Tomlinson retires after 31 years By MEGHAN McCOY mmccoy@ breezenewspapers. com Last week the community gathered for a special meet-and-greet reception for Police Chief William Tomlinson, who is retiring after 31 years. “I’ve had the privi lege of working with you for 10 years, seven years as mayor. It’s been an amazing process to watch your .— hard work, your dedi William cation, your educa Tomlinson tion, your training and the respect that you have by all of your officers,” Mayor Kevin Ruane said. “I can’t thank you enough for keeping this See TOMLINSON, page 42 Annual sale to benefit Island Seniors this weekend ISLANDIMNSIDE By MEGHAN McCOY “It started off small the first time and it
[email protected] was outside,” she said. A sale that began more than 20 years ago to ben Now the annual Trash & Treasures Sale, Trash & Treasures volunteers Anita efit the Island seniors, has evolved over the years which will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Force Marshall, attracting a large crowd of shoppers who begin lin Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Center 4 Life, Palm Bea Pappas, Mary ing up before the doors open. Ridge Road and Library Way, takes over the Ann Gilhooley, “The doors open at 9 a.m. and there’s a line,” entire center with items donated by the com Debrah Butler, Anita Force Marshall said of shoppers who are munity. Surprises will begin at 1 p.m. during June Koc and happy to go through the recycled items. “It’s joyful.” the sale.