Donations for trees at cemetery

Last fall the Monroe City Council approved a plan to plant up to 10 trees in Silent City Cemetery to add some beauty as well as balance out the tree distribution in the newer sections of the cemetery. A tree committee consisting of Kim Jenkins, Kathy Van Veen, Jennifer St. Peter, Sean Wilson, Meghan Ferneding and Brian Briles will oversee the planting of the trees. The committee plans to plant these trees in March or April, depending on weather. It will take approximately $2,500 to cover the cost of the trees, planting, protective tubing around their trunks and water reservoirs to help ensure their survivability.

If you would like to contribute any dollar amount to this project, send or drop off checks (with the memo Cemetery Tree Project) at Monroe City Hall, 206 W. Sherman St. or contact Brian Briles to pick them up.

It should be noted the trees will not take up any empty burial spaces or displace any occupied burial spaces.