James Stuart Osbourn, Frances Bernstein 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. Jack Kendall & James Puglisi Roy Winkel, Jennifer Allen Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph.. Clear. Susan Loonsk Shepherdstown received around $250,000 in CARES Act funds, according to the state auditors office. Bill Senseney & Angie Sosdian 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. 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. If you are unable to locate needed information, please contact Town Hall at 30-876-2312. 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. 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. John Allen, Jr. The damage to the rear wall extends to the roofline. 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. Dianne Roman 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. The library received immediate attention when the damage was discovered. Edward Trainor 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. He soon headed up the mental health unit. And this is our opportunity to make long-lasting strides.. Copyright 1999 2023 GoDaddy Operating Company, LLC. Judith Miller Jones Sue Collins Ford is focused on Shepherdstowns economic viabilityfrom town hall to main street. Nick Blanton We will provide updates as information is received. Unlike in the last Municipal Election, Mayor Jim Auxer is running unopposed for reelection. Now at Shepherd College football was big, the school could pick and choose. To this day, no one is more proud of this marine than is the Mayor of Shepherdstown Arthur James Auxer III. Corporation of Shepherdstown. Richard Irwin 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. 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 also volunteered at Catholic Social Services and provided counseling for unwed mothers. Posted on April 6, 2020 | 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. "NO, I didn't expect to win," he laughed. Im very proud of Joselyn and Im very proud of her mother. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Meg Spurlin NO, I didnt expect to win, he laughed. Kathy Upton Henry Willard Here is a gentle man, one who feels so deeply about this town that hes willing to make the tough decisions, take ultimate responsibility, and then step up for the adherent slings and arrows. 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. 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 Jane McSwain Marie Tyler-McGraw Andreas Pfann Rie Wilson We must do our part to help flatten the curve. Auxer said he is proud the town is the first to make the change and that he wants the town to be a trendsetter. Well, imagine no more for that mayor actually exists and he's Jim Auxer of Shepherdstown. 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. Maylene Reisbig Mayor Jim Auxer, Corp. of Shepherdstown Stephen & Rebecca Ayraud Thomas Banks Dennis Barron John Bresland & Beth Batdorf M.S. 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. Timony & Susan Sheehan 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. Blake Swihart & Laura Krinock 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. Now we must separate for the common good. All Rights Reserved. John Doyle 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. Martin Burke & Barbara Spicher Downtown Shepherdstown. Auxer plunged into the Pacific again and again to rescue brothers who had jumped to extinguish flames already eating away at their bodies. Lou Cox The county will receive more than $11 million in American Rescue Plan money, and Stolipher said his top priority is increasing broadband access. He was also the football coach at Broadrun High School where he worked with Shepherd alumni: Lynn Carr and Ronnie Pyles. We, and our neighbors, have been witness to an amazing spring ritual in recent years. 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. It is a time to celebrate the rich histories, diverse . 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. If you are unable to locate needed information, please contact Town Hall at 30-876-2312. Auxer said it helped cover Covid-19-related expenses like personal protective equipment, cleaning materials and employee overtime hours. (Douglas Soule/Mountain State Spotlight). Bill Drennen Im very proud of what Joselyn has done. He supports town events, school events, and goes to ALL Rams football games. Mayor Jim Auxer. Mayor Jim Auxer, Corp. of Shepherdstown Frank & Wilma Coe Bill Carrigan Mark Outhier Regent Nicewarner said, "November is Native American Heritage Month. He didnt say he starred for hes a modest man but he was captain and all-state defense, so starring was a good guess. Now we must separate for the common good. Officials across the state are working to figure out spending priorities as American Rescue Plan money pours into the state. The sidewalk that runs along the Sweet Shop will be open to pedestrians beginning Friday, July 9th. Yesterday afternoon the building was assessed. Roger & Anne Munro 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. Shepherd wanted Jim Auxer. Joselyn Auxer was born in 1991 and by this time the Auxers had bought a home on New Street in Shepherdstown. Cheryl Gregory 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. Grove & Dallolio Architects 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. Chazz & Donna Printz Allen Spiker, trustee for Seneca Trustees of Norfolk, Va., the agency handling the auction, asked for more bids after Spaur offered $365,000. John & Hope Snyder When West Virginia received $1.25 billion in CARES Act money in the spring of 2020, Gov. 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. I think Dawn was hoping I offer to do the work for her, Jim laughed. Copyright Shepherdstown Chronicle | https://www.shepherdstownchronicle.com | 123C S. Duke Street, Shepherdstown, WV 25443 | 304-876-3380. "We'll get through it.". James & Jean Scott They became involved, enjoyed my friends and my friends families. High 49F. Incumbent councilwoman Deb Tucker received 96 votes and challenger Corinne Airgood received 102 votes, according to unofficial results. The force pushed out the wall on the right side of the building. SHPO (State Historic Preservation Office) was contacted as the Market House is on the historic register so the damage can be documented. 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. . Pam Miller Ted & Kathy Slinger Dennis Barron Jesse showed Roscoe game film, a dazzled Roscoe reports back to Shepherd and the rest is history. Eleanor Finn 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. The fair Joselyn is in Jefferson High School Class of 2010. Today, however, with a pandemic laying waste to many towns, Shepherdstown is also feeling the pain. Karen Kiaer Butit was Dawn who drove her to practice at the crack of dawn and to swim meets around the state every weekend. Betty S. Lowe Susan Mitchell Al & Sheila Vertino Please enjoy the other open spaces in the parks with enacted and recommended guidelines. 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. Barbara Myers The mill was built by Thomas Shepherd Sr., founder of the town named after him in 1762. Jim starred on the football field at Central Dolphin. 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 & Mary Clare Eros Betsy Coffey Journal photo by Toni Milbourne Posted on November 1, 2021 | With the American Rescue Plan funds, West Virginia legislators will be involved, too. SHEPHERDSTOWN - Imagine calling the mayor of your town and asking him or her to remove a bird trapped in your rain spout. I didnt but I did lend her some tools and took her out for dinner. Apparently dinner went well and Jim and Dawn were married in 1986. . Marty Amerikaner and his wife landed in Shepherdstown five years ago. The cost of college was beyond the reach of many, unless they came looking for you. Jerry & Susan Bucey Jim Auxer is an interesting guy. James & Lou Ann Stovall 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). Over the past 2 years there was extensive restoration of the building completed. 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. Even now, nearly half of the money remains. Low 34F. William Conner I do what I can.. 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 Hes back in the office from 9:30 to noon taking care of business and then he goes to work at Eastern Regional. He pledged Tau Kappa Epsilon, managed Sara Cree, made lifelong friends and got good grades. The economic stimulus bill included not only money for local governments but also billions of dollars in direct relief for West Virginia. Fran Brolle I taught her how to ride her bike. Then My wife and daughter are wonderful. Chess & Lynn Yellott Public comments will be accepted until July 16. It was recommended the library's rear and right walls should be shored up on the first and second floors inside of the library. Mayor Jim Auxer, left, stands in front of the trunk full of cat food with Mountain Cats TNR Founder Tina Creller on Dec. 30. Jim finds it difficult to even think about her leaving and said wistfully as most parents do at this time. Stephanie Unger "I am honored and humbled to be the mayor of Shepherdstown," [] Sara Smith The Farmers Market location is being evaluated. Jerry Bock & Bruce Massey Adam & Shannon Thomas Its the only way to learn and rectify situations. And Yes it looks like theres going to be a Shepherd parking garage.. Kelch died in August 2015. 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. James Leathers Box 1786 My mom is the nicest and best person I know.. The lad loved football but he also loved history, and Shepherdstown was a great recruiting tool. 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. My father loved watching me play ball. Today, Jim gives Shepherd College credit for helping him build the foundation for his life. My parents were always supportive of my brother and me. 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. Dick & Judy Pharr The area around the library is taped off including the streets on both sides of the library. "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Susan Smith Eventually he had responsibility for 250 inmates and 70 officers at Camp Hill. William Bromley Auxer believes this will also help tourism of the city. 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. Spiker announced the first bid of $277,000, plus one dollar.. Jim does not minimize this experience, nor does he exaggerate. 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. In Mayor Jim Auxer, Shepherdstown has such a leader. FREE admission to Historic Shepherdstown members, children, students and military. 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. Margie Knott Sharon Henderson Both water and power were disconnected and the area surrounding the building was cordoned off for safety. Blosser said figuring out how to spend that money has been a collaborative effort. Tom Mayes & Rod Glover Robertson was uncontested in the race, winning with 236 votes. Stephen Pearson First elected in 2008, Jims leadership has since worked to maintain the towns status as a crown jewel of West Virginia. Yocencia Deal EMAIL US. Auxer, 73, received 224 votes and Cotgreave received 40 votes, according to unofficial results that were posted online early Wednesday. Little brother Jeffery completed the family where life was good. Robert Fairbaugh 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. 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. Kelch had a reverse mortgage on the property and had filed for bankruptcy. Jim Auxer grew up in Harrisburg, Pa. 304.876.0910 No one thought I was going to win. Well he did win and began immediately working on Shepherdstown infrastructure. "Infrastructure is my thing." Meeting information regarding scheduling will be provided on the Town's website and Facebook page. Used to be, in order to build a community, you have to have water and sewer. Susan Kemnitzer Thomas Banks Erwin & Carol Asam Auxer said Shepherdstown officials are talking with the county and neighboring municipalities about ways to use the funds for broadband projects. Stephen & Rebecca Ayraud Richard & Barbara Nickell 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. -Martin Luther King, Jr. Corporation of Shepherdstown. Michael Hamady Kent Shaffer & Mary Bell Upton & Ann Martin Georgiann Toole Tripp Spaur, a partner in Jefferson Rentals in Kearneysville, W.Va. said he was undecided about his plans for the historic landmark. 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.