The Champion Historical Society would like to recognize a beloved founding member of our group, Mary Banks. This summer, Mary passed from this life to the next. She was beloved by her family and friends and she was a treasure to this community. As was her graceful way, she requested that after her passing those wanting to offer a memorial tribute do so by donating to the organization which she helped create, the Champion Historical Society. The Society would like to thank all those who contributed in her honor. More importantly we would like to honor Mary Banks in following her example of caring for the community, preserving its positive legacy, and contributing to the betterment of the future.
The Champion Historical Society is the caretaker of the Shafer Road One Room School House No. 3 (located on Center Street, East near the township cemetery). The Society will use the Mary Banks memorial funds for a project in her honor in conjunction with the School House.
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