4-year Galesburg Firefighter,Jacob Pedigo, with the Firefighter of the Year award presented to him by Galesburg Fire Chief Randy Hovind May 9th at the Central Fire Station. Pedigo’s accomplishments since he became a Galesburg Fireman are: On the team that introduced and implemented the probationary task bolt for assist new members through their first year; Completed OSFM fire investigation modules; Completed Advanced Technician FireFighter at IFSI; etc...	Local Scout Troop 4226 puts up the flags around the Public Square for all holidays. This summer they will travel to New Mexico for a two week backpacking trip at Philmont Scout Ranch.	Don Tomlin, Terry Burns, Dale Rickords, and Bill Tomlin from the VFW Post 2257 excepted a check for $20,000 from Shirley Chu owner of Tres Cafe. from the fund raiser, held at Tres Cafe April 29th. The proceeds from the fund raiser are to benefit the VFW Post 2257. A silent auction and 50/50 drawing were held. Silent auction products were donated by Galesburg businesses.
Photo submitted by Monica Slabodnick. One of the numerous potholes on South Mall Drive was potted!I love Galesburg.	Galesburg City Council meeting on May 15 had many citizens attend to express their concerns about the agenda.	Cafe in the Park’s first event of the year May 17th at Downtown Park Plaza sponsored by the Downtown Community Partnership of Galesburg.
3-year-old Remington Tapscott played with a cool bottle of water at the Cafe in the Park’s first event of the year May 17th at Downtown Park Plaza sponsored by the Downtown Community Partnership of Galesburg.	On May 13 the John Tate Trio gave a free performance at the Galesburg Public Library as part of the Rootabaga Jazz Festival.	As part of the Rootabaga Jazz Festival the John Tate Trio performed at Galesburg Public Library.
The John Tate Trio performed at Galesburg Public Library on May 13.	Richard Cross Official Photographer for The Burg