What:   Captain Robert Jornlin, who led a crew of World War II veterans in
          sailing the LST -325 from Greece into Mobile on January 10, 2001,
          will speak at the awards luncheon of the Alabama Gerontological
          Society (AGS).  He will talk about their journey, its effect on
          the LST's graying crewmembers and the future of the 60-year old
          vessel that earned two battle stars in service during World War
          II.  The group of veteran sailors who sailed the ship home to
          America average around age 72.  For more details about the U.S.
          L.S.T. Association see www.uslst.org .

  When:   Wednesday, March 14, 2001 from noon until 2:00 p.m.

  Where:  The Wynfrey Hotel at the Galleria Mall, Birmingham

  Background:
          The Alabama Gerontological Society (AGS) will have its annual
          conference March 13 through 14 at the Wynfrey Hotel in Birmingham.
          The AGS is an organization whose focus is the well being of
          Alabama's aging community.  Alabama Power is a proponent of AGS
          and its efforts to enhance the quality of life for seniors.  The
          theme this year is Caring for Alabama's Seniors:  Successful
          Models for a New Millennium.


  CONTACT:  Peggy West
            Alabama Power Company
            205-257-2357
            pbwest@southernco.com

PRNewswire -- March 8

SOURCE: Alabama Gerontological Society