Dinosaur, Loch Ness monster on courthouse display
Associated Press 9:57 a.m. CST, December 15, 2009
KOKOMO, Ind. - You won't find a nativity scene at the Howard County Courthouse, but you might spot a dinosaur or the Loch Ness monster.
The lighted displays also include a fisherman, marching soldiers, a fire truck and lighted candles. Hanging from the roof of the courthouse are lighted signs proclaiming "Seasons Greetings" and "Happy Holiday."
Dave Trine, president of the Howard County Board of Commissioners, said it also received requests to place a nativity scene on the courthouse grounds in downtown Kokomo.
The request was considered, but "we're following the advice of our attorney," he said.
Some civil liberties groups object to religious displays on public property.
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Associated Press 9:57 a.m. CST, December 15, 2009
KOKOMO, Ind. - You won't find a nativity scene at the Howard County Courthouse, but you might spot a dinosaur or the Loch Ness monster.
The lighted displays also include a fisherman, marching soldiers, a fire truck and lighted candles. Hanging from the roof of the courthouse are lighted signs proclaiming "Seasons Greetings" and "Happy Holiday."
Dave Trine, president of the Howard County Board of Commissioners, said it also received requests to place a nativity scene on the courthouse grounds in downtown Kokomo.
The request was considered, but "we're following the advice of our attorney," he said.
Some civil liberties groups object to religious displays on public property.
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