Ann Saalbach John & Mary Kavaliunas There was a riot in 1989 though that he wouldnt discuss. Georgiann Toole Hes the recipient of awards and honors such as 2009 SU Alumni of the Year and takes it all in with humility. The documented incident took place after the Dec. 6 attack. All Rights Reserved. Wayne Goodrich & Donna Bertazzoni Gaylen & Karen Johnson 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. Shepherdstown celebrated with the lighting of the town tree on the lawn of McMurran Hall on Friday evening. Marie Tyler-McGraw Meredith Wait He also led the effort to amend the town ordinances to prohibit discrimination based upon sexual orientation. Posted on July 7, 2021 | No one thought I was going to win. Well he did win and began immediately working on Shepherdstown infrastructure. 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. They mow the lawn and shovel the snow, because. 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. This area will remain closed until repairs are completed. 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. The back of the Market House appears to have endured the most serious damage. Itll build your community, Stolipher said. George Rutherford Imagine that same mayor regularly picking up trash in town. Jim & Peachy Staley Dow Benedict & Annette Gloomis Kathy Upton 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. Mary J.C. Hendrix 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. We, and our neighbors, have been witness to an amazing spring ritual in recent years. 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. Payment options include cash, check, credit card (processing fees apply), and e-check (processing fees apply). Wells Fargo Bank is the largest creditor at $900,000, Jefferson County Sheriff Peter Dougherty said. First elected in 2008, Jims leadership has since worked to maintain the towns status as a crown jewel of West Virginia. There was a time when Jim owned a horse stable and showed jumpers: Bernie and Airport. 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. In 2000 Jim Auxer decided to run for mayor of Shepherdstown. He gives credit to the Town Council. "NO, I didn't expect to win," he laughed. James & Lou Ann Stovall Erwin & Carol Asam Judith Miller Jones 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. Barbara Myers Ann Taylor Betty S. Lowe 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. Special tours are possible if a volunteer docent is available. Dick & Judy Pharr Jim played for the Rams for four years, lettering four times and was chosen all-conference two years running. Gloria Thatcher 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. Little brother Jeffery completed the family where life was good. Sara Smith William Bromley Rhys & Jennifer Gerholdt 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. Kelch died in August 2015. 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. He just tells it like it was. Proving once again the apple doesnt fall very far from the tree. Jim finds it difficult to even think about her leaving and said wistfully as most parents do at this time. Within his tenure, Auxer takes particular pride in his commitment to Shepherdstowns ever-evolving infrastructure, small-business needs, water and sanitation, tourism, and the many ongoing beautification projects that keep the downtown area both attractive and engaging. Jerry Bock & Bruce Massey Dana Fogle That kind of collaboration can be seen in Jefferson County. She considers it an honor and a responsibility to keep Shepherdstown a safe, lively, community-driven place for all. He had been noticed on the football field and several colleges were interested but when it came time to choose, he chose Shepherd College. I provide counseling, solve problems and help the jail run better. Richard & Barbara Nickell Eleanor Finn All rights reserved. Beverly Belchik 2023 www.heraldmailmedia.com. Now we must separate for the common good. The county will receive more than $11 million in American Rescue Plan money, and Stolipher said his top priority is increasing broadband access. 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. Winds light and variable. Linda Hope Jerry & Susan Bucey Hes also been a member of the Water Board since 2012. Blake Swihart & Laura Krinock Jim Auxer is an interesting guy. One fine day, Dawn Fye, an eye-catching resident in the Harrisburg neighborhood was out renovating her home. Meg Spurlin Public comments will be accepted until July 16. Photo by Michael Theis/Chronicle. Dave & Jean Anne Pugh Shepherdstown isnt alone in trying to determine how to spend such a significant amount of funds. 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. Jack Kendall & James Puglisi 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. 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. 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. Matthew & Claudia Dressler Auxer plunged into the Pacific again and again to rescue brothers who had jumped to extinguish flames already eating away at their bodies. Robertson was uncontested in the race, winning with 236 votes. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. You will have the option to sign up for paperless billing and autopay by clicking here. 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. 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. Kath Meadows Information regarding the COVID-19 can also be found on the Town's website and Facebook page. Bedinger Maylene Reisbig And this is our opportunity to make long-lasting strides.. Al & Sheila Vertino John & Helen Burns Rebecca Phipps Cheryl Gregory Copyright Shepherdstown Chronicle | https://www.shepherdstownchronicle.com | 123C S. Duke Street, Shepherdstown, WV 25443 | 304-876-3380. 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. Scott Genovese . The Farmers Market location is being evaluated. Lori Simmons Shepherdstowns 2020 municipal election wrapped up on July 21paving the way for three new town council members. When none was offered, he declared Spaur the owner. Stuart Wallace & Karene Motivans, Mary OHara Dear Valued Corporation of Shepherdstown Customer: Beginning November 1, you will notice multiple changes with your new monthly utility bill. Mayor Jim Auxer, left, stands in front of the trunk full of cat food with Mountain Cats TNR Founder Tina Creller on Dec. 30. Town Run, the stream that runs through downtown Shepherdstown, powered the mill. Public infrastructure: we all know living here in West Virginia that that is something that has been significantly underfunded for a number of years. Wanda Perry The mill was listed for sale in November for $725,000. Ronald Kepple Auxer said Shepherdstown officials are talking with the county and neighboring municipalities about ways to use the funds for broadband projects. It was the 1960s and college wasnt something that was a given for a lot of high school grads. "Shepherdstown is a great place," said Auxer, who lauded the community's spirit and residents' care for one another. 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. The economic stimulus bill included not only money for local governments but also billions of dollars in direct relief for West Virginia. My father loved watching me play ball. Today, Jim gives Shepherd College credit for helping him build the foundation for his life. Grove & Dallolio Architects 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. Joseph Krinock Sharon Henderson Ralph & Marsha Scorza Terry & Diane Fulton Today, however, with a pandemic laying waste to many towns, Shepherdstown is also feeling the pain. Well, imagine no more for that mayor actually exists and he's Jim Auxer of Shepherdstown. EMAIL US. 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. Chris Stroech grew up in Shepherdstown and attended local schools before graduating with a law degree from West Virginia University. Yesterday afternoon the building was assessed. 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. 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. Bill Carrigan They collectively lent her around $267,000 on the promise that she would include them in her will, he said. He was appointed executor of the will of Patrinka Kelch, owner of the mill. 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. Bill Drennen 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". Mike Austin James & Mary Holland 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. 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. 304.876.0910 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. SHEPHERDSTOWN - Imagine calling the mayor of your town and asking him or her to remove a bird trapped in your rain spout. Auxer, 73, received 224 votes and Cotgreave received 40 votes, according to unofficial results that were posted online early Wednesday. 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. The opportunities here are enormous, but the opportunities here to get it wrong are enormous as well, Blosser said. Unlike in the last Municipal Election, Mayor Jim Auxer is running unopposed for reelection. Marellen Aherne Upon approval of repairs from the insurance company, a firm was contacted to evaluate the damage and provide a plan for the repairs. 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. M.S. Incumbent councilwoman Deb Tucker received 96 votes and challenger Corinne Airgood received 102 votes, according to unofficial results. Sue Kennedy is a former public relations executive and Emmy Award winning screenplay writer. He was the older of Ruth and Arthurs two sons. They need to talk and have someone listen. James & Jean Scott The three-story mill, including its millworks and steel-overshot waterwheel, is limited to single-family residential use, according to Shepherdstown zoning regulations. 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. 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. Edward Trainor Now the top of the list is broadband and then water and sewer.. Morning clouds will give way to sunshine for the afternoon. Jeffrey Shepherd Susan Kemnitzer 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. 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. Jim & Mary Clare Eros The new format also includes a graph showing water usage so that you will be able to monitor your water consumption. Butit was Dawn who drove her to practice at the crack of dawn and to swim meets around the state every weekend. Jefferson County Historical Society Dianne Roman D Day in the Pacific sites acts of bravery so profound its hard to believe theyre non-fiction. With the American Rescue Plan funds, West Virginia legislators will be involved, too. You have permission to edit this article. Now at Shepherd College football was big, the school could pick and choose. John & Hope Snyder "We want everybody to be safe and healthy," Auxer said. The area around the library is taped off including the streets on both sides of the library. Its the only way to learn and rectify situations. And Yes it looks like theres going to be a Shepherd parking garage.. Kathy Sholl Kelch had a reverse mortgage on the property and had filed for bankruptcy. My parents enjoyed my college education almost as much as I did. Please note, you will need your account number to sign up. For example, Pennsylvanias legislature passed a bill allocating more than $2.6 billion of CARES Act funds. He says hes always been proud of the way his office has managed the towns financesespecially during COVID. Elisabeth Staro 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. Included in that money is more than $2 billion for stimulus checks, $138 million in broadband funding and $2 million for internet hotspots. Susan Mitchell Auxer said it helped cover Covid-19-related expenses like personal protective equipment, cleaning materials and employee overtime hours. James Leathers David & Margaret Coe Jesse showed Roscoe game film, a dazzled Roscoe reports back to Shepherd and the rest is history. Sign up to receive updates on Shepherdstown events and more. 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. Peter & Victoria Smith, Marianne Alexander My mom is the nicest and best person I know.. Nick Blanton 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. 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. 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. The library received immediate attention when the damage was discovered. Theyve messed up their lives and theyre locked-up. 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. Kent Shaffer & Mary Bell Mayor Jim Auxer, Corp. of Shepherdstown Margie Knott Ben Miller In addition to the information on your new billing statement, I encourage you to review the back of your bill for additional billing information. 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. Susan Loonsk Tom Mayes & Rod Glover The Shepherdstown community often comes together for the common good. Bob & Linda Reynolds Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph.. Clear. There is significant damage to the right rear corner and right rear side of the building. Posted on April 6, 2020 | Canvassing of the ballots cast, including provisional ballots, is scheduled for Monday. She is a Witness Ministry leader at Asbury United Methodist Church, an Active Life Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., is the newly-elected president of the Shepherdstown Lions Club, sits on the board of the Shepherd University Athletic Club, and is a Life Member of the NAACP. The lad loved football but he also loved history, and Shepherdstown was a great recruiting tool. My parents were always supportive of my brother and me. Shepherdstown is lucky to have him. Gary & Iris Heichel 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. Tripp Spaur, a partner in Jefferson Rentals in Kearneysville, W.Va. said he was undecided about his plans for the historic landmark. Allen Spiker, trustee for Seneca Trustees of Norfolk, Va., the agency handling the auction, asked for more bids after Spaur offered $365,000. West Virginia received. Thomas Banks For them, and for communities around West Virginia, it represents a huge opportunity. You have to be in hibernation not to notice the changes that have taken place since Jim came to office two years ago. Both water and power were disconnected and the area surrounding the building was cordoned off for safety. 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. The repairs were approved within hours. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Jack & Pat Egle Dr. Raleigh Watson, Jr. Lets kind of take a step back and look at what some of our common goals are.. 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. Judith Yost. Hes back in the office from 9:30 to noon taking care of business and then he goes to work at Eastern Regional. 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. And loving it. Today, however, with a pandemic laying waste to many towns, Shepherdstown is also feeling the pain. I do what I can.. 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). 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. Infrastructure is my thing. First the septic system hook-up for the East End that had been promised in 1980 was completed and then the sewer plant started, then another election and another mayor. He pledged Tau Kappa Epsilon, managed Sara Cree, made lifelong friends and got good grades. And the small Eastern Panhandle town is about to receive a lot more federal relief funds $800,000 through the American Rescue Plan. 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. John Bresland & Beth Batdorf Itll allow us to move forward more quickly with things we want to do.. 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. Wayne & Teresa McLaughlin Spiker announced the first bid of $277,000, plus one dollar.. Shepherdstown will hold its meetings online via Zoom. "Infrastructure is my thing." Mark Outhier Upton & Ann Martin 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. 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. Shepherdstown Mayor Jim Auxer cares a lot about the environment. 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. At first glance hes a bear of a man, serious and a little gruff. They became involved, enjoyed my friends and my friends families. 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. Jack Young, Keith Alexander Piercy and Blosser said local governments arent in a rush to spend the money. Yocencia Deal NO, I didnt expect to win, he laughed. He didnt say he starred for hes a modest man but he was captain and all-state defense, so starring was a good guess. In 2000 Jim Auxer decided to run for mayor of Shepherdstown. If only these old homes could talk.. Im very proud of Joselyn and Im very proud of her mother. Your IP address is listed in our blacklist and blocked from completing this request. Peter & Lois Spreen Ross Patterson Payment options include cash, check, credit card (processing fees apply), and e-check (processing fees apply). My parents saw all our games. Dougherty said earlier there are several other claimants to Kelchs will. He also volunteered at Catholic Social Services and provided counseling for unwed mothers. 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. Michael Hamady The Shepherdstown community often comes together for the common good. All Rights Reserved. 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. 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. When West Virginia received $1.25 billion in CARES Act money in the spring of 2020, Gov. ), 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. 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. He supports town events, school events, and goes to ALL Rams football games.
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