From pod to preschool, Granny rules | Letter

Published 4:54 pm Wednesday, July 15, 2015

Congratulations to our Mayor Granny who, along with four other candidates, Lewis, Bentley, Sullie and Oliver, campaigned, paraded, spray-painted, tweeted and posted, endured the heat – even nail polish – and ultimately starred in the King 5  news feature, which wound its way to an NBC showing.  Together, with managers Alex Callen, Janice Williams, Courtney Ray, Hailey Crowe and Jody Fox, the candidates raised $6,000 for Children’s House.

Thanks a million to sponsors Deer Harbor Charters, Ray’s Pharmacy, Orcas Arts and Gifts, Lower Tavern and Nest for getting behind the candidates, and to the countless businesses that donated counter space to our polling boxes week after week. Thanks to political analysts Layna Mosley and Andrew Reynolds for their unique perspective and to election helpers Ceci and Tess, programming guru Mark Florence and chauffer Penny Hawkes (for driving outgoing mayor Jack and his entourage in mayoral style).

Thanks to all that voted (and voted and voted). While we fell short of our fundraising goal, we increased awareness of our connection to children, community – and sea. We look forward to the year ahead with Mayor Granny!

Susan Anderson

Executive Director

Orcas Children’s House