“Improving The Community One Project At A Time” PO Box 117 -  Alderson W Va.  24910 Made with Xara © Alderson Main Street 2013 ALDERSON RECEIVES “MAKE IT SHINE” AWARD Travis Cooper of the Department of Environmental Protection’s Make It Shine program presented a community  award to the Town of Alderson at their Council Meeting on Thursday, November 14, 2013.                     In presenting the award to Mayor Travis Copenhaver, Recorder Betty Thomas, Council Members Charles M.  Lobban, Tod Hanger, Becky Keadle, and Ann Eskins, and Community Service Worker Supervisor Jesse Willis,  Cooper especially noted the work accomplished by the workers of the alternative sentencing program in keeping  the riverbank and other parts of the town mowed, trimmed and free of debris. The WV Make It Shine Program is a comprehensive program aimed at making WV the cleanest state in the nation.  Throughout the state, groups of volunteers, businesses, community organizations and local governments are  working to accomplish this goal.   This award is given to communities who have worked to keep their environment clean and who have participated  regularly in REAP programs. Communities designated as Make It Shine Communities receive two road signs to  place in their community as public recognition of their efforts. Mayor Copenhaver said, “We really appreciate this award and the recognition of our alternative sentencing  program as a force for the betterment of our community.  Jesse and the people who are doing work rather than  languishing in jail are to be commended.” PHOTO CAPTION:  Receiving the “Make It Shine” award from Travis Cooper (4th from left) are (l to r) Charles M. Lobban, Council  Member; Tod Hanger, Council Member; Jesse Willis, Community Service Worker Supervisor; Travis Copenhaver,  Mayor;  Betty Thomas, Recorder; Becky Keadle, Council Member; and Ann Eskins, Council Member.