April/May 2019
The Women’s Issue
34 | Theresa Chiettini
of Fearrington Village
37 | Tracy Burnett
of Chatham County Parks and Recreation
38 | Rose Dyer
of Fair Game Beverage Co.
39 | Mary Nettles
of Chatham County Community NAACP
40 | Jenny Garrett McLaurin
Features
30 | All in the Details
Brighten up your look with spring accessories!
32 | Island Escape
Chathamites share their top recommendations for Bald Head Island
50 | Flower Power
A growing number of garden clubs keep Chatham connected to its agricultural roots
and teach new generations age-old skills
54 | Home Improvement
Three renovation projects that produced gorgeous results
78 | Fruits of Their Labor
Mema’s Fruit Shack in Pittsboro is open only
in the summer. But it is a year-round operation.
82 | An Agricultural Evolution
Farmland accounts for nearly a quarter
of Chatham County, an area whose history reveals both enduring traditions and a willingness to change
90 | Far-Fetched
A visit to the dog-jumping dock at Indian
Creek K9 Aquatics reveals a strong community and one stubborn dog
The Big Give
44 | Special Advertising Section
Our local nonprofits, how they support the community and how you can get involved
Departments & Columns
6 | Letter from the Editor
20 | 5 Events Not to Miss
22 | Noted
92 | Wellness
Three area chefs share their favorite
spring recipes
97 | On the Table
Sadie’s Southern
98 | Dining Guide
102 | Engagement
Luchenbill & Schranz
103 | Weddings
Mitchell & Robinson
Harris & Wood