By Tricia FulksChronicle Editor

The ShepherdstownandWest VirginiaUniversity communitieswere shaken earlier thisweek after hearingabout the news that jun-ior journalism majorEmily Spickler, 19, hadpassed away while

studying abroad inAustralia. An autopsyconfirmed that the deathwas due to natural caus-es.

“Emily was a beauti-ful, vivacious, vibrantyoung girl. She wasadventurous. She lovedto travel,” said Jill

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Vol. 20, No. 30

August 19, 2011

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ByTricia FulksChronicle Editor

Monday, the ShepherdstownPlanningCommission held apublic hearing for four separateissues inwhich none of themcontinued on to the next phaseof a first reading.

In a public hearing set outto address areas of the townordinance in need of revisions,

commissioners tabled a pro-posed amendment on erosioncontrol and stream protection;took no action on revisionsmade to the fence ordinanceand changes related to historicpreservation; and referredshort-term rental housingamendments to a committee.

Locals voiced their opinions

Capito visitsunderpass site

By Tricia FulksChronicle Editor

CongresswomanShelley Moore Capitovisited ShepherdstownWednesday to visit thesite of ShepherdUniversity’s new Route480 underpass, a proj-ect for which the U.S.

representative provided$400,000 of fiscal year2010 earmarks.

Shepherd PresidentSuzanne Shipleyexplained to Capito (R.-W.Va.) the scope of theproject during her visit,which took place

By Kelly CambrelChronicle Staff

This week local coffeeroastery Hypnocoffee beganwhat owner TonyWilliam’sdescribed as a “symbioticrelationship” with the SweetShop Bakery.

Chronicle photo by Kelly CambrelBarista Shane Harris tests outnew espresso machine in thebakery. Hypnocoffee now servesits specially brewed coffee at itsSweet Shop Bakery location.

Commission meeting endswith four issues on burner

See Meeting page 16

See Capito page 11

See Death page 9

See Coffee page 8

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Death of local girldeals tragic blow

Online this week• Video: Beth Nagyʼs weight

loss journey continues