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Thursday, August 24,2017 The Baldwin Bulletin I Your local newspaper Page A9 Sparky the Dalmatian meets commissioners A new fire prevention initiative by the Baldwin County Fire Department has brought forth a new mascot. Sparky, the Dalmation, was present at the Baldwin County Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 1,to remind citizens to be careful around fires. Pictured, from left: Commission Chair Sammy Hall, Commissioner Tommy French, County Manager Ralph McMullen, Sparky, Commissioner Henry Craig and Commissioner John Westmoreland. WIL PETTY/Staff u 1 iiai I L • JhM f\ Ffl *{ 11 i L ^jpgv 'Wm Y a. j ^ pi * .i~« ■ y ■ it i L » CONTRIBUTED William Wallick, member of the Morris-Little Post 6 American Legion, was honored as Legionnaire of the year by his fellow veterans. Wallick named Morris-Little Post 6 Legionnaire of the Year William “Bill” Wallick, a member of the Morris- Little Post 6 American Legion in Milledgeville, was honored for his commitment to The American Legion. Morris-Little Post 6 Commander John W. Griffin presented Wallick with a certificate commem orating his support to the organization. Griffin said he is proud of Wallick and felt priv ilege to present him the Legionnaire of the Year Award. Wallick, a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War, has served as Morris- Little Post 6 Building Committee Chairman for 13 years and continues to serve the post. He also opens the post for meetings, assists in the preparation of meals, puts away delivery supplies and helps maintain the post. “His input is always highly considered,” Griffin said. Eligible veterans, spouses, daughters and sons interested in being part of the world’s largest veteran service organi zation are encouraged to contact Griffin at 478-453-0295 or via email: jwgriff@aol.com. Registration open for Sodexo Bobcat classic golf tourney The Annual Sodexo Bobcat Classic Golf Tournament, one of the biggest fundraisers of the year for Georgia College athletics, is right around the corner. The event will take place on Monday, Sept. 25 at Harbor Club on Lake Oconee in Greensboro. There will be tee times offered for the morning and afternoon. While the chance to hit the links at Harbor Club is often incentive enough to sign up for the annual tournament, the door prizes at the Bobcat Classic are often second to none. “It’s a great day of fun and fellowship on one of the finest golf courses anywhere,” said Athletic Director Wendell Staton. “Proceeds directly benefit our student athletes. We look forward to another outstanding tournament this year as we have had great prior success due to loyal support and volunteers.” Check out oure-Edition online at BBnews.today The cost is $700 for a foursome, with shotgun starts at 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. For more information or to register as an individual or foursome, contact Assistant Athletic Director Steve Barsby at 478-445-1778. Georgia Writers Museum Presents DR. BRUCE GENTRY Flannery O’Connor Scholar and Professor at Georgia College “Understanding O’Connor and Her Writings” Sunday, August 27 2-4 pm 109 S. Jefferson Avenue Eatonton, GA31024 706-991-5119 Call or go Online for Reservations Suggested Donation 10$ OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO www.georgiawritersmuseum.com Eclipse Continued from A1 astronomy, Dr. Donovan Domingue, made it his goal to educate teachers and students in Baldwin County about the solar eclipse. “People say it’s a life changing event even for non-astronomers, and to see this event in nature can be such a dramatic change from what we’re used to,” Domingue said. At the peak of the solar eclipse, the moon casted its shadow covering 97 percent of the sun in Baldwin County. Georgia College provided the library with 400 to pass out to all of those in Burglary Continued from A1 removed and merchandise found on the floor. According to the release, officers also discovered a similar incident occurred in neighboring Putnam County. “During the investiga tion, we were informed that approximately 40 minutes after the break-in at Quality Pawn occurred, K & B Kwik Stop in Putnam County had also been broken into,” Hudson said. The K & B Kwik Stop is Allison Knight sets up the solar glasses for her daughter, Raylan, so she can enjoy the eclipse viewing. CARRIE MOON/ Staff attendance, along with four sun-spotter telescopes to ensure attendees were able to view the eclipse safely. Several other places in Milledgeville participated in the eclipse viewing, including: Georgia College, Georgia Military College and the Baldwin County School System. A solar eclipse is not scheduled to occur again in Georgia until 2045. Jo Jones & Company Real Estate welcomes the ^ $100 MILLION DOLLAR TEAM ^ Don and Shirley Smith donshirley@jojonesrealestate.com 706-453-6333 JO JONES & COMPANY REAL ESTATE Specializing in Lake Country Luxury located at the 900 block of Gray Road near Eatonton, also known as Georgia Highway 212. According to the release, detectives retrieved a surveillance video from the Putnam County business and determined the people were involved in that incident as well. “Based on their clothing in both surveillance videos, we were able to determine that it was the same guys from our burglary case,” he said. If anyone has informa tion regarding this case, they are encouraged to call the MPD at 478-414-4413. 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