans	Westfield	Community Post Office	02/14/2004	blank
Old	54-1288	98613	WA	Centerville	Klickitat	Main Office	Post Office	01/27/2000	Post Office discontinued. Retain ZIP Code. Establish a place name. Continue to use Centerville, WA 98613 as last line of address.
New	54-3206	98613	WA	Goldendale	Klickitat	Centerville	Place Name	01/03/2004	blank
- Address Management, Intelligent Mail and Address Quality, 3-3-05

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HANDBOOK PO-102 REVISION

Web Vending Activity Reporting System

Effective March 3, 2005, Handbook PO-102, Self Service Vending Operational and Marketing Program, has been revised to incorporate the Web Vending Activity Reporting System (Web VARS). Chapter 7, Reporting, has been completely rewritten to support the new vending tracking program. Discard pages 91 through 102 and replace with this revision.

Web VARS is an online database that uses real-time tracking of product sales and provides information about location, district, area, and national vending activities. The database stores sales information, hours spent supporting vending equipment, equipment type, equipment location, and information on servicing employees.

Web VARS has varying authorization levels. The authorization that is granted is determined by user role. Permission to access Web VARS is granted through completion of an eAccess application. The approving supervisor grants the access level. The Internet address for Web VARS is http://WebVARS.usps.gov.

We will incorporate these revisions into the next printed edition of Handbook PO-102 and into the online version accessible on the Postal ServiceTM PolicyNet Web site:

• Go to http://blue.usps.gov.

• Under "Essential Links" in the left-hand column, click on References.

• Under "References" in the right-hand column, under "Policies," click on PolicyNet.

• Then click on HBKs.

(The direct URL for the Postal Service PolicyNet Web site is http://blue.usps.gov/cpim.)

Handbook PO-102, Self Service Vending Operational and Marketing Program

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1 The Self Service Vending Program

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16 Organizational Function and Responsibility

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163 District Retail Office

The district Retail Office is responsible for the following:

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[Revise items i and j to read as follows:]

i. Ensure all revenue and revenue-related information is reported in Web Vending Activity Reporting System (Web VARS).

j. Ensure all revenue reported in Web VARS is sales-only revenue - not bank deposit(s).

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2 Establishing Self Service Vending Locations

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25 Installing Equipment

251 Pre-installation Checklist for Retail Specialist

[Revise 251 to read as follows:]

The following checklist contains the pre-installation requirements for retail specialists:

Action Required	Lead Time Needed Prior to Equipment Activation
1. Initiate vending lease agreement, PS Form 8185, Vending Equipment License Agreement.	90 days
2. Notify postmaster.	90 days
3. Initiate delivery and installation procedures.	60 days
4. Notify administrative services.	60 days
5. Ensure the Web Vending Activity Reporting System (Web VARS) is updated.	At time of installation

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4 Servicing Self Service Vending Equipment

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42 Economical Operation

[Revise 42 to read as follows:]

Supervisory personnel must thoroughly familiarize themselves with the operating costs and revenues of each of their self service vending locations. The Web Vending Activity Reporting System (Web VARS) (see chapter 7), which is available through the district Retail office, will furnish this information.

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45 Workload

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453 Determining Workload

[Revise the title of 453.1 to read as follows:]

453.1 System Generated Workload Analysis

[Revise 453.1 to read as follows:]

Vending Equipment Sales and Services (VESS) created an automated version of the Workload Analysis. This report was dropped in the Web Vending Activity Reporting System (Web VARS).

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6 Examining Self Service Vending Credit

61 Procedure

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613 General

[Revise the last sentence to read as follows:]

***When completed, this form will remain on file in the location where Web VARS data entry was completed for the current U.S. Postal Service fiscal year plus one (1).

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7 Reporting

[Revise text of chapter 7 to read as follows:]

71 Web Vending Activity Reporting System (Web VARS)

711 Purpose

In 1986, a nationwide computerized reporting system for the vending program became operational. The original name for this system was the Vending Equipment Inventory System (VEINS). In 1988, this system became the Vending Equipment Service System (VESS). In 2005, the Web Vending Activity Reporting System (Web VARS) was deployed to replace Vending Equipment Service System (VESS).

Web VARS is an online database developed by the Wilkes-Barre Information Systems Solutions Center (WBISSC). Web VARS tracks data related to USPS vending activities, including equipment inventories, product sales, costs, and maintenance. Web VARS is an effective management tool that tracks costs in relation to sales. The system is maintained at the Eagan Computer Operations Center.

In Web VARS, information is available about location, district, area, and national vending activities. The Web VARS database stores vending sales information, hours spent supporting vending equipment, equipment type, equipment location, and information on servicing employees. User options include data entry, administration, broadcast messaging, and reports.

712 Procedures

Data entry users are required to input data monthly. Timely and accurate updating of Web VARS is critical to the integrity of Web VARS. Employee compliance with these requirements will be monitored.

713 Requesting Web VARS Access

Permission to access Web VARS is granted through completion of an eAccess application. The approving supervisor grants the access level.

At this time, only data entry users who report to the district level or above can use Web VARS. Local servicing employees are not authorized to use Web VARS. Local servicing employees will be granted access at a future date.

Note: A VESS logon cannot be used in Web VARS.

Web VARS has unique authorization levels according to user role.

Authorization Level	Sample Position Titles
Area Coordinator	Area Retail Manager, Customer Service Program Analyst
District Coordinator	Retail Manager, Retail Specialist
District Supervisor	Marketing Manager, Retail Manager
Data Entry	Retail Specialist, Administrative Clerk, other positions as assigned
Servicing Personnel	Self Service Postal Center (SSPC) Technician
Observer	Postmaster, other positions as assigned
Program Administrator	Headquarters Program Manager
Retail Service Equipment	Operations Specialist

713.1 eAccess

Use the following steps to request access to Web VARS:

Step 1: At the Blue Page, type "eAccess" in the address line and press enter.

Step 2: Type your user ID (ACE logon ID), 8-digit employee ID (found on the top of your paycheck), or Social Security number in the box on the left side of the screen.

Step 3: Click on Next.

Step 4: Select Request Access.

Step 5: Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on Next.

Step 6: Type WebVARS in the box and click on Search.

Step 7: Double-click on Web VARS Application.

Step 8: Complete Request Details.

Step 9: Select the appropriate access level.

Step 10: Designate the appropriate approving manager, and click on Next.

Step 11: A request summary is provided for your review. If there are errors, you can make corrections by repeating steps 8 and 9.

Step 12: Scroll to the bottom of the page and select Submit Request.

714 Accessing the Web VARS Database

At the Blue Page, type "WebVARS" in the address line or type the Internet address http://WebVARS.USPS.gov. The following screen will appear:

a. Web VARS Welcoming Screen

Click on Web VARS at the bottom left side of the screen to open the logon screen.

b. Web VARS Login Screen

Step 1: Enter your user ID in the login block.

Step 2: Press tab or move cursor to the Password block.

Step 3: Enter your password.

Note: Password is case sensitive.

Step 4: Press enter or click on login. You will then see the US Government Official Use Only Screen.

Step 5: Please take the time to read this information.

Step 6: If you agree, click on "I agree with these conditions".

Step 7: The Web VARS Screen will appear. The Screen is where you select the area of Web VARS you want to access.

Note: The system will time out after 15 minutes of inactivity. Unlike VESS, you are required to start over at the login screen. The system does not permit you to return to the previous screen.

715 Exiting Web VARS

To exit Web VARS, select Logout in the upper right hand corner of any screen.

716 Problems with Web VARS

If you discover software issues or have problems with Web VARS, there is help available. For problems with Web VARS and/or Web VSADP (for example, software, database, configuration, or data problems), call the Customer Support Help Desk at 1-800-877-7435 to initiate a "Remedy Ticket". The Customer Support Help Desk is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

To request help, use the following steps:

Step 1: Call 1-800-877-7435.

Step 2: Identify your application (Web VARS or Web VSADP).

Step 3: Identify the developer of the software. For Web VARS and Web VSADP, the software developer is Wilkes Barre, IBSSC.

Step 4: Ask for a Remedy Ticket and be transferred to the appropriate group.

Note: The appropriate group will depend on your specific problem or software.

• Application problems (software, program issues) will be assigned to the Wilkes Barre IBSSC.

• Database DB2 Problems go to Raleigh DBSS BB2.

• eAccess/Active Directory problems go to the Raleigh eAccess Team.

• Server problems go to the Middleware Support Team in Eagan.

Step 5: You will need to identify the severity of your problem, which is based on the impact to you or the Postal Service.

• Severity 1 = Critical Impact - problem needs to be resolved within 4 hours.

• Severity 2 = High Impact - problem needs to be resolved within 24 hours.

• Severity 3 = Minimal Impact - problem needs to be resolved within 3 calendar days.

• Severity 4 = Customer Request - problem needs to be resolved within 10 calendar days.

717 Training

For Web VARS Training, use the system user guide (see 721).

72 Vending Activity Reporting System User Guide

721 Purpose

The Vending Activity Reporting System User Guide is designed to provide a detailed explanation of the purpose of Web VARS and to provide complete and comprehensive Web VARS instructions. Each chapter includes step-by-step instructions on how to use Web VARS and other reporting systems relating to vending. Chapters 1 through 7 of the User Guide are dedicated to Web VARS. Additional chapters address other systems related to vending.

You can access the User Guide at http://blue.usps.gov/delivery/self_service/html/programs/selfservice.html or from the Blue Page:

• Go to http://blue.usps.gov.

• Click on Inside USPS.

• In the left-hand column, under "Operations," click on Delivery and Retail.

Once you log on to Web VARS, you can also access the User Guide from the Web VARS Screen by clicking on the Help tab.

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- Retail Service Equipment, Delivery and Retail, 3-3-05

HANDBOOK PO-102 CORRECTION

Organizational Function and Responsibility

[Item h of this article, which appeared in Postal Bulletin 22148 (2-17-05, page 68) has been corrected. A second sentence has been added to the end of item h. The full article is rerun here for clarity.]

Effective February 17, 2005, Handbook PO-102, Self Service Vending Operational and Marketing Program, is revised to update the section Organizational Function and Responsibility. The organization responsible for self service vending is Retail Service Equipment under Headquarters Operations, Delivery and Retail.

The handbook is also revised to clarify that Retail Service Equipment is the sole source of prepackaged vending products. There should be absolutely no packing of vending products outside this department and no compensation for packing products.

We will incorporate these revisions into the next printed edition of Handbook PO-102 and also into the online version, available on the Postal ServiceTM PolicyNet Web site:

• Go to http://blue.usps.gov.

• Under "Essential Links" in the left hand column, click on References.

• Under "References" in the right-hand column, under "Policies," click on PolicyNet.

• Click on Handbooks.

(The direct URL for the Postal Service PolicyNet Web site is http://blue.usps.gov/cpim.)

Handbook PO-102, Self Service Vending Operational and Marketing Program

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1 The Self Service Vending Program

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16 Organizational Function and Responsibility

161 Headquarters

[Revise the title of 161.1 to read as follows:]

161.1 Retail Service Equipment

[Revise introductory text to read as follows:]

Retail Service Equipment has responsibility to do the following:

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[Add new item h to read as follows:]

h. Print, package, and distribute all prepackaged vending products. Retail Service Equipment is the sole organization authorized to package vending products.

- Retail Service Equipment,
Delivery and Retail, 3-3-05

REMINDER

Stamps by Mail - Brochure Ordering Information

The next deadline date for ordering Stamps at Your DoorTM (Stamps by Mail®, Stamps Delivered to Your Door) brochures is March 14, 2005. This print run will be for the year-round brochure design.

To order brochures, submit PS Form 3227-0, Stamps At Your Door Supply Order (February 2005), to Cyril-Scott Company:

CYRIL SCOTT COMPANY
PO BOX 627
LANCASTER OH 43130-0627

Telephone: 800-466-0455
Fax: 740-689-0210

You can find this form at http://blue.usps.gov; click on Forms, then select the form by number. A copy of this form appears on page 17 in this Postal Bulletin.

The cost per unit of 500 is $11.00. This cost includes overprinting the address of the fulfillment office placing the order. You may pay for orders with local IMPAC credit cards, checks, or money orders. However, Cyril-Scott Company cannot process the order until it receives payment. Local eBuy procedures may also apply (refer to local procurement procedures).

Cyril-Scott Company will deliver orders within 35 calendar days after printing. Printing begins 1 week after the deadline date, and actual receipt of the order will depend on the ultimate destination and the corresponding delivery service standard. You should save copies of all orders placed at your local Post OfficeTM until the order has been received. Please ensure procedures are in effect locally for proper verification of receipt.

- Retail Marketing,
Service and Market Development, 3-3-05