Incumbent Town Recorder Lori Robertson, who was unopposed in the election, received 236 votes. My parents were always supportive of my brother and me. Richard & Barbara Nickell 2023 www.heraldmailmedia.com. Copyright 1999 2023 GoDaddy Operating Company, LLC. Auxer was recognized as a hero for his selflessness and would go on to receive many decorations for meritorious service during World War II. Edward Trainor Nick Blanton "Shepherdstown is a great place," said Auxer, who lauded the community's spirit and residents' care for one another. The mill has been standing at what today is 207 E. High St. since it was built in 1738 or 1739. ), 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. My parents enjoyed my college education almost as much as I did. SHPO (State Historic Preservation Office) was contacted as the Market House is on the historic register so the damage can be documented. Eighteen years later, the Auxer home, now with kittens Chief and Teke, is still that wonderful place on New Street. In Mayor Jim Auxer, Shepherdstown has such a leader. Determined to show up and do the work, Haynes realizes that the strength of Shepherdstowns future relies on the power of people working together towards the greater good. In 2000 Jim Auxer decided to run for mayor of Shepherdstown. 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. Journal photo by Toni Milbourne Officials across the state are working to figure out spending priorities as American Rescue Plan money pours into the state. Arthur James Jim Auxer III To this day a family trip to Dewey Beach is summer tradition. Mary J.C. Hendrix Robert Fairbaugh The documented incident took place after the Dec. 6 attack. John Bresland & Beth Batdorf At first glance hes a bear of a man, serious and a little gruff. Timony & Susan Sheehan They dont have to spend all the money right now, Piercy said. Critics questioned his spending priorities as hundreds of millions of CARES Act dollars went untouched. The mill was built by Thomas Shepherd Sr., founder of the town named after him in 1762. Stephen Pearson The Welcome Center will open Friday, July 9th. The Mayor arrives at Town Hall at 6:30 a.m. on weekday mornings. Gloria Thatcher Today the outside wall was shored up for added stability. 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. I think Dawn was hoping I offer to do the work for her, Jim laughed. EMAIL US. Linda Kelso Wanda Perry 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. 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. All Rights Reserved. West Virginia received. Jane McSwain Colin & Sonia Heijne 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. Joselyn Auxer was born in 1991 and by this time the Auxers had bought a home on New Street in Shepherdstown. And this is our opportunity to make long-lasting strides.. Kathy Upton 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. Joseph Krinock Al & Sheila Vertino Jim Justice took sole control of the funds. 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. Frederic & Anne DAlauro, Erdem & Joan Ergin If you are unable to locate needed information, please contact Town Hall at 30-876-2312. Jerry & Susan Bucey Thanks for your patience and understanding. Susan Mitchell Lou Cox The new bills come inserted in an envelope for greater customer privacy, and a return envelope is enclosed for your convenience. Michael Hamady If you are unable to locate needed information, please contact Town Hall at 30-876-2312. Martin & Marlyn Keesecker The 80s had brought all kinds of change for Jim Auxer. 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. Jim realized that Shepherdstown would feed his love of history. Andy & Sondra Hosey, Arch & Connie Hoxton Marie Tyler-McGraw James & Mary Holland Now at Shepherd College football was big, the school could pick and choose. Lets kind of take a step back and look at what some of our common goals are.. Today, however, with a pandemic laying waste to many towns, Shepherdstown is also feeling the pain. Alan & Jane Levitan, Al & Sara Lueck 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. James Cain & Karen Meyer-Cain If only these old homes could talk.. Terry & Diane Fulton Dougherty said earlier there are several other claimants to Kelchs will. James & Jean Scott Now the top of the list is broadband and then water and sewer.. The fair Joselyn is in Jefferson High School Class of 2010. I provide counseling, solve problems and help the jail run better. Thats what I do. Jim does not minimize this experience, nor does he exaggerate. 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. Jack Kendall & James Puglisi He didnt say he starred for hes a modest man but he was captain and all-state defense, so starring was a good guess. Call 304-876-0910 on Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday to inquire. James Stuart Osbourn, Frances Bernstein Fran Brolle The repairs were approved within hours. Peter & Lois Spreen Imagine that same mayor regularly picking up trash in town. 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. It is a time to celebrate the rich histories, diverse . Dr. Raleigh Watson, Jr. My friends loved them and still go to see my mom. Jims high school buddies dont just make a pass-by at Ruth Auxers either. Information regarding the COVID-19 can also be found on the Town's website and Facebook page. They became involved, enjoyed my friends and my friends families. Every effort will be made for public access to the meetings. The governors office did not respond to an email asking about what the rest will be used for. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." Bill Drennen The mill was listed for sale in November for $725,000. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. Rie Wilson These folks are coming out from town, the first thing they want to know is whats the internet service, how fast it is, he said. Incumbent council members David Rosen, Mark Everhart and David Springer did not seek reelection. 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. Auxer said Shepherdstown officials are talking with the county and neighboring municipalities about ways to use the funds for broadband projects. Richard Klein 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. When none was offered, he declared Spaur the owner. And because shes a JHS champion swimmer (She holds records for the butterfly and had the best time in the area last year. Jim Auxer grew up in Harrisburg, Pa. "Infrastructure is my thing." Please note, you will need your account number to sign up. All rights reserved. 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. Rick & Shannon Taylor 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? Meeting information regarding scheduling will be provided on the Town's website and Facebook page. Even now, nearly half of the money remains. Charles Brown Marty Amerikaner and his wife landed in Shepherdstown five years ago. They need to talk and have someone listen. Ben Miller EMAIL US. What they decide could have big implications for West Virginia and its future. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. "I am honored and humbled to be the mayor of Shepherdstown," [] He has nothing but praise for Meredith Wait, president of the SBA, and Dr. Suzanne Shipley for willingly and regularly sitting down with him to bring Shepherd University, the business community and the town government all under one tent for the betterment of Shepherdstown. Shepherdstown will hold its meetings online via Zoom. 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. Johnna Armstrong Susan Smith 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 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 gives credit to the Town Council. The three-story mill, including its millworks and steel-overshot waterwheel, is limited to single-family residential use, according to Shepherdstown zoning regulations. Dick & Judy Pharr Jim & Mary Clare Eros Payment options include cash, check, credit card (processing fees apply), and e-check (processing fees apply). In numerous other states, the governor didnt have sole authority over the CARES Act spending, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. He pledged Tau Kappa Epsilon, managed Sara Cree, made lifelong friends and got good grades. He also volunteered at Catholic Social Services and provided counseling for unwed mothers. Tom Mayes & Rod Glover Allen E. Meske & T. Nicole Saunders-Meske Town Run, the stream that runs through downtown Shepherdstown, powered the mill. Auxer, 73, received 224 votes and Cotgreave received 40 votes, according to unofficial results that were posted online early Wednesday. There was a time when Jim owned a horse stable and showed jumpers: Bernie and Airport. -Martin Luther King, Jr. Corporation of Shepherdstown. All rights reserved. Judith Miller Jones We will provide updates as information is received. I taught her how to ride her bike. Then My wife and daughter are wonderful. Richard Irwin Hes the recipient of awards and honors such as 2009 SU Alumni of the Year and takes it all in with humility. Over the past 2 years there was extensive restoration of the building completed. 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.". Gary & Iris Heichel Michael Sullivan & Susan Hirsch You will have the option to sign up for paperless billing and autopay by clicking here. Elliot & Nancy Kirschbaum Well, imagine no more for that mayor actually exists and he's Jim Auxer of Shepherdstown. Stephanie Unger Used to be, in order to build a community, you have to have water and sewer. This was completed Monday evening and the building was then secured. Jim finds it difficult to even think about her leaving and said wistfully as most parents do at this time. Raised in Shepherdstown, Cheryl Roberts graduated from Shepherd (College) and has worked at the Department of Veterans Affairs for 36 years. 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. SHEPHERDSTOWN Shepherdstown Mayor Jim Auxer said he shed a "little tear," when he heard the news that Shepherd University's former president, Suzanne Shipley, created a $50,000 endowment fund in his honor. The insurance company was contacted and provided with reports and photographs of the damage. 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. Now we must separate for the common good. William Conner Itll allow us to move forward more quickly with things we want to do.. Dana Fogle 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.

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