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Offline lynnc

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Re: PACKAGES FROM POST OFFICE
« Reply #40 on: Dec 11, 20, 07:06:23 AM »
Paul Cook resigned as of Dec 7.  I don't know who will be replacing him or who is even in charge of that situation?  Appointed or elected? 

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« Reply #41 on: Dec 11, 20, 07:39:19 AM »
Col. Paul Cook (ret.) was elected to represent the First District on the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors in March 2020 and began his term on December 7, 2020.

http://www.sbcounty.gov/bosd1/contact/Offices

District Office
12474 Cottonwood Avenue, Suite A
Victorville, CA 92395
760.995.8100
760.995.8105 - Fax
Monday-Friday
8 AM - 5 PM

Paul Cook resigned as of Dec 7.  I don't know who will be replacing him or who is even in charge of that situation?  Appointed or elected?

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« Reply #42 on: Dec 11, 20, 08:42:32 AM »
Thanks!  Now I remember.  The November election seems so long ago!

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Re: PACKAGES FROM POST OFFICE
« Reply #43 on: Dec 11, 20, 09:45:56 AM »
Paul Cook resigned as of Dec 7.  I don't know who will be replacing him or who is even in charge of that situation?  Appointed or elected?
By resigning before the end of his term, his replacement gains a tiny bit of seniority over the rest of the new members of Congress.

I would still write (on paper, with a stamp) to Congressman Paul Cook, on the assumption that it will reach Congressman Obernolte.

Doesn't hurt to write to Supervisor Paul Cook either.  The Supervisor will still have contacts in Washington.

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Re: PACKAGES FROM POST OFFICE
« Reply #44 on: Dec 11, 20, 10:49:27 AM »
Does anyone know of any out of the way post offices or postal service places that aren't crowded? I've already tried Phelan but left after the line of +15 didn't move for almost 10 minutes. I have a ton of items that require counter service and UPS is way too expensive.

The Pinon Hills PO is better than Wrightwood or Phelan for wait times...usually. I frequent the Pinon Hills PO and sometimes experience a short wait time depending on what I need to do. The longest I can remember waiting is approximately 10-15 minutes, but that is not very often. Usually I am in and out in just a few minutes.

The Pinon Hills PO is located on Oasis just south of Hwy 138.

The Valyermo PO is not open for regular business to the best of my knowledge. I believe they have very limited hours but I have no idea what they are. I know a person that lives in the Mile High area and he often uses the Wrightwood PO when he needs to send a package or needs or, in person services.

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Re: PACKAGES FROM POST OFFICE
« Reply #45 on: Dec 12, 20, 09:56:37 AM »
Heard there is going to be parcel pickup hours on Sunday morning. ???

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« Reply #46 on: Dec 12, 20, 12:46:28 PM »
The pick-up window is still open now at 12:45 pm. I think it is one of the employees from another location. She must be working overtime.  It is windy and cold in that parking lot.   Bless her heart  - she is working hard!

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« Reply #47 on: Dec 12, 20, 01:11:12 PM »
1:10pm and they are still there! Yes, what great service. And yes, a sign says they'll be open tomorrow (Sunday) as well for pickup.



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Re: PACKAGES FROM POST OFFICE
« Reply #48 on: Dec 12, 20, 01:41:38 PM »
I find that amazing and wonderful.  Someone must be listening to the complaints!

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Re: PACKAGES FROM POST OFFICE
« Reply #49 on: Dec 12, 20, 04:56:43 PM »
WW Postmaster Ron is listening. Now we have to get his higher-ups to listen as well. Lots of emails sent their way. Time for them to act on our behalf.

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« Reply #50 on: Dec 13, 20, 09:42:20 AM »
Took about 20 minutes to get my packages this morning around 8:30.  Not bad.

I also noticed that the USPS website has a notice saying that they're severely understaffed due to COVID.

I'm guessing the postal workers who aren't out are getting a ton of overtime.

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« Reply #51 on: Dec 13, 20, 12:51:44 PM »
Yes they are getting a bunch of overtime, but per one I spoke with, they would rather have more help. They are exhausted.

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« Reply #52 on: Dec 13, 20, 02:29:05 PM »
Yes they are getting a bunch of overtime, but per one I spoke with, they would rather have more help. They are exhausted.

Agreed.  Despite my frustration, I think they're doing a great job with so little staff.

Not sure where "more help" is going to come from if the shortage is nationwide.

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Re: PACKAGES FROM POST OFFICE
« Reply #53 on: Dec 14, 20, 06:16:21 AM »
I dropped off some goodies for the workers yesterday.  ;D

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« Reply #54 on: Dec 15, 20, 08:41:59 AM »
My daughter dropped off goodies from me. (I can't go in there at this time.)
I picked bags of cheese sticks, as they are individually packaged, and then packaged in a sealed plastic bag.
Gotta be safe somehow, and it's something that's not cookies.
Hope it gives them a little happiness, or sustenance.
Thanks to them for what they do. ?

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« Reply #55 on: Dec 15, 20, 09:29:55 AM »
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Gotta be safe somehow, and it's something that's not cookies.

The virus is just not transmitted this way. No worries about cookies.

Regards,

--Wes

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« Reply #56 on: Dec 15, 20, 06:30:11 PM »
It was a gift. ?

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« Reply #57 on: Dec 16, 20, 10:11:32 PM »
My mom told me that the other day when she was in line to get support, the postmaster was having a breakdown about how overburdened the post office is. I feel so bad for them :(

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Re: PACKAGES FROM POST OFFICE
« Reply #58 on: Feb 01, 21, 09:12:17 AM »
I have been trying to reach the post office . . . 760-249-8882 is constantly busy. Suggestions?

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« Reply #59 on: Feb 01, 21, 10:13:16 AM »
I have been trying to reach the post office . . . 760-249-8882 is constantly busy. Suggestions?
They rarely answer the phone. Going in is the best if you can do so.