Mywaukee March April 2018

March/April 2018

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FROM The Publisher IDES OF MARCH “Beware the Ides of March.” Many of us have heard this saying, but what does it mean? On ancient Roman calendars, the “ides” is the midpoint of a month. So March 15 was recognized as the “Ides of March.”

You may recall hearing this quote in a literature class back in your high school days.

In William Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar,” a seer named Spurinna warned Caesar to “beware the Ides of March” a month prior to his death, and then again on the morning of his death. Of course, Caesar ignored the warning only to be murdered in a Senate meeting by 60 attendees.

So the Ides of March is March 15. Did you know March 14 is Pi Day? This day celebrates the mathematical constant pi, or 3.14. Or maybe it’s just to eat pie. And of course, March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day. Many of us in the Waukee area will be celebrating that holiday at Mickey’s Irish Pub, a favorite of mine. Maybe I’ll see you there. March 20 is the vernal equinox—the first day of spring. That’s exciting after a long winter of snow and ice, and something we can all look forward to.

What I find most interesting about March is that it’s one of the least productive months of the year. Actuaries attribute this to the NCAA basketball tournament (March Madness). Not only are businesses losing out due to unproductive employees distracted by basketball, but many individuals are losing dollars by gambling on the tournament.

Maybe instead they should be spending their hard-earned money at one of Waukee’s latest and greatest restaurants—perhaps a bite to eat at Gastro Pub & Grub, or a hot beverage from The Coffeesmith on Alice’s Road.

Or they could drive over to Clive for a Texas-style kolache served up by the Waukee business owners at Coaches Kolaches. Now I’m getting hungry!

Whether you’re celebrating St. Patrick’s Day at Mickey’s, watching the NCAA tournament, enjoying the start of spring or observing National Pi Day, if someone tells you to “Beware the Ides of March,” maybe you should listen and take caution. I’m sure Caesar wishes he had…

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CONTENTS March April 2018

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HIG H L I G H TS

14 FACES OF WAUKEE

Nate Kempers

Get to know Nate, a owner of a new Waukee business!

Better yet, meet him in person and try some of his unique coffee at the Coffeesmith!

17 STORY

Andrea & Sean Gleason

You know their truck, now get to know them and try their brand new restuarant! Find out about the wrench that was thrown into their plans!

22 FACES OF WAUKEE

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S E C T IONS Patrice & Brent Curvey

Meet Patrice & Brent, get to know more about their delicious business!

21 CHAMBER

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Grand Opening

0 4 F rom th e P u blisher 0 6 You r Ci ty of Waukee 2 1 You r Wau kee Cham ber 2 4 You r Wau kee Library 3 0 O u r Wau kee History

Waukee Chamber Annual Dinner & Silent Auction & welcomes many new businesses.

30 HISTORY

Guy Blair

Guy Blair is a man of many talents with an interesting life story.

ON THE COVER (From left) Andrea & Sean Gleason Sitting with a delicious salad and warm soup! Find out more on page 17.

Photo by Riley Glenn

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Lessons in Law Enforcement Waukee Police Department’s Citizens Academy Graduates its Fourth Class Every year, the Waukee Police Department puts on its popular Citizens Academy, a 10-week intensive class during which civilians learn about local law enforcement straight from the source. The sessions are designed to provide hands-on opportunities whenever practical.

Instructors are certified police officers, supervisors or other law enforcement experts.

“This was the fourth year for the Academy, and each year we see a lot of interest from community members,” said Waukee Police Sergeant Jeremy Long. “We teach them what it’s like to be a police officer, but really the program is about community outreach and developing positive relationships with people.”

Hawks said the most surprising thing about the Waukee Police Department is the number of community outreach programs it runs. Citizens learned all about community policing initiatives such as Safety City, Public Safety Day, Shop With a Cop, and Waukee Area Seniors and Police (WASP).

The 2017-2018 class consisted of 16 Waukee area residents and business owners.

It started in November with presentations about the history of the Waukee Police Department, standards and ethics, and patrol tactics. Throughout the winter, the citizen cadets learned about criminal investigations, traffic stops, defensive tactics, OWI enforcement, firearms usage and safety, community policing, homicide investigations and more. The group even got to tour the Department of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Laboratory in Ankeny.

“The Waukee PD is full of amazing and caring people,” said Hawks. “Everyone I met really wants to make a difference in the community and help the Waukee citizens.

I feel very fortunate to live in Waukee and be protected by some of the best officers around!”

“What surprised me most about my time in the Academy was when we went to the DCI Lab in Ankeny and saw all the ways they have of preserving evidence,” said participant Jacob Boekhoff. “They can match handwriting even when it’s covered in various substances.”

Boekhoff was interning with the Waukee Police Department at the same time. He was quick to name his most memorable sessions from the experience. “Getting to fire a Glock 22 as part of the firearms class was exciting, and it was important to see this part of how officers train,” he said. “I also enjoyed the F.A.T.S. [Firearms Training Simulator] machine because it takes you through different virtual scenarios, and you have to try and de-escalate them and respond accordingly.”

Sgt. Long said he often hears that reaction from Academy participants. “People sometimes have negative beliefs about law enforcement agencies or officers,” he said.

“It’s a real privilege to be able to dispel those beliefs by helping community members understand the depths of our jobs and our commitment to public safety.”

The Class of 2018 held its graduation ceremony on January 25 at the Waukee Public Safety Building. This class also wraps up Sgt. Long’s time as the program’s coordinator.

Sgt. Mackenzie Sposeto will take the reins for the 2018-2019 session. Registration for the next session will open in October.

Check www.Waukee.org/citizensacademy for details.

Kristin Hawks, another 2017-2018 Academy participant, has lived in Waukee for nearly five years. Her friend recommended she apply for the Waukee Police Citizens Academy.

The Navy veteran who once worked at the Polk County Jail enjoyed the firearms simulator as well.

“It gave us an idea of the type of tense situations in which officers find themselves needing to make quick decisions,” she said.

“The Waukee PD is full of amazing and caring people.

Everyone I met really wants to make a difference in the community and help the Waukee citizens. I feel very fortunate to live in Waukee and be protected by some of the best officers around!”

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Back row (L-R): Chief John Quinn, Justin Trevillyan, Intern Jacob Boekhoff, Bryant Welles, Gary Lewis, Todd Wheeler, Ahmad Ludin, Shade Patterson and Matt Hackett; Front row (L-R): Sgt. Jeremy Long, Lesa Quinn, Michelle Rogers-Johnson, Toni Coughlin, Kristin Hawk, Geoffrey Jones and Sgt. Mackenzie Sposeto.

Participants, including Kristin Hawks on the far right, learned defensive tactics in Week 4.

Sgt. Jeremy Long showed Geoffrey Jones how to use the Firearms Training Simulator.

Jacob Boekhoff accepted his Citizens Academy certificate from Sgt. Jeremy Long and Chief John Quinn. Boekhoff, a senior at Dallas CenterGrimes High School, also interned with the Waukee PD.

Lt. Cunningham taught the group about field sobriety tests during the OWI unit.

“This was the fourth year for the Academy, and each year we see a lot of interest from community members. We teach them what it’s like to be a police officer, but really the program is about community outreach and developing positive relationships with people.”

WAUKEE POLICE SERGEANT JEREMY LONG

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WHAT IS PROBATE? Probate is the process in which a deceased individual’s property and assets are transferred to another party or parties. There’s a lot of misinformation out there about the types of situations in which property does or does not need to go through probate. We’d like to provide a brief explanation of what triggers probate and a few ways to avoid it, if that’s your intention.

This is by no means all-inclusive guide, nor is this specific legal advice. We highly recommend discussing these issues with an estate planning attorney as each situation is different and needs to be treated as such.

There are two main ways in which a deceased individual’s property and assets trigger probate.

CHARLIE BOTTENBERG Masterson & Bottenberg LLP Par t n e r

cbottenberg@dsmlawyers.com 515-216-0737 Masterson & Bottenberg LLP is a Waukee law firm specializing in Wills, Trusts, Estate, Long Term Care Planning, Asset Protection, Succession Planning, Guardianships, Conservatorships, Corporate Law, and Family Law. We strive to provide excellent service to our community and be “Your Law Firm When Life Happens.”

First, probate will be triggered if the individual owned real property (land) either as the sole owner or as tenants in common with other people. Generally speaking, a spousal couple will own their home or land as joint tenants with rights of survivorship, which is NOT the same thing as tenants in common, but checking your deed is the only way to know for sure. In the past year, we have seen several instances in which a spousal couple did NOT own their home as joint tenants with rights of survivorship, and a probate had to be opened.

Second, probate will be triggered if the deceased individual owned more than $25,000 in assets that do not automatically transfer to another individual upon death. Typically, this includes things like bank accounts, stock accounts, company ownership or retirement accounts that are owned solely in the name of the deceased individual and do not have a beneficiary designated. The only way to know for sure how assets are held is to check with the financial institution or the company that issued a specific policy.

There’s no set way to avoid probate, because each situation is different, but the most common methods involve setting up a trust or series of trusts, or retitling assets into joint ownership rather an individual ownership.

Of the two, the preferred method is using one or more trusts, because this can help avoid probate when a spouse dies or when the last surviving parent dies and assets are transferred down a generation.

Retitling assets into joint ownership is NOT the preferred method because adding a child or children as joint owners of an asset is a potentially taxable event (as you are gifting them part ownership of those assets), and it increases your risk of losing the asset(s).

By adding a child or children to a bank account, the child’s debts and obligations are also added to that asset. This can inadvertently subject the bank account to claims from litigation, bankruptcies or even a divorce proceeding involving the child.

The best way to develop a plan for your estate is to speak with an estate planning attorney and find the method that works best for your situation. If you have any questions or would like to learn more, please give us a call. We would love to assist you!

“Your Law Firm For When Life Happens” Jeremy Masterson - Charlie Bottenberg Experienced Attorneys practicing in the areas of: Wills, Trusts, Estate and Long Term Care Planning Asset Protection and Succession Planning Guardianships and Conservatorships Corporate Law Family Law Masterson & Bottenberg, LLP 14225 University Ave., Suite 210, Waukee IA 50263 Phone: 515-216-0737 Fax: 515-216-0104 www.dsmlawyers.com 8

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BANKING CENTRAL BANK WHAT CAN YOUR BUSINESS BANKER DO FOR YOU? MATTHEW KLEIN Central Bank

A ssist ant Vic e P re sid e nt , B u sin e ss Deve l o p m e nt O f f icer 5 15-9 8 7-229 9 Our small-town roots and dedication to the communities we serve push us to help our customers and communities to accomplish great things. We’re family-owned and decisions are made locally.

Whether it’s a mortgage, a small-business loan, operating funds for an ag operation or a new checking account, our people go above and beyond to make Central Bank work for you and the community we all live in.

Starting a small business and even growing a small business can be an overwhelming task. How do you take this unique idea and convert it to reality? I’m sure you have a multitude of questions that need to be answered. Questions such as how do I get started? Do I need to develop a business plan? How do I analyze financials? In addition, if I need to borrow money, how do I do that?

These questions and the work that will be necessary to answer them are a vital component in planning your business. The good news is that there are countless numbers of resources available to you to help ease the burden.

Aligning with the right business banker is an essential element in the formation of your business. Some advantages of working with a business banker are: »» Offering banking services, such as loans, checking and savings accounts. »» Experience. A business banker has extensive knowledge on what banking services have helped other entrepreneurs succeed. They can use this information to help guide others toward making wise decisions. »» Analyzing economic data. Business bankers are aware of current economic trends and how they can influence a business. They use this information to help forecast how different types of businesses may perform over the next quarter, year or longer. »» Making connections. Commercial bankers work with a wide variety of clients.

Oftentimes, they find clients who can help each other grow their businesses and can put them in touch with each other.

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By working with a business banker, local entrepreneurs can gain an advantage when starting or growing a business. It is the responsibility of a business banker to make banking understandable for entrepreneurs.

At Central Bank, our bankers have a strong understanding of the national economy and how it relates to our local community. The success of small businesses helps our local economies grow and our business bankers can help ensure those businesses are in a position to succeed.

If you are considering starting a business, I would appreciate an opportunity to visit with you. Best of luck in making your dreams a reality!

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by Kellyn Pappas

New businesses of all sizes and kinds are emerging in Waukee with the current boom in new development.

Restaurants and retail establishments, well-known franchises and small, independent businesses – the list is seemingly endless. To this point, one thing the evolving area hasn’t seen much of is dance studios.

But that’s about to change.

A new dance studio called Premiere Dance Project is currently under construction at 820 Northeast Alice’s Road, in the new Landing at Shadow Creek development center near the Waukee Hy-Vee. The studio is scheduled to open its doors on June 1, 2018.

Premiere specializes in personal dance training, and their philosophy is to align that training with sports medicine practices to help ensure injury-free, long-lasting dance careers for their students. The studio will offer personal dance training for all ages and levels, in both private and group settings. Co-owners and instructors Amanda Gustafson and Aunica Harvey studied at the University of Iowa; both are certified personal trainers and yoga instructors, with hands-on experience in dance kinesiology.

The studio emphasizes an encouraging, positive atmosphere for all. According to their website, “We strive to create an environment where dancers can develop themselves individually, physically, and artistically. We are passionate about dance education, instilling confidence, and empowering every student to achieve their goals.”

There will certainly be an abundance of class options for students to choose from. Premiere will offer dance classes for students ages 18 months through the preprofessional level (roughly age 18). Classes will include ballet, tap, jazz, acro (floor and aerial movements, similar to gymnastics), hip hop, lyrical (a fusion of ballet and jazz), contemporary, pointe, and modern.

Additionally, the studio’s Stretch & Skill and Condition & Strength classes will further develop dancers’ flexibility, endurance, and control. Yoga classes will also be offered morning, afternoon, and evening for all ages.

Premiere Dance Project will hold their Grand Opening on Sunday, June 3, 2018. This will serve as a kickoff to the studio’s summer session, which will begin the following day, June 4, with $5 drop-in classes. The Grand Opening will provide an opportunity for families and prospective dancers to tour the studio, meet the instructors, play games, and win prizes. More information on Premiere Dance Project, including their class schedule, pricing, and studio policies, may be found at www.premieredanceproject.com.

INSURANCE FARMERS INSURANCE THE WORLD OF LIABILITY INSURANCE Before I dove into the world of insurance, I was like most people when it comes to insurance coverages. I had no idea what coverages I had and no idea if it was enough. But, I did what most busy Americans do—I made sure I had it, and then forgot about it.

Many may argue that there are formulas you can use to determine the right amount of underlying liability on home and auto, for example. Me, on the other hand? I believe liability coverage is the single most important part of why we have insurance. Globally, consumers are extremely underinsured, especially with liability. Why? Because we don’t think about the big picture. We get insurance because our lender requires it. Or, we just get the “standard package” because that’s what everyone else does. Having proper liability coverage in place means protecting your largest asset—that’s your current and future potential income, by the way.

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I have the knowledge and experience to help you better understand your coverage options--whether that’s auto, home, renters, business insurance and more.

However, most people don’t know what they don’t know. And they certainly don’t know that if they run short on coverage in the event of a liable accident, the state of Iowa can step in and garnish up to 25 percent of their wages until it’s paid off.

See for yourself by going to http://www.alllaw.com/articles/nolo/bankruptcy/wage-garnishment-amount.html.

Although this can and will happen to many people, there’s a way to minimize this risk. It’s called a personal umbrella policy. This extra layer of liability coverage can protect you above your underlying limits of liability on personal insurance policies. It provides an additional layer of liability protection (typically in $1M increments) over your auto, home, secondary residence, ATV, RV, motorcycle and any other toys you may have. I consider it the grandfather of liability protection.

Anyone, anywhere and at any time could be in a situation where not having umbrella coverage would be detrimental.

An umbrella policy can step in when underlying liability coverage becomes exhausted. It can cover law suits, attorney costs and many other expenses related to your liable event. Not only does it cover these items, but it protects your income. In my opinion, no one should ever take the risk of not having this extra liability protection, especially when it’s extremely affordable. Want more deets?

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HEALTH JOHNSON ORTHODONTICS WHY VISIT AN ORTHODONTIST? Orthodontic treatment creates better smiles and improves self-esteem by straightening teeth and correcting how teeth come together when a person bites. We encourage anyone who wants to improve their smile and/or their bite to schedule a consultation with an orthodontist.

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smile@waukeeorthodontics.com 515-715-0153 We are passionate about providing the highest-quality treatment to each and every one of our patients. Our office is fully committed to providing you and your family with clinical excellence and service with our state-of-the-art technology, first-rate facility, and staff that genuinely cares for you and your dental health.

At what age should I take my child to see an orthodontist?

Why is 10-14 the most common age group to have braces?

The American Academy of Orthodontists (AAO) recommends that a child’s first orthodontic exam take place at 7 years of age. In young children, we can look for early problems with jaw growth and track how well the permanent teeth are coming in.

While braces or Invisalign can benefit people of all ages, the most popular age group to get braces is 10-14 years of age. This is the window of time in which a person grows the most. By timing orthodontic treatment with this growth spurt, an orthodontist can positively affect the growth of the jaws to make sure they fit together correctly.

Early exams make it possible to find and fix any issues early enough to prevent more serious problems later on. Early treatment can also help prevent the need to remove permanent teeth when the child is older.

Although early treatment can be very beneficial, the majority of younger patients require no early treatment and can instead be followed yearly with quick checkups to make sure they are still on the right track.

Most of the permanent teeth have also erupted into the mouth by this age, and teeth are easier to move in children because they are still growing.

Is there an age limit for using braces or Invisalign?

There is no age limit for benefiting from orthodontic care. In fact, over 30 percent of orthodontic patients are adults.

Less visible options such as clear braces or Invisalign, as well as other advances in treatment technology and shorter treatment times have more and more adults using orthodontic care to improve their smiles.

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Today’s cars have numerous systems and features to enhance our comfort and safety. It’s easy to become spoiled by these features and take them for granted as we drive mile after mile.

Inevitably, however, our serene cocoon of driving bliss will be rudely shattered by some kind of warning light or message on our instrument cluster—perhaps a check engine light, airbag light, TPMS tire pressure light or oil pressure light. And as if this rude light wasn’t satisfied with rocking our world by lighting up in the first place, it sometimes has the nerve to flash at us, too! Kind of like your uncle sending a text in all caps.

Well, we’re stuck with these lights, beeps and warning messages because they’re there to tell us something’s wrong and we need to call our trusted auto repair shop to get it checked out. It could be something very simple or it could be something serious that needs immediate attention. A word of advice: what we feel as a driver doesn’t give us true insight into the severity of the problem. The only assessment that can be trusted is testing by a highly trained and experienced technician.

The most common concerns of car owners in this situation are what exactly is wrong, what needs to be done to fix it, how much it will cost, and how long they will be without their car. We handle these situations for our customers and neighbors on a routine basis.

Whether your vehicle is big or small, new or old, jalopy or hotrod, Willard Garage has a comprehensive approach to determine the true root cause of your vehicle’s problems and get you back on the road. Our customers always come first and we will provide the best repair options to get your vehicle back into your hands on budget and on time.

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FACES OF WAUKEE Nate Kempers Are you from this area originally?

I’m originally from Sioux Center (in Northwest Iowa), and my wife Shanna is from Newton, but we’ve lived in the metro area for about 14 years now.

Tell us about your family.

Shanna and I have been married for 12 years and we have two kids. Aiden is 10 and Ellie is 7. They attend Grant Ragan Elementary. Shanna works full-time as the office manager at Eternity Church in Clive.

We hear you have a passion for coffee. How has that love developed over the years?

I’ve wanted to open a coffee shop for about 20 years.

When I met Shanna, we discovered that we had that same dream in common. We’ve spent the past 13 years going to every coffee shop we could find and learning everything we could about the various ways coffee can be crafted.

You recently opened The Coffeesmith on Alice’s Road.

What sets it apart from other coffee shops?

Although we have the obvious goal of making the best possible espresso drinks, we really strive to ensure every guest has a warm sense of belonging and significance. We really love people and we’ve found fantastic baristas who share our vision of building community and making sure every guest feels at home at The Coffeesmith.

What made you choose Waukee for your business?

We love Waukee! We moved here six years ago and felt welcomed right away. It was an easy decision to open The Coffeesmith in Waukee. This community has given so much to us, so we wanted to give back by creating a space for people to gather, work and create.

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FINANCE CHARTERED FINANCIAL SERVICES ROLE OF A RETIREMENT PLAN ADVISOR Plan fiduciaries must act as prudent experts under ERISA, and are therefore held to a high standard of care with respect to plan-related decisions regarding investments, service providers, plan administration and general erisa compliance issues.

Most prudent plan sponsors hire a plan advisor to help ERISA rules are clear — every decision you make as a them adhere to ERISA’s rigorous standards and to meet their fiduciary must be in the best interests of plan participants objective of offering a best practices retirement plan to and their beneficiaries, and certain relationships may result their employees. in prohibited transactions.

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Expertise with Plan Design

Ability to help plans maintain qualified status while continuing to meet the goals and objectives of our organization

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Ability to ensure that our plan is being administered in the most efficient manner and for a reasonable price

Qualified Plan Investment Expertise

Ability to evaluate, select and monitor fund performance

Documentation Skills

Ability to demonstrate procedural prudence in a well-documented manner

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Ability to educate employees regarding plan highlights and how to create an appropriate investment strategy

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Gastro Pub Pair Life had been going so well for Andrea Gleason, half of the husband-and-wife ownership duo of Waukee’s new restaurant, Gastro Grub and Pub. She was planning her wedding with the love of her life, and she had never been happier. And then she was diagnosed with Stage IV cancer.

“I’m sorry, what is it?” Andrea asked her doctor.

“You have cancer,” the doctor said.

“No, I don’t. I’m fine.”

Andrea’s mother was sitting next to her and began to cry. She and Andrea’s father had a friend who had recently died from melanoma. She didn’t know how her daughter would survive this.

“There’s no way,” Andrea repeated to herself. “We’re thriving. This can’t happen now.”

Andrea and her now-husband, Sean, met while working at Legends Grill in West Des Moines. She’d been trying to earn some cash to pursue her dream of becoming an actress. He’d been studying pre-med at Drake, but dropped out after losing his father—a prominent Des Moines doctor —to suicide three years earlier.

She was smart, beautiful and full of life. He was handsome, brimming with untapped potential and ready for whatever life would present next. They had fallen in love instantly.

A few months into dating, Andrea had told Sean she wanted to move to Los Angeles, which also would give Sean an opportunity to recreate his life. So they packed their bags and headed west.

When they arrived in L.A., Andrea encouraged Sean to do something he really enjoyed.

He’d always had a knack for cooking, and his mom had been urging him to become a chef since he was a teenager.

“Even when we first started dating, he would cook full meals for me,” said Andrea.

Sean began taking courses at Le Cordon Bleu, a culinary arts school, while working at Fig and Olive, an upscale restaurant. Andrea landed a restaurant gig at Katsuya, a popular L.A. sushi joint, and went to auditions in her free time.

“I ended up spending more time at the restaurant than I did on acting,” she said.

After a year at Fig and Olive, Sean left for The Village Idiot. That’s where he and Andrea had their first taste of gastro pub fare—what Andrea describes as a fusion of eclectic foods.

Sean worked his way up to Sous Chef there within three years. After four years of hustling and getting a taste of the L.A. restaurant scene, the big city lifestyle began to wear on Andrea. It was time to go home. “We were working six days a week just to pay rent,” she said.

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STORY The couple decided to make the most out of their trip home and planned a two-week road trip to visit several National Parks. When they landed in Yosemite, Sean proposed.

“We were so excited, we had to get a drink just to calm ourselves,” she laughed.

Back in Iowa, they moved in with Sean’s mother—with no jobs and no money. But they had a dream. “We wanted to open a restaurant,” said Andrea.

With Andrea’s experience and Sean’s talent, they created a business plan and presented it to potential investors. But nobody would bite.

“Who are you? You just moved back from California.

You don’t have any money. Why should we go all-in when you have nothing to lose?” they were told.

Andrea understood the rejection. But she also knew they weren’t giving up.

About a year passed with no luck when the city of Des Moines announced it was approving food truck permits. They decided to give it a shot. With a small investment from their parents, they bought a food truck off Craigslist.

By the summer of 2015, Gastro Grub was ready for customers. It was just the two of them. Andrea took orders and Sean cooked.

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They frequented events like the Valley Junction Farmer’s Markets on Thursdays, Hinterland and various food truck festivals across the metro.

When winter came, Andrea and Sean decided to keep going and parked outside Confluence Brewery every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The profits weren’t great, but staying open helped the couple get their name out in the community.

Gastro Grub grew in popularity, and by the summer of 2016, “the requests were coming in like crazy,” said Andrea. “It was so good that it was more than we could handle.”

Andrea’s mom joined their party of two, helping Sean in the kitchen.

When she wasn’t on the food truck, Andrea played volleyball at The Sands, one of her favorite things to do in the summer. Her arm started to bother her, and she thought she may have hurt it playing.

Then she found a lump, and Sean’s mom, a nurse, urged her to get it checked out.

She was told it was nothing serious and was given several courses of antibiotics, but the lump kept growing and it became painful and bruised. Sean’s mother suggested Andrea be seen again.

One summer afternoon, when the flow of customers had settled around the food truck, Andrea sneaked away to Mercy’s Urgent Care in Clive.

“Sean’s dad helped create that facility. In some weird way, I think he sent me there to get the right tests,” she said.

The doctor sent her to get a biopsy. Soon after, she went back in for the results.

“Denial. I was in total denial,” said Andrea. “It felt like the future Sean and I were planning was ruined.”

She told Sean she didn’t want to do the food truck anymore. “We had just booked our wedding, and now I didn’t even want to marry him. I wanted him to find someone else, so he didn’t have to go through this. I was broken,” she said.

But Sean knew he wanted to be with Andrea forever— until death do they part.

A PET scan showed Andrea’s cancer had metastasized in the lymph node under her arm and spread into eight more tiny tumors across her chest. She was sent to the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics where she qualified for a clinical trial that had cured other patients with her type of cancer.

“Keep trying to live your life as much as you can,” her doctor told her. So she did. That meant, despite taking 12 pills a day, flying to Vegas for her bachelorette party

and not missing out on summer festivals like Hinterland.

But the side effects of treatment caught up with her.

Andrea recalls sitting in her car one morning, getting ready to pick up burgers and buns for the truck. “I just cried,” she said. “I felt so awful and wanted to crawl back in bed, but I knew that wouldn’t help anything, so I just pushed through and did the best I could.”

“Denial. I was in total denial,” said Andrea. “It felt like the future Sean and I were planning was ruined.”

Her subsequent scans showed the treatments were working. Her tumors were shrinking. “I felt like I was going to be saved,” she said.

But right after the wedding, Andrea felt the tumor in her armpit growing larger, and her doctors confirmed her worst fears. The cancer was growing again, and it was aggressive.

“It was so depressing to have this false hope that I was going to be fine. Life was going so well, and it was being taken away from me again,” she said.

Amid her treatments, Andrea and Sean worked with a realtor and local bank to nail down a spot for their restaurant. “We really wanted to make it happen,” she said. “Not only because it was our dream, but because both Sean and my parents knew the truck was wearing me down.”

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She said they looked for space downtown, but were worried it was oversaturated.

Their realtor took them out to Waukee, and they fell in love with the space formerly occupied by Louie’s Wine Dive off University.

The couple secured a loan through the Small Business Administration and made a down payment on the building. “We needed the restaurant,” said Andrea. “I wanted it for Sean. I thought if I wasn’t going to make it, Sean couldn’t do the food truck without me. But I thought he could do the restaurant if I got it up and running for him. That was my goal, so he would be OK. I told him if I died, he could not give up everything we’ve worked for.”

Andrea’s doctor scheduled her for surgery for her 31st birthday to try to remove the remaining tumor in her armpit. She was told there was a chance she’d lose her arm.

Luckily, she woke up to good news. “I think we got it all,” her doctor told her.

After surgery, Andrea started radiation three days per week for six weeks. The first session landed on the week of Gastro’s Grand Opening. “I would go straight to the restaurant from Iowa City,” she said. “I was going to make this work and take it one day at a time, just like everything else.”

Although Andrea completed radiation in early February, her doctors can’t definitively say she’s in remission until she has several clear scans. She’ll remain on a treatment called Keytruda for the next 12 to 15 months.

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Since Gastro Pub and Grub opened, Andrea said quite a few cancer survivors have come in to tell her she’s inspiring them not to give up on life. “I just have to stay strong and keep doing what I’m doing,” she said. “I still worry. I want to be done and move on with my life, but it’s always in the back of my mind.”

She said cancer has shown her how much we need to support one another. “So often, we’re so selfish. We forget to love one another and take care of each other. If anything, I can help do that now. I can try to make people’s lives a little bit better.”

The couple plans to donate some of their proceeds to a charity every month and is helping support the metro non-profit Freedom for Youth by using Freedom Blend Coffee in their restaurant.

Andrea said they’re hoping to set themselves apart from other area competitors by taking their food industry experiences in California and infusing that into their meals and drinks. Items on their menu range from a bourbon bacon jam burger to a vegan barbecue jackfruit sandwich to pork chops and mashed potatoes.

Andrea said operating a business with her spouse has its ups and downs. “We’re together every single day, but we’re so busy,” she said. “I miss him even more now and still get the butterflies when I see them. Our love is still strong, and we put that into the restaurant.”

CHAMBER Annual Dinner & Silent Auction

Annual Dinner & Silent Auction The Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce 2018 Annual Dinner and Silent Auction was held Thursday, Feb. 1 at the West Des Moines Marriott. Our guests enjoyed networking, presentations from Chamber leadership, award recognition and a fantastic presentation by Chris Norton.

The Chamber presented the following awards, recognizing business members making a significant contribution in business and community involvement: 2017 Large Business Member of the Year - Ankeny Sanitation; 2017 Medium Business Member of the Year - State Savings Bank; 2017 Small Business Member of the Year - Echo’s Cookie Shop. The 2017 Ambassador of the Year was awarded to Travis Gaule of Edward Jones. Outgoing board members were also recognized, including Eric Kress, Laura Warner, Matt Swim, Dan Gehlbach and Jolene Goodman. A gavel plaque was presented to 2017 Board Chair, Don Frazer. The Chamber Board of Directors also recognized Remodelworks for its work on the new Chamber office.

WELCOME TO WAUKEE! Sunflower Fine Art is located at 268 West Hickman Road. It offers professional fine art classes to children and adults. Contact owner Tingting Shao at tingt.shao@gmail.com for class schedules, fees and additional information. Congratulations on your Feb. 10th grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony!

The Coffeesmith is located at 770 SE Alice’s Road. Visit yourcoffeesmith.com for more information. Congratulations on your Jan. 15th ribbon cutting ceremony!

GREATER DES MOINES PARTNERSHIP ANNUAL DINNER The Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce and City of Waukee were represented at the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s 2018 Annual Dinner on Jan. 22. The Greater Des Moines Partnership is an economic and community development organization serving Central Iowa, united to drive economic growth with one voice, one mission and as one region. Together with 23 Affiliate Chambers of Commerce and 6,000 business members, the Partnership grows opportunity, creates jobs, and promotes the best place to build a business, a career and a future.

US Cellular Authorized Agent Cellular Advantage is located at 100 East Hickman Road. Congratulations on your Jan. 11th ribbon cutting ceremony!

Gastro Grub & Pub is located at 1378 East Hickman Road. Congratulations on your Jan. 12th ribbon cutting ceremony!

PARTNERSHIP DAY ON THE HILL The Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce recently joined the Greater Des Moines Partnership and other local Chamber and business leaders to advocate on behalf of the region at the Iowa State Capitol during The Partnership’s annual “Day on the Hill” event Thursday, Feb. 8.

Business and community leaders participated in the event and had the opportunity to speak with members of the Iowa General Assembly and the administration to work on mutually beneficial legislative goals and objectives for the economic betterment of Iowa. Attendees also had the opportunity to hear remarks from Gov. Kim Reynolds.

The Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce is an association of businesses, organizations and individuals dedicated to promoting growth and prosperity in our local economy.

For more information, visit waukeechamber.com.

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FACES OF WAUKEE Patrice & Brent Curvey Tell us about your family.

We have four beautiful kiddos. Jeremiah is 17, Mariah is 12, Malachi is 11 and the kolache kid Brice is 4. I’m from Texas and my wife was born and raised right here in Des Moines.

Some readers might recognize Brent. Why might that be?

I played college football at ISU, pro football for the Carolina Panthers and the Saskatchewan Roughriders, and lastly, I played for the Iowa Barnstormers.

How did you both end up in Waukee?

Tell us about your business, Coaches Kolaches.

Coaches Kolaches specializes in savory kolaches—homemade sweet dough with savory fillings such as meat, cheese and eggs. Savory kolaches are popular in Texas, and they were a huge part of my childhood. Our shop is located in Clive, and we’d be thrilled to share our passion with our Waukee neighbors.

Though these kolaches are Texas-style, we hear you’ve added bacon by popular (Iowa) demand. Can we expect more Texas/ Iowa-inspired options anytime soon?

As we grow, we will expand our menu or feature different flavors. We intend to work with some local farmers and add some sweet flavors, too!

Patrice and I rented a house in Waukee in 2012 and fell in love with the neighborhood. We eventually bought our own home in 2016, three blocks from the house we once rented.

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EDUCATION MATHNASIUM HELPING CHILDREN EXCEL AT MATH: WHAT PARENTS CAN DO As discussed in my last article on the “Three Milestones for Math Success,” combining number sense, pre-algebra preparation and class placement can help foster learning in children of all ages. You can help your child develop an interest in math at a young age. Tomorrow’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) leaders need a solid foundation in math if they want to be successful in their careers.

1. Don’t Allow Your Own Negative Experience to Influence the Way You Speak With Your Child About Math Maybe you had a bad experience with math as a child or adolescent. It’s not uncommon, but that doesn’t mean your child has to suffer the same fate. If math makes you queasy, don’t let your children know. If kids expect math to frustrate and disappoint them, it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy.

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westdesmoines@mathnasium.com 515-440-6284 Mathnasium of West Des Moines has been offering math tutoring and enrichment to hundreds of students since 2011.

Our expert math staff is passionate about helping kids in our community improve and excel in math through our year-round math programs. We are located across the street from the Jordan Creek Town Center. Call us today and see how we can help your child!

3. Find Real-World Applications Practice math with your child during normal, everyday activities. You’ve been reading to your child since infancy, so why not approach math in the same way? Young children can count everything, including coins and time. Older children can help you measure ingredients for recipes or calculate travel costs for the family vacation.

Encourage your child to look at math problems in new ways.

However, take a quick assessment of your own math skills. If you know you can’t help your child with math, find someone who can.

You don’t even have to mention the word “math.”

Simply encourage your child to gain familiarity and comfort with numbers.

2. Ensure Your Student is Using the Right Tools for Success

Before your child starts a new school year, review their math performance from the past year. Did your child master the concepts introduced by their teacher? Did your child feel comfortable with the material?

Whether it’s a hard copy or online book, your child should have a textbook from which to read, work and learn. This provides both you and your child with a ready reference and a great learning tool.

Children have access to many online and offline tools that take the arithmetic out of math. In other words, they can let computers and calculators do the heavy lifting, but they don’t actually learn the concepts in front of them.

When children work on their math homework, take away smartphones, tablets, and computers acting as calculators.

Encourage them to work out problems on paper, even if their homework is on the computer. Once they master the basics, tools can become helpful, but only after they develop number sense and they understand how the numbers work together.

4. Prepare for the School Year

If you have any doubts, talk to the school about a different placement. Advocating for your child’s education can have a lasting impact on his or her future.

Additionally, find backup math help for your child if he or she hits a block. Math learning center tutors and other professionals can help struggling children master difficult concepts. Also keep in mind that summer is right around the corner and children can slide backwards during the break. Avoid the “summer slide” by enrolling in a summer math program.

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FROM YOUR Waukee Library

Get to Know Your Roots!

Trace Your Family Tree at the Library!

By Leah White

Are you interested in learning more about your family’s history? The Waukee Public Library maintains a wide variety of databases for our patrons to use for genealogy research. These databases give you access to the same collections used by genealogists and historians.

Ancestry Library Edition – Accessible from the Waukee Public Library only.

This is the world's most popular genealogy collection, with census reports, city directories, public records, military records, immigration and naturalization records and more. You can find the graves of ancestors, create virtual memorials and add virtual flowers and a note to a loved one's grave.

Heritage Quest – Accessible through our website and used from your home.

With Heritage Quest, you can search census records, family and local histories, the PERSI archive, Revolutionary War records, Freedman's Bank applications and the U.S. Serial Set.

Newspaper Archive – Accessible from the Waukee Public Library only.

The Newspaper ARCHIVE contains tens of millions of searchable pages from over four hundred cities and towns from hundreds of newspapers dating back as far as the 1700’s.

The collection includes coverage from the United States, the United Kingdom and more than 15 other countries.

Waukee High School Yearbooks – Available for 1921, 1931 and 1948-2015 The library has 69 years’ worth of Waukee High School yearbooks that can be used for research. The yearbooks are available for in-house use.

UPCOMING EVENTS FOR ADULTS

BOOKS ON TAP: Smoke Gets in Your Eyes by Caitlyn Doughty TUESDAY, MARCH 20 - 6:00 p.m.

AFTERNOON BOOK CLUB: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot THURSDAY, MARCH 1 - 2:30 p.m.

Meet at the library on the first Thursday of every month for a lively discussion of that month’s book. Copies of the discussion book may be picked up at the library’s front desk.

Meet at Mickey’s Irish Pub (50 SE Laurel Street) on the third Tuesday of every month for food, drinks and a discussion of that month’s book. Copies of the discussion book may be picked up at the library’s front desk or at Mickey’s during the meeting.

PROHIBITION IN IOWA WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21 - 10:00 a.m.

NATIVE PLANTS SATURDAY, MARCH 3 - 2:00 p.m.

Do you want to know how to reduce the amount of work you put into your landscaping? Want plants that will come back year after year and perform well in your yard? Come to learn from horticulturist Derek McKay about native plants, cultivars of native plants, and why you should be planting them. Placement, light requirements, water requirements and care will be discussed.

MOVIE MATINEE: “Gifted” THURSDAY, MARCH 8 - 10:00 a.m.

Join us the second Thursday of every month to watch a movie on the library's big screen.

All movies are free and refreshments will be available. No registration required.

BUTTERFLY GARDENING: PLANT. GROW. FLY. SUNDAY, MARCH 11 - 2:00 p.m.

Butterflies are not only beautiful, but they are also a huge benefit to our environment! Join wildlife conservationist Jessie Lowry from the Blank Park Zoo as she shows you how to attract important pollinators—bees and butterflies—to your garden.

Linda McCann, researcher and author of numerous books on Iowa history, will share information and examples of prohibition activities in the Waukee area. She will also share some of the stories and comments from the children of Iowa moonshiners and bootleggers with whom she has spoken.

GROWN-UP EGG HUNT FRIDAY, MARCH 23 - 7:00 p.m.

Don’t let kids have all the fun! Teens and adults are invited to bring a flashlight and go on an egg hunt at the library. Lucky egg hunters may win cash, chocolate, gift certificates to local businesses and other great prizes. Light refreshments will be served at 7:00, and the hunt will begin at sundown. In case of inclement weather, the hunt will take place inside the library (still via flashlight!). This event is for ages 13+ only for the safety of participants.

This event is a fundraiser for teen programs at the library. Tickets will be available at the library or online starting March 1. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door, and they are non-refundable.

CRAFT WORKSHOP: WOODLAND CRITTER NEEDLE FELTING Join us for an intermediate class on needlefelting. We will show you tips and tricks that will take your felting to another level as you make an adorable fox. No prior experience needed. Registration is required and will open three weeks before the event.

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Presented by author Cheryl Mullenbach It's been said that well-behaved women rarely make history. As it turns out, Iowa has plenty of women who have made history by behaving in uncommon ways. Learn more about these heroic, amusing, imaginative and nervy individuals.

AFTERNOON BOOK CLUB: Kitchens of the Great Midwest by Ryan J. Stradal THURSDAY, APRIL 5 - 2:30 p.m.

Meet at the library on the first Thursday of every month for a lively discussion of that month’s book. Copies of the discussion book may be picked up at the library’s front desk.

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SATURDAY, MARCH 24 - 1:30 p.m.

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IOWA'S MISBEHAVING WOMEN SUNDAY, MARCH 25 - 1:00 p.m.

SATURDAY, APRIL 7 - 2:00 p.m.

No time for breakfast? No problem! Waukee Hy-Vee Dietitian Paige Hoyle has you covered with three quick and convenient morning meals that will have you jumping out of bed. Samples will be served! Registration is required and will open three weeks before the event.

MOVIE MATINEE: “A League of Their Own” THURSDAY, APRIL 12 - 10:00 a.m.

Join us the second Thursday of every month to watch a movie on the library's big screen.

All movies are free and refreshments will be available. No registration required.

BOOKS ON TAP: The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman TUESDAY, APRIL 17 - 6:00 p.m.

Meet at Mickey’s Irish Pub (50 SE Laurel Street) on the third Tuesday of every month for food, drinks and a discussion of that month’s book. Copies of the discussion book may be picked up at the library’s front desk or at Mickey’s during the meeting.

CRAFTERNOON SATURDAY, APRIL 28 - 2:00 p.m.

Adults need crafty time too! Get together with your friends and neighbors to have some crafty fun creating one craft. All supplies will be provided by the library.

Registration is required and will open three weeks before the event.

UPCOMING EVENTS FOR KIDS SPRING CRAFTS FOR KIDS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14 - 2:00 p.m.

Let your creative juices flow and make some fun spring crafts. Recommended for students in grades K-5.

Parents of younger students are encouraged to remain in the program to assist as needed. Registration is required and will open three weeks before the event.

KIDS' HAIRSTYLES 101 SATURDAY, MARCH 16 - 10:00 a.m.

Parents of children with long hair are welcome to attend with their child/children to learn the basics of styling children's hair (ponytails, braids, etc.).

Teen volunteers will read to the kids to keep them entertained while their hair is styled. Registration is required and will open three weeks before the event.

BASEBALL BEDTIME STORIES THURSDAY, MARCH 29 - 6:15 p.m.

Families with young children are invited to enjoy baseball themed bedtime stories, followed by a baseball craft. Registration is required and will open three weeks before the event.

UNICORN PARTY SATURDAY, APRIL 7 - 10:00 a.m.

Young fans of rainbows and unicorns won't want to miss this celebration! Make unicorn crafts, hear a unicorn story, have a unicorn snack and play unicorn games. Recommended for K-5th graders. Registration is required and will open three weeks before the event.

For more library information, contact us at askme@waukee.org or (515) 978-7944.

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HEALTH MERCY CLINICS WAUKEE YOUR ALLERGIES DON’T HAVE TO BLOOM WITH THE TULIPS Seasonal allergies are bothersome to many people. As the weather changes and spring comes into bloom, seasonal allergies can cause runny noses, red, itchy or watery eyes, postnasal drainage and bothersome coughs.

Treatment of seasonal allergies includes medication and non-medication options. If triggers are known, avoid them as much as possible. Keep windows closed in the car and at home.

Consider showering or using a nasal-sinus rinse before bed, especially if you’ve been outside throughout the day.

Medication therapies available without a prescription include nasal-steroid sprays and oral (by mouth) antihistamines. Nasal steroid sprays such as fluticasone (Flonase) or mometasone (Nasonex) are most effective when used every day and may take 2-3 days for full effect.

LAURA BOWSHIER, M.D.

An oral antihistamine - loratadine (Claritin) or cetirizine (Zyrtec) - can be taken daily as well to help control symptoms.

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Mercy Clinics is central Iowa’s largest multi-specialty clinic system, featuring an extensive network of primary care and specialty health care providers offering comprehensive care for the entire family. Since 1983, Mercy Clinics has led the way in improving quality through innovative care management practices.

If these are not working well enough in combination, talk with your provider to discuss further evaluation or treatment options.

SAME-DAY APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE Welcoming new patients!

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REAL ESTATE RE/MAX REAL ESTATE GROUP IF YOU’VE MOVED BEYOND A STARTER HOME, YOU’RE READY TO MOVE UP TO A FINISHER HOME.

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REPUBLICAN Iowa House District 44

Thank You It has been an honor of a lifetime to serve the people of Waukee, Clive, and West Des Moines in the Iowa House over the past six years.

Now is my time to step away and allow someone else to put their name on the ballot and continue to be a strong voice for House District 44.

I want to thank my family, my constituents, and all of the wonderful people I have gotten to know these past few years.

I am confident that because of the work we did together, District 44 and the entire State of Iowa is in a better place than before I was first elected.

Rob Taylor

Iowa House District 44

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HISTORY

Guy Blair - A Man of Many Talents

By Sue Ellen Kennedy

Longtime Waukee resident Guy Blair is a man of many talents with an interesting life story.

In 1942, when he was in second grade, his family moved from Earlham to the Cunningham Farm.

Later, they moved south of Norwalk for a year and he attended a one-room country school. Guy remembers the teacher being in charge at the school and the older students helping the others—the third graders would help the second graders, and so on.

Guy’s family moved back to Waukee when he was 12 or 13. When he was 14, he worked at Waukee Motors part-time on Saturdays, performing various service department tasks. Waukee Motors was owned by Nile Earp at the time and was located where Classic Floral sits now.

Young and ambitious, and wanting to earn money, he quit school and started working for Harold Burger running a farmland tiling machine. A tiling machine digs a trench to lay down drainage systems for farm fields. It removes excess water from the soil below the surface.

In the winter of 1951, with his seasonal job ending, Guy was approached by Waukee Motors to come back and help in the service department. By 1959, he had a family of his own and wanted to provide more for his family. He left Waukee Motors and started working as a mechanic at Iowa Jeep.

When Iowa Jeep changed locations, Guy rented space from Burt Witte in Beaverdale and opened his own business. When the lease ran out, he leased Phillips 66 on Forrest Avenue in Des Moines.

One day in 1961, he looked out from his Phillips 66 and saw Walt Hinkson sitting in the parking lot. Walt was there to offer him a full-time job back at Waukee Motors, which was owned at that time by Walt Hinkson and Jake Keller.

In 2005, Guy completed a two-year project to meticulously restore a 1957, 450 International Tractor.

Guy was a volunteer Waukee firefighter for 21 years. He’s also been a member of the Lion’s Club, a Mason and a Shriner. These days, Guy enjoys time with his family and friends, but mostly he enjoys his “man cave.”

Guy and his wife Jan have been married for 62 years and have been blessed with two children, Kevin and Shelly.

When asked if they miss anything about our community no longer being a small town, Jan said she does miss “not knowing everyone.” The growth has brought many amenities to the area, however, and when asked which amenity they most appreciate, they both agreed that the variety at the grocery store is very useful, as it allows one-stop shopping.

When asked if there’s one thing about the community he doesn’t want to change, Guy said, “The hardware store. Hopefully someone steps up and that is never lost. The hardware store downtown would be really missed.”

Thank you for your time, Guy and Jan Blair! It was a pleasure getting to know you both!

In 1967, Guy decided to go back out on his own and opened Guy’s Auto Service on the north side of the railroad tracks in Waukee. Because he was the only mechanic there, he eventually burned out.

For more information on the Waukee Area Historical Society, call 515-782-0025, visit waukeehistory.org or like our Facebook page.

In 1974, he sold the business to John Weir and accepted an opportunity presented to him by Lewis Baer—pulling an anhydrous ammonia applicator. He then began farming in 1978 and eventually retired in 2004.

To preserve, honor and recognize the City of Waukee’s proud history as it continues to build the foundation and values for good living for future generations.

In 2003, he began building barbeque grills, building a commercial portable grill for Mark Anderson. Over the years, he has built 40 to 50 small grills. All of his orders have been exclusively from word of mouth. His grills are unique in that they cook the food using hot air instead of direct flames. The result is healthier food and more tender meat.

Guy was a volunteer Waukee firefighter for 21 years. He’s also been a member of the Lion’s Club, a Mason and a Shriner. These days, Guy enjoys time with his family and friends, but mostly he enjoys his “man cave.”

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