BY KATHY TAYLOR
kathy@taylornews.org

CANEY — The Caney Valley Antique Power Association’s showgrounds are being made ready for its 17th Annual Pioneer Days on June 4, 5 and 6, at the CVAPA facility 3 1/2 miles north of Caney on Hwy. 75.
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BY ANDY TAYLOR
chronicle@taylornews.org

CANEY — Fearing citizen rejection of future tax hikes, Caney city councilors Monday voted to forego a proposal to seek federal government funds for the construction of a new city library.

Councilors were unanimous to not seek $244,000 in grant funds from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development for library construction. Part of the financial package proposal was that the City of Caney would borrow $244,000 for the project and repay the loan at 4 1/8  percent interest over 30 years.

Repaying the loan would raise the city’s mill levy, also known as a tax rate, by about 1.5 mills (using current 2010 budget and valuation numbers) over the term of the loan.

Increasing the property tax burden by that level was too much for councilors to swallow.
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Plans for one of Caney’s biggest annual events, Mayfest, are coming together, and Jackie Freisberg, Mayfest director, said the event promises a little something for everyone. The Caney Lions Club is the sponsor of the annual Caney celebration, along with the help of other volunteers and organizations who host various activities which will take place May 27-29.

Following is a list of Mayfest activities for the public to enjoy. Most events will take place at Wark Memorial Park, on Fourth Avenue or downtown Caney.
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