Please note, you will need your account number to sign up. James & Lou Ann Stovall First elected in 2008, Jim's leadership has since worked to maintain the town's status as a crown jewel of West Virginia. He's also been a member of the Water Board since 2012. Meg Spurlin Jeffrey Shepherd Stroech has a history of participating on various town committees, and feels it has prepared him to help shape discussions and identify needsoften in order to delegate to proper committees and task forces. Bob & Linda Reynolds Were a close family., Back to 1999 After 28 years at Camp Hill State Prison, Jim decided it was time to go and joined the staff of Eastern Regional Jail as Vice President of Prime Care. Hes the recipient of awards and honors such as 2009 SU Alumni of the Year and takes it all in with humility. We must do our part to help flatten the curve. My parents were always supportive of my brother and me. 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. Bill Carrigan 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. Sharon Henderson Timony & Susan Sheehan Ralph & Marsha Scorza Johnna Armstrong Martin & Marlyn Keesecker I provide counseling, solve problems and help the jail run better. Brown, John & Terri Griffith Martin Burke & Barbara Spicher Scott Genovese Jim finds it difficult to even think about her leaving and said wistfully as most parents do at this time. Shepherdstown, WV 25443 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 Leathers For them, and for communities around West Virginia, it represents a huge opportunity. Jim & Peachy Staley Stephanie Unger Hes also been a member of the Water Board since 2012. Posted on April 6, 2020 | Sign up to receive updates on Shepherdstown events and more. SHPO (State Historic Preservation Office) was contacted as the Market House is on the historic register so the damage can be documented. He points out that, like any other town of any size, Shepherdstown has similar problems and issuesand his job, above all else, is to listen, be civil, and balance discussions so that the community has fair representation. And loving it. 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. Journal photo by Toni Milbourne FREE admission to Historic Shepherdstown members, children, students and military. Rie Wilson Bill Drennen The mill has been standing at what today is 207 E. High St. since it was built in 1738 or 1739. James & Mary Holland Shepherdstown received around $250,000 in CARES Act funds, according to the state auditors office. Yocencia Deal He pledged Tau Kappa Epsilon, managed Sara Cree, made lifelong friends and got good grades. Mike Austin Linda Hope Today the outside wall was shored up for added stability. Judith Ford 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. Ann Taylor In addition to the information on your new billing statement, I encourage you to review the back of your bill for additional billing information. The repairs were approved within hours. Frank C. Joe Khare, Jr. & Cheryl A. Stephen Pearson His first job out was at Sully Elementary in Sterling, Va., teaching 4th grade. Elisabeth Staro John Doyle Shepherdstown is lucky to have him. SHEPHERDSTOWN Despite a rumor circulating that a case of COVID-19, otherwise known as the coronavirus, was confirmed in Shepherdstown over the weekend, Mayor Jim Auxer quickly debunked the story with a statement on the town's website Sunday evening. Peter Van Ryzin Now we must separate for the common good. Information regarding the COVID-19 can also be found on the Town's website and Facebook page. Georgiann Toole Today, however, with a pandemic laying waste to many towns, Shepherdstown is also feeling the pain. They collectively lent her around $267,000 on the promise that she would include them in her will, he said. Ann Christy One such recount was about a very young marine, one Arthur James Auxer Jr. Auxer was stationed on a ship in the Pacific near Pearl Harbor. Kathy Sholl Auxer was recognized as a hero for his selflessness and would go on to receive many decorations for meritorious service during World War II. Now, more then ever before, every town across America needs and deserves a leader who puts the welfare, safety and best interests of its people above all else. James Broomall & Tish Wiggs shepherdstown Shepherdstown Mayor Jim Auxer is proud to point out that, even throughout the pandemics worst months and the challenges they presented, his town managed to maintain its services and keep on all its government workers. Dick & Judy Pharr As for the upcoming election, Jim Auxer is the right man for any time. 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. Jim usually works on holidays and today is no exception. Jim does not minimize this experience, nor does he exaggerate. Eleanor Finn Corporation of Shepherdstown. Mary Ann Morgan Jefferson County Commission President Steve Stolipher says the area draws city residents who are wanting a more rural lifestyle. Call 304-876-0910 on Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday to inquire. Sara Smith Payment options include cash, check, credit card (processing fees apply), and e-check (processing fees apply). All rights reserved. Charles Brown James Maddy They need to talk and have someone listen. We were looking for a place where we felt most comfortable.. Chazz & Donna Printz More than $589 million was unspent as of Monday, according to the state auditors office. Marty Amerikaner and his wife landed in Shepherdstown five years ago. David & Rosalind Black Canvassing of the ballots cast, including provisional ballots, is scheduled for Monday. Jim & Mary Clare Eros Local governments in West Virginia are receiving a collective $679 million in American Rescue Plan money. Moreover, because of COVID-19, many voters utilized absentee and early-voter ballots. 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. 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. I taught her how to ride her bike. Then My wife and daughter are wonderful. I think Dawn was hoping I offer to do the work for her, Jim laughed. And because shes a JHS champion swimmer (She holds records for the butterfly and had the best time in the area last year. Dougherty said earlier there are several other claimants to Kelchs will. The Welcome Center will open Friday, July 9th. 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. Auxer said Shepherdstown officials are talking with the county and neighboring municipalities about ways to use the funds for broadband projects. Shepherdstown celebrated with the lighting of the town tree on the lawn of McMurran Hall on Friday evening. Erwin & Carol Asam Utilizing a professional background in psychology, Amerikaner looks forward to attending meetings and working together with his colleagues and townspeople on issues that affect everyone, and sees his new position as an opportunity to spotlight public acknowledgement of systemic disparities and the need for sustained evidence-based attempts to address them at the local, as well as national levels. Hali Taylor Susan Kemnitzer Arthur James Jim Auxer III
Critics questioned his spending priorities as hundreds of millions of CARES Act dollars went untouched. 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. Greentree Realty Shepherd wanted Jim Auxer. Roger & Anne Munro He had been noticed on the football field and several colleges were interested but when it came time to choose, he chose Shepherd College. Wayne Goodrich & Donna Bertazzoni Thomas Banks All rights reserved. Kath Meadows He was also the football coach at Broadrun High School where he worked with Shepherd alumni: Lynn Carr and Ronnie Pyles. Meeting information regarding scheduling will be provided on the Town's website and Facebook page. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Margie Knott Jill Craig Itll build your community, Stolipher said. Sue Collins 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 county, at the tip of the Eastern Panhandle, offers a quick commute to the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. Tripp Spaur, a partner in Jefferson Rentals in Kearneysville, W.Va. said he was undecided about his plans for the historic landmark. 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. The library received immediate attention when the damage was discovered. 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? In 1969 he graduated with a BA in History and Elementary Education (with an emphasis on Physical Education). 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. Henry Willard "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Richard & Joni Lyon Paul & Lisa Welch The three-story mill, including its millworks and steel-overshot waterwheel, is limited to single-family residential use, according to Shepherdstown zoning regulations. The town councils plan for the mill was to turn it into a facility to promote arts, culture and general community use. Thats what I do. Im very proud of Joselyn and Im very proud of her mother. For example, Pennsylvanias legislature passed a bill allocating more than $2.6 billion of CARES Act funds. 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. Ross Patterson Please enjoy the other open spaces in the parks with enacted and recommended guidelines. "Infrastructure is my thing." Auxer plunged into the Pacific again and again to rescue brothers who had jumped to extinguish flames already eating away at their bodies. Richard Irwin Jerry Bock & Bruce Massey We still think thats not the best use of the funds and are really disappointed that they didnt get out the door at the height of the pandemic to address the needs of families and businesses and workers who are really impacted by Covid-19, Allen said. Shepherdstown Mayor Jim Auxer cares a lot about the environment. Incumbent councilwoman Deb Tucker received 96 votes and challenger Corinne Airgood received 102 votes, according to unofficial results. 0:04 0:56 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. The area around the library is taped off including the streets on both sides of the library. One thing thats giving, I think, a lot of people confidence is that everyone seems to be unified on this issue of making sure this money gets spent in the best way possible to benefit our communities, Blosser said. Hes back in the office from 9:30 to noon taking care of business and then he goes to work at Eastern Regional. Dennis Barron He soon headed up the mental health unit. He also led the effort to amend the town ordinances to prohibit discrimination based upon sexual orientation. Jack Kendall & James Puglisi SHEPHERDSTOWN - Imagine calling the mayor of your town and asking him or her to remove a bird trapped in your rain spout. . Martha Anne McIntosh Gloria Thatcher Austin & Carmen Slater Joselyn Auxer was born in 1991 and by this time the Auxers had bought a home on New Street in Shepherdstown. James Stuart Osbourn, Frances Bernstein Officials across the state are working to figure out spending priorities as American Rescue Plan money pours into the state. Copyright Shepherdstown Chronicle | https://www.shepherdstownchronicle.com | 123C S. Duke Street, Shepherdstown, WV 25443 | 304-876-3380. We must do our part to help flatten the curve. And this is our opportunity to make long-lasting strides.. Upon approval of repairs from the insurance company, a firm was contacted to evaluate the damage and provide a plan for the repairs. Bedinger Kent Shaffer & Mary Bell Edwinna Bernat Samuel Billmyer David & Rosalind Black Martin Burke & Barbara Spicher James Cain & Karen Meyer-Cain Bill Carrigan Ann Christy Betsy Coffey William Conner Jill Craig But theres a lot of pressure for local governments to get it right. The county will receive more than $11 million in American Rescue Plan money, and Stolipher said his top priority is increasing broadband access. Grove & Dallolio Architects 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. When none was offered, he declared Spaur the owner. The damage to the rear wall extends to the roofline. The Farmers Market location is being evaluated. Spiker announced the first bid of $277,000, plus one dollar.. One night, for no explicable reason a fire broke out onboard and spread wildly and with deadly speed. Marie Anderson Thanks for your patience and understanding. Mayor Jim Auxer, Corporation of Shepherdstown. My mom is the nicest and best person I know.. The Shepherdstown community often comes together for the common good. Lets kind of take a step back and look at what some of our common goals are.. The opportunities here are enormous, but the opportunities here to get it wrong are enormous as well, Blosser said. Coinciding with his current role at Arnold & Bailey in Charles Town, Stroech also volunteers on the Shepherdstown Tree Commission, Planning Commission, and Recycling Task Force. Kelch had a reverse mortgage on the property and had filed for bankruptcy. James & Jean Scott James Cain & Karen Meyer-Cain In Mayor Jim Auxer, Shepherdstown has such a leader. EMAIL US. George Rutherford Little brother Jeffery completed the family where life was good. Beverly Belchik She said a plan needs to be developed that reduces disparities and targets those most in need. My parents enjoyed my college education almost as much as I did. EMAIL US. SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. Shepherdstown Mayor Jim Auxers fight to turn the 279-year-old Thomas Shepherds grist mill into the premier symbol of the towns history fell apart Tuesday. Public comments will be accepted until July 16. My friends loved them and still go to see my mom. Jims high school buddies dont just make a pass-by at Ruth Auxers either. And as one of the Panhandle's greenest, most outdoor-friendly locations, he feels it's everyone's responsibility to help keep Shepherdstown clean. The Shepherdstown community often comes together for the common good. EMAIL US. Unlike the CARES Act money, which initially came with a December 2020 deadline which has since been extended communities have until the end of 2024 to commit the American Rescue Plan funds and until the end of 2026 to spend the money. Yesterday afternoon the building was assessed. Both water and power were disconnected and the area surrounding the building was cordoned off for safety. First elected in 2008, Jims leadership has since worked to maintain the towns status as a crown jewel of West Virginia. Ann Saalbach Low 34F. [emailprotected], Marriages and Deaths in the Shepherdstown Register, 1849-1850. Allen Spiker, trustee for Seneca Trustees of Norfolk, Va., the agency handling the auction, asked for more bids after Spaur offered $365,000. Downtown Shepherdstown. Susan Mayer Frank & Wilma Coe The insurance company was contacted and provided with reports and photographs of the damage. Jim played for the Rams for four years, lettering four times and was chosen all-conference two years running. Dana Entler Adam & Shannon Thomas Marc & Judith Briod Roy Winkel, Jennifer Allen Susan Mitchell Marie Tyler-McGraw To this day, no one is more proud of this marine than is the Mayor of Shepherdstown Arthur James Auxer III. John & Mary Kavaliunas Posted in Uncategorized. There was a riot in 1989 though that he wouldnt discuss. They mow the lawn and shovel the snow, because. Lori Simmons Incumbent council members David Rosen, Mark Everhart and David Springer did not seek reelection. He gives credit to the Town Council. Proving once again the apple doesnt fall very far from the tree. Maylene Reisbig In addition, with President Joe Bidens infrastructure plan still a possibility, some governments dont want to commit dollars yet with more federal money possibly in play for certain projects. "I am honored and humbled to be the mayor of Shepherdstown," [] I liked to listen and help to resolve issues.. -Martin Luther King, Jr. Corporation of Shepherdstown. Were being asked to promote inclusive economic development in regions of the state in the planning process, so that historically underrepresented communities are part of and are given a real voice in how these funds are used, Urling said. "Shepherdstown is a great place," said Auxer, who lauded the community's spirit and residents' care for one another. Stephen & Rebecca Ayraud Mayor Jim Auxer, left, stands in front of the trunk full of cat food with Mountain Cats TNR Founder Tina Creller on Dec. 30. The Museum will be closed for the winter and reopen in the spring. Susan Smith Upton & Ann Martin William Bromley David & Margaret Coe Sue Kennedy is a former public relations executive and Emmy Award winning screenplay writer. Payment options include cash, check, credit card (processing fees apply), and e-check (processing fees apply). Joseph Krinock Robert Fairbaugh The mill was listed for sale in November for $725,000. In numerous other states, the governor didnt have sole authority over the CARES Act spending, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. Overall, West Virginia will receive more than $4 billion in assistance through the American Rescue Plan, according to information provided by U.S. Sen. Joe Manchins office. John & Helen Burns Betsy Coffey Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. If you are unable to locate needed information, please contact Town Hall at 30-876-2312. Blake Swihart & Laura Krinock Gary & Iris Heichel All Rights Reserved. Imagine that same mayor regularly picking up trash in town. We will provide updates as information is received. Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph.. Clear. Allen E. Meske & T. Nicole Saunders-Meske Frederic & Anne DAlauro, Erdem & Joan Ergin 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. "No one thought I was going to win." Well he did win and began immediately working on Shepherdstown infrastructure. The lad loved football but he also loved history, and Shepherdstown was a great recruiting tool. Stuart Wallace & Karene Motivans, Mary OHara Ben Miller Wells Fargo Bank is the largest creditor at $900,000, Jefferson County Sheriff Peter Dougherty said. Andy & Sondra Hosey, Arch & Connie Hoxton Barbara Myers Itll allow us to move forward more quickly with things we want to do.. Judith Yost. 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 Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. The U.S. Congress passed the American Rescue Plan in March. West Virginia received $1.25 billion from the CARES Act in April 2020 and set aside $265 million of that for local governments. Impressed with the community from the start, the couple established friendships and became involved early on. 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. Kathy Upton Dear Valued Corporation of Shepherdstown Customer: Beginning November 1, you will notice multiple changes with your new monthly utility bill. Rhys & Jennifer Gerholdt Dale Walter Im very proud of what Joselyn has done. 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.
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