Community rallies around logger involved in accident
by Peter Jakey-Managing Editor
The community is coming together for Lee Kaszubowski, 36, of Millersburg, who was involved in a serious logging accident more than two weeks ago.
Lee, like millions of Americans, does not have health insurance and medical bills are starting to pile up following a five-day stay at McLaren Northern Michigan. Two days were spent in the intensive care unit.
“The bills have been unbelievable,” said Lee, who has been healing up from the Sept. 25 accident and has had to go back work because there are regular monthly bills. He operates with Kaszubowski Logging with his 63-year-old father, Gerald, who did not work while Lee was down.
Lee was cutting an ash tree, and while the tree was falling to the ground, a 4-inch branch punctured his body. Lee was knocked down to the ground and did not know what had happened until he stood up and noticed a hole.
The internal damage was much more serious as it went through a lung, but it could have been far worse as it almost hit his heart.
Doctors had to remove several “shrapnel” pieces during surgery.
The community has come to their assistance with prayers, meals, calls and prayers; however, a couple of events are on tap in the next couple of weeks to help Lee and his wife Michelle.
<On Oct. 19, the Forest Township hold will be the site of a spaghetti dinner and Chinese raffle from 3 to 8 p.m.
“The whole community has given us nothing but overwhelming support,” said Michelle.
“I am very appreciative of all the help and cards,” said Lee. Regarding his return to work, “It has been slow but sure.”
Plastic containers are located at nearly every retail store in the area for anyone who would like to donate.
Any questions about the ride call 989-306-0898.