Tay Valley Township Holds Picnic to Celebrate 25th Anniversary and Improvements to Maberly Community Park and Hall.
On Saturday, Tay Valley Township Reeve Rob Rainer, Deputy Reeve Fred Dobbie, and Councilors Marilyn Thomas, Korrine Jordan, Angela Pierman, Andrew Kendrick and Greg Hallam joined Maberly volunteer Rosetta McInnes, residents and several past Council members for a picnic to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Township and to announce several recent grant-funded upgrades made to both Maberly Community Park (175 Maberly Elphin Road) and Maberly Community Hall (180 Maberly Elphin Road).
“Lanark Frontenac Kingston continues to move forward one community project at a time”, said MPP John Jordan. “The Ontario Trillium Capital Fund grant of $54,500 has helped to ensure Maberly’s iconic community hall is in good repair for the events that keep people connected, informed, and engaged. It’s a comfort to know that the doors of Maberly Hall are open to host entertainment, information sessions, intergenerational activities, and maybe the odd Euchre tournament! Congratulations to your hard-working community members—today is a celebration of your achievements!”
About 100 people gathered Saturday in Maberly to enjoy live music, great food, outdoor games, children’s activities, a tennis workshop and displays at the park and hall.
“Tay Valley is committed to upgrading and creating new recreational facilities and programs throughout the Township, like Maberly Community Park and Hall”, said Reeve Rainer. “Such facilities and programs are vital for promoting fitness and health, for bringing people together, and for strengthening our community."
Tay Valley Township would like to recognize the following organizations and their contributions, which have allowed us to upgrade Maberly Community Park and Hall:
• The Canada Community Revitalization Fund provided $79,500 in funding for a new tennis court and an accessible swing in Maberly Community Park.
• The Ontario Trillium Foundation awarded the Township a $54,500 Capital fund grant, which paid for new accessible front doors and washroom doors; a new accessible ramp and railings; more visible signage; and energy-efficient lighting at the Maberly Community Hall.
• Ontario’s Main Street Revitalization Initiative granted $2,935 that allowed the Township to install an accessible picnic table, a bench, and a bike rack in Maberly Community Park.
• Mary Louise Adams donated $400 toward the kiosk in Maberly Community Park; members of the Heritage Properties Committee researched and wrote the kiosk content; and Stan Strickland built the kiosk itself.