"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Peter & Lois Spreen Upon approval of repairs from the insurance company, a firm was contacted to evaluate the damage and provide a plan for the repairs. Jane McSwain James Cain & Karen Meyer-Cain All rights reserved. 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. Auxer, 75, can be found in his Town Hall office, literally seven . Susan Loonsk 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. 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. Impressed with the community from the start, the couple established friendships and became involved early on. Frederic & Anne DAlauro, Erdem & Joan Ergin 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 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. Chess & Lynn Yellott Shepherdstown received around $250,000 in CARES Act funds, according to the state auditors office. She said a plan needs to be developed that reduces disparities and targets those most in need. Grove & Dallolio Architects Fran Brolle Mark Outhier Greentree Realty Jim usually works on holidays and today is no exception. 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 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. Austin & Carmen Slater Myriad options with fed relief | State & Region | register-herald.com James & Jean Scott William Bromley 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. At first glance hes a bear of a man, serious and a little gruff. -Martin Luther King, Jr. Corporation of Shepherdstown. "I am honored and humbled to be the mayor of Shepherdstown," [] If you are unable to locate needed information, please contact Town Hall at 30-876-2312. Shepherdstown Teams Up With TerraCycle to Address Litter Shepherdstown will hold its meetings online via Zoom. Unlike in the last Municipal Election, Mayor Jim Auxer is running unopposed for reelection. Stephen Pearson 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. Town Run, the stream that runs through downtown Shepherdstown, powered the mill. Auxer believes this will also help tourism of the city. Corporation of Shepherdstown. Shepherdstown Mayor signs proclamation - Journal-news Yesterday afternoon the building was assessed. Brown, John & Terri Griffith Richard & Joni Lyon Henry Willard Endowment fund named in honor of mayor - Journal-news Wanda Perry Jim Auxer is an interesting guy. Auxer, 73, received 224 votes and Cotgreave received 40 votes, according to unofficial results that were posted online early Wednesday. Margie Knott Marty Amerikaner and his wife landed in Shepherdstown five years ago. Robertson was uncontested in the race, winning with 236 votes. The Farmers Market location is being evaluated. She considers it an honor and a responsibility to keep Shepherdstown a safe, lively, community-driven place for all. His first job out was at Sully Elementary in Sterling, Va., teaching 4th grade. Kent Shaffer & Mary Bell Thomas Banks 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. [emailprotected], Marriages and Deaths in the Shepherdstown Register, 1849-1850. He was appointed executor of the will of Patrinka Kelch, owner of the mill. 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. Gaylen & Karen Johnson Adam & Shannon Thomas Every effort will be made for public access to the meetings. With the American Rescue Plan funds, West Virginia legislators will be involved, too. 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. Im very proud of Joselyn and Im very proud of her mother. Kathy Sholl Chazz & Donna Printz Posted on November 1, 2021 | Though Jim has had little time to ride lately, Bernie at 28 is still around, just not in the New Street house. Cheryl Gregory Susan Smith Marellen Aherne I do what I can.. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. Itll build your community, Stolipher said. Shepherdstown Town Recorder Lori Robertson called the old mill the most important building in town.. Bill Carrigan 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.". 129 E. German St. John Bresland & Beth Batdorf Kath Meadows 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. There is significant damage to the right rear corner and right rear side of the building. Meredith Wait One night, for no explicable reason a fire broke out onboard and spread wildly and with deadly speed. Jim & Betsy Butzner Greene They mow the lawn and shovel the snow, because. They dont have to spend all the money right now, Piercy said. John Allen, Jr. 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. Thanks for your patience and understanding. 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. Critics questioned his spending priorities as hundreds of millions of CARES Act dollars went untouched. 2020 Election Produces Both New and Familiar Faces - Shepherdstown NO, I didnt expect to win, he laughed. Elisabeth Staro Posted in Uncategorized. I taught her how to ride her bike. Then My wife and daughter are wonderful. Roy Winkel, Jennifer Allen I liked to listen and help to resolve issues.. Susan Mitchell Used to be, in order to build a community, you have to have water and sewer. In numerous other states, the governor didnt have sole authority over the CARES Act spending, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. Stuart Wallace & Karene Motivans, Mary OHara 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. Bryan & Judith Robertson "Shepherdstown is a great place," said Auxer, who lauded the community's spirit and residents' care for one another. 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. "No one thought I was going to win." Well he did win and began immediately working on Shepherdstown infrastructure. Maylene Reisbig 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. Kathy Upton Susan Kemnitzer The repairs were approved within hours. Jim does not minimize this experience, nor does he exaggerate. Copyright Shepherdstown Chronicle | https://www.shepherdstownchronicle.com | 123C S. Duke Street, Shepherdstown, WV 25443 | 304-876-3380. It is a time to celebrate the rich histories, diverse . 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. Ann Christy The area around the library is taped off including the streets on both sides of the library. Mayor Jim Auxer, Corp. of Shepherdstown Stephen & Rebecca Ayraud Thomas Banks Dennis Barron John Bresland & Beth Batdorf M.S. Dr. Raleigh Watson, Jr. 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. Shepherdstown is lucky to have him. 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. Bill Senseney & Angie Sosdian ), 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. The new format also includes a graph showing water usage so that you will be able to monitor your water consumption. Auxer said he is proud the town is the first to make the change and that he wants the town to be a trendsetter. He also volunteered at Catholic Social Services and provided counseling for unwed mothers. And this is our opportunity to make long-lasting strides.. Over the past 2 years there was extensive restoration of the building completed. Jefferson County Historical Society 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. Ford is focused on Shepherdstowns economic viabilityfrom town hall to main street. Included in that money is more than $2 billion for stimulus checks, $138 million in broadband funding and $2 million for internet hotspots. Dianne Roman Eleanor Finn We must do our part to help flatten the curve. Little brother Jeffery completed the family where life was good. 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. Meg Spurlin John & Mary Kavaliunas My parents saw all our games. Frank & Wilma Coe The cost of college was beyond the reach of many, unless they came looking for you.