December 2017 | Volume 30 • Number 12 | www.powersouth.com/powerlines | info@powersouth.comPowerlines

Core principles and dedication to its member systems fuels PowerSouth, and in 2017 the employees and leadership propelled the member-owned cooperative to complete major projects, start new initiatives and exceed expectations.

Safe365: A culture of safety PowerSouth’s employees kept safety their top priority in 2017, working through Dec. 1 without an injury that required them to miss a day of work. Recognizing an outstanding driving safety record, Liberty Mutual Insurance awarded PowerSouth the Gold Safety Award for Outstanding Safe Driving Performance in April.

The year also began with a new campaign to keep people safe on the job. Employees, their families and the things they love are the focus of the Safe365

campaign, designed to reinforce PowerSouth’s safety culture.

This campaign will continue into 2018.

Empower Energy Education Workshops In 2016, PowerSouth’s Board of Trustees identified the need to correct an imbalance of energy education in today’s school curriculum. The initiative is designed to inform the next generation of leaders about energy issues.

To accomplish this goal, PowerSouth and its distribution members hosted the first Empower Energy Education Workshops in June and July. At the workshops, nearly 500 educators from across PowerSouth’s service territory participated in hands-on activities about electric generation

and distribution. Attendees received the tools and curriculum necessary to teach students about all energy sources — from fossil fuels to renewables.

Ted Jackson Building dedicated On Friday, Feb. 24, PowerSouth dedicated the cooperative’s newest building in honor of longtime General Counsel Ted Jackson. At the core of the 44,000-square-foot Ted Jackson Building is a two-story concrete structure that houses PowerSouth’s new, state-of-the-art Energy Control Center, data center and network operations center.

Looking toward a strong 2018 This past year will be looked back on as a year of building upon previous successes while continuing new initiatives.

PowerSouth employees proved once again that they are some of the top professionals in the electric industry. Numerous employees received new certifications including Professional Engineering licenses, energy certifications and cybersecurity credentials.

Other employees continued a tradition of serving on national boards and associations that put PowerSouth on the forefront of safety and regulatory issues.

Each division spent the year accomplishing its goals and fulfilling the objectives laid out in the strategic plan formed by the Board of Trustees. Looking ahead to the new year, PowerSouth will continue to work diligently to serve its members and provide reliable, cost-effective service. g

A Year in Review: Striving toward our goals

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Routine maintenance

PowerSouth is performing routine maintenance on the Point A Hydroelectric Dam to keep every piece of equipment operating smoothly and safely.

The project, which required the drawdown of Point A Lake, included maintenance to the Tainter and head gates, protective relays, trash racks and step-up transformers.

“It’s just like the routine maintenance you would do on your car or your house,” says David Wyatt, PowerSouth Central Generation Plant Manager.

“You want to keep things in good working order before they cause a problem,” Wyatt says.

Point A Hydroelectric Dam has been in operation since the 1920s and has a capacity of 5 megawatts.

The lowering of Point A Lake began Sept. 15, as water was drained from the upstream side of the dam to allow for inspection and repair of specific equipment.

The work is set for completion by Dec. 15, when the lake will begin to return to its normal level.

PowerSouth makes important repairs to Point A dam

To allow access for maintenance, water was drained on the upstream side of the dam, something that last occurred during maintenance nearly 10 years ago.

Metal trash racks prevent foreign material such as logs, limbs and floating objects from reaching the plant’s turbines. Those racks, which are now 30 years old, were replaced during the outage.

Protective relays on units two and three are being upgraded during the project. Pictured are PowerSouth IC&E Technicians Bill Sexton and Mike Ballard.

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The Tainter gates, more commonly known as floodgates, are being replaced during the outage. The floodgates consist of massive wooden boards that are 9 inches tall, 4 inches thick and 26 feet long and have no knots.

The wooden head gates in front of the turbines are being replaced and the structural steel of the gates painted.

Crews are repairing concrete on the abutment seats between the Tainter gates.

The step-up transformer on the outgoing side of the generation units is being replaced.

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Donations to the Covington County United Fund, which enriches the lives of county residents through philanthropy and volunteerism, only benefit local organizations approved by a Board of Directors that includes two PowerSouth employees: Dawn Carnley, PowerSouth Human Resources Coordinator, and Wanda Woods, PowerSouth Communications Support Services Coordinator.

“Covington County United Fund helps a wide variety of organizations,” Woods says. “It’s for senior adults, youth, women in crisis and so many others. It’s just a great organization that helps a lot of people, and they are all in Covington County.”

After nearly 10 years of involvement with the Fund, Carnley’s appreciation for the organization’s ability to impact lives has continued to grow as she sees firsthand how it helps county residents.

“Serving on the Board of Directors is a small way I can give back to the community,” she says.

PowerSouth employees can help by either making a direct donation or by pledging a set amount for payroll deduction. PowerSouth also donates to support the fund each year.

“One of PowerSouth’s core values is community development, and the United Fund is a great way that we can support that value by giving to people in our community who need assistance,” Carnley says. “It gives you a sense of satisfaction because you are helping your neighbors and supporting what PowerSouth stands for.” g

United Fund helps local residents in need

As President of the National Rural Electric Environmental Association (NREEA), PowerSouth’s Keith Stephens continues a more than 20-year commitment to the industry-leading organization.

Stephens, PowerSouth’s Manager of Environmental Services, previously served as Vice President of the organization consisting of cooperative professionals focused on environmental issues and regulations.

The group monitors a variety of environmental issues, including those relating to environmental approval for Rural Utility Service

borrowers. NREEA also participates in reviewing, commenting on and advising the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association on new legislation, rulemakings and other actions.

The group meets twice annually and organizes conference calls as necessary to address pertinent issues. As Vice President, Stephens planned the meetings and set the agenda. Now as President, he is in charge of moderating meetings and encouraging new membership.

“I’m very appreciative of this opportunity,” he says. “I have

been in the NREEA for a long time, and I would like to see it do well. I like to be involved, and I like to encourage young people in our industry to be involved. Because of that, I’m looking forward to this.”

Association members benefit by sharing experiences, advice and insight with each other.

“I have a network of colleagues who I call on routinely to discuss issues and ideas and to compare notes,” he says.

As President of the association, Stephens will also play a key role

in policymaking and regulatory discussions.

“The biggest advantage for PowerSouth is that the cooperative will have greater involvement in regulatory issues as we move forward,” he says. g

Stephens named President of NREEA

Keeping Christmas spirits brightIt’s Christmas time, and PowerSouth employees love spreading Christmas cheer while educating people about the cooperative. The Human Resources Department decorated a tree using PowerSouth equipment like hard hats and gloves. Work study students Emilee Hudson (left) and Amy Hines helped decorate the tree. g

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Don’t get reeled into a phishing scamThe internet can be a dangerous place, and there are people who want your private information. Hackers sometimes send fake emails or lure you to fake web addresses in order to hook your private information.

Offer you a prize or reward.

Ask for confidential information for security or verification purposes.

Website addresses that are similar to a popular website but are slightly different (such as www.facebook.xyz instead of www.facebook.com).

An urgent email with a time limit to force you to click before you’ve thought it through.

Email from a senior employee or other team at your office.

It’s called phishing, and here are some common emails people fall victim to:

Always check the email address of the person sending you the email. Read it carefully and make sure it’s someone you recognize. Likewise, always read every link before you click on it. Staying aware can save you from getting phished!

Membership Drive Results

Vice PresidentUPGRADES

TOTAL ACRE PROGRAM:

Delegates for 2018 NRECA Legislative Conference

» Sherry Criswell and Wayne Turner (Lowman) » Belinda Dunn and Helen Bradley (Headquarters)

NEW MEMBERSRegular

Children

7Spouses

15Employees

23

Century

Children

24Spouses

Century

Spouses

329Employees Employees

614 Members458 Employees 124 Spouses30 Children2 Board Members

Membership Levels7 President 6 Vice President 85 Century 516 Regular

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Power Production division employees train and work to stay safe

Employees returning home the same way they arrived at work is the goal for PowerSouth, whose safety culture is exemplified by those working in the generating facilities.

For more than 240 employees at PowerSouth’s generating facilities (Central Generation, Lowman Power Plant and McIntosh Power Plant), safety remains the top priority. High voltages, high-pressure systems, high temperatures, chemicals, the need to work at great heights and other risks are common in the generating plant environment. However, potential hazards do not need to become dangers, and PowerSouth strives to provide a safe work environment.

“We want people to go home safely to their families,” says David Wyatt, Central Generation Plant Manager. “There are many dangers in a power plant that could be hazardous if you didn’t talk about them and train on them. PowerSouth has always been very good about creating a safety culture, but we must always look for ways to improve.”

Jeff Danford, Operations Superintendent at Central Generation, says workers deal with all types of potential safety risks like working at great heights and around high voltages. That is why everyone is trained and aware of all the safety precautions and procedures they need to do their jobs safely every day.

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Fostering a safety cultureSo far in 2017, PowerSouth has three OSHA recordable injuries. According to Safety Services Manager Buddy Manring, 20 years ago PowerSouth averaged more than 20 such recordable injuries annually. PowerSouth also hasn’t had a lost-time injury since Aug. 24, 2015 — more than 26 consecutive months. Twenty years ago, PowerSouth averaged four to six lost-time injuries a year.

Manring says PowerSouth emphasizes providing workers the training necessary to work safely.

“Since Gary Smith became our CEO, the plants have come so far in terms of safety,” Manring says. “Now, we get the job done, but we do it safely. The workers in the plant bought into that, and they are doing a great job.”

Manring and his team visit the plants regularly for safety audits, which can range from monitoring housekeeping to evaluating electrical and chemical risks.

Training for successPowerSouth has programs to train and educate power supply employees.

Most attend monthly safety meetings, and those who work night shift complete their training on a quarterly basis. At Lowman, new employees go through several steps before beginning their jobs, including a week of one-on-one sessions with an instructor who reviews procedures, policies and regulations.

Safety is also incorporated into each level of technician training. To progress through the plant training programs, each employee must complete online training and qualifying tests, as well as time-in-grade — working in one level for a specified amount of time before moving up.

“Safety is our top priority, and we don’t want anybody to get hurt,” says Jamie Waite, Plant Services Superintendent at Lowman. “That’s why we have programs in place that make us think about what we are about to do and to

make sure we know how to do that job safely.”

Workers also complete a safety briefing before every job, which allows everyone involved in a task to review safety concerns. Plant workers call them “tailgate meetings.”

“We discuss the safety concerns we have for the job and the tools needed to make sure we are safe,” says Jeff Danford, Operation Superintendent at Central Generation. “It prompts several questions that make sure everyone knows what to do.”

Most agree that it is not the jobs with seemingly inherent risks that result in injuries. Instead, it’s usually the small jobs where workers become complacent.

“People often get hurt because they forget important safety procedures when doing a job the same way for 20 years,” Wyatt says. “You are more cautious when performing a job you seldom do because you are less familiar with it.”

Tag out systemA “tag out” system helps keep workers safe, clearly identifying when a piece of equipment is de-energized and safe to work on. Not only is a tag placed on a piece of equipment before work begins, but its status is also logged and tracked electronically.

The system provides a fine-grained level of control. Some equipment may require only one tag, but others may need as many as 30 to track the status of all components. Once work is completed, everyone who worked on the job must sign off before the tags are removed.

From safety classes to the tagging system, each step of the process is focused on cultivating a culture of safety.

“Gary Smith says at every meeting that he wants everyone to go home the same way they came to work every day, and he means it,” Manring says. “We will delay a job if we can’t do it safely.” g

Jamie Waite, Plant Services Superintendent at the Lowman Power Plant, says PowerSouth goes above and beyond to make sure all plant workers are properly trained so they can do their job quickly and safely.

My friend Covington County Circuit Judge Ben Bowden recently sent me an article from The Atlantic written by James Hamblin titled “If Everyone Ate Beans Instead of Beef.” He sent it to me to see if I thought it was satire. Since there are other studies and articles on the effects of diet on climate change, I am sure it is a serious article.

The article focuses on “ecoanxiety,” a term coined in 2011 by the American Psychological Association to describe “the dread and helplessness emanating from the slow and seemingly irrevocable impacts of climate change and the worry about the future for oneself, children, and later generations because of changes to the environment.” The remedy for ecoanxiety (assuming there is one) is understanding what can be done to mitigate environmental degradation in a country whose economy and society is so greatly dependent upon carbon emissions.

The article’s answer to ecoanxiety is found in a study done by Helen Harwatt, a researcher trained in environmental nutrition who focuses on developing food systems that balance human health and sustainability.

The study performed by Ms. Harwatt and scientists from Oregon State University, Bard College, and Loma University calculated the effect of every American making a dietary change of substituting beans for beef. If they could and would make the change, the United States could come close to meeting the 2020 greenhouse emission goals pledged by President Obama in 2009.

Ms. Harwatt states, “I think there’s genuinely a lack of awareness about how much impact this sort of change could have. A relatively small, single food substitution could be the most powerful change a person makes in terms of their lifetime environmental impact — more than downsizing one’s car, being vigilant about turning off light bulbs, and certainly more than quitting showering.”

The articles states that more than 33% of the land on earth fit for the growing of crops is

used to grow feed for livestock and 26% of the earth is used to graze livestock. Up to 42% of America’s farmland would be freed up if beef were traded for beans. Livestock consume many more calories of feed than they yield in meat. The inefficient process of converting feed to beef means additional clear cutting of forests to feed cattle. The article points out the high levels of greenhouse flatulent gases emitted by livestock but does not mention the increase in human release of greenhouse gases if the beans were directly consumed by humans.

Ms. Harwatt states, “It can just be a positive, empowering thing for consumers to see that they can make a significant impact by doing something as simple as eating beans instead of beef. I think it’s such an easy-to-grasp concept that it could be less challenging that a whole dietary shift. Rather, the beans for beef scenario is the dietary equivalent of effective altruism — focusing on where efforts will have the highest yield.”

Finally, the article concludes that the benefits of a bean for beef substitution brings empowerment, or at least reprieve from ecoanxiety. There is apparently some satisfaction in knowing how far an individual can go to save the world just by eating beans.

I think the article has much more to do with what comes out of the bull instead of what goes into the bull. Climate change may or may not be impacting the world. If it is, the impacts may or may not be caused by human activity. I don’t know and you don’t know, no matter of your opinion of climate change. No one knows, even those scientists that claim they know.

If climate change is a serious problem, it demands serious responses, not this comical “everyone can eat beans instead of beef and save the world” nonsense. (Who commissions and pays for studies like this?) Assuming the climate is changing because of human activities, serious efforts are undermined by approaches that people will not accept or pursue like eating beans instead of beef, using

a lot less energy, giving up their SUVs, quitting showering, spending more of their disposable income on energy, or committing billions of tax dollars a year on efforts that will have no impact on climate outcomes. People cherish their lifestyles and freedoms. They will not give up those lifestyles and freedoms easily. More serious efforts should be directed towards how we live with the results of climate change, if it is occurring, instead of focusing on how to modify personal behavior or restrict personal freedoms to prevent it.

Big Mike’s Steakhouse opened in Andalusia about a year ago. People still wait in line Friday and Saturday nights to enjoy their steaks. They like Big Mike’s steaks. How many people will have enough ecoanxiety to wait in line for a great meal at Big Mike’s Bean House?

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Gary SmithPowerSouth President and CEO

Big Mike’s Bean House

CEO COLUMN

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EMPLOYEE NEWS

Lowman employees donated 24 units of blood at a drive on Nov. 2. Pictured are Utility Technicians Ronnie Chapman and Daryl Batley.

Saturday, January 13, 2018

Andalusia City Hall • 505 E. Three Notch St.

(Rain or shine)

Register at www.active.com

Must be registered before December 14 to be

assured a T-shirt.

Entry Fees: $25 — 5K (13 years old and up)

$20 — 5K (8-12 years old)$15 — 1 Mile Fun Run (under 8)

5K Prizes:$75 — First Place Overall Male & Female

$25 + Medal — First Place Male & Female in Each Age Division

Fun Run Prizes:Medal — Top Male & Female

Pre-Race Day Registration

Friday, January 124:30-6:30 p.m.

City Hall

Race Day Schedule:7:30 a.m. Registration /Check-In8:45 a.m. 5K Lineup9:00 a.m. 5K Start10:00 a.m. Fun Run Start

Awards ceremony to follow in the city hall auditorium.

DOOR PRIZES!Must be present to win.

Register to win a weekend getaway in Destin!

All race registrants will beautomatically entered.

You do NOT have to be present to win.

For more information, contact Casey Thompson at 334-427-3440.

Hosted by PowerSouth’s Relay for Life Team and its sponsors.

ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY.

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Board meetingMark your calendars for Friday, Dec. 15.Headquarters employees should wear business professional attire on board meeting days.

SERVICE ANNIVERSARIES

Mike GoldmanLowman

36 years, Dec. 14

James BaylesLowman

36 years, Dec. 21

Greg GoldmanLowman

34 years, Dec. 13

Ricky CookLegal Affairs

33 years, Dec. 12

Chris PowellMcIntosh

33 years, Dec. 13

Dwight PaulT&D Eng. & Const. 33 years, Dec. 17

Earl StrongLowman

33 years, Dec. 13

Vann BumpersLowman

33 years, Dec. 18

Bob LittleLegal Affairs

32 years, Dec. 2

David MurphyTransmission O&M 31 years, Dec. 29

Beverly WilsonMcIntosh

23 years, Dec. 12

Gelaine DensonSafety Services

23 years, Dec. 12

Ed ArringtonLowman

17 years, Dec. 18

Binion JonesLowman

17 years, Dec. 19

Deidra MoniganLowman

17 years, Dec. 18

Mike GrimesTransmission O&M

32 years, Dec. 2

Tracey NelsonMember Svcs. & Comm.

15 years, Dec. 30

Tracey BennettT&D Eng. & Const.15 years, Dec. 30

Angela KellyLegal Affairs

14 years, Dec. 8

Steven KingCentral Generation

13 years, Dec. 7

Willie WatsonCentral Generation

13 years, Dec. 7

Bryan JonesLowman

13 years, Dec. 13

Ronnie ChapmanLowman

13 years, Dec. 13

Jonathan SingletonLowman

13 years, Dec. 13

James LongLowman

13 years, Dec. 14

Kent YoungeLowman

13 years, Dec. 13

Justin SloatMcIntosh

13 years, Dec. 14

Daryl BatleyLowman

10 years, Dec. 3

Bill BlountLowman

33 years, Dec. 14

Dawn CarnleyHuman Resources31 years, Dec. 29

Jamie ToddLowman

13 years, Dec. 14

Willie WilliamsLowman

10 years, Dec. 4

Kim NawlinLegal Affairs

10 years, Dec. 10

Chris HoukTransmission O&M 10 years, Dec. 17

Jonas LathanLowman

10 years, Dec. 3

Justin MessickLowman

10 years, Dec. 3

Kurt TaylorLowman

10 years, Dec. 3

Jarrod PettieSubstation O&M 8 years, Dec. 14

Brian SmithLowman

9 years, Dec. 1

Heath WilliamsonTransmission O&M

8 years, Dec. 14

Amber DearmonLowman

1 year, Dec. 27

Jordan DriverPower Supply 1 year, Dec. 30

Fred SmithLowman

33 years, Dec. 13

George MangusMcIntosh

7 years, Dec. 6

Jason RennerMcIntosh

7 years, Dec. 29

Carolyn TurnerFinance & Accounting

5 years, Dec. 4

Martha JonesSafety Services 5 years, Dec. 10

Ericka EcholsLowman

3 years, Dec. 1

Brenda TurnerCommunications3 years, Dec. 15

Michelle BakkeCustomer Response Ctr.

1 year, Dec. 22

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EMPLOYEE NEWS

Reese Paul Dunn, grandson of Charlee Dunn (Finance & Accounting), was born September 21. He weighed 7 lb. 2 oz. and was 20 inches long. His parents are Jacob and Summer Dunn, and his proud brother is Brayden.

NEWarrival

Comings and goings Happy Birthday!December 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James Bayles

Thomas Smith

Mathew Walden

December 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bernie Bracewell

December 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bernard Pace

December 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vickie Croft

Lisa Wiggins

December 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bob Bentley

Greg Brunson

Ronda Kirkland

Justin Messick

David Wyatt

December 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Patrick Paul

December 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gary Harrell

December 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kenny Hughes

December 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Greg Bush

George Patterson

December 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brett Campbell

December 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chad Busby

Cody Williams

December 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Michael Smith

December 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul Ayers

Blake Odom

December 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ken Clarke

Gelaine Denson

Tim Maten

Kim McBride

December 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delores Bush

Tina Little

December 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cory Ellis

December 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DeLana Henagan

December 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Scott Chastain

Lisa Williamson

December 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wes Robertson

December 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Wilson

December 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marisa Petty

Brock Wallace

December 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stevie Anderson

Rita Kelley

December 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sherry Jackson

Tommy Kervin

Welcome Jarrett Bryan, Evening Custodian in Safety Services, effective Oct. 23.

Jordan Whitman, Evening Custodian in Safety Services, effective Oct. 23.

Tyler Worley, Work Study in Substation O&M, effective Nov. 1.

Justin Cottle, Plant Technician at Central Generation, effective Nov. 6.

William Holley, Plant Technician at Central Generation, effective Nov. 6.

Jamey Reeves, Plant Technician at Central Generation, effective Nov. 6.

Jacob Walter, Plant Technician at Central Generation, effective Nov. 6.

Retirements Best wishes to Steven Stephenson, who retired Oct. 16 after 21 years of service. His most recent position was Operating Technician 2 at Central Generation.

Best wishes to Gerald Patterson, who retired Oct. 20 after 16 years of service. His most recent position was Operating Technician 2 at Central Generation.

Best wishes to Floyd Wood, who retired Nov. 1 after 31 years of service. His most recent position was Plant Supervisor at Central Generation.

Promotions Brent Bracke was promoted to Plant Supervisor at Central Generation, effective Nov. 5. He was previously Operating Tech 2.

Leslie Threadgill was promoted to Storekeeper at Lowman, effective Nov. 5. She was previously Administrative Clerk.

Cassidy Dunn, granddaughter of Charlee Dunn (Accounting), graduated from Army Boot Camp at Fort Still, Oklahoma, on Oct. 13. She will continue her Advanced Individual Training (AIT) there.

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Communications ManagerBaynard Ward

Media & Communications Coordinator, Powerlines EditorChristi Scruggs

PhotographyJohn Dean | Chris Flood

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled

December photo contest winner: Carrie Beverly

Congratulations to Carrie Beverly, Work Study student at Lowman, who won November’s photo contest with her entry, “Coffeeville Lock and Dam.”

For the 2018 monthly photo contest, each month will feature a theme. January’s theme is “Co-op Country.”

IMPORTANT: When sending photos taken with a mobile device (cell phone), be sure to send the highest quality possible.

The contest will close on the 15th of the month prior to publication. So, the deadline for the January contest is December 15.

Send entries to Christi Scruggs at christi.scruggs@powersouth.com or via interoffice mail. g