Wisconsin Village's Cross Display Is Questioned

The village of Holmen, Wisconsin finds itself in the midst of a church-state dispute according to yesterday's Holmen Courier. In 1960, a lighted star and cross were put up on Star Hill, then private property, with the cost of the display spit between the village and the Lion's Club. The cross is lit during the 40 days of Lent. Five years ago the village bought the property on Star Hill for use for a water reservoir. This has led resident Eric Barnes now to file an informal complaint with the village about the religious symbol on public land. So far the village has not responded.