129 E. German Street(corner of German and Princess Streets)Shepherdstown, WV, P.O. Ann Christy Sue Kennedy is a former public relations executive and Emmy Award winning screenplay writer. 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? Posted on April 6, 2020 | Mayor Jim Auxer "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. We, and our neighbors, have been witness to an amazing spring ritual in recent years. He supports town events, school events, and goes to ALL Rams football games. Rebecca Phipps 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. "We want everybody to be safe and healthy," Auxer said. "NO, I didn't expect to win," he laughed. He looks at his role on the council as a service to the community he loves and an opportunity to listen, and then listen some more. Unlike in the last Municipal Election, Mayor Jim Auxer is running unopposed for reelection. Mary J.C. Hendrix Beverly Belchik Marie Tyler-McGraw James & Mary Holland Jim Auxer is an interesting guy. Journal photo by Toni Milbourne For example, Pennsylvanias legislature passed a bill allocating more than $2.6 billion of CARES Act funds. Paul & Lisa Welch Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. Although the U.S. Treasury has released interim guidance on how to use the funds, the rules havent been finalized yet. Copyright Shepherdstown Chronicle | https://www.shepherdstownchronicle.com | 123C S. Duke Street, Shepherdstown, WV 25443 | 304-876-3380. Moreover, because of COVID-19, many voters utilized absentee and early-voter ballots. Judith Miller Jones Shepherdstown received around $250,000 in CARES Act funds, according to the state auditors office. Even now, nearly half of the money remains. Ford is focused on Shepherdstowns economic viabilityfrom town hall to main street. 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. Andy & Sondra Hosey, Arch & Connie Hoxton In 2000 Jim Auxer decided to run for mayor of Shepherdstown. David & Rosalind Black Mark Outhier The Shepherdstown community often comes together for the common good. 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. 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. Itll allow us to move forward more quickly with things we want to do.. "I am honored and humbled to be the mayor of Shepherdstown," [] Proving once again the apple doesnt fall very far from the tree. Sharon Henderson He soon headed up the mental health unit. Chris Stroech grew up in Shepherdstown and attended local schools before graduating with a law degree from West Virginia University. Hes the recipient of awards and honors such as 2009 SU Alumni of the Year and takes it all in with humility. Yesterday afternoon the building was assessed. Greentree Realty 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. 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. Al & Sheila Vertino Ronald Kepple Tripp Spaur, a partner in Jefferson Rentals in Kearneysville, W.Va. said he was undecided about his plans for the historic landmark. Sara Smith 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. Dana Entler Jesse showed Roscoe game film, a dazzled Roscoe reports back to Shepherd and the rest is history. Local governments in West Virginia are receiving a collective $679 million in American Rescue Plan money. Ralph & Marsha Scorza All Rights Reserved. The library received immediate attention when the damage was discovered. At the end of the voting day on July 21, and after a few hours of counting, Auxer was reelected as mayor by a margin of 184 votes. Both water and power were disconnected and the area surrounding the building was cordoned off for safety. One fine day, Dawn Fye, an eye-catching resident in the Harrisburg neighborhood was out renovating her home. 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. All rights reserved. Hali Taylor Ben Miller Pam Miller You have permission to edit this article. Judith Yost. The Shepherdstown community often comes together for the common good. Shepherdstown celebrated with the lighting of the town tree on the lawn of McMurran Hall on Friday evening. In 1969 he graduated with a BA in History and Elementary Education (with an emphasis on Physical Education). Copyright Shepherdstown Chronicle | https://www.shepherdstownchronicle.com | 123C S. Duke Street, Shepherdstown, WV 25443 | 304-876-3380. Maylene Reisbig My father loved watching me play ball. Today, Jim gives Shepherd College credit for helping him build the foundation for his life. 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. Matthew & Claudia Dressler EMAIL US. David & Margaret Coe The insurance company was contacted and provided with reports and photographs of the damage. Bill Senseney & Angie Sosdian Erwin & Carol Asam Today, however, with a pandemic laying waste to many towns, Shepherdstown is also feeling the pain. Meg Spurlin We will provide updates as information is received. Dale Walter He says hes always been proud of the way his office has managed the towns financesespecially during COVID. 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. Jane McSwain 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. Now at Shepherd College football was big, the school could pick and choose. When none was offered, he declared Spaur the owner. This was completed Monday evening and the building was then secured. Jim realized that Shepherdstown would feed his love of history. Susan Mitchell And loving it. Bryan & Judith Robertson Elinor Ross Bill Carrigan Daren Wood Included in that money is more than $2 billion for stimulus checks, $138 million in broadband funding and $2 million for internet hotspots. [emailprotected], Marriages and Deaths in the Shepherdstown Register, 1849-1850. ), 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. EMAIL US. This area will remain closed until repairs are completed. Mary Ann Morgan 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 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. Marellen Aherne Tom Mayes & Rod Glover 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. Shepherdstown is lucky to have him. Susan Smith That kind of collaboration can be seen in Jefferson County. Elisabeth Staro 129 E. German St. 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 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. There is significant damage to the right rear corner and right rear side of the building. In numerous other states, the governor didnt have sole authority over the CARES Act spending, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. One night, for no explicable reason a fire broke out onboard and spread wildly and with deadly speed. High 49F. 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. 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. Call 304-876-0910 on Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday to inquire. The Corporation Of Shepherdstown, under the management of Mayor Jim Auxer, was awarded the 2011 Preservation Award for their continued support of The Historic Entler Hotel Building. Eventually he had responsibility for 250 inmates and 70 officers at Camp Hill. The town councils plan for the mill was to turn it into a facility to promote arts, culture and general community use. Itll build your community, Stolipher said. Martha Anne McIntosh Please enjoy the other open spaces in the parks with enacted and recommended guidelines. They became involved, enjoyed my friends and my friends families. The mill has been standing at what today is 207 E. High St. since it was built in 1738 or 1739. All rights reserved. John Allen, Jr. Wayne & Teresa McLaughlin Dear Valued Corporation of Shepherdstown Customer: Beginning November 1, you will notice multiple changes with your new monthly utility bill. The Museum will be closed for the winter and reopen in the spring. Larry Dean & Mina Goodrich Theyve messed up their lives and theyre locked-up. My mom is the nicest and best person I know.. Auxer plunged into the Pacific again and again to rescue brothers who had jumped to extinguish flames already eating away at their bodies. 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. Over the past 2 years there was extensive restoration of the building completed. Kelch had a reverse mortgage on the property and had filed for bankruptcy. Posted in Uncategorized. 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. He was appointed executor of the will of Patrinka Kelch, owner of the mill. Yocencia Deal And this is our opportunity to make long-lasting strides.. When West Virginia received $1.25 billion in CARES Act money in the spring of 2020, Gov. Morning clouds will give way to sunshine for the afternoon.