TOWN OF ALDERSON POST OFFICE BOX 179 CITY BUILDING—202 SOUTH MONROE STREET ALDERSON, WEST VIRGINIA 24910 TELEPHONE (304) 445-2916 NEWS RELEASE - 6-26-2016

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

SHOTS AND SERVICE  T etanus   and   T-dap   shots   were   the   order   of   the   day   in   Alderson.      The   Alderson   Medical   Center   gave   shots   to   all   comers until their supply was depleted.  Dr. Bridgette Morrison took over at 5:00 p.m. and gathered quite a crowd. Mayor   Travis   Copenhaver   said,   “We   are   pleased   to   be   able   to   provide   these   shots   and   even   more   pleased   that   people   are protecting their health by coming to get them.” Mara   Boggs,   State   Director   for   Senator   Manchin,   came   to   the Alderson   Volunteer   Fire   Department   and   set   up   a   table   with information.  She took requests for assistance and answered questions about the FEMA process.  A team from Pipestem Fire Department finished pumping out basements in Alderson and moved on to Fort Spring.  Residents   and   business   owners   continued   to   clean   their   houses   and   businesses.     The Alderson Thrift   Store   which   is   run   by the Alderson Ministerial Association completed the first stage of cleaning and will complete more tomorrow. Copenhaver said, “We are making progress and appreciate the help coming from so many sources.” PHOTO CAPTION: People lining up for tetanus/T-dap shots at the Alderson Volunteer Fire Department. Mara Boggs, State Director for Senator Joe Manchin, talks with Brian and Kathleen DeRouen .

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