Roy Winkel, Jennifer Allen Yocencia Deal Blake Swihart & Laura Krinock Frederic & Anne DAlauro, Erdem & Joan Ergin My parents enjoyed my college education almost as much as I did. 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. 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. Frank C. Joe Khare, Jr. & Cheryl A. Susan Mitchell Stuart Wallace & Karene Motivans, Mary OHara The damage to the rear wall extends to the roofline. 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. Auxer said Shepherdstown officials are talking with the county and neighboring municipalities about ways to use the funds for broadband projects. Butit was Dawn who drove her to practice at the crack of dawn and to swim meets around the state every weekend. Auxer believes this will also help tourism of the city. High 49F. As for the upcoming election, Jim Auxer is the right man for any time. 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.. 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. Mayor Jim Auxer, Corp. of Shepherdstown 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. The cost of college was beyond the reach of many, unless they came looking for you. Mayor Jim Auxer. Posted on November 1, 2021 | Mary Ann Morgan One night, for no explicable reason a fire broke out onboard and spread wildly and with deadly speed. EMAIL US. They became involved, enjoyed my friends and my friends families. Mayor Jim Auxer "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. -Martin Luther King, Jr. Corporation of Shepherdstown. Today, however, with a pandemic laying waste to many towns, Shepherdstown is also feeling the pain. Sign up to receive updates on Shepherdstown events and more. Upton & Ann Martin Corporation of Shepherdstown. All rights reserved. Thomas Banks James & Jean Scott 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. 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. Greentree Realty Linda Kelso Denver & Wendy Beckner Michael Sullivan & Susan Hirsch My mom is the nicest and best person I know.. 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. Changes for the better. Elliot & Nancy Kirschbaum Theyve messed up their lives and theyre locked-up. All Rights Reserved. Payment options include cash, check, credit card (processing fees apply), and e-check (processing fees apply). Mary J.C. Hendrix Jim played for the Rams for four years, lettering four times and was chosen all-conference two years running. We will provide updates as information is received. Larry Dean & Mina Goodrich Jerry & Susan Bucey William Bromley Mark Outhier 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 the small Eastern Panhandle town is about to receive a lot more federal relief funds $800,000 through the American Rescue Plan. Jim & Mary Clare Eros Jim & Betsy Butzner Greene Jesse showed Roscoe game film, a dazzled Roscoe reports back to Shepherd and the rest is history. My father loved watching me play ball. Today, Jim gives Shepherd College credit for helping him build the foundation for his life. 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. He says hes always been proud of the way his office has managed the towns financesespecially during COVID. Kathy Sholl Box 1786 Elisabeth Staro Daren Wood He soon headed up the mental health unit. Richard Klein Richard & Joni Lyon Thats what I do. Andreas Pfann There was a riot in 1989 though that he wouldnt discuss. Dianne Roman Brown, John & Terri Griffith Meg Spurlin You have to be in hibernation not to notice the changes that have taken place since Jim came to office two years ago. Little brother Jeffery completed the family where life was good. But theres a lot of pressure for local governments to get it right. He pledged Tau Kappa Epsilon, managed Sara Cree, made lifelong friends and got good grades. Tabitha Johnston SHEPHERDSTOWN The town of Shepherdstown received an unexpected Christmas gift last month, from Bethesda, Md.-based organization Alley Cat Allies. Ford is focused on Shepherdstown's economic viabilityfrom town hall to main street. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." She said a plan needs to be developed that reduces disparities and targets those most in need. Stephanie Unger Jim & Peachy Staley The 80s had brought all kinds of change for Jim Auxer. Chazz & Donna Printz For them, and for communities around West Virginia, it represents a huge opportunity. Rhys & Jennifer Gerholdt "We want everybody to be safe and healthy," Auxer said. SHPO (State Historic Preservation Office) was contacted as the Market House is on the historic register so the damage can be documented. There was a time when Jim owned a horse stable and showed jumpers: Bernie and Airport. 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. Moreover, because of COVID-19, many voters utilized absentee and early-voter ballots. Sandy Brown Posted on April 6, 2020 | They mow the lawn and shovel the snow, because. 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. Martha Anne McIntosh Special tours are possible if a volunteer docent is available. Allen Spiker, trustee for Seneca Trustees of Norfolk, Va., the agency handling the auction, asked for more bids after Spaur offered $365,000. Jefferson County Commission President Steve Stolipher says the area draws city residents who are wanting a more rural lifestyle. Dear Valued Corporation of Shepherdstown Customer: Beginning November 1, you will notice multiple changes with your new monthly utility bill. 129 E. German Street(corner of German and Princess Streets)Shepherdstown, WV, P.O. 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. Marellen Aherne 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. Upon approval of repairs from the insurance company, a firm was contacted to evaluate the damage and provide a plan for the repairs. 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. Your IP address is listed in our blacklist and blocked from completing this request. 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. 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. His first job out was at Sully Elementary in Sterling, Va., teaching 4th grade. Today, however, with a pandemic laying waste to many towns, Shepherdstown is also feeling the pain. Margie Knott Nick Blanton The opportunities here are enormous, but the opportunities here to get it wrong are enormous as well, Blosser said. Among seven candidates vying for the five at-large town council seats, Cheryl Roberts received 229 votes, followed by Chris Stroech (187), Marty Amerikaner (186), Jenny Haynes (176) and Jim Ford (156). Peter & Victoria Smith, Marianne Alexander "I am honored and humbled to be the mayor of Shepherdstown," [] Information regarding the COVID-19 can also be found on the Town's website and Facebook page. I provide counseling, solve problems and help the jail run better. James Leathers 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. The library received immediate attention when the damage was discovered. Ford is focused on Shepherdstowns economic viabilityfrom town hall to main street. Journal photo by Toni Milbourne Unlike in the last Municipal Election, Mayor Jim Auxer is running unopposed for reelection. Shepherdstown Town Recorder Lori Robertson called the old mill the most important building in town.. Bill Senseney & Angie Sosdian Photo by Michael Theis/Chronicle. Jim Auxer was the first in his family to go to college. The insurance company was contacted and provided with reports and photographs of the damage. Town Run, the stream that runs through downtown Shepherdstown, powered the mill. Impressed with the community from the start, the couple established friendships and became involved early on. 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. 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. Jill Craig In numerous other states, the governor didnt have sole authority over the CARES Act spending, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. Incumbent Town Recorder Lori Robertson, who was unopposed in the election, received 236 votes. David & Rosalind Black Raised in Shepherdstown, Cheryl Roberts graduated from Shepherd (College) and has worked at the Department of Veterans Affairs for 36 years. To this day, no one is more proud of this marine than is the Mayor of Shepherdstown Arthur James Auxer III. 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. Sue Collins FREE admission to Historic Shepherdstown members, children, students and military. Timony & Susan Sheehan The force pushed out the wall on the right side of the building. He said people living in some of the rural parts of the area struggle with getting fast internet speeds. We, and our neighbors, have been witness to an amazing spring ritual in recent years. Marc & Judith Briod At first glance hes a bear of a man, serious and a little gruff. Call 304-876-0910 on Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday to inquire. The area around the library is taped off including the streets on both sides of the library. James Cain & Karen Meyer-Cain Regent Nicewarner said, "November is Native American Heritage Month. 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 sidewalk that runs along the Sweet Shop will be open to pedestrians beginning Friday, July 9th. Copyright Shepherdstown Chronicle | https://www.shepherdstownchronicle.com | 123C S. Duke Street, Shepherdstown, WV 25443 | 304-876-3380. Auxer, 73, received 224 votes and Cotgreave received 40 votes, according to unofficial results that were posted online early Wednesday. The new bills come inserted in an envelope for greater customer privacy, and a return envelope is enclosed for your convenience. Rick & Shannon Taylor Mike Austin Although the U.S. Treasury has released interim guidance on how to use the funds, the rules havent been finalized yet. Its the only way to learn and rectify situations. And Yes it looks like theres going to be a Shepherd parking garage.. He's also been a member of the Water Board since 2012. Joselyn Auxer was born in 1991 and by this time the Auxers had bought a home on New Street in Shepherdstown. 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. James Stuart Osbourn, Frances Bernstein Judith Miller Jones 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 He was the older of Ruth and Arthurs two sons. Shepherdstown is lucky to have him. 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. Posted in Uncategorized. 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. No one thought I was going to win. Well he did win and began immediately working on Shepherdstown infrastructure. In Mayor Jim Auxer, Shepherdstown has such a leader. He just tells it like it was. Jim Justice took sole control of the funds. Charles Brown Auxer began topping Spaurs bids by $1 at a time until Spaur began jumping $200, $330 and $500 at a time. 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. Imagine that same mayor regularly picking up trash in town. George Rutherford 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. Winds light and variable. Lori Simmons Meeting information regarding scheduling will be provided on the Town's website and Facebook page. 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. This was completed Monday evening and the building was then secured. 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. Meredith Wait The three-story mill, including its millworks and steel-overshot waterwheel, is limited to single-family residential use, according to Shepherdstown zoning regulations. 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. Henry Willard Susan Kemnitzer West Virginia received. Susan Loonsk John Doyle 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. 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. Shepherdstown Mayor Jim Auxer cares a lot about the environment. 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. "No one thought I was going to win." Well he did win and began immediately working on Shepherdstown infrastructure. Stephen Pearson Eventually he had responsibility for 250 inmates and 70 officers at Camp Hill. Here is a picture of a true leader. Robertson was uncontested in the race, winning with 236 votes. Spiker announced the first bid of $277,000, plus one dollar.. He also volunteered at Catholic Social Services and provided counseling for unwed mothers. Public comments will be accepted until July 16. 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. Matthew & Claudia Dressler James Maddy Morning clouds will give way to sunshine for the afternoon. 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. Piercy and Blosser said local governments arent in a rush to spend the money. 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. We must do our part to help flatten the curve. The county, at the tip of the Eastern Panhandle, offers a quick commute to the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. The Mayor arrives at Town Hall at 6:30 a.m. on weekday mornings. Gaylen & Karen Johnson Rebecca Phipps More than $589 million was unspent as of Monday, according to the state auditors office. Terry & Diane Fulton Wayne Goodrich & Donna Bertazzoni Lou Cox My parents were always supportive of my brother and me. When West Virginia received $1.25 billion in CARES Act money in the spring of 2020, Gov. We must do our part to help flatten the curve. 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. Payment options include cash, check, credit card (processing fees apply), and e-check (processing fees apply). If you are unable to locate needed information, please contact Town Hall at 30-876-2312. Hes also been a member of the Water Board since 2012. Cheryl Gregory Frank & Annette van Hilst 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. Richard & Barbara Nickell The economic stimulus bill included not only money for local governments but also billions of dollars in direct relief for West Virginia. Beverly Belchik Both water and power were disconnected and the area surrounding the building was cordoned off for safety. He didnt say he starred for hes a modest man but he was captain and all-state defense, so starring was a good guess. Thank you for your cooperation as we move forward in this trying time. Copyright Shepherdstown Chronicle | https://www.shepherdstownchronicle.com | 123C S. Duke Street, Shepherdstown, WV 25443 | 304-876-3380. [emailprotected], Marriages and Deaths in the Shepherdstown Register, 1849-1850. In 1969 he graduated with a BA in History and Elementary Education (with an emphasis on Physical Education). The back of the Market House appears to have endured the most serious damage. Grove & Dallolio Architects 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. (Douglas Soule/Mountain State Spotlight). With the American Rescue Plan funds, West Virginia legislators will be involved, too. Every effort will be made for public access to the meetings. And this is our opportunity to make long-lasting strides.. 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. SHEPHERDSTOWN - Imagine calling the mayor of your town and asking him or her to remove a bird trapped in your rain spout. Dana Fogle 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. 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. EMAIL US. Rie Wilson Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. Auxer said he is proud the town is the first to make the change and that he wants the town to be a trendsetter. Dennis Barron Gary & Iris Heichel Dave & Jean Anne Pugh Peter & Lois Spreen The Museum will be closed for the winter and reopen in the spring. John & Helen Burns 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. 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. 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. Kath Meadows Bryan & Judith Robertson I think Dawn was hoping I offer to do the work for her, Jim laughed. The U.S. Congress passed the American Rescue Plan in March. Public infrastructure: we all know living here in West Virginia that that is something that has been significantly underfunded for a number of years. Mayor Jim Auxer, Corp. of Shepherdstown Stephen & Rebecca Ayraud Thomas Banks Dennis Barron John Bresland & Beth Batdorf M.S. 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.

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