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Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Thrift on Mill honours volunteers during 40th celebration By Mark Ribble On Saturday, June 18, Thrift on Mill celebrated 40 years in business with a special day dedicated to customers, volunteers and former volunteers. The Baileys entertained shoppers and volunteers with numerous classic tunes. General Manager Cindy Epp organized the event to show appreciation for all of the hard work that the 153 volunteers — and so many
more before them — have done. “We’re very, very pleased to honour our volunteers here today,” she said. “Without them, we wouldn’t be here.” Epp then turned the microphone over to Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald, who talked about the humble beginnings of the Et Cetera Shoppe back in 1982. “This is amazing,” said the Mayor. “To have started something that wasn’t
particularly fashionable at the time and continue that right through until 2022 is wonderful. What a legacy.” Chatham-Kent Leamington Member of Parliament Dave Epp gave an emotional speech where he talked about his great-grandparents who died trying to flee Ukraine about 100 years ago. “I’m honoured and privileged to serve on the House Committee in Ag-
riculture and Food,” he said. “It’s a personal honour for me and a privilege to serve this community.” Epp spoke about the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC), which was borne out of those same Mennonite families that were affected by war and famine in what is now present-day Ukraine. His great-grandparents and grandparents were part of that era. The MCC was formed to respond to basic human needs and work for peace and jus-
tice. “And here we are 100 years later, still trying to help the people of Ukraine,” he said as he fought through tears. The Associate Executive Director for MCC Ontario, Kim Lester, was also on hand to say a few words about MCC and its connection to the Leamington organization. “On behalf of MCC, I want to thank you for the role you have each played,” she said. “In a gathering such as this,
there is so much history.” Lester went on to explain about the work that MCC has been doing for 101 years, which includes sustainable development, disaster relief and peace building. Cindy Epp closed the festivities by simply saying thank you to all of the volunteers, including long-time volunteer Victor Huebert, who was instrumental in the building of the new location at 58 Mill Street West.
Dirt bike rider gets away in Kingsville
The Thrift on Mill 40th anniversary celebrations included guest speakers, from left, MCC Ontario Associate Executive Director Kim Lester, MP Chatham-Kent Leamington Dave Epp, Thrift on Mill General Manager Cindy Epp, and Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald. SUN photo
For those drivers who’ve witnessed off-road dirt bikers popping wheelies on urban streets in the area, the OPP are aware of the situation and attempting to deal with it. The problem is, without being able to pursue the Evel Knievel wannabees, they’ve been unable to lay any charges. Last week in Kingsville, one such daredevil was seen in the middle of the afternoon on Main Street East. Observed by an OPP officer around 3:30 pm on Monday, June 13, the rider — with no license plate — took off after the officer activated his emergency signals. He was seen performing a wheelie as he fled. The motorized acrobat is described as wearing a black t-shirt, shorts and
shoes, with a green helmet with visor. It was a small off-road motorcycle with a red gas tank and front fender and white rear side panels. A similar culprit has been spotted numerous times along Erie Street South and Robson Road in Leamington. The off-road abilities of the bikes make it difficult for officers to pursue them and apprehend them safely. Any person with information who can identify the rider is asked to contact the OPP detachment at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online at www.catchcrooks.com. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.
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