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DHCD not sold on theater plan; nonprofit status at issue with grant By Meredith Rigsby News Editor ASHLAND — The Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) still harbors concerns with the Town of Ashland’s decision to use a $500,000

Industrial Revitalization Funding (IRF) grant it was awarded by the DHCD in January 2015 to support a nonprofit revitalization plan for the Ashland Theater. Ashland originally received the grant funding based on a $25,000 Feasibility Study

conducted by Waukeshaw Development that structured the Ashland Theater revitalization project around a for-profit plan. Waukeshaw Development’s proposal sought to utilize the IRF grant in conjunction with $500,000 of the town’s own

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money to turn the Ashland Theater into a for-profit, multiuse entertainment venue with a restaurant located on the adjacent property. In response to enormous public outcry against the forsee THEATER, pg. 12 `

Students serving as pages for Fowler, 55th District Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com

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Haley Shufflebarger, left, and Elizabeth “Libby” Klinger are serving as pages in the Virginia House of Delegates for the 2016 legislative session for the 55th District. They are shown with Del. Hyland F. “Buddy” Fowler Jr., who represents the 55th District.

ICHMOND — Haley E. Shufflebarger and Elizabeth “Libby” M. Klinger, both from Hanover County, are serving as pages in the Virginia House of Delegates for the 2016 legislative session for the 55th District. Shufflebarger is a ninth grade homeschool student and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Scott Shufflebarger of Mechanicsville. She is a member of the National Junior Art Honors Society (NJAHS) and the Beta Club. She also is a member of the Cool Springs Baptist Church.

She volunteered for 40 hours last year in Del. Fowler’s office to learn more about the legislative process. Klinger served as a page during the 2015 legislative session and was selected this year to return again and serve as head page during the 2016 House of Delegates session. She is the daughter of Hans and Anne Leigh Klinger. She is a ninth grader at Patrick Henry High School where she participates in the Pre-International Baccalaureate classes. She is a member of Mu Alpha Theta math honor society and also plays field hockey for Patrick Henry.

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Megan Adkins transformed herself into Elsa from the animated movie, “Frozen,” to go outside and perform “Let It Go” during the Blizzard of 2016, which rolled into Hanover County on Friday, Jan. 22. Snow totals ranged from 13 to 16 inches.

Axselle elected chair of Maggie L. Walker board Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com RICHMOND – A member of the Hanover County School Board has been elected chairman of the Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School Regional Board. John F. Axselle III, who represents the Beaverdam District, was named to lead the board during the Jan. 21 meeting. He has see AXSELLE, pg. 5 `

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| Death Notices & Funerals JESSE CLAYTOR Jesse Claytor Jr., 81, of Glen Allen, passed away on January 27, 2016. He was preceded in death by his three brothers, Wesley, Eddie and Ray; and one sister, Margaret. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Diane Claytor; children, Debbie Nuckols (Greg), Renee Thompson (Happy) and Kevin Claytor (Donna); seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; and a sister, Dolly Ray Elmore. Jesse retired from J . A . Walder after 15 years of CLAYTOR service. He enjoyed attending car shows and loved his antique truck. A graveside service was held at noon Monday, February 1, 2016, at Signal Hill Memorial Park in Hanover. Flowers are welcome or memorial contributions can be made in lieu of flowers to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Online condolences may be registered at www.nelsenashland.com. The Nelsen Funeral Home, Reid Chapel, at 412 South Washington Highway in Ashland was in charge of arrangements.

JOHN CRISPIN John Thomas “Tom” Crispin, 69, of Montpelier, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2016. Born on November 30, 1946, in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late John S. and Amy Crispin and was a veteran of the United States Army. He is survived by his wife, Donna Lee Doerfler Crispin; children, Sandy and Rob Standley of North Carolina, Teresa and

Kurt Williams of Florida, Jeannette and Tim Sanders of Virginia, and Thomas Crispin of Virginia; grandchildren, Kaleb, Ethan, Jackson a n d Emily; his siblings, Carol CRISPIN a n d Harry Campbell of Colorado and Marsha and Dale Dominic of Colorado. A Funeral Mass was held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 2, 2016, in St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Ashland. The West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home at 11020 W. Broad St. in Glen Allen was in charge of arrangements.

WAYNE IVERSON The Lord God of all comfort called to rest Wayne Maurice Iverson of Highland Springs, formerly of Beaverdam, on January 23, 2016, at Memorial Regional Medical Center in Mechanicsville. He leaves to cherish his memory his daughter, Clarissa Iverson; mother, Emily Edmonia Iverson; sisters, Shirley I. Craft, Gloria I. Williams, Edna J. Iverson and Karen I. Dickerson (Marshall); former wife and friend, Marie Iverson; t h e Dabney f a m ily and a host of other IVERSON relatives a n d friends. A celebration of his life was held at 1 p.m. Monday, February 1, 2016, at St. James Baptist Church at 14482 Old Ridge Road in Beaverdam, with Dr. W.T. Carter, pastor, officiating. Online condolences may

be made at www.owensfuneralservices.com. Owens Funeral Service at 104 Green Chimney Court in Ashland was in charge of arrangements.

JOYCE MILLS Joyce Zirk Mills, 69, of Ashland, passed away on January 24, 2016. She is survived by her husband, Willie Mills; children, Jessica Reed and Megan BarlingThrift; grandchildren, K y l e Ja c o b s , Mar ia h MILLS J o y Barling, Loreli Barling and Josie Thrift; sisters, Georgianna Hartley and Judy Willingham; brothers, Marion “Buddy” Zirk and James “Woody” Zirk; and a host of nieces and nephews. Joyce had a passion for gardening and a love for animals. Her home, “The Enchanted Cottage,” was seen by many as they traveled down Ashcake Road. She was a member of the Richmond Rose Society. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, January 29, 2016, at the Forest Grove United Methodist Church at 13384 Ashland Road in Ashland. Interment was in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the Hanover Humane Society, 12190 Washington Highway, Ashland, VA 23005 or to Forest Grove UMC.

THOMAS PLEASANT Thomas Howard Pleasant, 67, of Hopewell, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas S. Pleasant Jr. Tom, retired after 40 years, was a maintenance supervisor

at Hercules Inc. in Ashland and officer of the local labor union. He loved his Lord and was a lifelong member of Wesley United Methodist Church. Absolutely devoted to his wife and family, Thomas is survived by his loving wife, Brenda Houff Pleasant; his children, Chad Thomas Pleasant and his wife, Lindsay, Janice Baum, Vickie Woodrow and her husband, Kevin, Donna Coffin and her husband, Matt; his grandchildren, Kevin, Jake, Kennedy, Lawson, Brooke, Campbell; his mother, Mildred T. Pleasant; sisters, Becky Yeratt and her husband, Pe r c y, Cathy Griffith; t h e Houff family ; 10 niecPLEASANT es and nephews and other extended family and friends. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 30, 2016, at the Wesley United Methodist Church at 2901 Norfolk Street in Hopewell. Interment was private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wesley United Methodist Church Memorial Fund or to the American Diabetes Association, 4335 Cox Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss. com. The Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

SAM G. SAUNDERS Sam G. Saunders, of Ashland, departed this life peacefully on January 27, 2016. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Anne, of 57 see OBITUARIES, pg. 3 `

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Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Hewlett Road/Old Ridge Road.

Suspect broke into listed location on Mary Esther Lane.

Suspect broke into listed location on Tyler Station Road.

Suspect obtained money under false pretense on Bell Creek Road. Suspect obtained money under false pretense on Cheroy Woods Court. Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Mechanicsville Turnpike/Old Hickory Drive.

Suspect assaulted victim on Kiwi Lane.

Suspect used victim’s information without permission on Cedar Lane.

Suspect forged bank note

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years; his brother, Richard B. Saunders; and sister, Mary Louise Thornton. He is survived by sons, Joseph H. Saunders and wife, Catherine, and John M. Saunders and wife, Crystal; four grandchildren, Victoria, Alexandra, Sam and Elizabeth. After graduating from the University of Richmond and serving in the U.S. Army, he began a career in the electrical industry with Graybar Electric Co. In 1971, he started S&S Sales Inc., where he retired after 33 years. He was a member of the IESNA and Richmond Electric League. He was an avid golfer and longtime member

Suspect stole items on August Lane.

Suspect stole items on Masters Court.

Suspect threatened victim on Wolf Swamp Lane.

Suspect stole items on Lewistown Road.

Suspect assaulted victim on Creighton Road.

Person was reported missing on Jackson Avenue.

Suspect stole items on Mount Hermon Road.

Suspect fled scene of accident on Cherry Lane.

Suspect trespassed on Atlee Station Road.

Suspect fled scene of accident on Rockhill Road/ Twin Girls Lane.

Suspect was in possession of listed items on Tinsley Drive.

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Suspect stole items on Washington Highway.

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Suspect assaulted victim on Poteet Lane.

Suspect assaulted victim on Indian Springs Lane.

Suspect stole items on Washington Highway.

Suspect trespassed on Winsmith Drive.

Suspect stole items on Waxcomb Place.

Suspect set fire on Green Bay Road/Spotsy Lane.

Suspect assaulted victim on Down County Way.

Suspect stole items on Brandy Branch Mill Road.

Suspect assaulted victim on J David Lane.

Suspect assaulted victim on Lakeridge Parkway.

Suspect fled scene of accident on Atlee Road/Lee Avenue.

Suspect assaulted victim on Bell Creek Road.

of Hanover Country Club. He enjoyed boating, fishing and attending any event t h a t SAUNDERS included his grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 2, 2016, at Nelsen Funeral Home, Reid Chapel, at 412 South Washington Highway in Ashland. Interment followed in Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny

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Suspect assaulted victim on Lewistown Road.

Suspect used victim’s information without permission on South Mayfield Lane.

Suspect trespassed on Count Kristopher Drive.

Suspect assaulted victim on Grant Drive.

Suspect threatened victim on Robin Ridge Drive.

Suspect damaged victim’s property on Haltonshire Way.

Suspect assaulted victim on Sandy Lane.

Suspect assaulted victim on Midnight Drive.

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THOMAS SHELDON Thomas “Wes” Sheldon Sr. passed away peacefully at his home on January 21, 2016. The family received friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, January 27, 2016, at the American Legion Hall at 17662 Beaverdam Road in Beaverdam. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Virginia Foundation, 1700 Bayberry Court, Suite 300, Richmond, VA 23226.

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Pole Green Road’s forecast with development: busy By Jim Ridolphi for The Hanover Local HANOVER – The Hanover County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a request to rezone 39 acres located off Pole Green Road from agricultural to RS, a designation that allows single-family homes. The developers plan to locate 103 homes on the proposed subdivision named Bishop’s Park with a density of 2.6 units per acre. Land use plans allow up to four units per acre in the designated zoning, and open space is required. The current plan allows seven acres to be reserved for open space, and the development will feature walking trails, sidewalks and street lighting along Pole Green Road. Planning director David Maloney said a traffic study indicated the new subdivision would not affect Pole Green’s current rating. During peak hours, the road rates a D on the Virginia Department of Transportation grading scale, the least acceptable grade for Hanover roads. Maloney said the traffic problem on Pole Green Road was the center of discussions when planners met with the community in a required meeting, but only one citizen showed up at a

public hearing held last week. Robert Alexander, the owner of the adjacent farm, said the land in question once belonged to his grandfather, and he has no objection to its development, excepting a hint of sentimental remorse seeing the land developed. But, he did express concern over the current traffic conditions on Pole Green Road. Alexander not only owns property on the heavily traveled corridor, he lives on the thoroughfare near Verdi Lane. “During rush hour, I can’t get out of my driveway,” Alexander said. Referring to the impact of the proposed development, Alexander said, “It’s got to affect the road.” Several supervisors also voiced concern over nightmarish traffic on Pole Green Road. Canova Peterson, Mechanicsville District, said he considered voting against the project for that very reason, but decided to support it after surveying the specific stretch of road being considered. “This particular development is situated on three lanes … and that eased some of my concerns,” Peterson said. Scott Wyatt, Cold Harbor District, also asked

Relay For Life PATS sponsoring kickoﬀ to be Casino Night Saturday held Monday Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND — The 2016 Relay For Life kickoff and informational meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, at the Ashland Library at 201 S Railroad Ave. in Ashland. Those interested are invited to stop by for some refreshments and learn how you can be a part of Relay for Life 2016. For more information on forming a team or becoming involved in the Relay For Life planning committee, email Arlene Hayes at arehaze@ aol.com, call Amy Swartz at 804-527-3777 or visit www. RelayForLife.org/westernhanoverva.

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ASHLAND — Patrick Henry High School’s PATS, the athletic boosters, will again be sponsoring Casino Night at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 6, at the Montpelier Center. Casino Night is described as “a fantastic evening with lots of fun, food, games and a chance to get together with friends, family and fellow Patriots.” Casino Night is the organization’s largest fundraiser for the 45 athletic teams at Patrick Henry. Members fund capital improvements, training/professional development for coaches, athletic equipment, support for the concussion

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program, fitness certifications, trainer equipment, student scholarships, and more! There are several ways to become a supporter of the event. You can come join us for fun, including gaming, heavy hors d’oeuvres and beverages, along with a live auction, silent auction, and prizes distributed throughout the night. You also can be a gaming table sponsor, or you can donate door prizes or silent auction items. Are you or your company a booster? If not, contact Jennifer Clarke at pats4ph@ gmail.com for complete details. The cost is nominal and the benefits to the PHHS teams are considered “huge.”

if the “D” rated road could not affect the rating. He pointed to studies that predict the road could gain an “E” rating by 2019. He said Pole Green Road not only serves Hanover County citizens, but also provides a gateway to western Henrico County. “Anyone going to the west end of Henrico County from King William (County) and Essex County use this road,” Wyatt said. Improvements to Pole Green Road are on the county’s long-range drawing board, but real improvements in the foreseeable future seem remote. “Unless we have millions of dollars and can immediately enact condemnation and eminent domain for everybody from Rural Point (Road) all the way down to (Interstate) 295, I don’t know that Pole Green will ever be widened,” Henry District supervisor Sean Davis said as he moved for approval. Davis pointed out that this development is on the low end of the allowed density and contains almost 20 percent open space and sidewalks. He also pointed out that the $600,000 in transportation proffers offered by the developer is more than three times the required levy. VicechairAngelaKelly-Wiecek,Chickahominy

District, voiced her belief that Pole Green Road would be improved at some point. “It is our understanding that Pole Green Road will eventually be widened,” she said. County administrator Cecil R. “Rhu” Harris Jr. said there is a plan to improve Pole Green Road, but not in the immediate future. “Pole Green (Road) is in our traffic plans for the 20-year horizon,” Harris said. “We have made application to the state, the TPO (Transportation Planning Organization) and others, but it is not within the time frame that Mr. Alexander or any of us would like. The proffers certainly help and we are working diligently.” He issued a realistic bottom line. “Is it going to be done in the next five years?” Harris asked. “No. It will be outside of that window but it is one of the top five road (projects) that are being pursued for enhancement.” “Can it wait three to five or six years?” Wyatt asked. “If they continue to grow in King William, I’d say probably not.” In the end, the supervisors decided the increased traffic due to Bishop’s Park was not enough to deny approval of the project. The request to rezone passed by a unanimous vote.

Snow collapses roofs at business Accumulation takes toll on greenhouse at Ashwood Gardens and Nursery By Meredith Rigsby News Editor ASHLAND — As snow continued to pile up in the Ashland and Hanover County areas, Charlie and Terry Blair, owners of Ashwood Gardens and Nursery, received word from their neighbor, Dan Williams, that a large amount of snow had accumulated between the two roofs of their connected greenhouse, causing the rafters on the west roof to fold under the weight of the snow. The collapse occurred the weekend of Jan. 2223 when the snowstorm named Jonas dumped about 16 inches of snow on the Ashland area. The Blairs were finishing up a sailing trip in the Virgin Islands when Williams, who had been checking on their goats, noticed the greenhouse sagging and heard the sound of rivets popping. The greenhouse located at Ashwood Gardens and Nursery is made of two separate connected houses, according to Charlie Blair, and a large amount of snow was able to accumulate between the two roofs, causing the collapse.

An effort was made by Williams to help ease the pressure the snow was placing on the greenhouse roof by turning the heat on full blast, but to no avail. Fortunately, the growing season for Ashwood Gardens and Nursery had not yet started and

Charlie and Terry Blair were wrapping up a sailing trip in the Virginia Islands when their neighbor, Dan Williams, who had been checking on their goats, noticed the greenhouse sagging and heard the sound of rivets popping.

there was minimal plant material in the greenhouse at the time the damage occurred, Charlie Blair said. However, because the damage to the greenhouse occurred right before the start of the retail grower’s main growing and selling season, see SNOW, pg. 5 `

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Jimmy Hardy with Archery Addicts 365 recently presented the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office with a $400 donation to the Project Lifesaver Program. Archery Addicts 365 raffled off a bow provided by Jeff Buttloth, owner of Shooters Archery. The donation was accepted on behalf of the Sheriff’s Office by Maj. Tom Woody and Sgt. Tim Sutton. Project Lifesaver is a program offered at no charge for participants. It is designed to serve those who have cognitive disorders and are prone to wandering. Each participant receives a personal transmitter, which is worn around their wrist or ankle and emits a signal. In the event that the client goes missing, this device assists the Sheriff’s Office to locate them more quickly, saving valuable time and lives. For more information about enrolling a loved one or contributing to this important program, contact the Sheriff’s Office at 804-365-6110, or visit: http://www.hanoversheriff.com/232/Project-Lifesaver.

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served the RSB since August 2004, including previous terms as chairman in 2006 and 2007. Sarah Barber, representing New Kent School Board, was elected vice chair. “It is a pleasure to serve this community. Maggie Walker is a great school and this is a great board,” Axselle said. Joining Axselle and Barber are school board members from participating divisions that include Martha Harris from Charles City, Dr. Javaid Siddiqi from Chesterfield, John Wright from Goochland, Michelle

ance company in hopes of recovering some losses. They don’t have any concrete plans in the meantime, but rebuilding the collapsed greenhouse will definitely happen “right away,” Charlie Blair said. Ashwood Gardens and

Nursery hopes to still grow some plants on site but also plans to contact local growers to help fill gaps during their growing as a result of the damaged greenhouse. All perennial and nursery stock production should not be affected.

Ogburn from Henrico, Dr. Deborah Marks from Hopewell, Kenneth Pritchett from Petersburg, Valarie Ayers from Powhatan, Reeve Ashcraft from Prince George, and Kimberly Gray from Richmond. King and Queen has yet to determine its representative. The regional school board also set its meeting schedule for 2016. Meetings will generally be held at 9 a.m. on the third Thursday of each month on school grounds, Room 153, with the exception of July and November. The approved calendar can be viewed at http://mlwgs.com/wp-content/ uploads/2013/08/Regional-

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Notifying residents of foreclosure actions By Public Notice Research Center for The Mechanicsville Local Almost all states require significant notice to the public before courts or foreclosure trustees can take the extreme action of kicking people out of their homes. The poignant images of the millions of people who lost their homes as a result of fraudulent practices of Great Recession are vivid today. Although foreclosures have slowed since the peak of 2.8 million in 2010, there were still more than a million foreclosure filings in 2015, according to RealtyTrac. http://www.realtytrac.com/news/ foreclosure-trends/realtytrac-2015year-end-u-s-foreclosure-marketreport/ In Virginia, foreclosures may occur through power of sale clauses agreed to by borrowers when a loan is executed (often without providing the borrowers a choice) or by court action. Lenders may require a very short period of notification. Virginia law guarantees a scant three days of public notice when lenders insist upon a short notice period, and it can allow a lender

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to seize a property in only a few months. Virginia’s foreclosure period is one of the shortest in the nation. Some states permit up to 1,000 days to give residents the maximum opportunity to keep their homes. The short period means that effective and broadest possible notification to the general public is essential to provide borrowers (and innocent renters) a fair chance to save their homes or move before they are kicked out. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Federal Trade Commission have ordered significant changes in mortgage underwriting practices of past to help protect the public. But even when all goes well, many are still at risk of losing their homes when they lose jobs, suffer health setbacks or face rising interest rates that they did not expect. Public notice of foreclosures is an important tool for communities to protect residents and their homes. zIt gives residents time to see FORECLOSURE, pg. 7 `

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By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist When news first broke earlier last week of an impending monster snowstorm headed for Virginia, I greeted the news with my usual dose of cynicism. Even though the forecast predicted a 100 percent chance of significant snowfall, I figured the estimates were overstating what could happen. Besides, forecasts that are issued days before an actual weather event are notoriously faulty. As the week progressed, and forecasters stuck to their guns regarding the storm, I decided to stock up on supplies. It’s probably the first time I’ve taken the warnings so seriously. I suppose it’s a bit of old age that makes me think more of preparation for events like power outages. It’s the same motivator that requires me to carry a Kleenex in my pocket every-

where I go. But, I digress. In numerous trips to the store, I found myself among the masses fighting for bread and milk, searching for elusive ingredients to make vegetable soup and listening to conversations that all centered on one thing: the big storm. Deep down, I was still skeptical. And I wasn’t alone. While waiting in line on one of my treks to the store for more supplies, I encountered a lady whose thoughts mirrored mine exactly. “It doesn’t snow around here like it used to when we were kids,” she said. “I can remember storms when we couldn’t get out of our front door.” I completely agreed as my mind wandered back to weeks off from school and roads that seemed impassable for days. “You’re right,” I said. “we haven’t had snow like that in decades.”

As the storm began on Friday, I silently snickered to myself as the light snow turned to rain and then ice and then quit with inches on the ground. I was even a little disappointed when I awoke Saturday to local forecasts of an additional inch or two of accumulation expected during the day. About 2 p.m. on Saturday, I started to become a believer in the folks who pray at the altar of Dopplar, as blizzard conditions moved into Central Virginia. The snow piled up over hours and hours of heavy snow and blizzard-like winds. When the snow finally stopped late that night, I thought of venturing out to get some photos of the brilliant snowscape. I quickly discovered the snow had covered half of my front door, trapsee SNOWY, pg. 7 `

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Is history repeating in Hanover County? It only had been a few years ago that Hanover County lowered the property assessments due to the collapse of the government-sponsored Ponzi scheme owned, operated and profited by real estate mongrels, mortgage companies, financial institutions and local governments. How can you participate in a taxpayer rip-off of that magnitude, which put some local residents into bankruptcy, admit your mistake by giving the over assessments back and then start it all over again? How can you forget so fast? Again, what does the sale price of someone else’s property have to do with the neighbor’s property value? Nothing!! Nothing!! Nothing!! Governments and real estate companies should not try to predict the future by raising the value of your house before it sells. Hanover County failed by using bogus information and trying to predict that everybody’s house was worth up to twice the value. Now they are at it again. Why can’t they learn from past mistakes? The Virginia Law they quote requiring them to assess

using the “Realtor told me” method is a man-made law that can be changed anytime. The law is not one of the Ten Commandments, but, if it were, I assume it would be an extension of Commandment #8 and God would have also said, “And furthermore, governments shall not unnecessarily increase their own wealth by taking advantage of the poor souls who feed them.” see LETTERS, pg. 7 `

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Montpelier man killed in I-95 crash Staff Report news@mechlocal.com COLONIAL HEIGHTS — A 21-year-old Montpelier man died in a single-vehicle crash early Saturday on Interstate 95 in Colonial Heights. According to Sgt. Stephan Vick of the Virginia State Police, Kirk R. Carico was the driver and sole occupant of a 2007 Chevrolet Impala that ran off the road and struck a tree on the northbound side of the interstate, just north of the

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assemble resources to redeem the property before they are removed; zIt provides notification beyond the personal service given to the owners. When renters have paid their rent, but owners have not paid the mortgage, the newspaper notice provides an extra avenue of information; zIt invites buyers to the sale. When the unfortunate sale finally happens, more readers of the notice lead

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vice fees) for children (ages 3 to 11). For those interested in attending both shows, the price will be discounted to $30.50 (includes service fees) for adults and $21.50 (includes service fees) for children. Tickets are for sale online at www.virginiadancefestival. com or you can purchase them at the event. All proceeds will go to Children’s Hospital Foundation.

Kirk R. Carico, 21, was the driver and sole occupant of a 2007 Chevrolet Impala that ran off the road and struck a tree.

Temple Avenue exit. The fatality occurred around 4:55 a.m., Vick added. Vick said Carico, who died at the scene, was not wearing a seatbelt and speed is being considered as a factor in the crash.

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Here are a couple things that make me wonder why they would even consider an increase to our taxes. 1) The new Hanover County Board of Supervisors (2012) right off squashed the proffers as they considered them as unfair, unpopular, unnecessary and unspendable. As years of proffer money could not be spent I assume it is lying around somewhere? 2) The new board of supervisors (2012) found that the county budget approved by the 2009 board of supervisors was $30 million a year over funded/padded and the new board knocked $30 million a year out

of the new budget. That’s $30 million a year not wasted and should be in the bank. With this in mind, I’m thinking we should have the proffer money that couldn’t be spent and the $30 million a year shaved off the yearly budget somewhere. Our board chairman stated that Hanover County is in the best shape it’s ever been. Is that true or not? If true, why are they increasing our taxes through higher assessments? Has someone slipped the Democratic National Committee’s pharmaceutical drug called Tryphorgetin into our people’s coffee? I understand in the case of the DNC it causes their vot-

ers not to remember mistakes from the past so they will do it all over again. Ted Mentz Old Church

SNOWY ping me inside for a few more hours. I glanced out the window and noted that the blanketing looked like what me and that lady in the checkout line would describe as an old-fashioned snow. In the future, I’ll have a far more healthy respect for weathermen and women, and I might even heed their calls when the next monster storm hits. For now, it’s another day of

mindless activity and searching for novel methods of entertainent. But, things could be worse, but not by much. I’m not sure when schools will reopen and life returns to normal around here, but I’ll approach the rest of the winter with less skepticism when dealing with weather forecasts. On the bright side, I’ve still got enough food for a month and my house is cozy and warm, and … I still have a Kleenex in my pocket.

ity of life for children in our region. It provides support for the programs and initiatives of Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU (CHoR) and the children it serves each year. Children’s Hospital Foundation depends on the

support of individuals, businesses and other organizations to help us continue our mission of supporting excellence in health care for children. To learn more about how you can help, visit www. chfrichmond.org.

to more possible purchasers and higher prices. The higher bid, the more money available to satisfy the mortgage company and provide residents with a portion of their equity. zIt introduces transparency into the foreclosure process. Public outrage at the billion dollar bailouts of financial institutions, only recently rekindled in the movie “ The Big Short,” puts policymakers on notice that faster, more secretive foreclosures only add to public cynicism and concern.

OBITUARIES Nursing & Rehabilitation Home. Gini graduated from Covington High School, Madison College in Harrisonburg and received a Bachelor Degree in Social Work from Scarritt College, Nashville, Tennessee. Gini was the daughter of the late Rev. Charles S. and Pattie Snead. Preceding her in death were two brothers, Thomas (Wimpy) of Cleveland, Ohio, and Richard (Coose) Snead of Huntsville, Alabama. She is survived by four sisters,

Betty Fitzgerald of Bumpass, Nancy Church of Ronceverte, West Virginia, Patricia (Pat) and Larry Whitmer of Covington; Mildred (Mickie) and (Rev. John) Rhodenizer of Roanoke. She also is survived by three brothers, Charles (Buddy) and (Jeannie) of Huntsville, Alabama, Bernard Snead of Elkton, Maryland, and Ralph and (Patsy) Snead of Covington. Her body was cremated and a memorial service will be conducted at a later date at Duncan Memorial Methodist Church of which she was a member in Ashland.

In addition, there will be a silent auction in the main lobby of the school during the 2 p.m. show. Businesses and organizations are encouraged to donate items for the silent auction. For information about the event, becoming a sponsor or donating items, call Jessica Morgan at 804-363-9680. The Virginia Dance Festival is coordinated and founded by Jessica Morgan. Morgan coordinates the event each year by gathering dance organizations throughout Virginia to showcase their

unique dance styles and talents to benefit the Foundation. Since this event began 16 years ago, it has generated over $196,000 for Children’s Hospital Foundation through performances, ticket sales, generous sponsors and silent auction donations. The event has grown to represent a wide range of dance styles and different cultures and is not only very entertaining, but also offers an educational opportunity for guests as they learn more about different cultural dances. The performances will con-

sist of Irish, Bavarian, Latin, Ballroom, Filipino, Spanish, Chinese and much more. More than 30 pre-professional dance organizations will be performing in this year’s event. For more information about this event, visit www. virginiadancefestival.com. ----For more than 90 years, Children’s Hospital Foundation has been dedicated to funding and advocating for pediatric initiatives that improve the status of health care and the qual-

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County doesn’t control roads As I attend these public hearings on proposed developments in Hanover County one thing becomes very clear. Our board of supervisors can allow development but they have no control over the necessary infrastructure necessary to minimize impact on the community. By this I mean roads. As most people know our roads are under the control of the Virginia Department of

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Transportation (VDOT). When VDOT assures us the existing roads can handle the proposed new development they sound more and more uncertain. Anybody that drives on our roads is well aware that VDOT could spend a billion dollars on our roads and not solve all the problems. VDOT is not going to spend a billion dollars on our roads. There is little doubt that money earmarked for projects in other parts of the county is going to be diverted to solve traffic problems near these new developments. When VDOT does a traffic study and says the roads will see LETTERS, pg. 8 `

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CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings Wednesday, Feb. 3 Col. David R. Hines, Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office, and Chief Jethro H. Piland III, Hanover County Fire-EMS, will present a Hanover County Public Safety Forum from 7:15 to 9 a.m. in Birdsong Hall on the campus of Randolph-Macon College at 106 E. Patrick St. in Ashland. The event, presented by the Hanover Business Council of the Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce, is being hosted by R-MC. The presenting sponsor is Virginia Credit Union and the associate sponsor is True North Advisors LLC. Advanced registration is $15 for GRCC members, $15 for Hanover Chamber of Commerce members, and $20 for non-members. On-site registration is $25 for GRCC and HCC members and $30 for non-members.

Saturday, Feb. 6 The Studley Ruritan Club’s “Super Bowl Chili” will be available for pickup between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Studley Store/Post Office (on the corner of Studley Road and Williamsville Road). Early orders are encouraged. The price is $7 per quart. Proceeds benefit the community. For more information, call Douglas Newcomb at 804-730-0570 or any Studley Ruritan member.

Wednesday, Feb. 10 The Lunch and Learn series of the Hanover Industrial Airpark Business Association will present the program, “A Spirit of Service: The Little Things that Drive Customer Loyalty,” from noon to 1 p.m. at Hanover Fire Station #10 at 10414 S. Leadbetter Road in Ashland. Todd Bradberry, MBA, of Parallel Management Company, will be the keynote

speaker.

Saturday, Feb. 13 An all-you-can-eat Salt Fish Breakfast, hosted by the Independence Ruritan Club, will be held from 6:45 to 8:45 a.m. to benefit Arc of Hanover. The breakfast includes salt herring fillets, scrambled eggs, bacon, spiced apples, cornbread, grits, coffee and orange juice. The cost is $9 for adults. The Ruritan Club Community House is located behind the Independence Christian Church at 14033 Independence Road (off U.S. 54, west of Ashland). For more information call 804-798-6579. The 6th Annual Bluegrass Concert to benefit the McShin Recovery Foundation will be held from 1 to 8 p.m. at Hatcher Memorial Baptist Church at 2300 Dumbarton Road in Richmond. Performers include Code Blue, Nu Fescue, Josh Gigsby & County Line, New Virginia Grass, Dust Cutters, Copper Ridge, and Heritage. Food, drinks and vendors will be on-site. Doors open at noon. To purchase tickets, which are $10 at the door, contact Alden Gregory at aldeng@mcshin. org or call 804-836-5383. Pamunkey River Garden Club will meet at 10:30 a.m. in rooms 111-113 at the Shady Grove United Methodist Church at the corner of Shady Grove Road and Meadowbridge Road (just off Interstate 295). The theme will be “Flowers and Friendship,” with the program, “Valentine Inspirations.” Floral designer Joanne McNabb will be the keynote speaker. The meeting will include refreshments, a silent auction, door prizes, drawings for floral designs and an opportunity for the purchase of floral design con-

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tianers from the “Jean Ray” collection. For more information, call Liz Martin, club president, at 804-559-0898.

Ongoing Families Anonymous Support Group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. every Monday at the Episcopal Church of the Creator at 7159 Mechanicsville Turnpike in Mechanicsville. The group is a self-help fellowship for the friends and family members of addicts who are in need of understanding and healing themselves. For details, call Sandy at 804-730-4812 or email sandy.leigh@verizon.net. Overcomers Outreach and Women’s Codependency, a Christ-centered anonymous support program offering hope and healing for recovering alcoholics, addicts and their families meet every Monday at 7 p.m., at the Mechanicsville Christian Center at 8061 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville. For more information, call 804366-9645 or email kjfaith1@ gmail.com.

Massey social worker

Second Tuesdays Hanover Family Support Group, a support group for family members of a loved one with a mental illness, meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the second Tuesday evening of each month at the Ashland office of Hanover Community Services located at 12300 Washington Highway in Ashland. Attendees support one another, share experiences, challenges and resources and to advocate for their loved ones. For more information, contact Jennifer K. Edelman, LCSW, at 804365-4145. The Hanover County Historical Society will be conducting free tours of the Old Hanover Courthouse on the Historic Courthouse Green from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every second Tuesday through December. The address is 13182 Hanover Courthouse Road in Hanover. For more information, visit http://www. hanoverhistorical.org/index. html.

Tuesdays General cancer support group meets from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the Cancer Resource Center in Medical Office Building 1 on the hallway leading to VCU Massey Radiation Oncology. The group is cofacilitated by an oncology social work navigator, registered nurse navigator and survivorship nurse practitioner

Cancer support for men meets from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Cancer Resource Center in Medical Office Building 1 on the hallway leading to VCU Massey Radiation Oncology. The group is facilitated by an oncology social worker.

First Tuesday

Second Wednesday

Cancer caregiver support group meets from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Cancer Resource Center in Medical Office Building 1 on the hallway leading to VCU Massey Radiation Oncology. The group is facilitated by a Bon Secours oncology social work navigator and VCU

The Greater Richmond Alzheimer’s Association and the Hanover Adult Center will host a caregiver support group from 9:30 to 11 a.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the Hanover Adult Center at 7231 Stonewall Parkway in Mechanicsville. The meetings

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will provide an opportunity for caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s to exchange coping skills and give mutual support. Co-facilitators are Vivian Bagby and Barbara Allen. For more information, call the Greater Richmond Alzheimer’s Association chapter at 9672580.

Second Thursday If gardening is your passion or hobby, consider attending the Hanover Towne Gardening Club. The Hanover Towne Garden Club meets the second Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Hanover Evangelical Friends Church at 6420 Mechanicsville Turnpike (back entrance) in Mechanicsville. Educational programs on a variety of gardening topics are presented monthly. Guests are welcome to attend. For more information, contact hanovertownegc2@ gmail.com

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Town seeks input on Capital Improvements Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND -- Every year the Town of Ashland has to decide which projects to fund with the available revenues. That inevitably means prioritizing and often phasing large projects over several years. The town is interested in knowing what projects are most important to its citizens relative to all the other options and maybe a few we haven’t considered. Interested citizens can click the link http://www. town.ashland.va.us/civicalerts. aspx?AID=182 to download a prioritization “game” or simulation where they can demonstrate how they would allocate available funds. Completed worksheets should be sent to our finance director at jfarrar@town.ashland.va.us and will be considered as part of the budget process. The information was obtained from the Town of Ashland website.

Laryngectomees, patients who may be undergoing a laryngectomy in the future, their families, caregivers and the medical community, meet at 5:30 p.m. to provide support, education and socialization at the American Cancer Society at 4240 Park Place Court in Continued from pg. 7 b Glen Allen. For more information, visit newvoiceclub@ handle the traffic increase they gmail.com. seem embarrassed. There is little doubt development will cause traffic problems. Thursdays GriefShare, a Christ-cen- Money to solve these problems tered support group to help will not be there unless other those who have lost a loved parts of the county are shortone, will meet at 6:30 p.m. on changed. Think about that pothole in Thursdays through Nov. 12 at the New Highland Baptist front or your house. The board Church at 9200 New Ashcake of supervisors has no control Road in Mechanicsville. over roads. Larnie Allgood Participants do not have to Vice president attend every meeting; people Mechanicsville can drop in at any time. For Tea Party more information, call 804Mechanicsville 550-9601.

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Patriots ride late waves to sweep Lee-Davis By Chip Knighton For the Hanover Local MECHANICSVILLE – On a night where Lee-Davis was honoring its athletic heroes from years past, the Confederates were also hosting their longtime rival, Patrick Henry, in a boys and girls basketball doubleheader. In both games, the contending teams both had chances to win. In both games, LeeDavis led at halftime. But in both games, the Patriots made the adjustments needed to claim victory: 39-31 in the girls opener and 49-47 in the boys nightcap. In the girls game, the Confederates came out strong, with freshman forward Codie Heilig making the first of her two 3-pointers. Moments later, sophomore guard Whitney Hopson made a nice jump shot to give Lee-Davis the lead, which they would hold until late in the third quarter. “We dominated the first three quarters,” said Lee-Davis head coach Alvin Puller. “They just outworked us in the fourth quarter.” Patrick Henry came out of the locker room to start the third quarter with a new defensive mindset. They forced 11 turnovers and nabbed 19 rebounds in route to a 25-point second-half. “We made some adjustments

PH, Atlee swimmers advance Albemarle’s boys and Patrick HenryRoanoke’s girls may have won the team titles in the Conference 16 swim championships at Salem YMCA Friday, but our local teams, Atlee and Patrick HenryAshland, have no shortage of entrants heading to the Region 5A North championships at Christiansburg Aquatic Center Thursday. To find out who’s going, go to http://mechlocal.com

Jamal Jenkins’ accurate shooting from the floor. But with 32 seconds left in regulation, Patrick Henry’s Marcus Holman nailed a jump shot to tie the game and send it into overtime. During the extra frame, LeeDavis nabbed the opening tip and jumped out in front with a nice jump shot by Billy Kemp, Billy Blowers for The Local which was followed by another Patrick Henry’s Shea Burch (4) leaps above a crowded field to get open for a jump shot in the Patriots’ 39-31 come-from-behind Jones 3-pointer. victory over host Lee-Davis in the opening game of a doubleheader Friday. The Patriots trailed until the during halftime,” said Patriots team for the victory, but singled would avenge the girls’ loss. during the first two periods, 12 second mark, when Holman head coach Philip Cobb. “We out junior forward Christa Graf’s Senior guard Irving Jones’ first which featured two ties and four again stepped up and sank one of two foul shots to give the just went back to what has been 24 rebounds and 11 points on 3-pointer gave Lee-Davis the lead changes. The Confederates were Patriots the edge. But an illearly lead, just as Heilig’s had our success all season, and that’s the night as instrumental. In the boys’ game, it initially done in the girls game. But the clinging to a slim lead in the playing defense.” Cobb credited his whole looked as if the Confederates scoring went back-and-forth fourth quarter, helped along by see WAVES, pg. 10

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Taylor, Yellow Jackets drub Virginia Wesleyan By Brad Bess Richmond Times-Dispatch ASHLAND – Michael Taylor is one of seven players who was on the RandolphMacon roster last year, when Virginia Wesleyan ended the Yellow Jackets’ season at Crenshaw Gym in the NCAA Division III Elite 8. He hadn’t forgot about that entering Wednesday’s game against the Marlins, also at Crenshaw in Ashland. Taylor went on to score a career-high 24 points, Daniel Noe added 19 points and 12 rebounds, both career highs, and the Yellow Jackets defeated the Marlins 88-59. Montese Adams added a career-high 12 points for Randolph-Macon, which snapped Virginia Wesleyan’s four-game winning streak. The Yellow Jackets were playing their first game in seven days. Kaelin Poe led the Marlins with 13 points. Tim Jones (Henrico) chipped in 10. “You have HampdenSydney, which is a big rivalry for us, but, after last year, there’s nothing like (playing Virginia Wesleyan),” said Taylor, a 6foot-5 junior. Taylor was the key to an efficient Yellow Jackets offense that overcame a Wesleyan defense that was allowing just 69.7 points per game entering Wednesday. Taylor hit 7 of 11 shots from the field, including a 3-pointer, and went 9 of 10 from the foul line to lead a Randolph-Macon

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advised foul with three seconds left gave the Confederates new life as center Sam Tanner made one of the pair to tie the score

offense that never seemed to take a bad shot. He said his shots came in the rhythm and flow of the offense. “My teammates got me open, then I was able to convert from there,” he said. He went 5 of 7 from the

field in the first half and scored 11 points before the hosts took a 38-32 lead into halftime. Randolph-Macon shot 63 percent as team in the half. The Marlins shot 54.2 percent. At the start of the second half, the efficiency of the Yellow

Jackets’ offense continued while their defensive intensity increased. They started the half on an 18-4 burst to take a 20-point lead and never looked back. Randolph-Macon made shots at a 55.2 percent clip after

halftime while holding Virginia Wesleyan to 29 percent. It finished the game at 58.9 percent and made 8 of 18 attempts from 3-point range, but the second-half defense provided the separation. The Marlins didn’t score

their first second-half basket until more than 4§ minutes into the period. “First-half defense wasn’t great,” first-year RandolphMacon coach Josh Merkel said. “We weren’t super happy with it. We had given up nine layups, we were letting number 33, Poe, get to the rim. “We just challenged them again (at halftime). We showed them that we had only gotten three stops in a row just one time. Our goal is three per half. We showed them we had given up 54 percent (shooting). We talked about guarding the arc. I think we did a good job of that both in the first and second half.” Randolph-Macon held the Marlins to 2-of-13 shooting from behind the arc for the game. The game featured less from two Moores. Macon’s Lamont Moore was tied for highest scoring average in the conference at 18.4. Khory Moore of Virginia Wesleyan was second at 18.1 entering Wednesday. Lamont Moore scored 9 points while Khory Moore scored 7. The ODAC loss was Virginia Wesleyan’s second of the season, leaving them tied with Roanoke at 7-2 atop the conference. Roanoke fell to Randolph in overtime on Wednesday night. The win left RandolphMacon 5-3 in the ODAC. There are four others teams with three conference losses. Brad Bess can be reached at bbess@timesdispatch.com.

again. Just when it looked like the teams would going for another overtime, a Lee-Davis foul on the inbound pass sent Patriot forward Ryan King to the foul line. The home crowd was doing everything possible to distract

him, but King sent both foul shots through the net, killing any hopes of a Lee-Davis victory. Lee-Davis head coach Chad Bishop said youth and inexperience caught up with the Confederates.

“We’ve got to learn how to win,” Bishop said. “We made some mistakes down the stretch and that’s what it comes down to. I’m proud of my guys. They did not quit. They played hard right down to the last second, and we’re going to continue to

get better.” Patrick Henry head coach Randy Anderson complimented the Confederates. “My hat goes off to Coach Bishop and the whole LeeDavis team,” Anderson said. “That game could have gone

either way. But when you’re dealing with a rivalry like that, you expect great games. Those guys made us show what we had inside tonight.” Andrew Spencer can be reached at sports@mechlocal. com.

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Randolph-Macon’s Michael Taylor (15) gets off a jump shot in the Yellow Jackets’ 88-59 win over Virginia Wesleyan at Crenshaw Gymnasium Wednesday. Taylor finished with a career-high 24 points.

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profit plan, and after months of discussion, Ashland drafted a resolution at its Dec. 1 meeting, stating that Ashland Town Council supported the idea of a nonprofit revitalization plan for the theater and proposed the plan transition to the DHCD. On Dec. 28, 2015, the town received a letter from the DHCD expressing that it still had some concerns with the proposed nonprofit plan and that it believes “The proposal, in its current form, would not meet a threshold for funding in a competitive application process.” Since that time, town staff has been working with the DHCD “hand and glove” to figure out how the nonprofit plan could better address some of the concerns laid out by the DHCD, Town Manager Charles Hartgrove said. In its letter to the town, the DHCD listed the items that it feels “vary significantly from the original application” and “do not meet the funding threshold.” These include: z A reduced scope, with regard to the extent of the renovations within the theater building, and because the nonprofit plan does not include the purchase and renovation of the adjacent property. z An outcome that will create fewer and lower-wage jobs due to reliance on volunteers and donated time. A lower increased revenue via taxes by using the 501(c)(3) foundation, which will result in a net budget loss for the project to the town’s finances. z A lack of economic impact compared to the for-profit plan, by utilizing the theater as a community space rather than a tourist destination. z Financial viability due to unrealistically reduced expenses resulting in the theater becoming a long-term liability to the town. Hartgrove and Nora Amos, director of planning and community development, met with DHCD staff on Tuesday, Jan. 5, to discuss the

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The Department of Housing and Community Development has concerns about how the Town of Ashland plans to use a grant to revitalize the Ashland Theater.

concerns expressed in the letter and received further instruction, according to Hartgrove. Amos and Hartgrove have since met with the nonprofit foundation and they are working specifically on the proposed business and operations plan to try and formulate a response to the letter and instructions received. “As we transition from a potential private sector partner to a potential nonprofit entity that changed the dynamics of our grant application HARTGROVE and the awarding of that grant,” Hartgrove said. … “Right now we are very hopeful that we can find the middle path that allows us to continue to work with DHCD and utilize the grant funding if we can.”

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