ARS to Host Lunch for the Public on May 17

5/8/2012

An open house with free burgers, hotdogs and door prizes is set for Thursday, May 17, beginning at 11 a.m.

BEDFORD, IOWA - Advanced Restoration Services, LLC (ARS) has scheduled a customer appreciation lunch, 11 am - 1 pm, on Thursday, May 17, 2012. The event will take place at the company's headquarters located at 507 Central Avenue, Bedford Iowa.

The customer appreciation lunch is free of charge and open to the public. The company will be grilling hot dogs and hamburgers and will provide refreshments. Attendees will receive complementary door prizes.

"We care deeply about our work and our community and want to show our appreciation," says Rob Villars, ARS President. "You don't have to be an existing customer to come and enjoy a hamburger or hot dog. It's our treat."

In celebration of another year of success, Advanced Restoration Services is hosting a Customer Appreciation Lunch, on Thurs., May 17, 2012, from 11 am - 1 pm at 507 Central Ave., Bedford, IA. The event is open to the public and features free food and door prizes.

Advanced Restoration Services is one of Taylor County's premier companies. The full-service, family-owned damage restoration company certified by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC), has been growing in service contracts at a double-digit pace every year for the past several years. Last year, the company grew more in sales than any year prior, and for 2012 so far, engagements on project's have surpassed company expectations.

Some of Advanced Restoration Services recent achievements include:

• Winning the Main Street Iowa Award for the Best Business Success Story in 2011. The award acknowledged ARS's rapid growth and dedication to community revitalization and economic development.
• Completion of the historic rehabilitation of an approximately 110-year-old landmark building, the old Bedford Battery Company Building, located at 510 Central Avenue, Bedford, IA. The building now houses ARS's expanded Contents Cleaning and Restoration Division (ARS CCRD). ARS CCRD's services include hand-cleaning restoration, high-capacity residential and commercial laundry washing and drying, contents drying, deodorization, ultra-sonic cleaning, reverse osmosis water filtration, de-ionization for delicate electronics and climate-controlled storage, among other services.
• Responding successfully to calls after a series of devastating thunder and hail storms last summer. Almost overnight, storms grew ARS's active "project board" for its Water Damage Restoration Division alone by 18-fold as the company handled the water extraction and cleanup of numerous homes and buildings in Taylor County, IA, Page County, IA, and Nodaway County, MO.

The company's accelerating pace of activities continues by moving its fall fire department golf benefit forward in the calendar. This year, Advanced Restoration Services will sponsor its golf tournament aiding local firefighters on Thursday, June 21, 2012, at 1 pm. The 3rd Annual Great ARS Shootout will be held at the Clarinda Country Club. The goal is to raise $4,000 for area fire departments. Registration forms are available at arsiowa.com/golf, or by calling Ryan Miller, ARS Sales and Marketing Manager, at (712) 254-1243.

"These are exciting times for our company," says Villars. "It feels great to be busy and even better to give something back to the community. We hope many in the area can stop by on May 17 for a hot dog or a burger."

About Advanced Restoration Services

Winner of the 2011 Main Street Iowa "Best Business Success Story" Award, Advanced Restoration Services, LLC, Bedford, IA (arsiowa.com), is a full-service, family-owned restoration company certified by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC). Serving customers in Southwest Iowa and Northwest Missouri, ARS offers everything from basic cleanup service to complete A-to-Z disaster cleanup, storage and reconstruction. A proud member of eight leading cleaning and restoration organizations, ARS abides by the IICRC Code of Ethics and provides ongoing education and training leading to certification for all of its technicians.

The Great A.R.S. Shootout Nets an Extra $455 in Donations This Year Over Last

10/12/2011

The second year of the Great ARS Shootout proved better than the first, as area golfers and corporate sponsors contributed $1,250 for local fire departments. The amount was $455, or 57 percent, more than the proceeds raised for firefighters at last year’s tournament.

Twenty-five players and nine corporate sponsors had a share in this year’s benefit, which was held in balmy weather under clear skies on Tuesday, October 11, 2011, at the Bedford Country Club.

The $1,250 raised went to five local fire departments: Bedford $816.66, Corning $66.67, Gravity $200.00, Lenox $66.67 and Shenandoah $100.00.

Participating sponsors included Simmons Agency, Bedford, Akin Building Center, Clarinda, First National Bank, Creston, Hy-Vee, Bedford, Casey's General Stores, Bedford, Bedford Area Development Center, Bedford, Mark Johnson Communications, Omaha, Left Hand Man Embroidery Design & Graphic Arts, Bedford and Advanced Restoration Services, Bedford.

First Place Winner

Peves Crop Services Team took the winner’s trophy with the low score of -7. From left to right: Mike Johnson, Doc Johnson, Steve Hayes and Dave Higgins.

Second Place Winner

Second place, with a of -5, was awarded to Team "Bogey Men." From left to right: Mark Morris, Kyle Laughry, Jamie Peckham (Left Hand Man Embroidery Design & Graphic Arts, Bedford) and Dustin Peckham.

Third Place Winner

A score of -4 wins Team "Vic's" Third Place. From left to right: Joe Lucas, Vic Noer and Lynn Haidsiak.

Joe Lucas, Farm Bureau Insurance Agent and Bedford Volunteer Fireman, registers for the tournament.

Teams make final preparations and receive instructions from A.R.S.'s Shelby Money and Ryan Miller, Marketing Manager.

Alegent Health Mercy Hospital Team of Corning. From left to right: Deb Goldsmith, Gwen Larson, Tim Weeks and Lisa Wolfe. Congratulations to Tim for winning Men’s Longest Drive. His prize was a Darth Vader Golf Club Cover, "May the force by with you".

A Hole-in-One at Hole 7 would have awarded the winner with $10,000. Unfortunately, no one was able to claim the prize this year.

Team "Villars Vanquishers" (Mark Johnson Communications) had high hopes of taking the prize at Hole 7. Clockwise from upper left: Andrew Cox, Colby Shenkle, Mark Johnson and Tim Dinges.

Colby Shenkle of Mark Johnson Communications (aka “Villars Vanquishers”) strikes a ball from the tee of the par-three No. 7, as Mark Johnson watches. Shenkle failed to hole the shot, which would have netted a $10,000 prize.

Rob Villars, ARS President, and Jamie Wymore of Team "Fabulous Few".

If there had been a prize for "Most Interesting Hole-in-One" Kyle Laughry, Team "Bogey Men," would have won it. He holed a trash can 250-yards+ from the No. 5 tee.

Team "Epic Fail," left to right: Zach & Tori Villars and Nubia & Ryan Miller (ARS Marketing Manager).

Nubia Miller saves Team "Epic Fail" from Total Fail by winning Ladies' Closest to the Pin. Her prize is a golf-themed grilling set.

During the Awards Ceremony players dined on their choice of:

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  Hot dog
• Beef Burger
• Breaded or Grilled Loin
• Breaded or Grilled Chicken
• Hamburger or Cheeseburger
• Tacos
• Taco Burger

OR

• Quesadilla
• Nachos
• Taco Salad
• Sante Fe Salad

Special thanks to Bill and Dawn of McClain’s for serving the delicious lunch and dinner, Bedford Country Club for helping set up the tournament, Jamie Peckham of Left Hand Man, Bedford, for pin prize donations, Randy Simmons of Simmons Insurance Agency, Bedford, and Akin Building Supply, Clarinda for their generous donations.

Special Thanks also to all of our Corporate Sponsors: Simmons Agency, Bedford, Akin Building Center, Clarinda, First National Bank, Creston, Hy-Vee, Bedford, Casey's General Stores, Bedford, Bedford Area Development Center, Bedford, Mark Johnson Communications, Omaha, Left Hand Man Embroidery Design & Graphic Arts, Bedford and Advanced Restoration Services, Bedford.

We look forward to hosting the 3rd Annual Great ARS Shootout in 2012 (date to be determined).

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News: Golf Benefit To Be Held For Area Fire Departments

10/6/2011

Advanced Restoration Services will sponsor a golf tournament on Tuesday, October 11, with play beginning at 1 p.m.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Rob Villars, President
Advanced Restoration Services
(712) 523-2057

GOLF BENEFIT TO BE HELD FOR AREA FIRE DEPARTMENTS

Advanced Restoration Services will sponsor a golf tournament on Tuesday, October 11, with play beginning at 1 p.m.

BEDFORD, IOWA — A golf tournament to aid local firefighters will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, October 11, 2011. The 2nd Annual Great ARS Shootout will take place at the Bedford Country Club.

“We’re thrilled to be hosting the event, which raised more than $800 for area firefighters last year,” says Rob Villars, ARS President. “Our goal this year is to exceed that amount.”

All entry fees will be donated to local fire departments. Each entrant can designate which area fire department will receive his contribution, so many firefighting teams in the area will benefit. Entry fees are $200 per foursome. Individual fees are $50 per person. All fees include dinner. Carts cost an extra $35 each. Pre-registration is recommended by Fri., Oct. 7, 2011. Registration forms are available at arsiowa.com, or by calling Ryan Miller, ARS marketing manager, at (712) 254-1243.

Prizes include give-aways and a successful hole-in-one shot made on hole #7 will win the player $10,000.

Corporate sponsorships are still available for the 2nd Annual Great ARS Shootout. Sponsorships will help the tournament reach its stated goal of raising $3,600 this year. Available sponsorships include a $500 Benefit Co-Sponsorship, which includes company branding prominently displayed during the event along with golf entry fees and dinner for four. A $350 Hole-in-One or Putting Contest Sponsorship includes company branding displayed on insured contest hole(s), golf entry fees and dinner for four. Individual hole sponsorships are available for $50 per green or tee box.

The 2nd Annual Great ARS Shootout takes place on Tues., Oct. 11, 2011. Same-day Registration begins at 12 p.m. Play begins at 1 p.m. Dinner at 6 p.m. is included for all entrants. The Bedford Country Club is located at 2510 State Hwy 148, Bedford, Iowa.

About Advanced Restoration Services
Winner of the 2011 Main Street Iowa “Best Business Success Story” Award, Advanced Restoration Services, LLC, Bedford, IA (arsiowa.com), is a full-service, family-owned restoration company certified by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC). Serving customers in Southwest Iowa and Northwest Missouri, ARS offers everything from basic cleanup service to complete A-to-Z cleanup, storage and reconstruction. A proud member of eight leading cleaning and restoration organizations, ARS abides by the IICRC Code of Ethics and provides ongoing education and training leading to certification for all of its technicians.

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The 2nd Annual Great A.R.S. Shootout golf benefit will take place at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, October 11, at the Bedford Country Club. It includes prizes and a chance to win $10,000. Entry fees go toward area fire departments. (300 dpi image)

News: Bedford-Area Restoration Company Busy After Recent Storms

9/2/2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Rob Villars, President
Advanced Restoration Services
(712) 523-2057

BEDFORD-AREA RESTORATION COMPANY BUSY AFTER RECENT STORMS

Advanced Restoration Services’ active water damage “project board” jumped from a typical 3 to 5 jobs a week to 54 jobs due to widespread hail and high winds

BEDFORD, IOWA — Responding to calls after a series of August 18, 2011 thunderstorms ravaged Southwest Iowa and Northwest Missouri, the active “project board” at Advanced Restoration Services, LLC (ARS) — just for the ARS Water Damage Restoration Division alone — grew 18-fold from a typical 3-5 projects a week to 54 jobs almost overnight. ARS is now engaged to handle water extraction and cleanup — and is working with professional roofing, siding and window contractors — on numerous homes and buildings in Taylor County, IA, Page County, IA, and Nodaway County, MO.

“The devastation due to these storms has just been incredible,” says Rob Villars, ARS President. “I’ve never responded to so many phone calls in so short a time in the 10 years that I’ve been in the business.”

In the past two weeks, Villars says he and company officials have taken hundreds of calls from homeowners, local insurance agents and adjusters for property evaluations and has assisted in the water extraction of over 50 buildings and homes. To handle the increased volume of work, Villars says crews have worked double shifts and weekend shifts, and he has hired an additional seven people to fill technician positions. Anticipating more claims, Villars plans to continue taking job applications.

Besides generating high winds, the thunderstorms that pummeled the area on Thursday, August 18 produced hail ranging from pea size to golf ball size in Taylor County and baseball size in parts of eastern Page County. Nodaway County experienced marble-sized hail and winds up to 75 mph. The storms left a trail of damage that included downed power lines, broken windows, damaged siding, torn off roofs and more. Some buildings reportedly were blown off their foundations. An estimated 80 percent of Maryville’s homes sustained some sort of damage.

Large hailstones can cause extreme damage, including denting metal, splitting wood, breaking glass and stripping asphalt shingles of their protective granular coatings. Residents and business owners seeking hail damage repair should rely on professional evaluation from adjusters and restoration experts in order to receive proper repair and restoration.

ARS storm damage restoration services include remodeling and reconstruction, high-capacity residential and commercial washers and dryers, drying chambers and deodorization chambers.

“The after-effects of this storm will be felt for weeks, maybe even months,” says Villars. “We’re beefing up our equipment and manpower in order to respond.”

About Advanced Restoration Services
Winner of the 2011 Main Street Iowa “Best Business Success Story” Award, Advanced Restoration Services, LLC, Bedford, IA (arsiowa.com), is a full-service, family-owned restoration company certified by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC). Serving customers in Southwest Iowa and Northwest Missouri, ARS offers everything from basic cleanup service to complete A-to-Z cleanup, storage and reconstruction. A proud member of eight leading cleaning and restoration organizations, ARS abides by the IICRC Code of Ethics and provides ongoing education and training leading to certification for all of its technicians.

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Hail-damaged siding, the result of August 18 storms, allowed rain showers to soak interior walls and insulation. The restoration work calls for special drying equipment and proper techniques besides installing new siding. (300 dpi image 1, 300 dpi image 2)

Courtesy: Advanced Restoration Services

Rain water from the August 18 storms penetrated many roofs, saturating attic insulation and ceiling drywall as shown here. Proper repair involves placing special drying equipment right in the attic space. (300 dpi image)

Courtesy: Advanced Restoration Services

Play Golf. Help Fire & Rescue

9/1/2011

UPDATED 9/12/11

Want to make a difference and maybe win prizes? Then come to the 2nd Annual Great A.R.S. Shootout benefiting local fire departments.

Tues., Oct. 11, 2011
Where: Bedford Country Club
2510 State Highway 148, Bedford, Iowa

Time: 12 PM (register)
1 PM (shotgun start)
6 PM (dinner & awards).

Fees: $200/team $50/person (includes dinner)
Carts available for $35

SHOOT FOR $10,000!
A hole-in-one on #7 wins!

Register by Friday, Oct. 7.
Contact: Ryan Miller at (712) 254-1243.

Learn more about the tournament and sign up today!