Love always as we enter this very important week in January for the entire world. I arrived from a trip to Stipa in Czech Republic last night. It was a whirlwind of events in memory of my late Aunt Marta who passed away on Jan.7, 2017 in Zlin. Follow me on my journey into the Konecny family saga as depicted in the memoir “Greenwich Meridian ” Copyright 2017. @EmmaPalova @greenwichmeridian @konecnysaga
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Lowell Showboat closes to public
By Emma Palova
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Lowell, MI – Looking from her chamber office window on a chilly January afternoon, executive director Liz Baker has a clear picture of the Lowell Showboat still decked out in its Christmas glory.
There’s the mailbox for letters to the Santa and the big sugar canes, garlands and Christmas figurines. The archway is decorated with pink garland.
“The showboat is iconic,” Baker said. “It’s been a part of so many people’s lives.”
The fifth replica of a Mississippi steamboat, has served as the Lowell Area Chamber’s logo for the last 20 years, until the chamber adopted a new one.
In the official press release, city manager Mike Burns stated the need to close the Showboat to the public as of Jan. 4, 2017 for safety reasons.
“The Robert E. Lee’s long history and tradition in the community has made this a very difficult decision,” he said.
However, the committee “Rebuild the Lowell Showboat” has already been preparing to replace the Showboat with a new structure.
“We’ve been preparing for this,” Baker said. “There is going to be a new structure that will somewhat resemble the old Showboat.”
The committee expects to submit formal application to the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) by the end of the month.
The new lower maintenance structure will sit on a platform dock to prevent rotting in water.
The current Showboat, although closed to the public, is not going anywhere.
“It will stand there until we’re ready to put the new structure out there,” Baker said. “The chamber will continue to maintain it.”
The Showboat has been an integral part of the Lowell community and its citizens. Over the last 85 years, it has served as the major venue for entertainment, and as a backdrop for the Sizzlin’ Summer concert series, the Riverwalk Festival and the Lowell Christmas festivities.
Santa posed with children for the last time on the Showboat during Christmas festivities in december of 2016.
“Things deteriorate,” said Baker, “our hope is to create a different structure with some of the old elements like the smoke stacks, and better use of space. It will serve the same purpose.”
According to Baker, the Showboat, owned by the city, has outlived similar venues.
“It is our shared belief that the current structure built in 1979 has served us well, it has outlived its expected lifespan,” said Burns.
The “Rebuild the Lowell Showboat” committee will be hosting an informational meeting on Jan. 19th at 7 p.m. at the city hall seeking input from the residents.
It is the hope of the committee, to have a new structiure in place in 2018.
“The Showboat is is iconic, but it is also our future,” said Baker.
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Have a healthy outlook on 2017.
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Healthy outlook on 2017
Healthy body starts with a healthy mind
By Emma Palova
EW Emma’s Writings
Lowell, MI- I am looking forward to a healthy new year 2017 that begins with us. It’s not about what 2017 has in store for us, but what we have in store for 2017.
Physical health starts with a healthy mind of having a positive outlook on each day ahead of us. Even though 2016 is gone, we draw on its strengths, not weaknesses. We let the past powerful moments carry us forward, no matter how low or high they were.
We transform them into a new physical, emotional and spiritual entity. With a healthy mind we can tackle anything. A sick mind produces a sick body, and vice versa.
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Best wishes into 2017, a sincere thank you for 2016 to all my readers around the world.
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I would like to wish everyone a very happy New Year 2017. May all your dreams come true in the upcoming year. May it bring peace and love around the world.
Let it fill us with joy.
On this last day of the year 2016, known in Czech Republic as Silvester, my heart goes out to my readers around the world.
A sincere thank you to all my followers for a very fruitful 2016 filled with deep appreciation for the passion to write.I am thankful for the ability to transform the human experience into stories.
You motivate and inspire me on my writing journey every day. You make me who I am.
Love always,
Emma
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