Newcomer Jenny Haynes has been a Shepherdstown resident for most of her life, and feels it is extremely important that community members feel included in the future of the townno matter the challenge. The Mayor arrives at Town Hall at 6:30 a.m. on weekday mornings. SHEPHERDSTOWN This Tuesday from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m, the polls in Town Hall will be ready for Corporation of Shepherdstown residents to vote in the 2022 Municipal Election. Today the outside wall was shored up for added stability. Susan Loonsk He said Its not like you see on TV. Miraculously, this well-documented riot resulted in no deaths despite the three-day hostage situation and $250 million in damages. The U.S. Congress passed the American Rescue Plan in March. John & Helen Burns The Museum will be closed for the winter and reopen in the spring. To this day a family trip to Dewey Beach is summer tradition. You have permission to edit this article. The cost of college was beyond the reach of many, unless they came looking for you. Peter & Victoria Smith, Marianne Alexander It was recommended the library's rear and right walls should be shored up on the first and second floors inside of the library. Andy & Sondra Hosey, Arch & Connie Hoxton All Rights Reserved. EMAIL US. The library received immediate attention when the damage was discovered. Betsy Coffey John & Margaret Demer When you lead you have to be willing to show your people youre willing to do what they have to do. As for the real need to be thereThese men need counseling at Christmas more than any other time. Jim Ford has been a resident of Shepherdstown for nearly two decades, and upon this most recent reelection, is enjoying a seventh term on the council. He says hes always been proud of the way his office has managed the towns financesespecially during COVID. Marc & Judith Briod The mill was built by Thomas Shepherd Sr., founder of the town named after him in 1762. "NO, I didn't expect to win," he laughed. James & Mary Holland The Corporation Of Shepherdstown, under the management of Mayor Jim Auxer, was awarded the 2011 Preservation Award for their continued support of The Historic Entler Hotel Building. Five years later, Dawn, with a Masters Degree in industrial psychology and a prestigious career in government, decided to give it up for the world of the stay at home Mom and shes never looked back. Copyright 1999 2023 GoDaddy Operating Company, LLC. A Shepherd (College) alum as well as professed super-fan of Shepherdstown, Auxer returned to town in 1999 and was mayor from 2000-2004, and then again from 2008-present. Nick Blanton Kelch had a reverse mortgage on the property and had filed for bankruptcy. Ann Christy Jim Justice took sole control of the funds. Spiker announced the first bid of $277,000, plus one dollar.. Betty S. Lowe Ford is focused on Shepherdstowns economic viabilityfrom town hall to main street. One night, for no explicable reason a fire broke out onboard and spread wildly and with deadly speed. Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph.. Clear. He also led the effort to amend the town ordinances to prohibit discrimination based upon sexual orientation. Dana Entler Special tours are possible if a volunteer docent is available. Frank C. Joe Khare, Jr. & Cheryl A. Yesterday afternoon the building was assessed. Colin & Sonia Heijne In what Robertson described as a contested race this yeardue to heightened political awareness overall, as well as seven members running for five council positions, including a challenge to the mayormore than 200 voters participated, compared to just 45 voters in 2018. Kelly Allen, executive director of the West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy, said most of the remaining money is planned to go toward compensating the states unemployment trust fund Justice has said this will later reduce taxes on businesses that typically fund unemployment benefits and to pay off a loan the state had taken from the U.S. Department of Labor during the pandemic to keep the trust fund solvent. When Professor Harold Goldberg wrote D Day in the Pacific, critics said he gave us one of the best accounts of the Battle of Saipan ever. He soon headed up the mental health unit. James Leathers His first job out was at Sully Elementary in Sterling, Va., teaching 4th grade. Wayne Goodrich & Donna Bertazzoni 1:07 SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. Shepherdstown Mayor Jim Auxer's fight to turn the 279-year-old Thomas Shepherd's grist mill into the premier symbol of the town's history fell apart Tuesday.. Posted in Uncategorized. He didnt say he starred for hes a modest man but he was captain and all-state defense, so starring was a good guess. Martin Burke & Barbara Spicher Auxer estimates Shepherdstown lost a couple hundred thousand dollars in revenue due to the pandemic, but he credited federal relief money for helping keep the town whole. The economic stimulus bill included not only money for local governments but also billions of dollars in direct relief for West Virginia. Ford is focused on Shepherdstown's economic viabilityfrom town hall to main street. Eventually he had responsibility for 250 inmates and 70 officers at Camp Hill. Auxer said in a brief telephone interview Wednesday morning that he was "humbled" by the voters' faith in him as the town works through the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Brown John & Terri Griffith Matthew Merkle & Katherine Hall Meyer Family Trust Peter & Victoria Smith Benefactor $500 - $999 Frank & Wilma Coe Frederic & Anne D'Alauro William Drennen, Jr. The library received immediate attention when the damage was discovered. They collectively lent her around $267,000 on the promise that she would include them in her will, he said. All Rights Reserved. SHEPHERDSTOWN Shepherdstown Mayor Jim Auxer said he shed a "little tear," when he heard the news that Shepherd University's former president, Suzanne Shipley, created a $50,000 endowment fund in his honor. Posted in Uncategorized. The governors office did not respond to an email asking about what the rest will be used for. The sidewalk that runs along the Sweet Shop will be open to pedestrians beginning Friday, July 9th. At first glance hes a bear of a man, serious and a little gruff. SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. Shepherdstown Mayor Jim Auxer was elected to another two-year term in Tuesday's municipal election, defeating challenger Todd Cotgreave, according to unofficial results. -Martin Luther King, Jr. Corporation of Shepherdstown. Richard & Joni Lyon Local governments in West Virginia are receiving a collective $679 million in American Rescue Plan money. We must do our part to help flatten the curve. Dale Walter The recruiting network that came into play included Roscoe Warner, coach at Harrisburg Susquehanna who spent summers coaching training camp at Shepherd and Jesse Riggleman, Roscoes good friend and Central Dolphin Coach. The insurance company was contacted and provided with reports and photographs of the damage. Regent Nicewarner said, "November is Native American Heritage Month. James & Lou Ann Stovall You have to be in hibernation not to notice the changes that have taken place since Jim came to office two years ago. Mayor Jim Auxer "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. The new funds can be used for water and sewer projects, broadband and to backfill lost revenue, all of which Auxer is interested in doing with the money. Posted on April 6, 2020 | A council member for the past four years, Roberts is committed to ensuring that all town residents are informed, treated fairly, and feel included, and that safety and health is consistent priorityboth during the pandemic and beyond. Tom Mayes & Rod Glover David & Rosalind Black Moreover, because of COVID-19, many voters utilized absentee and early-voter ballots. Kath Meadows Hes back in the office from 9:30 to noon taking care of business and then he goes to work at Eastern Regional. Over the past 2 years there was extensive restoration of the building completed. While incumbent mayor Jim Auxer retained his officealong with town recorder, Lori Robertsontown council members Cheryl Roberts and Jim Ford won reelection, and were joined by newcomers Jenny Haynes, Marty Amerikaner, and Chris Stroech. Stephen Pearson Matthew & Claudia Dressler From there he became a graduate assistant at Shippensburg University in the Rowland Lab for MED counseling and discovered his passion and talent as a counselor. The lad loved football but he also loved history, and Shepherdstown was a great recruiting tool. Jefferson County Historical Society Richard & Barbara Nickell Mayor Jim Auxer, Corp. of Shepherdstown Stephen & Rebecca Ayraud Thomas Banks Dennis Barron John Bresland & Beth Batdorf M.S. Karen Kiaer This means Justice and the Legislature will have to work together on the $1.355 billion the state receives of American Rescue Plan funds an amount thats separate from what the local governments received under the same spending guidelines. Yocencia Deal The area around the library is taped off including the streets on both sides of the library. He pledged Tau Kappa Epsilon, managed Sara Cree, made lifelong friends and got good grades. Ben Miller The Auxers got involved in scouting where Jim was a Life Scout: Order of the Arrow and he remembers camping and trips to Dewey Beach, Del. Allen Spiker, trustee for Seneca Trustees of Norfolk, Va., the agency handling the auction, asked for more bids after Spaur offered $365,000. He looks at his role on the council as a service to the community he loves and an opportunity to listen, and then listen some more. Jim realized that Shepherdstown would feed his love of history. At the end of the voting day on July 21, and after a few hours of counting, Auxer was reelected as mayor by a margin of 184 votes. Journal photo by Toni Milbourne And because shes a JHS champion swimmer (She holds records for the butterfly and had the best time in the area last year. Susan Mayer Now at Shepherd College football was big, the school could pick and choose. Sue Collins Payment options include cash, check, credit card (processing fees apply), and e-check (processing fees apply). Payment options include cash, check, credit card (processing fees apply), and e-check (processing fees apply). Roberts was reelected with 229 votes, Ford was reelected with 156 votes, Stroech won with 187 votes, Amerikaner won with 186 votes, and Haynes prevailed with 176 votes. I liked to listen and help to resolve issues.. Box 1786 This was completed Monday evening and the building was then secured. SHEPHERDSTOWN - Imagine calling the mayor of your town and asking him or her to remove a bird trapped in your rain spout. Jack Kendall & James Puglisi You can pay your bill at Town Hall located at 104 North King Street (in person or using the dropbox), online at www.shepherdstown.us, or by phone at 304-318-8590. Dawn, Joselyn and I will open gifts and celebrate a little in the morning and then Ill go to work. Why does the boss work holidays? Every effort will be made for public access to the meetings. That internet access is important everywhere in West Virginia, including in Jefferson County. Shepherdstown Mayor Jim Auxer said he is happy people are pleased with the decision and that he supported the change because he believed it would be a positive one. Barbara Myers James Cain & Karen Meyer-Cain Elliot & Nancy Kirschbaum The Shepherdstown community often comes together for the common good. The integrity and performance of the police force is also a point of both pride and passion for Ford, and he vows to work with the mayor and fellow council members to ensure its continued excellence. Determined to show up and do the work, Haynes realizes that the strength of Shepherdstowns future relies on the power of people working together towards the greater good. The CATF event scheduled for July 9th will be held in the parking lot of the Marinoff Theater at 62 West Campus Drive on Shepherd University Campus. Piercy and Blosser said local governments arent in a rush to spend the money. They need to talk and have someone listen. Hes also been a member of the Water Board since 2012. We have a leader who is in constant contact with town committee members, seeing that all information is verified, the public is informed and needs, especially those of the elderly, dont go unnoticed. Richard Klein Sharon Henderson Linda Hope West Virginia received. Dear Valued Corporation of Shepherdstown Customer: Beginning November 1, you will notice multiple changes with your new monthly utility bill. Jim Auxer is an interesting guy. John Doyle He has nothing but praise for Meredith Wait, president of the SBA, and Dr. Suzanne Shipley for willingly and regularly sitting down with him to bring Shepherd University, the business community and the town government all under one tent for the betterment of Shepherdstown. Sign up to receive updates on Shepherdstown events and more. Thomas Banks All of these projects are still on the table, he said, and county commissioners are holding a meeting next week to get feedback on how to spend the funds. Denver & Wendy Beckner Copyright Shepherdstown Chronicle | https://www.shepherdstownchronicle.com | 123C S. Duke Street, Shepherdstown, WV 25443 | 304-876-3380. The three-story mill, including its millworks and steel-overshot waterwheel, is limited to single-family residential use, according to Shepherdstown zoning regulations. Upon approval of repairs from the insurance company, a firm was contacted to evaluate the damage and provide a plan for the repairs. Auxer was forced to do the same to stay in the auction. Changes for the better. My father loved watching me play ball. Today, Jim gives Shepherd College credit for helping him build the foundation for his life. Wanda Perry Rhys & Jennifer Gerholdt Posted in Uncategorized, The Shepherdstown Library (Market House) was struck by a vehicle between 6:00 p.m. Sunday, July 4th, and 6 a.m. Monday, July 5th. James Maddy We had a wonderful childhood. When Arthur Jr. died he left his family with great memories, but Ruth, at age 84, just retired from teaching in the school her sons attended: Central Dolphin High School. Officials across the state are working to figure out spending priorities as American Rescue Plan money pours into the state. If you have any questions after reviewing your bill, please do not hesitate to call the Shepherdstown Water Business Office at 304-876-2574. Austin & Carmen Slater Andreas Pfann Shepherdstown isnt alone in trying to determine how to spend such a significant amount of funds. Hali Taylor 2021 Members - Historic Shepherdstown Our Members as of December 31, 2021 Preservation $1,000 & Up John Allen, Jr. Frank C. "Joe" Khare, Jr. & Cheryl A. Bob & Linda Reynolds Now we must separate for the common good. Mary Ann Morgan Dick & Judy Pharr Sandy Brown Henry Willard Canvassing of the ballots cast, including provisional ballots, is scheduled for Monday. Grove & Dallolio Architects William Bromley That kind of collaboration can be seen in Jefferson County. Donald & Dorrene Hale Susan Mitchell But we have a mayor who is working tirelessly to keep all town employees on the job and maintain the cleanliness and services of the town. She said a plan needs to be developed that reduces disparities and targets those most in need. Lets kind of take a step back and look at what some of our common goals are.. Journal photo by Toni Milbourne The Grinch and several characters from Whoville gathered with Mayor Jim Auxer to welcome in the holiday season with the lighting of the town tree on the lawn of McMurran Hall. Planning Commission Members Mayor Jim Auxer, President Christopher Cafiero, Vice President Terence Fulton Dr. Hani Al-Saleh Abby Streu Roger Munro Leah Rampy Andy Beall, Planning and Zoning Administrator, email abeall@shepherdstown.us or phone 304-876-6858 Information Notices Information Title 9 Planning and Zoning Ordinance Forms 129 E. German Street(corner of German and Princess Streets)Shepherdstown, WV, P.O. Mayor Jim Auxer, Corp. of Shepherdstown Photo by Michael Theis/Chronicle. All rights reserved. Mayor Jim Auxer, left, stands in front of the trunk full of cat food with Mountain Cats TNR Founder Tina Creller on Dec. 30. Meg Spurlin And as one of the Panhandle's greenest, most outdoor-friendly locations, he feels it's everyone's responsibility to help keep Shepherdstown clean. Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. Auxer was recognized as a hero for his selflessness and would go on to receive many decorations for meritorious service during World War II. Roger & Anne Munro I think that the emphasis is to look for as many collaborative opportunities as possible, said Jennifer Piercy, executive director of the County Commissioners Association of West Virginia. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. We now have opportunities to better communicate various services to you, whether via a message on your bill or an additional insert that comes as part of your billing statement. Jim & Peachy Staley First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. [emailprotected], Marriages and Deaths in the Shepherdstown Register, 1849-1850. "Infrastructure is my thing." If you are unable to locate needed information, please contact Town Hall at 30-876-2312. Little brother Jeffery completed the family where life was good. I think thats one unique way where I think were getting it right here in West Virginia is that were all banding together: Republican, Democrat, conservative, liberal, whatever your ideology or philosophy is, he said. John & Mary Kavaliunas You can pay your bill at Town Hall located at 104 North King Street (in person or using the dropbox), online at www.shepherdstown.us, or by phone at 304-318-8590. Blake Swihart & Laura Krinock Incumbent councilwoman Deb Tucker received 96 votes and challenger Corinne Airgood received 102 votes, according to unofficial results. Blosser said figuring out how to spend that money has been a collaborative effort. We, and our neighbors, have been witness to an amazing spring ritual in recent years. The county, at the tip of the Eastern Panhandle, offers a quick commute to the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. But then you listen to his soft spoken way with a rational explanation or you sit in a single issue Town Hall meeting and watch him listen intently and respectfully to anyone who has something to say, and a different picture emerges. During a June 7 presentation to a legislative interim committee on the American Rescue Plan funds, Ann Urling, the governors deputy chief of staff, told lawmakers that its important that the state use a data-driven methodology that shows where we can make the biggest impact in our state by using these funds strategically., She said U.S. Treasury guidelines encourage the state to hold listening sessions across the state to ensure inclusive stakeholder input.. Eighteen years later, the Auxer home, now with kittens Chief and Teke, is still that wonderful place on New Street. Shepherdstown Mayor Jim Auxer cares a lot about the environment. Jim Auxer was the first in his family to go to college. Marie Anderson All Rights Reserved. What they decide could have big implications for West Virginia and its future. She considers it an honor and a responsibility to keep Shepherdstown a safe, lively, community-driven place for all. M.S. Jerry & Susan Bucey Kathy Upton Please enjoy the other open spaces in the parks with enacted and recommended guidelines. He also volunteered at Catholic Social Services and provided counseling for unwed mothers. Though Jim has had little time to ride lately, Bernie at 28 is still around, just not in the New Street house. Shepherdstown will hold its meetings online via Zoom. High 49F. Sue Kennedy is a former public relations executive and Emmy Award winning screenplay writer. Now the top of the list is broadband and then water and sewer.. EMAIL US. The force pushed out the wall on the right side of the building. It is a time to celebrate the rich histories, diverse . Jack Young, Keith Alexander They dont have to spend all the money right now, Piercy said. Dr. Raleigh Watson, Jr. The Farmers Market location is being evaluated. Auxer, who has served as Shepherdstown's mayor since 2008, was first elected to the post in 2000 and then reelected for a second two-year term in 2002. John Bresland & Beth Batdorf Auxer said Shepherdstown officials are talking with the county and neighboring municipalities about ways to use the funds for broadband projects. Information regarding the COVID-19 can also be found on the Town's website and Facebook page. Cheryl Gregory The back of the Market House appears to have endured the most serious damage. Sara Smith Thanks for your patience and understanding. Ann Saalbach Arthur James Jim Auxer III Auxer was unable to top a $365,000 bid by a Jefferson County, W.Va. businessman during a public foreclosure auction in front of the county courthouse. But theres a lot of pressure for local governments to get it right. Georgiann Toole During the 2021 state legislative session, lawmakers passed and Justice signed House Bill 2014, which requires that the legislature appropriate federal funds exceeding $150 million during a state of emergency. The documented incident took place after the Dec. 6 attack. Michael Sullivan & Susan Hirsch Jim Ford has been a resident of Shepherdstown for nearly two decades, and upon this most recent reelection, is enjoying a seventh term on the council. Auxer, 73, received 224 votes and Cotgreave received 40 votes, according to unofficial results that were posted online early Wednesday. Shepherdstown received around $250,000 in CARES Act funds, according to the state auditors office. Terry & Diane Fulton Dow Benedict & Annette Gloomis Erwin & Carol Asam Mark Outhier Not to be discouraged, and There was still a lot of work to do Jim ran again, and in 2007 he won again. https://da57dc.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Screen-Shot-2020-07-30-at-1.36.19-PM.png?time=1677669867, https://da57dc.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/SVC_logo_80.png, 2020 Election Produces Both New and Familiar Faces. We heard from a number of you expressing a desire for the Water Business Office to move away from the postcard billing format, and we are pleased to present this new bill to you. Jim starred on the football field at Central Dolphin. (Douglas Soule/Mountain State Spotlight). And hour later hes at the Wellness Center which he calls A great recruiting tool for Shepherd. Hes out on the street by 8:45 and on any given day is listening to townsfolk who stop him to talk. My parents were always supportive of my brother and me. Auxer, 75, can be found in his Town Hall office, literally seven . Chris Stroech grew up in Shepherdstown and attended local schools before graduating with a law degree from West Virginia University. Here is a gentle man, one who feels so deeply about this town that hes willing to make the tough decisions, take ultimate responsibility, and then step up for the adherent slings and arrows.