The Kelly Lake Sportsman's Club has been working on a community project to better Kelly Lake. A Wheelchair Accessible Fishing Dock has been installed and is now be open to the public. A public dedication took place on Sunday August 22nd. The site is located on North Kelly Lake Road at Lake Access # 6.
Numerous donations were given to support this project: The Lloyd Tilkens Family, Curt & Irene Streblow & Family, The John Hillen Family, National Mutual Benefit Branch #925, Howard Fire Station #1, N.E.W. Credit Union, Lena Lions Club, Trout Unlimited, Gary Vizelka & Family, Oconto Lions Club, Oconto County AARP Chapter, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Knights of Columbus Lena, The Joseph Sr. & Katherine Blazek Family, Bernie & Denise Madison, Oconto County Sportsman's Alliance, Suring Sportsman's Club, The Holiday Inn Roman Wiegele, Oconto Electric Coop Community Change Program, Earl Macha Family, The Kenneth Soukup Family, Jay & Barbara Nick, Magnin Landscape, and Schlaefer-Martin Memorials-Rick Brumlic. Many man hours have been volunteered by the Kelly Lake Sportsman Club members and the Town of Brazeau.
We are very proud that this immense project has now become a reality. This dock will insure anyone wishing to fish or enjoy the lakes resources and beauty, may do so comfortably regardless of any handicap or disability they may endure.
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