"Infrastructure is my thing." I taught her how to ride her bike. Then My wife and daughter are wonderful. He says hes always been proud of the way his office has managed the towns financesespecially during COVID. Dear Valued Corporation of Shepherdstown Customer: Beginning November 1, you will notice multiple changes with your new monthly utility bill. SHEPHERDSTOWN - Imagine calling the mayor of your town and asking him or her to remove a bird trapped in your rain spout. Samuel Billmyer Jim usually works on holidays and today is no exception. 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. Public comments will be accepted until July 16. In 1969 he graduated with a BA in History and Elementary Education (with an emphasis on Physical Education). Jack Kendall & James Puglisi He said people living in some of the rural parts of the area struggle with getting fast internet speeds. Moreover, because of COVID-19, many voters utilized absentee and early-voter ballots. James Cain & Karen Meyer-Cain Gloria Thatcher They collectively lent her around $267,000 on the promise that she would include them in her will, he said. Marellen Aherne That internet access is important everywhere in West Virginia, including in Jefferson County. Fran Brolle Regent Nicewarner said, "November is Native American Heritage Month. 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. Hes also been a member of the Water Board since 2012. Kent Shaffer & Mary Bell High 49F. Susan Mitchell . John & Margaret Demer To this day a family trip to Dewey Beach is summer tradition. Bryan & Judith Robertson Jeffrey Shepherd Auxer said Shepherdstown officials are talking with the county and neighboring municipalities about ways to use the funds for broadband projects. Tripp Spaur, a partner in Jefferson Rentals in Kearneysville, W.Va. said he was undecided about his plans for the historic landmark. Jim & Mary Clare Eros 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". Sue Kennedy is a former public relations executive and Emmy Award winning screenplay writer. Rebecca Phipps Daren Wood What they decide could have big implications for West Virginia and its future. If you are unable to locate needed information, please contact Town Hall at 30-876-2312. Auxer was recognized as a hero for his selflessness and would go on to receive many decorations for meritorious service during World War II. James Broomall & Tish Wiggs Now we must separate for the common good. The Mayor arrives at Town Hall at 6:30 a.m. on weekday mornings. The damage to the rear wall extends to the roofline. Peter & Victoria Smith, Marianne Alexander Rie Wilson My parents were always supportive of my brother and me. Jack & Pat Egle 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. She said a plan needs to be developed that reduces disparities and targets those most in need. Shepherdstown Mayor Jim Auxer cares a lot about the environment. Copyright Shepherdstown Chronicle | https://www.shepherdstownchronicle.com | 123C S. Duke Street, Shepherdstown, WV 25443 | 304-876-3380. Sharon Henderson All rights reserved. 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. Mayor Jim Auxer, Corp. of Shepherdstown 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. 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. Gaylen & Karen Johnson 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. Dick & Judy Pharr 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. -Martin Luther King, Jr. Corporation of Shepherdstown. David & Margaret Coe Posted in Uncategorized. Bill Carrigan He also led the effort to amend the town ordinances to prohibit discrimination based upon sexual orientation. The three-story mill, including its millworks and steel-overshot waterwheel, is limited to single-family residential use, according to Shepherdstown zoning regulations. And as one of the Panhandle's greenest, most outdoor-friendly locations, he feels it's everyone's responsibility to help keep Shepherdstown clean. Mike Austin The mill was built by Thomas Shepherd Sr., founder of the town named after him in 1762. Bob & Linda Reynolds The mill has been standing at what today is 207 E. High St. since it was built in 1738 or 1739. 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. Auxer was forced to do the same to stay in the auction. 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 William Conner Stephen Pearson Morning clouds will give way to sunshine for the afternoon. Incumbent councilwoman Deb Tucker received 96 votes and challenger Corinne Airgood received 102 votes, according to unofficial results. Mary J.C. Hendrix Betsy Coffey Raised in Shepherdstown, Cheryl Roberts graduated from Shepherd (College) and has worked at the Department of Veterans Affairs for 36 years. Auxer believes this will also help tourism of the city. D Day in the Pacific sites acts of bravery so profound its hard to believe theyre non-fiction. 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. Town Run, the stream that runs through downtown Shepherdstown, powered the mill. Eleanor Finn Johnna Armstrong Nick Blanton 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. Greentree Realty Piercy and Blosser said local governments arent in a rush to spend the money. Martin & Marlyn Keesecker 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. Lets kind of take a step back and look at what some of our common goals are.. Please enjoy the other open spaces in the parks with enacted and recommended guidelines. Dana Fogle 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. Changes for the better. Jim & Peachy Staley Jim & Betsy Butzner Greene Meg Spurlin The fair Joselyn is in Jefferson High School Class of 2010. SHEPHERDSTOWN Shepherdstown Mayor Jim Auxer recently signed a National Society Daughters of the American Revolution proclamation declaring the month of November as "National American Indian Heritage Month.". 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. 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. James & Jean Scott Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. She considers it an honor and a responsibility to keep Shepherdstown a safe, lively, community-driven place for all. No one thought I was going to win. Well he did win and began immediately working on Shepherdstown infrastructure. Jim Auxer is an interesting guy. Joseph Krinock 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. Ford is focused on Shepherdstowns economic viabilityfrom town hall to main street. Dow Benedict & Annette Gloomis The Farmers Market location is being evaluated. Thank you for your cooperation. Auxer began topping Spaurs bids by $1 at a time until Spaur began jumping $200, $330 and $500 at a time. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. Mayor Jim Auxer, left, stands in front of the trunk full of cat food with Mountain Cats TNR Founder Tina Creller on Dec. 30. 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. That kind of collaboration can be seen in Jefferson County. Cheryl Gregory Michael Sullivan & Susan Hirsch Box 1786 Charles Brown The county will receive more than $11 million in American Rescue Plan money, and Stolipher said his top priority is increasing broadband access. The 80s had brought all kinds of change for Jim Auxer. Jim realized that Shepherdstown would feed his love of history. Terry & Diane Fulton Ann Taylor Not to be discouraged, and There was still a lot of work to do Jim ran again, and in 2007 he won again. He also thinks a councilmembers role comprises more than just meetings and votesbut requires participation in facilitating discussions, managing relationships, and reaching out to the community to build consensus on complex issues. Yocencia Deal Although the U.S. Treasury has released interim guidance on how to use the funds, the rules havent been finalized yet. Andy & Sondra Hosey, Arch & Connie Hoxton (Douglas Soule/Mountain State Spotlight). 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. Meredith Wait Thank you for your cooperation as we move forward in this trying time. Shepherdstown isnt alone in trying to determine how to spend such a significant amount of funds. 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. Jane McSwain At first glance hes a bear of a man, serious and a little gruff. 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. 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. 2023 www.heraldmailmedia.com. 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. Michael Hamady Richard Klein Robert Fairbaugh Im very proud of what Joselyn has done. Yesterday afternoon the building was assessed. Ted & Kathy Slinger Erwin & Carol Asam One night, for no explicable reason a fire broke out onboard and spread wildly and with deadly speed. The area around the library is taped off including the streets on both sides of the library. George Rutherford Posted on July 7, 2021 | Jim Auxer grew up in Harrisburg, Pa. Karen Kiaer Allen E. Meske & T. Nicole Saunders-Meske He was also the football coach at Broadrun High School where he worked with Shepherd alumni: Lynn Carr and Ronnie Pyles. Jesse showed Roscoe game film, a dazzled Roscoe reports back to Shepherd and the rest is history. 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. Well, imagine no more for that mayor actually exists and he's Jim Auxer of Shepherdstown. Today, however, with a pandemic laying waste to many towns, Shepherdstown is also feeling the pain. Paul & Lisa Welch Chris Stroech grew up in Shepherdstown and attended local schools before graduating with a law degree from West Virginia University. 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. Shepherdstowns 2020 municipal election wrapped up on July 21paving the way for three new town council members. They mow the lawn and shovel the snow, because. First elected in 2008, Jims leadership has since worked to maintain the towns status as a crown jewel of West Virginia. Henry Willard I provide counseling, solve problems and help the jail run better. Call 304-876-0910 on Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday to inquire. Larry Dean & Mina Goodrich Shepherdstown received around $250,000 in CARES Act funds, according to the state auditors office. Shes also motivated to support local businesses and boost the local economy, while continuing to foster the positive relationship the town shares with the University. Wayne Goodrich & Donna Bertazzoni To this day, no one is more proud of this marine than is the Mayor of Shepherdstown Arthur James Auxer III. Frank & Wilma Coe Tom Mayes & Rod Glover I didnt but I did lend her some tools and took her out for dinner. Apparently dinner went well and Jim and Dawn were married in 1986. But theres a lot of pressure for local governments to get it right. The back of the Market House appears to have endured the most serious damage. Martha Anne McIntosh 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. Maylene Reisbig Shepherd wanted Jim Auxer. Matthew & Claudia Dressler Grove & Dallolio Architects 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. He was appointed executor of the will of Patrinka Kelch, owner of the mill. Mayor Jim Auxer. Dale Walter My mom is the nicest and best person I know.. Rhys & Jennifer Gerholdt Only half of what governments are due through the American Rescue Plan is available this spring; the other half cant be accessed until next year. Thats what I do. 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. Theyve messed up their lives and theyre locked-up. Shepherdstown celebrated with the lighting of the town tree on the lawn of McMurran Hall on Friday evening. There is significant damage to the right rear corner and right rear side of the building. William Bromley 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. Please note, you will need your account number to sign up. Shes been involved with the Shepherdstown Community Club for over a decade, as well as the Shepherdstown Train Station, Shepherdstown Visitors Center, Parks and Recreation Commission, and various holiday endeavors. 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. Stuart Wallace & Karene Motivans, Mary OHara 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. Jerry & Susan Bucey Linda Kelso Frank C. Joe Khare, Jr. & Cheryl A. My parents saw all our games. Now the top of the list is broadband and then water and sewer.. 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. The insurance company was contacted and provided with reports and photographs of the damage. Elinor Ross "NO, I didn't expect to win," he laughed. 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. Posted on November 1, 2021 | Shepherdstown is lucky to have him. Hes the recipient of awards and honors such as 2009 SU Alumni of the Year and takes it all in with humility. The repairs were approved within hours. Critics questioned his spending priorities as hundreds of millions of CARES Act dollars went untouched. Auxer said he is proud the town is the first to make the change and that he wants the town to be a trendsetter. Upton & Ann Martin 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 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. Even now, nearly half of the money remains. James Leathers There was a time when Jim owned a horse stable and showed jumpers: Bernie and Airport. He soon headed up the mental health unit. They need to talk and have someone listen. 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? Susan Mayer Shepherdstown Town Recorder Lori Robertson called the old mill the most important building in town.. Payment options include cash, check, credit card (processing fees apply), and e-check (processing fees apply). One fine day, Dawn Fye, an eye-catching resident in the Harrisburg neighborhood was out renovating her home. Marty Amerikaner and his wife landed in Shepherdstown five years ago. Arthur James Jim Auxer III He pledged Tau Kappa Epsilon, managed Sara Cree, made lifelong friends and got good grades. EMAIL US. Barbara Myers Rick & Shannon Taylor I think Dawn was hoping I offer to do the work for her, Jim laughed.