FINLEY >> The 60th quilt block installed on the Lake County Quilt Trail (LCQT) is located at Scully Packing Company.
The Scully family acquired the Lolilla Orchards packing sheds and adjacent orchard in
1984 from the Annette/Harrell family. Lowell Annette built the first packing house in the county on that site, according to Annette Higday. His son, JL Annette, continued growing and packing pears, and later his son-in-law, Robert Harrell, took over the family operation.
After taking over, Harrell and Toni Scully began the process of upgrading the facility.
Sons Patrick and Andy Scully manage the family business today, which packs pears from Sacramento, Mendocino and Lake counties, representing about 30 pear-growing families.
The quilt block is inspired by the Lake County Diamond label, which is one of the oldest labels in the county.
The LCQT is an agricultural and tourism project designed to promote community pride.
The 8-by-8 foot quilt block was drawn and painted by the LCQT team, a group of quilters, graphic artists, painters, writers, carpenters and a videographer.
For information about the LCQT, visit www.lakecountyquilttrail.com or search for it on Facebook.
Scully Packing Company is located at 3275 Stone Drive in Finley.
