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Zurich Citizens News, 1977-12-15, Page 18Page 18 Citizens News, December 15, 1977 Bantams post two victories, .bsee gees $ in over t tensail The Zurich Lion's Pee Wees skated to a 3-0 victory over_ Hensall last Wednesday night. Darin Telford lead the attack with two goals. Paul Johnston scored one goal while Paul Overholt picked up two assists. Greg O'Brien and Dwayne Martin each played a. tremendous game in goal with the shutout being shared by the two puck - stoppers. Bantams On Sunday Zurich met Dublin and after a slow start came on strong to defeat the Irish crew 8- 2. Dublin scored first midway through the first but three minutes later Jim Willert scored the equalizer aided by Dave Smith. Zurich came alive and in the remaining four minutes gained three more counters. Guy Wilde slapped one home, assisted by Guy Dietz and Jim Willert. Wilde then added another goal on an unassisted effort. Prolific scorer Robert Willert then scored his first goal of the game with an assist going to cousin Jim. In the second, the bantams Pensions; r.. O t Full increases in the Old Age Security pension, Guaranteed Income Supplement and Spouse's Allowance, effective in January,, 1978, have been announced by Health and Welfare Minister Monique Begin. Increases in Old Age Security pension and Guaranteed Income Supplement payments represent the seventeenth quarterly escalation based on the cost of living, as provided for in the Old Age Security Act. The new monthly total at the single rate for persons receiving both the basic Old Age Security pension and maximum Guaranteed Income Supplement will be $261.06. For a married couple, both pensioners, the combination of the basic pension and maximum supplement will provide a payment of $498.00 for the couple monthly. The basic Old Age Security pension will rise in January to $153.44 from the present $150.43. The Guaranteed Income Supplement is paid to pensioners whose income, apart from the Old Age Security pension, is limited. The amount of the supplement varies in relation to the amount of income. The maximum Guaranteed Income Supplement for a single person, or a married person whose spouse is not a pensioner and is not receiving a Spouse's Allowance, will go up in January to $107.62 from its current $105.51. The maximum supplement for a married couple, both pensioners, will increase to $95.56 each from $93.69. Added to the basic pen- sion, this will give each married pensioner $249.00 monthly, or a total of $498.00 for the couple. The Spouse's Allowance is paid to persons between 60 and 65 years of age who are married to Old Age Security pensioners and meet residence requirements. Entitlement to a Spouse's Allowance, and amount paid, is based on yearly income, The maximum Spouse's Allowance will increase to $249,00, from $244.12. The maximum Spouse's Allowance is made up of an amount equivalent to the basic Old Age Security pension and ' the maximum Guaranteed Income Supplement at the married rate. rang up two more goals with Robert Willert getting his second goal of the game from David Smith. Wilde then picked up his second goal of the game with Graham L. Kobe assisting. Zurich outscored Dublin in the final stanza with Dietz and Robert Willert doing the damage. Wilde assisted on the first tally of the period. 10 Years Ago December, 1967 A tragic fire early Saturday morning took the life of Robert Warren Williams, a bachelor who lived alone on Mill Street in Zurich. A highly respected and prominent citizen of Zurich, Earnest Earl Weido, passed away, suddenly at his home on Saturday, December 2, in his 72nd year. Joseph Hoffman, a Goshen line farmer was the top man at the. Hay township polls on Monday and won the reeve's chair from John Corbett, who had announced his intentions to run for Warden of the County of Huron next month. On Monday evening after getting behind 4-1 the bantams came on to defeat Blyth by a score of 11-6. Robert Willert scored the first goal of the game on a play from Jim Willert and Mark Kirk. Blyth came on strong after the initial goal and scored four goals in succession but with only five minutesremaining in the second period, the local kids went on a scoring rampage of their own and went ahead 5-4. Dietz snapped one home at close range from Jim Willert and then shortly afterwards after taking _apass from Pat Cyr, David Smith ,wound his way down the ice to put one past the Blyth goalie. Robert Willert continued his more than goal a game pace with an unassisted goal. Nine seconds later Dietz found the, range with Robert Willert aiding the effort. In the third period the bantams popped in six goals with two players accounting for two-thirds of the scoring. Robert Willert and Kris Bedard each had two goals. Cyr and Chris notched the single goals. ROUGH GAME — A good deal of the action at Sunday's game was with players going into and coming out of the penality box with a total of 57 penalities called in the game. Mike Clarke, Ron Rader and an un- identified Thedford player were involved in some rough action late in the first period. The Flyers lost 11-3. Staff photo RIGHT MACHINE, WRONG CONDITION — Doug Stade was one of many Zurich residents digging out frond last weeks snow storm. While his truck was in fine mechanical condition, his snowmobile was not, which meant that Doug was getting plenty of exercise both walking and shovelling. Staff photo CHRISTMAS PARTY --• The Zurich Golden Agers' Club held their Christmas party Tuesday evening in the Hay township hall. Prior to the exchange of gifts Mr. and Mrs. Milton Oesch lead the seniors in a rousing rendition of some favorite Christmas carols. Staff photo The service at the Hensall United Church on Sunday was conducted by Rev. Don Beck with Mrs. John Turkheim at the organ. This was the third Sunday in Advent and the third advent candle was lit by Dave Kyle; this candle is pink, in contrast to the others and signifies the joy in Christmas. The choir sang the anthem "Shepherds on the hillside" and the title of the sermon was 'And What of Us?' In every crisis we can either turn to God or away from Him - we can no longer claim our lives as our own if we give God control. Many flower arrangements adorned the sanctuary donated by the families of the late Lorne Chapman, Anna Dilling and Donald McArthur and also from the wedding of Patricia Lemon and Larry Brown. Hensel! Hockey Hensall has three hockey teams playing this winter, Pee Wees, Bantams ' and Midgets. Both bantam games were can- celled due to the weather last week, while pee wees lost to Zurich 3-0. The Hensall boys played a good game, in spite of losing, but Zurich came along strong, scoring one in the second period and twice in the third. CNIB Canvass Successful Eric Luther has advised the area canvass on behalf of the Canadian Institute for the Blind realized $1,325.15. He gratefully acknowledges the efforts of the ladies of the following groups: Carmel Presbyterian Church, Women's Auxiliary, Amber Rebekah Lodge and _Women's Institute. The generous con- sideration of all area contributors is very much appreciated. No Mail No long distance mail was received in the Hensall post office on three days last week due to the snow storms in the area and in London. Prices Steady Hensall Sales Barn prices were steady this week with an active demand. Supply consisted mainly of heifers and steers. Fat cattle; heifers, $44.50-$48.50, top to $50.70; steers, $47.50-$50.00, top to $50.80, Pigs; weanlings $35.00- $45.00; chunks $47.50-$65.00.