Wells Fargo Bank is the largest creditor at $900,000, Jefferson County Sheriff Peter Dougherty said. To this day a family trip to Dewey Beach is summer tradition. There is significant damage to the right rear corner and right rear side of the building. Mayor Jim Auxer, Corp. of Shepherdstown Stephen & Rebecca Ayraud Thomas Banks Dennis Barron John Bresland & Beth Batdorf M.S. Donald & Dorrene Hale Suggested donation: $4.00 per person. Auxer began topping Spaurs bids by $1 at a time until Spaur began jumping $200, $330 and $500 at a time. Mark Outhier James Cain & Karen Meyer-Cain Grove & Dallolio Architects Jesse showed Roscoe game film, a dazzled Roscoe reports back to Shepherd and the rest is history. Eventually he had responsibility for 250 inmates and 70 officers at Camp Hill. 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. One night, for no explicable reason a fire broke out onboard and spread wildly and with deadly speed. Meeting information regarding scheduling will be provided on the Town's website and Facebook page. Now we must separate for the common good. And because shes a JHS champion swimmer (She holds records for the butterfly and had the best time in the area last year. He was appointed executor of the will of Patrinka Kelch, owner of the mill. 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. 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. Dear Valued Corporation of Shepherdstown Customer: Beginning November 1, you will notice multiple changes with your new monthly utility bill. Theyve messed up their lives and theyre locked-up. Dr. Raleigh Watson, Jr. If you are unable to locate needed information, please contact Town Hall at 30-876-2312. 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. 0:04 0:56 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. 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. I provide counseling, solve problems and help the jail run better. Cheryl Gregory Shepherdstown, WV 25443 The Shepherdstown community often comes together for the common good. Rick & Shannon Taylor James Stuart Osbourn, Frances Bernstein Erwin & Carol Asam Town Run, the stream that runs through downtown Shepherdstown, powered the mill. Jefferson County Commission President Steve Stolipher says the area draws city residents who are wanting a more rural lifestyle. The lad loved football but he also loved history, and Shepherdstown was a great recruiting tool. Jim Auxer grew up in Harrisburg, Pa. Kathy Sholl Mary J.C. Hendrix Mayor Jim Auxer, left, stands in front of the trunk full of cat food with Mountain Cats TNR Founder Tina Creller on Dec. 30. Fran Brolle Raised in Shepherdstown, Cheryl Roberts graduated from Shepherd (College) and has worked at the Department of Veterans Affairs for 36 years. The town councils plan for the mill was to turn it into a facility to promote arts, culture and general community use. Dale Walter William Bromley When none was offered, he declared Spaur the owner. If only these old homes could talk.. 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. Allen E. Meske & T. Nicole Saunders-Meske Martha Anne McIntosh Jill Craig 2023 www.heraldmailmedia.com. Shepherdstown received around $250,000 in CARES Act funds, according to the state auditors office. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Now the top of the list is broadband and then water and sewer.. Posted on November 1, 2021 | Auxer said it helped cover Covid-19-related expenses like personal protective equipment, cleaning materials and employee overtime hours. 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. Terry & Diane Fulton Jim & Mary Clare Eros That internet access is important everywhere in West Virginia, including in Jefferson County. Changes for the better. 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. Tom Mayes & Rod Glover Mayor Jim Auxer, Corp. of Shepherdstown The U.S. Congress passed the American Rescue Plan in March. Edwinna Bernat Elisabeth Staro John & Mary Kavaliunas Your IP address is listed in our blacklist and blocked from completing this request. Bedinger Alan & Jane Levitan, Al & Sara Lueck Andreas Pfann Sharon Henderson There was a riot in 1989 though that he wouldnt discuss. David & Rosalind Black At first glance hes a bear of a man, serious and a little gruff. I do what I can.. Dana Fogle Rie Wilson "We'll get through it.". 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). 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. Im very proud of Joselyn and Im very proud of her mother. Jim Auxer: The right man for the job - Shepherdstown Chronicle Auxer plunged into the Pacific again and again to rescue brothers who had jumped to extinguish flames already eating away at their bodies. We, and our neighbors, have been witness to an amazing spring ritual in recent years. "We want everybody to be safe and healthy," Auxer said. She said a plan needs to be developed that reduces disparities and targets those most in need. M.S. Jim Auxer was the first in his family to go to college. Officials across the state are working to figure out spending priorities as American Rescue Plan money pours into the state. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. Judith Ford Mike Austin Wayne Goodrich & Donna Bertazzoni Elliot & Nancy Kirschbaum Shepherdstown celebrated with the lighting of the town tree on the lawn of McMurran Hall on Friday evening. Judith Miller Jones Today, however, with a pandemic laying waste to many towns, Shepherdstown is also feeling the pain. In 2000 Jim Auxer decided to run for mayor of Shepherdstown. Shepherdstown Town Recorder Lori Robertson called the old mill the most important building in town.. 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. You will have the option to sign up for paperless billing and autopay by clicking here. Myriad options with fed relief | State & Region | register-herald.com Shepherdstowns 2020 municipal election wrapped up on July 21paving the way for three new town council members. "I am honored and humbled to be the mayor of Shepherdstown," [] Kelch died in August 2015. In numerous other states, the governor didnt have sole authority over the CARES Act spending, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. Peter & Victoria Smith, Marianne Alexander Dennis Barron Kelch had a reverse mortgage on the property and had filed for bankruptcy. All Rights Reserved. High 49F. Not to be discouraged, and There was still a lot of work to do Jim ran again, and in 2007 he won again. Johnna Armstrong 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. Sign up to receive updates on Shepherdstown events and more. Its the only way to learn and rectify situations. And Yes it looks like theres going to be a Shepherd parking garage.. The damage to the rear wall extends to the roofline. The library received immediate attention when the damage was discovered. My parents saw all our games. Matthew & Claudia Dressler For example, Pennsylvanias legislature passed a bill allocating more than $2.6 billion of CARES Act funds. Journal photo by Toni Milbourne Scott Genovese Dave & Jean Anne Pugh Jim does not minimize this experience, nor does he exaggerate. Itll build your community, Stolipher said. More than $589 million was unspent as of Monday, according to the state auditors office. FREE admission to Historic Shepherdstown members, children, students and military. 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. Martin Burke & Barbara Spicher Payment options include cash, check, credit card (processing fees apply), and e-check (processing fees apply). Robertson was uncontested in the race, winning with 236 votes. He supports town events, school events, and goes to ALL Rams football games. I think Dawn was hoping I offer to do the work for her, Jim laughed. Shepherdstown isnt alone in trying to determine how to spend such a significant amount of funds. Information regarding the COVID-19 can also be found on the Town's website and Facebook page. Jim finds it difficult to even think about her leaving and said wistfully as most parents do at this time. As for the upcoming election, Jim Auxer is the right man for any time. Public infrastructure: we all know living here in West Virginia that that is something that has been significantly underfunded for a number of years. Marie Tyler-McGraw Jane McSwain Hes back in the office from 9:30 to noon taking care of business and then he goes to work at Eastern Regional. Jim played for the Rams for four years, lettering four times and was chosen all-conference two years running. "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. 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. Used to be, in order to build a community, you have to have water and sewer. Downtown Shepherdstown. You have permission to edit this article. Jim Auxer is an interesting guy. Auxer believes this will also help tourism of the city. NO, I didnt expect to win, he laughed. This was completed Monday evening and the building was then secured. Richard & Joni Lyon What they decide could have big implications for West Virginia and its future. 2020 Election Produces Both New and Familiar Faces - Shepherdstown All Rights Reserved. Peter & Lois Spreen Lou Cox Susan Mayer We must do our part to help flatten the curve. Im very proud of what Joselyn has done. The three-story mill, including its millworks and steel-overshot waterwheel, is limited to single-family residential use, according to Shepherdstown zoning regulations. Jeffrey Shepherd 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. They collectively lent her around $267,000 on the promise that she would include them in her will, he said. 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. 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. They mow the lawn and shovel the snow, because. 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. If you are unable to locate needed information, please contact Town Hall at 30-876-2312. In 1969 he graduated with a BA in History and Elementary Education (with an emphasis on Physical Education). Posted on July 7, 2021 | Special tours are possible if a volunteer docent is available. 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. Auxer, 73, received 224 votes and Cotgreave received 40 votes, according to unofficial results that were posted online early Wednesday. 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. Regent Nicewarner said, "November is Native American Heritage Month. Denver & Wendy Beckner Charles Brown 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. Hes also been a member of the Water Board since 2012. 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. Jim starred on the football field at Central Dolphin. First elected in 2008, Jim's leadership has since worked to maintain the town's status as a crown jewel of West Virginia. Jim usually works on holidays and today is no exception. John & Hope Snyder 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. Copyright Shepherdstown Chronicle | https://www.shepherdstownchronicle.com | 123C S. Duke Street, Shepherdstown, WV 25443 | 304-876-3380. 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. 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. James & Lou Ann Stovall My parents were always supportive of my brother and me. When West Virginia received $1.25 billion in CARES Act money in the spring of 2020, Gov. Ralph & Marsha Scorza The mill was listed for sale in November for $725,000. Joseph Krinock Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph.. Clear. Frank & Wilma Coe Thank you for your cooperation. 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. 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. He also led the effort to amend the town ordinances to prohibit discrimination based upon sexual orientation. Photo by Michael Theis/Chronicle. Tabitha Johnston SHEPHERDSTOWN The town of Shepherdstown received an unexpected Christmas gift last month, from Bethesda, Md.-based organization Alley Cat Allies. Unlike in the last Municipal Election, Mayor Jim Auxer is running unopposed for reelection. John Bresland & Beth Batdorf Daren Wood Maylene Reisbig New Utility Billing Format - Message From Mayor Jim Auxer 1:07 SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. Shepherdstown Mayor Jim Auxer's fight to turn the 279-year-old Thomas Shepherd's grist mill into the premier symbol of the town's history fell apart Tuesday.. Incumbent councilwoman Deb Tucker received 96 votes and challenger Corinne Airgood received 102 votes, according to unofficial results. Kathy Upton That kind of collaboration can be seen in Jefferson County.