By Tricia Fulks Chronicle Editor The Shepherdstown and West Virginia University communities were shaken earlier this week after hearing about the news that jun- ior journalism major Emily Spickler, 19, had passed away while studying abroad in Australia. An autopsy confirmed that the death was due to natural caus- es. “Emily was a beauti- ful, vivacious, vibrant young girl. She was adventurous. She loved to travel,” said Jill Win money! See Page 17 for details Index Editorial ........................... 4 Puzzle solution .................... 16 Puzzle ........................... 19 Classifieds ........................ 20 Vol. 20, No. 30 August 19, 2011 The Shepherdstown CHRONICLE www.ShepherdstownChronicle.com 50 cents Thanks for subscribing, Michael Lippe one of our loyal readers By Tricia Fulks Chronicle Editor Monday, the Shepherdstown Planning Commission held a public hearing for four separate issues in which none of them continued on to the next phase of a first reading. In a public hearing set out to address areas of the town ordinance in need of revisions, commissioners tabled a pro- posed amendment on erosion control and stream protection; took no action on revisions made to the fence ordinance and changes related to historic preservation; and referred short-term rental housing amendments to a committee. Locals voiced their opinions Capito visits underpass site By Tricia Fulks Chronicle Editor Congresswoman Shelley Moore Capito visited Shepherdstown Wednesday to visit the site of Shepherd University’s new Route 480 underpass, a proj- ect for which the U.S. representative provided $400,000 of fiscal year 2010 earmarks. Shepherd President Suzanne Shipley explained to Capito (R.- W.Va.) the scope of the project during her visit, which took place By Kelly Cambrel Chronicle Staff This week local coffee roastery Hypnocoffee began what owner Tony William’s described as a “symbiotic relationship” with the Sweet Shop Bakery. Chronicle photo by Kelly Cambrel Barista Shane Harris tests out new espresso machine in the bakery. Hypnocoffee now serves its specially brewed coffee at its Sweet Shop Bakery location. Commission meeting ends with four issues on burner See Meeting page 16 See Capito page 11 See Death page 9 See Coffee page 8 Hypnotized . Death of local girl deals tragic blow Online this week • Video: Beth Nagyʼs weight loss journey continues