On Tuesday, November 18, 2014 4:27 PM, SNC Communications wrote:

Farley report to NRC:

SNC Communications was contacted by John Daniel with WOOF Dothan regarding the report submitted to the NRC on the actuation of the Unit 2 reactor protection system. Michelle Tims responded with the following statement:

Unit 2 is safe and stable. The unit is in the final stage of a scheduled refueling and maintenance outage.

Plant operators received an indication Saturday morning that a control rod was misaligned and they took the conservative action to shut the unit down.

The issue was corrected and final outage activities have resumed.

Farley siren testing

SNC Communications issued the media advisory below regarding siren testing at Plant Farley on Dec. 3:

Plant Farley to conduct siren testing; sirens will be heard in communities surrounding the plant

What:  Plant Farley, in cooperation with state and local emergency management agencies, will conduct a test of the plant’s emergency siren system to ensure residents can be promptly notified in the unlikely event of a plant emergency and to comply with Federal Emergency Management Agency regulations.

This is only a test. There is no cause for concern and no action is required.

Process:  The test will consist of several varying siren sounds that will be set off in Houston County. As part of the test, the sirens may be heard by nearby residents, schools and businesses.

When:  Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014, at approximately 10 a.m. CT in Alabama and 11:05 a.m. ET in Georgia.

Our next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 PM on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at the Vestavia Country Club Ballroom A in Vestavia Hills, Alabama.

Meeting Agenda:

11:00 a.m. – 11:55 a.m.: Sign-in / Social Hour
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.: Board of Directors Meeting
Noon: Seated Luncheon
12:40 p.m. Program “The Surprise Package Quartet”
1:15 p.m.: Business Meeting / Election and Installation of Officers
1:45 p.m.: Dorr Prizes and Adjornment

This is our annual Holiday luncheon. You should have received an invitation from Dora Brandt by now. If you have, please send in your registration and payment for tickets on or before November 12, 2014.

If you did not receive an invitation and would like to attend, please contact Dora Brandt at 205-956-0502.

See you there!

I hope all of you are enjoying our beautiful fall weather and even a hint of winter here and there. We have some very important dates on the calendar for SCS/SNC Retirees. This year is speeding by as I realize our next meeting is scheduled for 12:00 PM on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at the Vestavia Country Club Ballroom A in Vestavia Hills, Alabama.

This fall meeting is always a very special meeting for our retiree group. Gray Murray, Nominating Committee Chairman will present the new slate of officers for the upcoming year. Jackie Imbusch and the Program Committee have arranged entertainment from Surprise Package Quartet, bringing us a variety of popular songs. The luncheon meals served by Vestavia CC have been outstanding in our prior meetings there and I believe the menu planned by Glenda James, Arrangement Chairperson, may be our best yet. Please mark your calendar.

Another very important date for all of us in SCS/SNC Retirees, the State, and the country is November 4, 2014. I trust all of you will take an active role in voting and encouraging and helping others to do so. I doubt that any one group will have more at stake in this election than seniors and retirees. Healthcare, taxation, and pensions are only a few of the important issues that will impact us not only as individuals but for our country’s future. Leadership at all levels hinges on our voting to select appropriate people to fill positions supporting seniors and retirees.

Speaking of healthcare, our last SCS/SNC Retirees meeting featured representatives from SCS Human Resources. They addressed several questions about our company provided supplemental health coverage. We are grateful for their information and the candid comments about the uncertain issues of future coverage and costs.

I invite you to visit our website at www.scsretirees.com to keep abreast of the latest news within our SCS/SNC Retirees organization. Cary Campbell keeps us informed on member care, Southern Nuclear news releases, and many other items in this excellent website.

So join us on November 19, 2014, in Ballroom A, Vestavia Country Club for our fall meeting. There is time set aside for sign in and socializing beginning at 11:00 AM. Fellowship awaits you!

H. Ray Bailey
President, SCS/SNC Retirees

Here is a message from Horace Waugh of the Alabama Power Energizers:

I am attaching information on our trip to South America.  I have one sheet that shows the basic itinerary and the other gives pricing and contact information.

I realize this is the most expensive trip we have undertaken, but there is so much that we will get to see that in just a few years will be unavailable to the public. Look the information over and if you are interested in this trip, let me know and I will try to answer any questions you have. The dates for the trip are August 5th through August 19th 2015.

Total cost of the trip including air from Birmingham or Mobile and travel protection insurance is:  $8,417 per person based on double occupancy

For more information or questions, call: 205-243-7720

Horace Waugh

Sept 15, 1924 – Sept 25, 2014

Clarence, “Al”, was a resident of Homewood, AL and passed away peacefully at the age of 90. After a career in the NASA manned space flight program in Huntsville, AL, he retired from Southern Company Services in Birmingham, AL. Al was preceded in death by his first wife of 52 years, Thelma Ruth Sullivan Brasher, and his second wife of 10 years, Pauline Thompson Brasher; one child, David Wayne Brasher. Al is survived by his children, James Brasher, Cliff Brasher (Renee), LaWanda Broadus, Mary Ann Parris and John Brasher; daughter-in-law, Susan Brasher; 11 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren; many other family members and a host of friends. The family extends special thanks to the staff of Lakeside Hospice for their loving care and support of Al. A visitation will be held at Ridout’s Gardendale Chapel on Monday, Sept 29th, 2014 from 12:00pm until 1:00pm with a funeral service to follow at 1:15pm in Oakwood Memorial Gardens, Mausoleum Chapel, in Gardendale, AL. In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made in his honor to the Lakeside Hospice, P.O. Box 544, Pell City, AL, 35128.