KEWANEE WEATHER

Breedlove’s team wins Abilities Plus golf outing


By The Kewanee Voice    August 8, 2025
Breedlove’s team members, from left, are Bob Howard, Larry Standaert, Mike Pillen and Mike Landis. [Photo courtesy of Abilities Plus]

The Breedlove’s team won the 34th annual Abilities Plus Golf Outing at Midland Golf Club this week with a score of 54. 

Team members were Mike Pillen. Mike Landis, Larry Standaert and Bob Howard. 

In second place was the Wirth Inc. team with a score of 58. Team members included Derek Shannon, James Shannon, Nick Simpson, and Bart Vandersnick. 

Third place on a card back was the Office Machine Consultants team, with a score of 60. OMC team members included Matt Costenson, Ed Kernan, Scott Kuffel and Steve Salisbury.

“Abilities Plus would like to thank all of the golfers, hole and tournament sponsors, prize and financial donors and volunteers for helping make this another great fundraising event,” said Lauren Dynes-Gillespie, the agency’s director of development. “And, a special thank you to Breedlove’s Sporting Goods, Tyson Fresh Meats, Big Bluestem Wind, Justin Landwehr – Navigate Realty, and Tito’s Handmade Vodka for their major sponsorships again this year.”

She also thanked Midland Golf Club staff for making the outing run so smoothly. 

All proceeds from the golf outing help fund programs and services for local children and adults with delays and disabilities.