Thanks to all who joined us at the Crandell Theater on December 6 to represent Chatham! Photos by David McIntyre. Model wrangling by Margot Isaacs. View the digital booklet version.
Emerson Sublett with Ann Sublett, Almanac of the Chathams and the Dutch Towns 
Anthony Irwin, Stoneykill Coffee & Records 
Brandon Touchstone, continuous improvement coordinator at Sonoco with Adrian Touchstone and Calvin Touchstone 
Brian and Kasia Minarich, owners of The People’s Pub. 
Christopher Landy and Ellen Waggett, owners of Bimi’s Canteen & Bar and Bimi’s Cheese Shop 
Eric Wolf, artist with Daniele Frazier, artist, teacher, and bartender at The Old Chatham Country Store 
David Israelow, chef/owner of Four Corners 
Crandell Theatre crew: Beth Marchant, MarComm manager/publicist; Skyler Madison, assistant concessions manager; Sophie Swinehart, concessions; Greg Cross, assistant operations manager; Dawn Steward, operations manager; Sherry Tessitore, popcorn maven. 
Debbye Byrum, CABA 
Debra Castellano, writer/environerd 
Emma Acciani, event planner for the Research Foundation for SUNY with Thomas DeMarcus, Leo DeMarcus and Drew DeMarcus 
Georgene Gardner, retired 
Gwen Weldy, librarian 
Hadley, Una, and Saer Kreitz, Myers Produce 
Hannah Calhoun, executive director, Columbia-Greene Addiction Coalition, Kevin Pastor, filmmaker, Untitled Productions, and Declan Birge 
Heidi Bryson, and Arthur Andersen of Art Park Homes 
Michelle Shaw, local artisan and designer at Groovi, James Knight, HandCraftersToo, and Jeff Risley, Park Row Gallery 
Jeanne Veillette Bowerman, Olde 1811 Antique Shoppe with Frances Veillette 
Jonathan Anders, manager, Chatham Wine and Liquor 
Julianna Reynolds, cosmetologist 
Laura Rowan, pelvic health occupational therapist, Essential Pelvic Health. 
Leigh Strimbeck, theater person, dog walker with Roxanne 
Lindsey Jackson; founder and licensed acupuncturist, The Jade Center 
Lisa Sullivan, technical/patent illustrator, Brian Sullivan, patent illustrator 
Melissa Davis, Marton & Davis shop owner and Katie Murphy, shop owner stilllife 
Michael Gray and Ben Gable, co-owners Ben Gable Savories 
Ted Guterman, attorney and Nancy Cuddihy, real estate broker 
Jeff Lappies, retired, Nancy Kleppel, consulting/architecture, Wendy Crellin, communications, and Ozzy, the Ambassador of Love 
Elizabeth Isaacs, public defender, with Vivienne Isaacs, Jonah Isaacs 
Q. T. Kenny, mayor-in-training. 
Rachel Barkley, Horse Farm with Todd Squires 
Rachel Wood, Chatham Yoga Center, owner and yoga teacher 
Ray Henders, Rayographix Fine Art Printing, Joanne Henders, visual artist and Charlotte Henders 
Sarah Hazelke, artist/owner at Round Clay Studio & Designs and Jake Hazelke, cool dad 
Scott Enriquez, engineer, with Leo Enriquez, Rui Enriquez 
Shannon Carson, energy healer/teacher, Shannon Carson Wellness. 
Stephanie Gaylord, yoga therapist, Roots Holistic Wellness 
Winnie and Steven Legere, retired, with Maisie 
Zach Karpinski, musician 
Lenore Packet, real estate salesperson at Stone House Properties and Claire Packet, alliance finance supervisor at Broad Institute 
Thomas Nul, film and music writer and Liz Sample, medical administrative assistant and photographer
This article appears in January 2026.
Wow not many brown people in that area! Granted anyone could have shown up however they should have made a point to find some brown people in the area to represent everyone.
But love the idea –