Subject: we were just like family Name: georgia E-mail address: duecey50 [at] aol [dot] com Location: Lexington, KY Homepage:
#517 Comment (Aug 21 2010, 5:10 EDT):
just was wanted to know if any one from the lexington stories get on the guestbook would love to
hear from anyone ,that has work at either hills in lexington ky
Subject: Jefferson Road-Rochester, NY Sto Name: Marlene Wass E-mail address: marlene.g.wass [at] gmail [dot] com Location: Dunbar, WV Homepage:
#516 Comment (Aug 15 2010, 22:33 EDT):
Thought I might connect with some old friends. Was head of the Matching Dept. Loved my job and the
people I worked with.
Subject: Scott Brown as Hillsmodel Name: Terry E-mail address: terry [at] stader [dot] org Location: Westford,MA Homepage:
#515 Comment (Aug 14 2010, 20:40 EDT):
We were looking at an old Toledo Magazine from the Toledo Blade Dec. 2, 1984 on page 13 is ad for
Hills and the Garan Mt. Lion V-Neck sweaters, the model appears to be Scott Brown! The hair line is
identical as the Cosmo spread.
Subject: Hills Home Office, Canton, MA Name: Steven J. Elliott E-mail address: selliott [at] schwartz-cpas [dot] com Location: Long Island, NY Homepage:
#514 Comment (Aug 9 2010, 15:09 EDT):
I worked at Hills while I was a Northeastern Univ Co-op accounting student. During my tenure in 77
& 78, I worked in multiple financial divisions of the HO & met & worked with some great
people. I was even there during the famous Blizzard of 78 where the vending machines were open,
people slept on their desks/floor, supervisors ventured out in over 2 feet of snow to find food!
Thankfully, I was invited to Joe Greenspan's apartment and stayed there until the drivi
Subject: retirement Name: Julia A Gallaugher E-mail address: cameliagallaugher [at] yahoo [dot] com Location: Chillicothe, ohio Homepage:
#513 Comment (Aug 5 2010, 12:21 EDT):
need to talk to someone in corp. about my retirement. Need a phone number so I can contact.
Subject: HILLS DEPT STORE ,YOUNGSTOWN,OH Name: GERALD HILL E-mail address: HILLGERALD92 [at] YAHOO [dot] COM Location: PADUCAH,KY Homepage:
#512 Comment (Aug 4 2010, 22:13 EDT):
I GREW UP AROUND THE YOUNGSTOWN,OHIO STORE AND
NEVER KNEW OF A WALMART UNTIL LATER IN LIFE..I
ALWAYS LOVED THE HILLS STORES IN THE WAY THEY
LOOKED AND TREATED CUSTOMERS, GROWING UP
THE STORE PROVIDED JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING WE NEEDED
GROWING UP.AND EVEN TODAY WITH THE BIG WALMART STORES,THEY DON"T HAVE THAT PERSONAL CONECTION
WITH THE CUSTOMERS THAT HILLS ALWAYS HAD.HILLS IS
A GREAT MEMORY THAT I HAVE GROWING UP...THANKS HILLS
Subject: Looking for Memorabilia Name: Chris E-mail address: arainoffire [at] gmail [dot] com Location: Lynchburg Virginia Homepage:
#511 Comment (Aug 3 2010, 20:55 EDT):
I am looking for Hills memorabilia...anything that has the hills logo on it.
Subject: HILLS IN SPRINGFEILD OHIO Name: PAUL "TRENT" E-mail address: T_CPATT [at] VERIZON [dot] NET Location: SPRINGFEILD, OH Homepage:
#510 Comment (Aug 3 2010, 8:58 EDT):
WORKING AT THE HILLS DEPT STORE IN SPRINGFEILD.OH WAS JUST AS FUN AS SHOPING THERE. I HAD A GREAT
TIME HELPING OUR CUSTOMERS FIND WHAT THEY NEEDED, AND MAKING NEW FREINDS THAT WOULD LAST FOREVER. MY
FIRST JOB WAS HELPING IN THE LAYAWAY DEPT&TOYS-THEN SPENT THE REST OF MY TIME AS CASHIER ENTILL
THEY LET ME BE THE DOOR-GREETER.-IT WOULD GREAT TO RECONNECT WITH THOSE THAT I WORKED WITH..
Subject: Name: Sarah Donaldson E-mail address: sarahsmile0930 [at] hotmail [dot] com Location: Greensburg, PA Homepage:
#509 Comment (Aug 2 2010, 13:01 EDT):
Subject: Hills #53 Reunion Picnic Name: Mary Crigger E-mail address: marycrigger1 [at] yahoo [dot] com Location: Roanoke, VA Homepage:
#508 Comment (Jul 26 2010, 16:09 EDT):
All former employees of Hills #53 are invited to a reunion picnic Sunday, September 19th from 2pm to
6pm at Waldron park Roanoke County. Can't wait to see the old hills family. Please send me an
e-mail if you have not been contacted.
Subject: Hills was the best! Name: John Byrne E-mail address: jbyrne02056 [at] yahoo [dot] com Location: Canton, Mass Homepage:
#507 Comment (Jul 22 2010, 13:48 EDT):
I spent 10 years in the HO as a buyer of many departments. LOVED it; especially the people~~Our HO
and store people~~ALL people were the best, most professional group ever.
I miss it always. Left in 1983 to become a rep, and was same until IT died.
Those epic "hardlines" versus edp softball games~~~~Woo Hooo
Miss you all~~~
Subject: Working at Hills Name: Gordon Greene E-mail address: gordon49 [at] lighttube [dot] net Location: Tullahoma, Tn Homepage:
#506 Comment (Jul 21 2010, 10:14 EDT):
Worked at Hills for 5 years, started out as a floorwalker in LP in the Madison, Tn store. Got on
the LPM program, and went to the Hickory Hollow store in Nashville, Tn. From there I was
transferred to Huntsville, Ala, then back to Nashville. Couldn't get along with the RLPM, so
left company for Kmart, working my way up to Area Loss Control Mgr, responsible for 5 stores, then
got into Loss Prevention at Lowe's which was best job in LP I ever had. Have 1 yr till retirem
Subject: Hello everybody Name: Lewis Lutton E-mail address: lrlutton [at] gmail [dot] com Location: New Castle Pa Homepage:
#505 Comment (Jul 17 2010, 14:29 EDT):
I trained in Austinfown, was transferred to Pottsville and then North Huntingdon. I worked for Hills
from 1978-1982. I met a lot of great people I still think about.
Subject: Hills Store 22 in Johnson City Name: Debbie Hughes Platz E-mail address: dplatz623 [at] yahoo [dot] com Location: Cincinnati OH Homepage:
#504 Comment (Jul 16 2010, 8:44 EDT):
I worked for Hills in Johnson City, TN and the Beechmont store in Cincinnati for 10 years. I loved
working there! would like to hear from any of my Hills friends.
Subject: HILLS IN CHILLICOTHE,OHIO Name: Karen (Kohl) Zeisler E-mail address: patches2264 [at] yahoo [dot] com Location: Chillicothe,Ohio Homepage:http://www.hillsstore.com
#503 Comment (Jul 14 2010, 7:28 EDT): ITS IN THE WORKS !
HILLS 1st. YEAR REUNION ~ 1987~1998/99? LOOKING FOR
EMPLOYEES,MANAGERS,ETC.ASAP!! WHO WORKED AT THE CHILLICOTHE ,OHIO STORE. LOOKING AT SEPTEMBER 2010
FOR THE REUNION. CONTACT ME AT MY E~MAIL ADDRESS ABOVE.
I worked at Hills from 1987 to 1995.(Hardlines) The best job I ever had ! Lots of memorable times.We
were 1 big happy family!
Subject: Hills Department Store # 147 Oh. Name: Karen Zeisler (Kohl) E-mail address: patches2264 [at] yahoo [dot] com Location: Chillicothe,Ohio Homepage:http://yahoo.com
#502 Comment (Jul 11 2010, 15:59 EDT):
ATTENTION !!
All Hills Department Store #147 Chillicothe,Ohio Employee's 1987 TO 1998/99
Some old employee's are trying to round up all other employees from HILLS.
HILLS DEPARTMENT STORE # 147 ~ 1 st. YEAR REUNION !
Plans are still in the works..So far they have a round about date of September 11th,10
DOES THAT SOUND LIKE A GREAT IDEAL ? Perhaps some of you other Hills employees can do the same as us
in your area ,we may get big enough to have bigger
Subject: Hills Department Store # 147 Oh. Name: Karen Zeisler (Kohl) E-mail address: patches2264 [at] yahoo [dot] com Location: Chillicothe,Ohio Homepage:http://yahoo.com
#501 Comment (Jul 11 2010, 15:52 EDT): [/b ATTENTION !!
All Hills Department Store #147 Chillicothe,Ohio Employee's 1987 TO 1998/99
Some old employee's are trying to round up all other employees from HILLS.
HILLS DEPARTMENT STORE # 147 ~ 1 st. YEAR REUNION !
Plans are still in the works..So far they have a round about date of September 11th,10
DOES THAT SOUND LIKE A GREAT IDEAL ? Perhaps some of you other Hills employees can do the same as us
in your area ,we may get b
Subject: Hills # 53 Name: Keith & Jami Moore E-mail address: Keroom [at] verizon [dot] net Location: Roanoke Va. Homepage:
#500 Comment (Jul 5 2010, 22:33 EDT):
Hi folks, we are still married and have raised 2 kids, times flies!
Subject: i miss Hills Name: suzan spears E-mail address: kysweetheart46 [at] yahoo [dot] com Location: flatwoods ky Homepage:
#499 Comment (Jul 5 2010, 18:40 EDT):
I loved Hills very much for many reasons snack bar that had the best popcorn anywhere and the
greatest hot nuts and slushes and hot pretzels and they always had great prices and items that
couldn't be found else where.i loved there clothes.all we have now is a walmart and i hate that
place.
Subject: Fireworks Name: Dan Fox E-mail address: dmfoxes [at] comcast [dot] net Location: Florida Homepage:
#498 Comment (Jul 3 2010, 17:58 EDT):
As we celebrate the 4th of July, who can forget the fireworks Hills had in many cities. As recently
as a week ago, I met a man who used to live in Bloomington, Ind., and when I told him I used to work
for Hills, the first thing he said was,"that's the place that had the great fireworks on
the 4th of July".
Subject: Hills: 46,64,106,146 Name: Jeff Katta E-mail address: psjfk115 [at] yahoo [dot] com Location: Florida Homepage:
#497 Comment (Jun 29 2010, 17:55 EDT):
The most fun years of my career! Keep in touch!
Subject: Remembering Hills Name: Jason Lillard E-mail address: originalnes [at] hotmail [dot] com Location: Schoharie, NY Homepage:http://www.jasonvorhees.wordpress.com
#496 Comment (Jun 29 2010, 16:32 EDT):
I remember going to Hills every year when we were vacationing in Cicinnati inthe 80s and 90s. I
miss many of the stores that aren't around anymore(Value City, Caldor, Jamesway). It kind of
makes me who I am. I'm heading to Cincinnati in like, a day and I'm going to be checking
out some places. Great job!
Subject: greetings Name: Patricia Hammitt E-mail address: skipnpat [at] aol [dot] com Location: west virginia Homepage:
#495 Comment (Jun 29 2010, 9:49 EDT):
Back in the day in the city of Clarksburg West Virginia existed a Hills Department store. I worked
there thru high school, thru college..made a lot of friends, acquired alot of skills working in
layaway, cashier, ready to wear and finally in the office. Hills was like a family to me and I miss
it dearly. I hope Mr. Belcher, Mr Gallagher are still out there some where making people happy.
Subject: Store service, Canton, MA Name: Tracy Germany Gontarz E-mail address: bigtwoohoo [at] yahoo [dot] com Location: NH Homepage:
#494 Comment (Jun 28 2010, 21:56 EDT):
I really miss working there. It was one of my best working. I am now a home mom. I may have to go
back to work part time soon and I wish I could find someplace that was as much as there.
Subject: Hills Store # 23 Name: Cathy Jaggers (Perez) E-mail address: cd_jaggers [at] yahoo [dot] com Location: Jacksonville, FL Homepage:
#493 Comment (Jun 20 2010, 9:57 EDT):
Hoping to reconnect w/ some of the old gang from the store in Columbus, IN...
Subject: miss working & shopping at H Name: Barb E-mail address: barbie2005 [at] comcast [dot] net Location: State College, PA Homepage:
#492 Comment (Jun 17 2010, 22:13 EDT):
I worked for Hills from 1995 until 1999. It was a really great place to work and I miss the people.
I was going to college and also had two young girls. I was in charge of the Girls Dept. so it was
great seeing all the new clothes I could get for my girls. I would also take them to the toy aisle
and have them make a list on what they wanted for Christmas and their Birthday. I really wish they
could bring Hills Dept. store back, it was a great store!!!
Subject: Miss the good ole days at Hills Name: Susan Pikas Havens E-mail address: susan [at] havens-family [dot] com Location: Hills in Buffalo reside inDallas Homepage:
#491 Comment (Jun 12 2010, 20:35 EDT):
Started my career in the Loss Prevention industry with his in the very early 90's - still
remain friends with past employees - I stayed until Ames took over and left. Moved to Dallas - HOT!
Subject: Hi Name: Fred Kier E-mail address: fred.kier [at] searshc [dot] com Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Homepage:
#490 Comment (Jun 11 2010, 22:36 EDT):
Hi, to all those Field Office folks.
Subject: Hi! Name: Herb Conley E-mail address: hjconle [at] yahoo [dot] com Location: East Tennessee Homepage:
#489 Comment (Jun 10 2010, 22:35 EDT):
Hope all is well. Miss those days of great friends.
Subject: #143 Wyoming, MI Name: Jeff Stockreef E-mail address: jungleklone [at] yahoo [dot] com Location: Grand Rapids, MI Homepage:http://www.facebook.com/jeff.stockreef
#488 Comment (Jun 9 2010, 23:17 EDT):
Just wondering how many from West Michigan are in and out of here. Hills was my first and only
retail stint. I was there for the store opening and there the day the doors closed. I worked
mainly as a cracker - that sure wouldn't make it past the pc police these days. In fact, I am
still haunted by the dreaded 808 form.
Subject: MISS YOU Name: Linda E-mail address: lindat [at] suddenlink [dot] net Location: Shady Spring,WV Homepage:
#487 Comment (Jun 5 2010, 12:53 EDT):
I WISH THERE STILL A HILLS AROUND BECKLEY DONT CARE MUCH FOR WALMART I LOVED HILLS
Subject: Missing Hills Name: Joanne Faust E-mail address: jefaust [at] ptd [dot] net Location: West Hazleton, PA Homepage:
#486 Comment (Jun 2 2010, 18:27 EDT):
I am proud to say that I worked at Hills for over 7 years, 1990-1997 and have only good memories.
Years have gone by since and I've seen people that I use to work with and people who shopped
there and we all agree that we miss Hills. There really are very few nice places in Hazleton to
shop anymore. Walmart does not compare for merchandise or atmosphere and I really do miss it.
Subject: come back! Name: shawn E-mail address: kon_artis_420 [at] hotmail [dot] com Location: pittsburgh pa Homepage:
#485 Comment (Jun 1 2010, 2:33 EDT):
please come back, the world needs a good honest store thats the complete opposite of walmart
Walmarts sadly have taken over and we need a good store like you to run THEM out of business!
Subject: Hello every one from Hills Name: Dee Weddle E-mail address: senddeedeeanemail [at] yahoo [dot] com Location: Radford Va Homepage:
#484 Comment (May 30 2010, 10:23 EDT):
Hope this note finds eveyone well and happy in life! Remember the good ole days at Hill's and
be thankful for all you have in life. My life is so wonderful and I have so many things to be
thankful for. MY wish for everyone, Peace, Love and Happiness!!!!!!!!!
Subject: #58,#93,Canton and Akron Stores Name: Patrick Owoc E-mail address: Location: Homepage:
#483 Comment (May 28 2010, 21:29 EDT):
Worked at the above stores as an LPM, HM, SM, OM from 1984-94 and even came back and worked from for
the last couple of years of Hills and then with Ames until about a year before they went out. People
still say how much they liked Hills and miss it. A lot of good memories and people.
Subject: Hills #'s 30,22,34,47 Name: Steve McMurray E-mail address: mac26133 [at] aol [dot] com Location: parkersburg wv Homepage:
#482 Comment (May 28 2010, 10:54 EDT):
worked at the above stores from 1971-1976 as a hardline assistant mgr. Any of you that remember me
and want to please email me- or i'm on fb id love to hear from you
Subject: I MISS this place!!!! Name: Mary Merola E-mail address: griswolld [at] ptd [dot] net Location: West Hazleton, Pa Homepage:
#481 Comment (May 19 2010, 0:14 EDT):
I worked there from 1991 until the year before Ames took over. We are having a former employee
reunion this summer and we cannot wait. There were so many things that were wonderful about this
store. You knew it was a great place by how many family members worked there together, including my
daughter and I. Those were some of the best times. Christmas was the best! I loved working Black
Friday! I really miss the TV commercials at Christmastime.[raw][/raw]
Subject: #53, Roanoke, VA Name: Billy Gibson E-mail address: bill2reagan [at] gmail [dot] com Location: Kentucky Homepage:
#480 Comment (May 17 2010, 11:56 EDT):
Hi Dreama and Mary! I was at #53 as HL assistant. Lee was a manager, then Greg Monk took over. I
worked with Greg in JC Tennessee. Have you guy's kept up with anyone else? How about Gary
Kitts? I sure mis those ays... Remember the last remodel??? UGH! Please rite me. Wishing you all the
best! Billy
Subject: Hills #53 Reunion Picnic Name: Mary Crigger E-mail address: mary.crigger [at] shenlife [dot] com Location: Roanoke, VA Homepage:
#479 Comment (May 7 2010, 14:45 EDT):
A reunion picnic has been planned for the employees of Hills store #53 Roanoke, VA. September 19,
2010 at Waldron park, roanoke county. If you are interested in attending, please send your contact
info so we may send you the information. Also if you know if anyone else that worked with us. pleae
let them know so we may contact them as well.
Looking forward to seeing all of the old gang and going over the good ole days..
Subject: Name: Barbara Taylor-Hatje E-mail address: taylorhatje [at] aol [dot] com Location: Middletown CT Homepage:
#478 Comment (Apr 30 2010, 18:43 EDT):
I just found this site as I was looking for Ames Dept. stores. I was at Hills from Dec. 1998 to
June 1999, the end as a menswear buyer. I also worked at Ames from 1982-1992. I didn't want to
move around the contry like a nomad, so I changed careers, I do financial planning and investments.
If you need help with your 401k rollover give a shout, for most people it best to move your money
out, so that you can invest it to work better for you.
Subject: 401k Name: Lisa Filkorn E-mail address: daisy75 [at] comcast [dot] net Location: Canonsburg, PA Homepage:
#477 Comment (Apr 24 2010, 1:47 EDT):
Those of you looking for your 401k...here's the web site you need. This is where I found my
money.
https://www2.bcomplete.com/apps/bco.aspx/palogin
Good Luck!!
God bless,
Lisa
Subject: 401 K Name: Ranae Wright E-mail address: Ranae.Wright [at] bbgns [dot] com Location: Nashville, TN Homepage:
#476 Comment (Apr 23 2010, 16:14 EDT):
I worked at Hills Department Store in Nashville on Charlotte Pike for 6 years, when I left I was the
Head Cashier. I was very young, and love my job there. This was in the early 80's and we played
Michael Jackson's video "Beat It" so much I wanted to scream...lol
I have a question, I had a 401K and as I metioned I was young and knew nothing back then, but when I
left I never did anything with it. Is it possible to find out if that still exist somewhere?
Subject: Hello to All Name: Rocky Carneal E-mail address: rcarneal [at] cox [dot] net Location: Roanoke VA Homepage:
#475 Comment (Apr 22 2010, 10:32 EDT):
Worked from 1972 to 1993, 21 years in stores in
Boardman, Oh; Kingsport, Tn; Parkersburg, wv;
Roanoke, VA(#53 and #54) Bethel Park, PA;
Christiansburg ,Va #24 Those were great years
in mgt working with super fellow employees.
I went from Hills to Circuit City, and I am retired now
living in Roanoke with my wife and have 6 grandkids.
Miss all the fun times especially the awards dinners
and those parties!!!
Subject: My First Job Name: Lisa Hart (Nolder) E-mail address: lmhart77 [at] hotmail [dot] com Location: Maryland, USA Homepage:
#474 Comment (Apr 11 2010, 8:41 EDT):
My first job was at Hills #61 in Olean, NY. I worked there during high school and summers home from
college. Worked as a cashier and in the infants department. Olean mall was a hot place back then!
Sometimes I still miss those simple days. Anyone else here from the Olean area?
Subject: Hill's 15 & 16 Name: Shelly Bailie Hayes E-mail address: shellyhayes [at] ccjohnstoncounty [dot] com Location: Smithfield, NC Homepage:
#473 Comment (Apr 7 2010, 21:26 EDT):
I was raised in store 16 and moved on to 15 until the dreaded layoff. I would love to hear from any
of the people I worked with in my years with Hill's. They are great memories. I would love to
be back on that job.
Subject: Hill's 53 Name: Dreama Page E-mail address: dreama.page [at] shenlife [dot] com Location: Roanoke Va Homepage:
#472 Comment (Apr 6 2010, 15:23 EDT):
Hey all Hills fans. I was one of the lucky people to have worked for Hills #53 fo almost 20 years.
Started as part-time infants & moved on up to the Customer Service Manager, loved that job &
the people,the many picnics & parties . Really saddened when it went to Ames then closed
completely. Miss it so much. Have lots of lifetime friends and memories.
Subject: Hills #53 Name: Mary Crigger E-mail address: mary.crigger [at] shenlife [dot] com Location: Roanoke, VA Homepage:
#471 Comment (Mar 31 2010, 15:08 EDT):
Worked at this wonder place for 15 years. Loved everyday of it. Made lots of long time friends and
miss the good ol days.
As Archie Bubker says "those were the days" LOL
Subject: Princeton, Roanoke, Camp Hill Name: Bob Shain E-mail address: bob_kathy55 [at] msn [dot] com Location: Princeton, WV Homepage:
#470 Comment (Mar 31 2010, 13:34 EDT):
Worked at the Princeton WV, Roanoke Va and Camp Hill Pa. as an assistant manager. Met my wife in
the Princeton store and have been married for 35 years.
A lot of challenges but many great memories at Hills.
Subject: Stopped by to say hello! Name: Dean Whipple E-mail address: deanjan_w [at] verizon [dot] net Location: Wausau WI. Homepage:
#469 Comment (Mar 31 2010, 0:10 EDT):
I worked for Hills Lower Burrell, in the Field Office, and lastly in the Grand Rapids area. I would
like to hear from any friends from back in the day.
Subject: I miss And love Hills Name: Lisa E-mail address: dinovanni [at] yahoo [dot] com Location: New Cumberland,Wv Homepage:
#468 Comment (Mar 30 2010, 20:36 EDT):
I loved Hills very much for many reasons snack bar that had the best popcorn anywhere and the
greatest hot nuts and slushs and hot pretzels and they always had great prices and items that
couldn't be found else where. I went to many Hills E.Liverpool,oh,Stuebenville,oh,and
Aqupplia,pa,Benwood,Wv,New MartinsvilleWv and Erie,pa they were all special in their own way.I miss
them all and I feel sorry for job loss.
#467 Comment (Mar 24 2010, 3:26 EDT):
As I kid I only wanted to go to Hills to buy my toys, every kid knew that Hills is were the toys
are.
Subject: Charleston WV Store Name: Penny Tickle E-mail address: pctickle [at] hotmail [dot] com Location: Christiansburg VA Homepage:
#466 Comment (Mar 22 2010, 9:02 EDT):
Worked for Hills at 3 different stores, Bridgeport, Bluefield and Charleston. All in WV. I really
miss the Hills Stores. Had loads of fun in Layaway and working registers.
Subject: Name: Tom Buchanan E-mail address: tabucha [at] msn [dot] com Location: Princeton WV Homepage:
#465 Comment (Mar 15 2010, 19:03 EDT):
Worked for Hills from 79-90 as Loss Prevention Manager. Got my start in 30 years of retail at Hills
#17 in Bluefield,WV. Lots of great memories including meeting my wife of 25 years at Hills.
Subject: Name: Ron Stuard E-mail address: rstu175025 [at] aol [dot] com Location: #75, #78, & #72 all in Tenne Homepage:
#464 Comment (Mar 13 2010, 15:23 EST):
#75, Madison, TN; #78, Antioch, TN; and #72, Johnson City, Tennessee.
I have operated my own business in the JC area for approx. 25 years.
Subject: Name: Dave Underwood E-mail address: sqlundy [at] live [dot] com Location: Terre Haute, IN Homepage:
#463 Comment (Mar 6 2010, 17:18 EST):
I worked as an assistant manager from 1988 to 1991. I enjoyed it. Said to see it go.
#462 Comment (Mar 2 2010, 15:49 EST):
I used to work at the Hills in the Cranberry Mall in Cranberry, PA. I really miss the people and
shopping there as well as working.
Subject: stopping by again Name: Mike Loudin E-mail address: mkloud62 [at] aol [dot] com Location: Atlantic Beach , Florida Homepage:
#461 Comment (Feb 28 2010, 18:18 EST):
It's been a while since i stopped in. I use to work for Hills store 21 in Fairmont, WV. Worked
there for around 6 years. Hills was my first job. Miss it alot. Working for Dollar General as a
store manager now. No company i have worked for since has even came close to Hills..
Subject: Name: Ron Strauss E-mail address: unileverseohio [at] yahoo [dot] com Location: Gallipolis, OH Homepage:
#460 Comment (Feb 27 2010, 11:40 EST):
Spent 13 years at Hills as an assistant manager in Bluefield, WV, Christiansburg, VA and Wilson, NC.
Finished my Hills career as an Auditor working out of the Gallipolis, OH store. Thanks EDF for
putting this site together!
Subject: Name: lISA VIOLETTE E-mail address: LAV6267 [at] VERIZON [dot] NET Location: SANDUSKY OHIO Homepage:
#459 Comment (Feb 24 2010, 13:13 EST):
I SPENT 12 YEARS WITH HILLS, AS A SECURITY GUARD AND ENJOYED EVERY MINUTE. FROM 1976 TO 1990,
THEN I GOT A JOB WITH THE STATE. I STILL MISS THE PEOPLE. LISA
Subject: To Joesph P. Name: Lisa Filkorn E-mail address: daisy75 [at] comcast [dot] net Location: Canonsburg Homepage:
#458 Comment (Feb 17 2010, 10:33 EST):
Joe, I remember you!! I worked with your Grandmother for many years. When I first started at Hills
I worked the ladies fitting room, and she was in lingerie dept, so we worked together a lot. Tell
her Lisa Filkorn said hello.
Subject: I Worked there and loved it Name: Naimah Greene E-mail address: Mzchinajade [at] optonline [dot] net Location: Brooklyn, NY Homepage:
#457 Comment (Feb 12 2010, 16:20 EST):
I worked at Hills long ago with my friend Deanna Moss who I am trying to find but for some reason I
can't. I truly enjoyed working at Hills I worked in soft lines and my Supervisor was named
Tracy can't remember her last name but it was back in 89/90 if anyone worked there during that
time please lets reminise
Subject: Hills was a great place to work Name: Joanne Marin E-mail address: Jmarin1001 [at] optonline [dot] net Location: New York Homepage:
#456 Comment (Feb 12 2010, 10:38 EST):
I loved working for Hills! It was a great company with many many great people.I miss the old days!
Subject: Name: Joseph P. E-mail address: papakie46 [at] comcast [dot] net Location: Cuddy, PA Homepage:
#455 Comment (Feb 11 2010, 12:48 EST):
I love Hills and remember it well. My grandmother, Barbara Papakie, now 63, worked at the old Hills
in Raceway Plaza in Carnegie, PA, for more than 20 years, from 1981 until the early 2000s.
Subject: Hills Store #20 Name: Drema Pike E-mail address: msdjt64 [at] netzero [dot] net Location: Beckley, WV Homepage:
#454 Comment (Feb 4 2010, 21:10 EST):
I was employed with Hills for a year in the early 70's, I left and returned in 1985 and stayed
until Hills closed in 1999. I loved working there. I started in Toys and worked about everywhere
on the floor and finally the registers. Hills was one great place to work and we were like family.
I made many friends over the years and still keep in touch with many of them. There will never be
another place like HILLS. If anyone remembers me, feel free to send an email..
Subject: Store 007 and Store 33, York PA Name: Chris O'Stafy E-mail address: beanandpotato [at] gmail [dot] com Location: Johnstown, PA Homepage:
#453 Comment (Feb 4 2010, 21:08 EST):
I oriented to Hills management at store 33 in York, PA managed at the time by Alan Laub. I moved to
store 007 in East York, PA to work as Hardlines Manager and eventually Operations manager. Our
store manager was Steve Tasker, and our Operations guy was Will Paradise. Hills was a decent place
to work and I miss all of my old buddies, Cliff, Larry and the bunch!
Subject: Hills Store 02 Name: Janet (Salaka) Baker E-mail address: jan_1023 [at] yahoo [dot] com Location: Youngstown, ohio Store # 02 Homepage:
#452 Comment (Feb 1 2010, 21:45 EST):
I was a Dept Head for Jewelry.. Miss the place and all the fellow worker... So many good times and
yes hard work to.. I wish I could still be working there...Like to hear from some of the old
worker... We were like one big family..I now live in Wadsworth,Ohio....I also had relatives that
worked in other Hills..
Subject: Former Hills Emp. Name: Chee chee roberts E-mail address: cheecheeroberts [at] yahoo [dot] com Location: Hills decatur al. store Homepage:
#451 Comment (Feb 1 2010, 15:00 EST):
So glad i found this web site..i worked at the decatur,al store..i was the ors..that was the best
place anyone could have worked..we all was like family in our backroom..every bodythat worked there
was family ...i wish so much there was still a Hills..i would be there till i died i think..it was
awonderful place to work.
Subject: It's been a while........ Name: Larry Hymes E-mail address: opsguytoo [at] yahoo [dot] com Location: Central Indiana Homepage:http://www.tekhedpc.com
#450 Comment (Jan 30 2010, 13:37 EST):
Haven't checked in for a while. Eric, thanks again for keeping the Hills fire burning. Keep in
touch.
Subject: former employee Name: Jerry Lavelle E-mail address: lavellejerry [at] yahoo [dot] com Location: pittsburgh pa Homepage:
#449 Comment (Jan 27 2010, 10:06 EST):
Lookin for employees from Bethel pk pa / Mcknight rd pa / Cranberry pa Im also on fb hit me up !
Subject: hills was the best Name: debbie fockler E-mail address: debbiebabe47 [at] yahoo [dot] com Location: ashtabula Homepage:
#448 Comment (Jan 26 2010, 15:49 EST):
i worked at ashtabula hills for 17yrs i was a manager in the dock area and others i really miss
hills i still have my red smock we was family there and they treated us good . dont know how good
we had it we still try as a group to together 1x a year and remenisce . wish someone would bring
hills back i would come to work for you anyday store #o3 in ashtabula ohio
Subject: Former Hills Employee Name: Marie Salemmo E-mail address: panaresemarie [at] yahoo [dot] com Location: New York Home Office Homepage:
#447 Comment (Jan 25 2010, 21:36 EST):
This was my first job out of high school. I worked in the buying office from 1975 to 1979 I started
in the mailroom and was then promoted to Dept. Specialist, which was working for a buyer. My first
boss was Steve Elberger. Everyone loved Steve! He was fun to work with and he always teased the
new girls on the block. I too had many good memories at Hills. Everyone got along with each other
and we had a lot of laughs too. If anyone remembers me feel free to drop me an email.
Subject: Former Hills Employee Name: David Heisler E-mail address: davidmheisler [at] bellsouth [dot] net Location: West Palm Beach Florida Homepage:
#446 Comment (Jan 22 2010, 21:52 EST):
Former Field Office Associate Hardlines Trainer Alliquippa, PA
Managed Penn Hills Store off Rodi Rd.
Subject: Hills in Middletown,Dayton Name: George Shields E-mail address: ginindy [at] earthlink [dot] net Location: Indianapolis, IN Homepage:
#445 Comment (Jan 22 2010, 17:40 EST):
Worked at Hills from 1984 -1990 in Middletown OH, Dayton OH, Rochester NY, & IndianapolisIN...
Subject: Hills Name: Don Nash E-mail address: gfx1100 [at] comcast [dot] net Location: Abington,ma. 02351 Homepage:
#444 Comment (Jan 21 2010, 12:36 EST):
Well this is very interesting...Hello all, I worked in corporate office in Canton, Ma. for 14 years.
Starting in mailroom working up to Network Specialist for last 6 years.
#443 Comment (Jan 19 2010, 19:25 EST):
Hi, I worked in many stores at different levels in the late '80's thru mid
'90's. Would love to hear from friends from those stores.....Knoxville TN, Lynchburg VA,
Roanoke Va, Erie PA, Lexington KY.
#442 Comment (Jan 13 2010, 13:15 EST):
A fellow worker from 39 years ago mentioned this site. Wow!! Too many memories and stories.
Subject: Hill's Popcorn Name: Bob Stevenson E-mail address: bobs56 [at] verizon [dot] net Location: Hills #9 Homepage:
#441 Comment (Jan 8 2010, 2:00 EST):
I read a lot about how good the popcorn was. I was an LPM at store #9 in East Liverpool, Ohio. This
was 1977 to 1982 when I was there. The reason it was so good was the vendor. It came from a company
known as EVEL GADA in Ohio. They grew a special type of corn and they only sold it to HILLS. I
don't know if they are still in business. But I agree. There was none finer! Either then or
now!
#440 Comment (Jan 7 2010, 13:59 EST):
Was searching older places in my hometown of Parkersburg, WV on Facebook. Found this website.
Hill's was the 1st job that I held going into my senior year of high school. I worked in the
hardware/housewares departments. I can remember that only a few of us were trained on how to sale
ammo & the paperwork that was associated. This store always had some neat buys. Later when I had
my 1st child, I would take her to Hills to have her portraits made.
Subject: Hill's store in Anderson, I Name: Karen Myers E-mail address: kam7276 [at] aol [dot] com Location: Anderson, Indiana Homepage:
#439 Comment (Jan 5 2010, 18:30 EST):
Wow, I can't beleive there is a web site for Hills. (Bill Creech told me about it.) I worked
there from 1981-1992. What a great time we had there. Loved that store. I still don't know why
they folded. we had a hugh family of great friends. I miss the good times there. I still see people
who worked there all the time. I think it was store 91 but can't remember for sure. I know
Muncie was 108.
Subject: Store #116 Name: Marian E-mail address: Location: Toledo, Ohio Homepage:
#438 Comment (Jan 3 2010, 20:19 EST):
I worked for Hills 1988-1996....Those were great times. I was sad to them go. I met some of the most
wonderful people to work with. I still keep in touch with a few of them. I was very surprised to run
across this site. Hills had some of the best merchandise and grest prices. I remember we were paid
in cash. Great idea there because,we would always spend our money there as soon as we got paid.
Subject: Hill's Dept. Store #63 Bade Name: Linda Bennett E-mail address: bennett-1958 [at] hotmail [dot] com Location: Newbern, Tn Homepage:
#437 Comment (Jan 3 2010, 12:20 EST):
Hello,everyone from store #63!!! Looking for the people who worked at this store for a possible
reunion. I worked at Hill's from 1979 to 1984. Quit my partying ways and went to nursing
school. Still a working RN, almost 24 years later. Hard to believe if you remember me. Still loved
and miss some of the people at Hill's. My favorite job there was making signs, but I did just
about every thing. God it would be good to see some of you!
Subject: Store #53 and #72 Name: Billy Gibson E-mail address: bill2reagan [at] gmail [dot] com Location: Homepage:
#436 Comment (Jan 2 2010, 23:53 EST):
Anyone from Johnson City, TN. or Roanoke, VA. Hill's ??? Drop me a line sometime....
Subject: Name: sherri E-mail address: alexmw2008 [at] aol [dot] com Location: york pa Homepage:
#435 Comment (Jan 1 2010, 21:49 EST):
Subject: I knew where the toys are! Name: Ken E-mail address: lupine25 [at] gmail [dot] com Location: Homepage:
#434 Comment (Dec 30 2009, 20:15 EST):
Wow...would never have guessed a website for Hills! :-D I was a kid growing up in Decatur, AL when
Hills was at it's peak. My memories were the snack bar, Nintendo games, and the 4th of July
fireworks shows.
the house I grew up in was right behind the Hills in Decatur and I remember we used to sit in our
back yard in lawn chairs and watch the fireworks. My Dad would even climb up on the roof to watch.
I wonder if all the Hills stores did that...that was cool
Subject: Great memories Name: Mary Jo Bennett E-mail address: mjbennie24 [at] yahoo [dot] com Location: #36 Horseheads, NY Homepage:
#433 Comment (Dec 27 2009, 21:43 EST):
Looking at this site brought back so many memories. I worked at store #36 for 19 years from
1978-1997. Lots of work. Lots of fun. Many good memories & friends.
Subject: Hills is still here Name: Donald Claypool E-mail address: dclay20209 [at] aol [dot] com Location: #36 Horseheads NY Homepage:
#432 Comment (Dec 26 2009, 23:04 EST):
It has been a while but the Hills store in Horseheads still stands(empty) . Until about 6 months ago
the hole plaza was empty now several stores have come in. But one store was built in the parkinglot
in front of old Hills 36. It seems that it will never leave but the legeonds live on, plus all of
the memories. Hills was the best store and I think that it would have beaten walmart.
Subject: Christmas Name: Lisa Filkorn E-mail address: dasiy75 [at] comcast [dot] net Location: Canonsburg Homepage:
#431 Comment (Dec 15 2009, 18:45 EST):
I hope everyone who ever worked or shopped at any of the Hills stores has a Merry Christmas and a
Blessed New Year!!!
Love and God Bless
Lisa
Subject: video games Name: geno E-mail address: Location: Homepage:
#430 Comment (Dec 14 2009, 13:40 EST):
i was wondering if anyone remembers the arcade game in the lobby of hills it was a fighting game. I
am looking for it but dont remember what it is called please help!!! lol
#429 Comment (Dec 6 2009, 18:48 EST):
Drop a line. Everyone from the the 80"s gang are remembering the great old times!! Hills was
the best of times. Hope you and all all family have a great X-mas.
Subject: Name: Marilyn Davis E-mail address: Location: East Tn. Homepage:
#428 Comment (Dec 3 2009, 19:45 EST):
I worked at Hill #22 for 24 years. I really miss it and the popcorn. None like it.
Subject: Popcorn Name: Pat Davenport E-mail address: Location: East Tn Homepage:
#427 Comment (Nov 13 2009, 12:27 EST):
It was all in the popcorn oil. The best was always the 1st of the popcorn popped, it had more
butter on it
Subject: popcorn Name: Richard Bailey E-mail address: embailey37 [at] yahoo [dot] com Location: bluefield wv Homepage:
#426 Comment (Nov 12 2009, 17:44 EST):
I grew up going to hills because we all know (HILLS IS WHERE THE TOYS ARE)and i loved the
popcorn!!Does anyone know how they made it?Maybe they used a different oil or something i just
don't know.I have tried to make it like they did for years but have not succeded.Any help would
be greatly apprecited.Thanks
Subject: I used to work at Hill's Name: Lee Long E-mail address: pumpkins [at] pumpkinsfreebies [dot] com Location: York, Lebanon and Carlisle, PA Homepage:http://www.PumpkinsFreebies.com
#425 Comment (Oct 31 2009, 9:23 EDT):
I used to work at Hill's in the 80's. I was hardlines manager,
then softlines manager and finally operations manager.
I miss Hill's. Although I am no longer in retail, I really miss
those days. If anyone remembers me, please write back.
Subject: uniontown hills #10 Name: cindy layman E-mail address: layman2 [at] atlanticbb [dot] net Location: new salem, pa Homepage:
#424 Comment (Oct 27 2009, 21:14 EDT):
I loved working at Hills. I worked with so many great people at hills. Miss working there. we
were like one big family.
#423 Comment (Oct 25 2009, 12:26 EDT):
I had great memories of Hills.. Anyone remember the easter egg hunts, and getting up at the crack of
dawn to do inventory.. (that wasn't my favorite.. LOL) The fireworks... working over in
ticketing... I loved out picnics.. and Christmas parties.. I worked from 76-89... When I was hired I
was still in HS. Kevin O'shea was the mananger.. Lots of people came and gone..
#421 Comment (Oct 22 2009, 22:50 EDT):
hi from INDIANA PA
Subject: Great Times Name: Victor Yakin E-mail address: vyakin [at] makemesmileonline [dot] com Location: North Huntingdon, PA Homepage:http://www.makemesmileonline.com
#420 Comment (Oct 18 2009, 4:36 EDT):
Miss those days worked at Hills from 1984 to 1993. Many good people worked at stores 49, old store
50, store 154, 115, 126
Now I can be found at www.victoryakin.ning.com
I also write on www.smileonline.gather.com and my web site is www.makemesmileonline.com need a
smile or want to learn more visit me. One smile at a time you can make a difference.
Subject: Hill Name: Amy Cunningham E-mail address: acamylaw [at] gmail [dot] com Location: Greensburg, PA Homepage:
#419 Comment (Oct 17 2009, 23:25 EDT):
I just read the history. I lived it from 1983 - 2001. I started as insurance defense counsel in 1983
- it was SCOA then. When the Chapter 11 was filed I was special counsel and traveled in PA and WV
defending Hills. Such good people, in the Home Office, in the Field Office, in the stores.
I met Mike Bozic when he first came on and his family was moving to Sewickly, PA. That's 18
years ago now.
Subject: David McLaughlin Name: Beth Durbin Westcott E-mail address: wesxfour [at] verizon [dot] net Location: Aliquippa, PA Field Office Homepage:
#418 Comment (Oct 17 2009, 20:34 EDT):
Does anyone know how to locate David? He worked in the computer dept at the main office in canton,
ma. I worked in Aliquippa Field Office and was in touch with him quite freqently.