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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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