Daren Wood Terry & Diane Fulton Regent Nicewarner said, "November is Native American Heritage Month. Jack & Pat Egle Posted on April 6, 2020 | Jim Auxer is an interesting guy. Fran Brolle Even now, nearly half of the money remains. Marty Amerikaner and his wife landed in Shepherdstown five years ago. To this day, no one is more proud of this marine than is the Mayor of Shepherdstown Arthur James Auxer III. The governors office did not respond to an email asking about what the rest will be used for. 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. In numerous other states, the governor didnt have sole authority over the CARES Act spending, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. 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. Dick & Judy Pharr Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Ann Saalbach Linda Hope William Conner 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. Denver & Wendy Beckner Dianne Roman Dana Fogle 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. Kelch had a reverse mortgage on the property and had filed for bankruptcy. Dale Walter Marie Tyler-McGraw Kelch died in August 2015. Al & Sheila Vertino Sue Kennedy is a former public relations executive and Emmy Award winning screenplay writer. In Mayor Jim Auxer, Shepherdstown has such a leader. Auxer, 73, received 224 votes and Cotgreave received 40 votes, according to unofficial results that were posted online early Wednesday. . Thats what I do. Jim Auxer grew up in Harrisburg, Pa. Dennis Barron Eleanor Finn Imagine that same mayor regularly picking up trash in town. Grove & Dallolio Architects The fair Joselyn is in Jefferson High School Class of 2010. They became involved, enjoyed my friends and my friends families. The insurance company was contacted and provided with reports and photographs of the damage. Arthur James Jim Auxer III Jill Craig They collectively lent her around $267,000 on the promise that she would include them in her will, he said. Lets kind of take a step back and look at what some of our common goals are.. 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. In 1969 he graduated with a BA in History and Elementary Education (with an emphasis on Physical Education). Hes the recipient of awards and honors such as 2009 SU Alumni of the Year and takes it all in with humility. I think Dawn was hoping I offer to do the work for her, Jim laughed. Shepherdstown isnt alone in trying to determine how to spend such a significant amount of funds. Timony & Susan Sheehan For example, Pennsylvanias legislature passed a bill allocating more than $2.6 billion of CARES Act funds. I liked to listen and help to resolve issues.. And this is our opportunity to make long-lasting strides.. Mayor Jim Auxer "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Mark Outhier Dear Valued Corporation of Shepherdstown Customer: Beginning November 1, you will notice multiple changes with your new monthly utility bill. Journal photo by Toni Milbourne Richard & Joni Lyon Jim played for the Rams for four years, lettering four times and was chosen all-conference two years running. All rights reserved. Barbara Myers Nick Blanton Betsy Coffey First elected in 2008, Jims leadership has since worked to maintain the towns status as a crown jewel of West Virginia. Kathy Sholl 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. 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. Erwin & Carol Asam Kath Meadows Canvassing of the ballots cast, including provisional ballots, is scheduled for Monday. Peter & Victoria Smith, Marianne Alexander He was the older of Ruth and Arthurs two sons. Thomas Banks The library received immediate attention when the damage was discovered. Please note, you will need your account number to sign up. Matthew & Claudia Dressler Hali Taylor Now at Shepherd College football was big, the school could pick and choose. Kathy Upton Public infrastructure: we all know living here in West Virginia that that is something that has been significantly underfunded for a number of years. 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. Shepherd wanted Jim Auxer. The documented incident took place after the Dec. 6 attack. 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. Posted on November 1, 2021 | Thanks for your patience and understanding. Ford is focused on Shepherdstown's economic viabilityfrom town hall to main street. Tom Mayes & Rod Glover Karen Kiaer EMAIL US. Auxer was forced to do the same to stay in the auction. Chazz & Donna Printz Martin Burke & Barbara Spicher 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. Stuart Wallace & Karene Motivans, Mary OHara Raised in Shepherdstown, Cheryl Roberts graduated from Shepherd (College) and has worked at the Department of Veterans Affairs for 36 years. Wayne Goodrich & Donna Bertazzoni This was completed Monday evening and the building was then secured. Jim & Peachy Staley 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. Its the only way to learn and rectify situations. And Yes it looks like theres going to be a Shepherd parking garage.. The county will receive more than $11 million in American Rescue Plan money, and Stolipher said his top priority is increasing broadband access. Rie Wilson Mayor Jim Auxer, Corp. of Shepherdstown Stephen & Rebecca Ayraud Thomas Banks Dennis Barron John Bresland & Beth Batdorf M.S. The Mayor arrives at Town Hall at 6:30 a.m. on weekday mornings. John & Mary Kavaliunas When West Virginia received $1.25 billion in CARES Act money in the spring of 2020, Gov. The mill was built by Thomas Shepherd Sr., founder of the town named after him in 1762. Robert Fairbaugh Impressed with the community from the start, the couple established friendships and became involved early on. Jesse showed Roscoe game film, a dazzled Roscoe reports back to Shepherd and the rest is history. The damage to the rear wall extends to the roofline. Unlike in the last Municipal Election, Mayor Jim Auxer is running unopposed for reelection. Proving once again the apple doesnt fall very far from the tree. Copyright Shepherdstown Chronicle | https://www.shepherdstownchronicle.com | 123C S. Duke Street, Shepherdstown, WV 25443 | 304-876-3380. Jack Kendall & James Puglisi 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. 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. 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. Wells Fargo Bank is the largest creditor at $900,000, Jefferson County Sheriff Peter Dougherty said. Butit was Dawn who drove her to practice at the crack of dawn and to swim meets around the state every weekend. 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. Now we must separate for the common good. Auxer believes this will also help tourism of the city. Posted on July 7, 2021 | 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.". Auxer, 75, can be found in his Town Hall office, literally seven . Charles Brown Jeffrey Shepherd 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 was also the football coach at Broadrun High School where he worked with Shepherd alumni: Lynn Carr and Ronnie Pyles. He's also been a member of the Water Board since 2012. Well, imagine no more for that mayor actually exists and he's Jim Auxer of Shepherdstown. They mow the lawn and shovel the snow, because. Mayor Jim Auxer, Corporation of Shepherdstown. 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. Posted in Uncategorized. He supports town events, school events, and goes to ALL Rams football games. But theres a lot of pressure for local governments to get it right. The U.S. Congress passed the American Rescue Plan in March. Eighteen years later, the Auxer home, now with kittens Chief and Teke, is still that wonderful place on New Street. SHEPHERDSTOWN - Imagine calling the mayor of your town and asking him or her to remove a bird trapped in your rain spout. "I am honored and humbled to be the mayor of Shepherdstown," [] Critics questioned his spending priorities as hundreds of millions of CARES Act dollars went untouched. 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. Wanda Perry If you are unable to locate needed information, please contact Town Hall at 30-876-2312. Im very proud of Joselyn and Im very proud of her mother. 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. 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. 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. 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. The new bills come inserted in an envelope for greater customer privacy, and a return envelope is enclosed for your convenience. Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. Downtown Shepherdstown. The town councils plan for the mill was to turn it into a facility to promote arts, culture and general community use. Payment options include cash, check, credit card (processing fees apply), and e-check (processing fees apply). "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. This area will remain closed until repairs are completed. 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. John & Margaret Demer 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. Jerry Bock & Bruce Massey 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. Suggested donation: $4.00 per person. 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 also volunteered at Catholic Social Services and provided counseling for unwed mothers. 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. Jim realized that Shepherdstown would feed his love of history. Rhys & Jennifer Gerholdt George Rutherford What they decide could have big implications for West Virginia and its future. James Stuart Osbourn, Frances Bernstein Rick & Shannon Taylor Richard & Barbara Nickell Now the top of the list is broadband and then water and sewer.. 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. He pledged Tau Kappa Epsilon, managed Sara Cree, made lifelong friends and got good grades. Edward Trainor Stephen Pearson Andy & Sondra Hosey, Arch & Connie Hoxton 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. 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. Please enjoy the other open spaces in the parks with enacted and recommended guidelines. 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. That kind of collaboration can be seen in Jefferson County. Information regarding the COVID-19 can also be found on the Town's website and Facebook page. James Leathers West Virginia received. 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. Morning clouds will give way to sunshine for the afternoon. I taught her how to ride her bike. Then My wife and daughter are wonderful. D Day in the Pacific sites acts of bravery so profound its hard to believe theyre non-fiction. 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. Jack Young, Keith Alexander No one thought I was going to win. Well he did win and began immediately working on Shepherdstown infrastructure. Joselyn Auxer was born in 1991 and by this time the Auxers had bought a home on New Street in Shepherdstown. Betty S. Lowe 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. Martin & Marlyn Keesecker Payment options include cash, check, credit card (processing fees apply), and e-check (processing fees apply). 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". Spiker announced the first bid of $277,000, plus one dollar.. Ronald Kepple 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. Although the U.S. Treasury has released interim guidance on how to use the funds, the rules havent been finalized yet. He was appointed executor of the will of Patrinka Kelch, owner of the mill. 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. Here is a picture of a true leader. The area around the library is taped off including the streets on both sides of the library. 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. 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. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." Piercy and Blosser said local governments arent in a rush to spend the money. 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. 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. Mary Ann Morgan 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. Susan Smith The Welcome Center will open Friday, July 9th. Ben Miller Moreover, because of COVID-19, many voters utilized absentee and early-voter ballots. If you are unable to locate needed information, please contact Town Hall at 30-876-2312. Pam Miller My parents enjoyed my college education almost as much as I did. Jane McSwain One fine day, Dawn Fye, an eye-catching resident in the Harrisburg neighborhood was out renovating her home. Dana Entler Richard Irwin Marellen Aherne You will have the option to sign up for paperless billing and autopay by clicking here. They need to talk and have someone listen. 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. Michael Hamady Sue Collins As for the upcoming election, Jim Auxer is the right man for any time. He said people living in some of the rural parts of the area struggle with getting fast internet speeds. With the American Rescue Plan funds, West Virginia legislators will be involved, too. Eventually he had responsibility for 250 inmates and 70 officers at Camp Hill. Marie Anderson She considers it an honor and a responsibility to keep Shepherdstown a safe, lively, community-driven place for all. 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. 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. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Now we must separate for the common good. Sign up to receive updates on Shepherdstown events and more. "Shepherdstown is a great place," said Auxer, who lauded the community's spirit and residents' care for one another. Incumbent councilwoman Deb Tucker received 96 votes and challenger Corinne Airgood received 102 votes, according to unofficial results. There was a riot in 1989 though that he wouldnt discuss. Gloria Thatcher Auxer said Shepherdstown officials are talking with the county and neighboring municipalities about ways to use the funds for broadband projects. 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. Shepherdstown is lucky to have him. Changes for the better. 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. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. Today, however, with a pandemic laying waste to many towns, Shepherdstown is also feeling the pain. Susan Mayer The opportunities here are enormous, but the opportunities here to get it wrong are enormous as well, Blosser said. 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. Hes also been a member of the Water Board since 2012. 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. 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. Included in that money is more than $2 billion for stimulus checks, $138 million in broadband funding and $2 million for internet hotspots. "Infrastructure is my thing." Elliot & Nancy Kirschbaum Susan Kemnitzer Frank & Wilma Coe Ann Taylor Mayor Jim Auxer, Corp. of Shepherdstown Lori Simmons If you are the site owner (or you manage this site), please whitelist your IP or if you think this block is an error please open a support ticket and make sure to include the block details (displayed in the box below), so we can assist you in troubleshooting the issue. Sharon Henderson Gary & Iris Heichel The sidewalk that runs along the Sweet Shop will be open to pedestrians beginning Friday, July 9th. And as one of the Panhandle's greenest, most outdoor-friendly locations, he feels it's everyone's responsibility to help keep Shepherdstown clean. Blosser said figuring out how to spend that money has been a collaborative effort. I provide counseling, solve problems and help the jail run better. "NO, I didn't expect to win," he laughed. Michael Sullivan & Susan Hirsch Both water and power were disconnected and the area surrounding the building was cordoned off for safety. John Allen, Jr. The Shepherdstown community often comes together for the common good. The cost of college was beyond the reach of many, unless they came looking for you. More than $589 million was unspent as of Monday, according to the state auditors office. They dont have to spend all the money right now, Piercy said. Chess & Lynn Yellott Cheryl Gregory The library received immediate attention when the damage was discovered. Linda Kelso James Broomall & Tish Wiggs Andreas Pfann David & Margaret Coe He gives credit to the Town Council.