A long time ago...
In the 1820s, lead ore was discovered in Wisconsin. Settlers flooded the area
like horny kids on spring break. As it goes, the Native Americans were escorted out
by the US government. Stuff like that happened back in those days.
In 1832, the Fox and Sauk tribes decided to return to their homeland. They were led
by Chief Black Hawk. They fought battles against the U.S. Army recorded as
the Black Hawk War. The Battle of Bad Axe was the result.
Trivia: Abraham Lincoln was a member of the U.S. Army at the time.
What also happened in 1832? It was that year the Gierach family settled in Wisconsin
and started to plant roots.
More Trivia: It wasn't until May 29, 1848 the state of Wisconsin was
born as the 30th state.
There are lots of stories of the early Gierach family members having arranged the first ever
horse and buggy shows. Fast forward a 100 years, in the 1930s, they opened an auto repair business in
Germantown, and a few years later, they made the long journey way out east to Mequon where they remain today.
Their passion and care for passenger transport continued to grow.
2021: The 1st Annual GearsForward Mequon Police Car Show
Mike Gearbox Gierach, a member of the TM Lions for 26 years, was having breakfast a few
months ago when he realized the time was right for Mequon to have their own
car show. Having organized and managed 19 years of shows at Village Park in Theinsville,
he decided the time was right because a really good show needs space.
Mike reached out to Scotty Gierach, the owner of Home Plate Asylum and sparks flew.
The plan was hatched and Gears Forward began to take shape. Because of their
sense of wanting to support the local community, the Mequon Police Department was
selected as the group to support. They believe funding and supporting the police
is good for everyone, well, except for those who practice
thuggery.
Community Inclusion
If you would like to be part of this, as an individual or business owner, consider this
your official invite. To get that ball rolling, contact us and say hello. We know from
experience, that more is better. You can never have too many people pulling the cart
in the same direction.
Everything here is a hurry-up and get-it-done effort, so if you see any bloopers or
if you have ideas for what else might help... tell us!
Got questions? Check out our fully useful Q & A page
Kwik Trip Inc. Mequon WI.
Eric Von Schledorn, Saukville Wi.
Advanced Auto Parts
Brown Deer WI.
Surburban Motors Harley Davidson, Thiensville Wi.
Sue Egolhoff, Mequon, WI
NettWorth Financial Group, Wauwatosa WI.
MKG ENTERPRISES Equipment Financing, Mequon, WI.
Homeplate Asylum Sports Bar, Mequon, WI
Gierach's Service Inc, Mequon, WI
Chucks Place Restaurant, Thiensville WI
Olsen's Piggly Wiggly, Mequon, WI
Todd Gaulke / SnapOn, Glendale, WI
J&B CONSTRUCTION, Germantown, WI
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