Hello Cwessel - I'd never heard of Ron Dutton until I read your post and looked him up. Surprising where google can take you!
It's my bedtime, so I am going to leave you all to mull it over, but I am going to leave you with a big fat hint. Try googling two words, the name of the town and what is sewn to the quilt, and see what you come up with....
Good night! All will be revealed tomorrow.