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Harpers Ferry Community Newsletter Harpers Ferry Community Newsletter September 2017 Volume 14 Issue 8 A Note From Mayor Bishop As your recently health care facilities, hiking and biking networks elected mayor, I have from multiple states, hotels, destination travelers had the honor to have who stay here while visiting Bolivar, Charles Town, met with several Ranson, Shepherdstown, Martinsburg, Berkley mayors in the region, Springs, D.C., Baltimore, and beyond. with representatives from the West Virginia We are a destination for national celebrations and Legislature, and with regional representatives and elected officials at events for organizations that choose to use Harpers the federal level. Ferry as a backdrop for their cause. And we like it! The message I take with me is the same to all, (Continue on next page) and is probably the reason that you and I live here: Harpers Ferry is unique and distinctive in IN THIS ISSUE its wild, natural beauty, historic national significance, and its townspeople's respect for Page 1 Mayor’s Message and commitment to preserving that natural beauty and history. Page 2 Thanks, David! Those considerable assets add a great weight of Page 3 Mayor’s meetings, Committees responsibility for all of our elected and Page 4 Communicating with the mayor , council, staff appointed officials in this tiny town that is bigger than it seems. Page 5 Water Works Despite sleepy and Mayberry-like appearances, Page 6 The Women’s Club to the contrary, we, as elected and appointed Page 7 Bike Your Park Day officials, are presiding over a town of as many Page 8 African American History Hike, Schedule as one million people. Appearances are deceiving. We are tasked with providing clean Page 8 150th Anniversary of Storer College schedule water, sewer services, police protection, Page 9 Anniversary of Storer College schedule (cont.) adequate parking, fire department, ambulance, Page 10-11 Anniversary of Storer College schedule (cont.) and first responders’ services, and a friendly welcome, to visitors from around the world, our Page 12 Art in the Park and WC Flea Market nation, Harpers Ferry National Historic Park, Page 13 Tourism facts, fun pics C & O Canal Historical Park, Appalachian Trail Page 14-15 Labor Day “Rosie Event” hikers, and administrative offices, dozens of Page 16-17 “Blast from the Past” businesses inside and outside the Corporation, (Note from Mayor continued) And yes, all of this while maintaining the feel of a 19th century village! I thank all of you who are serving the Town in any capacity - whether newly appointed, or having been a long time at the task, a paid position, or one of our many noble volunteers. And I ask all of our citizens to pay attention to the issues and to remind those that you elected into office, to put all of their energies into supporting our challenges and solving our dilemmas. Little Harpers Ferry has big challenges, but we all know the place is worth getting right. As I said last month and truly believe, we are all so lucky to live here. Let us move forward as a united front to honorably handle the tasks before us, and to have fun doing it! And one last note: Fall is Here! See you on the trails! The magnificent view from Maryland Heights. Wayne David Cummings - Paving the way A big thank you to David Cummings for developing a detailed list of pot holes and road repairs that had to be patched. David met with the town staff, arranged meetings with contractors, and executed the pavement work while interfacing with the pavement improvements in the neighboring town of Bolivar resulting in the best value/cost for our town. Thanks David! Photos by David Cummings The Mayor’s Meetings Around the County Mayors Meet in Ranson On September 13, 2017 Mayor Wayne Bishop met with Bolivar Mayor, Helen Dettmer, and Ranson Mayor, Keith D. Pierson. The purpose of the meeting was to welcome a new regional coordinator, Michael Garcia, from Senator Manchin’s office and to say farewell to Mary Joe Brown who is retiring this year from Senator Manchin’s staff. The mayors agreed to meet every other month to share information and support each other with the challenges our towns constantly face. Mayor Meeting with Jefferson County CVB Mayor Bishop and Karan Townsend attended the meeting of the Jefferson County Convention and Visitors Bureau on August 16. Annette Gavin introduced the mayor who provided a bio and spoke of his vision for Harpers Ferry. Annette also spoke of events in Charles Town during September including Freedoms Run, the Charles Town Car Show, the Happy Retreat Beer Festival, Oktoberfest, Mountain Heritage Arts & Crafts, and Hollywood Casino events. COMMITTEE VACANCY The Corporation of Harpers Ferry is actively seeking volunteers to serve on the following Committees. Tree Committee Parks and Recreation Those interested in seeking appointment should send a letter of interest to Town Clerk Nancy Cummins ([email protected]), to the attention of the Mayor and Council. Parking Committee The Parking Committee held a Roundtable discussion on Sept. 14th and 16th to gather information from the community and all interested parties to find a resolution to parking challenges. The meetings were well attended and both written and spoken comments were considered and discussed. The committee will be working with the NPS to solve the parking issues together. Another forum will be held in October or November. COMMUNICATING WITH THE MAYOR OR COUNCIL Mayor Wayne Bishop [email protected] Recorder Kevin Carden [email protected] Council Barbara Humes [email protected] Hardy Johnson [email protected] Charlotte Thompson [email protected] Ed Wheeless [email protected] Midge Flinn Yost [email protected] OFFICE STAFF 304 535-2206 Water Clerk Angie Cummings Ext. 1 Town Calendar Town Clerk Nancy Cummins Ext. 2 All meetings are at Town Hall, unless noted otherwise. Financial Officer Barri Avallone Ext. 3 Oct. 4 Municipal Court, 7 pm Ordinance Compliance Officer Kevin Hamilton Oct. 9 Town Council meeting, 7 pm Ext. 1 or 2 Holiday - Office closed during office hours Police Clerk Susan Waters 304 535-6366 Oct. 16 Trail & Town Alliance, 5 pm Oct. 16 Historic Landmarks Commission, 7 pm Oct. 17 Planning Commission, 7 pm Newsletter Information: Oct. 18 Water Commission, 7 pm Oct. 19 HF Merchants Association meeting, 6 pm Editor/Layout: Nancy Cummins Oct. 25 HF Foundation Board meeting, 5:30 pm [email protected] Oct. 26 Tree Committee, 7 pm NEXT DEADLINE: Oct. 12, 2017 PLEASE NOTE: Council agenda items for the October meeting need to be submitted by SEPT. 25 due to staff being out of the office. Normally agenda items need to be in at least 10 days prior to the Town Council meeting. If you have an item for the agenda, please visit our website. You will find the Agenda Request Form in “Meeting Documents” for August 2017. The form and packet will include presenter, information on the subject matter, requested action by the council or any financial information being requested, along with budget request information. HARPERS FERRY WATER WORKS Water Works emergency number : (304) 676-4659 How to pay your water/sewer bill: Mon-Fri, 8:30 am -4:30 pm: Town Hall will be open. (Closed for lunch from noon-1:00 pm) 7 days a week: Leave payment with stub in the slotted box on the Town Hall door downstairs at the east end of the Town Hall. Mail your payment: HF Water Works, PO Box 217, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 Pay online: Go to https://harpersferrywv.epayub.com. Did you know? If you are moving to Harpers Ferry or Bolivar and want to start water service, you must apply for new water service and new sewer service for each unit and pay a deposit for each: $50 for water and $70 for sewer. Deposits are refundable. When you get ready to move out, you must fill out a Termination Form, giving the effective date, so that the Water Dept. can read your meter, shut it off and send you a final bill. The New Water Service, New Sewer Service and Termination Forms are downloadable on the town website under the Water Dept. tab. They are also available at Town Hall. The Harpers Ferry Woman’s Club Hosts Dinner and Membership Drive The Harpers Ferry Woman's Club will kick off its new fiscal year on Friday, September 22 with an annual harvest dinner which will be held at Camp Hill-Wesley United Methodist Church at 6 p.m. The dinner program will feature the 150th Anniversary of Storer College with Guinevere Roper, NPS official, presenting information on the college’s fabulous and interesting history. Please contact Shirley Caniford at (304) 535-6922 by September 20 to make reservations for the dinner. If you are not a member of the Woman’s Club, you are cordially invited to join. Membership is $25; the deadline to join is September 20 and membership is open to everyone, including men. The Woman’s Club, based on volunteerism, is an integral part of the Harpers Ferry-Bolivar community. It holds annual events and fundraisers to support our local organizations, and maintains our community garden and parks in concert with the Town of Harpers Ferry. Annual events include the 4th of July celebration, the House & Garden Tour in April, the Herb Fair in May, the Garden Tour and Tea in June, and the Rummage Sale/ Flea Market in October. The Club’s fundraisers benefit our local library, fire department, animal shelter, schools, Community Ministries, Meals on Wheels and other county organizations. The Club also bestows college scholarships to local high schoolers.
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