Auxer said it helped cover Covid-19-related expenses like personal protective equipment, cleaning materials and employee overtime hours. Officials across the state are working to figure out spending priorities as American Rescue Plan money pours into the state. Allen Spiker, trustee for Seneca Trustees of Norfolk, Va., the agency handling the auction, asked for more bids after Spaur offered $365,000. Andreas Pfann The repairs were approved within hours. John & Mary Kavaliunas 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. Barbara Myers Dennis Barron Morning clouds will give way to sunshine for the afternoon. Kathy Upton Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Erwin & Carol Asam Judith Ford Dear Valued Corporation of Shepherdstown Customer: Beginning November 1, you will notice multiple changes with your new monthly utility bill. John & Margaret Demer Jefferson County Commission President Steve Stolipher says the area draws city residents who are wanting a more rural lifestyle. Jim & Mary Clare Eros The area around the library is taped off including the streets on both sides of the library. Auxer was recognized as a hero for his selflessness and would go on to receive many decorations for meritorious service during World War II. Martin & Marlyn Keesecker Shepherdstown is lucky to have him. 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. Unlike in the last Municipal Election, Mayor Jim Auxer is running unopposed for reelection. Posted in Uncategorized. Regent Nicewarner said, "November is Native American Heritage Month. 304.876.0910 The new bills come inserted in an envelope for greater customer privacy, and a return envelope is enclosed for your convenience. Karen Kiaer Larry Dean & Mina Goodrich Suggested donation: $4.00 per person. . He pledged Tau Kappa Epsilon, managed Sara Cree, made lifelong friends and got good grades. . Copyright Shepherdstown Chronicle | https://www.shepherdstownchronicle.com | 123C S. Duke Street, Shepherdstown, WV 25443 | 304-876-3380. High 49F. Incumbent councilwoman Deb Tucker received 96 votes and challenger Corinne Airgood received 102 votes, according to unofficial results. Thank you for your cooperation. The economic stimulus bill included not only money for local governments but also billions of dollars in direct relief for West Virginia. That kind of collaboration can be seen in Jefferson County. Changes for the better. 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. Today the outside wall was shored up for added stability. Now we must separate for the common good. To this day, no one is more proud of this marine than is the Mayor of Shepherdstown Arthur James Auxer III. Ann Christy Gaylen & Karen Johnson Payment options include cash, check, credit card (processing fees apply), and e-check (processing fees apply). 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. Marie Tyler-McGraw The Farmers Market location is being evaluated. Dianne Roman Moreover, because of COVID-19, many voters utilized absentee and early-voter ballots. Cheryl Gregory 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 received around $250,000 in CARES Act funds, according to the state auditors office. Well, imagine no more for that mayor actually exists and he's Jim Auxer of Shepherdstown. Ben Miller Susan Mayer Yocencia Deal Auxer said Shepherdstown officials are talking with the county and neighboring municipalities about ways to use the funds for broadband projects. For example, Pennsylvanias legislature passed a bill allocating more than $2.6 billion of CARES Act funds. Mike Austin Dougherty said earlier there are several other claimants to Kelchs will. Brown, John & Terri Griffith Lou Cox Photo by Michael Theis/Chronicle. Over the past 2 years there was extensive restoration of the building completed. Rie Wilson Information regarding the COVID-19 can also be found on the Town's website and Facebook page. Call 304-876-0910 on Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday to inquire. Imagine that same mayor regularly picking up trash in town. Special tours are possible if a volunteer docent is available. My parents saw all our games. You have permission to edit this article. Spiker announced the first bid of $277,000, plus one dollar.. Mayor Jim Auxer, Corp. of Shepherdstown Stephen & Rebecca Ayraud Thomas Banks Dennis Barron John Bresland & Beth Batdorf M.S. Corporation of Shepherdstown. Posted in Uncategorized. Paul & Lisa Welch D Day in the Pacific sites acts of bravery so profound its hard to believe theyre non-fiction. Although the U.S. Treasury has released interim guidance on how to use the funds, the rules havent been finalized yet. 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. EMAIL US. Bedinger 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. My parents enjoyed my college education almost as much as I did. Joseph Krinock Dale Walter Jim Justice took sole control of the funds. Today, however, with a pandemic laying waste to many towns, Shepherdstown is also feeling the pain. Chris Stroech grew up in Shepherdstown and attended local schools before graduating with a law degree from West Virginia University. Jack Kendall & James Puglisi Local governments in West Virginia are receiving a collective $679 million in American Rescue Plan money. Betsy Coffey Jerry Bock & Bruce Massey They mow the lawn and shovel the snow, because. SHPO (State Historic Preservation Office) was contacted as the Market House is on the historic register so the damage can be documented. Grove & Dallolio Architects 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. 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. 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. Sue Kennedy is a former public relations executive and Emmy Award winning screenplay writer. If you are unable to locate needed information, please contact Town Hall at 30-876-2312. He soon headed up the mental health unit. Now the top of the list is broadband and then water and sewer.. The fair Joselyn is in Jefferson High School Class of 2010. 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. Thomas Banks In Mayor Jim Auxer, Shepherdstown has such a leader. The mill has been standing at what today is 207 E. High St. since it was built in 1738 or 1739. Now, more then ever before, every town across America needs and deserves a leader who puts the welfare, safety and best interests of its people above all else. 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. "Infrastructure is my thing." In 2000 Jim Auxer decided to run for mayor of Shepherdstown. Judith Yost. 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. 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. 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. Marellen Aherne Hes back in the office from 9:30 to noon taking care of business and then he goes to work at Eastern Regional. Sue Collins She considers it an honor and a responsibility to keep Shepherdstown a safe, lively, community-driven place for all. 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. The Shepherdstown community often comes together for the common good. The 80s had brought all kinds of change for Jim Auxer. James & Lou Ann Stovall The U.S. Congress passed the American Rescue Plan in March. It was recommended the library's rear and right walls should be shored up on the first and second floors inside of the library. Ross Patterson "We want everybody to be safe and healthy," Auxer said. I provide counseling, solve problems and help the jail run better. 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. Ronald Kepple 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. There was a time when Jim owned a horse stable and showed jumpers: Bernie and Airport. "NO, I didn't expect to win," he laughed. Jim realized that Shepherdstown would feed his love of history. And as one of the Panhandle's greenest, most outdoor-friendly locations, he feels it's everyone's responsibility to help keep Shepherdstown clean. Shepherdstown celebrated with the lighting of the town tree on the lawn of McMurran Hall on Friday evening. Roger & Anne Munro 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". Jack Young, Keith Alexander West Virginia received $1.25 billion from the CARES Act in April 2020 and set aside $265 million of that for local governments. Linda Hope The sidewalk that runs along the Sweet Shop will be open to pedestrians beginning Friday, July 9th. Colin & Sonia Heijne His first job out was at Sully Elementary in Sterling, Va., teaching 4th grade. Both water and power were disconnected and the area surrounding the building was cordoned off for safety. Peter & Lois Spreen Stephanie Unger The Mayor arrives at Town Hall at 6:30 a.m. on weekday mornings. Frank & Wilma Coe Jeffrey Shepherd 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. Chess & Lynn Yellott 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. Ann Saalbach -Martin Luther King, Jr. Corporation of Shepherdstown. 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. Charles Brown And this is our opportunity to make long-lasting strides.. Jim Auxer was the first in his family to go to college. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Alan & Jane Levitan, Al & Sara Lueck Town Run, the stream that runs through downtown Shepherdstown, powered the mill. EMAIL US. Jesse showed Roscoe game film, a dazzled Roscoe reports back to Shepherd and the rest is history. Samuel Billmyer Critics questioned his spending priorities as hundreds of millions of CARES Act dollars went untouched. He just tells it like it was. Shepherdstown, WV 25443 Eleanor Finn M.S. In numerous other states, the governor didnt have sole authority over the CARES Act spending, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. Jim Auxer is an interesting guy. Downtown Shepherdstown. I think Dawn was hoping I offer to do the work for her, Jim laughed. Kelch had a reverse mortgage on the property and had filed for bankruptcy. Yesterday afternoon the building was assessed. 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. Terry & Diane Fulton Chazz & Donna Printz Al & Sheila Vertino 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. Susan Mitchell Ann Taylor Allen E. Meske & T. Nicole Saunders-Meske Nick Blanton Donald & Dorrene Hale Used to be, in order to build a community, you have to have water and sewer. Dana Entler Included in that money is more than $2 billion for stimulus checks, $138 million in broadband funding and $2 million for internet hotspots. We will provide updates as information is received. This area will remain closed until repairs are completed. Auxer plunged into the Pacific again and again to rescue brothers who had jumped to extinguish flames already eating away at their bodies. William Bromley One fine day, Dawn Fye, an eye-catching resident in the Harrisburg neighborhood was out renovating her home. Shepherdstown Town Recorder Lori Robertson called the old mill the most important building in town.. Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. John & Helen Burns You have to be in hibernation not to notice the changes that have taken place since Jim came to office two years ago. Wanda Perry He was appointed executor of the will of Patrinka Kelch, owner of the mill. Marie Anderson Judith Miller Jones Rhys & Jennifer Gerholdt Mayor Jim Auxer, left, stands in front of the trunk full of cat food with Mountain Cats TNR Founder Tina Creller on Dec. 30. Mark Outhier SHEPHERDSTOWN - Imagine calling the mayor of your town and asking him or her to remove a bird trapped in your rain spout. Jim finds it difficult to even think about her leaving and said wistfully as most parents do at this time. Today, however, with a pandemic laying waste to many towns, Shepherdstown is also feeling the pain. 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. The new format also includes a graph showing water usage so that you will be able to monitor your water consumption. Robert Fairbaugh Elinor Ross Beverly Belchik Susan Smith Martin Burke & Barbara Spicher Shepherdstown will hold its meetings online via Zoom. Winds light and variable. 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. 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. Im very proud of Joselyn and Im very proud of her mother. Thanks for your patience and understanding. But theres a lot of pressure for local governments to get it right. The Museum will be closed for the winter and reopen in the spring. Utilizing a professional background in psychology, Amerikaner looks forward to attending meetings and working together with his colleagues and townspeople on issues that affect everyone, and sees his new position as an opportunity to spotlight public acknowledgement of systemic disparities and the need for sustained evidence-based attempts to address them at the local, as well as national levels. Tripp Spaur, a partner in Jefferson Rentals in Kearneysville, W.Va. said he was undecided about his plans for the historic landmark. West Virginia received. Piercy and Blosser said local governments arent in a rush to spend the money. My father loved watching me play ball. Today, Jim gives Shepherd College credit for helping him build the foundation for his life. Upon approval of repairs from the insurance company, a firm was contacted to evaluate the damage and provide a plan for the repairs. Fran Brolle He said people living in some of the rural parts of the area struggle with getting fast internet speeds. Please enjoy the other open spaces in the parks with enacted and recommended guidelines. Auxer, 75, can be found in his Town Hall office, literally seven . 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. Linda Kelso Sara Smith Dick & Judy Pharr Tom Mayes & Rod Glover 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. When none was offered, he declared Spaur the owner. Bill Drennen Kelch died in August 2015. All rights reserved. He also led the effort to amend the town ordinances to prohibit discrimination based upon sexual orientation. Incumbent Town Recorder Lori Robertson, who was unopposed in the election, received 236 votes. Richard Irwin They collectively lent her around $267,000 on the promise that she would include them in her will, he said. "I am honored and humbled to be the mayor of Shepherdstown," [] Meredith Wait Gloria Thatcher Copyright 1999 2023 GoDaddy Operating Company, LLC. Betty S. Lowe Low 34F. 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. Thank you for your cooperation as we move forward in this trying time. Proving once again the apple doesnt fall very far from the tree. Greentree Realty It is a time to celebrate the rich histories, diverse . [emailprotected], Marriages and Deaths in the Shepherdstown Register, 1849-1850. Maylene Reisbig 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. We must do our part to help flatten the curve. James Cain & Karen Meyer-Cain 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. 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. Mayor Jim Auxer, 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 Blosser said figuring out how to spend that money has been a collaborative effort. Sandy Brown James Broomall & Tish Wiggs John & Hope Snyder 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. Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph.. Clear. 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. He also volunteered at Catholic Social Services and provided counseling for unwed mothers. The mill was listed for sale in November for $725,000. Public infrastructure: we all know living here in West Virginia that that is something that has been significantly underfunded for a number of years. One night, for no explicable reason a fire broke out onboard and spread wildly and with deadly speed. Marc & Judith Briod Please note, you will need your account number to sign up. 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. Mayor Jim Auxer, Corp. of Shepherdstown To this day a family trip to Dewey Beach is summer tradition. Susan Kemnitzer I taught her how to ride her bike. Then My wife and daughter are wonderful. Dave & Jean Anne Pugh "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Bill Senseney & Angie Sosdian Jerry & Susan Bucey Georgiann Toole Elliot & Nancy Kirschbaum 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.
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