Village officials want toilet planters gone

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By WSBT 24/7 News

Story Created: Jun 6, 2009 at 9:07 AM EST

Story Updated: Jun 7, 2009 at 8:03 AM EST

LAKEMOOR, Ill. (AP) — The planters in Tina Asmus' front yard aren't too pleasing to some of her neighbors, and village officials in Lakemoor have told her to remove them, or face a fine.

Asmus, who likes to recycle discarded items, created the planters out of two old toilets and a pedestal sink.

Mayor Todd Weihoffen, who is a plumber by trade, says he stands behind police who have given Asmus 30 days to remove the toilets.

He says she faces a fine of $25 to $500 if she doesn't comply by June 15.

Asmus, though, says she will not remove what she calls her "art pieces." She says each toilet planter cost about $100 to make and holds an assortment of daisies, angel's breath, lilies and other flowers.

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Information from: Daily Herald, http://www.dailyherald.com

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