That internet access is important everywhere in West Virginia, including in Jefferson County. Joselyn Auxer was born in 1991 and by this time the Auxers had bought a home on New Street in Shepherdstown. 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 taught her how to ride her bike. Then My wife and daughter are wonderful. West Virginia received. The 80s had brought all kinds of change for Jim Auxer. "We want everybody to be safe and healthy," Auxer said. Marellen Aherne Jack & Pat Egle 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. Stephen Pearson 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. Shes also motivated to support local businesses and boost the local economy, while continuing to foster the positive relationship the town shares with the University. Sandy Brown Im very proud of what Joselyn has done. The mill was built by Thomas Shepherd Sr., founder of the town named after him in 1762. Marc & Judith Briod Betty S. Lowe EMAIL US. Jim & Peachy Staley If you are unable to locate needed information, please contact Town Hall at 30-876-2312. Your IP address is listed in our blacklist and blocked from completing this request. 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. Jesse showed Roscoe game film, a dazzled Roscoe reports back to Shepherd and the rest is history. James & Mary Holland Now at Shepherd College football was big, the school could pick and choose. Susan Mayer Posted on April 6, 2020 | All Rights Reserved. All Rights Reserved. Stephen & Rebecca Ayraud Today, however, with a pandemic laying waste to many towns, Shepherdstown is also feeling the pain. And the small Eastern Panhandle town is about to receive a lot more federal relief funds $800,000 through the American Rescue Plan. Well, imagine no more for that mayor actually exists and he's Jim Auxer of Shepherdstown. Mary J.C. Hendrix Daren Wood You will have the option to sign up for paperless billing and autopay by clicking here. Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. 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. James & Jean Scott The library received immediate attention when the damage was discovered. EMAIL US. Gary & Iris Heichel Ford is focused on Shepherdstowns economic viabilityfrom town hall to main street. Al & Sheila Vertino Richard & Joni Lyon 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. John Doyle 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. That kind of collaboration can be seen in Jefferson County. Ann Taylor Ted & Kathy Slinger Rhys & Jennifer Gerholdt Jim Justice took sole control of the funds. Ross Patterson They need to talk and have someone listen. 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. Richard Klein "I am honored and humbled to be the mayor of Shepherdstown," [] Auxer believes this will also help tourism of the city. Jim & Mary Clare Eros The new bills come inserted in an envelope for greater customer privacy, and a return envelope is enclosed for your convenience. 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. There was a time when Jim owned a horse stable and showed jumpers: Bernie and Airport. Dick & Judy Pharr If only these old homes could talk.. Joseph Krinock William Conner First elected in 2008, Jim's leadership has since worked to maintain the town's status as a crown jewel of West Virginia. Kelch died in August 2015. Yesterday afternoon the building was assessed. 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. Its the only way to learn and rectify situations. And Yes it looks like theres going to be a Shepherd parking garage.. Eighteen years later, the Auxer home, now with kittens Chief and Teke, is still that wonderful place on New Street. Information regarding the COVID-19 can also be found on the Town's website and Facebook page. Sharon Henderson 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. Auxer, 75, can be found in his Town Hall office, literally seven . Chazz & Donna Printz Hali Taylor Cheryl Gregory 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. 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. Linda Kelso Marie Tyler-McGraw While incumbent mayor Jim Auxer retained his officealong with town recorder, Lori Robertsontown council members Cheryl Roberts and Jim Ford won reelection, and were joined by newcomers Jenny Haynes, Marty Amerikaner, and Chris Stroech. Mayor Jim Auxer. Tabitha Johnston SHEPHERDSTOWN The town of Shepherdstown received an unexpected Christmas gift last month, from Bethesda, Md.-based organization Alley Cat Allies. Not to be discouraged, and There was still a lot of work to do Jim ran again, and in 2007 he won again. Jefferson County Historical Society Mayor Jim Auxer, left, stands in front of the trunk full of cat food with Mountain Cats TNR Founder Tina Creller on Dec. 30. SHPO (State Historic Preservation Office) was contacted as the Market House is on the historic register so the damage can be documented. 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. Jim & Betsy Butzner Greene Both water and power were disconnected and the area surrounding the building was cordoned off for safety. In 2000 Jim Auxer decided to run for mayor of Shepherdstown. To this day a family trip to Dewey Beach is summer tradition. Hes also been a member of the Water Board since 2012. Lori Simmons 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. David & Margaret Coe Frank & Wilma Coe 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. Unlike in the last Municipal Election, Mayor Jim Auxer is running unopposed for reelection. James Maddy Wells Fargo Bank is the largest creditor at $900,000, Jefferson County Sheriff Peter Dougherty said. The Shepherdstown community often comes together for the common good. Wanda Perry We still think thats not the best use of the funds and are really disappointed that they didnt get out the door at the height of the pandemic to address the needs of families and businesses and workers who are really impacted by Covid-19, Allen said. West Virginia received $1.25 billion from the CARES Act in April 2020 and set aside $265 million of that for local governments. Judith Miller Jones Austin & Carmen Slater Rick & Shannon Taylor . Lou Cox 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 Andreas Pfann Sign up to receive updates on Shepherdstown events and more. There is significant damage to the right rear corner and right rear side of the building. James Broomall & Tish Wiggs They became involved, enjoyed my friends and my friends families. Elinor Ross 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. Alan & Jane Levitan, Al & Sara Lueck Hes a strong believer in active community contribution, and is heavily involved in Shepherd Universitys popular Lifelong Learning program as well as SAIL (Shepherdstown Area Independent Living), the Shepherdstown Film Society, SPEAK Story Series, and the Shenandoah Community Health Clinic. She is a Witness Ministry leader at Asbury United Methodist Church, an Active Life Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., is the newly-elected president of the Shepherdstown Lions Club, sits on the board of the Shepherd University Athletic Club, and is a Life Member of the NAACP. 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). 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. All rights reserved. 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. 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. The Mayor arrives at Town Hall at 6:30 a.m. on weekday mornings. The lad loved football but he also loved history, and Shepherdstown was a great recruiting tool. Arthur James Jim Auxer III Public infrastructure: we all know living here in West Virginia that that is something that has been significantly underfunded for a number of years. 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. Jack Young, Keith Alexander The U.S. Congress passed the American Rescue Plan in March. Were being asked to promote inclusive economic development in regions of the state in the planning process, so that historically underrepresented communities are part of and are given a real voice in how these funds are used, Urling said. Shepherdstown, WV 25443 For them, and for communities around West Virginia, it represents a huge opportunity. His first job out was at Sully Elementary in Sterling, Va., teaching 4th grade. The back of the Market House appears to have endured the most serious damage. Impressed with the community from the start, the couple established friendships and became involved early on. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. Edwinna Bernat In 1969 he graduated with a BA in History and Elementary Education (with an emphasis on Physical Education). ), 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. And as one of the Panhandle's greenest, most outdoor-friendly locations, he feels it's everyone's responsibility to help keep Shepherdstown clean. 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. To prevent the spread of COVID-19, Shepherdstown has closed its parks to all high congestion traffic and use areas such as playgrounds, basketball courts and pavilions. "NO, I didn't expect to win," he laughed. And because shes a JHS champion swimmer (She holds records for the butterfly and had the best time in the area last year. There was a riot in 1989 though that he wouldnt discuss. Winds light and variable. Ralph & Marsha Scorza Dave & Jean Anne Pugh Greentree Realty Mayor Jim Auxer, Corp. 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. M.S. NO, I didnt expect to win, he laughed. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." 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. Jim finds it difficult to even think about her leaving and said wistfully as most parents do at this time. Thanks for your patience and understanding. 304.876.0910 Canvassing of the ballots cast, including provisional ballots, is scheduled for Monday. If you have any questions after reviewing your bill, please do not hesitate to call the Shepherdstown Water Business Office at 304-876-2574. Gloria Thatcher "Shepherdstown is a great place," said Auxer, who lauded the community's spirit and residents' care for one another. The force pushed out the wall on the right side of the building. My parents saw all our games. Bill Drennen Karen Kiaer I provide counseling, solve problems and help the jail run better. Richard Irwin Shepherdstown isnt alone in trying to determine how to spend such a significant amount of funds. Allen E. Meske & T. Nicole Saunders-Meske Pam Miller Nick Blanton The area around the library is taped off including the streets on both sides of the library. Kathy Upton John & Helen Burns Proving once again the apple doesnt fall very far from the tree. My father loved watching me play ball. Today, Jim gives Shepherd College credit for helping him build the foundation for his life. Jim realized that Shepherdstown would feed his love of history. First elected in 2008, Jims leadership has since worked to maintain the towns status as a crown jewel of West Virginia. Posted in Uncategorized. Wayne & Teresa McLaughlin Shepherd wanted Jim Auxer. Grove & Dallolio Architects Dana Fogle 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. Jerry & Susan Bucey The repairs were approved within hours. Susan Kemnitzer 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. Marty Amerikaner and his wife landed in Shepherdstown five years ago. Kathy Sholl My parents enjoyed my college education almost as much as I did. The damage to the rear wall extends to the roofline. Incumbent councilwoman Deb Tucker received 96 votes and challenger Corinne Airgood received 102 votes, according to unofficial results. He supports town events, school events, and goes to ALL Rams football games. 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. Thank you for your cooperation. 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? The library received immediate attention when the damage was discovered. Kelch had a reverse mortgage on the property and had filed for bankruptcy. David & Rosalind Black Auxer said he is proud the town is the first to make the change and that he wants the town to be a trendsetter. Downtown Shepherdstown. As for the upcoming election, Jim Auxer is the right man for any time. 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. Dear Valued Corporation of Shepherdstown Customer: Beginning November 1, you will notice multiple changes with your new monthly utility bill. John & Mary Kavaliunas Betsy Coffey The new format also includes a graph showing water usage so that you will be able to monitor your water consumption. Though Jim has had little time to ride lately, Bernie at 28 is still around, just not in the New Street house. Matthew & Claudia Dressler Shepherdstown Town Recorder Lori Robertson called the old mill the most important building in town.. Now the top of the list is broadband and then water and sewer.. Robertson was uncontested in the race, winning with 236 votes. Jim usually works on holidays and today is no exception. Now we must separate for the common good. The Museum will be closed for the winter and reopen in the spring. FREE admission to Historic Shepherdstown members, children, students and military. Shepherdstown is lucky to have him. He also volunteered at Catholic Social Services and provided counseling for unwed mothers. Over the past 2 years there was extensive restoration of the building completed. James & Lou Ann Stovall Blake Swihart & Laura Krinock 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. William Bromley Payment options include cash, check, credit card (processing fees apply), and e-check (processing fees apply). Bryan & Judith Robertson Linda Hope 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.
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