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So, just how do you get from Fargo to Fulton?Two years ago, Michelle Hachmann found herself and her two children

in a threatening domestic situation in her native Davenport, Iowa. With few options, she reached out to friends in Fargo, North Dakota, left her belongings, and was whisked away to their home closer to Canada than the Quad Cities.

Today, she is the happy co-proprietor of Michelle’s Co!ee and Ice Cream at 1115 Fourth St. in downtown Fulton, where she serves up fresh java drinks and 24 "avors

of taste-tested ice creams in a corner café #lled with peace, comfort and friendship.

$e unpretentious cafe has the vibe of a huge family room, inviting the community inside to enjoy some fresh brewed co!ee beverages, ice cream, pastries and snacks. $ere’s a large "at-screen TV, a Jenga wooden block game on the windowsill, board games, and a mini golf putting green vying for space among the tables and chairs. Michelle’s is a place of contented conversation and casual relaxation.

As with so many stories, the unlikely journey from Fargo to Fulton was #lled with curious twists and turns.

“Had never been to Fulton, never heard of Fulton,” said James Jackson, Hachmann’s co-proprietor.

Jackson and his wife, Rebecca, both retired after 20 years in the military, had moved to Fargo, where Rebecca was pursuing a pharmaceutical degree. $ey had traveled extensively during their military careers across Europe, Asia and the United States, including a short stint at the Rock Island Arsenal. It was during their tour in the Quad Cities in 2002 that they met and became close friends with Hachmann. $e second Iraqi War intervened, and the Jacksons were re-assigned, but remained in close touch with Hachmann.

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Photos by Alex T. Paschal/River City Living Michelle's Coffee & Ice Cream is owned and operated by Michelle

Hachmann and James Jackson (both left). Pictured: Hachmann, Shayann Cetanyan, 6, Jackson, Darrell, Paula Israel, and Tyler White.

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When Hachmann’s plea for a safe haven came for herself and her two children, the Jacksons responded

quickly and with compassion.Rebecca graduated with her pharmaceutical degree,

and the extended family of !ve decided to move back to the Midwest, where Hachmann could be closer to her parents. After

Rebecca was o"ered a pharmacist position in Clinton, house hunting brought them to Fulton. Economics weighed in. When the Jacksons

discovered that Illinois does not tax pension income, the only decision was !nding a new home in Fulton to accommodate the family. During the house hunt, the family was surprised by the number of

downtown buildings available in Fulton. After working with a realtor,Jackson asked for a good place to have co"ee and think about their housing options – only to discover that no co"ee shop existed.

Having worked in food services, Hachmann wasintrigued by the idea of opening a co"ee shop in one of the

empty buildings, and within hours she had her eye on the empty storefront on Fourth Street. #e blended family decided that rather

than choose a conventional home, they would buy the historic down-town building, live upstairs and open a business on the !rst $oor.A curious onlooker, when inquiring about the venture, asked whether

they would consider adding ice cream. It seemed the city’s two ice cream shops had closed. It was a quick and easy decision.

“We were encouraged to buy into the downtown and help with the downtown development and to sell ice cream as well as

co"ee,” Jackson recalled. “And they asked if we could be open in 90 days for Dutch Days on May 3, 2013.”

Frantic restoration began. #e style was kept simple, but incorporated historic elements of the building. A custom metalwork ice cream cone was crafted by Ben Eshelman at

Kustom Metal just across the street. Bricking was exposed. Floors re-done.

Michelle’s Co"ee and Ice Cream opened its doors in time for Dutch Days with a sign heralding that “Ice Cream Is Back in Fulton.”

Since opening, the café has received the Clinton Herald’s 2013 Reader’s Choice Awards in both the Ice Cream and Co"ee categories.

Now safe and happily settled, the Jacksons and Hachmannarephilosophical about the adventure.

“It’s less about a business than it is about a lifestyle,” Jackson explained. “It is certainly nice to turn a pro!t, but because

of our two military pensions and Rebecca’s pharmacy income, there is not a need to “push” the products or

have a signi!cant mark-up.Community service as well as personal

enjoyment are far more important.” And that’s how you get from

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Tyler White gets the espresso machine going

for a cappuccino drink.

The drinks can be made hot or iced.Michelle Hachmann with daughter Shayann Cetanyan, 6, displays her favorite sundae in an edible bowl.

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More than that, husband-and-wife team D.J. and Melinda James, who started the Clinton business 4 years ago, have striven to make it much more.

“We have the best ribs in Clinton!” he says with pride.Melinda smiles, adding, “!ey’re so good!”!e southern-style smoked ribs are made in-house by

D.J., who tops them o" with a secret sweet sauce.“All of the food here is excellent,” he said, “but I’d say

that’s everybody’s favorite.”Melinda’s Chicken George might be a close second place

among the favorite dishes at Gil’s.!e front of the building, which seats about 140, is a

restaurant and bar that opens to a large patio, where an ad-ditional 100 guests can be seated comfortably.

Gil’s is open daily for lunch and dinner, except on Sundays. !e daily menu features burgers, BLTs, pork tenderloin and steak sandwiches. !e menu also includes #sh, chicken, steaks, salads, tacos, chicken wings and a lot of appetizers.

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super-super-stretch Excursion limousine to have available for rent.

“We do a lot of weddings,” he said, “and it just made sense to o!er that, too.”

"ey have a variety of wedding packages, some of which include guest shuttles and airport transportation for the hon-eymooners.

“We like to have a little of everything for customers,” he said.

To make it easier for guests to visit neighboring businesses, Wild Rose Casino, and the Hampton Inn, they installed a walking bridge over the deep culvert that separates them. Before, those who patronized each business had to drive to the buildings that are only a few feet away.

O!ered at a discounted rate for charities and fundraising events, the ballroom can accommodate about 400 guests. D.J. said it is just one small thing they feel they can do for the com-munity.

“We’ve had tournaments for bags, di!erent charity events, traveling baseball teams, trivia night for the showboat. We like to help the community out,” D.J. said. “In the main dining room, we sometimes have karaoke at night, just for fun, too.”

"ose who rent the ballroom can bring in bands or deejays. "e room has its own bar and dance #oor.

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Story continued from page 11


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Wendy’s background is in interior design. She graduated from She"eld School of Design and has 18 years experience. Consultations for home design are available by appointment.

She loves o!ering upscale items for hometown prices.“You can buy gifts and home décor, purses and jewelry, and many other items

in here for $20 to $25 every day,” she said, “even though I see those same items in bigger cities for twice or three times as much!”

She likes to keep the stock moving, and keep fresh, new items coming in regularly. She also helps clients to #nd specialty items that she might have carried in the past or that they’ve seen in other stores.

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Everything a gal could want – from stationery, cards, screen prints towels, serving pieces, lamps, lanterns, statuary, plaques, hats and purses, candles, pictures or frames, artisan items and trendy jewelry, to customized silk $oral arrangements – is housed within the antique walls of this very special boutique. A $oral design specialist comes into the shop twice each week and works with customers to create one-of-a-kind $oral arrangements that will complement a home or business décor.

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“It’s just a fun community event,” said Jude Holesinger, a member of the festival committee. “It’s sort of a kicko" to full. And it’s the last hurrah for outdoor fun, the last big event before Christmas.”

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‘YOU HAVE TO GIVE BACK’BY CASSANDRA ZIMMERMAN


Barb Suehl-Janis’ love for her community is evident every day in her actions.

Owner of Windmill Realty in Fulton, she and her husband, Leon-ard, have created an atmosphere of giving back to the city of Fulton, where she has lived for 34 years.

She works in the gift shop at Mercy North in Clinton, where she provides communion to the sick at the hospital. She hopes to create a sense of commu-nity through her by helping others.

!e couple deliver mobile meals on !ursdays to people who have dif-"culty leaving their homes.

Janis, 65, has also made quite an impact by spearheading events that bene"t the Wounded Warrior Project. Her involvement began with words from a dear friend and Fulton resident, Dickie Bullers.

A veteran, Bullers was the head cook for the annual Christmas Dinner at the Fulton Fire Station.

His idea, according to Janis, came after a visit to the VA Hospital in Iowa City.

“He said: ‘We need to do something. !ey can’t make a living for them-selves. Some are missing limbs and are su#ering from PTSD. I feel guilty being here just because my ticker isn’t working right,’” she recalled. “I agreed that something needed to be done, but he was adamant. He picked the date, Oct. 20. But, tragically, he died after a fall from a bicycle before the event. I had to do it for him.”

!is year’s event will happen on Sept. 26 with headliner Coupe DeVille.Attended by veterans, soldiers, and community members, the event will

include food, according to Janis, and everyone is always welcome.!e "rst year the event goal was $15,000 to bene"t the Wounded War-

riors Project, But it was even more successful that Janis had anticipated, raising $19,200.

Leonard and Barb’s annual Pasta Dinner, held every year in April, pro-vides support for Special Olympics athletes.

!e idea of giving back has resonated with the group, according to Barb.“Several of our athletes hope to help with the Wounded Warrior Project,”

she said, “ to give back to the community that has helped them so much.”Her community involvement impacts many facets of the community

throughout the year.She is secretary for Fulton Kiwanis Club, which also helps families in

need during the holidays. !e Kiwanis Club buys clothing and participates in the caring tree, which allows area residents in need to give their children gifts.

!e club also buys school lunches for grade school and middle school children whose families have di$culty paying for meals.

!e Annual Christmas Dinner, supported by Exelon, provides free meals each year on Christmas Day at the Fulton Fire Station. More than 300 meals are served, and 150 are delivered to Fulton residents who can’t leave their homes. !e meal is free, but donations are welcome.

Barb is also active in her church, the Prince of Peace Parish in Clinton.As the chief cook for the past 25 years for the Fall Salad Luncheon,

Janis has helped the church raise $3,000 to $4,000 to help heat the church throughout the winter.

Several area associations over the past two decades have rewarded Janis’s e#orts.

She was named Red Cross Philanthropist of the Year by the Gateway Area Red Cross. Her work with the Wounded Warrior Project earned her Recognition of Service Award from the association.

!e Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce named her the volunteer of the year in 2001-02. She was also the Fulton Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the Year in 2013.

She has twice held the position of Fulton Kiwanis President, in 1995-96 and in 2009-10.

And in 2013 she was the Fulton Dutch Days Grand Marshal.She has been overwhelmed by the support that she has received from the

residents of Fulton.“Windmill Realty was named as such as a tribute to the strong Dutch

heritage in Fulton,” she explained. “!e city is embellished with wonderful Dutch people. I’m happy to be living in the community and to have been accepted like I have been.

“You just can’t take from the community; you have to give back, and that is the message that my husband and I hope to support.” s

Fulton resident creates sense of community by helping others

Photos by Alex T. PaschalRiver City LivingBarb Suehl-Janis and her husband, Leonard, have created an atmosphere of giving back to the city of Fulton, where she has lived for 34 years.

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Pampered. Oh, the bliss of being indulged.At Shear Class in Fulton, hair and nail clients have discovered it’s all about the

experience, and that experience is about to get even better.!is fall, the salon will open an expanded full-service nail spa, promising to o"er a

truly luxurious experience.“We like to think of it as ‘city chic,’” said Megan Jones, who owns Shear Class with

her husband, Brian. “!e nail spa will have its own separate space with a soft, feminine décor.”

Already well underway, the petal pink- and pearl-tinted retreat will welcome clients into a fashionable and relaxing nail spa with soft, muted lighting. Sta"ed by a full-service nail technician, the spa will specialize in shellac nail gel applications as well as traditional manicure and pedicure services. !e space will accommodate two massaging pedicure chairs as well as two nail stations.

!e hair salon will receive a makeover as well.In keeping with “city chic,” clients will be welcomed into a casually classy sitting area,

complete with a tufted leather sofa and co"ee bar. !e theme will be carried through to a beautifully designed quartz-topped appointment counter. Rich wood #oors and carefully appointed client stations, separated by glass block ledges, promise each visitor privacy, yet a spacious, light-$lled space.

What will not change is the special treatment clients have come to enjoy.“Shear Class strives for excellence in all we do. !is means longer scalp massages dur-

ing shampooing, complimentary hand massages during chemical hair processing, and complimentary make-up touch-ups after services,” Jones explained. “It is rewarding to see a client look in the mirror and love what they see.”

!e décor isn’t all that’s trending at Shear Class.“All of our stylists pursue continuing education in all of the latest trends and styles,”

Jones said. “Ombré and Balayage are huge trends right now.”Both techniques are gaining in popularity and take skilled stylists to achieve the

desired results.Ombré refers to the gradual lightening of hair strands, usually fading from a darker

color near the roots to a lighter one at the ends. It can be either very striking or subtle, depending on the technique and level of lightness.

Balayage is French, meaning “to sweep.” Rather than horizontal highlighting strokes, the stylist “sweeps” color vertically with the tip of the highlight brush on only the front of the hair. !is technique creates natural, sun kissed highlights.

“We are also seeing vivid colors as well as pastel and smoky blondes.” Jones shared. Other trends are women going from short to long hair, straight to curly, and light blondes to vibrant reds and deep browns.

Jones is eager to share some tips to keep your hair looking its best after you leave the solon. She o"ered these suggestions:

Cold Shower – After conditioning, rinse hair with cold water to avoid dry, frizzy hairBetter hold – Insert bobby pins with the wavy side closest to the your head for a

$rmer gripGet to know a round brush! – A round brush can make styling your hair a breeze“It’s rewarding being able to make a di"erence in our clients’ lives by giving them

con$dence, making them feel completely cared for, and establishing friendships with them,” Jones said. “It is our personal mission to make sure every client who walks out our door feels wholly cared for, listened to, appreciated and more con$dent than when they walked in. We’re here to accentuate the inner and outer beauty of all our clients and committed to making a lovely impression in someone’s life.”

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According to Jason Maresca of Independent Energy Systems in Clinton, Iowa, Independent Energy Systems has been installing ground and roof renewable energy systems for the past 3 years in Illinois and Iowa.

Many homeowners are turning to the use of solar panels to lower energy costs. Solar requires less maintenance and is about half the cost to install. Solar panels, installed to capture the most sunlight throughout the day, have a warranty of 25 years from by IES.

“We have installed about 12 systems and still have several projects left to do this year,” Maresca reported. “Word of mouth has really helped to get the word out there about solar energy.

"is according to the Department of Energy, solar energy has “more than doubled the U.S. supply of solar power from 2008 to 2012.”

"e interest in solar energy has also made this type of renewable energy more a#ordable for everyone, including those in the Clinton and Fulton areas.

"is increase has “reduced solar energy installation costs by more than 30 percent,” according to www.energy.gov.

Two systems are most commonly used for homes and businesses."e Solar Photovoltaic system allows sunlight to convert to

electricity after being absorbed by the solar panels. "at energy is either used in the building or sent to the electricity grid. "is system can operate independently or in conjunction with the electrical grid. Solar "ermal collectors trap heat from sunrays, which is transferred to a storage system.

According to the Illinois Solar Energy Association, this system has been used successfully in Illinois for decades.

A second system builds solar energy use into the home’s design.

"is system uses south-facing windows and thick materials to “ab-sorb, store, and slowly release the sun’s heat within a well insulted shell,“ according to www.illinoissolar.org.

According to the ISEA, “A study by the Appraisal Institute re-ports a home’s value increases $20 for every $1 reduction in annual energy bills.”

Other forms of renewable energy used in Illinois are wind, geo-thermal, $owing water, concentrated solar, and biomass.

"e state has recognized the potential for wind resources. Accord-ing to www.illinoissolar.org: “Illinois’ !rst utility-scale wind energy project began generating 50 megawatts of power in 2004. Nearly a dozen more wind farms are proposed in Illinois, with several poised for development.”

Just 1.5 megawatts can produce enough electricity for about 330 homes, according to www.wind-watch.org.

Geothermal systems use ground heat and air heat during the summer and winter seasons to normalize temperatures within homes.

However, solar energy might be most useful for smaller projects such as homes because of the lack of maintenance and installation costs.

Various grants and incentive programs have been implemented in Illinois to promote the installation and use of renewable resources. Independent Energy Systems works with the states of Iowa and Il-linois to lower costs through the use of such programs.

Because of several factors, including government incentives, inter-est in investing in a solar energy system has increased in the area over the past several years.

“People can save pretty much what your electric bill costs with the exception of the meter charge,” Maresca said. “Solar energy helps people save the environment and reduce their carbon foot-print. It is just the right decision.”s

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While the initial cost of installing panels might be shocking, several grant and incentive options are available, according to Brian. !e programs he used to assist in installing the arrays required a home inspection to ensure that the home was Green Star compliant, including energy-e"cient appliances, lighting, and windows.

For Brian, the most important part in beginning the process was to understand his family’s own energy usage. Energy usage is important for anyone considering using renewable energy resources, as the amount of payback is directly related to the number of arrays needed.

“While the initial cost is signi#cant to some, those who are thinking about installing these need to understand that they have a 2- to 5-year payback rate with rebates and a 25-year warranty,” Brian said. “!ey also only require adjusting twice a year for sun angles: once at spring equinox and once at fall equinox. I do not have to clean them or remove snow.”

Land use is also imperative as the panels have to be unobstruct-ed to the south, which is why the home’s front yard has no trees.

For homeowners and businesses interested in solar panels, smaller options can be mounted on a roof. Brian chose solar panels over wind generators for several reasons.

“!e solar panels are environmentally friendly and not land obtrusive like wind generators,” he said. “!ere is also not enough wind here to create the type of energy needed. With the solar panels, even on a cloudy day I make energy.”

Energy generation varies throughout the year, depending on the length of daylight. During the summer, the Glaszes build up a credit, which is used throughout the winter to help meet their greater energy needs.

Brian hopes to add eight more arrays in the coming years to lessen energy costs for his grain bins.

!e Glaszes interest in renewable energy has also echoed in other ways. To avoid the use of fossil fuels, a corn burner, using corn from his own #elds, heats the workshop. Most important, the family has greatly decreased electricity bills while being able to run everything as if the home were on an electricity grid.

Before switching to solar, the Glaszes spent about $3,000 a year on electricity. By using solar renewable energy, the family has decreased the monthly bill to an average of $32, or $384 a year.

!e savings are much more than monetary, as the Glasz family is able to enjoy their home while limiting their impact on the environment. s

The Glaszes system does not have batteries to store unused extra energy,

but rather puts it back into the grid. This earns the family credits.

With tax rebates received for building the alternative energy system, the Glaszes expect to have the panels paid off in 2-5 years.

Brian and Michelle Glasz of Dewitt, Iowa, have found a way to capitalize on their energy usage through

solar panels. The farm has four panels that run the house and eight others to run the corn-drying bins.

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Anytime Fitness owner Chip Staebel, a former golf pro, understands the importance of encouragement and ac-

countability in reaching health and !tness goals. He and manager Robin Kelley are dedicated to helping their members with personalized !tness and nutrition plans to improve lives.

Staebel opened the Clinton, Iowa, site after realizing that many people living in the area near his gym needed and wanted such a facil-ity. Since 2011, he has traveled between his Rock Falls and Clinton sites from his home in Sterling.

"e Anytime Fitness gym o#ers a hands-on approach to training, regular access to personal trainers, or help with setting and achieving goals. It o#ers all this and more in a non-intim-idating setting.

Rates are set for various situations, from annual or short-term memberships, monthly plans, and special rates for singles, couples, groups and students. "e gym o#ers specials every month for new members.

Each new client gets consultation with a personal trainer upon signing up, as well as access to the gym and Anytime Fitness websites for educational and instructional information. Some services on the website o#er nutritional information, personalized eating menus, and speci!c exercise plans that will help clients reach their personal goals. "ey o#er “Bootcamp,” Core and Balance Training, Yoga and other types of classes regularly.

“We want to be your neighborhood gym with a home-away-from-home feel,” Staebel said. “We o#er very a#ordable rates and a friendly, sociable environment.”

Kelley, who has been manager for more than 2 years in Clinton, echoes that sentiment.

“I’ve seen new clients come in and soon they’re friends, then more like family,” she said. “I love meeting all the new people, sharing their stories and encouraging their success. It’s like seeing my family every day.”

She adds that seeing successful weight loss or gain and improved health is to watch lives change before her eyes.

During September, Anytime Fitness will o#er two free classes with membership: "e !rst class

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Anytime Fitness in Clinton has been at current location at 1320 N. 11th St. since January 2013

Robin Kelly (left), the club manager, and Chip Staebell, the owner, stand

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Personal trainer Matt Holley, 22, of Clinton, does pull ups at the Anytime Fitness gym.

Photos by Michael Krabbenhoeft/River CIty LivingDale Loeffelholz, of Clinton, exercises on an

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Dillion Chase, 18, of Clinton exercises at Anytime Fitness.

Personal trainer Zachary Knight, 19, of Clinton, does bicep curls at

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