The matter came to a head in 1998 when the mayor of Stratton personally confronted four of Jehovah’s Witnesses. They were driving out of the village after having returned there to speak with residents who had shown interest in having Bible - based discussions.
Situācija īpaši saasinājās 1998. gadā, kad Stratonas mērs personīgi sastapa četras Jehovas liecinieces, kas brauca ārā no ciema, kur bija runājušas par bībeliskām tēmām ar iedzīvotājiem, kurus šādas sarunas interesēja.