"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. The documented incident took place after the Dec. 6 attack. "Infrastructure is my thing." All Rights Reserved. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Martha Anne McIntosh Mayor Jim Auxer, Corp. of Shepherdstown Dianne Roman Susan Kemnitzer Jack & Pat Egle Ford is focused on Shepherdstown's economic viabilityfrom town hall to main street. The force pushed out the wall on the right side of the building. EMAIL US. 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. The fair Joselyn is in Jefferson High School Class of 2010. Beverly Belchik Stuart Wallace & Karene Motivans, Mary OHara Overall, West Virginia will receive more than $4 billion in assistance through the American Rescue Plan, according to information provided by U.S. Sen. Joe Manchins office. Wayne Goodrich & Donna Bertazzoni Sharon Henderson Mayor Jim Auxer, Corporation of Shepherdstown. To this day a family trip to Dewey Beach is summer tradition. "We want everybody to be safe and healthy," Auxer said. John Allen, Jr. 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 Alan & Jane Levitan, Al & Sara Lueck Paul & Lisa Welch 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. Today the outside wall was shored up for added stability. He had been noticed on the football field and several colleges were interested but when it came time to choose, he chose Shepherd College. Ann Christy 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. David & Margaret Coe 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. Auxer believes this will also help tourism of the city. During a June 7 presentation to a legislative interim committee on the American Rescue Plan funds, Ann Urling, the governors deputy chief of staff, told lawmakers that its important that the state use a data-driven methodology that shows where we can make the biggest impact in our state by using these funds strategically., She said U.S. Treasury guidelines encourage the state to hold listening sessions across the state to ensure inclusive stakeholder input.. When none was offered, he declared Spaur the owner. One night, for no explicable reason a fire broke out onboard and spread wildly and with deadly speed. Robert Fairbaugh 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 was also the football coach at Broadrun High School where he worked with Shepherd alumni: Lynn Carr and Ronnie Pyles. Auxer, 73, received 224 votes and Cotgreave received 40 votes, according to unofficial results that were posted online early Wednesday. Bill Drennen Ronald Kepple The county will receive more than $11 million in American Rescue Plan money, and Stolipher said his top priority is increasing broadband access. William Bromley Mayor Jim Auxer "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. George Rutherford 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. 2023 www.heraldmailmedia.com. Susan Mayer 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. 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. Bill Carrigan In Mayor Jim Auxer, Shepherdstown has such a leader. 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. This area will remain closed until repairs are completed. Auxer said Shepherdstown officials are talking with the county and neighboring municipalities about ways to use the funds for broadband projects. A message from Mayor Jim Auxer Posted on July 7, 2021 | 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. He supports town events, school events, and goes to ALL Rams football games. He just tells it like it was. In 2000 Jim Auxer decided to run for mayor 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. Hes back in the office from 9:30 to noon taking care of business and then he goes to work at Eastern Regional. Sara Smith It is a time to celebrate the rich histories, diverse . Jim Auxer grew up in Harrisburg, Pa. Martin & Marlyn Keesecker 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. 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. 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. Jim & Peachy Staley There was a riot in 1989 though that he wouldnt discuss. Adam & Shannon Thomas We must do our part to help flatten the curve. Shepherdstown is lucky to have him. Timony & Susan Sheehan 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. Erwin & Carol Asam The town councils plan for the mill was to turn it into a facility to promote arts, culture and general community use. That kind of collaboration can be seen in Jefferson County. James Cain & Karen Meyer-Cain Box 1786 Edward Trainor Changes for the better. Stephanie Unger ), 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. Public infrastructure: we all know living here in West Virginia that that is something that has been significantly underfunded for a number of years. Rie Wilson Susan Loonsk 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. 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. 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. No one thought I was going to win. Well he did win and began immediately working on Shepherdstown infrastructure. Imagine that same mayor regularly picking up trash in town. Frank & Wilma Coe Cheryl Gregory "Shepherdstown is a great place," said Auxer, who lauded the community's spirit and residents' care for one another. They dont have to spend all the money right now, Piercy said. Shepherdstown celebrated with the lighting of the town tree on the lawn of McMurran Hall on Friday evening. 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 Greentree Realty Samuel Billmyer 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. Thats what I do. The Shepherdstown community often comes together for the common good. -Martin Luther King, Jr. Corporation of Shepherdstown. 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. Arthur James Jim Auxer III Larry Dean & Mina Goodrich You have permission to edit this article. Kelch had a reverse mortgage on the property and had filed for bankruptcy. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. Your IP address is listed in our blacklist and blocked from completing this request. I provide counseling, solve problems and help the jail run better. My mom is the nicest and best person I know.. He says hes always been proud of the way his office has managed the towns financesespecially during COVID. Every effort will be made for public access to the meetings. Mayor Jim Auxer. Bryan & Judith Robertson Butit was Dawn who drove her to practice at the crack of dawn and to swim meets around the state every weekend. 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. 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. 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. Ralph & Marsha Scorza Gary & Iris Heichel Shepherdstown Town Recorder Lori Robertson called the old mill the most important building in town.. Town Run, the stream that runs through downtown Shepherdstown, powered the mill. Jim realized that Shepherdstown would feed his love of history. Mary Ann Morgan They mow the lawn and shovel the snow, because. Jefferson County Commission President Steve Stolipher says the area draws city residents who are wanting a more rural lifestyle. Mayor Jim Auxer, left, stands in front of the trunk full of cat food with Mountain Cats TNR Founder Tina Creller on Dec. 30. Kelch died in August 2015. For them, and for communities around West Virginia, it represents a huge opportunity. Dawn, Joselyn and I will open gifts and celebrate a little in the morning and then Ill go to work. Why does the boss work holidays? If only these old homes could talk.. James Leathers 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. Auxer said he is proud the town is the first to make the change and that he wants the town to be a trendsetter. Blosser said figuring out how to spend that money has been a collaborative effort. 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. 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. Elliot & Nancy Kirschbaum Yesterday afternoon the building was assessed. Roger & Anne Munro Officials across the state are working to figure out spending priorities as American Rescue Plan money pours into the state. Jerry & Susan Bucey Special tours are possible if a volunteer docent is available. Karen Kiaer The new format also includes a graph showing water usage so that you will be able to monitor your water consumption. Dana Entler 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. Grove & Dallolio Architects Now we must separate for the common good. Mayor Jim Auxer, Corp. of Shepherdstown Stephen & Rebecca Ayraud Thomas Banks Dennis Barron John Bresland & Beth Batdorf M.S. Im very proud of Joselyn and Im very proud of her mother. Unlike in the last Municipal Election, Mayor Jim Auxer is running unopposed for reelection. Public comments will be accepted until July 16. Henry Willard Included in that money is more than $2 billion for stimulus checks, $138 million in broadband funding and $2 million for internet hotspots. Incumbent councilwoman Deb Tucker received 96 votes and challenger Corinne Airgood received 102 votes, according to unofficial results. Im very proud of what Joselyn has done. Please note, you will need your account number to sign up. 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. Ross Patterson Terry & Diane Fulton Shepherdstown received around $250,000 in CARES Act funds, according to the state auditors office. 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. Suggested donation: $4.00 per person. The mill has been standing at what today is 207 E. High St. since it was built in 1738 or 1739. 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. My parents were always supportive of my brother and me. Here is a picture of a true leader. Although the U.S. Treasury has released interim guidance on how to use the funds, the rules havent been finalized yet. 304.876.0910 He didnt say he starred for hes a modest man but he was captain and all-state defense, so starring was a good guess. Impressed with the community from the start, the couple established friendships and became involved early on. I think Dawn was hoping I offer to do the work for her, Jim laughed. Allen E. Meske & T. Nicole Saunders-Meske First elected in 2008, Jim's leadership has since worked to maintain the town's status as a crown jewel of West Virginia. Kent Shaffer & Mary Bell The 80s had brought all kinds of change for Jim Auxer. Only half of what governments are due through the American Rescue Plan is available this spring; the other half cant be accessed until next year. Margie Knott High 49F. Shepherd wanted Jim Auxer. 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. The Farmers Market location is being evaluated. Rebecca Phipps Itll allow us to move forward more quickly with things we want to do.. Over the past 2 years there was extensive restoration of the building completed. Wells Fargo Bank is the largest creditor at $900,000, Jefferson County Sheriff Peter Dougherty said. Jack Young, Keith Alexander Bill Senseney & Angie Sosdian The economic stimulus bill included not only money for local governments but also billions of dollars in direct relief for West Virginia. The library received immediate attention when the damage was discovered. 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. Spiker announced the first bid of $277,000, plus one dollar.. Marie Tyler-McGraw Eventually he had responsibility for 250 inmates and 70 officers at Camp Hill. Jill Craig Kathy Upton Meeting information regarding scheduling will be provided on the Town's website and Facebook page. In numerous other states, the governor didnt have sole authority over the CARES Act spending, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. John Bresland & Beth Batdorf 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. Jefferson County Historical Society Piercy and Blosser said local governments arent in a rush to spend the money. Bob & Linda Reynolds John & Helen Burns And because shes a JHS champion swimmer (She holds records for the butterfly and had the best time in the area last year. The cost of college was beyond the reach of many, unless they came looking for you. Martin Burke & Barbara Spicher Gloria Thatcher Ford is focused on Shepherdstowns economic viabilityfrom town hall to main street. Linda Kelso His first job out was at Sully Elementary in Sterling, Va., teaching 4th grade. Peter & Victoria Smith, Marianne Alexander Downtown Shepherdstown. 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. Hes also been a member of the Water Board since 2012. Michael Sullivan & Susan Hirsch 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. Elisabeth Staro Sandy Brown 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. 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. West Virginia received $1.25 billion from the CARES Act in April 2020 and set aside $265 million of that for local governments. Both water and power were disconnected and the area surrounding the building was cordoned off for safety. This was completed Monday evening and the building was then secured. The opportunities here are enormous, but the opportunities here to get it wrong are enormous as well, Blosser said. There was a time when Jim owned a horse stable and showed jumpers: Bernie and Airport. All rights reserved. Austin & Carmen Slater 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. The county, at the tip of the Eastern Panhandle, offers a quick commute to the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. Tripp Spaur, a partner in Jefferson Rentals in Kearneysville, W.Va. said he was undecided about his plans for the historic landmark. Its the only way to learn and rectify situations. And Yes it looks like theres going to be a Shepherd parking garage.. Journal photo by Toni Milbourne Posted in Uncategorized. Jesse showed Roscoe game film, a dazzled Roscoe reports back to Shepherd and the rest is history. Johnna Armstrong "No one thought I was going to win." Well he did win and began immediately working on Shepherdstown infrastructure. He also led the effort to amend the town ordinances to prohibit discrimination based upon sexual orientation. What they decide could have big implications for West Virginia and its future. He's also been a member of the Water Board since 2012. Ann Taylor We, and our neighbors, have been witness to an amazing spring ritual in recent years. The damage to the rear wall extends to the roofline. My parents saw all our games. NO, I didnt expect to win, he laughed. The lad loved football but he also loved history, and Shepherdstown was a great recruiting tool.

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