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The following list is places we patronize in the past and present and found their service excellent. They are all located in the local area surrounding Harrisburg, Pa. within 20 to 30 miles.
AUTO REPAIR/TOWING
Slade's Mechanical Service in Grantville, Pa. 17028, phone # 717 469-7234. A great mechanic and all around fellow to deal with... Bob knows the automobile in every aspect and always gives you a fair shake.
Ebersole Honda/Buick/GMC located in Lebanon at 1900 Cumberland St. 17042, phone # 1-800 526-1400 or 717 273-7611. We've found their service and sales excellent. Also AAA approved!
Eagle Brothers Auto Repair located at 24 Rocherty Rd., Lebanon, Pa. 17042, phone # 717 273-6511. Great service and kindly mannered.
Adams Auto Sales located 1945 highway 72, Lebanon, Pa. 17042, phone # 717 861-5483. We've purchased several used cars from them and had no trouble.
Glenn's Towing at 30 Coon Creek Rd., Palmyra 17078, phone # 717 469-0084. The best tow company around and a great AAA provider.
OTHER MECHANICAL REPAIR
B&G Machine Co., 7658 Racehorse Drive, Jonestown, Pa. 17038, 717 865-4578. Owned by Randy Kreiser and a great shop to deal with and when it comes to machining, they can do about anything with reasonable prices. Look for a big green gear at the end of the driveway!
Leidy Repair, 2427 S. 5th Ave., Lebanon, Pa. 17042, phone # 717 949-2905. Great fellow that does alternator and starter rebuilding at a reasonable price.
Lights Welding, 2628 Brandt Road, Annville, Pa. 17003, 717 838-3931. They have about any size steel you might need and any welding capability to meet your needs as well.
Daub's Welding located in the country at the foot of the mountain at 1461 Little Mountain Road, Frystown, Pa. 17067, 717 933-4218. Great fellows for buying steel and getting it cut to length.
HAIR CARE
The Hair Shack...a great barber owned and run by Randall LaFrance located at 645 West Main St., Palmyra, Pa. 17078, phone # 717 838-6371 or cell 717 668-2231 or frenchiesbarberservice@gmail.com Very friendly fellow worth patronizing with reasonable rates when the hair calls to be cut!
TREE CUTTING AND TRIMMING
Ricks Tree Trimming and Cutting from 6106 Blue Valley Ave., Harrisburg, Pa. Phone #717 657-0455 or 717 943-4222. You will not find a better fellow to cut, remove or trim your trees when the need arises. He is fair, reasonable and safety minded. We have used his services many times and never yet have we been dissatisfied.