These are the business profiles originally published in the Hillsboro State of the City in the January 30, 2008 issue of the Free Press.
ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL INITIATIVE
Bryce Wichert, CPA
Address: 104 E. First, Suite C
Phone: 947-3976
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Year opened: 2007
About us: We offer tax preparation, tax planning and small-business accounting.
New in 2007: Started business Sept. 1, 2007, to provide tax and accounting services to Marion County residents and small businesses.
Looking to 2008: Continue to expand my business and serve my customers on an individualized basis, providing them with the services they need and expect.
Owner: Bryce Wichert
Number of Employees: 1
Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday.
ABSOLUTE SHRED OF KANSAS
Address: P.O. BOX 331
Phone: 620-266-4016
Web: www.shredks.com
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Year opened: 2006
About us: Absolute Shred of Kansas LLC is a bonded and insured secure mobile document-destruction business. We serve all of central Kansas with professional, on-site, high-speed document shredding. Our truck travels to your location for either secure one-time clean-out of stored and accumulated records or cost-effective route service. For clean-out services, our clients simply identify the material to be destroyed. We move the items to the truck in locking containers and they are immediately pulverized at up to 5,000 pounds per hour. No sorting is required as the process will thoroughly destroy clips, bound ledger reports and three ring binders.
Clients choosing scheduled route service are provided with locked document-collection containers for storage until the truck arrives to pulverize the contents. Frequency of service is matched to the clients’ needs, allowing both large and small businesses to utilize secure scheduled services.
New in 2007: We continued to grow our scheduled route service areas and are now covering all of central Kansas. We also added on-site hard-drive destruction.
Looking to 2008: Pam Riesen has joined us to oversee routing and scheduling services in addition to sales support.
Owners: David Wienck and Doug Loewen
Number of Employees: 3.5
Hours: 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.
ADAMS, BROWN, BERAN & BALL, CHTD.
Address: 112 N. Main, Hillsboro; 207 N. Main, McPherson
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Year opened: Founded in 1945 in Great Bend. In January 2002, ABBB became a presence in Hillsboro by purchasing an existing tax and accounting business from Diane Claassen.
About us: ABBB is a Kansas firm of Certified Public Accountants. With a vision of providing the highest quality of services, our firm has grown to include offices in 12 communities in central and northwest Kansas. We have a firm-wide staff of more than 100 dedicated professionals with the knowledge, experience and skill to help provide complete and comprehensive solutions to your financial needs.
We provide individual and business income-tax preparation, payroll services, bookkeeping and accounting services, investment and financial planning, auditing and business evaluation.
Looking to 2008: We welcome new clients and will continue to provide our high level of service.
Owner: Bill Glazner, partner in charge of Hillsboro and McPherson offices.
Number of Employees: 8 full-time and 5 part-time in the Hillsboro and McPherson offices.
Hours: January to April 15: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, Saturdays and evenings by appointment. April 16 to December: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday.
AG POWER
Address: 603 N. Ash
Phone: 947-3182
Web: www.agpowerinc.com
Year opened: 1986
About us: We are an AGCO and Massey Ferguson farm equipment dealer, offering parts and service.
New in 2007: New equipment lines adapted to wider crop usage, including the use of tillage tools. We are experiencing the challenges of production due to the weather of 2007.
Looking to 2008: We are seeing the development of newer methods to enhance our ability to use new equipment. We will adapt our purchasing power to align with commodity prices and machinery costs, as customer expectations increase.
Hours: Winter Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday to Friday and 7:30 a.m. to noon Saturday.
AG POWER / CARQUEST
Address: 607 N. Ash
Phone: 947-3944
Year opened: Purchased from Paul Pankratz in 2002.
About us: We are an auto parts and supply store.
Number of Employees: 3
Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday and 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.
AG SERVICE
Address: 1830 Kanza
Phone: 947-3166
Year opened: Incorporated 1975
About us: We are a crop production supplier with agronomy services.
New in 2007: We continue to use advanced mapping programs and guidance technology to assure application accuracy.
Looking to 2008: We are developing a variable-rate fluid lime applicator for use in the coming lime season. We are also evaluating additional advanced technologies.
Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. When crop production is in season—early to late!
ALCO DISCOUNT STORE
Address: 615 N. Ash
Phone: 947-5548
Web: www.alcostores.com
Year opened: 1994
About us: Alco is a full-line discount store, offering both hard-line and soft-line merchandise. We have a full garden center in the spring and carry a good selection of holiday and seasonal merchandise.
Owner: Local manager, Joe Hamilton.
Number of Employees: 20
Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Extended hours Thanksgiving through Christmas.
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Year opened: American Family Insurance has been in Hillsboro since 1987. Jason Hanschu has been the agent since 2000.
About us: We sell and service insurance products such as auto, home, farm, church, business, health and many types of life insurance. We also do fixed and variable annuities.
New in 2007: For the third year in a row, we were awarded the JD Power and Associates “Distinguished Insurance Agency” award for outstanding customer service. Our agency was also recognized as a “Farm/Ranch Elite” agency for significant sales and outstanding customer service in the area of farm and ranch insurance. We were also recognized as an “AFLIC Agency” for our sales of life insurance products. And last, but not least, our agency earned “All American” honors from American Family for overall agency sales and service performance.
Looking to 2008: We will continue to sell and service insurance products in Marion County and surrounding areas. We will continue to focus our efforts on life insurance, umbrella liability insurance and personal insurance reviews, as well as the normal feeds for auto/home/farm coverage. An additional focus this year will be to encourage people to start a retirement savings plan utilizing our market-based variable annuity.
Owner: Jayson Hanschu
Number of Employees: Along with the agent, Jayson Hanschu, there are two licensed staff, Susan Schultz and Jan Hanschu.
Hours: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. Open through lunch. Evenings, weekends, and other times by appointment. Off-hours answering machine with 24-hour claims, billing and other contact information.
ASAP AUTO GLASS
Address: 114 S. Date
Phone: 382-7097, Toll free: 1-866-281-7872
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Year opened: 2003
About us: ASAP offers complete glass repair, including rock chips, and replacement of windshields, door glass, or back glass. We also custom cut flat glass for heavy equipment or antiques, offer free mobile service to any location within 50 miles of Hillsboro and accept all auto insurances.
Owners: Stu and Lana Bichet
Hours: Mobile service appointments can be scheduled between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday to Friday and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. Our phones are answered 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week.
BAKER BROS. PRINTING
Address: 113 S. Main
Phone number: 947-3520
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Year opened: 1963
About us: Advanced graphic design, offset and digital printing, rubber stamps and hard-to-find specialty papers.
Looking to 2008: Our goal for 2008 is the same as previous years: to offer the best printed products that meet our customers’ expectations.
Owners: Jim and Elaine Baker
Employees: 8
Business Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday.
BARTEL INSURANCE AGENCY
Address: 121 B S. Main St.
Phone: 947-3003
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Opened: Agency over 40 years in business. New ownership in 2001.
About us: Bartel Insurance Agency offers competitive auto, commercial, farm and home insurance products. In addition, the agency represents Mutual Aid Exchange as a local agent.
New in 2007: I have been appointed with more insurance companies, which in turn offers more choices of products to choose from. Agency moved location from the old “Lee’s Drive-Inn Diner” building to the south office at the Trail Lanes bowling alley.
Looking to 2008: Very excited about the auto insurance products I can offer the public, giving them dependable insurance at the lowest possible price. I continue to enjoy serving my customers and thank all my insureds for their business. At the same time, looking forward to a great 2008.
Owner: Jonathan Maxfield
Number of Employees: 2
Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday; by appointment Saturday.
BRAD RICHARDS’ COMPUTER SERVICES
(TECHNOCON-TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANTS)
Address: 105 S. Date
Phone: 947-3770
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Year opened: 2005
About us: Work with home users, students and businesses in the implementation of computer hardware, software, networking and security. While no retail sales are made for computers, software, products, etc., recommendations are available to get the best deal on the market. Specialties include computer tune-ups, cleaning off viruses and spyware, reloading Windows and application software, computer upgrades, data recovery, recommendations and instructions for keeping your computer running in top performance, free software, recommendations and instructions for keeping your computer running efficient. Lowest prices in the area: $30 drop off, $45 on site. Work with Maximum Multimedia of Wichita to install high-end home theaters, multi-zone video and sound and Dish Network. Other specialized businesses are available, such as warranted, computer cable installations including fiber optics.
Looking to 2008: Major fixes for Windows XP (SP3) and Windows Vista (SP1) from Microsoft. Be sure to install these patches! Make sure your computer doesn’t become a “zombie,” a computer that has been taken over by hackers without the owners knowledge.
Owner: Brad Richards
Number of Employees: 1
Hours: Varies, but flexible. Please leave a message and I will return the call as soon as I can.
BREMYER & WISE
Address: 120 N. Main, P.O. Box 134, Hillsboro
Phone number: 947-3956
Fax: 947-3974
WebAddress: www.bwisecounsel.com
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Year opened: Firm originated in 1886 and opened in Hillsboro in 2006.
About us: Full service law firm.
Owners: Robert W. Wise, Brett A. Reber, Casey R. Law, Randee Koger, Jill Bremyer-Archer, David N. Harger, Jeffrey A. Houston (John K. Bremyer, retired)
Employees: Administrative staff, 9
Business Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday to Friday.
BRENDA’S BLOOMERS & GIFTS
Address: 111 W. Grand
Phone number: 947-2800; After hours for funeral arrangements: 382-2975
Fax: 947-2800
Web Address: www.brendasbloomersandgifts.com
E-mail: bsmc2005@.com
Year opened: 2006
About us: Brenda’s Bloomers & Gifts is “blooming” again. We are a full-service floral shop––funerals, weddings, anniversaries, birthdays and all occasions. Brides and grooms are encouraged to set up a bridal registry to help decorate their new home. Plants and silk arrangements are also available. Our gift shop has a wide variety of home decor items, candles, stuffed animals, greeting cards and balloons. We have FTD and Teleflora wire services. Delivery is available throughout Marion County. We are the shop “where service and a smile are always in style.”
Looking to 2008: New for 2008 we will be having tuxedo & candelabra rentals for weddings or other special occasions. For spring, we are looking forward to Valentine’s Day, Prom, Easter, Mother’s Day and Memorial Day. We will again have beautiful hanging baskets and Easter lilies. In the fall, we will have mums, and for the Christmas holiday our beautiful poinsettia plants.
Owners: Brenda and David McGinness
Employees: 4
Business Hours: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday to Friday; 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.
BROOKENS & COLLETT, ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Address: 109 S. Main, Hillsboro; 403 E. Main, Marion
Phone: 947-5951, Hillsboro; 382-2133, Marion
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Year opened: 1965
About us: We are a general law practice which includes drafting living trusts, wills, writing title insurance policies, handling estates, real estate transactions, domestic matters, matters pertaining to elder law, tax matters and other general civil matters.
Looking to 2008: We expect to continue to practice in Hillsboro and Marion and serve the surrounding communities.
Owners: Current partners include J. Robert Brookens and Keith Collett.
BROOKS SAVINGS BANK
Address: 116 N. Main
Phone: 947-2321
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Year opened: 2008, purchased Bank of the West agency to become Brooks Savings Bank.
About us: We are sales representatives for Brooks Savings Bank, offering checking, savings and a variety of loan products.
Looking to 2008: We are committed to building long-term, quality relationships through excellent service, engaged employees and dynamic leadership. Stop by our office to view all the various products we can offer.
Owners: Sales representatives Delores Dalke and John O. Dalke.
Number of Employees: 2
Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday.
CENTRAL NATIONAL BANK
Address: 206 N. Main
Phone: 947-2229
Web site: www.centralnational.com
Year opened: 1884 (bank), 1991 (Hillsboro office)
About us: Central National Bank, a family and employee owned company, has been providing Kansans with sound financial advice since 1884. We are dedicated to providing the quality service that makes our customers and the communities we serve successful. In the 21st century, Central National embraces its strong heritage and strives to be the financial resource of choice for the Hillsboro community.
New in 2007: Central National Bank now has locations in 22 Kansas communities. During 2007, CNB introduced the Central Prestige Account, a money market account paying competitive rates of interest based on account balance tiers. CNB also began offering a student checking account, the Central Scholar Account, which offers customers aged 18-25 special services including free e-Statements, free foreign ATM transactions and free incoming wire transfers. CNB introduced several new commercial checking account options during 2007 and business customers can now “Central-size” their commercial checking account with additional packages of services such as ACH origination or remote deposit. Central’s mortgage department also introduced several key programs during 2007, including Home Possible mortgages that allow for zero-down home loans, MI-Free loans that help customers eliminate PMI and a new bi-weekly mortgage offering.
Looking to 2008: In February, Central National Bank will introduce mobile banking, a convenient new service that allows customers to access their bank accounts through their cell phone. Account balances, bill payment and funds transfer features will be accessible through mobile banking. Later this spring, CNB will be offering subscriptions to LifeLock, an identity theft protection service. CNB will also continue to offer CD specials throughout the year, as well as consumer and commercial loan products.
Owners: Central National Bank is family and employee owned. Current CEO Ed C. Rolfs is the third generation of the Rolfs family to serve as chief executive officer. (He was preceded by his grandfather Ed W. Rolfs and his father Ed J. Rolfs).
Number of Employees: 7 at the Hillsboro bank.
Hours: Lobby: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9 a.m. to noon Saturday; Drive-thru: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to noon Saturday.
ATM locations: 24-hour drive-up, 206 N. Main St.; Ampride Convenience Store, 512 E. D St.
CLAY WORKS
Address: 1111⁄2 E. Grand Ave.
Phone: 381-4642
Web: www.clayworksks.com
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Year opened: Reopened October 2006
About us: Hand-turned kitchen and table ware pottery for your home, to be used every day, not set upon a shelf to just look at, even though they are beautiful. Pottery made to become heirlooms for your family.
New in 2007: “Popcorn” jars and bowls, dinnerware sets (special ordered), firing of other potter’s clay items, mini-classes (about one hour long during business hours; making pottery from clay or decorating your own homemade pottery).
Looking to 2008: Three new designs: “Flint Hills” pottery (looks like a picture of the sky and the rolling Flint Hills), Triple Banded Cream ware pottery (three bands–– the middle one is larger; in blue, green or brown on a cream colored clay) will be out in April, and “Kansas Sunflower” pottery (will have a raised sunflower design with a beautiful green background) projected in June.
Owner: Paula Hayen
Hours: Closed for winter, call for appointment. Spring opening: April 1; 1 p.m to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every second Saturday of the month.
CONCEPTS BY CARMON
(FORMERLY PRAIRIE FLOWER & GARDEN SHOP)
Old Address: 115 N. Main
New Address: 1362 Highway 56
Phone: 620-947-5455
Toll free: 866-947-5455
Web site: conceptsbycarmon.com
About us: We concentrate on every aspect of artful floral design current on products, color trends and style. Product knowledge and education is key to bringing you artistic design and value with exceptional attention to detail.
New in 2007: Our studio is set up to handle your every floral need from plants and fresh flowers to permanent botanicals. To care for your flowers, we have one new cooler with up-to-date equipment to provide the freshest, longest lasting flowers available. In a downsized central location to Marion and Hillsboro, we are able to serve both communities with ease. All these things help us to do what we do best for you. Designer/owner Carmon Jones was inducted into the American Institute of Floral Designers. She is one of 1,500 florist worldwide to achieve this designation.
Looking to 2008: Our goals are to help people understand that flowers are beneficial in so many ways by providing quality floral designs and service that cannot be obtained elsewhere, plus the security that what you send is more beautiful than what you expected. We are excited to offer exceptional service for weddings and special events in the form of floral design, cake decoration and formal-wear rentals. We will also offer our dependable floral service and care to families who have lost loved ones. In addition, to make life more convenient we are only a phone call away any hour of the day, call when it is best for you. If face to face service is what you wish, we invite you to call anytime to make a personal appointment.
Owner: Carmon Jones, AIFD
Number of Employees: 1 full-time and 1 part-time
Hours: To make life more convenient, we are only a phone call away any hour of the day, call when it is best for you. If face to face service is what you wish, we invite you to call anytime to make an appointment.
CONCRETE PRODUCTS
Address: 209 N. Cedar St.
Phone: 947-5921
Year opened: 1989
About us: Ready-mix concrete.
New in 2007: Jeff Schmidt became manager of operations.
Looking to 2008: Looking to complement city and county improvements and expansions.
Owner: A. Terry Rhea
Number of Employees: 5
Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday; Saturday by appointment.
CONTAINER SERVICES
Address: 220 Santa Fe
Phone: 947-2664
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Year opened: 1991
About us: We are a custom extrusion and reheat stretch blow molding plant. We produce plastic containers for a variety of uses, including food, automotive, chemical, floor care and more. Currently, we manufacture containers from high density polcythyline and PET resins.
Owners: LaVerne Esau and Darrell Driggers
Number of Employees: 33
COUNTRYSIDE FEED
Address: 101 Santa Fe
Phone: 947-3111
Web: www.countrysidefeed.com
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Year opened: 1997
About us: Countryside Feed is a full-line feedmill manufacturing for all species. A full line of companion animal products are available along with wild-bird products. We manufacture and distribute in a 150-mile radius of Hillsboro.
Owners: Cooperative Grain & Supply of Hillsboro, Mid-Kansas Cooperative of Moundridge, North Central Kansas Cooperative of Hope, Andale Farmers Co-op, Farmers Cooperative Elevator Co. of Halstead and Land O’ Lakes.
Number of Employees: 31
COUNTRY CORNER SALON
Address: 906 170th
Phone: 947-5404
Year opened: 1978
About us: I offer haircuts, perms and styles for the whole family.
Looking to 2008: We are celebrating our 30th year in business.
Owner: Tam Jost
Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday by appointment.
COUNTRY HAVEN INN
Address: 804 Western Heights
Phone: 947-2929, Toll free: 1-877-404-2836
Web: www.countryhaveninn.com
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Year opened: 2000
About us: We are a small upper-scale motel featuring interior corridors, queen-size beds, refrigerators in each room, Jacuzzi whirlpool suites with king-size beds, free high-speed wireless Internet and complimentary breakfast, featuring hot Belgian waffles.
New in 2007: Picnic tables, guest computer, some room furnishings upgraded, more nonsmoking rooms and improved wireless Internet service.
Looking to 2008: We look to upgrade additional room furnishings, add an outside grill and continue to work with local business, industry, schools and organizations to promote Hillsboro and Marion County.
Owner: Country Haven Inn, Hillsboro, LLC.
Number of Employees: 10
Desk Hours: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
THE CUT ABOVE
Address: 111 E. Grand
Phone: 947-3401
Year opened: 2002
About us: We are a hair salon specializing in cuts, perms, hair coloring, manicures, pedicures and acrylic nails. We are now doing facials and offer a good skin-care line. We also have a massage therapist on Saturdays.
Looking to 2008: We will continue to give clients professional service in the areas we offer.
Owner: Jeanne Penner
Number of Employees: 3
Hours: Open at 9 a.m. Monday to Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Call for evening appointments.
DALKE CONSTRUCTION
Address: 609 E. E St.
Phone: 947-3356 or 620-381-1885
Year opened: The business started in the 1950s by Bill Dalke as Dalke Construction Co.
About us: We are now incorporated with Warren Dalke, president; Marty Dalke, vice-president; and Ruby Dalke, office manager. We do excavating, sand, dirt and rock hauling, decorative rocks and boulders, lagoons and septic systems and graves.
Owners: We are an employee-owned business.
Number of Employees: 3
Hours: Our phone rings any time between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m.
DESIGNER IMAGES PHOTOGRAPHY
Address: 105 W. Ash
Phone: 947-2242, Toll free: 1-877-754-7191
Web: www.designer-images.com
Year opened: Opened in 1977, bought from Don Ratzlaff in 2005.
About us: Designer Images is a full-line photography studio specializing in fine portraits. From the latest photographic techniques, to preservation and restoration of family heirloom photos, we do it all. Whether on location or in our extensive studio, Designer Images can capture special occasions and preserve them for generations to come.
Owners: John and Cindy Baize
Hours: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday to Friday and Saturday by appointment.
ELCON SERVICES
Address: 136 N. Ash (will move to 503 Orchard Dr. later this year)
Phone: 947-3877
Year opened: 1963
About us: Fred David started the business in spring 1963 and Gib Suderman joined that summer. In 1978 Fred and Gib formed Elcon Services Inc. as electrical contractors doing new, remodeling and service work in residential, commercial and industrial buildings and oil-fields. As of 2007, Fred is no longer an owner of the company, but is still involved with Elcon. Jonah Gehring bought into the company in 2007.
New in 2007: In addition to the ownership changes mentioned above, we also moved our location to 136 N. Ash.
Looking to 2008: We recently purchased a lot at 503 Orchard Dr. We are looking to begin construction there in early summer and move to that location once it is finished.
Owners: Gib Suderman and Jonah Gehring
Number of Employees: 5 full-time and 4 part-time
Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
EMPRISE BANK
Address: 104 E. Grand
Phone: 620-947-3141
Web Address: www.emprisebank.com
Year opened: 1891
About us: Emprise Bank offers a full range of banking services to its customers including deposit accounts, loans, trust services, investments, electronic banking and merchant services. We offer the benefits of being part of a $1 billion regional banking organization and the personal service only a hometown bank can provide.
New in 2007: Emprise Bank had an excellent year in 2007. The growth of our community banks located throughout Kansas has been key to this success and Hillsboro is no exception. We are a $1 billion banking organization and provide a full range of banking services in each of our locations. Our most exciting new product rolled out in 2007 was the eRewards Checking account. It rewards the account holders for making use of efficient electronic banking products by paying high rates on account balances. Our involvement in local projects continues to be a priority. Emprise staff hold key positions in many community events and organizations contributing hundreds of hours to volunteer service each year. In addition, charitable contributions within Hillsboro exceeded $20,000 in 2007, supporting everything from local economic development efforts to Hillsboro Area Impact Fund to FFA judging contest awards and quality-of-life events sponsorships.
Looking to 2008: Emprise will continue working on planned facility enhancements to provide more efficient service to our customers. New banking products are planned for introduction in 2008.
Owners: Emprise Financial Corp.
Employees: 12
Business Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Thursday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday; 8 a.m. to noon Saturday.
EPP ROOFING & CONSTRUCTION
Address: 402 Floral Dr.
Phone: 947-5950
Year opened: 1980
About us: After working for several contractors in the Wichita area, we moved to the Hillsboro area to pursue farming and construction. Over the years, I have done general construction but recently, roofing has taken more of my time. I still build garages, pole sheds and cabinets.
New in 2007: It was a good year.
Looking to 2008: A good number of roofing jobs are already scheduled for the coming months.
Owners: Norman and Rosella Epp.
Number of Employees: Numerous Tabor College students and local farmers assist me when their schedules permit.
FAS-BREAK WINDSHIELD REPAIR
Address: 507 S. Wilson, Hillsboro
Phone: 620-947-2396 or 620-382-4099
Year opened: 2002.
About us: We offer mobile windshield chip and crack repair in Marion and surrounding counties. Our repairs will restore the strength and optical clarity of the glass, and most insurance companies waive the deductible for repairs, thus costing you nothing.
Looking to 2008: We’re excited to continue offering money-saving options to clients.
Owners: James Thomas.
Number of employees: 1.
Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. Other hours by appointment.
FAST REALTY
Address: 102 S. Main
Phone: 947-5700
Web: www.fastrealtyinc.com
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Year opened: 2002
About us: Two full-time agents dedicated to help the buyers find the right home for them and to assist the sellers to sell as quickly as possible. Our goal is to treat the individuals we work with in an ethical manner with a high regard for honesty and availability to the needs of our clients.
Looking to 2008: We are striving to increase our knowledge of our market here and in Kansas through continuing-education classes, staying abreast on the market and mortgage trends. We are looking toward 2008 as being an ideal time to relocate to Hillsboro for job opportunities, recreational opportunities and access to quality schools and community events.
Owner: Glenn Thiessen
Number of Employees: 1 office manager, 3 agents
Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday; 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Plus we’re always available via cell
Phone: Glenn Thiessen 382-4682; Beth Hein 382-7696; Marlene Fast 947-1759.
FLEMING’S MINI STOR-ALL
Address: 405 Orchard Dr. and 224 Santa Fe, Hillsboro; 1978 Upland Rd., Marion
Year opened: 2001, acquired existing business at 1798 Upland Rd. in Marion.
About us: We provide storage needs for personal and household items. In 2003 we added our first Hillsboro location at 405 Orchard Dr. and our second in 2004. In 2005 we undertook management of Santa Fe Storage at 224 Santa Fe and added landscaping to our units on Orchard Drive.
New in 2008: We would consider expansion of additional units or outside storage if there is a need in the market.
Owners: Roger and Cynthia Fleming
FUNK’S SUPPLY
Address: 222 N. Main
Phone: 947-3379 or 947-3380
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Year opened: 1969
About us: We do plumbing, heating and air sales and service. We also repair appliances, TVs and videocassette recorders.
Owner: Lester & Larry Funk
Number of Employees: 3
Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday
GOLDEN HERITAGE FOODS
Address: 120 Santa Fe
Phone: 947-3713
Web: www.ghfllc.com
Year opened: 2002 as Golden Heritage Foods LLC (formerly Barkman Honey Co.)
About us: GHF processes, packages and markets premium honey. We supply millions of pounds of honey across the nation to chain and wholesale grocery, mass merchandisers, food service and food manufacturers.
New in 2007: “Barry’s Busy Bee Honey” Bee Movie project with Dreamworks, introduced organic line in the marketplace, new production facility in Ohio.
Looking to 2008: Continued growth of regular business and addition of new channels of distribution. Introduction of new products.
Owner: Brent Barkman and Dwight Stoller
Number of Employees: 86 Hillsboro, 53 in Ohio.
Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday.
GREAT PLAINS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Address: 110 W. D St.
Phone: 947-3933
Web: www.greatplainsfcu.com
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Year opened: October 1947 as Tip Top Credit Union which was acquired by Great Plains Federal Credit Union in October 1985.
About us: GPFCU home office is located in Joplin, Mo., with branches in Salina, Abilene, Hillsboro, Independence, McPherson, Montezuma and Wichita. The feature that distinguishes us from any other financial institution is that it is owned and controlled by the members who save and borrow. GPFCU is also a not-for-profit organization and is run by a volunteer board. Services offered include saving and checking accounts, certificate of deposits, 24-hour member audio response system with Internet access, IRAs, payroll deduction, ATM/debit cards and consumer and real estate loans. Member’s shares are federally insured to at least $100,000 by the National Credit Union Administration, a federal agency.
New in 2007: To show our appreciation to our members, GPFCU Board of Directors authorized a rebate of 10 percent of the loan interest members paid during 2007 for the second year in a row. Also, the board authorized a bonus dividend to be paid to members at the end of 2007. Both the loan interest rebate and the bonus dividends where paid out to members whose accounts were in good standing.
In July 2007, Community United Credit Union in Wichita merged with GPFCU. This merger has expanded GPFCU membership and availability to existing members. The address for this new branch is 315 N. Hillside Suite C, Wichita, KS 67214, with lobby hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday.
Looking to 2008: The 2008 annual meeting has been scheduled for 7 p.m. April 25 in the Riverton (Kan.) school auditorium. All member/owners are invited to attend and learn what has been accomplished and what is being planned for the future. GPFCU is also looking forward to offering special rate promotions in the lending department and continued growth in our indirect lending CUDL program, where GPFCU works directly with the auto dealers.
Owners: GPFCU is owned by its members.
Number of Employees: 6 (Hillsboro branch)
Hours: Lobby: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; drive-up: 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
GREENHAW PHARMACY & WELLNESS CENTER
Address: 508 S. Ash
Phone: 947-3784
Web: www.greenhawpharmacy.com
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Year opened: Over 50 years ago
About us: Wellness Center offers diabetic shoe fittings, bone density checks, cholesterol checks, body-fat analysis, diabetic consults and diabetic screenings. Pharmacy offers local delivery service, a variety of medication packing options and accepts most insurance companies including Medicare Part D.
Looking to 2008: Sponsor of “Biggest Loser Contest.” And to provide diabetic shoe fittings through certified fitters, Jeanie Rziha and Eric Driggers.
Owners: Eric Driggers and Lou Greenhaw
Number of employees: 11
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday to Friday and 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday.
HILLSBORO BODY SHOP
Address: 108 E. D St.
Phone: 947-3761
About us: We are dedicated to providing you with expert collision repair, glass replacement, paint refinishing on any make or model of car or light truck.
Owner: Reginald Hiebert
Number of Employees: 2
Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday.
HILLSBORO COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER
Address: 701 S. Main
Phone: 947-3114
Web: www.hcmcks.org
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Year opened: 1889
About us: HCMC is a full-service hospital with an always-open emergency room. We offer acute care and post-acute care. Outpatient services offered include lab work, x-rays, CT scans, MRIs, sonograms, EEGs, EKGs, treadmill tests, nerve conduction studies, sleep studies, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, occupation therapy, and laproscopic surgeries. The HCMC Outpatient Clinic brings specialty physicians to Hillsboro from Wichita, Newton and McPherson. These specialties include podiatry, cardiology, ophthalmology, general surgery, urology, orthopedics and otolaryngology (ENT).
New in 2007: We began the year with great enhancement of our Web connectivity. We installed a new fiber optic cable along with Tabor College, which allows for a variety of new uses, such as Internet “Web-inars” or the transfer of large radiology image files for teleradiology. WinPharm, a computerized pharmaceutical administration application, was upgraded with new technology. It is now used to check bar codes so the correct medication is given to patients. HCMC joined many other hospitals across the state and became “Tobacco Free” and “Weapon Free” in 2007. Internally, the quality-improvement process was improved. Incident reporting is now automated. Dwight Johnson joined HCMC in July as the new laboratory director. The radiology department also took the technology leap by getting new Picture Archiving Communications System (PACS) and new computed radiography (CR) systems. PACS allows radiologists to read images from any location, and CR will replace the old films with digital images.
Looking to 2008: We ordered a new 16-slice CT in the radiology department. It will increase the speed and quality of the CTs taken at HCMC. The business office will be dealing with a change to a new Medicare intermediary and claims processing system.
Owners: We are a not-for-profit organization.
Number of Employees: 120
Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
HILLSBORO DENTAL CARE
Address: 119 E. Grand
Phone: 947-0050
E-mail: hillsborodentalcare@embarqmail. com
Year opened: 2007
About us: We offer total family care which includes implants, removal of teeth, braces, invisalign, dentures, no shot laser fillings, root canals and oral sedation where you can be totally relaxed.
New in 2007: Dr. Austin Babcock joined the practice in August 2007. We added the velscope, which can aid in the detection of oral cancer.
Looking to 2008: To continue to provide healthy smiles with a gentle touch.
Owners: Jon Julian, D.D.S.
Number of Employees: 7
Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday and 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday.
HILLSBORO ET CETERA SHOP
Address: 109 N. Main
Phone: 947-3817
Year opened: July 1977
About us: We take in used items—clothing, household goods, etc.—and sell it for a reduced price to help the needy. All proceeds go to the Mennonite Central Committee.
New in 2007: Wednesdays are Senior Citizen Day with 20 percent off on purchases. We purchased a large storage box so we can store out-of-season items.
Looking to 2008: We look forward to serving the community again in 2008 and hope people will continue to support us so we may support people in need.
Owners: Six Mennonite churches.
Number of Employees: 3 managers plus volunteers.
Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.
HILLSBORO LONG TERM CARE UNIT & SPECIAL CARE UNIT
Address: 701 S. Main
Phone: 947-3114
Web: www.hcmcks.org
Year opened: 1889
About us: We offer intermediate and skilled care in our home. We also have a 10-bed Special Care Unit for persons with dementia. We admit patients seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Activities are planned for residents every day. Our restorative program helps the residents maintain their present physical status or improve enough to return to their own home. We not only care for the physical needs of our residents, but also spiritual needs by offering Sunday school, church and a Bible study.
New in 2007: We started the year with a new full-time activities coordinator, Lori Smithhart. CareTracker, a touch screen data collection/reporting system was installed. The system will more effectively manage operations and improve the quality of resident care. Culture change continued in the LTC, as an ongoing process. Interior renovations began in the Special Care Unit.
Looking to 2008: Changes continue to take place in the Special Care Unit. New equipment, including bariatric devices and power stand lifts, are being ordered for the LTCU.
Owners: We are a not-for-profit organization.
Number of Employees: 50
Hours: Visiting hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
HILLSBORO FREE PRESS
Address: 116 S. Main
Phone: 947-5702
Web: www.hillsborofreepress.com
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Year opened: 1998.
About us: In addition to publishing the Free Press, a Hillsboro-based county-wide free newspaper, we publish free Buyers’ Edge of South Central Kansas every month with a circulation of about 8,000 homes in central Kansas, including all of Marion, Harvey and McPherson counties.
New in 2007: The most noticeable development was our newly designed Web site with more features than the previous site. We also published the “Marion Memories” photo book.
Looking to 2008: Using some of the new technology available, we plan to enhance the power of the Web for our advertisers and readers.
Owners: Joel Klaassen and Don Ratzlaff.
Number of Employees: 20
Hours: Formal office hours are 8:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday—although frequently we can be reached at the office during the weekend and at odd hours.
HILLSBORO FORD-MERCURY
Address: 202 S. Main
Phone: 947-3134 or Toll free: 1-888-611-1186
Web: www.hillsborofordmercury.com
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Year opened: Dealership opened in 1955. Allen Hagen started working here in 1958, purchased controlling interest in 1977 and changed name to Hillsboro Ford-Mercury Inc.
About us: No in-your-face, screaming advertising. Local, in county, in Hillsboro, honest sales and service.
New in 2007: New salesmen: Lyle Ediger and Michael Hagen. Blue Oval Certified Ford-Mercury dealership.
Owners: Randy and Terry Hagen
Number of Employees: 18
Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday; 8 a.m. to noon service on Saturdays and sales until 4 p.m.
HILLSBORO FURNITURE
Address: 112 S. Main
Phone: 947-3903
Year opened: 2003
About us: We are a home furnishings store here to serve you with quality, comfortable furniture and bedding that fits your lifestyle. We carry everything from daybeds to electric lift chairs and candles to reclining sofas.
Looking to 2008: Deep cocoa browns to golden tans continue to be the trend, especially when accented with spa blues or rich reds. What’s old is new, as retro styles show up in sleek sofas with straight lines and narrow arms. Bedroom and dining sets are stained dark espresso and feature silver hardware. There’s a style for everyone from soft and overstuffed to sleek and contemporary.
Owners: John and Ann Huninghake; Brenda Coryea, store manager.
Number of Employees: 4
Hours: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday to Friday; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
HILLSBORO HARDWARE
Address: 125 N. Main
Phone: 947-2575
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Year opened: 1985
About us: We offer hardware and related merchandise and self storage.
New in 2007: We now sell spa and pool chemicals.
Looking to 2008: We have a new paint color display.
Owners: Tom and Ken Koslowsky.
Number of Employees: 4
Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.
HILLSBORO INDUSTRIES
Address: 220 Industrial
Phone: 947-3127
Web: www.hillsboroindustries.com
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Year opened: 1968
About us: We are a leading manufacturer of aluminum and steel trailers, light truck beds and flatbed trailers with an experienced and skilled work force that continues to develop and introduce industry-first features and high quality products.
New in 2007: Hillsboro Industries is still learning a lot by continuing to listen to our dedicated employees and our customers for suggestions and new product concepts. We introduced a new line of TuffLoader Tilt Trailers at the state fair, and they’ve proven to be popular with our customer base. We’ve also added a high-definition plasma cutter to the plant. This $150,000 machine provides heavy metal cutting precision that approaches much more expensive water-jet units, but at a fraction of the cost. This will enable us to bring more work under our own roof here in Hillsboro. The overall trailer industry was down 25 to 30 percent, but with a lot of effort we’ve been fortunate to remain even with 2006 sales levels. In fact, we’re bullish on the future and have kicked off a 22,500-square-foot facility expansion project, with most of the concrete slab already down and the structure beginning to take shape.
Looking to 2008: We hope to finish the building project by late March (weather permitting) and begin moving all of our facilities, equipment and employees under one roof. It’s time to get the HI “family” back together again. 2008 is also going to be a big year for HI with the introduction of the new “Acumen Braking System” campaign. We will be at the huge Quartzsite (Ariz.) RV Show in late January, with additional shows soon to follow. We also plan to introduce a couple of other new products as well as new weather-proof wire bundles in many of our existing products—a feature long requested by our northern and eastern dealers, especially where salt on roads is a problem. Also, be watching for some exciting news that we aren’t quite ready to announce just yet.
Owners: Merle Friesen, Marv Schellenberg, Mike Gerken and Phil Wyssenbach (Flint Hills Industries Inc.).
Number of Employees: 47 full-time and four part-time.
Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday.
HILLSBORO STATE BANK
Address: 200 N. Main
Phone: 947-3961
Web: www.hsbks.com
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Year opened: Chartered in 1902 as the Ramona State Bank, the bank was moved to Hillsboro in February 1985 and was changed to the Hillsboro State Bank.
About us: We are a family-owned, single-facility, community bank. We are not a branch with out-of-area ownership, nor do we have branches out of the area.
Owner: Ramona Bankshares, Inc., a single bank holding company.
Number of Employees: Six board of directors and a staff of six who have a combined total of more than 125 years of banking experience.
Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Thursday; 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday; and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Drive-up window through 5:30 p.m.
IRV SCHROEDER COUNTY MOTORS
Address: 416 S. Date
Phone: 947-3117, Toll free 1-800-947-3119
Web: www.irvschroeder.com
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Year opened: 1962
About us: We are here to serve all automotive needs. We sell new Chevrolets, Buicks and Pontiacs but also a large variety of used vehicles. With an extensive parts department and excellent service department, we employ some of the most experienced technicians in the county.
Owners: Bruce and Jan Schroeder
Number of Employees: 10
Hours: Sales: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Service: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday.
JOST FUNERAL HOME
Address: 401 S. Washington
Phone: 947-3622
Web: www.jostfuneralhome.com
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Year opened: Jared and Julia Jost took over management in 1999.
About us: Professional services.
Owners: Jared and Julia Jost
JOST PLUMBING, HEATING & AIR
Address: 128 N. Main
Phone: 947-3191
Year opened: Opened in 1946 by Matthew Hiebert’s grandfather. Hiebert purchased the business in August 2000.
About us: We offer plumbing repair and remodeling work as well as new construction. We also sell plumbing fixtures, faucets, sinks, toilets and more. We also specialize in heating and air conditioning repair and installation.
Owners: Matthew O. and Francine Hiebert.
JOST WELDING & RADIATOR SERVICE
Address: 118 S. Main
Phone: 947-3491
Year opened: Open since 1919 with three generations of family ownership.
About us: We provide comprehensive fabrication and repair service for all manner of metal objects, mig, tig, gas and stick welding. Automotive, agricultural and industrial radiators and heat exchangers. Machine shop capabilities include internal and external keyways, shaft repair, milling and boring operations.
Owner: Todd Jost
Number of Employees: 1
Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday.
KELLIE’S CAKES & SUGAR COOKIES
Address: 867 170th
Phone: 947-3696
Year opened: 2005
About us: A variety of cakes for all occasions: wedding, birthday, etc. Plus assortments of holiday frosted sugar cookies.
New in 2007: I operate out of my house so I can give a good, homemade product at an affordable price.
Looking to 2008: Keep providing a quality, yummy product for all to enjoy.
Owner: Kellie Fisher
Hours: Work out of home.
KESSLER KREATIONS
Address: 209 S. Main
Phone: 947-2361
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Year opened: 2006
About us: Machine quilting––custom and pantograph patterns, quilt designing, sales of wide fabric backing, batting and thread.
New in 2007: Typical 4-6 week quilt time; every fifth project is 1/2 price on quilting.
Looking to 2008: Adding more fabric; more sales and promotions
Owner: Marie Kessler
Number of Employees: 1
Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday.
LITTLE PLEASURES COFFEEHOUSE
Address: 119 N. Main
Phone: 947-2058
Web: www.littlepleasures.net
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Year opened: 2003
About us: Sharing space with Thee Bookstore, the coffeehouse possesses an eclectic yet comfortable atmosphere, offering specialty coffee-house beverages, light lunches, on-site baked goods and scheduled live music. Freshly brewed coffee and espresso-based drinks are created with coffee beans from the Hawaiian Islands. We are also available for special events for up to 30 people. Special orders for on-site baked goods are welcomed.
New in 2007: The addition of our Mesquite Chicken Caesar Wraps to our lunch menu has been a big hit. Our kitchen is now equipped with a refrigerated sandwich prep table enabling us to serve our croissant sandwiches anytime we are open. The addition of the Jelly Belly products display has provided a great source of gifts for all ages. Starting last October, LP and Thee Bookstore expanded their hours every Thursday, closing at 5:30 p.m. as usual, but reopening from 9 p.m. to midnight.
Looking to 2008: Despite dramatic price increases for both coffee and shipping, LP will continue to provide customers with good quality coffee shipped from the Hawaiian Islands at a reasonable price. In addition to LP’s tried-and-true favorite homemade soups, we are anticipating new gourmet seasonal salads for health-conscious patrons. Wireless Internet access will continue to be available in the shop. Plans include continuing with our extended hours on Thursday evenings from 9 p.m. to midnight. Check our Web site for a calendar of events, the weekly lunch menu and other information.
Owner: Marisa N. Javier
Number of Employees: 8
Hours: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday to Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Open until 11 p.m. on evenings with scheduled live entertainment. Thursday evening hours are extended from 9 p.m. to midnight. Closed Sunday and Monday.
THE LUMBERYARD
Address: 101 N. Ash St.
Phone: 947-5762
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Year opened: 1884
About us: We are a full-service lumberyard and home center. In addition to lumber/building materials, we offer a full line of hardware, electrical supplies, lighting, plumbing supplies, kitchen and bath fixtures, cabinets, paint and home interior items.
Owner: Ruby Hefley, Jon Hefley, Jim Hefley and Debbie Collier.
Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday; 7:30 a.m. to noon Saturday.
THE LUMBERYARD RENTALS
Address: 121 N. Ash St.
Phone: 947-5762
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Year opened: 2000
About us: Established as an expansion of The Lumberyard, we offer more than 250 rental items, ranging from small hand tools to outdoor power equipment, construction equipment, concrete equipment, scissor lifts and towable blooms. We also offer a full line of contractor supplies and safety equipment.
Owner: Ruby Hefley, Jon Hefley, Jim Hefley and Debbie Collier.
Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday; 7:30 a.m. to noon Saturday.
LYNN HAGAMAN PHOTOGRAPHY
Address: 908 E. D St.
Phone: 947-2631
Web: www.lynnsphoto.com
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Year opened: Part-time operation 1970-1995. Formerly Lynn’s Photo Artistry.
About us: Formerly, our main business was destination weddings and some local portrait. Our primary focus is now local and area portraits including seniors, families, children, passport and our new generations photography featuring parents, grandparents and other family with children in a very relaxed setting either outside or in the customers home or other favorite location.
New in 2007: Another major change is no sitting fees with electronic images on all portraits. Traditional paper previews are available at a very reasonable charge. If wanted, images can be placed on a special Web page for viewing by family or friends in other areas.
Looking to 2008: With the advent of digital, we are now able to produce elegant black and white, brown tone, or even 1860 tin-type as well as traditional color. Traditional black-and-white film effects are also available with this technology.
Owners: Lynn Hagaman has been perfecting his photo skills for more than 30 years––10 of which have been full time. Charlotte Hagaman assists with children by reading their favorite stories to help capture those amazing expressions.
Hours: 9 a.m to 5 p.m. by appointment only. Evenings also available.
MARY’S MATS & MORE
Address: 107 E. Grand
Phone: 947-3230
Year opened: Sept. 1, 1996
About us: The business offers a variety of framing choices with custom framing and matting, readymade frames and preframed prints.
New in 2007: Extending line of Leanin Tree cards to include boxed, as well as individual cards.
Looking to 2008: My goal is to give the community the opportunity to shop at home. I offer a service that is found in larger towns but at a better value.
Owner: Mary Lancaster
Hours: 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday to Friday; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.
MASSAGE THERAPY
Address: Hillsboro Community Medical Center, 701 S. Main, Apt. 3
Phone: 947-1492
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Year opened: 2001
About us: We are three (Kimberlee Jost, Carolan McFarland and Carol Wituk) certified massage therapists providing treatments in a clinical setting for all ages. Our massage modalities include: Swedish, medical, sports, geriatric, chair, neuromuscular, polarity, infant, hot stone, pre-natal, therapeutic touch and myofascial massage. We also offer reflexology treatments.
New in 2007: We expanded our hours and gave more massages than any other year. We also gave several presentations to community groups and visited local businesses to give employees a chair massage. A two-day massage sale took place at the end of November.
Looking to 2008: We will be offering several new treatments. A cooling Peppermint Foot Rub has been added to our list of services. The Hot Stone Massage will be offered as either 60- or 90-minute treatments. Beginning Feb. 1, a couples massage will be offered several times per year, on specific days. The dates soon will be advertised in the Free Press. As every year, we are committed to providing the best in massage therapy. We will continue to attend educational conferences and seminars related to massage and healthcare.
Owner: Kimberlee Jost
Hours: Monday to Friday, Saturday as needed. All treatments by appointment only.
McMINN BICYCLE SERVICE
Address: 204 S. Cedar
Phone: 947-5776
Year opened: January 1987
About us: We sell new bikes and repair any and all models of bikes. We sell regular upright 21-speed bikes, BMX 20-inch bikes and recumbent bikes. In our 22nd year of serving the community.
Owners: John and Helen McMinn
Hours: We try to be open 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Friday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
MOLLY’S ON MAIN STREET
Address: 104 S. Main
Phone: 947-5714
Year opened: 2001.
About us: Antiques, home decor and gift items.
Owner: Sharon Mueller
Employees: 1
Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday
NANCY’S FASHIONS
Address: 101 N. Main
Phone: 947-3362
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Year opened: 1988, purchased Edie’s Fashions from Edith Rempel.
About us: We have traditional and trendy clothing and accessories for women of all ages. We feature gift items for children and clothing for 0-24 months.
New in 2007: We’ve added several new lines including Burts Bees, SAK handbags and Jody Coyote jewelry. Experienced employees, all with several years of experience, enable us to offer customer service and personal attention to all our customers.
Looking to 2008: Events celebrating our 20th year, including an event scheduled for April 1-12. A new re-useable shopping bag program for our customers.
Owner: Nancy Klaassen
Number of Employees: 5 part-time
Hours: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday to Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.
ODDS N ENDS
Address: 209 S. Main
Phone: 947-2361
Year opened: 1991
About us: Odds N Ends is a gift shop. We also are available for wedding registries.
New in 2007: New business addition: Marie Kessler with Kessler Kreations.
Looking to 2008: We may bring back bake day.
Owner: Peni Ens
Number of Employees: 2
Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
OLDE TOWNE RESTAURANT & BAKERY
Address: 126 N. Main
Phone: 947-5446
Web site: www.oldetownerestaurant.com
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Opened: Feb. 10, 1992
About us: Homemade “from scratch” cooking with quality ingredients is what sets Olde Towne apart. German Mennonite ethnic dishes are our specialty. We offer a variety of dinners and sandwiches made to order, as well as additional entrees available for party or group orders. We take pride in creating delicious homemade soups for you and making homemade salads and fresh ingredients in our salad bar. On Fridays we offer delicious Tex Mex with our own homemade salsas and sauces. Saturday evening we put out our German buffet. On Sundays we also lay out a special buffet including desserts and salad bar. As a lighter option on Sundays we offer the soup and salad bar as well.
New in 2007: Olde Towne bakery items were again expanded. Peppernuts were made and packaged for sale at many locations where our bakery items are retailed.
Looking toward 2008: We will keep an eye toward adding more health-conscious menu items. As we go into our 17th year in business, our hope is that we can renew and refresh our approach in business, service, culinary offerings and relationships.
Owners: Linden & Dorie Thiessen
Employees: 15
Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday; 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays; Closed Mondays.
PANHANDLERS CATERING CO.
Phone: 947-3049
About us: Panhandlers Catering Co. is a well-established, full-service catering business serving the Hillsboro community and within a 45-mile radius of Hillsboro. We have had the pleasure of serving the Hillsboro corporate community, family reunions, school reunions, rehearsal dinners and weddings.
New in 2007: We have restructured in the past year to focus on large-group catering.
Looking to 2008: We strive to continually bring “home” cooking and baking at its very best to groups over 100 at the site of their choice. We will continue to bring excellence and quality by specializing in this large group setting. We thank all our customers for their support.
Owners: Melissa and Rollind Bartel
Number of Employees: Contracted by event.
PARKSIDE HOMES
Address: 200 Willow Rd.
Phone: 947-2301
E-mail: luj@@parksideks.org
Year opened: Serving the needs of the elderly since 1962.
About us: We are a continuing care retirement community. We have opportunities for living and care options, as well as employment and volunteering.
Owners: We are a not-for-profit organization.
Hours: 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
PROFESSIONAL PLANNING SERVICES
Address: 105 N. Main
Phone: 947-3039; 1-800-868-6474
Fax: 947-3019
About us: Securities by licensed individuals offered through Investacorp Inc. A registered broker/dealer. Member NASD, SIPC.
Owner: Steven B, Smith
Hours: Monday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
PRUDENT TOURS
Address: 108 N. Main
Phone: 947-2353
Web: www.prudenttours.com
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About us: We offer high-value, reasonably priced motorcoach tours. Our primary clientele are 60+ adults. We offer more than 50 tour departures each year.
New in 2007: Our product offerings in 2007 will remain much the same as in the past. We will continue to offer our most popular tours with one or two new itineraries added as well.
Looking to 2008: We see an increase in the departures this year. The industry seems to be strengthening after several weak years due to the economy.
Owners: Rubena Wiebe and Hank Wiebe
Employees: Three full-time, one part-time, 12 part-time tour directors.
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday.
QUICK FLICK VIDEO/RADIO SHACK
Address: 101 S. Main
Phone: 947-2534
Year opened: 1986
About us: In addition to being a video store, we are a Radio Shack franchise, giving us availability to the full line of products and expertise Radio Shack offers. We are an exclusive authorized Alltel dealer; selling cell-phone service, accessories and service is a major part of our business. We also offer dry cleaning pick-up and delivery service, carry Hallmark greeting cards, and have two tanning beds.
New in 2007: We continued all of the above and worked at being a full-service center for Alltel customers, both new and existing.
Looking to 2008: We will continue to provide the same variety of products and services. We continue to expand our movie section with new titles added weekly and are slowly phasing out our VHS tapes and going strictly to DVD rentals. We will continue to grow our Alltel business to serve Marion County. Radio Shack regularly brings in new products and changes its product line. We’re also gearing up for tanning season with new lotions just arrived.
Owner: Marvin Schellenberg
Employees: 8
Hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Thursday and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
QUILTS & QUILT RACKS
Address: 130 N. Main
Phone: 947-2222
Web: www.quiltsandquiltracks.com
Year opened: 2004
About us: We sell the finest handstitched quilts, quality oak quilt racks, glass hutches and glass quilt cabinets plus every quilted accessory we can think of, including window valences, table runners, placemats, wallhangings, baby quilts and more. Our fine quilts become your heirloom treasures. We invite groups in for a great “Turning of the Bed” show.
New in 2007: We opened The Corner Shops, making a full line of gifts available to the Hillsboro community: Birds and Butterflies; The Baby’s Room; Tis the Season; Finealy Fabric; Vintage Soiree.
Looking to 2008: Finealy Fabric opened with 40 bolts of fabric. We now have 115 bolts of fabric with 100 bolts on the way. Keep watching this growing inventory.
Owners: Dwayne and Diane Claassen
Number of Employees: 1 full-time and 2 part-time
Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Quilt shows and retreats by appointment.
R&D LIQUOR STORE
Address: 500 Western Heights Circle
Phone: 947-2411
Year opened: 2006
About us: We are a full-service liquor store with a large selection of spirits, wines, liquors, cordials, mixers and ready-to-drink premixed products. We offer a huge variety of beer, including imports, domestic and micro brews. Our state-of-the-art wine racks are easy to shop and are a big hit with our wine patrons. Our ice is the cheapest in town. We strive to give our customers a wonderful shopping experience by being attentive to their needs, whether it be carrying out, helping with a recipe or picking out a wine.
New in 2007: As our customer base continued to expand during our first full year of operation, we were able to bring in an even greater selection of products throughout the store.
Looking to 2008: We will continue to work hard to earn the support of the community by being the most competitive store in the arena.
Owner: Don Vinduska
Number of Employees: One full-time, two part-time.
Hours: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday; 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
REAL ESTATE CENTER
Address: 116 N. Main
Phone: 947-2321
Web: www.hillsboroproperties.com
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Year opened: 1979
About us: We handle real estate brokerage for residential, commercial and rural property and property management f
