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They all survived Meulebroecks share story of accident, recovery process By DIANE LEUKAM Staff Writer SEDAN – Fall was in the air on Sept. 21, 2016, and five lifelong friends, Jason Meulebroeck, Travis McCrory, Jesse Koob, Nick Gugisberg and Isaac Schiffler, gathered on a Wednesday evening to prepare for a long-anticipated duck hunting adventure the following weekend. The friends had grown up together, attended the same school, and now were all married and had children of their own. “We were all working that day. We planned to get done early so we could meet and get ready for duck hunting,” Jason said. They were intending to take their kids along that weekend and wanted to blaze a trail through cattails in a swamp so
the kids would be able to walk out for the hunt. To do that, they used a flat-bottomed airboat with a large fan on the back, similar to those used in the Everglades in Florida. They were almost a mile into the swamp when the unthinkable happened, changing their lives forever. “We reached the channel between Lake Minnewaska and Lake Emily near Starbuck,” Jason said. “We tried to turn the boat, but went straight into the riverbank and flipped. No one to this day knows how it happened.” Before they knew it, the five men were sprawled about the area, lying on the cattails, all with injuries. “I was knocked unconscious, but only for a minute,” Jason said. “Nick already had a tourniquet on my right leg. He didn’t want me to see anything,
but I could see my left foot was gone.” Immediately calling 911, the men tried to figure out what to do. There was no way the airboat was going to work, so McCrory and Schiffler ran down the river to look for help. Meanwhile, Jason, who is a first responder himself, assessed the situation. Telling Gugisberg he needed to pull the tourniquet tighter, his attention turned to Koob. Recounting the story is difficult for Jason, who was severely injured. But it’s when he thinks of the impact on the others involved that the tears come. “Koob’s laying there moaning, and it seems like he’s going in and out,” Jason said. “We kept saying ‘Koob! You gotta wake up!” They were trying to keep him conscious, to keep him alive. At the same time Gugis-
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Five friends are pictured here with their wives at a benefit for the Meulebroeck family on Nov. 26 at the Lakeside Ballroom in Glenwood. Pictured are (front, from left): Christine and Jason Meulebroeck and Marnie Gugisberg; Back: Wendy and Isaac Schiffler, Jessica and Jesse Koob, Nick Gugisberg, and Travis and Wendi McCrory. (Top) More than 1,000 people gathered at the Lakeside Ballroom in November to support the Meulebroeck family. Jason lost both legs in an accident near Starbuck in September 2016.
berg and Jason were trying to figure out how to keep both tourniquets tight to keep Jason alive. At one point, Jason held his phone in his hand to try and activate a locate app on the device
to help the rescue squads. He had a decision to make; should he call his wife, Christine, who was at home with his children,
MEULEBROECK continued on page 6
Cattle on the move Rotational grazing system a good fit for Berscheit By HERMAN LENSING Staff writer
GREY EAGLE – Pete Berscheit enjoys seeing black cattle on pastures. “When I was growing up, my dad had Black Angus,” he said. “I liked them.” Following in his father’s footsteps, 13 years ago Berscheit decided to start his own herd. The Grey Eagle farmer currently has a 55-cow operation, with that number fluctuating during calving season and sometimes
doubling in size. Berscheit manages the herd in a rotational grazing system, which allows the cattle to eat fresh grass much of the year. “I have 14 paddocks,” Berscheit said. “Each is designed to hold 55 head for a couple days.” Berscheit was intrigued with rotational grazing from the moment he first heard of the practice. It also seemed to be a type of management that Black Angus could do well with, particularly because of the wetlands within Berscheit’s land. “The National Resource Conservation Service (NCRS) was a big help when we were getting this [grazing system] set up,” he said. “They looked at the topography and soil BERSCHEIT continued on page 4
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Pete Berscheit walks through his herd of Black Angus. Berscheit has a 55-cow beef operation near Grey Eagle.
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The Meulebroeck family traveled to Mexico Feb. 9, just a week after Jason received his prosthetic legs. Pictured are (front, from left): Ava Gullickson, and Jason and Maddy Meulebroeck; Back: Jason’s sister, Alicia Gullickson holding Aubrey, Owen, Christine and Juanita Meulebroeck, Rick Gullickson and Don Meulebroeck.
Madalynn, 12 and Owen, 9? He made his choice. “I’m not gonna call because then I’ll be weak. I’ll see her at the hospital. I did a trauma assessment on myself. I knew I had no legs, but I knew I wasn’t paralyzed. I knew as long as I could get out of there I’d be OK,” he said. “I would see my wife, I would go to my kids’ games.” As the men lay in the swamp, they could hear the sirens, and the commotion in the distance. Because of the location of the accident, rescue squads had to find a different route from which to access the injured men. McCrory and Schiffler had run over a mile to the edge of the swamp, found help and told rescue squads their friends were still out there. When EMS finally reached them, they worked on Jason for a while and he laid there waiting for evacuation but help wasn’t coming quickly
enough. Jason asked the EMTs how long it would be until they could get out of there. They responded that an airboat was coming from Alexandria but they were just leaving. Jason said, “I don’t have a half hour!” Eventually, more help arrived – including many friends of Jason’s. He was placed on a backboard and into a 12-foot row boat and brought to shore. Once there, other members of the fire department and some passersby handed him from person to person over the cattails until he was out of the swamp. Christine had finished a day of teaching at Minnewaska Area School that evening, and picked Maddy up from volleyball practice on the way home. “I was sitting at home watching TV with the kids when the hospital called,” she said. “They said, ‘You
need to come now.’” She rushed to the hospital in Glenwood and was able to speak with her husband, their lives on a completely different course from that morning. Soon it was time for him to be transferred out. The transfer was not ordinary either. LifeLink was unable to operate due to the wind, so a specialty plane was flown in from Grand Forks to Glenwood. From Glenwood, Jason was flown to the Minneapolis-St. Paul airport and then transported to Hennepin County Medical Center, while Christine’s father brought her down to Minneapolis. Schiffler was transported by ambulance to HCMC, two others were transported to St. Cloud and one to Glenwood. Setting a goal Jason doesn’t remember much
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The Meulebroeck family (from left): Owen, Christine, Jason and Madalynn are pictured March 8 at their home near Sedan.
It was sunny walk again. and 85 degrees evOn Feb. 2, he ery day. The kids received his prosfell in love with thetic legs and just swim-up bars, one week later the where they were family made good served refreshing on the goal they set treats, and they days after the acswam with the dolcident. On Feb. 9, phins. they, along with JaJason even got in son’s parents, Don - Jason Meulebroeck on the action. and Juanita Meule“He was in the broeck, and his sister, Alicia, and brother-in-law, Rick, and pool,” Christine said, explaining that his their family, left for Mexico. It was a trip prosthetic legs have a watertight suction system. well deserved by all. Back home now, Jason admits it has “We went with his family. It was good for the kids, good for us,” Christine not been easy. “I’ve been frustrated and sore, but the said.
“Everything went wrong that could have; everything fell into place to keep us alive.”
last two to three weeks have been better. It’s going to be tough – I’m not the most patient guy,” he said as Christine smiled. Though recovery is a slow process, he has been able to do a little office work at the business, Don’s Pump and Well, which he owns with his parents. He drives himself, having adjusted to using his prostheses. Help for the journey The Meulebroecks have been deeply touched by the generosity of the small communities in the area during the last six months. Family and friends have literally been at their side. “I never cooked a meal until right before Christmas,” Christine said. A ramp was built for Jason to access their split-level home, their bathroom remodeled, and during hospital stays, there was always someone at their side. Christine’s co-workers donated days for her, and her former colleagues in Sauk Centre, where she taught from 2004 to 2015, pooled money to help them out. On Nov. 26, a fundraiser was held for the family at Lakeside Ballroom in Glenwood, where over 1,000 people gathered. Among them were the McCrorys, Koobs, Gugisbergs and Schifflers. The five couples posed for a photo, a testament to the power of the bonds of friendship and the miracle that everyone survived. “Everything went wrong that could have; everything fell into place to keep us alive. We were close before, but it’s different now,” Jason said. “The bond now is so much closer.” The Meulebroeck family has grown even closer, as well. Maddy and Owen have helped out all along, and been at their dad’s side as he has taken sometimes unsteady steps on his new legs; Christine has been at his side the entire time. “I was in the hospital for a total of 45 days, and she was there every minute,” he said. And the journey continues.
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Pallet projects: the new fad By LAURA HINTZEN Staff Writer
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Pat Stepan utilizes his shed to work on pallet projects. One of the most popular requests from customers are these Christmas trees. Stepan spends the months of November and December cutting and nailing boards together and then selling them.
SAUK CENTRE – According to the United States Department of Agriculture, “Overall, wood waste, including pallets, accounts for 17 percent of the total waste received at municipal solid waste landfills in the United States. In 1998, the amount of urban wood waste generated was more than 160 million tons, with 29.6 million tons available for recovery.” Pat Stepan of Sauk Centre has put pallet wood (leftover frameworks used for carrying materials) to use in his shed in the last couple of years. Stepan also has his own handyman service business where he works full-time. “My sister, who lives in Minnetonka, called me one day last year and wanted a couple Christmas trees made out of pallets, so I made a bunch,” Stepan said. “She sold them right away on the Minnetonka Sell It site and she said, ‘oh we need more pallets’ so I ended up making 40 more for her and she sold them within a weekend.” From there, he sold a few on the Sauk Centre Sell It site which sparked more interest, creating a busy schedule for him. During the months of November, December and January, Stepan spends the majority of his time in his shed which was designed specifically for taking pallets apart, chopping and angling boards and removing nails using two tools – a skill saw and a miter saw. “I take time off from my business during this time to spend time with my
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(Top left) Stepan purchased a mitre saw, which helps speed up the production process of the pallet Christmas trees.
(Right) Stepan built his own work station in a day and didn’t spend a dime.
(Left) Pat Stepan made this desk out of pallets wrapped in galvanized steel for a customer.
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Stan’s Country Dutchmen band plays old time, country and modern music throughout central Minnesota. Growing up on a farm, Stan Welle didn’t have the luxury of music lessons. Over the years he has made himself known as the lead singer and guitar player for the band.
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(Above) Stan’s Country Dutchmen started playing together in 1993. Since then, four CDs have been made.
of Sauk Centre playing the middy and concertina, Ross Scolise of St. Cloud on keyboard, trumpet, trombone and bass horn and Welle singing and playing the guitar. The group plays old time, classic and some modern music throughout central Minnesota. Some of their most-played songs throughout the years were a few Johnny
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months I don’t have anything lined up because I didn’t know if I was going to have to quit or not.” Every so often, Welle opens the case of his first guitar and remembers the days of being ridiculed in school, but also, the determination he possessed in order to fulfill his love of music. He hopes to get some gigs scheduled in the near future.
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ALEXANDRIA – Without the right bearings, a trip to Sundog Prairie Farm might look like a trip back in time. The sustainable, market garden farm is designed to be a fluid part of the community; both by contributing to its residents and by receiving help from them — not unlike in the olden days. “It’s called community supported agriculture,” said co-owner Megan Henry. “It’s basically a way for the community to buy a share of our farm, so they can see the fruits of our labor and see their dollar working, literally.” By purchasing a share in the farm, customers receive a share of each week’s harvest. “Once a week you receive a box that has fruits, vegetables, eggs, jam, jelly — basically what we harvest that week,” Megan said. Traditionally, Megan and
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Steve and Megan Henry, shown with their son Eian, are owners of Sundogs Prairie Farm near Alexandria.
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Spring planting How long have you been farming? I have been involved in our farm all of my life and have been full time for 43 years. What crops do you plant and how many acres of each? We raise 350 acres of corn, 350 acres of soybeans and 75 acres of alfalfa.
JACKIE AND KEN THURK Villard Pope County How long have you been farming? I’ve been farming for 57 years and Jackie for 51 years. What crops do you plant and how many acres of each? We have 20 acres of alfalfa, 29 acres of soybeans, 27 acres of wheat and 47 acres of corn. What are some of the things you do to get your equipment ready for spring fieldwork? Pull it out of the shed and grease it. I normally change the oil in the fall.
What is the earliest and the latest you have ever gotten into the field for spring planting? Two years ago, I planted wheat in March. Back in 1972, I planted corn on June 9. What do you enjoy most about spring fieldwork? The fresh air, the smell of tilled soil and the anticipation of the crop. Tell us your most unique spring planting story: In 1966 it snowed the first part of May on top of the grain drill. In the fall, if it’s wet, it gets testy to get the field work done.
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What are some of the things you do to get your equipment ready for spring fieldwork? We perform basic service on all the equipment: wash and clean, grease, oil, replace worn parts, inspection, test run electronics – we can all relate to the fact “it always works in the shop.” We usually change engine oil as we put machines in the shed after fall work. We meet with our crop consultant and local coop to make sure that all planting and fertilizer prescriptions are loaded in the monitors to ensure as seamless planting season as possible.
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What is the earliest and the latest you have ever gotten into the field for spring planting? The earliest I can recall starting spring work is seeding oats in March. Which was soon after we moved back to the home farm in the mid 1970s. In 2016 we put the planter back in the shed on May 4, our earliest ever. However in 2013, we were planting beans until one hour before the grandson’s graduation open house held at the farm. The rain was relentless that spring, however it was sunny on the day of the open house.
What do you enjoy most about spring fieldwork? I enjoy the spring and the opportunity to start new life and watch the miracle of growth. Each year is different with various challenges. I value having the time to observe and to make changes and improvements to raise better crops to market and feed our dairy herd. It is an awesome responsibility to care for God’s creation.
Tell us your most unique spring planting story: Every spring is unique, however, the one that I remember the most – not fondly – is when I did notill on corn stalks which was going to be planted to beans. I had done some no-till corn on bean stubble which had worked well. Needless to say the spring was not conducive to getting the field ready to plant. This was several years ago before vertical tillage, pattern tiling, tracks on machinery, etc. It was a real anxious time as we had first cutting alfalfa just around the corner. Fortunately, the alfalfa was also delayed and I was able to get the beans in just after Memorial Day and we did get the beans planted without having to take duals off tractors and put them back on.
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Friday, April 7, 2017 - Country Acres • Page 17 How long have you been farming? I’ve been farming on my own for a year. I’ve been a manager and also worked for farmers my whole life. What crops do you plant and how many acres of each? 60 acres of corn and soybeans combined.
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What is the earliest and the latest you have ever gotten into the field for spring planting? The earliest was April 11, just three years ago. The latest was May 1.
What do you enjoy most about spring fieldwork? The time spent out in the field. I have time to think and can enjoy nature. Tell us your most unique spring planting story: I farmed for a guy in Nebraska and did a lot of strip-till planting. I planted 2,000 acres with an eightrow strip-till and finished with sunflowers by the end of June. Every year is so different though. Some years are wet and some are dry. Last year we had a bad hailstorm on July 5 which wiped out my corn crop.
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