Mark Prairie Historical Society

The time has come for you to renew your membership with Mark Prairie Historical Society for 2020!  

Your $10 dues will cover the period of Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2020.

Last year, your generous donations helped fund a number of efforts toward saving the Schoolhouse including:

·         Paying off all back taxes owed on the property!

·         Regaining our Property Tax Exempt Status!

This year, we hope to accomplish even more! However, we can’t do it without the generous contributions of members just like you!

Please join our organization for another successful year by renewing your membership today. On our “Join Us” page, you will find a copy of our membership application for you to download, print out and mail in with your $10 dues.

Thank you again for your continued dedication to our cause!

I am sooooo excited and happy to be able to share this news with you!

From Judi Hester Aus, President of MPHS:

“We did it everyone! I am toasting you ALL with a glass a wine for what we have accomplished. A MAJOR MILESTONE!

Yesterday when I opened the mailbox at Mark’s Prairie and saw the letter I ripped it open and Read it and just started screaming and jumping up and down like a cheerleader and Burt says “I’m glad you’re so happy to see me!” He had no idea what it was and we both started laughing. So then I told him and he was just as happy as I was. This is huge! “

What is HUGE you may ask??? Why are we celebrating??? WELL, guess what?? The back taxes owed on the property have been PAID IN FULL and that is only HALF of it! The big news is Mark Prairie Historical Society has REGAINED IT’S PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION!!!! The property taxes are paid in full and NO NEW TAXES WILL BE DUE going forward!! I’d say this is definitely a cause for celebration!!! I cried when I got Judi’s email I was so happy!

MPHS has gone from just a handful of members to over 60 members in the last 4 months. There is a new website, a Facebook page, donations can be made via PayPal online (and we have received quite a few) and new alliances are being formed within the community. It is no longer a forgotten relic, but on its way to becoming what most of us had dreamed it could become, a vital and vibrant part of the community! We have raised enough $$$ through donations and membership fees to pay the back taxes and through multiple events and hard work, we have regained our property tax exemption!

So, in celebration, if you are so inclined, feel free to raise up a glass of your favorite adult beverage and toast to a bright future for Mark Prairie and all of us!

Well done everyone 🍷

Erin

The Dedication of Mark Memorial Park, July 25, 1948

Thank you Judi Hester Aus for sharing this awesome picture!

Join Us for an Afternoon of Wine, Painting & Fun!

For Tickets, click the link below!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mark-prairie-historical-society-wine-glass-painting-fundraiser-tickets-78064498015?ref=eios&fbclid=IwAR2t3RJo2saJh9oQsQ7zrfGw3I1kuQ5T4CLkFwKFc219B3FCOI7kWZVKG8M

Thank you Canby Now Podcast for this great interview with Judi & Peggy about the history and future of Mark Prairie! Lots of history and stories about Mark Prairie through the years! Have a listen!

https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-ae8ib-c3910f

Change of Venue

Please Note.  Due to lack of heating in the Schoolhouse, the October Membership Meeting and Social will now be held at the Canby Library, in the Willamette Room,which is just inside the front door to the left.

The Social begins at 6:15 pm, followed by the Membership Meeting at 6:30 pm. The Public is welcome to attend.  See you there!

Canby Library is located at 220 NE 2nd Ave, Canby.