Iowa AgrAbility

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IN THIS EDITION:
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AGRABILITY UPDATE
STUBBE BATTLES BACK FROM CRASH
NEWS FROM ISU EXTENSION
RESOURCES TO KNOW ABOUT
PEER SUPPORT UPDATE
UPCOMING EVENTS
READER SURVEY
QUOTE OF THE MONTH

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AGRABILITY UPDATE
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Iowa AgrAbility: Innovations That Work for Home and Farm is a program that
helps farm families affected by disabilities to adapt their homes and
farms. The program helps families:
       -modify tools, equipment, and machinery,
       -make home and farm buildings more accessible, and
       -find services that meet specific needs.

Iowa AgrAbility is a joint effort of Iowa State University Extension and
the Farm Family Rehabilitation Management (FaRM) Program of the Easter Seal
Society of Iowa, Inc.

For more information about the Iowa AgrAbility Project see our website at
http://www.exnet.iastate.edu/Pages/housing/other/agrability/

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STUBBE BATTLES BACK FROM CRASH
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Ken Stubbe had always loved flying. In l994 Ken got a pilot's license, and
started building his own plane; a Kitfox which is assembled from a kit of steel
tubing, aluminum, and wood wings covered with Dacron. His wife, Sally,
helped build the plane, especially with the wings.

Ken first flew his plane January 26, l998. Ken and Sally liked to fly
slowly and watch the countryside below, landing at small rural airports.
They also enjoyed fly-ins.

July l2, l998 Ken and his father went to a fly-in at Traer. They planned
to go to Oelwein, but had an engine problem. Ken checked the engine and it
seemed to be OK., so they taxied again and floated 60 feet above the
ground. However, the engine quit. He steered away from the crowd before
the plane crumpled on the ground. Ken, soaked in fuel, was able to crawl
away and hollered for his Dad to get out before he heard the explosion.
Ken was severely burned. Ken's father died in the accident.

Ken had ten operations, spent three months in Iowa City and two and a half
months in rehab at Covenant in Waterloo. He was left with terrible
scarring. Ken is able to walk, but with a lot of effort. He works at his
job when he feels up to it, or he is able to work at home. Ken is also
involved with AgrAbility's Freewheeler's Support Group in Northeast Iowa.
He credits his wife, who is a nurse, his mother, doctors, nurses, first
responders, and his faith for his life today. He would like to fly again.

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NEWS FROM EXTENSION
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Questions about your lawn or garden? Call Iowa State University Extension's
Hortline at 515-294-3108. Horticulture Specialists are available to answer
your Horticulture questions. Summer hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Fall through Spring hours are 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

Questions can also be answered by electronic mail. Questions will be
answered as soon as possible. hortline@iastate.edu

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RESOURCES TO KNOW ABOUT
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IOWA ABLE FOUNDATION
The Iowa Able Loan Program is a collaborative effort of: First National Bank,
InfoTech (a service of the Iowa Program for Assistive Technology) and the Iowa
Able Foundation.

The Iowa Able Loan Program was established to make low-interest, long-term
loans available to individuals or their families, living in Iowa. Money
borrowed through the Loan Program may be used to purchase equipment, or to
make modifications to enhance the independence of people with disabilities
in their homes, at work, or in their communities.

Applicants must first contact InfoTech for a referral to the Iowa Able Loan
Program. Loan applicants then work directly with First National Bank.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate basic credit-worthiness (although
collateral may not be required).

For more information contact:

Iowa Able Foundation
InfoTech
University Hospital School
100 Hawkins Drive RM 5384
Iowa City, Iowa 52242-1011
319-356-0550(Voice/TTY)
l-800-33l-3027 (Voice/TTY)

SIT AND BE FIT
Sit and Be Fit airs on Iowa Public Television each Saturday and Sunday
morning 6:00 a.m.- 6:30 a.m. The show's host demonstrates exercises, most
of which are done in a chair. The program can be recorded and done the
rest of the week.

TO EVERYTHING THERE IS A SEASON...

"To Everything There is a Season...A Guide for Caregivers of Farmers and
Ranchers with Disabilities" is a resource package featuring an encouraging
45-minute videotape with advice from caregivers, assistive teachnology
specialists, and experts. Additionally a written resource and brochure are
included to provide advice, encouragement, resources and assistive
technology ideas for caregivers.

"To Everything There is a Season" may be borrowed from the AgrAbility
office. To checkout this resource please send your name address and phone
number to: Laura Werner, AgrAbility Program Specialist, 1094 LeBaron Hall,
Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011; or email to: x1laura@exnet.iastate.edu.

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PEER SUPPORT UPDATE
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Here's what's happening with Peer Support Groups throughout the state.

The Freewheeler's Peer Support (Northeast Iowa) meeting was held July l0 in
New Hampton. Sixteen people attended the meeting. Faye & Ed Walter and
Carole VanCleave served a delicious lunch. Leonard Barloon and Luvern
Tilkes played their concertinas. Collette Ruth and Mabel Zeran spoke about
Adults, Inc. Everyone had a good time and a good visit.

Freewheeler's Peer Support Group (Northeast Iowa)
Saturday, September 18, 1999 12:00 Noon
Guttenburg Care Center
Lunch will be served by the nursing home (Donation appreciated)
We will then play Bingo with the residents
JOIN US!
For more information contact:
Carmen Schacht
319-547-2932
cschacht@powerbank.net

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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Northeast Iowa Artists' Open Studio Tour
October 23 & 24, 1999 10 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Tour includes 34 different Northeast Iowa artist's studios at 19 locations.
Some studios are handicapped accessible.

For More Information:

Margaret Davis: 319-382-5911
Winneshiek County Tourism: 1-800-463-4692
Write: DRAC, PO Box 157, Decorah, IA 52101
e-mail:drac@artsdecorah.hypermart.net
http://artsdecorah.hypermart.net

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READER SURVEY
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We want to know what our readers are thinking! Please send your comments on
the following questions to agrability@exnet.iastate.edu.

Q-1: How would you rate the usefulness of this newsletter?
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Q-2: What would you like to see added to this newsletter to make it more useful?

Q-3: What events in your area would you like other readers to know about?

Q-4: What tips/ideas/suggestions/concerns would you like to share with
other readers?

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QUOTE OF THE MONTH
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Don't set your goals by what others deem important. Only YOU know what is
best for you.
-Anonymous

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This electronic newsletter from the Iowa AgrAbility Project will be sent
monthly to AgrAbility families and other interested individuals. Please
send comments and suggestions to:
E-mail: agrability@exnet.iastate.edu
Phone: Iowa State University Answerline at 1-800-262-3804
TDD: 1-800-854-1658.