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On September 10, 2006, Shawn and Amy Kibe of Tama County, IA were awoken by a visit from Ty and the gang of “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” when they delivered the news that in just a remarkable seven days, they will rebuild their home which burned in a fire.

In December 2004, life was good for the Kibe family after moving from the city to the country to fulfill Shawn’s dream of being a farmer and making a better life for his family of five. With life and business on the farm flourishing, everything seemed perfect until a few days before Christmas 2005 when their house caught on fire. The Kibes returned home just in time to see firemen removing their charred Christmas presents out of the newly broken windows. The family was forced to move into a tiny one bedroom rented camper on their own property that isn’t big enough for camping, let alone living! The three boys split their time between sleeping on the couch or outside in tents. If things could not get any worse, the Kibes are about to lose their temporary home due to their insurance policy. Their only option seems to be to move back to the city and give up their farm.

This farm has not only given the Kibes a place to live; it has given them their salvation and livelihood. It’s up to Ty and the gang to restore the Kibes’ lives back on their beloved farm when they hold a barn raising of their own “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” style.

The episode “Kibe Family” will air during the 2006 season.

The location address is: The Kibe Family, 1175 F Avenue, Tama County, IA 50635

While Ty and the designers, local builder Hubbell Homes of Des Moines and hundreds of volunteers and workers are rebuilding their home, the Kibe family will go on vacation in the Caribbean.

The design team for this episode of “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” will feature team leader Ty Pennington and designers Paul DiMeo, Ed Sanders, Paige Hemmis, and Preston Sharp.

The series is produced by Endemol USA, a division of Endemol Holding. It’s executive-produced by Denise Cramsey. David Goldberg is the president of Endemol USA.

ABC Media Relations:
(Los Angeles) Jonathan Hogan, (818) 460-7016
(New York) Mozell Miley, (212) 456-6444

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Hubbell Homes Joins with T.V. Show to Rebuild Family’s Future

WHAT: ABC’s Emmy-winning reality television show, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, has selected Des Moines builder Hubbell Homes to construct a home for a deserving family in Tama County.

WHEN: Early this morning team leader Ty Pennington and the design team gave the Kibe family a “Good Morning Wake-up Call” that is about to change their lives forever.

Starting today, Hubbell Homes and the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition crew will team up with hundreds of volunteers from Iowa communities to build the Kibes a new home in just one week.

WHO: Builders: Hubbell Homes and ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

Family: Shawn and Amy Kibe and their sons, Kody, 13, Blake, 10, and Christian, 6, of Tama County, Iowa.

BACKGROUND: The Extreme Makeover: Home Edition show selected the Kibe family to receive a brand new home after the family’s farm house was destroyed in a fire just before Christmas in 2005. The Kibes and their three sons now live in a small camper and tents on their farm property.

ACTIVITIES: Sun., Sept. 10 – Mon., Sept. 11
ABC Television Crew Production Days
All Day

Tues., Sept. 12                        
Media Tent Opens                                        
7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Site Grading Begins                                        
All Day

MEDIA INFO:
On-site media tent will be provided from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Tuesday through Saturday, Sept. 12 – Sept. 16, 2006

All media are welcome at the build site. Media must check in at a designated off-site location to receive credentials. This will be strictly enforced and will be the only way for media to gain entry to the site.
Check www.hubbellextreme.com for directions to the off-site check in area. You must wear close-toed shoes, preferably work boots, at the construction site.

Daily press briefings will be held at 10 a.m. Interviews and live broadcasts must be scheduled and approved in advance. Please contact:
Lindsey Kerr
Strategic America        
(515) 208-2486
For more information please visit www.hubbellextreme.com.

About Hubbell Homes
Hubbell Homes is a subsidiary of Hubbell Realty Company, a Des Moines real estate firm since 1856 with over 12 business-operating units. Hubbell Homes completes more than 100 speculative and custom homes each year, including multi-family, single-family and association homes. All homes exceed the EnergySTAR standards and now include optional geothermal heating and cooling. Hubbell’s showcase homes are located in 17 residential communities throughout the Greater Des Moines Metro. Hubbell Realty Company and Hubbell Homes are located at 6900 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines. For more information, call
(515) 991-3010, or visit www.hubbellhomes.com.

About ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, which has won back-to-back Emmy Awards as Best Reality Program (non-competitive), will enter its 4th season on ABC. The program is produced by Endemol USA, a division of Endemol Holding. Denise Cramsey is the executive producer; and David Goldberg is the president of Endemol USA.

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MEDIA PROCEDURES

Media are welcome onsite for the duration of the project! However, specific procedures are in place to assist media with gathering the most relevant information and to help the construct/design teams focus on the task at hand.

Please note the following:

- The site is a closed Construction set. Media will have a tent on-site for event coverage.

- Obtaining press credential: To obtain a press credential (badge), all media must visit the clearly marked media tent. At the tent, each media representative will need to show station/publication credentials and photo identification   

- Press badges must be clearly displayed at all times

- You must wear closed toe shoes at all times

- Interviews with the builders, designers and project managers are an excellent way to supplement your story with visuals and human interest angles. Interviews can be scheduled through the duration of the project. All interviews must be scheduled through the media contacts (listed above). Attempts to interview on-site without permission will result in loss of access to the site.

Photos will be posted daily on the photo gallery section of www.hubbellextreme.com and are available for download. The pictures on both sites will have prior approval for media usage once they are available on the site. Photo credits will be noted on the sites and attribution must be included with any photos used.

For show photos, please log onto www.abcmedianet.com to view available photos. Journalists must be registered at the site to download pictures and there are instructions on the site on how to do that. “After” photos are available at 9:00 p.m. PT following the Sunday episode. For general photo requests, e-mail images’ file #s to photo.request@abc.com. Any questions, contact the ABC Photo Request Line at 818-460-6611.

Daily press briefings will be hosted by various members of the build and design team each morning at 10:00 am. Daily press briefings will include progress and projects completed during the day and evening before, and expected activity for the current day. Also – any interest stories, unique challenges and humorous anecdotes will be shared!

Daily releases will be distributed on-site in the media tent and via email, and will be posted on the Hubbell Homes website at www.hubbellextreme.com. If you would like to ensure that you are on the email list, please make a request at the media tent.

Limited quantities of food and drink are available, but primarily intended for volunteers and staff. We suggest journalists bring their own supplies if they plan to be on-site for long periods of time.

Directions from parking: TBD

Shuttles will transport you between parking and the site.

Questions or clarifications:
Contact:
Rachel Flint                                        
PR Manager, Hubbell Homes                        
515-991-3010                                        
rflint@hubbellrealty.com

Lindsey Kerr
Strategic America
515-208-2486

Please click the red link below to view the map for the location.

Driving directions from Des Moines are as follows:
I-80 East
Hwy 65/330 NE
Hwy 14 North
Hwy 96 East (to Gladbrook)
County Road T47 North
County Road D65 East (go through Lincoln)
F Ave North (F Ave is less than one mile east of Lincoln

Watch the signs and security will direct you from F Ave.

Driving Directions from Waterloo (via Mapquest.com):
Merge onto US-20 W toward CEDAR FALLS
Take the exit
Turn LEFT onto 1ST ST / CR-T55. Continue to follow CR-T55
Turn RIGHT onto 110TH ST
Turn LEFT onto F AVE / CR-T53

Map to Home (PDF)

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2006

MOVE-OUT DAY:
KIBE FAMILY LOOKS FORWARD TO DREAM HOME

A white stretch limousine took Shawn and Amy Kibe and their three children away from their small camper and tents on a farm in Tama County for the last time yesterday.

Today, crews from the ABC-TV program Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and Kibe family and friends are moving the family’s belongings into storage. The Kibes will spend this week vacationing in the Caribbean, courtesy of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. This rural Tama County household is the latest family to be featured on the program, which airs Sunday evenings at 7 p.m. Central time.

The dramatic weeklong transformation of the Kibe home began yesterday with an early morning greeting from team leader Ty Pennington. It ends Sept. 17 with the spectacular reveal of the new home as the family returns for the first time.

Hubbell Homes of Des Moines has accepted the challenge of completing this miraculous seven-day project. Hundreds of local trades people and dozens of area businesses will combine forces to keep construction work flowing smoothly around the clock for the next week.

As the move-out continues today, crews are preparing the family’s rural farmstead to handle the grueling pace of construction. Tomorrow opens the building phase when Pennington leads construction crews in an assault on the old garage and donkey barn, beginning the demolition to make room for the new structure. Foundation work begins later in the day and framing is expected to be completed sometime Wednesday.

Driving directions and daily updates on the project are available on the homebuilder’s website at www.hubbellhomes.com.

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, which has won back-to-back Emmy Awards as Best Reality Program (non-competitive), will enter its 4th season on ABC. The program is produced by Endemol USA, a division of Endemol Holding. Denise Cramsey is the executive producer; and David Goldberg is the president of Endemol USA.

MEDIA ADVISORY NOTES FOR MONDAY, SEPT. 11, 2006

· Demolition of the garage and donkey barn is scheduled to begin at NOON Tuesday. The workers’ parade/charge leading up to this event is commonly called the Braveheart segment in the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition TV show.

· Hubbell Homes of Des Moines, IA, is the builder chosen for this episode of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. www.hubbellhomes.com. Driving directions and daily updates are posted online. All contact with the project must go through Hubbell Homes PR.

· Builders, sub-contractors and donor/sponsors will be available to the media at various times throughout the week. Watch your daily updates for significant contributions by cooperating members of the community.

· The Kibe family is not available for interviews. Occasionally, friends and family will be on the build site. Check with Rachel for interview opportunities.

· Interviews with Extreme Makeover: Home Edition talent are not guaranteed due to the demands of the construction and production schedules, but we will try to accommodate your requests. If you are interested in interviews they must be arranged through the Hubbell Homes PR department and the ABC producers. Please call Rachel.

· Several businesses from across Iowa are providing goods and services for the Kibe family and this project. They will meet the family and present their donations during a news conference scheduled for Monday, September 18, at the homesite.

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Hubbell Homes Builds Dreams Every Day for Iowa Families
ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Showcases Quality and Skill of Builder

Sept. 11, 2006 – Des Moines, IA – It’s not everyday that Hollywood calls an Iowa-based custom home builder to share the news of its selection to build a dream for a Iowa family in need. But that’s exactly what happened to Hubbell Homes when Rick Tollakson, Hubbell President & CEO picked up the phone recently.

ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition first learned of Hubbell Homes through Builder 20, an elite sub-group of the National Association of Home Builders. Several members of the Builder 20 group previously worked with Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. When ABC asked them what builder to seek in Iowa, the answer was simple: Hubbell Homes.

“The best compliment we’ve ever received was from our colleagues in Builder 20 who recommended us for Extreme Makeover,” says Tollakson. “We’re honored and delighted to get to work on such a worthy project.”

Hubbell Homes and its team are about to build a home for Shawn and Amy Kibe and their three sons in Tama County, Iowa. While the main challenge is building a new house in one week, Tollakson notes the experience is also giving Hubbell and its contractors the team-building opportunity of a lifetime.

“When we were approached with the possibility of working on this unique project, it was a simple answer from the beginning. This is a way for us to give back to the community, and it allows us to assist one particular family that has faced nearly a year of extreme difficulties and pull our extraordinary team together for an endurance test which we are committed to not only meet but to exceed expectations,” says Tollakson.

Hubbell Home is one of the top innovative home builders in Central Iowa. It is one of 12 divisions of Hubbell Realty Company, which began in Des Moines in 1855 and has remained a family-owned business ever since. Tollakson is responsible for the strategic operations of all business units of Hubbell Realty Company, including development, asset and property management. He also assists Chairman Jim Hubbell in establishing the company’s financial objectives, policies and goals to ensure the achievement of the company’s business plan for profit and growth.

About Hubbell Homes
Hubbell Homes is a subsidiary of Hubbell Realty Company, a Des Moines real estate firm since 1856 with over 12 business-operating units. Hubbell Homes completes more than 100 speculative and custom homes each year, including multi-family, single-family and association homes. All homes exceed the EnergySTAR standards and now include optional geothermal heating and cooling. Hubbell’s showcase homes are located in 17 residential communities throughout the Greater Des Moines Metro. Hubbell Realty Company and Hubbell Homes are located at 6900 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines. For more information, call (515) 991-3010, or visit www.hubbellhomes.com.

About ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," which has won back-to-back Emmy Awards as Best Reality Program (non-competitive), will enter its 4th season on ABC. The program is produced by Endemol USA, a division of Endemol Holding. Denise Cramsey is the executive producer; and David Goldberg is the president of Endemol USA.

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ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition first learned of Hubbell Homes through Builder 20, an elite sub-group of the National Association of Home Builders. Several members of the Builder 20 group previously worked with Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. When ABC asked them what builder to seek in Iowa, the answer was simple: Hubbell Homes.

Hubbell Homes is one of the top innovative home builders in Central Iowa. It is a subsidiary of Hubbell Realty Company, a Des Moines real estate firm since 1856 with over 12 business-operating units. Hubbell Homes completes more than 100 speculative and custom homes each year, including multi-family, single-family and association homes. All homes exceed the EnergySTAR standards and now include optional geothermal heating and cooling. Hubbell’s showcase homes are located in 17 residential communities throughout the Greater Des Moines Metro.

Since the 1850s Hubbell Realty Company has been a catalyst for growth in Des Moines. It began in 1855 when 16 year old Frederick M. Hubbell arrived in Fort Des Moines with nothing but drive and determination. His vision led him into many different business ventures, including: organizing the first streetcar company in Des Moines, forming Equitable Life Insurance Company of Iowa, investing in railroads, purchasing and developing properties, and forming the Des Moines Water Company.

Hubbell Realty Company was incorporated in 1903 and is owned by the descendents of F.M. Hubbell. Jim Hubbell, III serves as Chairman and Rick Tollakson is the President and Chief Executive Officer.

Hubbell Realty Company offers complete real estate solutions including:

* Hubbell Development - Complete Construction and Development Services
* Hubbell Management - Complete Property Management Services
* CB Richard Ellis/Hubbell Commercial - Commercial Brokerage Services
* Hubbell Homes - Custom, Semi-Custom and Speculative Homes
* Hubbell Communities - Building Communities with the Utmost Care
* Hubbell Renovations - Your Central Iowa Home Improvement Experts
* Conservation Living - Unique Conservation Communities in the Des Moines Area
* Urban Living - Affordable Downtown Living Options in Trendy, Urban Styles
* Kaleidoscope at the Hub - Convenient Downtown Des Moines Shopping and Restaurants
* The Stadium - Pro & Collegiate Sports Apparel and Memorabilia
* Hubbell Golf - Premiere golf courses owned and operated by Hubbell Realty Company
* Johnny's Hall of Fame - Sports bar located in the historic Court Avenue District

Hubbell Realty Company and Hubbell Homes are located at 6900 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines. For more information, call (515) 991-3010, or visit www.hubbellhomes.com.

About ABC

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, which has won back-to-back Emmy Awards as Best Reality Program (non-competitive), will enter its 4th season on ABC. The program is produced by Endemol USA, a division of Endemol Holding. Denise Cramsey is the executive producer; and David Goldberg is the president of Endemol USA.

Hubbell Realty Website

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What happened on Tuesday:

The Braveheart scene was filmed in the morning. Hubbell CEO Rick Tollakson led construction crews and ABC crew to the site for demolition of the garage and donkey shed.

Crews then worked quickly to grade and level the site, and the foundation was poured around XX p.m. Sewer, electric and other utilities were also run to the site.

Anticipated for today's build:

Fireplace Installation

Exterior Electric

Exterior Walls Installed

Plumbing installed.

PHOTOGRAPHY AVAILABLE: Log on to www.abcmedianet.com to view available photos. Journalists must be registered at the site to download pictures and there are instructions on the site on how to do that.

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September 13, 2006

Hubbell's Extreme Makeover House Exterior Nearly Complete

What happened on Wednesday:

Construction ran right on schedule today at the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition site in Gladbrook, Iowa. Crews worked quickly to build the exterior frame and roof for the house as well as complete the first and second stories.

Other accomplishments of the day include the shingling, plumbing ad the installation of Pella windows. Crews are expected to begin pouring asphalt for the driveway and drywalling later tonight.

Anticipated for tomorrow’s build:

Begin Landscaping

Begin Exterior and Interior Painting

Cabinet Installation

Laying Brick for the Fireplace

PHOTOGRAPHY AVAILABLE: Log on to www.abcdmedianet.com to view available photos. Journalists must be registered at the site to download pictures. Downloading instructions are available on the site.

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