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Driver of moped killed after being hit by van on 360
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Staff Report news@mechlocal.com HANOVER COUNTY -- A 24-year-old King William man died Friday, Feb. 14, when the moped he was driving was struck in the rear by a van.
According to Sgt. Keeli L. Hill, public information officer, Division 1, Virginia State Police, John Paul Ryan was traveling U.S. 360 westbound on a 2019 Tao Tao Moped when he was hit by William J. Christian, 31, of Aylett, who was driving a 2007 Ford Econoline van.
The fatality took place around 5:30 p.m. about 10 miles west of Route 605 in Hanover County. “Unfortunately, Ryan succumbed to his injuries and died at the scene of the crash,” Hill said. “Christian was wearing his seat belt and did not sustain injuries.”
The crash was investigated with the assistance of the Virginia State Police Crash R e c on s t r u c t i on Team.
Ryan is survived by his mother, Anne Marie Ryan, and a sister, Abbygail Leigh Ryan.
He was preceded in death by his father, Marc Aaron Ryan.
A celebration of JP’s life was held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22, at the Beulah Baptist Church in Aylett. JOHN PAUL RYAN Fish Fry/Crab Cake Fundraiser set
16 The Mechanicsville Local March 4, 2020 Staff Report news@mechlocal.com KING WILLIAM – A Fish Fry/Crab Cake Fundraiser will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, March 20, at American Legion Post #314 at 6250 RichmondTappahannock Hwy. in King William.
Lunch and dinner will be available; eat-in or take-out.
The meal, which costs $10, includes two sides, green beans, cole slaw, potato salad, soda, and dessert. Proceeds will benefit the Food Program & Free Health Clinic, The CornerStone Community Development Center in Aylett.
To pre-order, call 804- 885-0035 or 804076902996 or email: theccdc@gmail.com.
The CornerStone Community Development Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Donations are tax-deductible.
Checks maybe mailed to P.O. Box 68, Aylett, VA 23009.
Pets available for St. Pat’s Riverside Tappahannock recognized for knee and hip replacements
Photos submitted by Regional Animal Shelter The Regional Animal Shelter has healthy dogs, puppies, cats and kittens available for adoption like those seen here. For more information, please call 804-769-4983. 20201 King William Rd. King William, VA 23086.
Schedule of library activities announced
KING WILLIAM – Librarian Carolyn Garner has released the list of programs scheduled this month at the Upper King William Branch Library at 694-J Sharon Rd. in King William. For more information, call 804-769-3731. Yoga for Seniors – 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday, March 10, 17, 24 & 31. Pull up a chair and learn some yoga moves from a certified yoga instructor. Mocktails & Coloring – 12 to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 14, for ages 18 and up. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day early with a little relaxation!
Book Club – 7 to 7:45 p.m. Monday, March 23. Join in for the bi-monthly book discussion at the library. DIY Chalkboards – 12 to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 28. Bring your imagination and artistic talent to make your own chalkboard out of a picture frame. Supplies will be provided. Register online or call the branch to sign up. Family Storytimes – 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, March 4, 11, 18 & 25, 10:30 a.m. To contact Carolyn Garner, email cgarner@ pamunkeylibrary.org or call 804-746-3176. Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com TAPPAHANNOCK – Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield has selected Riverside Tappahannock Hospital as a Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement, part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program.
Blue Distinction Centers are nationally designated health care facilities that show a commitment to delivering highquality patient safety and better health outcomes, based on objective measures that were developed with input from the medical community and leading accreditation and quality organizations.
Facilities designated as Blue Distinction Centers® for Knee and Hip Replacement demonstrate expertise in total knee and total hip replacement surgeries, resulting in fewer patient complications and readmissions.
Designated facilities include hospitals (with and without an onsite Intensive Care Unit) and Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASC). All designated facilities must maintain national accreditation and ASCs are also required to have an advanced orthopedic certification.
Knee and hip replacement procedures remain some of the most commonly performed, elective surgical procedures in the U.S., according to a 2018 study released by the American
Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. In 2014 there were 370,770 total hip replacements and 680,150 total knee replacements.*.
“We are proud to be recognized by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield for meeting the
robust selection criteria for knee and hip replacements set by the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program,” said Liz Martin, vice president and administrator for Riverside Tappahannock Hospital. “This elite designation is a direct reflection of the world-class expertise and compassion demonstrated by our dedicated surgical and medical team members who deliver for our community each and every day.”
The Blue Distinction Specialty Care program has helped patients find quality care in the areas of bariatric surgery, cancer care, cardiac care, cellular immunotherapy, fertility care, gene therapy, knee and hip replacements, maternity care, spine surgery, substance use treatment and recovery.
Research for many of these programs shows that, com
pared to other providers, those designated as Blue Distinction Centers demonstrate higherquality and improved outcomes for patients.
Riverside Walter Reed Hospital and Riverside Doctors’ Hospital Williamsburg also were selected as Blue Distinction Centers for Knee and Hip Replacement.
For more information about the program and for a complete listing of designated facilities, visit www.bcbs.com/ bluedistinction.
Deputies take trio into custody with checks stolen from mailboxes of churches
HANOVER -- A possible mail larceny in progress at a church was investigated on Monday, Feb. 22, by Hanover County Sheriff’s Office deputies in the 8300 block of Atlee Road.
While en route, Sgt. Steve DiLoreto, public information officer for the Sheriff’s Office, said deputies were advised that a church member reported a suspicious vehicle parked by the church’s mailbox for an inordinate amount of time.
The suspect’s vehicle was intercepted by deputies. During the course of the investigation, checks belonging to Hanover County churches were recovered from the vehicle. The occupants of the vehicle were arrested (one adult male and two male juveniles).
The following warrants were obtained: Marius Vaduva (25 years old, Baltimore, Maryland) Larceny of bank notes, three VADUVA HCSO, HCPS issues warning about fraudulent solicitations for HHS athletics Staff Report news@mechlocal.com
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HANOVER – The Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office and Hanover County Public Schools have been informed that a group is fraudulently soliciting local businesses to sponsor Hanover High School athletics. According to Sgt. Steve DiLoreto, public information officer, Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office, the email indicates that, for $475, sponsors will have their business advertised on t-shirts, concession cups and banners at the school sporting events. It was confirmed with the school, this business is not affiliated in any way with the school division. The Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate this matter. Do not provide any financial or personal information to any group or organization with which you are not familiar.
Any information about this, or other fraudulent activity, may be reported to the Sheriff’s Office at 804-365- 6140 or the Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers at 804-780- 1000. Citizens also can download the “P3 Tips” app for their mobile devices to submit their tip. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.
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Additionally, once rides are booked, riders can get notifications via text or phone call about their upcoming ride so they rest assured knowing the status of their trips.
Rides are available to residents between 7:30 a.m. through 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. All rides are direct, non-stop and a flat rate of $6 for one-way trips.
“Roundtrip has been a valuable partner as we build this service for our community,” said Hanover Community Resources Administrator, Lisa Adkins. “The team of professionals has been extremely responsive and is focused on administrative details. Their technology allows us to view trip details and run a variety of utilization reports for ‘real time’ oversight.”
“We believe that this new specialized transportation program will make a big difference for many of our residents,” said Deputy County Administrator Jim Taylor. “Hanover County has identified the need for specialized transportation for some time, and it’s exciting to see a new service taking shape.” Roundtrip has been working throughout the state of Virginia for the past few years. In 2017, Roundtrip first partnered with GRTC serving Richmond residents and Henrico County residents. Since then, Roundtrip launched with neighboring Chesterfield County, one of Virginia’s largest counties, and now, Hanover County.
“It is great to see the innovative mobility options that counties in Virginia have put in place on behalf of the growing needs of their communities,” said Ankit Mathur, CTO of Roundtrip and Virginia resident of over 30 years. “Working with Hanover County is a privilege and we are happy to make a positive impact on the everyday living for residents in the community.”
Roundtrip is doing more than expanding access to care; we are changing how people manage their health in their everyday lives. As we address social determinants of health and aging in place, Roundtrip is driven to deliver engaged and empowered transportation experiences for our riders. Together, Hanover DASH and Roundtrip are driving better health outcomes with flexible mobility options built with the riders’ trip in mind.
Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.
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