While Dave and Rose Kempker are the current owners/operators of Lindyspring Systems, they certainly aren't the first to find their place in the Lake of the Ozarks water treatment industry. Because of the choice of a very special person, we're able to continue providing excellent water treatment services to homeowners and businesses around the Lake area. We want to take this time to recognize someone very special and to congratulate Don Gainey on his upcoming retirement! So, without further ado, here's just a little about Don's history and plans for retirement.

In 1991, Don & Debbie Gainey purchased a water softener business under the name of Lindsey Water Softener. They operated the business under the name of Ecowater Lake of the Ozarks. In December 2014, they decided to retire from the water softener business. After diligently searching for a family business to sell to that would operate in a manner similar to them that could be entrusted to keep the business going, the Gainey's sold to Dave and Rosann Kempker.

For the last 32 years, Captain Don Gainey has been affiliated with the Osage Beach Fire Protection District in one way or another, starting off as a volunteer before becoming a career captain. Originally one of the nine full-time firefighters hired by the district in 1991, Captain Gainey had already served approximately six years as a volunteer firefighter and volunteer lieutenant after joining the ranks back on May 14, 1985, as a small resort owner at the Lake of the Ozarks.

Captain Don Gainey of B-Shift House #2 will officially retire in 2018 and complete his last 24-hour shift on December 29, 2017. At this time, Don hasn't set any plans in stone for his retirement. The first order of retirement will be to take a trip to Florida with his wife, Debbie, and to spend as much time with his family as possible. Don and Debbie also do industrial lighting and building/refurbishing of rustic furnishings as a side hobby. Debbie has a strong feeling that Don will dive more into this hobby once his retirement hits because "he isn't an idle man and loves to stay busy!"

We at Lindyspring Systems want to take a moment to recognize Don for not only dedicating 32 years of service to our community as a firefighter, but we also want to recognize him as a wonderful small business owner, who over the years has been a great asset to our community! Best of luck in your retirement, Don! As one chapter ends, another begins. Welcome to your new found freedom!

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