"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Larry Dean & Mina Goodrich 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. Thomas Banks They became involved, enjoyed my friends and my friends families. 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. Shepherdstown Mayor Jim Auxer cares a lot about the environment. The new bills come inserted in an envelope for greater customer privacy, and a return envelope is enclosed for your convenience. Samuel Billmyer Posted on April 6, 2020 | Bedinger Hes back in the office from 9:30 to noon taking care of business and then he goes to work at Eastern Regional. 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. Shepherdstown first with Sunday morning alcohol 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. Dear Valued Corporation of Shepherdstown Customer: Beginning November 1, you will notice multiple changes with your new monthly utility bill. All Rights Reserved. Piercy and Blosser said local governments arent in a rush to spend the money. For them, and for communities around West Virginia, it represents a huge opportunity. 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. Copyright 1999 2023 GoDaddy Operating Company, LLC. First elected in 2008, Jims leadership has since worked to maintain the towns status as a crown jewel of West Virginia. 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. Jerry Bock & Bruce Massey Shepherdstown Town Recorder Lori Robertson called the old mill the most important building in town.. 2022 Members - Historic Shepherdstown Pam Miller Officials across the state are working to figure out spending priorities as American Rescue Plan money pours into the state. Raised in Shepherdstown, Cheryl Roberts graduated from Shepherd (College) and has worked at the Department of Veterans Affairs for 36 years. Shepherdstown Mayor signs proclamation - Journal-news This area will remain closed until repairs are completed. They dont have to spend all the money right now, Piercy said. He said people living in some of the rural parts of the area struggle with getting fast internet speeds. Dick & Judy Pharr Mark Outhier The mill was built by Thomas Shepherd Sr., founder of the town named after him in 1762. 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. Thats what I do. Jim Auxer grew up in Harrisburg, Pa. Marty Amerikaner and his wife landed in Shepherdstown five years ago. Dougherty said earlier there are several other claimants to Kelchs will. 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 Yesterday afternoon the building was assessed. 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 Jim finds it difficult to even think about her leaving and said wistfully as most parents do at this time. 129 E. German St. 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. Incumbent Town Recorder Lori Robertson, who was unopposed in the election, received 236 votes. Meredith Wait 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. There is significant damage to the right rear corner and right rear side of the building. 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. 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. Stephanie Unger Impressed with the community from the start, the couple established friendships and became involved early on. Frank & Wilma Coe Proving once again the apple doesnt fall very far from the tree. Adam & Shannon Thomas Special tours are possible if a volunteer docent is available. 2023 www.heraldmailmedia.com. We heard from a number of you expressing a desire for the Water Business Office to move away from the postcard billing format, and we are pleased to present this new bill to you. My mom is the nicest and best person I know.. "We'll get through it.". Jerry & Susan Bucey Jim realized that Shepherdstown would feed his love of history. Auxer said in a brief telephone interview Wednesday morning that he was "humbled" by the voters' faith in him as the town works through the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. 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. 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. Some of the Canada geese who All cultures believe in the sanctity and necessity of water. Nick Blanton Marc & Judith Briod Mayor Jim Auxer. 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 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. If you are unable to locate needed information, please contact Town Hall at 30-876-2312. 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. John Doyle -Martin Luther King, Jr. Corporation of Shepherdstown. Betty S. Lowe Shepherdstown mayor reelected Kath Meadows Johnna Armstrong Hes the recipient of awards and honors such as 2009 SU Alumni of the Year and takes it all in with humility. 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 didnt say he starred for hes a modest man but he was captain and all-state defense, so starring was a good guess. FREE admission to Historic Shepherdstown members, children, students and military. Judith Ford Scott Genovese Elisabeth Staro 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. 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. (Douglas Soule/Mountain State Spotlight). 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. 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. "No one thought I was going to win." Well he did win and began immediately working on Shepherdstown infrastructure. One fine day, Dawn Fye, an eye-catching resident in the Harrisburg neighborhood was out renovating her home. Now at Shepherd College football was big, the school could pick and choose. 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. Grove & Dallolio Architects 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. David & Rosalind Black The repairs were approved within hours. Sue Kennedy is a former public relations executive and Emmy Award winning screenplay writer. Ronald Kepple Lou Cox Shepherdstown isnt alone in trying to determine how to spend such a significant amount of funds. The force pushed out the wall on the right side of the building. 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.". Sharon Henderson Mayor Jim Auxer, Corp. of Shepherdstown Elliot & Nancy Kirschbaum Ralph & Marsha Scorza The fair Joselyn is in Jefferson High School Class of 2010. Edward Trainor Itll build your community, Stolipher said. 304.876.0910 George Rutherford Here is a picture of a true leader. Included in that money is more than $2 billion for stimulus checks, $138 million in broadband funding and $2 million for internet hotspots. Call 304-876-0910 on Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday to inquire. 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. Upton & Ann Martin Jefferson County Commission President Steve Stolipher says the area draws city residents who are wanting a more rural lifestyle. The Shepherdstown community often comes together for the common good. 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. I do what I can.. All rights reserved. He was also the football coach at Broadrun High School where he worked with Shepherd alumni: Lynn Carr and Ronnie Pyles. Critics questioned his spending priorities as hundreds of millions of CARES Act dollars went untouched. He gives credit to the Town Council. Im very proud of Joselyn and Im very proud of her mother. "Shepherdstown is a great place," said Auxer, who lauded the community's spirit and residents' care for one another. Please enjoy the other open spaces in the parks with enacted and recommended guidelines. Downtown Shepherdstown. Brown, John & Terri Griffith 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. 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. 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. Posted on July 7, 2021 | In Mayor Jim Auxer, Shepherdstown has such a leader. Mayor Jim Auxer, left, stands in front of the trunk full of cat food with Mountain Cats TNR Founder Tina Creller on Dec. 30. 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.