The fair Joselyn is in Jefferson High School Class of 2010. Today, however, with a pandemic laying waste to many towns, Shepherdstown is also feeling the pain. Stroech has a history of participating on various town committees, and feels it has prepared him to help shape discussions and identify needsoften in order to delegate to proper committees and task forces. Downtown Shepherdstown. My parents enjoyed my college education almost as much as I did. Greentree Realty 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. Tabitha Johnston SHEPHERDSTOWN The town of Shepherdstown received an unexpected Christmas gift last month, from Bethesda, Md.-based organization Alley Cat Allies. 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. Colin & Sonia Heijne Linda Kelso Richard Klein Donald & Dorrene Hale The cost of college was beyond the reach of many, unless they came looking for you. Jesse showed Roscoe game film, a dazzled Roscoe reports back to Shepherd and the rest is history. Bill Senseney & Angie Sosdian 129 E. German St. John Allen, Jr. Daren Wood 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. Jack Young, Keith Alexander Linda Hope Wayne & Teresa McLaughlin 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. Ann Taylor My parents saw all our games. Judith Yost. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. Andy & Sondra Hosey, Arch & Connie Hoxton Marc & Judith Briod "Infrastructure is my thing." The back of the Market House appears to have endured the most serious damage. 129 E. German Street(corner of German and Princess Streets)Shepherdstown, WV, P.O. If you have any questions after reviewing your bill, please do not hesitate to call the Shepherdstown Water Business Office at 304-876-2574. No one thought I was going to win. Well he did win and began immediately working on Shepherdstown infrastructure. John & Margaret Demer We, and our neighbors, have been witness to an amazing spring ritual in recent years. Pam Miller She considers it an honor and a responsibility to keep Shepherdstown a safe, lively, community-driven place for all. Ben Miller FREE admission to Historic Shepherdstown members, children, students and military. The lad loved football but he also loved history, and Shepherdstown was a great recruiting tool. Roy Winkel, Jennifer Allen One night, for no explicable reason a fire broke out onboard and spread wildly and with deadly speed. He supports town events, school events, and goes to ALL Rams football games. 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. My parents were always supportive of my brother and me. Over the past 2 years there was extensive restoration of the building completed. Jim Justice took sole control of the funds. Now at Shepherd College football was big, the school could pick and choose. In 2000 Jim Auxer decided to run for mayor of Shepherdstown. Dick & Judy Pharr Sandy Brown Thomas Banks Now we must separate for the common good. If only these old homes could talk.. Posted on April 6, 2020 | In Mayor Jim Auxer, Shepherdstown has such a leader. Hes the recipient of awards and honors such as 2009 SU Alumni of the Year and takes it all in with humility. Unlike in the last Municipal Election, Mayor Jim Auxer is running unopposed for reelection. Karen Kiaer 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. 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. The insurance company was contacted and provided with reports and photographs of the damage. Bill Drennen It is a time to celebrate the rich histories, diverse . EMAIL US. Auxer, 73, received 224 votes and Cotgreave received 40 votes, according to unofficial results that were posted online early Wednesday. Martin Burke & Barbara Spicher Mayor Jim Auxer, Corp. of Shepherdstown The 80s had brought all kinds of change for Jim Auxer. Elisabeth Staro 2021 Members - Historic Shepherdstown Our Members as of December 31, 2021 Preservation $1,000 & Up John Allen, Jr. Frank C. "Joe" Khare, Jr. & Cheryl A. Grove & Dallolio Architects They dont have to spend all the money right now, Piercy said. Robertson was uncontested in the race, winning with 236 votes. One fine day, Dawn Fye, an eye-catching resident in the Harrisburg neighborhood was out renovating her home. And loving it. James Cain & Karen Meyer-Cain Richard & Barbara Nickell Maylene Reisbig 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. 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. Jerry & Susan Bucey In addition to the information on your new billing statement, I encourage you to review the back of your bill for additional billing information. 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. Im very proud of what Joselyn has done. "I am honored and humbled to be the mayor of Shepherdstown," [] 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. Spiker announced the first bid of $277,000, plus one dollar.. Paul & Lisa Welch Upon approval of repairs from the insurance company, a firm was contacted to evaluate the damage and provide a plan for the repairs. Morning clouds will give way to sunshine for the afternoon. And this is our opportunity to make long-lasting strides.. Shepherdstown celebrated with the lighting of the town tree on the lawn of McMurran Hall on Friday evening. Rie Wilson Terry & Diane Fulton 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). Judith Miller Jones James Stuart Osbourn, Frances Bernstein Jerry Bock & Bruce Massey 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. "Shepherdstown is a great place," said Auxer, who lauded the community's spirit and residents' care for one another. The mill was built by Thomas Shepherd Sr., founder of the town named after him in 1762. David & Margaret Coe West Virginia received $1.25 billion from the CARES Act in April 2020 and set aside $265 million of that for local governments. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Piercy and Blosser said local governments arent in a rush to spend the money. 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. 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. It was the 1960s and college wasnt something that was a given for a lot of high school grads. Susan Mayer They need to talk and have someone listen. 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. Meg Spurlin Imagine that same mayor regularly picking up trash in town. Robert Fairbaugh Charles Brown Georgiann Toole Ronald Kepple 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. Dave & Jean Anne Pugh Arthur James Jim Auxer III He pledged Tau Kappa Epsilon, managed Sara Cree, made lifelong friends and got good grades. Jack & Pat Egle 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. Richard & Joni Lyon 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. "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. At first glance hes a bear of a man, serious and a little gruff. Dr. Raleigh Watson, Jr. 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. Mayor Jim Auxer "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Theyve messed up their lives and theyre locked-up. Special tours are possible if a volunteer docent is available. 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. Dennis Barron 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. Peter & Lois Spreen If you are unable to locate needed information, please contact Town Hall at 30-876-2312. Henry Willard Not to be discouraged, and There was still a lot of work to do Jim ran again, and in 2007 he won again. 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. 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. Today the outside wall was shored up for added stability. Edwinna Bernat 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. "We'll get through it.". 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. Scott Genovese Jim & Betsy Butzner Greene Eighteen years later, the Auxer home, now with kittens Chief and Teke, is still that wonderful place on New Street. Moreover, because of COVID-19, many voters utilized absentee and early-voter ballots. The Shepherdstown community often comes together for the common good. ), 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. Critics questioned his spending priorities as hundreds of millions of CARES Act dollars went untouched. Used to be, in order to build a community, you have to have water and sewer. He's also been a member of the Water Board since 2012. You will have the option to sign up for paperless billing and autopay by clicking here. Ford is focused on Shepherdstowns economic viabilityfrom town hall to main street. Shepherdstown Mayor Jim Auxer said he is happy people are pleased with the decision and that he supported the change because he believed it would be a positive one.