Veteran Treacy shines at Wounded Warriors Classic at Turner Field
William Treacy III, a 28 year old Army medic wounded in Afghanistan, joined about 40 veterans for a behind the scenes Turner Field visit. He played catch with former Braves players, took batting practice and received Mizuno gear. Treacy, USC Aiken graduate, aims for medical school or acting and uses events to raise veteran awareness and funds.
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William Treacy III
Turner Field
Atlanta
Atlanta Braves
Treacy
Braves
Mizuno
Chris Hammond
Terry Harper
Greg McMichael
Jim Nash
Alejandro Pena
Marty Perez
Craig Skok
Aiken
Augusta
Wounded Warrior Project
Charlotte
North Carolina
SRR Public Affairs Volunteers Engage Seniors in Jackson
Savannah River Remediation Public Affairs staff and a college intern volunteered at Roland Smith Senior Center in Jackson as part of a day of outreach. They hosted bingo and served lunch, spoke with seniors about pasts and futures, and delivered hot meals to 21 homes through Meals on Wheels. The visit highlighted SRR’s community work near the Savannah River Site.
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Savannah River
Dean Campbell
Rick Kelley
Tina Melton
Maddie Blair
Colleen Welch
Roland Smith Senior Center
Jackson
Aiken Area
Meals On Wheels
SRR
Hawks Return to Aiken Training Track Fascinating Local Wildlife
At the Aiken Training Track on Two Notch Road hawks annually nest in a tall pine near the clocker stand. This year one chick survived after the other died, with trainers noting the birds' antics as they roam the grounds and hunt.
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Aiken
Two Notch Road
Cary Frommer
Frommer
Wildlife stories at Aiken's track describe hawks eagles foxes
Frommer recounts early year encounters with a mother hawk carrying a squirrel and a bald eagle on the track. Birds near the infield frightened by a horse, while coyotes in nearby woods threaten fox families once common there. Late trainer Mike Freeman admired the foxes with binoculars. Dede Biles covers the details.
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Cary Frommer
Aiken
Frommer
Mike Freeman
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