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CONTENTS SALUTING VETERANS Before working at Alabama Power, retiree Ken Menk served during World War II; retiree Kenneth Teal served during WWII, the Korean War and the Cuban Conflict; Field Service Representative Broderick Smith served in Operation Enduring Freedom; and Lead Operations Lineman Chris Coger did two tours in Iraq. On Veterans Day and throughout the year, we salute the men and women who have fought for our freedom. Page 1 HONORS It's not unusual for Alabama Power employees to win awards from or hold prominent positions in the Southeastern Electric Exchange, which is one of the nation's key organizations for establishing industry safety standards. Page 9 APSO Santa is known for his Christmas deliveries but for many children across the state each Dec. 25, the toys and clothes under the tree are the culmination of efforts by caring members of the Alabama Power Service Organization. Page 11 COMMUNITY Children's of Alabama is known for geing patients back on their feet, and the hospital gets a helping hand each year from people like Prissy Daly. For nearly 40 years, she's helped decorate Christmas trees to raise money for the Birmingham hospital and its children. Page 15 ENERGIZERS Carolyn Feltus volunteered for many causes during 29 years on the job. Lile has changed since she retired, as Feltus continues making a mark on the Mobile community and beyond. Page 19 HYDRO A worn-out turbine shut down hydro generation at Bankhead Lock and Dam in 2015. Now, a $17 million project is bringing in a new turbine and other upgrades that should keep spinning for many decades. Page 21 HEALTH Early onset Alzheimer's has changed the world of Menzella Kiser and her husband, Greg, who was diagnosed with the disease five years ago. She is a leading fundraiser in efforts to find a cure. Page 25 OUR TOWN To many Americans, Leeds is the hometown of television sports analyst and former basketball star Charles Barkley. However, visitors quickly learn that the town near Birmingham has much more going for it than the Round Mound of Rebound. Page 27 OUR TOWN SIDEBAR The Barber Motorsports Park and Museum is the dream of a car racing champ who sold the family dairy business to spend more time bringing the best racing facilities possible to his hometown. The Guinness Book of World Records, among others, says George Barber has succeeded. Page 35 EDUCATION Remembering how she and her sister felt going to school without the kind of clothes other kids wore, Jackie Lee began a drive to outfit needy students in Atmore. Page 39 HAPPY TRAILS Steve and Pai Knain met at Alabama Power, dated, married and then retired together aer working a combined 83 years at Corporate Headquarters. Page 41 TECHNOLOGY Lakegoers can enhance their visits to any of Alabama Power's lakes by using an improved version of the Smart Lakes smartphone app. Page 44 RETIREES Page 46 IN MEMORIAM Page 47 THUMBS UP! Page 48 POSTCARDS TO POWERGRAMS Page 48 NOVEMBER-DECEMBER • 2018 EDITOR Chuck Chandler 205-257-3651 cchandle@southernco.com ART DIRECTOR Jay Parker CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHER Phil Free WRITERS Donna Cope Carla Davis Gilbert Nicholson CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Justin Averee CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Billy Brown Chuck Chandler Donna Cope Jay Lamar Sandra Kiser Vondraneice McCall Dana McGregor Meg McKinney ON THE COVER Arya Calhoun rides 'Straw' with the help of volunteers inside the horse ring at The Red Barn, a nonprofit that has given lessons to thousands of people since 2012. See the story on page 31. POWERGRAMS © Alabama Power Company 2018 TELL US ABOUT YOUR PROMOTION In 2019, Powergrams will begin listing recent promotions of Alabama Power employees. A section in each magazine will include the person's name, prior position and new job or responsibility. Promotions will be printed as space allows, on a first-come, first-served basis. Submissions for the inaugural listing should be emailed from the employee's manager by Nov. 23 to cchandle@southernco.com. A photograph can be submied but use will be at the editor's discretion.

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