TOWN OF ALDERSON POST OFFICE BOX 179 CITY BUILDING—202 SOUTH MONROE STREET ALDERSON, WEST VIRGINIA 24910 TELEPHONE (304) 445-2916 NEWS RELEASE - 8-6-2018

Contact:  Mayor Travis Copenhaver 304-445-2916 / Margaret Hambrick 304-646-2439

Alderson Receives Partnership Grant At   the   regular   Council   meeting   in   Alderson   on   September   13,   2018,   Delegate   George   “Boogie”   Ambler presented   Mayor   Travis   Copenhaver   with   the   necessary   paperwork   to   apply   for   a   Governor’s   Community Partnership   Grant. This   grant   will   result   in   $10,000   to   the   town   to   be   applied   toward   the   purchase   of   a   new service truck. Earlier   in   the   evening,   a   public   hearing   was   held   to   discuss   the   USDA   application   for   additional   funds   for the service truck. Mayor   Travis   Copenhaver   said,   “Delegate   Ambler   understands   the   plight   of   small   West   Virginia   towns   as they   try   to   keep   up   with   the   demand   for   services   and   fund   improvements.   We   appreciate   all   he   has   done for us over the years.” Delegate   Ambler   said,   “Working   on   your   behalf   is   what   I   was   elected   to   do.   I   am   pleased   to   have   been successful many times during my service in the Legislature so far.” PHOTO CAPTION: Mayor   Travis   Copenhaver   receives   grant   paperwork   from   Delegate   George   “Boogie” Ambler   for   a   $10,000 grant toward a new service truck for Alderson. (Click on photo for larger view)