We were looking for a place where we felt most comfortable.. Andy & Sondra Hosey, Arch & Connie Hoxton 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. Changes for the better. He was the older of Ruth and Arthurs two sons. 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. Eventually he had responsibility for 250 inmates and 70 officers at Camp Hill. Little brother Jeffery completed the family where life was good. We, and our neighbors, have been witness to an amazing spring ritual in recent years. 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 Hes a strong believer in active community contribution, and is heavily involved in Shepherd Universitys popular Lifelong Learning program as well as SAIL (Shepherdstown Area Independent Living), the Shepherdstown Film Society, SPEAK Story Series, and the Shenandoah Community Health Clinic. Martin & Marlyn Keesecker Wayne & Teresa McLaughlin 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. Mike Austin Betsy Coffey Auxer, 75, can be found in his Town Hall office, literally seven . Jim Auxer was the first in his family to go to college. Mary Ann Morgan To this day a family trip to Dewey Beach is summer tradition. This was completed Monday evening and the building was then secured. Dougherty said earlier there are several other claimants to Kelchs will. 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. If you are unable to locate needed information, please contact Town Hall at 30-876-2312. Chazz & Donna Printz All Rights Reserved. Sharon Henderson He pledged Tau Kappa Epsilon, managed Sara Cree, made lifelong friends and got good grades. EMAIL US. shepherdstown.info/shepherdstown-teams-terracycle-address-litter/, Mozilla/5.0 (Macintosh; Intel Mac OS X 10_15_7) AppleWebKit/605.1.15 (KHTML, like Gecko) Version/15.5 Safari/605.1.15. This area will remain closed until repairs are completed. John & Margaret Demer Yocencia Deal Bill Carrigan Frank C. Joe Khare, Jr. & Cheryl A. Copyright 1999 2023 GoDaddy Operating Company, LLC. Theyve messed up their lives and theyre locked-up. The library received immediate attention when the damage was discovered. Frank & Annette van Hilst He soon headed up the mental health unit. It helps you fine-tune what youre going to be able to do; it helps you do some projects maybe you just didnt think youd be able to do, Auxer said. 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. His first job out was at Sully Elementary in Sterling, Va., teaching 4th grade. Jim Auxer is an interesting guy. They need to talk and have someone listen. Shepherdstown received around $250,000 in CARES Act funds, according to the state auditors office. Jefferson County Historical Society The lad loved football but he also loved history, and Shepherdstown was a great recruiting tool. When West Virginia received $1.25 billion in CARES Act money in the spring of 2020, Gov. Arthur James Jim Auxer III Dow Benedict & Annette Gloomis Now we must separate for the common good. Kathy Upton FREE admission to Historic Shepherdstown members, children, students and military. Auxer plunged into the Pacific again and again to rescue brothers who had jumped to extinguish flames already eating away at their bodies. Bryan & Judith Robertson Proving once again the apple doesnt fall very far from the tree. These folks are coming out from town, the first thing they want to know is whats the internet service, how fast it is, he said. Payment options include cash, check, credit card (processing fees apply), and e-check (processing fees apply). Jim & Betsy Butzner Greene Even now, nearly half of the money remains. The sidewalk that runs along the Sweet Shop will be open to pedestrians beginning Friday, July 9th. Roger & Anne Munro Maylene Reisbig As for the upcoming election, Jim Auxer is the right man for any time. Michael Hamady Downtown Shepherdstown. Mayor Jim Auxer, Corp. of Shepherdstown Impressed with the community from the start, the couple established friendships and became involved early on. He was appointed executor of the will of Patrinka Kelch, owner of the mill. 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. Marc & Judith Briod Raised in Shepherdstown, Cheryl Roberts graduated from Shepherd (College) and has worked at the Department of Veterans Affairs for 36 years. 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. Joseph Krinock You will have the option to sign up for paperless billing and autopay by clicking here. [emailprotected], Marriages and Deaths in the Shepherdstown Register, 1849-1850. Ford is focused on Shepherdstown's economic viabilityfrom town hall to main street. Grove & Dallolio Architects John & Mary Kavaliunas Suggested donation: $4.00 per person. Posted on November 1, 2021 | Martha Anne McIntosh 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. Both water and power were disconnected and the area surrounding the building was cordoned off for safety. Frederic & Anne DAlauro, Erdem & Joan Ergin Daren Wood The new format also includes a graph showing water usage so that you will be able to monitor your water consumption. Ford is focused on Shepherdstowns economic viabilityfrom town hall to main street. Photo by Michael Theis/Chronicle. West Virginia received $1.25 billion from the CARES Act in April 2020 and set aside $265 million of that for local governments. Shepherdstown will hold its meetings online via Zoom. Joselyn Auxer was born in 1991 and by this time the Auxers had bought a home on New Street in Shepherdstown. Richard Irwin Stuart Wallace & Karene Motivans, Mary OHara 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. Hes the recipient of awards and honors such as 2009 SU Alumni of the Year and takes it all in with humility. Jim & Mary Clare Eros 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. 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. I liked to listen and help to resolve issues.. To prevent the spread of COVID-19, Shepherdstown has closed its parks to all high congestion traffic and use areas such as playgrounds, basketball courts and pavilions. 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. My parents saw all our games. The governors office did not respond to an email asking about what the rest will be used for. Matthew & Claudia Dressler In Mayor Jim Auxer, Shepherdstown has such a leader. 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? We must do our part to help flatten the curve. Mayor Jim Auxer. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Well, imagine no more for that mayor actually exists and he's Jim Auxer of Shepherdstown. 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. High 49F. The new bills come inserted in an envelope for greater customer privacy, and a return envelope is enclosed for your convenience. Mayor Jim Auxer "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. 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 Johnna Armstrong Im very proud of Joselyn and Im very proud of her mother. 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 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. Shepherdstown, WV 25443 Public comments will be accepted until July 16. EMAIL US. Incumbent councilwoman Deb Tucker received 96 votes and challenger Corinne Airgood received 102 votes, according to unofficial results. By Douglas Soule Mountain State Spotlight, Amazing Grace hits game-winner, sends Summers to state tournament (With Gallery), Maiolo approved as new Woodrow softball coach, Woodrow, Indy, West all in top five in Huntington (WITH GALLERY), Section title in hand, Shady moves on to Region 3 co-final, Woodrow Wilson students perform "The Little Mermaid". Elisabeth Staro He also led the effort to amend the town ordinances to prohibit discrimination based upon sexual orientation. James & Mary Holland He also volunteered at Catholic Social Services and provided counseling for unwed mothers. You have permission to edit this article. 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. Lori Simmons My parents enjoyed my college education almost as much as I did. 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. 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. First elected in 2008, Jims leadership has since worked to maintain the towns status as a crown jewel of West Virginia. Governments have a lot more flexibility with American Rescue Plan money in comparison to the CARES Act money, which had to be used explicitly for costs incurred because of the pandemic. 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. Auxer was recognized as a hero for his selflessness and would go on to receive many decorations for meritorious service during World War II. 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 this is our opportunity to make long-lasting strides.. Adam & Shannon Thomas Corporation of Shepherdstown. Peter & Victoria Smith, Marianne Alexander Dana Fogle Donald & Dorrene Hale Bill Senseney & Angie Sosdian We must do our part to help flatten the curve. Thanks for your patience and understanding. Jerry Bock & Bruce Massey Wayne Goodrich & Donna Bertazzoni There was a time when Jim owned a horse stable and showed jumpers: Bernie and Airport. A message from Mayor Jim Auxer Posted on July 7, 2021 | 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. Used to be, in order to build a community, you have to have water and sewer. Now at Shepherd College football was big, the school could pick and choose. When Auxer began to falter, Shepherdstown businessman Kenneth Lowe leaned over and offered him $5,000 to keep going, but even that failed to stop Spaur. Hali Taylor Larry Dean & Mina Goodrich I taught her how to ride her bike. Then My wife and daughter are wonderful. 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. It was recommended the library's rear and right walls should be shored up on the first and second floors inside of the library. "We'll get through it.". There was a riot in 1989 though that he wouldnt discuss. 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. 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. 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. Auxer began topping Spaurs bids by $1 at a time until Spaur began jumping $200, $330 and $500 at a time. Yesterday afternoon the building was assessed. But theres a lot of pressure for local governments to get it right. One fine day, Dawn Fye, an eye-catching resident in the Harrisburg neighborhood was out renovating her home. If you have any questions after reviewing your bill, please do not hesitate to call the Shepherdstown Water Business Office at 304-876-2574. Marie Tyler-McGraw There is significant damage to the right rear corner and right rear side of the building. 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. Susan Mitchell Terry & Diane Fulton Dale Walter Ted & Kathy Slinger My parents were always supportive of my brother and me. He had been noticed on the football field and several colleges were interested but when it came time to choose, he chose Shepherd College. Samuel Billmyer The county, at the tip of the Eastern Panhandle, offers a quick commute to the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. Included in that money is more than $2 billion for stimulus checks, $138 million in broadband funding and $2 million for internet hotspots. Lets kind of take a step back and look at what some of our common goals are.. Though Jim has had little time to ride lately, Bernie at 28 is still around, just not in the New Street house. Incumbent Town Recorder Lori Robertson, who was unopposed in the election, received 236 votes. Chess & Lynn Yellott Jesse showed Roscoe game film, a dazzled Roscoe reports back to Shepherd and the rest is history. 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. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. You have to be in hibernation not to notice the changes that have taken place since Jim came to office two years ago. Stephen & Rebecca Ayraud Elliot & Nancy Kirschbaum 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. That kind of collaboration can be seen in Jefferson County. Itll build your community, Stolipher said. 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. Betty S. Lowe Judith Miller Jones Morning clouds will give way to sunshine for the afternoon. Jim Auxer grew up in Harrisburg, Pa. Austin & Carmen Slater Nick Blanton Auxer believes this will also help tourism of the city. James Maddy David & Margaret Coe John Doyle Richard Klein Rhys & Jennifer Gerholdt D Day in the Pacific sites acts of bravery so profound its hard to believe theyre non-fiction. Alan & Jane Levitan, Al & Sara Lueck Kelch had a reverse mortgage on the property and had filed for bankruptcy. Wells Fargo Bank is the largest creditor at $900,000, Jefferson County Sheriff Peter Dougherty said. The insurance company was contacted and provided with reports and photographs of the damage. James & Jean Scott The county will receive more than $11 million in American Rescue Plan money, and Stolipher said his top priority is increasing broadband access. Michael Sullivan & Susan Hirsch 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. Barbara Myers 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. Local governments in West Virginia are receiving a collective $679 million in American Rescue Plan money. When none was offered, he declared Spaur the owner. Jim finds it difficult to even think about her leaving and said wistfully as most parents do at this time. The area around the library is taped off including the streets on both sides of the library. Dick & Judy Pharr Ann Saalbach We will provide updates as information is received. Hes also been a member of the Water Board since 2012. She considers it an honor and a responsibility to keep Shepherdstown a safe, lively, community-driven place for all. Pam Miller Its the only way to learn and rectify situations. And Yes it looks like theres going to be a Shepherd parking garage.. Ben Miller 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. ), swims with FAST (Frederick Area Swim Team) and is an AP scholar to boot, Joselyns been fielding calls from some big name colleges in New England. Blosser said figuring out how to spend that money has been a collaborative effort. Special tours are possible if a volunteer docent is available. NO, I didnt expect to win, he laughed. Here is a picture of a true leader. Every effort will be made for public access to the meetings. Town Run, the stream that runs through downtown Shepherdstown, powered the mill. Winds light and variable. 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. If only these old homes could talk.. Eighteen years later, the Auxer home, now with kittens Chief and Teke, is still that wonderful place on New Street. 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. I think Dawn was hoping I offer to do the work for her, Jim laughed. Jim starred on the football field at Central Dolphin. Brown, John & Terri Griffith The mill has been standing at what today is 207 E. High St. since it was built in 1738 or 1739. The Welcome Center will open Friday, July 9th. . Mayor Jim Auxer, left, stands in front of the trunk full of cat food with Mountain Cats TNR Founder Tina Creller on Dec. 30. Tabitha Johnston SHEPHERDSTOWN The town of Shepherdstown received an unexpected Christmas gift last month, from Bethesda, Md.-based organization Alley Cat Allies. And as one of the Panhandle's greenest, most outdoor-friendly locations, he feels it's everyone's responsibility to help keep Shepherdstown clean. Thomas Banks "NO, I didn't expect to win," he laughed. Mark Outhier Ralph & Marsha Scorza Dennis Barron Bill Drennen 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. Bedinger Today the outside wall was shored up for added stability. Peter Van Ryzin 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. In 1972 Jim finally got an opportunity to work in the major league of tough cases when he became a counselor at Camp Hill State Prison in Harrisburg. The cost of college was beyond the reach of many, unless they came looking for you. West Virginia received. Elinor Ross Shepherdstown is lucky to have him. 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. "Shepherdstown is a great place," said Auxer, who lauded the community's spirit and residents' care for one another. For example, Pennsylvanias legislature passed a bill allocating more than $2.6 billion of CARES Act funds. 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. He's also been a member of the Water Board since 2012. Kathy Sholl William Bromley I do what I can.. Dear Valued Corporation of Shepherdstown Customer: Beginning November 1, you will notice multiple changes with your new monthly utility bill. Copyright Shepherdstown Chronicle | https://www.shepherdstownchronicle.com | 123C S. Duke Street, Shepherdstown, WV 25443 | 304-876-3380. Erwin & Carol Asam He was also the football coach at Broadrun High School where he worked with Shepherd alumni: Lynn Carr and Ronnie Pyles. Incumbent council members David Rosen, Mark Everhart and David Springer did not seek reelection. Auxer said it helped cover Covid-19-related expenses like personal protective equipment, cleaning materials and employee overtime hours. They collectively lent her around $267,000 on the promise that she would include them in her will, he said. Margie Knott 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. 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.
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