Emma Palova, born in Czech Republic, is an author, a writer, a screenwriter, a journalist, a photographer, a designer and the founder of Emma Blogs, LLC, based in Lowell, Michigan.
Currently, she is working on her memoir "Greenwich Meridian" which she intends to turn into a screenplay.
Palova started her blog EW Emma's Writings at http://emmaplova.com in support of the publication of her memoir in January, 2013.
The blog has grown into a passion and a company that designs blogs for other people under the umbrella of Emma Blogs.
Palova is a prolific online publisher open to new ideas and to new horizons. A natural innovator, Palova loves to create progressive brands into the future. Check out her inspirational post "Desert epiphany" and the authors page on About_me and on Facebook.
I am looking forward to seeing you around the greater Grand Rapids area and on my blog.
I am seeking an agent or a publisher for the memoir that I intend to publish for my mom Ella's 80 birthday on Aug. 23.
I celebrated my fourth anniversary on the WordPress publishing platform on Jan. 15th, 2017 with more than 1,000 followers and 500 plus posts.
Love always,
Emma
Here is something that I put together for the board and the membership of the Fallasburg Historical Society (FHS) about Facebook status. Please share this with all.
Social media: Facebook
The most popular social media platform is Facebook. However it’s far from being the only one. Although it may be the most user friendly, Facebook moves a lot of data while twitter limits posts to 140 characters. It does allow for pictures. Recently, twitter has merged with LinkedIn, the biggest professional career social media site.
Both have news feeds based on your friends or followers.
Anything you post stays on your wall or timeline. You can check other people’s timelines to see what they have been up to.
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To open an account on Facebook go to https://www.facebook.com. Enter your email and pick a password. And you can start posting. The most effective posts are short…
Lowell, MI- As the leaves turn burning red and the nights grow longer, the forgotten Fallasburg village sleeps its dream from the 1830s.
It was a dream of pioneer John Wesley Fallass who founded the village in 1837 to have a bustling place. He built a mill in 1839 in the village and began manufacturing flour and lumber. By 1850 the village boasted a grist mill and a sawmill that housed a chair factory. The chair factory may be one of the first furniture factories in the Grand Rapids area.
The road into the Fallasburg historical district from the north.
The bustling lumbering village also had a stone-mason, a pair of blacksmiths, horse barns, a hotel and tavern, two general stores, post office, distillery, school, a cemetery and a tannery.
It became a main stage route from Ionia to Grand Rapids, and a thriving…
Hey,Check out the Fallasburg Historical Society mobile app I just used! Powered by Como: http://www.como.com
I truly love the app. It has all the features including contacts, photos, video, forms, about, twitter and facebook feeds. I have a splitting headache from building it, but I am 90 percent there.
I have my own Emma Palova app and I am working on the Fallasburg Historical Society app. Follow us as we move into the future.
From obscurity to social media & eblitz, FHS launches E-newsletter Fallasburg Today on 10-1-2015
By Emma Palova
Lowell, MI- The Fallasburg Historical Society (FHS) has emerged from a forgotten 1830s pioneer village of the past as a leader of historic preservation into the future. The vibrant society has 50 years of experience in the field, an active board, volunteers, members, sponsors and supporters.
The FHS president Ken Tamke took the lead in getting the society on the fast track with social media marketing and blogging after a stagnant struggle to increase public awareness.
The first Fallasburg Today newsletter is out
The FHS website at fallasburg.org with a Facebook page plug-in and a donate paypal button is stocked with good information, but lacks the dynamics and connectivity of blogging and social media blitz.
“Our goal is to double the membership and increase the participation in our events,” said Tamke, “to build…
Note: This is another installment in a feature series about Inspiring Women. It is dedicated to all women who are trying to make a difference and better other people’s lives, as well as their own. In putting together this feature series, I was inspired by several moments in life that in particular stand out.
No.1 A dedication of a Relax, mind, body & soul book by Barbara Heller from my son Jake: “I dedicate this to my inspiring and motivational mother.” Kuba
No. 2 While on a story prior to Mother’s Day, I dropped in at Ace Bernard Hardware to talk about the prizes with owner Charlie Bernard. We talked also about the Lowell Area Chamber and its director Liz Baker.
“You know what I like about Liz, she keeps re-inventing herself,” Bernard said.
No. 3 Again on a story prior to the International Women’s Day I talked to Sow Hope president Mary Dailey Brown.
“If you want to make a difference in this world, seriously consider helping impoverished women. Helping women is the key to unlocking poverty.”
No. 4 At a parents teacher conference at Cherry Creek Elementary in Lowell in mid 1990s: “Mrs. Pala, we do not give up,” teacher Karen Latva said.
Station Salon owner makes her dream come true
By Emma Palova
Lowell, MI- For Nancy DeBoer it has been a lifelong dream of having her own business.
After completing education at the Jordan College hair school, DeBoer started learning the ropes of the beauty business at the Artisan salon in Rockford in 1989. While still in school, DeBoer worked at the Artisan as a receptionist getting her feet wet.
Nancy DeBoer at Station Salon in Lowell.
“I learned from the older stylists techniques that I still use today,” she said. “It was a good first job experience.”
DeBoer worked there for seven years and then took a break to raise her children. She still did hair for friends and family and in late 1990s moved to Lowell.
DeBoer was hired at Salon 206 where she stayed for 13.5 years getting ready to open her own beauty shop.
“I’ve always wanted to own my business,” she said. “I had a large clientele build up that followed me. I was ready, it was the right time in my life.”
Children were grown up and husband Andrew, who owns Inside Movement indoor rock climbing gym in Byron Center, was encouraging all along. Andrew, a farrier or horse shoer, has been self-employed his entire life.
Nancy DeBoer at work styling.
DeBoer realized her dream on Nov. 3 of 2012. The chic Station Salon opened in the prime downtown area in a historical building located at 214 E. Main.
“I’ve always liked this building,” said DeBoer. “I saw a potential of a salon. I wanted something unique.”
She wasn’t sure about the name for a unique salon inside a unique building.
“It came to me in a dream,” she said.
Moreover there used to be a train station nearby, so the name fit like a glove. So, Station Salon was born out of hard work, persistence and determination.
“I work hard,” DeBoer said. “I am here a lot to make sure things stay positive.”
Being a client of both, first Salon 206 and then Station Salon, I’ve observed both salons over the years. In 2014, our bridal party had hair done at the Station Salon. It was perfect. Hairstylist Lynn Mitchell has always accommodated my unpredictable needs for beauty.
The atmosphere at Station Salon is genuine and without pretense. The bubbly stylists engage in conversations with clients.
“Have you been to the BBQ restaurant next door?” asked Mitchell. “It’s the talk of the town.”
We chat about our families or travel, and Station Salon feels like a big extended family.
The biggest challenge for DeBoer was bringing the historic building up to code.
“There were quite a bit of renovations needed,” said DeBoer. “I did all the design and painting myself.”
Fogged up Bridal & Princess Boutique words.
DeBoer enjoyed the advantage of having an established clientele from Salon 206.
“The girls came from the previous salon with their clientele,” said DeBoer.
The crew went into the Grand Opening in 2012 strong with the economic downturn behind them, and a whole new future in front of them.
“We were ready to open,” she said.
The salon employs eight stylists including DeBoer and she plans to hire a new stylist. Massage therapist Myrtis Thut is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
The biggest challenge for the salon crew are the holidays, although the salon stays steady busy year round.
“We get appointments pre-booked,” she said. “The first three years were good with continued growth.”
DeBoer learned how to run the business from seminars and from husband Andy.
As in any workplace, one of the major challenges remains stress.
“I focus on working hard to make it the best salon I can,” she said. “I am positive, easy going, and I am present as an owner.”
But, most of all DeBoer still loves her job.
“I love being able to connect with people every day,” she said.
Station Salon supports the performing arts at the Lowell Area Schools.
“We do the hair for musicals,” DeBoer said. “It is a fun creative outlet. We get to do crazy hair.”
Strange things happen at beauty salons, including this one. One Saturday, a bridal party was in the salon to get their hair done.
Suddenly, in the fogged up windows appeared the words Bridal & Princess Boutique in a neat font. The windows had fogged up before, but nothing was there, according to DeBoer.
“It’s a lot of work,” she said. “I feel very fortunate and blessed that I’ve been able to do what I’ve always wanted to do. I love being in the center of town and I love the character of the building.”
DeBoer plans continued growth and involvement in the community.
“We want to be a part of the community of Lowell,” she said.
Station Salon will be on Girls Night Out this fall on Oct. 15.
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