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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1994-03-02, Page 3Jt\J TJ -TF NEWS Tirnes-Advocate, March 2, 1994 Page 3 One Thousand Cranes play by SHDHS students focuses on family struggles EXETER - The struggle of two families during the nuclear age is the basis for the play, One Thou- sand Cranes, that is being present- ed on Thursday and Fnday by stu- dents at South Huron District High School. The play centres around the fam- ilies of a present day 12 -year-old Canadian boy and a Japanese girl Levy fines on drinking, assault charges EXETER - Christopher Regier of 323 Springbank Drive in Lon- don received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for 12 months when he pleaded guilty rich liquor store. Four others are having their charges transferred to a St. Thom- as court. Liquor valued at $525 was taken in the Zurich incident which occurred in the early morning hours of October 29, 1993 and Bird's lawyer said his client would pay his share of the necessary restitution which amounts to $105. Judge Hunter said , "I am not keen on sharing restitution." A fine of $200 was levied against James J. Augustine for causing a disturbance at the Town and Country Bowling Lanes in Zu- rich on December 2, 1993. Gary Grant of Huron Park was given 12 months probation by Judge Hunter on various charges of break and enter which consisted of breaking in a back door at a Hu- ron Park residence, assault and is- suing threats. The incident occurred on De- cember 16, 1993 and he has been in custody since that time. He was ordered to be released after getting the probation sentence: John Steuer, formerly of Exeter and now living in Victoria, British Columbia was ordered by Judge Hunter to pay a fine of $400 on a reduced charge of using excessive force. Steuer was originally charged with assault against his sister fol- lowing stag and doe in Exeter on August 24, 1993. After Anne Benneweis of Lon- don testified that Steuer had pulled her hair and kneed her in the face and the accused was also on the witness stand, Judge Hunter called a recess to meet with the crown and counsel. On returning, Hunter said Steuer had agreed to plead guilty to the lesser charge and the fine was lev- ied. Steuer was ordered not to have any contact whatsoever with his sister. With the lesser charge taking ef- fect, five witnesses for the defence were not called to the stand. Judge Hunter placed a publica- tion ban on any pre-trial evidence given last Tuesday in a sexual as- sault charge against Michael Sim- ard. in Provincial Court in Exeter on February 22 to a charge of theft. Judge R.G.E. Hunter also or- dered Regier to do 100 hours of community service within the next 11 months. The incident occurred on Octo- ber 29, 1993 when the accused was visting a Hay township home with a group of friends at about 7.30 p.m. Shortly after he excused himself to go out for a smoke when he found a small safe on the way out. He hid $1,800 in some hushes and returned later to pick it up. When he found out that there was a police investigation going on, he returned the money by plac- ing it in the residence's mail box. His lawyer, Kim McLean said Regier is a second year engineer- ing student at Fanshawe College in London. Barry Becker, RR 2, Crediton was fined $750 for operating a ve- hicle while his blood alcohol con- tent was above the legal level. Becker's vehicle was approached by police at 2.20 a.m. on October 23, 1993 at the intersection of Hu- ron county road 5and Concession 8 and 9 in Stephen township. When taken to the OPP detach- ment, the breathalizer tests re- vealed amounts of 1.90 and 1.85. Carolin Paquette, 149 Victoria street, Exeter received a suspended sentence and was placed on proba- tion for 12 months on charges of theft. Crown Hugh McDonald re- vealed that on November 8, 1993 the accused and a young offender entered an unlocked change room at South Huron District High School and removed eight rings, a watch, a money pouch and $4 in cash. The court was told the 20 year- old Paquette has returned seven rings and the money pouch. She was also ordered to do 75 hours of community service within the next 11 months. A 60 days jail sentence was im- posed against Randy J. Bird of St. Thomas for his part in the 1993 break and enter and theft at the Zu Harry Dougherty Accounting & Income Tax Service For farm and small business, personal income tax returns Authorized Revenue Canada Efile Service Phone 235-2156 Uffiffi wine fashions h �.. .. I— 4 1 71NNF8 -16.tibiniioli0ir LADIES I3OUTIQIJE r 7, . 429 Main St. Exeter Coin� Friday, March 4 'Come and check it out "'Draw for a Susan Bristol Sweater of the same age in 1954. Both families are trying to cope with the realities of nuclear war. "The boy is obsessed with the thought of nuclear war," said Mar- ty Vanderhoek who shares the role of the boy named Buddy. "It may seem like a heavy topic. but the story is told through the eyes of children," said Victoria Bisback who plays the Japanese girl dying from the effects of nu- clear war. "It wilt make you think about nu- clear war," said Erin O'Rourke who plays the Japanese mother. The 40 -minute student presenta- tion is based on the play by Colin Thomas. "We have modernized it a bit," said Melanie Phillips who is also in the play. The students have been busy for the past few weeks rehearsing for their upcoming performance. But this won't be their first time presenting the drama. Cast members have already per- formed the play in Blyth as part of the recent Crossroads Drama Festi- val. While in Blyth, they were given an assessment of their performance and pointers on how to improve their acting techniques. And for some of the students it was their first time acting. "Once I got over being nervous, 1 really enjoyed myself," said Kristi Sargeant. "It's something I've al- ways wanted 10 do." The play starts at 8 p.m., on both nights and tickets arc available at the door. Your Views Letters to the editor Thanks for caring "It was a scary experience and it's comforting to know that others went out of their way to help us." Dear Editor: On February 12 1 was involved in a single vehicle accident south of Exeter on Highway 4. I would like to convey my sincere appreci- ation to those who stopped to as- sist myself and my three children. Special thanks to Tom Ryan who stayed with us until the po- lice arrived and then escorted us back to Exeter. 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