(Le Mars) — During Wednesday morning’s Chamber Coffee at Northwest Bank, the Le Mars Historical Preservation Commission unveiled the Sesquicentennial Quilt. Linda Mayrose, who serves as the historical preservation commission’s chair explains why a quilt was created to showcase the Le Mars Sesquicentennial.
Mayrose says all the material used for the quilt was donated by Greg and Pam Wells, while Geri Dreckman devoted more than 300 hours to make the quilt. She says the quilt will be sold as a fundraiser to off-set expenses associated with the Sesquicentennial celebration.
Dreckman is known to have created several memorable quilts that have been on display at past Plymouth County Fairs. She talks about what was needed to create the Sesquicentennial Quilt.
The quilt also showcases several old photos of Le Mars from several years gone by that outline the border of the quilt. Dreckman says “Get Branded 360” was able to print the photos on to white fabric. She then sewed them to the quilt and explains which buildings are featured on the 150th anniversary quilt.
Dreckman says a black background was used on the quilt in order for it to stand out.
After spending over 300 hours creating the Sesquicentennial quilt, Dreckman was asked if she still plans to create another quilt for competition and display at the Plymouth County Fair?
During the chamber coffee, the historical preservation commission presented an award to Curt and Priscella Strathman who are caretakers of Foster Park.
Mayrose says Foster Park holds a special meaning to the city of Le Mars. The park is more than 100 years old, and is presently, and has been home to the Municipal band concerts held in the summer.
Although a specific schedule has not yet been decided, the historical preservation commission hopes to feature the Sesquicentennial quilt at various locations throughout Le Mars. During the Chamber Coffee, the members of the Youth On Main Street gave a summary of their plans to hold a scavenger hunt during the Plymouth County Fair.
The coordinators for the Youth On Main Street organization include Becky Klohs and Rich Ziettlow.
