(Editor’s note: The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office confirmed there was a break in at Tia’s Tacos and that an arrest has been made. The Journal will continue to report on this story as it unfolds.)

As many of you know, Tia’s Tacos was burglarized recently. I’ll be honest, my heart broke when I walked through the door and found the restaurant in shambles and the earnings from the San Juan County Fair gone. By the end of the day my faith was renewed. Words cannot express my affection for this community.

My partner Pete Dawson and I feel so fortunate to live on such a loving island. Within hours people began to rally to help us get back on our feet. From the hugs, to the flowers, to the offer of electronics and financial assistance, love came pouring through our door. I will never be able to thank each of you individually, so please know I am thanking you now.

Because of you, all is well.

Gail Ochoa

San Juan Island