Partners Pull Plug On Controversial Mortuary Location

The partners who proposed the funeral home across the street from the Lake City Senior Center have decided to look elsewhere for a place to put their business. “The concern of people in our community, I think, was a tipping point for both of us,” said Jim Asper, who had applied with Mary Hansen for a special use permit to operate Aspen Funeral Home in the building on Lakewood Drive. Asper said the two began “making decisions” after learning about 100 seniors who use the center had signed a petition protesting the funeral home proposal/ Lucy Dukes , Coeur d’Alene Press. More here.