Emeriti Association (UCBEA) - Services
Member Recommendations
Quite a few years ago UCBEA started publishing a list of member
recommended service providers. The list is now maintained on this web page.
New recommendations
can be submitted to Claude Babcock, editor of the Berkeley Emeriti Times at cbabcock@berkeley.edu.
Original recommenders’ names are in the recommendation body or parentheses.
G.R.C. Roofing (568-0531) has been recommended by Professor Karl Kasten. They are located
at 1000 - 90th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94603.
An Excellent Housekeeper recommended by Carolyn Webber (524-6208), who asks that you
call her directly. You may ask Carolyn questions, and she will provide contact information
for Ada.
Jim Stinson (115 Trinima Road, Trinidad, CA 95570) is the best line editor in the non-fiction,
book-making business. If you are writing a memoir or family history, try him. (Dunbar H.
Ogden)
Kirk T. Allen of Lamorinda Electric (925/283-9473) is a good electrician who will take
small jobs (Olivia Eielson)
Woolery Window Washing (925) 935-2119, Tom Woolery is highly dependable, his work is
flawless, and his prices are reasonable. (Beverly Portis)
Tony at The Recovery (843-2708), 2511 San Pablo Avenue , Berkeley . For years he has
been our reliable craftsman with helpful advise and taste on upholstery (Claude Stoller).
Design Framing (530-4004) Chris Lange has an artistic eye in suggesting frames and mattes
and does an excellent job framing a variety of pictures, paintings, etc. Reasonable. (Louise
Taylor)
Tom Cat Moving and Hauling (864-1900, fax 864-1064) "Serving the entire Bay Area." Tom
Maris was on time, and stayed close to his estimate (Claude Babcock)
Bill Hubartt (547-5896) licensed and insured electrician; very reasonable rates; will
do small jobs. (Louise Taylor)
Appliance Sales and Services (800/424-6783) 840 Folsom St., San Francisco, Go up 5th,
turn right onto Folsom). Hurray! They repair small electric appliances. Reasonable. Web
site. (Claude Babcock)
Jim's Quality Asphalt (614-7154) did a fine job of driveway repair: thoroughly professional
workmanship, reliable scheduling, and reasonable price. (Charles Muscatine)
California Draperies (510) 895-2111 Maria Furtado, Proprietor, provides excellent work
which is less costly than other drape-making services. Highly recommended by Clare Cooper
Marcus.
John Agnitsch - licensed electrical contractor (510) 367-6564 e-mail: agnitsch@aol.com. "Fast,
efficient, ideal for small jobs;" recommended
by J.B. Neilands.
Herta Weinstein (845-8724) yoga for seniors is highly recommended by Juanita Neilands.
Bruce De Benedictis (763-4657) is recommended for piano tuning and repair. He has been
used for over 20 years and his work has always been very good. (Lorraine Hauser)
Edward Bachmann (610-8198), for repair and replacement of windows and doors. He provides
excellent workmanship, reliable, punctual, competitive rates. (John Polt)
Tim Warner, Clerestory (415/740-6452 or 510/525-1762), for Web site design and maintenance,
and custom illustrations. (Jane Bendix)
Norma, a conscientious, reliable housekeeper seeks new clients after taking a year off
to have a baby. If you or an acquaintance needs a helper, call 524-6208 for information and
reference. (Carolyn Webber)
Sullivan Counter Tops (652-2337) is recommended without hesitation for high quality,
no fuss, on-time completion of job. (Valerie and Dick Herr)
Mary Mahoney at Diablo Realty (925-933-9300, ext. 210) has been referred as an excellent
realtor by Russell Beatty.
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