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. "No one thought I was going to win." Well he did win and began immediately working on Shepherdstown infrastructure. Jim Auxer was the first in his family to go to college. Jerry & Susan Bucey Dennis Barron Michael Hamady Robertson was uncontested in the race, winning with 236 votes. He also led the effort to amend the town ordinances to prohibit discrimination based upon sexual orientation. Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. Auxer, 73, received 224 votes and Cotgreave received 40 votes, according to unofficial results that were posted online early Wednesday. Allen E. Meske & T. Nicole Saunders-Meske Tabitha Johnston SHEPHERDSTOWN The town of Shepherdstown received an unexpected Christmas gift last month, from Bethesda, Md.-based organization Alley Cat Allies. Upon approval of repairs from the insurance company, a firm was contacted to evaluate the damage and provide a plan for the repairs. That internet access is important everywhere in West Virginia, including in Jefferson County. 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 You have to be in hibernation not to notice the changes that have taken place since Jim came to office two years ago. Itll allow us to move forward more quickly with things we want to do.. If only these old homes could talk.. Impressed with the community from the start, the couple established friendships and became involved early on. Local governments in West Virginia are receiving a collective $679 million in American Rescue Plan money. 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. 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. Daren Wood 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 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. Even now, nearly half of the money remains. Jefferson County Commission President Steve Stolipher says the area draws city residents who are wanting a more rural lifestyle. Ann Christy Chazz & Donna Printz John & Margaret Demer Ronald Kepple Jim usually works on holidays and today is no exception. The county, at the tip of the Eastern Panhandle, offers a quick commute to the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. Rick & Shannon Taylor 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. The U.S. Congress passed the American Rescue Plan in March. Thomas Banks That kind of collaboration can be seen in Jefferson County. Hes back in the office from 9:30 to noon taking care of business and then he goes to work at Eastern Regional. For example, Pennsylvanias legislature passed a bill allocating more than $2.6 billion of CARES Act funds. Itll build your community, Stolipher said. There is significant damage to the right rear corner and right rear side of the building. 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. David & Margaret Coe I taught her how to ride her bike. Then My wife and daughter are wonderful. Marie Tyler-McGraw "We want everybody to be safe and healthy," Auxer said. Michael Sullivan & Susan Hirsch They mow the lawn and shovel the snow, because. Auxer said it helped cover Covid-19-related expenses like personal protective equipment, cleaning materials and employee overtime hours. Though Jim has had little time to ride lately, Bernie at 28 is still around, just not in the New Street house. Information regarding the COVID-19 can also be found on the Town's website and Facebook page. Adam & Shannon Thomas 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. It was recommended the library's rear and right walls should be shored up on the first and second floors inside of the library. 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. Upton & Ann Martin The insurance company was contacted and provided with reports and photographs of the damage. 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. John & Helen Burns In Mayor Jim Auxer, Shepherdstown has such a leader. Today the outside wall was shored up for added stability. Shepherdstown Mayor signs proclamation - Journal-news Jack & Pat Egle ), 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. Brown, John & Terri Griffith Tom Mayes & Rod Glover The sidewalk that runs along the Sweet Shop will be open to pedestrians beginning Friday, July 9th. There was a time when Jim owned a horse stable and showed jumpers: Bernie and Airport. 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. Johnna Armstrong Pam Miller Mary Ann Morgan West Virginia received $1.25 billion from the CARES Act in April 2020 and set aside $265 million of that for local governments. 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. Dow Benedict & Annette Gloomis The opportunities here are enormous, but the opportunities here to get it wrong are enormous as well, Blosser said. Edward Trainor 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. James & Mary Holland Grove & Dallolio Architects Andy & Sondra Hosey, Arch & Connie Hoxton Shepherdstown, WV 25443 Included in that money is more than $2 billion for stimulus checks, $138 million in broadband funding and $2 million for internet hotspots. George Rutherford Auxer was forced to do the same to stay in the auction. 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. Fran Brolle Jerry Bock & Bruce Massey Dr. Raleigh Watson, Jr. (Douglas Soule/Mountain State Spotlight). Now the top of the list is broadband and then water and sewer.. Dale Walter Jim & Mary Clare Eros The county will receive more than $11 million in American Rescue Plan money, and Stolipher said his top priority is increasing broadband access. Jesse showed Roscoe game film, a dazzled Roscoe reports back to Shepherd and the rest is history. Richard & Joni Lyon 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 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. Susan Kemnitzer Joseph Krinock M.S. Thank you for your cooperation. We will provide updates as information is received. We now have opportunities to better communicate various services to you, whether via a message on your bill or an additional insert that comes as part of your billing statement. SHPO (State Historic Preservation Office) was contacted as the Market House is on the historic register so the damage can be documented. To this day, no one is more proud of this marine than is the Mayor of Shepherdstown Arthur James Auxer III. Jack Young, Keith Alexander Ralph & Marsha Scorza Mayor Jim Auxer, Corporation of Shepherdstown. 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. 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. Jim Auxer grew up in Harrisburg, Pa. Eleanor Finn Unlike in the last Municipal Election, Mayor Jim Auxer is running unopposed for reelection. . I think this is a once-in-a-lifetime impact, said Travis Blosser, executive director of the West Virginia Municipal League, an association of the states cities, towns and villages. 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. Yocencia Deal Meredith Wait They need to talk and have someone listen. Arthur James Jim Auxer III Bob & Linda Reynolds 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. One night, for no explicable reason a fire broke out onboard and spread wildly and with deadly speed. All rights reserved. The area around the library is taped off including the streets on both sides of the library. Wanda Perry Thanks for your patience and understanding. The new bills come inserted in an envelope for greater customer privacy, and a return envelope is enclosed for your convenience. Its the only way to learn and rectify situations. And Yes it looks like theres going to be a Shepherd parking garage.. . Auxer said Shepherdstown officials are talking with the county and neighboring municipalities about ways to use the funds for broadband projects. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." 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. Winds light and variable. 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. 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. Ben Miller Judith Yost. Blosser said figuring out how to spend that money has been a collaborative effort. And the small Eastern Panhandle town is about to receive a lot more federal relief funds $800,000 through the American Rescue Plan. Shepherdstowns 2020 municipal election wrapped up on July 21paving the way for three new town council members. 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. All Rights Reserved. 2022 Members - Historic Shepherdstown First elected in 2008, Jim's leadership has since worked to maintain the town's status as a crown jewel of West Virginia. John & Hope Snyder This means Justice and the Legislature will have to work together on the $1.355 billion the state receives of American Rescue Plan funds an amount thats separate from what the local governments received under the same spending guidelines. Posted on April 6, 2020 | To this day a family trip to Dewey Beach is summer tradition. Today, however, with a pandemic laying waste to many towns, Shepherdstown is also feeling the pain. 304.876.0910 Gary & Iris Heichel Wayne Goodrich & Donna Bertazzoni 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. Incumbent Town Recorder Lori Robertson, who was unopposed in the election, received 236 votes. They became involved, enjoyed my friends and my friends families. John Allen, Jr. Ford is focused on Shepherdstown's economic viabilityfrom town hall to main street. For them, and for communities around West Virginia, it represents a huge opportunity. Hes the recipient of awards and honors such as 2009 SU Alumni of the Year and takes it all in with humility. Auxer began topping Spaurs bids by $1 at a time until Spaur began jumping $200, $330 and $500 at a time. Payment options include cash, check, credit card (processing fees apply), and e-check (processing fees apply). Jim does not minimize this experience, nor does he exaggerate. One fine day, Dawn Fye, an eye-catching resident in the Harrisburg neighborhood was out renovating her home. Shepherdstown is lucky to have him. Frank C. Joe Khare, Jr. & Cheryl A. "NO, I didn't expect to win," he laughed. It's Christmastime in Shepherdstown - journal-news.net Posted on July 7, 2021 | Roger & Anne Munro Peter & Victoria Smith, Marianne Alexander If you are unable to locate needed information, please contact Town Hall at 30-876-2312. 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. Alan & Jane Levitan, Al & Sara Lueck 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. I provide counseling, solve problems and help the jail run better. Rhys & Jennifer Gerholdt Dick & Judy Pharr The library received immediate attention when the damage was discovered. Jim Justice took sole control of the funds. Edwinna Bernat The damage to the rear wall extends to the roofline. John Doyle Posted in Uncategorized. Regent Nicewarner said, "November is Native American Heritage Month. 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. The documented incident took place after the Dec. 6 attack. 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. Canvassing of the ballots cast, including provisional ballots, is scheduled for Monday. Yesterday afternoon the building was assessed. Stephen & Rebecca Ayraud Dougherty said earlier there are several other claimants to Kelchs will. 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. Shepherdstown mayor reelected The Welcome Center will open Friday, July 9th. The Mayor arrives at Town Hall at 6:30 a.m. on weekday mornings. Bill Carrigan There was a riot in 1989 though that he wouldnt discuss. "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Piercy and Blosser said local governments arent in a rush to spend the money. Sharon Henderson Chess & Lynn Yellott Jim finds it difficult to even think about her leaving and said wistfully as most parents do at this time. Kathy Upton Shepherdstown will hold its meetings online via Zoom. 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. 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. Marellen Aherne Posted in Uncategorized. Shepherdstown isnt alone in trying to determine how to spend such a significant amount of funds. Beverly Belchik Wayne & Teresa McLaughlin Please note, you will need your account number to sign up. Shepherdstown celebrated with the lighting of the town tree on the lawn of McMurran Hall on Friday evening. Meg Spurlin Payment options include cash, check, credit card (processing fees apply), and e-check (processing fees apply). 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. I do what I can.. Myriad options with fed relief | State & Region | register-herald.com Dave & Jean Anne Pugh 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. Donald & Dorrene Hale Elliot & Nancy Kirschbaum The fair Joselyn is in Jefferson High School Class of 2010. 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. My parents saw all our games. 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". 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. Maylene Reisbig Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Here is a picture of a true leader. 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. Mike Austin We, and our neighbors, have been witness to an amazing spring ritual in recent years. 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. 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. Box 1786 Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. Greentree Realty Timony & Susan Sheehan It is a time to celebrate the rich histories, diverse . Susan Smith Mayor Jim Auxer "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Elinor Ross Morning clouds will give way to sunshine for the afternoon. Jack Kendall & James Puglisi John Bresland & Beth Batdorf At first glance hes a bear of a man, serious and a little gruff. 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.
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