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in nursing that took her to Texas and other US locations (including Detroit), Kennedy came back to Ontario and joined Windsor Regional Hospital, where she spent five years as manager of neuro-sciences and director of critical care. She joined Erie Shores HealthCare in 2018 as Chief Nursing Executive before taking on the role as President and CEO in October, 2020. Guiding the hospital through the COVID pandemic and through a cyberattack, she said the job has had its challenges, including low E.R. and capacity volumes, which prompted a push for growth. “We expanded our catchment area by 75,000 residents,” she said. “It gave us a footprint in Windsor-Essex.” Kristin says she’s grateful to her staff and the community for the time she’s spent here. “I just hope I made an impact on behalf of staff, physicians and the community,” she said. “I hope I’ve left the organization a little better than it was when I came in.” The challenge of leading a rural community hospital has been met with hard work, resolve and plenty of innovation by Kennedy and staff. They’ve made great strides in partnerships with local organizations and government representatives that have helped improve outreach in the community. Kennedy will remain in her role through March 22, 2026, leading the organization while supporting transition planning.
Kristin Kennedy will be leaving her post as President and CEO of Erie Shores HealthCare in March. SUN photo by Mark Ribble
FIRST BABY OF 2026 AT ERIE SHORES
This year’s New Year Baby arrived just after midnight on the first day of 2026 at Erie Shores HealthCare. Alice Isidro Guenther was born at 12:41 am on January 1, tipping the scales at 7 lbs 12 oz. Alice has three brothers and two sisters waiting at home for her, along with her parents Agatha and Franklin of Leamington. The family received a care package courtesy of the Erie Shores Health Foundation and Gulliver’s Gift Shop. Photo submitted
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CHRISTMAS AT THE CORNER
The Kingsville BIA brought some Christmas cheer to the four corners of Kingsville on Christmas Eve afternoon with Christmas at the Corner. Local vocalist Rick Stephenson was on hand serenading passersby with Christmas songs in his iconic Sinatra-like voice. Plenty of people stopped for a bit to listen to the music and enjoy the antics of The Grinch and Buddy the Elf, who were both causing all types of chaos. Stephenson is known as ‘His Sinatra’ and performs regularly as Old Blue Eyes. In the top left photo, is Ben with three-year-old Remy Ouellette greeting The Grinch. In the top right photo, Rick Stephenson poses between Buddy the Elf and The Grinch. In the bottom photo, Buddy and the Grinch get some help dancing from a couple audience members. SUN photos by Deanna Bertrand
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 9 FAMILY GAMES NIGHT - 6:30 p.m. $2/person - at The Village Resource Centre, 108 Talbot East, Wheatley. For more information call 226-484-1004 or visit www.villageresourcecentre.ca. Wheelchair accessible.
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Another seiche in Lake Erie exposes lake bottom
By Mark Ribble For years, the word “seiche” wasn’t wellknown to anyone outside of the fishing, diving and shipping industries. That word seems to be getting more traction and attention as the calendar turns to 2026, with at least two major seiches taking place in the Western Basin of Lake Erie in the past few weeks. Of course, if you have
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Monday and I’ve not seen the lake that low in a long time,” he said. “By 1 pm, the water levels had risen by eight-to-ten inches.” Monday’s winds from the southwest provided the power to create the right setting for the phenomenon, and by Tuesday things had calmed down enough for the lake bottom to be mostly restored. Seiches aren’t new and Lake Erie has a reputation for being “in-seiche-able” when it comes to the occurrences. So, what is a seiche? A seiche (pronounced saysh) happens when a force like the wind pushes water from one end of a body of water to the other. When the wind stops, the water rebounds and then continues to oscillate back and forth as it settles, which can last hours or days. The oscillation of a standing wave is a seiche. Think of water in a bathtub as an example on a smaller scale. As you swish water from one end to the other, the depth rises and falls. What residents see at this end of the lake is the complete opposite of what is happening at the other end. In 1844, a 22-foot seiche breached a 14-foot sea wall in Buffalo, killing 78 people. Last week’s seiche was estimated to have increased the water levels at the eastern end of the lake well over eight feet, while levels at this end dropped dramatically, exposing lake bottom along the shoreline — especially in parts of Ohio and Michigan. Over here, fishing tugs
in both Kingsville and Wheatley harbours appeared to sit on the bottom of normally deep harbours. Along Leamington’s eastern shoreline last Monday, Wayne King went back to re-explore the location of an old crane that fell into the lake near Hillman Marsh in 1934. When snorkelling in 2023, King came across the remnants of the crane on the lake bottom, and provided a story and photos for the Southpoint Sun. Last week — even for a short time — the crane, which is usually three-tofour feet underwater, was fully exposed and King
was able to walk up to it and take more photos. “Some of the crane parts, a car frame, steel wheels, numerous miscellaneous pipes, concrete slabs and old building foundations were visible,” he said. “Some I had never seen before.” At Wheatley Harbour, King took some photos where several boats appeared to be touching bottom. He also stopped at the old mouth of Hillman Marsh, where he saw something he hadn’t seen in a long time — the remnants of the old wooden breakwall that lined the original drainage opening for the Hillman Marsh to
Lake Erie that has probably not been seen for 50 years or so. The December 29 seiche provided plenty of photo opportunities if you were in the right place at the right time. By Tuesday, lake levels had risen enough to eliminate those opportunities. In late November, another considerable seiche provided Kingsville’s Matt Vermette an upclose-and-personal look at a schooner wreck sitting on the bottom of the lake just off Lakeside Park in Kingsville, with the story appearing in the Sun on December 3.
This fishing tug in Wheatley Harbour was among many that were sitting on the bottom during the seiche on December 29. In the photo left, the remnants of a 1930s crane that has been at the bottom of Lake Erie for almost 100 years, exposed to the elements. Photos courtesy of Wayne King
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Are we no longer hockey royalty?
I think as Canadians, we have to face the fact that we are no longer necessarily the kings of hockey. Team Canada’s semi-final loss to Czechia on Sunday night was their third World Juniors exit in a row where they fell to the republic that’s nestled between Germany and Poland on the world map. A decent size republic that was created 34 years ago when Czechoslovakia split into Czechia (Czech Republic) and Slovakia,
you have to wonder why the Czech side got better hockey chops than the Slovakian side. So has Czechia become that much of a powerhouse in hockey that Canada and the United States are no longer the automatic gold-and-silver medalists? I believe so. I think the case can be made for Sweden and Finland as well, and that would also include Russia if Putin weren’t busy
invading neighbouring countries. When the U.S. got beat on Friday by Finland, I was happy that one more powerhouse was out of the running and out of Canada’s way to attain gold once again. But Canada turned around and got ousted in the next round by the Czechs, leaving Sweden to take on Czechia in the final (which they won, by the way). Canada’s bronze medal was a nice parting gift,
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but you could see the less-than-excited faces of the Canadian players as they received their medals. I think when expectations are so high, the bronze is hard to swallow. At the 1978 World Hockey Championships in Prague (then the capital of Czechoslovakia), my brother was a member of Team Canada and won a bronze medal. They were happy to receive the bronze, but it was at a time when Canada had major competition in the powerhouse Swedes, Russians and Czechs. Incidentally, they narrowly lost to the Czechs in the final round, and then beat Sweden for the bronze. Canada’s expectations over the years stem from the fact that it is our game — a game we’ve always followed, cheered for and played. Even when four of the original six NHL teams were based in American cities, there was a time not that long ago when almost every player was Canadian. When the Chicago Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup in 1961 — the only American team to win a cup in that decade
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— they listed 21 players on their roster. Stan Mikita was from (you guessed Mark Ribble it) Czechoslovakia, Jack hero, but it wasn’t an easy Evans was born in Wales series. They were better and Wayne Hicks (who than we thought and just played one game) was kept getting better. from Aberdeen, WashingIt was then that we reton. The other 18 players alized that other countries were Canadian. were beginning to catch It was that way for a on to the game that we’ve long time. long called our own. I harken back to 1972, As the Olympics apwhen the world stood up proach and our boys of and took notice of hockey winter take to the tiny ice as a sport that was per- in Milan next month, we haps no longer dominated will once again pin our just by Canadians. hopes on the likes of CrosOf course, we proved by, MacKinnon and Mathem wrong — not that we kar. Adding Macklin Cedominated the USSR, be- lebrini to last year’s gold cause we didn’t. We sim- medal Four Nations Cup ply beat them, after falling team might just be the forbehind in what was to be a mula we need to get the “goodwill” series. Olympic gold back. We sent our best Those in the know exNHLers up against their pect it to come down to the established national team, Americans and Canadians expecting to skate circles for the Olympic gold. But around them, but that let’s not rule out Sweden, wasn’t to be. Profession- Finland and those pesky als versus amateurs. What Czechs who seem to have could possibly go wrong? our number on the world When Paul Hender- stage. son slipped that Game 8 Afterall, as a country, rebound past Vladislav we need something to Tretiak, the whole country cheer for. celebrated and breathed When does baseball a sigh of relief. It made start again? Henderson a national
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While I was looking for a song in the past that was opening this coming New Year, I found many songs that were number one a week or two before that or a week or two after that. However, I finally found a song that opened at number one on January 1 of 1966. Do you remember this song?: “Hello darkness my old friend, I’ve come to talk to you again.” Yes, it was the first number one song that Simon and Garfunkel ever had. As a twosome, they would have three more number one hits. The first number one hit is always the most memorable. And really, no one was surprized that Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel would reach that pinnacle. Paul actually had written the song “The Sound of Silence” before, in 1963, before recording it with just vocals
and acoustic guitar for their first Columbia album that was called “ W e d n e s d a y with Morning, 3 a.m.” Chuck Reynolds When the LP track. With electric guitar, wasn’t successful, Art returned to grad- bass and drums, he creatuate school at New York’s ed a new backing rhythm Columbia University and track for “The Sound of Paul returned to England, Silence”. Over in London, Enwhere he had moved in 1964. In the meantime, a gland, Paul had recorded Boston radio station had a solo album called “The selected one of the cuts Paul Simon Songbook” from the album “Sounds featuring several songs of Silence”. The reaction that would eventually be was so positive that Co- recorded by Simon and lumbia Records felt they Garfunkel. It included “I would have a hit single, Am a Rock”, “April Come if they could electrify the She Will” and “A Most Peculiar Man”. instrumental track. Paul was producing an Tom Wilson, who produced the original re- album for one Jackson C. cording, was in the studio Frank when he received a with Bob Dylan on June telephone call from New 15, 1966 to record “Like York informing him that a Rolling Stone”. When “The Sound of Silence” that song was completed, returned to number one Wilson asked the musi- for an additional week. cians to record one more
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How gardening grows better mental health Super Starz coming to The Bank Theatre stage
By Jennifer Sutton Leamington Horticultural Society As awareness around mental health continues to grow, many people are rediscovering a simple yet powerful form of therapy right in their own backyards: horticulture. Horticultural therapy uses gardening and plant-based activities to support mental well-being. Whether it’s planting flowers, tending a vegetable patch, or caring for indoor plants, working with nature has been shown to reduce stress, anxiety, and symptoms of depression. The act of nurturing plants provides a sense
of purpose, routine, and accomplishment which are key factors in emotional health. Spending time outdoors also encourages physical movement and exposure to fresh air and sunlight, both of which are known to improve mood and energy levels. Even small tasks like watering plants or pulling weeds can promote mindfulness, helping individuals stay present and grounded. For many, gardening offers a quiet escape from the fast pace of daily life. It allows people to slow down, disconnect from screens, and reconnect with nature. Community gardens
and horticultural groups add a social benefit by bringing people together, reducing feelings of isolation, and fostering a sense of belonging. Mental health professionals increasingly recognize horticulture as a complementary tool alongside traditional treatment. It’s accessible, low-cost, and adaptable for all ages and abilities. Leamington Horticultural Society welcomes you to any of their monthly meetings if you are looking to grow not just flowers, but resilience and well-being too. Please refer to the Community Calendar for dates, time, and location.
If you’re looking to cure those January blues, The Bank Theatre has just the event taking place January 17 and 18. With matinees planned for both shows, Super Starz will bring local musical talent to The Bank Theatre stage with several different performers slated to entertain. Mary Newland (with Richard Baker) will bring Linda Ronstadt to life, while Jilda Farias tackles Maria Callas and Madison Hamm conjures up Adele. Barry Bergen will present his version of John Denver, while David Light will
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Everything is taking place as scheduled regarding the building of the new Wheatley Legion Branch 324 clubrooms. Weather permitting, Marchovecchio Construction hopes to have the building ready to open in April or the first part of May. It’s been a long haul, but things are coming together nicely. Members will soon have their Branch back and, according to Branch 324 President Dick Whittle,
the local Legion will be ready to welcome members and visitors as well as Hogs for Hospice back to Wheatley in 2026. There were 12 players out for Friday Night Fun Darts on January 2. Recording seven wins were Velma Hope, Rob Baker and Dave Vermeiren. Three wins: Bonnie Evoy, Cookie Klooster and Glen Brooker. Two wins: Amy Kendall, Dennis Kiss and Larry Evoy; Julie Reid, Ben Baltzer and Jim McClel-
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The Kingsville Goodfellows Wish to thank everyone who donated food, money, toys, etc. to help fill the baskets for the Goodfellows at Christmas time. We would also like to thank all the volunteers who gave hours of their time, packing and assisting in distribution of the baskets, etc. Special thanks to Erie Migration Elementary and Secondary students for their food drives. And to local businesses for posting flyers and collecting toys. Special thanks to Chapman, Sanger & Associates and Kingsville Fire & Rescue.
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lan. The only lady doubler was Velma. Good shooting, Velma! Next Fun Darts Night is Friday, January 9 at Kingsville Legion. Signup is at 7 p.m. and play begins at 7:15. The January 3 Meat Draw winners were Sam Cabral, Julie Reid (4), Rose Quick (2), Darlene Dundas, Kellie Adamson, Kraig Lamb and Terry Church. The Ladies Auxiliary 50/50 draw was won by Darlene Dundas. The Legion’s Meat Draws continue every Saturday at Joe’s Bar. Ticket sales start at 3 p.m. and the draws begin at 3:30. Everyone welcome.
bring us Gordon Lightfoot. Ruth Owens will tackle Florence Foster Jenkins, while Roger Hewett will perform as Liberace, Elton John and Victor Borge. A barbershop quartet — Backstage Pass — will include Laurie Neifer, Andy Carscadden, Ray Silvius and Tom Grimes. Show time is 2 pm and doors open at 1:30. Tickets are $15 plus HST. Visit banktheatre.com for tickets or attend the box office at 10 Erie Street South, Leamington, Thursdays to Saturdays 11 am to 1 pm. Or you can call 519-326-8805.
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Kingsville Friendly Club results December 16: There were 42 members present. Bridge: Mac Stanley 4050, Kim Hamm 3770, Jean Kuipers 2940. Euchre: John Gerhardt 87,
Marie Geeves 85, Brenda Hamnets 84. Most lone hands: John Gerhardt and Marie Geeves 5. Pepper: Dawn Tizzard 280, Sue Girardin 268, Ken Bach-
meier 252. Most peppers: Sue Girardin 4. December 19: 45 members present. Bridge: Linda Trott 3990, Helen Todman 3440, Mac Stanley 3100. Euchre: Real Couture 88, Willy Fittler 86, Ken Martinuik and Rene Everaert 85. Most lone
hands: Dave Patterson 6. Pepper: Gail Burns 253, Barb Boston 238, Brenda Anger 233. Most peppers: Dawn Tizzard 4. December 23: 35 members present. Bridge: Linda Trott 3590, Kim Hamm 3390, Mac Stanley 3170. Euchre: John Gerhardt 83,
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Ken Martinuik 79, Stuart Wheelton 72. Most lone hands: John Gerhardt and Ken Martinuik 3. Pepper: Dawn Tizzard and Ted Gaffan 230, Ken Salter 227, Brenda Anger 213. Most peppers: Mandy Hric 6. The Kingsville Friendly
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OPP releases West Region Festive RIDE results The annual Ontario Provincial Police Festive RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign has concluded with nearly 300 drivers now facing impaired driving charges. From November 20, 2025, until the campaign’s conclusion January 1, 2026, OPP West Region officers conducted 3,095 Festive RIDE spot checks across 13 detachment areas that resulted in 269 impaired driving charges and 40 warn-range suspensions. This was the highest number of Festive RIDE events conducted in West Region in five years. Last year’s West Region campaign resulted in
292 impaired driving charges and 19 warn-range suspensions following 1,938 RIDE check events. Locally, Essex County OPP conducted 375 RIDE check events that resulted in 54 impaired driving charges and two warn-range suspensions. Provincially, OPP officers have laid 1,268 impaired driving charges and 150 warn-range suspensions in 11,130 RIDE check events in OPP-patrolled areas across Ontario. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.
Your garbage can be a criminal’s treasure The Ontario Provincial Police is reminding residents to be mindful when placing their holiday litter to the curb. Thieves can quickly ascertain what you received over Christmas by simply driving by and looking at the gift boxes put out to the curb for garbage pickup. Criminals can easily gauge which house would
make a great target based on the “advertisement” left out for them each year. It is best to take boxes from large ticket items directly to a recycling depot when possible, say the OPP. Shred all receipts and financial documents meant for the garbage. If you need to place boxes at the curbside,
break down and cut down boxes to a smaller size and turn inside out. Arrange to have a trusted person gather your garbage cans if you will be away. Thieves often look for the easiest target with the biggest, quickest return and by following these tips you can help prevent becoming a victim of property crime.
The Municipality of Leamington has announced that recycling collection will continue as usual in January, despite recycling dates not appearing in the 2025 Collection Calendar. The January recycling schedule was omitted from the printed calendar because the transition to Circular Materials and single-stream recycling was still being finalized when the 2025 calendar went to print. Residents are asked to continue setting out recycling on their regularly scheduled collection day: • Rural areas: Every other Monday, began January 5, 2026 • Urban areas: Every other Tuesday, began January 6, 2026. As of January 2026, residents must use their new blue recycling cart for collection. Residents who did not receive their new recycling cart by December 31, 2025, must
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OPP to face off against NHL Alumni on Sunday, January 11 On Sunday, January 11, Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will take to the ice against former National Hockey League (NHL) greats in an annual charity hockey event in Lakeshore. The Atlas Tube Recreation Centre will play host to “Hockey Night in
Lakeshore” when NHL alumni and local law enforcement players compete. The 2026 NHL Alumni Benefit Tour will feature NHL legends from Stanley Cup winning teams, classic original six teams and local former NHLers in support of Special
Olympics Ontario and the Law Enforcement Torch Run. The NHL Alumni Tour has previously hosted hockey legends such as Wendel Clark, Curtis Joseph, Tiger Williams, Theo Fleury and many more. This special exhibition game will feature legendary former NHL players, giving fans the chance to see their favorite hock-
ey greats back in action. With end-to-end rushes, dazzling dekes and powerful slap shots, this game promises nonstop excitement. Fans will be on the edge of their seats as NHL Alumni take on the Law Enforcement All Stars, reigniting old rivalries and unleashing their legendary skills in a competitive yet fun-filled atmosphere. The NHL Alumni Ben-
James Mackay Mackenzie Jim Whittal
October 24, 1950 – December 30, 2025 Jim Whittal, 75 years, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at Windsor Regional Hospital Metropolitan Campus on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. Loving husband to Linda (2020). Dear father of Kelly Hall (Rob), Shawn Tiessen and Vicky Eagen. Loving papa of Alyssa and Abbey, Austin and Brieanna, Caleb and Myles. Beloved brother to late Ray Whittal (late Joy), Bill Whittal (Penny), Maxine Thompson (Merv) and Lu-Anne Humpage. He will be missed by his little buddy Cassie and his Friday night garage crew. A celebration of Jim’s life will take place on Friday, January 9, 2026 from 2-6 p.m. at the Roma Club Pavilion, 19 Seacliff Drive East, Leamington. Arrangements entrusted to Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631). As an expression of sympathy, donations made by cheque to Erie Shores Hospice would be appreciated. Family and friends may share their memories of Jim at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
John Niefer
John Niefer passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at the age of 55 after an almost threeyear battle with cancer. Loving husband of Rhonda and beloved father of Taylor (Tino). Beloved son of Bob Niefer and the late Betty Niefer, and son-inlaw of Marlene Ware and the late Bob Ware. Loving brother of Mary Ann (Rod) Ward. Beloved brother-in-law of Cindy Ware, Bob (Ashlee) Ware and Brad (Caitlin) Ware. Loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. Loving dog dad to Nova and Lucy. John was a devoted employee of Anchor Danly for over 30 years. Special thank you to the nurses from Saint Elizabeth’s Health, especially Shelley and John, for their excellent care and support during John’s battle, the doctors and staff at Windsor Regional Cancer Clinic, and Dr. Burgess and his staff from Hospice. Visitation to celebrate John’s life took place at Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-3262631) on Friday, January 2, 2026 from 5-8 p.m. Memorial donations in John’s name can be made to Erie Shores Hospice or Saint Elizabeth’s Health Erie St. Clair. Words of comfort may be shared at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
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December 30, 2025, at 95 of age. Reunited with Januaryyears 7, 2026 his loving wife Evelyn, with Southpoint Sun whom he shared 61 years of marriage. Loving $200 plus $26 HST = father $226 of Loraine Malott ( John), Jane Ottley and Bill Mackenzie (Lizzy). Any changes please email Cherished Grandpa Jim of sun@southpointsun.ca Joshua Ottley, Justin Malott and Mirandayou. Malott. Dear brother of Thank the late Jack Mackenzie (late Ethel), late Robert Mackenzie (the late Betty), Eric Mackenzie (the late Gail), late Bill Mackenzie (late Pat) and late Barbara Brooks (late Jim). Brother-in-law of the late Jean Gonzalez (late Mike) and late Helen Moran (late Prosser). Jim is also survived by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Visiting was held at Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Sunday, January 4, 2026 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Service to celebrate Jim’s life was held from the funeral home on Monday, January 5, 2026 at 11 a.m. Interment followed at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial donations can be made by cheque to the Parkinson Society, Cancer Society or to the charity of your choice. Family and friends may share their memories of Jim at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Donald Rivard
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It is with heavy hearts that the family of Donald Rivard announce his passing at home on January 7, 2026 Thursday, January 1, 2026 Southpoint Sun at the age of 86. Predeceased by his wife of 33 years, $200 plus $26 HST = $226 Cheryl Rivard, and stepsons David and Any changes please email Wayne Babcock. Cherished father sun@southpointsun.ca of Christopher Rivard, Dawn Kimball (Randy) and TarrahThank you. Rivard ( Justin), stepfather to Keith and Sarah Babcock ( Jason). Grandfather to Amanda Greenhalgh (Mike), Ashley Johns (Nathan), Jessica and Justin Rivard, and great-grandfather to five greatgrandchildren. Don will also be missed by his extended family and friends, as well as his faithful furry companion Lucy. After retiring from Chrysler Canada in 1995, Don was a small business owner for many years in Kingsville. He was a hockey fan and enjoyed backyard birding, photography, league bowling and baseball. Don also thoroughly enjoyed watching movies at home with Lucy. Many thanks to Hospice of Windsor/Essex County, who helped greatly to make Don’s wishes of end-of-life care at home possible. Arrangements entrusted to Simple Cremation. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.simplechoicecremation.ca
efit Tour supports the Special Olympics and Law Enforcement Torch Run’s mission “To provide year-round sports training and athletic competition for individuals with intellectual disabilities.” The game will support the Law Enforcement Torch Run Ontario. Doors open at 1:00 p.m. and the game starts at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $15 in ad-
vance from any OPP Detachment, $25 online or $30 at the door. Kids under three are free, and discounted $20 tickets for seniors and children under 12. For further information, contact Provincial Constable Jim Chauvin at jim.chauvin@opp.ca. Visit www.benefithockey.com for the NHL alumni roster and further details.
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Mohsen “Max” Kaspar 7, 2026 31, 2025 May 19,January 1938 – December
Southpoint Sun respect that the It is with deep sorrow and profound family announces the passing of Mohsen “Max” $200 plus $26 Kaspar, HST =who $226departed this life peacefully on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, surrounded Any changes please by his loving email family. Born in Tourza, North sun@southpointsun.ca Lebanon, Thank you. Max lived a life defined by faith, devotion to family and unwavering integrity. Max is survived by his beloved wife Haifa, who together recently celebrated 60 years of marriage. Max leaves behind his five children who he’s always inspired, supported and deeply loved: Violet, Rose, Sam (Sarah), Acey (Alexandra) and John (Cheryl). He was a proud and loving grandfather to 11 grandchildren: Catherine, Andrew, Anthony, Isabella, Matthew, Jessica, Rachel, Mason, David, Allison and Emily – each of whom brought him great joy and pride. Max was the cherished son of the late Asad and Mantura Kaspar. He was preceded in death by his loving sisters Jamel (late John Fadoul), Evelyn (late Sarkis Jacobs) and Georgette. He will be lovingly remembered by his brothers and sister: Joe Gaspard (late Marie), Tom Gaspard (Theresa) and Frieda (late Paul Zeiter). Max is the beloved son-in-law of the late David and Rosa Gaspard. Max will be lovingly remembered by his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Latifa (late Youseff Saleh), Louie Gaspard (Sophia), Youseff Gaspard, Marie of obituary run Doumith Proof (late Sarkis), Nader Gaspardto(Marie-Claude) and Dolly Naim. Max is also survived by many nieces and nephews who he loved dearly. January 7, 2026 A hardworking and principled man, Max dedicated 30 Southpoint years of service to Chrysler, where heSun earned the respect of colleagues and built lasting friendships. In retirement, he treasured time$200 spent plus with family friends in Leamington, $26 and HST = $226 a community that held decades of joyful memories. A man of deep faith, Max held a special devotion to Saint Charbel, Any please whose example keptchanges him steadfast throughemail life. Max will be sun@southpointsun.ca remembered for his strength, generosity, devotion to family, and his brilliant mind. He was guided by strong spiritual faith and always prioritized grace and mercy. His legacy lives Thank you. on through the many lives he made better and his generously shared wisdom. May his soul rest in eternal peace. His death is a very sad loss on earth, but for Max it is the next step in his lifelong spiritual journey to be with God. The family would like to extend their thanks to the entire hospice team, especially Dr. Burgess. They would also like to thank the stroke unit at Windsor Regional Hospital along with the entire palliative medical team for their support and care during a difficult time. When Max’s long term and palliative care transitioned to the Leamington Mennonite Home, their love and care added to the dignity of his passing. The family would like to extend their thanks and gratitude to Dr. Holloway, the many nurses, PSWs and support staff that provided Max with the care and respect he so deserved in his final months of life. Arrangements entrusted to Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631). Visitation and Funeral Mass have taken place. Entombment at Erie Memorial Gardens. Words of comfort can be shared at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
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Flu cases in the region are the worst in years Windsor‑Essex County continues to experience significantly high influen‑ za (flu) activity following the holidays. For the final week of 2025, the region has expe‑
rienced nearly a six-time increase in the number of cases as compared to the same time period in 2024. The strain seen the most throughout Ontario con‑ tinues to be Influenza A
Doreen Rose Dzumaryk
Doreen Rose Dzumaryk, a former resident of Leamington, Ontario, Canada, passed away Monday, December 8, 2025 at the age of 92. She was a graduate registered nurse of New Haven Yale University Hospital, and spent her career in the nursing profession in and around the Metropolitan Detroit area until retirement, after which she relocated to the Bonita Beach area of Florida. Doreen was predeceased by her sister Irene Riley and nephew Chris “Chip” Dzumaryk, and leaves behind Chip’s two children, Devon and Cole. She also leaves behind a nephew, Scott Dzumaryk, and his daughter Savannah, who is currently attending Michigan State University medical school. She also leaves behind the last surviving member of the Dzumaryk family, her brother Ed Dzumaryk, who resides in Naples, Florida.
(H3N2), known for caus‑ ing more severe illness in young children, older adults, and individuals with chronic health condi‑ tions. The health unit and sys‑ tem partners have been monitoring and commu‑ nicating with the public and with healthcare pro‑ viders for several weeks about the potential for this to be the worst flu season in years. Local hospital part‑
ners have also reported strain in their Emergency Departments due to in‑ creased illness rates, and they encourage residents to only utilize their ser‑ vices in emergency situa‑ tions. For non-emergency situations, seeking other medical options such as primary healthcare pro‑ viders, walk-in clinics, or virtual appointments will help to ensure the most timely and appropriate service for most residents.
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LouisJanuary “Lou” Mosna 7, 2026 August Southpoint 17, 1949 – January 1, 2026 Sun $200 plus $26 HST = $226 Any changes please email sun@southpointsun.ca Thank you.
Louis “Lou” Mosna passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 1st, 2026, at the age of 76, with the love of his life Sharon at his side. There will be a visitation held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Families First South Windsor (3260 Dougall Ave., Windsor, Ontario, N9E 1S8) on Sunday, January 11th, 2026.
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Photos from Kingsville-Gosfield Heritage Society 1790-2000 A Stroll Through Time
Cedar Beach Drug Store, owned by Red Morris, Photo courtesy of the Kingsville Archives offered drugs, toiletries, china and souvenirs for sale as well as providing a luncheon menu. Speed boat rides were available from the Cedar Beach Drug Store for 50 cents a ride for summer visitors renting a cabin or for cottagers not owning a boat. The boats could be taken through the placid canal or out into the rougher waters of Lake Erie. This photograph of an unidentified family, standing outside the Cedar Beach Drug Store, was taken in the late 1940s or early 1950s.
SS No 3 Albertville was located at the corner of Seacliffe Drive and the Graham Side Road . The architect was Thomas Jenner. On the inside of the school, there was a teacher’s platform. Look at Leamington’ s Past of C.Benjamin Scott Drake Holland TheAcontract for the construction was signedcourtesy by James Drake, and Nelson Wigle. Cost of the building was $1,088. kingsvillearchives@gmail.com
Leamington’s Past courtesy of the C. Scott Holland Collection April 1973: Buckingham Real Estate edged Gulliver Insurance 2-1 to win the Midget hockey trophy. At left is captain Ken Dick who scored both goals with coach Randy Critchlow.
January 7, 1976 - A new senior citizens residence geared towards older residents who could live on their own but need some form of medical care to assist them opened to the west of the Sun Parlor Home.
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January 1986 - A Christmas Eve fire gutted the clubrooms of the Wheatley branch of the Canadian Legion. No decision has been made at this time as to the future of the remains of the fire-gutted Submarine cycling - Ditches rose foot after foot following the Thursday evening rainfall building. The accumulation of ice had prevented the engineers from making any decisions on the and these young lads wasted nooftime inventing new will game, “submarine structural strength of the remains the building. The aLegion hopefully have theircycling”. temporaryIf nothing else, it’s a quick way to wash a ten-speed bicycle! location open Thursday, January 9 in the Southland Insurance building on Talbot Street East.
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Taking a look back ... From the Leamington Post January 12, 1922 The ban put into force by the Board of Health on Tuesday of last week, closing churches, schools, theatres, clubs, lodges, billiard and pool rooms owning to an outbreak of smallpox in town, was lifted Monday, with the danger of an epidemic being considered over. Six cases had developed when the Board of Health put the ban into effect. No more cases developed until Monday, when two more were reported. Dr. Eede, the Medical Officer of Health, says it would be well for citizens to generally know the early symptoms of smallpox, which would enable them to take precautions. The early symptoms are like those of the grippe, with pains in the body, especially in the back, accompanied by fever. These occur a few days before the rash breaks out. —— The Leamington Baseball Team will have a dance at The Arc on Friday evening, January 27, at which all baseball fans and their friends will be welcome. The executive of the South Essex League will be invited and will be given prominence at the dance. The Bluebird Club will furbish a dainty lunch, during which the silver trophy won by the Leamington team in last season’s league series will be presented to the president, Mr. Eccles G. Gott of Amherstburg. Finzell’s five-piece orchestra will provide the live entertainment. —— The marriage of Mr. F.S. Barclay, manager of the Bell Telephone Company in Leamington, to Miss Edna Partridge, took place at Christ Church in London on Tuesday afternoon at 2:30. The groom’s gift to the bride was a handsome Victrola. To the bridesmaid, he gave a silver purse and to the best man and organist, cufflinks. The happy couple left for points south and east to spend their honeymoon, with the bride travelling in a navy broadcloth suit trimmed with beaver and a gold lace hat. —— Leamington’s Chief of Police, Jack LaMarsh, has issued a licensing notice for local drivers. Owners of automobiles will be given until Saturday, January 14 to secure licenses for 1922, after which date parties found running without licenses will be prosecuted. —— Examination of Canada’s trade figures brings out a number of peculiar circumstances. First of all, the figures demonstrate that we are buying way too much from the United States, in comparison to their purchases from us. Secondly, while our sales abroad are satisfactory, we are not buying enough from the foreign countries that buy from us. From the Kingsville Reporter January 19, 1922 The right of 300 doctors to issue liquor prescriptions is about to be cut off by the Ontario License Commission, because they each issued more than 50 one-quart prescriptions per month. The prescriptions are filled by the government dis-
pensaries and are not the ordinary sixounce prescriptions that druggists may fill. The reason for the exceptionally large list may be the recent festive season, combined with the federal election. —— At a meeting of the finance committee of Windsor city council on Friday evening, Aldermen Roach, Strong and Keyser were named to serve on a special committee to confer with Essex County council on the plan to build a new county building in Sandwich. The proposed building will include a new jail and the estimated cost is $300,000. The city’s share may reach as high as $180,000, but the county is pressing for a new agreement. —— Persistency and a garden spade filled the game bag for W. Harrington of Thedford, Ontario, after his trusty shotgun had failed him. While hunting cottontails, Mr. Harrington discovered fox tracks and then came across the animal around dusk on January 17. After injuring the animal, it fled into the darkness, but he found it the next morning after digging out its burrow. Surprisingly, it was a silver fox and not a red fox. The pelt brought him $500 from fur traders in Toronto. —— The Mohawks of the Methodist Sunday School and Mr. Harry Sanford’s class pulled off a game of hockey at Miner’s Pond on Saturday with the following lineups. Manley Miner’s Mohawks: Brien, Cook, Dawson, Salmoni, Henderschot, with Beacom as the goaler. Sanford’s Class included Voakes, Troutman, Wigle, Ruttah, Leach and the goaler Rae. Referee was D. Denbardt. The teams were so evenly matched that two extra periods had to be played with the Mohawks finally becoming the victors 7-6. Weather permitting, there will be a rematch next Saturday afternoon. From The Wheatley Journal January 1901 No small pox in Wheatley nor within miles of it, and every sanitary precaution will be taken to prevent its getting here. January 1918 John T. Loop has purchased M. Campbell’s interest in the Campbell & Setterington Fishery and will sell his farm stock implements by auction. He will also offer his farm for sale. January 5, 1956 Duane Omstead, Murray McLean and Ray Getty were present at Village Council requesting fire protection. Several suggestions were put forth. It was finally agreed that the Village would have an agreement drawn up. The Clerk was instructed to prepare a Mutual Fire Protection Agreement between the Village and Harvey Getty & Sons Fisheries, Omstead Fisheries Limited, Wheatley Harbour Terminal Limited and McLean Bros. Fisheries at an annual fee of $60 per hydrant. Council decided to give a grant equal to taxes of the Community Hall to the Wheatley Community Association for 1955.
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Darocy scores six as Flyers rout Admirals By C. Scott Holland The Leamington Flyers returned to action on Sunday, January 4 by bombarding the visiting Caledon Admirals 13-1 on the strength of Ashton Darocy’s sixgoal record-setting performance. A crowd of 448 fans were present to see the home team romp. It didn’t take the Flyers long to assert control. Near the seven-minute mark of the opening period, Brendan Cooke cut through two Caledon defensemen then whisked a backhand into the Admirals’ net. At 8:53, Darocy began his productive night by flicking the second goal while on the Caledon doorstep. Caledon starter James Meredith ended his night at 12:12 when Brayden Degelas took a screen shot from the slot that eluded him. Calem Yorke took over for the Admirals just before the visitors notched their lone goal. Darocy connected next into an open right side then Ethan Walker’s shot during a goalmouth scramble found the target for a 5-1 lead after one. By that juncture the Flyers’ had the game won but continued to play hard and Darocy would tab two of their second frame tallies. His hattrick goal came on a two-man breakaway that he ended by tapping the puck into the open left side. Darocy’s fourth came late in the period after Landon Bernard had drilled a powerplay goal. Walker launched his second of the night at 6:21 of the third on a pass from behind the Admirals’ net with ASHTON DAROCY Brendan Cooke completing his own hattrick by notching the next two Flyers’ markers. Darocy then capped his historic night with two goals in a nine-second span. His fifth goal came at 17:24 when he slipped a rebound past Yorke, and then at 17:33 plucked a Caledon pass and drove to the net’s left and cannoned a shot into the twine. “It was nice to see our guys put the puck in the net. We came out strong and didn’t let the foot off the gas pedal,” said head coach Dale Mitchell. “We need to continue with this momentum and keep it going.” The Flyers will host the Niagara Falls Canucks here on Thursday, January 8 at 7:10 pm.
Ontario Junior Hockey League West Conference Standings
Team Toronto Collingwood Milton Leamington Buffalo Burlington King Mississauga Caledon Niagara Oakville Georgetown
GP 39 40 37 37 37 38 35 38 36 36 37 35
W 33 28 26 25 22 17 19 17 15 10 10 5
L 6 8 8 11 9 13 15 17 17 24 25 28
T 0 1 2 1 2 3 1 0 1 0 0 0
OTL 0 3 1 0 4 5 0 4 3 2 2 2
PTS 66 60 55 51 50 42 39 38 34 22 22 12
Flyers forward Brayden Degelas (91) scores during Sunday night’s first period to chase Caledon starter James Meredith and make the score 3-0 Leamington. SUN photo
Sharks drop close one to Flags to start 2026 The Wheatley Omstead Sharks visited Mooretown for their first game of 2026 and dropped a close 3-2 decision to the Flags in a tough Stobbs Division matchup. The Sharks got on the board first with a goal by veteran Vito Alfano at 4:04 of the first, but the Flags responded immediately, tying the game just nine seconds later. Mooretown took the lead for good in the second period as Carson Crawford scored the first of his two goals on the
powerplay. Trailing 2-1 going into the third period, the Sharks looked to even things up, but instead gave up a short-handed tally by Crawford to make it 3-1. Alfano got his second of the game for Wheatley at 11:22, with Ryan Basile assisting, but that was all the offence they could manage as Flags goaltender John Chartrand stood tall, stopping 34 of the 36 shots he faced overall. Wheatley’s Adam Flanigan was equally as busy,
stopping 38 of the 41 shots aimed his way. After a visit to Essex on Tuesday, January 6, the Sharks go back-to-back
with their usual home game Wednesday (tonight) hosting Dresden, with puck drop at 7:30.
Provincial Junior Hockey League West Stobbs Standings
Team Essex Lakeshore Blenheim Mooretown Dresden Amherstburg Wheatley Walpole Island
GP 32 31 33 30 32 31 31 32
W 27 23 23 16 12 12 11 2
L OTL T SOW SOL PTS 4 1 0 0 0 55 6 2 0 0 0 48 8 2 0 0 0 48 13 1 0 0 0 33 16 4 0 0 0 28 16 3 0 0 0 27 19 1 0 0 0 23 29 1 0 0 0 5
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Curling Club event January 31 If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at curling, the Sun Parlour Curling Club is hosting a Curling Day in Canada event where you can learn about the game of curling and all of the social aspects and friendships that come with it. The event takes place on Saturday, January 31 with time slots at 1 pm and 4
pm. The club will be holding short learnto-curl lessons followed by time on the ice. All you need to bring is warm, easyto-stretch clothing and clean shoes. The club will provide everything else. Register at sunparlourcurlinggm@ gmail.com to secure your spot. Spots are limited. ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, look for ways to boost your income this week. Be open to dealing with people who may otherwise not come on your radar. Some extra earnings will be useful. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you may be happy to socialize this week, especially with new people who are friendly and congenial. Enjoy some time out on the town and the chance to meet new people.
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VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you might make an excellent impression on others today, especially a boss that has had their eyes on you for some time. Fear not; you are only projecting good things.
U13A Stars grab silver at Silver Stick throughout the weekend. They were able to get the offence on track with some goal scoring outbursts from up and down the lineup. Wynne St. Aubin, Emma Robinson and Victoria Thompson worked great together all weekend. Ella Fleming, Aly Mastronardi and Eva McKeen were all able to get on the scoresheet and competed hard. Maddie Cardoso, Ella Epplett and Balokia Raffoul provided relentless pressure throughout the tournament. On defence, JJ Dufour and Tegan Grubb skated
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 This is the perfect time to travel or try a new activity, Libra. Go someplace you have never been before. That may involve exploring your own neighborhood or city.
hard to shut down opponents, and Mila Epplett started the weekend off with a great goal from the point. Milana George and Hannah Falls-Goodyear battled their opponents hard through all six games. Charlie Market is on her way back from an injury and was there supporting the team. The goaltending tandem of Avery Anderson and Kinsley Sutts shut the door as they have done all season long. Coach Mark Epplett summed it up, when he said, “Our parents, fans and coaches are very proud of the performance put on by these girls.”
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Enjoy the company of others this week, Scorpio. People will be warm, friendly, inclusive, and generally happy to share ideas and experiences with you. SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Work-related travel may be on the itinerary this week, Sagittarius. You also might find yourself more involved with foreign affairs or people from other cultures. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, accept invitations to socialize with others this week. This is a great opportunity to have fun. It’s a good time to enjoy movies, the arts or the entertainment world in general. AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Think about inviting someone over for coffee or pizza. You might be motivated to have an impromptu social gathering, Aquarius. Others will be happy to take you up on the offer. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Convincing others to embrace your way of thinking may require a little more effort than you are able to put forth right now, Pisces. Be patient and things will change for the better.
U11 Thunder win silver in Windsor tournament
The Essex Thunder Black U11 House League girls team rode a 4-1 record into the finals of the Windsor Wild Winter Classic tournament on the January 2-4 weekend and came away as silver medalists. The Thunder squad is comprised of several girls from Essex, Leamington, Harrow, Kingsville and Cottam, and competes in the U11 Local League. They found themselves up against some stiff American competition, with their only losses coming at the hands of a strong Metro Junior Jets team out of the Detroit suburbs. The Thunder started the tournament off right with a 2-0 shutout of the Oakland Michigan Jr. Grizzlies on Friday morning and followed that up with a 6-0
whitewashing of the Trenton Blades on Friday afternoon. On Saturday, the Thunder beat local rival South County Predators by a 3-1 score before dropping a close 1-0 game to Metro Jets on Saturday evening. In the semi-finals, the Thunder beat South County 4-1 in a local rematch to put them into the finals against Metro. Despite a valiant effort, they lost a close game by a 2-1 score. Team members include Mikenna Cacilhas, Kinsley Alexander, Sloane Hopper, Evelyn Genereaux, Lucy Quinlan, Eloise Mongeau, Evie Polagato, Tegan Klie, Moorea Shepley, Juliana Taouil, Olivia Incitti, Layne Smith and Elody Murray. They are coached by Rob Shepley, Kevin Hopper and Dan Incitti.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Your involvement in sports, groups and clubs will be a positive experience for you this week, Cancer. Not only will you enjoy the interaction, you will feel a sense of optimism. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, there’s no better time to identify financial commitments and make some changes to how you move your money than right now. The doors of financial institutions will open for you.
The U13A Stars are, back row from left, coaches Matt Mastronardi, Curtis Anderson, Mark Epplett. Third row: Ella Epplett, Victoria Thompson, Balokia Raffoul, Wynne St. Aubin, Maddie Cardoso, Tegan Grubb, Mila Epplett, Aly Mastronardi, Emma Robsinon, Trainer Katie Mackie. Second row: Hannah Falls-Goodyear, JJ Dufour, Eva McKeen, Milana George, Ella Fleming, Charley Market. In front are goaltenders Kinsley Sutts and Avery Anderson. Photo submitted
The Southpoint Stars U13A girls hockey team competed in the International Silver Stick Finals in Sarnia this past weekend, January 2-4. After a strong round-robin performance, the Stars were able to win one of their most impressive games of season, defeating a tough team from the Soo in the semi-finals. The Stars came up just short in the final game after losing 3-1 with an empty net against a tough team from Whitby. The Stars were up against some very tough competition and the coaches were thrilled with their performance
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Right now you are anxious to work and be productive, Gemini. However, obstacles seem to get in your way left and right. You might need to devise a plan to overcome the challenges.
FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS JANUARY 4 - Lola Young, Singer (25) JANUARY 5 - Carrie Ann Inaba, Dancer (58) JANUARY 6 - Rowan Atkinson, Actor (71) JANUARY 7- Jeremy Renner, Actor (55) JANUARY 8 - Cynthia Erivo, Actress (39) JANUARY 9 - Catherine Princess of Wales (44) JANUARY 10 - Mason Mount, Athlete (27)
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