The Haysville Time
By Cathy Loffland
Have you noticed all the changes going on at Hillcrest Plaza?
Well, all the changes are due to the new owners of the strip center, W.G. Farha and Ted Timsah. They are partners who have formed the company of F& T Properties.
F & T Properties have been in business for five years. They build strip centers anywhere from 4,000 square feet to 25,000 square feet all over Kansas. They also renovate buildings in downtown Wichita.
They chose to purchase the existing strip center in Haysville because it is a growing community.
“With Haysville growing as much they are we believe [Haysville citizens] deserve a higher quality retail than what they have now,” said Timsah.
The changes to the center are necessary to bring in higher quality retail. The changes being made are face-lift to the front of the building, new sign, a new parking lot, and additional lighting.
F & T Properties already has two new tenants. There will be a Movie Gallery and an Advance America check-cashing service.
Movie Gallery is a movie rental store and will also have video games. The Movie Gallery will be opening their doors November.
Advance America is a check-cashing service for people who need money before their payday. They have already opened their doors and are ready for business.
“We also have someone looking at the space where Faye’s Diner used to be,” said Timsah. One of the prospects looking into the space is a Haysville resident. A regional group is also looking into the area.
“Buying an existing strip center and doing remodeling makes leases lower than new building leases are,” said Timsah.
If you are looking for a spot or would like to see something go into the Hillcrest Plaza you can reach Ted Timsah at 262-6400.