Windmont Park dazzled this year with its Lighting 2025 event, made possible by an impressive team of volunteers. From Tom DeWalt and Bob Jacobs to groups like the Life Skills Re-Entry Center men, every helping hand left a mark. Support poured in from Jay Morrell, Steve Pont, John Baum, Dan Bennett, and many more, including family teams like the Thurmans and the Cousin Crew. Local sponsors and community members provided cookies for Santa, while the Kewanee Park District and dedicated families ensured everything ran smoothly. Their combined efforts transformed the park into a magical destination, setting the stage for cherished memories well into the new year. Thanks to the dedicated service of six volunteers, the Northeast Park also shone bright. Volunteers Mike Rapczak, Tom Martineau, Mark Ouart, Tim Hamilton, Jerry VanDeVelde, and Ron Bognar begin working on Northeast Park in October. The beautiful displays are crafted and donated by American Steel and the IDOC Life Skills Re-Entry Center in Kewanee.
“Windmont Park Lighting 2025 was beautiful and the volunteers that made it all happen are Tom DeWalt, Bob Jacobs, Dennis Diericks, Bill Fulton, Life Skills ReEntry men (were a huge help), Jay Morrell, Steve Pont, John Baum, Jay DeValkenaere, Dan Bennett, Terry Neirynck, Robbie Neirynck, John Trussen, David Peterson, Jon Looney & Josh, Greg Christakos, Brad Bryner, Dan Bennett, Becky Gies, Laura Peed, Annette Currier, Mary Schlindwein, Karen Stickle, Jeanette Gibson, Lynette Lempke, Alex Burrow, Alice Horrie, Bonnie Davis, Wanda Neirynck, Kenny Gutschlog, Jennifer Russell/Regional Media, Susan DeVilder/The Kewanee Voice, Kewanee Park District , the Thurman Family, the Cousin Crew of Laurie Butler, Erin Spivey- Country Insurance, the many people who donated cookies for Santa, Ratliff’s, Martin Engineering and my hubby, Dennis Packee for his patience and loving support. THANK YOU ALL , for making this park such a beautiful place for memories to happen. See you in 2026!! Mrs Claus”