John Mikes from Edwardsville Illinois first hit Joplin with chain saw in his hands just days after the storm. Since that time he has cleared debris, demoed, and remodeled homes. Now he is helping rebuild a home in New Hampshire. John owns a landscaping business back home. Each trip he says he feels more a part of the community.

Gateway Lawn Service is a very outstanding operation. What follows below is my history with GLS. Several years ago my father passed away unexpectedly. Until that time, he worked on maintaining the small but complicated yard, garden, and flowers; it was his passion......