TOWN OF ALDERSON POST OFFICE BOX 179 CITY BUILDING—202 SOUTH MONROE STREET ALDERSON, WEST VIRGINIA 24910 TELEPHONE (304) 445-2916 NEWS RELEASE - May 20, 2016

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

ALDERSON ANIMAL CONTROL PROGRAM RECEIVES GIFT   During   the   regular   monthly   meeting   of   the   Council   of   the   Town   of   Alderson   on   May   12,   2016,   Police   Chief Jeremy Bennett was presented with a check for the animal control program. The   check   was   presented   by   Council   Member   Ann   Eskins   in   memory   of   long-time   City   National   Bank employee   Nancy   Shepherd.         She   retired   from   the Alderson   branch   in August   2000   after   24   years   of   service (First   National   Bank   of Alderson,   Greenbrier   Valley   National   Bank   and   City   National   Bank).   The   funds   were contributed by her friends and co-workers. Eskins said, “We know Nancy loved animals and we are sure she would want us to do this.”  Mayor   Travis   Copenhaver   said,   “We   really   appreciate   this   gift.      Our   animal   control   program   has   been   very successful,   thanks   to   the   town   employees   and   volunteers   who   have   contributed   their   labor.   However,   some things we just have to buy and this will be a big help. Alderson’s   animal   control   program,   managed   by   Chief   Bennett,   picks   up   stray   cats   and   dogs   and   holds them   for   a   short   time   until   they   can   be   returned   to   their   owners   or   found   new   homes.      If   no   placement   is possible, they are delivered to the Greenbrier County Animal Shelter.  PHOTO   CAPTION:      Council   Member   Ann   Eskins   presents   a   check   to   Alderson   Police   Chief   Jeremy Bennett. (Click on photo for larger view)