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I need to add a note to this episode before it begins. I had emailed Mel a few weeks ago for a follow up and didn't get a reply, but I know she's a busy lady and didn't think much about it. Then today I received a note from Carolina that she had also reached out to Mel several times with no response. So Carolina did more digging and found Mel Shields obituary. Mel passed away on April 5th, 2025. Only five days after this interview was recorded. This was quite a shock to us. But I can't imagine the shock it must be to her dear husband, Paul. Paul, I want to extend my heartfelt sympathy. It was a privilege to know Mel through our quilting group. She will be greatly missed. And I want to let you know that you and your family are in our prayers. It was an honor to record Mel's story. And Paul, I hope being able to hear her voice in this interview will give you comfort. Mel Shields just has a few rules you need to follow when you're at The Quilting Room with Mel. There are no quilting police, you make your quilts the way you want to and if you are happy with the results, so is she. Everyone is welcome in her quilting room and last but not least enjoy your sewing machines the way you want to. These rules become very clear as we get to chat with Mel you'll hear her deep love for quilting and sewing machines. Here's Mel's No Y-Seam LeMoyne Star Obituary for Melissa Dawn Shields September 28, 1979 - April 5, 2025 Quenemo - Melissa Dawn Shields, 45, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Advent Health in Ottawa, Kansas. She was born on September 28, 1979, in Ottawa, Kansas, the daughter of James and Donna (Green) Meek. Melissa had lived most of her life in the Quenemo Community. She graduated from Marais des Cygnes Valley High School in 1998. Melissa had worked as a waitress in high school and college, worked for Grapevine Internet as a Tech Rep and had worked several years at Marais des Cygnes Valley Elementary School. She had started as a Para with Three Lakes and then became the librarian and IT technician for the school. She had been a volunteer firefighter and worked with Osage County Emergency Management. She was a member of the Quenemo United Methodist Church and had always helped with the Quenemo Penny Suppers. On December 19, 2004, Melissa was united in marriage to Paul Shields at the Michigan Valley Community Church. Melissa was preceded in death by her parents, James and Donna. Melissa is survived by her husband, Paul of 20 years; by her son, Joshua Shields of Herington; by her stepdaughter, April Shields; by her brother, Jim Meek of Spring Hill; and by her sister, Dee Dinkle of Independence, Missouri. Funeral services for Melissa will be held at 11:00am on Friday, April 18 at the Feltner Funeral Chapel in Lyndon. Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Quenemo. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:00pm on Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions in memory of Melissa may be made to Marais des Cygnes Valley Elementary School, sent in care of Feltner Funeral Home, 818 Topeka Avenue, Lyndon, KS 66451.
Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church
Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church
Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church
Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church
Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church
Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church
Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church
Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church
In this episode, Hailey offers a glimpse into Northwoods life. Are you thinking about making your move to the Wisconsin Northwoods your full-time home? Or maybe you're looking for a summer getaway cottage or even a spot to stay the weekend on a snowmobiling trip? Every season in the Northwoods provides something new for the year-long resident or those who come and go! Either way, our friends at Re/Max Property Pros can help you find the perfect dream home for you! The Bobber is brought to you by Something Special from Wisconsin: https://www.somethingspecialwi.com/Read the blog here: https://discoverwisconsin.com/what-living-in-the-northwoods-looks-like-year-round/Tomahawk: https://gototomahawk.com/; Heart of Vilas County Bike Trail System: https://biketheheart.org/; Minocqua: https://www.minocqua.org/; Boulder Junction: https://boulderjct.org/; Eagle River: https://eagleriver.org/; Rhinelander: https://explorerhinelander.com/; Three Lakes: https://www.threelakes.com/The Bobber: https://discoverwisconsin.com/the-bobber-blog/The Cabin Podcast: https://the-cabin.simplecast.com. Follow on social @thecabinpodShop Discover Wisconsin: shop.discoverwisconsin.com. Follow on social @shopdiscoverwisconsinDiscover Wisconsin: https://discoverwisconsin.com/. Follow on social @discoverwisconsinDiscover Mediaworks: https://discovermediaworks.com/. Follow on social @discovermediaworksRe/Max Property Pros: https://homes.discoverwisconsin.com/
Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church
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On this episode of Destination on the Left, Jacqui Sharpe, Executive Director at Three Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce shares a fascinating journey of transforming a small town's tourism landscape by tackling significant hurdles like the lodging shortage. She discusses the innovative steps they are taking to attract a hotel developer, address restrictive short-term rental ordinances, and harness community collaboration. What You Will Learn in This Episode: How Jacqui navigated through the unique challenge of having high tourist interest but limited lodging in Three Lakes Why Jacqui believes collaboration and partnerships are critical for addressing community challenges and fostering economic development How the community's history and natural resources have shaped Three Lakes as an attractive tourist destination Why the short-term rental ordinance and lack of hotels present a significant economic impact challenge, and what steps Jacqui is taking to address these What Jacqui has learned from collaborating with the Wisconsin Economic Development Association and others Navigating Tourism Challenges in Three Lakes, Wisconsin The challenges faced by Three Lakes, Wisconsin, underscore a common issue in the tourism industry: balancing development with maintaining a small-town charm. For Jacqui's community, attracting visitors isn't the problem; it's where to accommodate them. The community faces significant challenges due to lodging restrictions. Local ordinances require a minimum seven-day stay for short-term rentals, and a lack of hotel infrastructure following the loss of a downtown hotel in 2019 has resulted in a scarcity of lodging options. This means that visitors often stay elsewhere, taking their economic potential with them. This is why Jacqui and her team have been proactive in attracting new lodging developments. By emphasizing suitable lodging options in tourism-driven economies, they aim to inject a projected $13 million into the local economy over the next five years. Collaborative Initiatives Collaboration is at the heart of Jacqui's strategy to tackle lodging shortcomings. Her efforts with other DMOs to form a cohesive tourism department underscore a regional approach to development. Jacqui aims to fill the lodging void with developments that reflect community values and needs by aligning with economic development associations like the Wisconsin Economic Development Association (WEDC) and forming partnerships with hotel companies like Cobblestone. Establishing a new hotel, which is projected to open in 2026, is a major milestone. The project, supported by local banks and investors who require fewer incentives, will address the existing lodging gap while respecting and enhancing the small-town ethos vital to residents and returning visitors. The emphasis is reinvesting growth into the community through initiatives like community development funds. This ensures that economic benefits translate into tangible improvements for local residents, preserving the town's charm amid change. Resources: Website: https://www.threelakes.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/threelakeswi/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqui-sharpe-50482a15/ We value your thoughts and feedback and would love to hear from you. Leave us a review on your favorite streaming platform to let us know what you want to hear more of. Here is a quick tutorial on how to leave us a rating and review on iTunes!
Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church
Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church
Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church
Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church
Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church
Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church
Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church
Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church
Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church
Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church
Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church
Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church
Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church
Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church
Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church
Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church
Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church
Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church
Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church
Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church
Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church
Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church
Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church
Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church
Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church
Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church
Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church
Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church
Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church
Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church
Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church
Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church
Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church
Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church
Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church
Three Lakes Evangelical Free Church
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