Lewes women adorn meters with crocheted sleeves
A group of women taking a knitting and crocheting class at Osher Lifelong Learning Institute has created 32 yarn sleeves that fit snugly on parking meter poles in downtown Lewes.
Attached to the sleeves are small laminated cards with information about deer ticks and Lyme disease, and a QR code directing people to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website on the topic.
“Every year, the Osher Craft Circle has done a service project with our knitting and crocheting,” said organizer Diana Beebe. “Before the pandemic descended upon us, we had approached the City of Lewes about the idea of creating a yarn bomb for the parking meters to raise awareness about Lyme disease. The city was enthusiastic, but COVID put a temporary hold on the idea. Just not the right time.”
So, with the pandemic retreating, about 16 women diligently worked at 5 a.m., June 1, to attach the sleeves to meters throughout downtown, primarily on Second Street.
Those who helped include: Diana Beebe, Karen McKinnon, Johanna Barbati, Patty Bennett, Trudie Thompson, Diana Pollisino, Madeleine Nichols, Pat Makos, Denise Bridgens, Daniela Lindsjo, Cynthia Myers, Sue Fegan, Rita Martinez, Pam Meador, Denise Poslusny and Sally Powell. The women comprised students of the Osher class along with some friends and neighbors.
The sleeves are intended to remain in place for the summer season.
Nick Roth is the news editor. He has been with the Cape Gazette since 2012, previously covering town beats in Milton and Lewes. In addition to serving on the editorial board and handling page layout, Nick is responsible for the weekly Delaware History in Photographs feature and enjoys writing stories about the Cape Region’s history. Prior to the Cape Gazette, Nick worked for the Delmarva Media Group, including the Delaware Wave, Delaware Coast Press and Salisbury Daily Times. He also contributed to The News Journal. Originally from Boyertown, Pa., Nick attended Shippensburg University in central Pennsylvania, graduating in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. He’s won several MDDC awards during his career for both writing and photography. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, going to the beach with his family and cheering for Philadelphia sports teams.
