St. Joseph Accepts Donations

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The city of St. Joseph has been the recipient of a lot of generosity lately. At Monday’s city commission meeting, three donations were accepted by the body. First up was an offer from the Indian Hills Garden Club of some markers for trees in Milton Park to identify them. A club representative said the signs will be on expandable chains around the trees. They come as the club marks its 90th anniversary.

“This all began with a donation to our garden club by a deceased member’s family, and we decided it was important to do something for the community.”

Commissioner Laura Goos said the markers will be a great educational opportunity for young and old residents alike. Also Monday, the city commission accepted a donation of some American flags for the headstones of veterans at the city cemeteries from the Lions Club. Finally, the St. Joseph Parks Foundation donated a bike rack to the city to be used at the beach access area on Second Street.