#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.
Subject: Store #24 Christiansburg, VA Name: Nancy Walters Thompson E-mail address: dntriders [at] verizon [dot] net Location: Riner, VA Homepage:
#417 Comment (Oct 16 2009, 16:31 EDT):
I worked at the store in Christiansburg when it first opened (1970) while I was still in High
School. Went on to join the startup team and had the privilege of opening stores in York,
Harrisonburg, Camp Hill, Williamsport, PA; TN and OH. Loved it all and still think it was the best
store of its kind. Much better than Walmart and Kmart. Would love to hear from some of those I
met along the way.
Subject: Hills #98 Name: Lisa Walters E-mail address: salem4lee [at] gmail [dot] com Location: Pittsburgh,PA Homepage:
#416 Comment (Oct 11 2009, 15:21 EDT):
I worked at Hills store #98 Bethel Park.
Subject: Hills #43 Huntington WV Name: Robert Hall E-mail address: RHall10289 [at] Aol [dot] Com Location: Florence KY Homepage:
#415 Comment (Oct 11 2009, 15:13 EDT):
I Work at hills for 23 years from 1975 to 1998 I miss all the people I work with for years I would
love to see and hear from them
Subject: Hills #24, 17, 49, 53, 54, Name: Steve Criner E-mail address: stevecriner [at] aol [dot] com Location: Virginia Homepage:
#414 Comment (Oct 10 2009, 1:02 EDT):
What a great company we had. I started in 24 when it first opened and spent 14 years working for
Hills. I was in 24, 17, 49, 53, 22 and 54. I also worked out of the Field Office for four years. It
was a great place to work, learn, grow and yes occasionally get the stuff kicked out of ya but it
was all worth it.
I had the pleasure of working with some terrific people and yes we worked hard but we also played
hard now didn't we.
I think we ALL would go back in a he
Subject: I miss Hills Name: Chad E-mail address: Location: York, PA Homepage:
#413 Comment (Oct 6 2009, 15:08 EDT):
Many wonderful memories of going to the Hills in Delco Plaza in the 80s. So much better than Sprawl
Mart. Keeping fingers crossed for a future Hills revival.
Subject: Hills #24 Christiansburg, VA Name: Joy LaRue Volner E-mail address: jvolner2292 [at] aol [dot] com Location: Riner, VA Homepage:
#412 Comment (Sep 21 2009, 22:18 EDT):
Seeing this site brought back lots and lots of wonderful memories for me. Thank you so much.
Former Hills 24 employees please join us Saturday October 17 2009 from 4 to 8 at Auburn Middle
School in Riner for a potluck dinner.
Subject: Hills - Bluefield, WVA-1983 Name: Virginia Cooper E-mail address: virgcooper [at] gmail [dot] com Location: Cleveland, Ohio area Homepage:
#411 Comment (Sep 17 2009, 0:46 EDT):
'Just stumbled on this page--brings back fun memories-Worked in Bluefield, WVA, then was
transferred to Terre Haute, IN. The best intro to my Hills experience was working for Pete
Flanigan. Other teammates were Tom Byerly, Deb Adams, George Krcelich, Lon Miller. Also helped out
in Evansville, Indiana for a few weeks and worked with Rick Weissert. 'Would like contact info
on any of the folks mentioned--thanks much!
Subject: Hills Benwood, WV Name: Mary Margaret Rine E-mail address: rine364 [at] comcast [dot] net Location: Moundsville, WV Homepage:
#410 Comment (Sep 7 2009, 14:22 EDT):
Sorry,
I missed reunion. I was under the impression that this was to be a planning meeting for a
reunion.
Subject: Hills North Versailles, Pa Name: Rita Wagner E-mail address: rita0463 [at] yahoo [dot] com Location: Irwin, Pa Homepage:
#409 Comment (Sep 4 2009, 18:22 EDT):
Hello to all the guys and girls I worked with from 1983 to 1986. Many good memories. If you read
this Dwayne, Please email me. I now work with Cheryl Kasper 23 years later.
Subject: STORE #44 BENWOOD WV. Name: DENNIS L. MYLES E-mail address: Location: COLUMBUS OHIO AREA Homepage:
#408 Comment (Aug 31 2009, 17:00 EDT):
Hello to all former Hills employees. Hope all is well with you all. Worked for Hills from 1980 to
1985. Some great times and special memories.
#406 Comment (Aug 13 2009, 14:25 EDT):
Hi - I worked for Hills #17 Blue-Prince Plaze, Bluefield, WV from 1967 to 9/69. My nickname was
Freddie. Before marriage, my last name was Hubbard. I left and worked for the Federal government
for 36 years, and returned after I retired. If anyone remembers me, please email. Also I would
like to get in touch with Barbara Bourne if anyone knows where she is.
Subject: hardware/automotives Name: David Lorenz E-mail address: Location: 58 Bethel Park , PA Homepage:
#405 Comment (Aug 12 2009, 21:40 EDT):
grew up at store 58. worked there from 81 until 87 when i moved to s. florida. met a lot of friends
working there and all the fun time we had after work going to pizza hut and the royal lounge with
steve, colleen, beth and the rest of the night shift gang. we had great christmas parties and
picnics. remember the cabbage patch craze. 81 or 82 i think.
Subject: Hills #57 Name: Susan Gojmerac E-mail address: kimmerzmom2 [at] yahoo [dot] com Location: Johnstown, Pa Homepage:
#404 Comment (Aug 10 2009, 22:14 EDT):
I worked at Hills #57-meet my husband there Larry Gojmerac
I really miss all the fun time I had there. If you remember me please email me
Subject: store #50 Name: Michael grubb E-mail address: grubb.michael [at] yahoo [dot] com Location: robinson pittsburgh PA Homepage:
#403 Comment (Aug 9 2009, 1:17 EDT):
Subject: Name: Melanie Holland E-mail address: hollandduane [at] yahoo [dot] com Location: Marion In Homepage:
#402 Comment (Aug 4 2009, 0:42 EDT):
I worked for Hills here in Marion, from 1980 thru 1998, people still don't believe I stayed at
my FIRST job for that long! They would understand if they worked there, some of the best friends
I've got are people I worked with there. I've enjoyed browsing this site and seeing lots
of old familiar faces, like some of the managers I worked with.
Subject: Hills #163 Bloomsburg, PA Name: Jim Smith E-mail address: jim.smith [at] bearcreekschool [dot] com Location: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Homepage:http://www.bearcreekschool.com
#401 Comment (Jul 30 2009, 22:28 EDT):
Who is out there. Would love to reconnect with folks from the past. Lots of great memories at
Hills and a bunch of wonderful people!
Subject: Hills Champion ohio Name: John Johnson E-mail address: nym7144john [at] yahoo [dot] com Location: boardman Homepage:
#400 Comment (Jul 30 2009, 20:03 EDT):
My first job! I worked there 1992 I loved Hills as a kid it was the biggest store near us. The snack
bar and the toys! And when they needed something carried out they would page mr carry..
Subject: Soft Pretzels Name: Stewart Sander E-mail address: ssander [at] mail [dot] com Location: United States Homepage:
#399 Comment (Jul 30 2009, 0:13 EDT):
I serviced 50 stores over 30 years with soft pretzels and I certainly met a lot of great people at
the snack bars and at recieving over those years.
Subject: I LOVED Hill's & Miss t Name: Sally Link E-mail address: adoforu [at] yahoo [dot] com Location: Lincolnton,NC Homepage:
#398 Comment (Jul 27 2009, 12:19 EDT):
I grew up in Beckley Wva & we had a Hill's Department Store & I loved it then &
still do (the memories anyway)...That was the high for us kids is to go to Hill's &
shop.They had EVERYTHING! I wish it would come back & put Wal Mart out of business..I dread
going to Wal Mart..I just go when I absolutely have to!!
Subject: Name: Steve Wallace E-mail address: ranger94white [at] yahoo [dot] com Location: indiana Homepage:
#397 Comment (Jul 22 2009, 12:17 EDT):
I was asst at Muncie In, New Castle In, Kalamazoo Mi, Washington Pa and Lafayette In. Glad this iis
here.
#396 Comment (Jul 21 2009, 21:27 EDT):
Found this site on Facebook. I worked at store 9 for 18 years. (Cathy Blatch Shasteen) now
Barnhart. I left in 1996 ... went to AutoZone. Still there semi retired ... work about 1 day a
week.
Subject: Hills #44 Name: Pat Amos E-mail address: Location: Rock Hill SC Homepage:
#395 Comment (Jul 17 2009, 19:15 EDT):
Stumbled on this site from Facebook.. Worked 5 years at #44 in Benwood. It was a sad day when
that slum store AMES took us over.. You brought back a TON of memories!!
Where's the Maintenance guys at?!?!?! Ahhh the memories..... Carryouts, buggy runs, snackbar
runs, more carryouts, more buggy runs, the golf outings, the fireworks... Those were good times...
#394 Comment (Jul 15 2009, 6:59 EDT):
my dad worked at Lincoln Knolls Hills for as long as I could remember!! We loved it there..Remember
the WHOT top 40 sheets in the record department???? The jewelry counter.. I still have a pair of
crosses earrings from Hills when I got my ears pierced.
I found this site on Facebook and the memories all came back.
#393 Comment (Jul 12 2009, 23:54 EDT):
anybody out there from #44
Subject: GOOD OLD HILLS ! Name: CONNIE WARREN E-mail address: ConstanceSue03 [at] yahoo [dot] com Location: Ohio Homepage:
#392 Comment (Jul 12 2009, 23:49 EDT):
Stumbled on this site by accident and think it's great. Everyone misses Hills!!!!!!!!!! Worked
there for many years until Ames took over and then stayed there until the doors were locked. I made
alot of good friends there.
Subject: Hills is where the friends are.. Name: Patricia (Fay) Tadusz E-mail address: Tadusz5 [at] verizon [dot] net Location: Buffalo/Cheektowaga, Ny Homepage:
#391 Comment (Jul 11 2009, 17:51 EDT):
So many great memeories!!!! It's where I met my husband, who could ask for more!
Subject: Store 7 York PA Name: Judy Owens E-mail address: judy_keefer [at] yahoo [dot] com Location: Florida Homepage:
#390 Comment (Jul 11 2009, 11:16 EDT):
Would love to hear from any of the old gang. Wow, I never knew this page existed.
#389 Comment (Jul 11 2009, 0:35 EDT):
Glad I found this website. I never worked at Hills, only have childhood memories but will cherish
them forever. Hill's was the magic store for me growing up, the toys, video games. There is now
a Hobby Lobby where our local Hills used to be. Everytime I visit HL I just stand and look around,
can still see the snackbar up front, can still see the old nintendo sign hanging from the ceiling,
can also still see the toy department. Thanks to all of you who worked the stores. God I w
Subject: anyone seen carol from monroe mi Name: ken hayes E-mail address: haphaze [at] aol [dot] com Location: muskegon mi Homepage:
#388 Comment (Jul 10 2009, 19:19 EDT):
just wondering if anyone out there in the hills crew has seen or heard from carol, she was ops
manager in monroe michigan. the last i heard she was working for federal wholesale when they were
still around. Any help would be appreciatted! Any Muskegon MI peeps out there?
Subject: Worked at the FOH Name: Lisa Ellefson (Blaner) E-mail address: chixinthestix [at] hotmail [dot] com Location: Addison, PA Homepage:
#387 Comment (Jul 8 2009, 21:21 EDT):
Just found this site on Facebook. Loved looking at some of the reunion pictures!
I miss Hills as an employer AND as a store to shop!
#386 Comment (Jul 8 2009, 12:45 EDT):
i still work in retail and i see old HILLS customers and they always said how they miss the
merchandise and the people and of course layaway. i worked @ the north park store for 16 yrs.
i miss the associates and so many of us have gone on to heaven
and i miss them too. i think this is a good idea to post this website. it's was beginning to
seem as if we never existed. thanks!
Subject: best store ever Name: sherri sherock E-mail address: sherri_1988 [at] yahoo [dot] com Location: Liberty-Youngstown OHIO Homepage:
#385 Comment (Jul 8 2009, 3:14 EDT):
Hills was the best store ever i think if it were still around Wal-Mart would have some major
compotition Hills always blew the other stores out of the water
Subject: former employee Name: steve waggle E-mail address: buckeyefanman [at] hotmail [dot] com Location: 43701 Homepage:
#384 Comment (Jul 7 2009, 16:10 EDT):
I loved Hill's when I was a kid. They had the best pretzels and popcorn. I later worked in the
Automotive/Hardware dept. while going to college. I wish they were still in business.
Subject: Best Popcorn Name: Chris Allen E-mail address: lathe8546 [at] yahoo [dot] com Location: Miamisburg Dayton Mall Homepage:
#383 Comment (Jul 5 2009, 22:34 EDT):
I first started working at the Miamisburg Dayton Mall location. I think the store location may have
been #142 buut not for sure. Larry Alfono was the store Manager.
I later worked the Kettring & Hamilton Ohio store. I worked in Loss Prevention. Did work the
middletown Store location everynow and then.
#382 Comment (Jul 5 2009, 16:00 EDT):
I never worked at Hills but my mom and I were just talking about Hills the other day. I remember
going to the Hills in Benwood, WV and watching the 4th of July fireworks in the parking lot. Good
times!
Subject: Having our own Hills reunion Name: Dustie,Tom,Alan,Diane E-mail address: dianegreggo [at] aol [dot] com, dustiekemp@f Location: Cincinnati, Oh Homepage:
#381 Comment (Jul 4 2009, 21:15 EDT):
Hello...Hello...to all
Between the four of us we had 54 great years with Hills.....none of us are in retail anymore....many
wonderful memories from the Great Lakes to Nashville, TN
Hamilton, Kemp, Greggo, Nelson
Subject: Hills #22 Name: Pat Davenport E-mail address: capnd1 [at] charter [dot] net Location: Bristol Tn Homepage:
#380 Comment (Jul 4 2009, 9:29 EDT):
Anyone remember the hot dogs and pepsi's we sold on 4th of July? We had people lined up at the
snack bar!
#379 Comment (Jul 2 2009, 20:29 EDT):
I only saw 2 others in this guestbook that worked at Hills #50 in Robinson. I worked in the toy
dept. for 6 yrs. Miss Hills...it was a great store. Lots of fun with friends in work and out of
work! I've been at Target in North Fayette (Robinson) for 10 yrs. Work with a few people that
I worked with at Hills, but there's very few of us "Hills" people left at this
Target. If you want to get in touch with me you can find me on Facebook.
Subject: Name: Deb Brinkman E-mail address: debnca [at] att [dot] net Location: Homepage:
#378 Comment (Jul 2 2009, 20:01 EDT):
Subject: What's up? Name: Terry Moore E-mail address: diekenny61 [at] att [dot] net Location: Indianapolis, IN Homepage:
#377 Comment (Jun 30 2009, 0:50 EDT):
Hey, gang!
I worked in Columbus, IM, Cambridge, IN, Defiance, OH, Columbus, OH, Maumee, Oh, Muskegon, MI and
did store sets in Holland, MI, Adrian, MI, Kalamazoo, MI, Grand Rapids, MI. (may have forgotten some
others).
Feel free to drop me a line if we might have crossed paths at some point. If anyone knows the
whereabouts of Karen Ankney, please let me know. We worked together in Defiance.
Take care, all!
Subject: I was a Hill's Employee Name: Lee H. Long E-mail address: pumpkins [at] pumpkinsfreebies [dot] com Location: Baltimore, Md 21222 Homepage:http://www.PumpkinsFreebies.com
#376 Comment (Jun 27 2009, 14:57 EDT):
I used to be an assistant manager at Hill's.
I worked at 3 locations: York, PA; Lebanon, Pa; Carlisle, PA.
I loved working at Hill's. Retail was in my blood.
I woked there in the early 80's.
If anyone remembers me, please write back.
Subject: Name: Doreen Beining E-mail address: dbeining215 [at] comcast [dot] net Location: Baden, PA Store63 Homepage:
#375 Comment (Jun 25 2009, 17:50 EDT):
Anyone remember me from the Baden store? I still keep in touch with a few people and we all miss
working at Hills. I worked there from 1979 to 1991 (boy am I getting old)!!!!
Subject: Store 162 Name: Mollie Brown E-mail address: mollie48 [at] live [dot] com Location: Sidney Ohio Homepage:
#374 Comment (Jun 25 2009, 12:48 EDT):
I worked at the store in Piqua Ohio for 9 years. Once we opened back up as Ames, I didn't last
much after that. Couldn't handle it and walked out. Hills had the best prices. Wish it was
still around. Any others from the Piqua store out there?
Subject: Wish Hills Was Still Here Name: Matthew Hamm E-mail address: jimbosribshack [at] yahoo [dot] com Location: Ashtabula ohio Homepage:
#373 Comment (Jun 23 2009, 15:57 EDT):
My mom loved hills, when ames took over it was very sad for us! we wish we could bring Hills back!
there was one in Ashtabula Ohio, we could get a picture for your site next time we are over that
way.
Subject: Name: Betty Maiden E-mail address: bmaiden3 [at] msn [dot] com Location: Bristol, Va Homepage:
#372 Comment (Jun 22 2009, 20:11 EDT):
Worked in 22 for over 20 years. A blast
Subject: Store # 22 Name: Pat Davenport E-mail address: capnd1 [at] charter [dot] net Location: Bristol, Tn Homepage:
#371 Comment (Jun 21 2009, 16:49 EDT):
I worked at the Bristol store for a total of 19 yrs. I see some familiar names on here.
I miss the store the building is empty and has been for a long time.
Email me!
Subject: My favorite store! Name: Heather B E-mail address: brennan0613 [at] verizon [dot] net Location: Western PA Homepage:
#370 Comment (Jun 21 2009, 12:13 EDT):
Hills was my favorite store, ever!! It is the first place i went went i got my driver's
license. They had the best soft pretzels.
#369 Comment (Jun 20 2009, 17:01 EDT):
Hi!I would like to keep in contact with my Hills family!Drop me a line.
Subject: anyone who worked at store 1141 Name: cindy E-mail address: cynthia_bourne [at] att [dot] net Location: lancaster ohio Homepage:
#368 Comment (May 29 2009, 8:21 EDT):
hello
im looking for anyone who worked at store 1141. i worked there from july 1990 to spring of 1998
thereabouts. then they changed over to ames. i stayed on but of course it didnt last.
looking back i miss those days at hills. so may people have passed away.
Subject: Seems like forever ago ..... Name: Fred Legawiec E-mail address: flegawiec1 at twcny.rr.com Location: Liverpool, NY Homepage:
#367 Comment (May 28 2009, 10:43 EDT):
Store manager all over and then some. Loved the people I worked with and learned about life from
them. Retired now and wishing I could see more of my grandchildren. Hills was a
"different" company to say the least. At times trying but most of the times fun. Miss the
people and the challenges. God Bless to everyone and wish them only the very best in life.
Subject: Hills #66 reunion Name: Laurie Moretti E-mail address: lmoe [at] netsync [dot] net Location: Jamestown ny Homepage:
#366 Comment (May 24 2009, 10:34 EDT):
Having a hills store #66 reunion in august. Any info on Cliff Penny or Dave Guida please send to me.
Thanks everyone and have a great holiday weekend!!!
Subject: Hills Dept. Stores Name: Ronald B. Fetty, Jr. E-mail address: ronaldfetty [at] yahoo [dot] com Location: Florida Homepage:
#365 Comment (May 18 2009, 0:22 EDT):
I grew up in East Liverpool, Ohio. We had a Hill's Dept. Store in St. Clair Plaza. I remember
the frozen Icee's, and the smell of freshly popped popcorn. Too bad Hill's could not
compete with Wal Mart, or Target.
#364 Comment (May 14 2009, 10:24 EDT):
How cool is this?? I can't remember our store number for anything, but I was a Key Rec Clerk
and Head Receiver at a Hills in Cincinnati in the early 1990's. I was hired before the store
even opened. I remember getting 3 Hills trucks a day in addition to the other trucks we'd get.
I'd have to finish my papwork then go work a ticket line. We were also like family and hung
out after work every changce we'd get. Good times!!