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The Citizen, 1991-06-25, Page 10PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN. WEDNESDAY. JUNE 26,1991. Walton Compiled by Mrs. Betty McCall. Phone 887-6677 Area people visit Thunder struck When Rev. Bonnie Cole Arnal, pastor of Duff's United Church in Walton, heard the crack of thunder on Friday night, she knew it had hit close to home, but she had no idea just how close. The next morning Bonnie discovered the church had been struck by lightning. This piece of cement from the step was found on the highway. They believe the steeple was hit and the charge travelled down through the rail to the step. There was other structural damage to the exterior and interior of the building, in addition to the phone lines being blown out at the manse. McGavin's Farm Equipment across the street had its phones, computers and two-way radios hit. Margaret Mclnroy and Wilfred Shortreed visited Jason Shortreed last Monday at Westminster Hospi-» tai, London where he had surgery recently. On Friday he was moved to Clinton Hospital for a week, then has to return to London for therapy. Bill Coutts was a patient in Clin­ ton Public Hospital for a few days last week, returning home on Satur­ day. Isabelle Shortreed and grandson Robbie Shortreed attended the Hig­ gins reunion on Sunday at Bel- Community sale, big event There were over 20 families par­ ticipating in the huge garage sale in the village of Walton and area on Saturday, June 22. The day started out very chilly with a little rain till noon; but it did not dampen the large crowd who were on hand to select the many tables of furniture, toys, tools, antiques and many col­ lectibles. grave, later visiting with Jason Shortreed in Clinton Hospital. Vance Stevenson of Whitby is holidaying with Bev Stevenson, Ron and Chris. Wilbees host reunion The Hart family reunion was held at the home of Keith and Gloria Wilbee on Sunday with 41 in atten­ dance. Guests were present from Woodstock, Kitchener, Stratford, Cromarty, Baden, Embro, Walker­ ton and Teeswater. JEFF McGAVIN Jeffrey John Gordon McGavin, son of Neil and Marie McGavin, RR 4, Walton graduated from the University of Guelph on June 7, 1991 with a Bachelor of Science In Agriculture degree majoring In Business. Jeff is a graduate of Seaforth District High School and is employed at United Co­ operatives of Ontario at Ches- ley, Ont. Congratulations, Jeff. Summer (Bible School will be held at Zion Mennonite Church 5 Km. East of Cranbrook Weekdays July 2 -12 9 a.m. -11:30 a.m. Ages 31/2 to grade 10 welcome i Against Our Will Is Against The Law Institute members see play in The Walton Women's Institute catered to the Fordwich Branch of the W.I. and friends on Tuesday evening, June 18 when 51 people were served a hot roast beef dinner prior to the bus taking them on to the Blyth Festival. On Wednesday evening several Blyth members of the Walton Women's Institute and family members took in the Barbershop Quartet play at the Blyth Festival. It was a very humorous play and the ladies quar­ tet was really good. They all found it a very interesting play with many a good laugh. Let us help make your picture clearer Many people have a myriad of unanswered questions about funerals. It is not a subject that most of us know much about. We would like to help correct this problem. We are available to answer any of your questions about funerals, including costs, details of the service, pre­ arrangements and pre-payments. If you would like more information, just pay us a visit at the address below, or pick up the telephone and call us. We'll help to make the picture clearer! BETTS FUNERAL HOME BRUSSELS GORRIE 887-6336 335-3571 If you’re like most people, you’ll look at this and think rape. Well, think again. Because sexual assault isn’t only rape. It’s any unwanted act of a sexual nature imposed by one person on another. And if you think it’s always a dark alley and a violent stranger, you’re wrong again. More than half of all sexual assaults of women are committed by men they know. It can occur on a date. Between friends. Even Ontario Women s Directorate between husband and wife. So most people don’t think of it as a crime. And often it goes unreported. But attitudes must change. Because against our will is against the law. If your life has been affected by sexual assault, find out what can be done. Contact a sexual assault service. Or talk to someone you trust. Men must under­ stand that sexual assault is a crime. Maybe then they’ll think twice about it. Sexual Assault Is A Crime I