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Spring is a time of growth and renewal, and this is especially true at Warrenton Dermatology & Skin Therapy Center. This busy dermatology practice continues to grow and reinvent itself as it strives to better serve the Fauquier, Rappahannock, Culpeper, Prince William and Loudoun communities. They are currently adding professional sta in all departments to accommodate more patients and are preparing to open the fi rst Skin Surgery Center for Mohs surgery and skin cancer treatment in our region.
“We try to serve our surrounding communities and build long-term relationships with our patients by keeping up with new technologies and providing the things they need and want locally,” Dr. Juan-Carlos Caballero explained.
The practice o ers cosmetic services like CoolSculpting nonsurgical fat reduction, and MicroNeedling with PRP (Platelet-RichPlasma), which uses the growth factors from a patient’s own blood for skin rejuvenation and to treat certain kinds of hair loss.
This is also why the Board-Certifi ed Dermatologist recently built-out a Skin Surgery Center in the same Warrenton o ce building as his existing practice to provide Mohs surgery locally for skin cancer patients.
This level of expansion requires the addition of specialized providers, and Karem Saund, PA-C recently joined the Warrenton Dermatology team.
She previously worked in a busy D.C. dermatology practice, and enjoys providing Botox injections, laser therapies, and medical dermatology care.
“Dermatology is the medical specialty I personally connect with, because of chronic conditions involving the hair, skin, and nails I’ve experienced since childhood,” she said. “I am proud to bring a passion for both medical and cosmetic dermatology, commitment to evidence-based practice, and positive attitude to the Warrenton Dermatology team.”
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Homeschooling nearly doubles since 2014 nearly doubles since 2014
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With several open seats and uncontested races, there will already be several new faces on the Prince William Board of County Supervisors after November’s elections. Here are the candidates on the ballot. (i) indicates an incumbent
Pete Candland, Republican (i) Danny Funderburk, Democrat
Ruth Anderson, Republican (i) Kenny Allen Boddye, Democrat
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Jeanine Lawson, Republican (i) Maggie Hansford, Democrat
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See SCHOOLS, Page 9 By John McCaslinRappahannock News staffHomeschooling in Rappahannock County has nearly doubled from 2014 to 2019 — from 34 to 62 students, a jump of 82 percent. Meanwhile, of the students who do attend public schools in Rappahannock very few are drop outs, according to new figures.Anestimated 7 percent ofthe coun-ty’s student-age population are now learning their lessons in a home setting, according to new statistics from the Virginia Department of Education.Given the uniqueness of education in Rappahannock County, where unlike much of Virginia the studentpopulation is declining, how much ofa concern is it to the school district, which relies heavily on state funds, that more students are being homeschooled? We put that question in recent days to Dr. Shannon Grimsley, superintendent of RappahannockCounty Public Schools.“Am I concerned about declining enrollment? Of course,” she replied. “We've come a long way with increasing services and programs to our stu-dents and families and that is very hard when you have to make cuts based on enrollment while the state funding formulas continuously hit rural dis-tricts at inequitable proportions. Count to 201 jump o Meanwhile, of the attend p nock very to new figAnes ty’s stu learninging, accor the Virginia Department of EducatioGiven ion in Rappahannunlike much of Virgpopulation is d a concern is hich reliesthat more chooled? W cent days to Dr. Shannerinten unty Publ Am I c ollment? Of course,” she replied. ve come ervices and programs to ourents and families and that is very hard when you hav Station Plaza to become mixed-use development after $19.1M sale
Developers have plans for a large mixed-use development on U.S. 1 with the $19.1 million purchase erties, which represented Grace Street Properties in the purchase. Boosalis said developing the site plan shopping center the company owns, Boosalis said. Grace Street Properties plans to build 2 of the Station Plaza shopping center at the corner with Va. 123 in Woodbridge.
Earlier this month, Grace Street Properties bought the shopping center on 13 acres anchored by Food Lion and BTh rift y and across the busy highway from the VRE and Amtrak station, said George Boosalis, the president of Boosalis Propwill take anywhere from three to fi ve years with construction starting aft er that. Th e development will still have to go through the process of getting permits from the county. Th e owners want to work with the current tenants to see if they want to lease space in the new development or another million square feet for a mixed-used development, which will include retail space for lease. Th e developer wants to work with the county to consider a pedestrian bridge from the development to the VRE and Amtrak station across U.S. 1.
EMILY SIDES The county’s plan for North Wood- esides@insidenova.com bridge calls for increased density in the area near the VRE. Th e Prince William Board of County Supervisors voted 7-0 on Oct. 8 to approve the North Woodbridge plan, which outlines future land use and plans for a town center and urban neighborhoods that will have walkability and access to mass transit, according to
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The Prince William Board of County Supervisors is guaranteed to have at least four new members following the Nov. 5 election. But the decision that voters make at the ballot box will still have major repercussions.
They’ll determine whether three incumbents are able to keep their seats. They’ll decide whether Democrats flip a 6-2 Republican majority. And the decision at the ballot box could change the gender and racial makeup of the board, potentially ushering in a majority of women supervisors and a majority of minority members for a board that was all white and mostly men just nine months ago.
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Supervisor Pete Candland, R-Gainesville, said he doesn’t support the road bond referendum, which will ask voters INSIDE: to approve or deny allowing the county to borrow up to $355 million for transporta» Dumfries voters to weigh region’s fi rst gaming parlor tion projects, including $200 million for either a bypass or to widen Va. Route 28. Candland said the process was politically PAGE 20 motivated, proposed without analysis of which projects would help the most peo» NOV. 1: Next week’s ple and how the real estate property tax paper will include a complete election guide rate will be aff ected. “I’ve asked several times about what this will mean for tax bills,” Candland said. Th e Prince William Board of County Supervisors has a policy to not increase its operating budget more than 3.5% each year while also planning revenue increases for capital projects, such as the $43 million for the expansion of the Adult
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The county’s plan for North Woodbridge calls for increased density in the area near the VRE. Th e Prince William Board of County Supervisors voted 7-0 on Oct. 8 to approve the North Woodbridge plan, which outlines future land use and plans for a town center and urban neighborhoods that will have walkability and access to mass transit, according to
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Child’s remains found in attic of historic home MYSTERY OF CLOVER HILL
ttics are like graveyards, where sentimental treasures are placed in boxes and plastic bags and shoved into dark corners, allowing the painof parting to be postponed for another day. Photo albums and love letters, comic books and cowboy boots, tea sets and violins
— all better forgotten for future generations to brush aside the dust and deal with.Most attic stashes consist of the
By John McCaslin Rappahannock News staff typical family clutter. Some prove valuable if not historic. Then there are those rare finds beneath the rafters and cobwebs that are downright shocking and creepy. As was the case thispast year in the musty attic of Clover Hill on Sperryville Pike, where Eldon Farms’ longtime herdsman Rich Bradley stumbled upon the
— all bettergotten for future generatio to brush aside the dust and deal with.Most attic stashes consist of the
sst year n the musty attic of Clover Hill on Sperryville Pike, where Eldon Farms’ time herdsman Rich Bradley stumbled upon the See MYSTERY, Page ‘Your heart rate goes up, and you immediately start thinking why is this here? What happened?’ 12MYSTERY, Pageheart rate goes up, and you immediately start thinking 12
Celebrating 20 years, Kid Pan Alley looksto a bright futureFounder Paul Reisler has a plan:“We decided we wanted to keep it going past what I can do.” 6
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Health fair to be held in Remington
Get Healthy Fauquier is a community health fair with health information, screenings & activities for all ages in Fauquier and surrounding areas.
The event will be held from 10-2 p.m. on April 30 at the Remington Community Garden, 150 West Bowen Street in Remington.
There will be free screenings for diabetes, cholesterol, hearing, vision and others.
A variety of organizations will be providing information and expertise ranging from dental health, mental health, fi nancial health, to aging services and more.
The Sheri ’s o ce, Fire & Rescue, local hospitals and businesses will host fi tness activities, healthy cooking, fi re & bike safety.
All participants will be entered into a drawing for door prizes.
Remington United Methodist Church, Remington Community Garden, Remington Baptist Church, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Amore Care Health and Wellness & Remington Drug will sponsor the event.
The Culpeper County School Board approved the administrative transfers for the 2022-2023 school year during a March 28 meeting.
Following the resignation of Dr. Felix Addo earlier this month, current principal of Floyd T. Binns Middle School (FTB) Nate Bopp will become the principal of Eastern View High School, e ective July 1.
After stepping up from her current role as assistant principal, Andrea Kilby will be the principal at FTB effective July 1.
Pam Gatewood will return to the role of Assistant Principal at FTB effective July 1 fi lling the position created by Kilby’s promotion.
Khaled El-Nemr will transfer from his current role of assistant principal of FTB to assistant principal of Eastern View High School.
