Class '20 builds dock: Leaders finish Moraine project for easy access to water for kayakers
Despite the pandemic, a group of Butler County leaders found a way to finish their project, an accessible kayak dock in Moraine State Park.
Leadership Butler County, Class of 2020, lent their own time and sweat Saturday to build the dock. The specialized dock has multiple features that cater to helping people with mobility or other limitations get into the water with less difficulty.
“I'm very proud that my class actually pulled this off,” said Michele Konyha, chairwoman of the 2020 class.
The group's achievement will be celebrated during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4 p.m. Aug. 7 during the Moraine State Park Regatta, which is scheduled Aug. 6 to 8. The dock is on the South Shore in the Pleasant Valley boat loop.
According to Jordan Grady, Butler County Chamber of Commerce executive director, the project's price tag is around $50,000 and was one of the larger undertakings of any of the Leadership Butler County classes. The Class of 2020 is the 24th of its kind, since it was developed by the chamber.
“They've been a stellar group. They've worked together this whole time. They should be very proud of their efforts,” Grady said. “This is a project they will be remembered for, for a very long time, if not forever.”
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