Big Indian
By wateradmin on Tuesday, Apr. 17, 2012 - 3:39 am
Hi All,
Can anyone help me out. I use Jeff for Propane at my cabin in Big Indian, I tried to contact him today and found the number was not in service. Not sure if he took on Damage in the Flood.
If anyone has any info it would be much appreciated.
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