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Pastor fined for shooting arrow

Updated: Friday, 20 Mar 2009, 7:33 AM CDT
Published : Friday, 20 Mar 2009, 7:33 AM CDT

SHEBOYGAN FALLS (AP) - A pastor and parishioner have been cited by police for shooting an arrow during a church service in Sheboygan Falls.

Rev. John Putnam had Jason Wilke shoot the arrow across the front of the church during a recent service at Pentecostals of Sheboygan County . Putnam says it was a "teaching tool" used during his sermon.

As Wilke prepared to shoot the arrow with his bow, one man stood up and objected, telling Putnam it was unsafe and illegal. Parishioners say Putnam told the man to be quiet and sit down.

When the man objected a second time, Putnam asked him to leave. He did and called police.

Wilke was cited for using a missile indoors. Putnam was cited for aiding and abetting. Both were fined $109.

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