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Contents SALUTING OUR VETERANS Roy Sexton's service to his country has included time at the Naval Academy, on the USS South Carolina and protecting President George W. Bush. Retiree Chuck McKellar stayed busy stateside during the Korean War testing torpedoes for his fellow sailors. Mike Tomberlin spent more than two years in Afghanistan and says good things came out of the U.S. efforts. We salute our employees, retirees and veterans who have made a difference through their sacrifices. Page 1 SAFETY Since 1985, Alabama Power employees have been presented the Presidential Award of Honor for valiant efforts to save a person's life. This year there are 17 recipients of the company's highest honor. Page 7 APSO Chapters of the Alabama Power Service Organization for two decades have supported Junior Achievement across the state. Despite the pandemic, the work of these volunteers has continued unabated. Page 9 ENERGIZERS Alabama Power's retiree volunteer organization has thrived on members geing together since the group was founded. The past two years, however, have required ingenuity to get things done. Page 11 OUR TOWN Like many small towns across America, Abbeville faced some tough times in the late 20th century. Today it is thriving again, with a downtown reminiscent of days gone by. Page 13 OUR TOWN SIDEBAR Forbes magazine says Jimmy Rane is Alabama's wealthiest man. There's no doubt he's among the most famous. Page 22 PROFILE Ullman Williamson's 50th year with Alabama Power has included a bout with COVID-19 and being in traction for three months recuperating from a broken hip. He plans on being around the National Carbon Capture Center awhile longer. Page 25 FINANCE The Power Investors club is into its eighth decade helping employees and retirees save money. Its portfolio is now worth about $3 million. Page 29 COMMUNITY A series of murals in Enterprise depicts the southeast Alabama town's relationship with Fort Rucker, as well as economic and community growth of the 1950s and '60s. The murals were funded through a grant from the Alabama Power Foundation. Page 31 RETIREES Page 33 IN MEMORIAM Page 35 THUMBS UP! Page 36 OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2021 EDITOR Chuck Chandler 205-257-3651 cchandle@southernco.com ART DIRECTOR Jay Parker CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHER Phil Free W R I T E R S Donna Cope Carla Davis Mitchell Kilpatrick Michael Sznajderman Michelle Tims CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Great Southern Wood Preserving Kate Killebrew Kay Kirkland Nik Layman Chuck McKellar Meg McKinney Positive Maturity Mike Tomberlin ON THE COVER Gordon East gets some loving from Bruce, an American pit bull terrier who runs to him each day at Safe Haven Animal Rescue and Kennels in Abbeville. See page 18. Photo by Meg McKinney POWERGRAMS © Alabama Power Company 2021 Fort Rucker soldiers are depicted on the side of a building in downtown Enterprise. The mural was painted by Wes Hardin with support from an Alabama Power Foundation grant. Story on page 31. Photo by Kay Kirkland.

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