Peace sign creates stir

[aggiesal]

Pagosa homeowners asked to remove symbol or risk fine

November 26, 2006
By Thomas Munro | Herald Staff Writer

A Pagosa Springs resident is resisting an order by her homeowners' association to remove a peace symbol-shaped wreath from an exterior wall of her home.
Bill Trimarco and Lisa Jensen stand next to their peace wreath at their home near Pagosa Springs on Friday. The couple received a letter Tuesday from their subdivision’s homeowners’ association telling them to take down the sign or face a fine of $25 per day.

"I just wanted to put a message of peace out there," said Lisa Jensen, who hung the wreath Nov. 19. She said Wednesday she didn't intend the wreath as a statement against the Iraq war.

"I was really trying to be in favor of something - peace," Jensen said.

She was informed by letter from the Loma Linda Homeowners' Association that "Loma Linda residents are offended by the Peace Sign displayed on the front of your house."

The letter, citing a use-restriction banning "signs, billboards or advertising structures of any kind" within the subdivision without prior approval, said the wreath had to come down by Friday, or Jensen and husband, Bill Trimarco, would face a $25-per-day fine.

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What could I possibly say about this, that the story doesn't already describe.

I didn't put this is the "Latest Breaking News" because it is dated yesterday.

[asjr]

1. How in hell can anyone be offended

by a symbol of peace?

[Warpy]

2. They need to do a nuisance suit aganst the HOA

if they don't force every homeowner to take down wreaths, ribbons, lights, plastic Santas or any other external decoration appropriate to a Christian holiday.

I'll bet the HOA would shut up quick.

[kcass1954]

3. I think she needs one placed on the inside of ALL her windows. n/t

[bleedinglib]

4. Homeowner association rules ??

Most of these association documents arn't worth the paper their written on unless they have been approved by the city or county or tested in a court of law? and even then the city or county doesn't have authority to impose restrictions on people living in a private development.

I would be willing to bet that the association folks have found out that their power is limited unless they go to court and get an injunction
which as everyone knows can be very expensive?

I can also bet that those folks are r/w'ers that are offended by the symbol. Try burning a cross in your yard and see what the response is??

They will probably complain next that they have different last names??

Keep the faith , Baby:scared:

[RiverStone]

5. It would rock if EVERY home in the Assoc. put up a PEACE SIGN!

In peaceful protest, of course.

[Emit]

6. It's beautiful and festive -- Who would complain? Pic here

(On a similar note, my sister just moved into a new condo and had to leave her 200 lb Buddha outside in the front entrance area 'cause it wouldn't fit up the stairs. They have strict Homeowners Assoc rules, and she's fearful everyday that someone will complain.)

[aggiesal]

7. How are you able to include the pic? Still learning. n/t

[Emit]

9. Here

Right click on the image you want to post. At the drop down, select "Properties." Copy the URL Address and paste that into your message window.

[Tony Soprano]

8. I am having one made up today

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