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January 20, 2021
Galesburg City Council approved a resolution last night to honor former Galesburg Fire Chief, the late Dale May, by naming the Hawthorne Centre Regional Training Site for firefighters in his honor. During May’s tenure as chief, he spearheaded the acquisition and opening of the fire training center, which is still in operation today and hosts many area training classes and activities. May’s granddaughter Dena May Turner spoke on her family’s behalf about May’s legacy as a true fireman, and a leader who pushed his team to be better. “He was said to be ahead of his time with his vision for the department,” she read. “And as I’ve been told by some of the men that worked with him, he was referred to as the “Chief of Chiefs” having the natural ability to engage those in his department. His strength is said to be one of the greatest motivational tools a leader can use.” Another former Fire Chief Tom Simkins, was in the department in 1985 when the
Lake Storey expansion study draws polarized responses at Galesburg City Council meeting
GALESBURG The city council heard more public outcry Tuesday night regarding the proposed second phase of the Lake Storey expansion study. A vote on the study may come as soon as the next council meeting.
This study by Edgewater Resources would follow up on a smaller study from last year that would explore and decide whether an expanded Lake Storey would be beneficial and feasible.
While the initial 2020 study ended with the conclusion that expanding the lake would likely be feasible, it also said that more study would be required. The suggested second phase would involve community engagement as well as investigate other factors such as permits. The public reaction at Tuesday’s meeting was polarized, with many residents of the area that would be impacted by the area opposed to the second phase study.