Warrenton Lifestyle Magazine April 2019 by Warrenton Lifestyle Magazine

APRIL 2019

SPECIAL NEEDS AWARENESS & RESOURCES ISSUE

including: our first-ever disAbility Resources Guide

SOUTHERN FAUQUIER SPOTLIGHT THE INN AT KELLYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S FORD

Can a dog enhance the life of a special needs child?...

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THE FRESH PROGRAM ENCOURAGING HEALTHY LIFESTYLES IN OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY IN FAUQUIER COUNTY THE AFROAMERICAN HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION OF FAUQUIER COUNTY MUSEUM

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id you know — I did not — that autism, a developmental disability that affects a person’s ability to communicate and interact with others, affects one in 59 children? Prior to working on this issue with Susan McCorkindale, our Haymarket and Gainesville Lifestyles editor, autism is something I confess I did not know much about. It is not something that I personally have any experience with, but many others in our community are affected by it. With this issue, we hope to bring awareness of autism to those who aren’t familiar with it, and assistance by providing resources to families living with it. A big thank you to Susan for taking the lead with this special section that will mean so much to our community, and to all those who shared their knowledge and stories with us. In the center of the magazine you’ll find our first-ever disAbility Resources Guide. Created by both the Arc of Greater Prince William and the Arc of North Central Virginia, this incredible tool bursts with information on advocacy organizations, community supports, recreation options, transition services, and more. In addition to the Guide, find other articles about autism and disabilities in this issue. Get to know a local young adult with autism, Joanna Hughes, who views herself as differently-abled, not dis-abled. Read about college opportunities for students with autism, how pets can assist with autism treatment, and much more within these pages. In fact, there was so much information on this subject that we couldn’t fit it all in print, so there will be a lot more on our website in April. Stop by and visit us at piedmontlifestyle.com! Beyond autism, we have others helping to bring awareness and health to our community. The FRESH Program (Fauquier Reaches for Excellence in School Health) is working to bring nutrition, healthy eating, and exercise to our schools to educate children about healthy lifestyles. Our Southern Fauquier Spotlight this issue is the Inn at Kelly’s Ford, and other features include the Afro-American History Museum in The Plains and a nostalgic look back to Warrenton’s spring carnivals in the 1940s and ‘50s. And now that spring is officially here, parents know that it’s high time to start thinking about summer plans for their children. Take a look at our special advertising section for private schools and summer camps toward the end of the magazine, and look forward to the approaching warmer weather!

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contents 06 Families 4Fauquier

08 Sensory Story Time At the Fauquier County Library BY LISA PAVLOCK

12 Design 101 Kids doing the decorating? BY YARON LINETT

26 A Look Back The Warrenton Carnival

Dogs and Autism

BY JOE AUSTIN

Can they help?

30 Southern Fauquier Spotlight The Inn at Kelly’s Ford BY WENDY MARTIN SHUMA

Anxiety There is help out there BY MICHELLE KELLEY

18 Colonoscopies 101 Why they’re important BY FAUQUIER HEALTH

20 Fitness: H2Go Tips for effective hydration BY JARED NEITERS

24 Fauquier’s FRESH Program Promoting a culture of health and wellness BY WILL SCARING

BY KAREN PEAK

50 The Arc of North Central Virginia

A Small Organization with a Big Mission BY ROBIN EARL

SPECIAL NEEDS AND AUTISM SPECIAL SECTION

34 Through Her Eyes Joanna Hughes on living with Autism BY HANNAH SAMLALL

38 Higher Education Yes, those with special needs can succeed in college BY ROBIN EARL AND FRANNIE BARNES

54 Navigating the Virginia Waiver System Q&A with Lucy Beadnell of the Arc of Northern Virginia

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58 Our Country’s African American Heritage The Afro-American Historical Association of Fauquier County Museum BY GARY CARROLL

ON THE COVER: Connor Peak and his dog Foster, photographed by Kara Thorpe at Rady Park.

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Let’s Volunteer Day with Families4Fauquier April 6, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Organized by the PATH Volunteer Hub, Let’s Volunteer Day is a single day when volunteers from all over our community unite in a day of service. On this day Families4Fauquier will be filling 9,000+ easter eggs and taking donations for our Annual Community Easter Egg Round Up. Make an impact in your community and join us in our preparations at Verdun Adventure Bound, 17044 Adventure Bound Trail, Rixeyville from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Please let us know you’ll be coming by responding to our opportunity listing at letsvolunteer.org

Check back with us for the date of our Annual Community Easter Egg Round Up! Fauquier County Parks and Recreation Trucks and More April 27, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. We will be hosting a play area with lots of toy trucks at the Fauquier County Parks & Recreation Trucks & More event at the Vint Hill Community Center. This is fun for the whole family!

Summer Camps and Vacation Bible Schools It’s that time of the year again! We are currently taking Summer Camp and Vacation Bible School submissions for our website as a resource for families in our community. Please email us your camp information by June 15th to Families4Fauquier@gmail.com. Submissions are added in the order we receive them. Send them early for the best exposure! JOIN OUR MAILING LIST OR BECOME A CHARTER MEMBER AND GET INVOLVED TODAY! Families 4 Fauquier is your link to family resources in Fauquier County and beyond. F4F is committed to strengthening and enriching the lives of children and families that live right here in our own community. For additional information about joining our membership program, receiving our monthly community newsletter or any of the events listed above please visit our website at www.families4fauquier.com or email us at info@families4fauquier.com. We now offer monthly advertising, website sponsorships and community event sponsors. If your organization has an interest in helping to support our community projects, events and programs please contact us today because together we can make a difference in little ways that can add up big!

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story time for the spectrum BY LISA PAVLOCK, FAUQUIER COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY

ibrary story times are fun-filled programs comprised of reading books, singing songs, making music, and playing with friends. Story times help children build early literacy skills while learning social skills. Being read to is widely recognized as an important building block to early literacy and ultimately, lifelong success. Even the American Academy of Pediatrics has weighed in on the value of reading to young children as a way to develop school readiness, and recommends reading aloud to infants from birth. Story times are an easy way for parents and caregivers to expose their children to books, songs and music. However, some children are overwhelmed by large groups, can’t tolerate loud noise, are anxious about change, or are non-verbal. For these children and their parents, story time is not always fun, and parents who have a child with autism or other special needs often avoid story time, worried about how others will react to their child.

A different kind of story time In 2017, a library patron asked if the library could offer a story time accessible to children with autism and special needs. Library Assistant Ellen Richmond-Hearty, a former teacher of the deaf and hard of hearing, and retired Fauquier County Public School teacher, took up the challenge. Turning to the internet, Ms. Richmond-Hearty learned that many libraries offer “sensory story times” to meet the needs of children with autism and special needs. She visited a sensory story time at a Fairfax County Public Library, completed online training, and met with Fauquier County Public School preschool providers to better understand how to structure a sensory story time. She proposed adding a sensory story time to the library’s lineup of story time activities. Friends of the Fauquier Library stepped in to provide funding to purchase the necessary supplies, and within weeks the plan to offer the new story time was in place. In April 2018 the first Sensory Story Time was held, to the delight of parents and children alike.

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Lend a hand, spark a change. Join us for the third annual Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Volunteer Day on Saturday, April 6. Collaborating with area nonprofits, the PATH Volunteer Hub is hosting a community-wide day of volunteering where you choose the impact you want to make. All ages are welcome, and there are opportunities for groups and individuals. How much can we do in one day? Visit letsvolunteer.org to register!

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What to expect The Fauquier County Library Sensory Story Time is similar to typical story times, with adaptations. It is designed to meet the needs of children on the autism spectrum or with other developmental disabilities, but siblings and other children are also welcome. The size of the group is intentionally kept small, with registration required. Children who have difficulty sitting still, cry, need to walk around the room, or need a fidget toy to stay calm are warmly accepted. “We prefer Sensory Story Time because it allows for the much needed movement for our daughter, who has some sensory seeking behaviors. They do activities related to the featured books in between that are very much needed, allowing her to participate fully during circle time and learn,” said Willette Trevis, whose five-year-old daughter Madison attends Sensory Story Time. Each story time follows a familiar routine, beginning with an opening song that includes each participant’s name. A picture schedule showing each element of the story time is posted at the top of a flannel board. As each step of the schedule is completed, the picture is removed and the children can see which activity is next. This enables children to handle transitions more easily. Children sit on carpet squares that help them have a sense of space and have small stuffed animals to hold if desired. Richmond-Hearty carefully chooses books for Sensory Story Time. “I look for books with clear, attractive pictures, few words or short sentences on the page, sing-able or rhyming text, and opportunities for the children to interact with the story,” said Richmond-Hearty. An experienced sign language instructor, RichmondHearty uses sign language simultaneously with books, songs and flannel stories. Because the group is small, there are enough flannel pieces to go around and time for each child to place their piece on the board. Richmond-Hearty often gives the children an opportunity to interact with the story, such as practicing their animal sounds while reading The Seals on the Bus or imitating the movement of construction vehicles while reading Tip Tip Dig Dig. Movement is an integral part of Sensory Story Time. Songs, shakers, and scarves add to the fun, but also help children learn body parts, recognize colors and practice numbers. A special closing song includes bubbles blown individually for each child. When story time is over, children have time to play with the provided toys while parents share stories and offer advice and support to each other. The response to Sensory Story Time has been overwhelmingly positive and parents of older children soon requested an additional sensory story time for slightly older children. In response, School-Age Sensory Fun was launched in February. Sensory Story Time and School-Age Sensory Fun are offered at the Warrenton central library on the third Saturday of each month. Registration is required; call (540) 422-8500 ext. 6864 to register or for additional information. ❖

sensory story time favorites: AGES 2 - 6 Dig, Dump, Roll by Sally Sutton A Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats Dog’s Colorful Day by Emma Dodd From Head to Toe by Eric Carle Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes by Eric Litwin AGES 7 - 10 Rocking in My School Shoes by Eric Litwin In The Tall, Tall Grass by Denise Fleming Cat’s Colors by Jane Cabrera Bark, George by Jules Feiffer Move Over, Rover by Karen Beaumont

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OUR CHILD IS VERY HARD ON THE WALLS. IS THERE ANYTHING THAT CAN BE DONE ABOUT CRAYON AND MARKER? We’re going to assume that “very hard on our walls” means that simple cleaning is not going to cut it. With that in mind, it may be worth having the walls covered with a commercial grade vinyl wallcovering or repainting with something that will hold up better. A vinyl paper designed to withstand the rigors of a hotel hallway should stand a chance against your kids. If you decide to paint, select a paint that’s “scrubbable.” Typically, the higher the sheen level a paint has, the more durable and easier to clean it is. Another plus is that there are many options that tout one coat coverage as well. Store the remainder of the paint in a safe place and you can touch up as needed.

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Like the old gag of shoving everything into a closet before company comes, you can “shove” everything into designated storage. We’re parents, we know the fantasy of getting the kids to put their things away by themselves is just that. In a family room, storage ottomans are a great option. In a playroom we like low cabinets with cubbies that are designed to hold cloth cube-shaped boxes. They come in a variety of colors and because they’re cloth, they hold more. In a room with a window seat or built in bench, we always suggest using the void created under the seat as storage. You can fit a ton of stuff in this modern-day toy box.

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ife can be tough at times, but for someone with anxiety, it can quickly become overwhelming and unmanageable. Nearly everyone experiences anxiety from time to time: feeling nervous before public speaking or taking an exam is considered normal. However, when mild to moderate anxiety turns into excessive worry, stress, and a tendency to obsess over past events, the future, and everyday activities, then it is considered an â&#x20AC;&#x153;anxiety disorder.â&#x20AC;? Anxiety is the number one reason that brings a person into counseling. Yes, it is that common. The majority of my clients (both children and adults) are dealing with some form of anxiety. Some, sadly, may have been struggling with it for years.

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There is no simple reason to explain why people develop anxiety. For most, there is a combination of reasons that include personality type (the people pleaser, the peacemaker, and the sensitive personality being the most vulnerable), negative thought patterns, difficult life experiences, and physical health. Anxiety rarely travels alone. Many people with anxiety also struggle with other issues such as depression, ADD, and relationships difficulties. Someone with anxiety is likely feeling ashamed, hoping their anxiety will just disappear on its own or go unnoticed. More often than not, though, anxiety lingers as an unwanted guest. It’s common for an individual struggling with anxiety to also struggle with negative thinking patterns. Sadly, so many are extremely self critical for having anxiety and not being able to “fix” themselves. Anxiety is something to be understood, not something to be judged. A medical doctor or a mental health professional should be the one to diagnose anxiety. Reach out to someone you trust. If you feel you cannot manage your anxiety independently, then there is no shame in talking to your physician or a mental health professional about different options to better manage the problem. Seeking professional care

“ANXIETY IS SOMETHING TO BE UNDERSTOOD, NOT SOMETHING TO BE JUDGED.” when struggling with a mental health issue is just as important as going to a doctor for a physical illness. The good news is that anxiety is treatable. Treatment options can include medication but should also include counseling and mindfulness training for maximum benefit. You must face your anxiety and learn to deal with it to get better. When you push your difficult emotions into the subconscious, they only grow stronger and will eventually resurface. Partner with a licensed counselor who will help you to explore the root of your anxiety and develop a customized plan for anxiety management. Counseling does not have to be a long term investment; even a couple of sessions can make a big difference in helping individuals understand and manage their anxiety. There are some great counselors in and around the Warrenton area. Look for someone who has a speciality in anxiety and remember to interview a potential counselor to ensure a good fit. ❖

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TYPES OF ANXIETY Anxiety is different for everyone but there are common types: GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER (GAD): feeling anxious most of the time on most days, worrying about a lot of different things for at least 6 months. SOCIAL ANXIETY: having an intense fear of being criticized, embarrassed or humiliated. This can occur in everyday situations, speaking in public, eating in public or making small talk. PANIC DISORDER: experiencing intense, overwhelming and uncontrollable feelings of anxiety combined with physical symptoms. Someone experiencing a panic attack may have shortness of breath, chest pains, and excessive perspiration.

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Take small steps of bravery. Any small step toward facing and dealing with your anxiety should be celebrated.

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colorectal cancers have been on the decline for more than a decade, thanks in large part to effective colonoscopy screenings that can detect the disease in its early stages. “Colonoscopies are vital to improving our ability to find colorectal cancer quickly and early, which makes the disease much easier to treat,” says Ben Wampler, MD. “This simple procedure also aids in prevention, as we have the ability to identify and remove colorectal polyps before they become cancerous in the first place.” Another reason that colonoscopies are so important is because the early stages of colon cancer often do not come with symptoms. Still, you should see your doctor if you have any of these warning signs: • Bleeding from the rectum • Blood in the stool or in the toilet after a bowel movement • Change in your bowel habits, including diarrhea or constipation or a change in the consistency of your stool

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Persistent cramping or discomfort in the lower abdomen • An urge to have a bowel movement when the bowel is empty • Constipation or diarrhea that lasts for more than a few days • Decreased appetite • Nausea or vomiting • Unintentional weight loss While these symptoms can also be indicative of other health conditions, your doctor can help you get to the root of the issue and determine the underlying cause. Fortunately, colonoscopies are an easier procedure than many people realize. You will likely be given pain medication and a sedative shortly before to minimize discomfort, and the procedure typically takes approximately 30 minutes. During that time, any polyps found will be removed by the doctor and tissue samples will be sent for a biopsy. “We recommend that everyone talk to their doctor about their colorectal cancer risks and discuss when a colonoscopy could be right for them,” Dr. Wampler says. “The benefits can be tremendous – and even life-saving.” You can also be proactive when it comes to prevention in other ways. Living a healthy lifestyle that includes daily exercise, a healthy diet, maintaining a healthy weight, limiting your alcohol intake and eliminating smoking can reduce your risk for colorectal and many other forms of cancer. Knowing your family’s medical history is also important, as a history of the disease in your immediate family puts you at a higher risk. Contact Fauquier Health at 540-316-DOCS or visit www.fauquierhealth.orgto learn more about colorectal cancer, Dr. Wampler, and to schedule your colonoscopy today. ❖

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he primary way the human body disperses heat is through sweat. Capillaries transport water droplets (and salts) to your skin, where they evaporate, taking heat with them. For athletes, this is tremendously important because of the heat generated during exercise. In fact, about 75 percent of the energy generated during exercise ends up being converted to heat. In maintaining optimal performance, the harder you go, the more you sweat. And when your body begins to run low on fluid for cooling, performance diminishes. Fatigue isn’t the only side effect of dehydration. Serious dehydration can disrupt normal body functions and can result in heat stroke.

The sweat that comes to the surface of your skin transports electrolytes with it. That white film that develops on clothes during exercise is comprised primarily of sodium, chloride, potassium, magnesium, and calcium. Each of these components has different properties and contributes to performance in different ways, and each is lost at different rates depending on the individual. While the body stores each of these sweat components, replenishing those stores is crucial for performance. Not only is water insufficient for effective hydration, but too much water can have a negative effect and deplete electrolytes at a higher rate. Effective hydration involves drinking before, during, and after activity. It

“In certain conditions, fluid losses can approach half a gallon an hour.” Fluid intake needs vary by person, of course, but almost all of us are perpetually slightly dehydrated. Sweat levels can vary greatly too, by individual and based on factors like heat, humidity, intensity of exercise, and individual fitness level. In certain conditions, fluid losses can approach half a gallon an hour. As fluid loss increases, blood volume decreases. This not only strains your heart, lungs and brain, but in athletes it also reduces your body’s ability to deliver oxygen to muscles. Losing 2% of your body weight in fluid (common during prolonged activity) can decrease aerobic capacity by nearly 20%. This is problematic because the more fluid you lose, the less ability you have to sweat.

may seem simple, but in the day or two before exercise or an event, consuming fluids at a slightly higher rate than normal is a good idea. You don’t want to force yourself to drink so much that you gain substantial “water weight” and bloat your stomach, though. Avoiding the common state of mild dehydration is the goal. Drinking too much will lead to the inconvenience of more frequent bathroom visits, without providing any performance advantage. During exercise, the goal is to consume fluids to the point that you lose no more than 2% of your body weight. This can take some experimentation (including weighing yourself before and after exercise) in order to find the balance. The American

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TIPS FOR MORE EFFECTIVE HYDRATION Start your day with 8oz of water. It’s an easy amount to consume and can keep you ahead of the game.

Keep a bottle with you. Having access to water or a sports drink throughout the day can help you avoid that perpetual, mild dehydration. Something with a “sports cap” makes it even more convenient.

College of Sports Medicine recommends “drinking as much as possible” while not forcing fluids down and causing a sloshy stomach (or gaining weight). It’s important to consume more than just water to avoid depleting electrolyte stores, which can become dangerous (and in rare cases, fatal).

The best bet is a drink high in electrolytes, with some carbohydrates. This will help both to hydrate and fuel your workout. After exercise, it’s recommended you replace 1.2 to 1.5 times the weight lost during the effort. This calculation is relatively easy - a pint of fluid is roughly a

Drink cool drinks. If the beverage is cool on a hot day, you’ll be more apt to consume it. Insulated bottles and cups make it convenient to keep your drink cool.

Find something you like. If it tastes good, you’re more likely to drink it. Studies have shown that a slightly sweetened drink will result in higher consumption rates.

pound. You don’t want to rush this consumption because the rapid increase in blood volume will promote urination, which increases the risk of hyponatremia, a dangerous condition more commonly known as water intoxication. Post-exercise drinks should include electrolytes, carbohydrates, and protein. ❖

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Fauquier’s FRESH Program: Promoting a Culture of Health and Wellness BY WILL SCARING

here’s something fascinating about the idea that a relatively simple building can have a significant impact upon the people of the town and surrounding area. The Warrenton Community Center is one such place. It is the home of many community outreach programs including FRESH, Fauquier Reaches for Excellence in School Health. From this humble and historic home, the FRESH program team works to create a culture of health and wellness for students, staff, and the community. The program,

fitness. Her background as a schoolteacher is apparent in her speech and her desire to see students succeed and lead healthy lives. She likes to put an emphasis on the importance of a project like this, and how it needs to grow organically from the community’s desire to make healthy changes. Jessica Lesefka, FRESH Program Coordinator, while quieter, equally supports the program’s goals and objectives. She spoke about all the activities being offered through FRESH’s efforts highlighting FRESH clubs. “This pillar of the program offers free clubs to students. This way, any child is able to experience a health

Kettle Run High School Cooking Club. This club focuses on making healthy afterschool snacks, learning how to read nutrition labels, and safely practicing proper cooking skills. Pioctured are students making omelets in a bag with fresh veggies. The club is lead by Kathryn Kiser, Family and Consumer Sciences teacher.

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centered extracurricular, regardless of their parents’ ability to pay.” Ms. Lesefka elaborated further, “This year FRESH hired a Volunteer and Club Coordinator, Kristin Weinzapfel, who works with school personnel to organize clubs throughout

crops, which include zucchini, cantaloupe, apples, cucumbers, and sweet potatoes. Ms. Ortiz visits the schools in the county to teach the cafeteria workers how to prepare these foods. She’s very active in trying to get the children more exposure to foods in their unprocessed states. She also develops student approved recipes for the school nutrition staff to increase fruit and vegetable intake among students. “It’s a lot of work to cook from scratch as well as time consuming to processes whole, fresh produce. With increased cooking from fresh vs. canned or frozen, cafeteria staff have to rearrange their production schedule. For so many years across the nation, school food has been a standard ‘heat and serve’ model. It’s also sometimes tricky to get these fruits and veggies into a state that the kids will enjoy, especially if they’re picky eaters.” Ortiz went on to say that despite any snags she may run into during day-to-day management of

all 20 Fauquier schools and ensure they meet FRESH guidelines.” Two goals of the clubs include providing students with opportunities to learn more about fitness, cooking, and gardening and also to increase students’ desire to continue these healthy activities throughout their lifetime. Examples of FRESH funded clubs include running, sports, cooking, and gardening. Natalie Ortiz, FRESH Chef and a professional chef by trade, puts a lot of effort into her portion of the program: food and nutrition. Ms. Ortiz began as a personal

chef and caterer, classically trained at culinary school until FRESH hired her to run the nutrition portion of their project. The program that Ms. Ortiz put together is specifically designed to focus on Virginia’s

the project, she enjoys her work very much: “When I hear the students say that they like something that they didn’t think they would like in our lunch time tastings, or hearing parents excited that their child is excited to eat healthy – that’s really encouraging for me.” Ms. Ortiz isn’t the only member of the group concerned with nutrition. Members of the Master Gardeners community are also affiliated with the program, and they come in to occasionally speak about gardening and how to properly cultivate homegrown vegetables. These Master Gardeners oftentimes volunteer with FRESH’s taste testing labs and teach about fruits and vegetables to interested students. Ms. Pulver is particularly proud of the FRESH Fitness Integration Team

Specialists (FITS) who work with teachers to add movement to the instruction of core subjects. The experience serves to keep students active and engaged in the classroom, reinforcing the lessons learned by getting kids more physically active. Rather than pull new people from across the county or from outside the schools to come in and teach about nutrition, wellness, and fitness, FRESH instead trains educators that are already working in our public school system to incorporate fitness and nutrition into their lesson plans for the day. “Sometimes this could be something as small as getting the kids to perform jumping jacks or pushups to answer a math question…we’ve found that it gets the children moving during the school day and they also enjoy it,” said Ms. Pulver. The standard of learning is the same with the added stimulation of physical activity which aids in learning and a game for a bit of fun. Fauquier County FITS include Joseph Royston (JR), Tracy Riedel, Susan Payne, and Ashley Osburn. While most of the efforts have been put into elementary school, middle school appearances have also begun in schools like Warrenton Middle School. Not only that, but there are also Adaptive Physical Education efforts put into place to assist disabled students by Maya Sivels, a FITS specializing in Adaptive Physical Education. All across the county, FRESH is broadening its reach to include everyone - a little bit at a time. The FRESH team invests so much time and effort into this program for the community that it’s reminiscent of a gardener planting seeds for the future harvest. All we have to do is wait for those seeds to take root. ❖

Bradley Elementary School All Sports Club. Lead by Bria Grumbacher, 4th Grade teacher and assisted by Libby Busenlehner, Instructional Assistant and FRESH Wellness Leader. Each session students explore different sports such as running, tennis, bowling, and track and field. The FITS Program at Greenville Elementary: students doing a plank exercise in Mrs. Isom’s 3rd grade class. Cedar Lee Middle School Tennis Club, lead by Ameer Vincent, 8th grade math teacher. This club provides Warrenton Middle School Cooking Club, lead by Judy Charboneau, math teacher at Warrenton an opportunity for students to learn the basic skills and rules of tennis. Middle School. Pictured are students enjoying mini sweet potato tarts, a healthy alternative to sweet potato casserole during the holiday.

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Down Memory Lane: Warrenton Firemen’s Carnivals

BY JOE AUSTIN

In 1930, the first Firemen’s Carnival was held in Warrenton. These carnivals were a significant source of income for the fire department, and continued as such for the next 60 years or so. But as the town grew, the old ways faded, and carnival revenue has since been replaced by a combination of public funding, private donations, and commercial income. Firemen’s carnivals were not unique to Warrenton, since most of the towns in this area had volunteer fire companies and held carnivals of their own. A very few still remain nearby. In Warrenton, the carnival was a two-day event, mainly in the evenings at the end of the workday, but in later years, when the kid rides were added, there was a scaleddown version on Saturday afternoon just for the mothers and kids.

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rowing up in the small town that Warrenton was in the 1940s and ‘50s, where many still had a vegetable garden in their backyard or raised chickens, entertainment was hard to come by. There was no TV; the most excitement a young boy could expect was watching the train coming in to the nearby rail yard station. Therefore, such events as a springtime parade and carnival after a cold and dreary house-confining winter became rather significant to us kids, as well as to the adults, and created many fond memories of our Warrenton childhoods.

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The carnival’s parades always kicked off the celebrations and were held on the first day, Friday, with the intent of drawing the spectators to the carnival grounds. The parades were similar to others still held today, other than the fact that the floats were a little more home-spun and some were being pulled by horses. This being horse country, there was no shortage of riders on horseback, either a contingent from one of the local hunt clubs or a ‘cowboy’ dressed in an outfit reminiscent of Roy Rogers or Hopalong Cassidy. There were always a few high school bands in the lineup, and most of the floats were simple, many being your average flatbed farm wagons decorated with yards of colored crepe paper and sponsored

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by a local business. A regular parade participant was Smokey the Bear. The local state forest ranger would put on the bear costume and hat, as depicted on the fire prevention posters, and wave to the crowd from a fire truck or on a float depicting a fire-ravaged forest scene, grabbing the crowd’s attention by throwing candy to the kids. Fortunately for us kids, a lot of the floats had the people on them throwing candy to the crowds, so we were constantly scrambling to pick up as much as we could before the teenagers and grownups beat us to all the sweet stuff. Since we were smaller, we had better luck because we could scoot between all the legs of the people in the crowd. As a boy, I loved it when the fire trucks let off their sirens as they were passing, whereas my little sister Dru always had to cover her ears. The carnival parade, like all the town parades, would start at the firehouse on Main Street in the center of town, between Rhodes Drug Store and the Presbyterian Church. Positions for each participant – float, band, fire truck, etc. – would be indicated back along Main Street and the side streets by numbers painted on the blacktop. The parade route, densely populated with townsfolk on both sides, went down Main Street onto Waterloo Street until it reached the carnival grounds at a vacant lot on Chestnut Street across from the graveyard- amazingly, that lot is still mostly vacant today. As the town and carnival grew through the years, its location was changed to the horse show grounds on Shirley Avenue at the end of Green Street.

The Carnival The rides – swings, merrygo-round, Ferris wheel, kiddy rides - were provided and run by a crew that traveled around from carnival to carnival. Only in our later years, when we

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being behind the counter, selling hamburgers and Pepsi Cola to customers. Once, they even let me flip hamburgers at the grill. The local, now long-gone, Pepsi Cola bottling plant would sponsor a booth that was a favorite of the young men with their girls, where they had a chance of winning a prize for their date. The ring toss consisted of a large array of empty glass soda bottles (Pepsi Cola of course) in their regular wooden carry-crates in the center, enclosed by a surrounding table from which one could throw wooden rings that were just large enough to go over the neck of a bottle. It was really quite a challenge, readily accepted by the young men. It made a lot of money for the fire department, and by the end of each evening there were quite a few happy young girls to be seen in the crowd, carrying a large stuffed animal and accompanied by a smiling young man.

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t was love at first sight. “My father saw this property was up for auction and his jaw dropped; he said, ‘It looks magical,’” says Omar Aizaz, the current general manager of the Inn at Kelly’s Ford. The family acquired the resort in November 2017, taking over from Bill and Linda Willoughby who established the Inn and operated it for 18 years. The Aizaz family is committed to continuing to offer magical experiences for guests of the resort, and continuing the Willoughby’s emphasis on sharing the property with the community. The Inn at Kelly’s Ford is so much more than just a luxurious place to get away. It truly celebrates all that Fauquier County has to offer, from elegant accommodations to both pub fare and fine dining cuisine to local history to the enjoyment of the land and the outdoors. The sprawling 138-acre property is nestled in the southern Fauquier landscape just a short drive from Warrenton down Route 29, and offers a comprehensive experience to delight those of all ages and from all walks of life. Not only can guests have a luxurious getaway while staying in one of the Inn’s 10 suites, they can take part in activities like horseback riding, carriage rides, canoeing down the Rappahannock River, bike riding, or camping on the scenic property. Kelly’s Ford also offers two wedding event spaces that have attracted brides and grooms from all over the area for almost two decades. The Inn was established in 2000 by the Willoughbys, who purchased the massive property, restored the 18th-century main house, and added several additional features including several cottages, the two wedding reception areas, an events center, the equestrian center, and a campground. Aizaz states that “Linda Willoughby had a strong vision for the Inn and wanted the property to be for the community. They built it from

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the ground up and ran the property for 18 years. Mrs. Willoughby was very helpful in the transition and still lives a couple houses down from the Inn.” The Aizaz family has a background managing commercial properties, so managing the Inn has presented a new and interesting opportunity. Omar and his wife and two children moved from Baltimore, Maryland, to Culpeper in December 2017 to run the Inn. There was a grand reopening of the Inn in March 2018. The property at Kelly’s Ford and the surrounding areas are rich in Civil War history. The Battle of Kelly’s Ford, also known as the Battle of Kellysville or Kelleysville, took place on March 17, 1863. This battle set the stage for the battle at nearby Brandy Station and other cavalry actions in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, later in the summer of 1863. The Battle of Kelly’s Ford marked the first time Confederate cavalrymen had not defeated their Union opponents, giving the Union cavalry confidence. Among the mortally wounded at Kelly’s Ford was Maj. John Pelham, a highly respected Confederate artillerist. Confederate General J.E.B. Stuart wrote of Pelham after the battle, “The gallant Pelham—so noble, so true—will be mourned by the nation.” Today, an onsite restaurant at the Inn at Kelly’s Ford, Pelham’s Pub, is named after this Civil War soldier who fought so valiantly in the battle. The Pub is a local watering hole in the downstairs area of the main house, and locals can be found gathering together to share a game of pool or a friendly drink.

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On the walls of the pub, you’ll find photos of Maj. Pelham, artifact displays from the Battle of Kelly’s Ford, and maps of how the troops positioned themselves on that famous day in 1863. You can enjoy a wide variety of fare served at the Pub, including a crab dip appetizer, a variety of salads, build-your-own burger, maple-bourbon salmon, or prime rib. In addition to Pelham’s Pub, the Inn boasts a more formal dining room located in the main level of the house which serves French and contemporary American cuisine. Outside of the main house, the Inn has several cottages, most named after Confederate war heroes. The Grant Suite, one of the cottages, has a full king-size bed, a queen-size pullout bed, a large bathroom with a Jacuzzi tub, marble bathroom floors, a stone fireplace, a wet bar, terry cloth robes, and a terrace overlooking horses grazing in the pasture. Other unique accommodations include a loft over the barn and the Silo Suite, a silo that has been converted into a two-level room equipped with all the modern amenities and a spiral staircase. Omar explains, “The Silo Suite is the most popular. When brides get married, I give them the Silo Suite. It’s unique. Regarding the cottages, people have their own preferences. Some of them are more masculine, while others are contemporary. They all have the same layout, but they have different decor.” The Inn attracts many different types of people. “Some want to get away from their corporate jobs and experience the countryside and see the horses. They enjoy taking in the

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scenery or foliage,” Omar explains. Many brides look to the Inn to have their dream wedding. The Inn has two facilities that can accommodate a large or small wedding. Ripley Hall, the smaller of the two facilities, can entertain 125 to 150 wedding guests, while the Grand Arena can accommodate a large wedding with up to 400 guests. The Inn offers brides and grooms several packages that include the venue, chairs and tables, and a two-night stay in one of their spacious cottages. Brides have the option of arriving to the ceremony in a horse-drawn carriage. Jamie and John Nichols were married at the Inn in the fall of 2008. They wanted a small, outside wedding and decided to have their ceremony by the fountain outside Ripley Hall. Jamie recalls, “It was just so gorgeous. We looked at having a beach wedding or a celebration at a vineyard. But when we looked up Kelly’s Ford, we just fell in love.” The Nichols held their rehearsal dinner at Pelham’s Pub, a perfect gathering place to celebrate with family and friends. They then stayed in the Lee Cottage over their wedding weekend, and Jamie says, “For the next few years, we came back to the Lee Cottage to celebrate our anniversary. It was great. We just love the room service breakfast, the big cozy bathrobes, and the Jacuzzi tub.” When asked about what made her day special, Jamie recalls, “My favorite part of Kelly’s Ford was the gorgeous property. There was not a bad picture taken that day. We used the upstairs room at Ripley Hall to get ready. They had champagne for us, and it was wonderful.” Since their wedding, the couple has attended three other weddings at Kelly’s Ford for other friends and family. They also brought their children back to the Inn in December to take part in the carriage rides with Santa and enjoy hot chocolate and cookies at the main house. The Inn at Kelly’s Ford continues to be a special place to visit to make cherished memories with their family. When Omar was asked how he envisions the future of the Inn, he said, “This is a culture; you’re breathing America here. Good old-fashioned America…the scenic farmland. Our common goal is to share this place, and people can build memories. At the end of the day, that’s what it’s all about. This is a community place for everyone to come and enjoy and share with their families.” ❖ ABOUT THE AUTOR: Wendy Martin-Shuma is a freelance writer and editor and has worked on both consumer and professional publications for over 20 years. She is the lead singer of Warrenton's Silver Tones Swing Band and plays French horn in several ensembles in and around Fauquier County. Wendy lives in Warrenton with her husband and three children.

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his is just one of the many sentiments Joanna Hughes shared with me on a cold and snowy Thursday in January, as we chatted in her cozy apartment in Warrenton. Childhood was difficult for Joanna, particularly since she wasn’t diagnosed with autism until she was in high school. “It took me a while to accept who I am,” she said. “It was a long, hard road. Being in public school was hard, too. I was bullied a lot.” Along with bullying came other day-to-day challenges. “A kid without autism can walk into a grocery store and it doesn’t bother them,” Joanna said. “For a person with autism, it hurts them. The lights, the people, the noises. I used to have meltdowns in stores because of that.” Fast-forward nine years since being diagnosed at age 16, Joanna has been working at Harris Teeter now for two years. “It’s a bit ironic,” she said. “I’m working at a grocery store where I used to have public meltdowns.” One of the recurring themes that came up over and over during our time together, was how important it is for people with autism to have a support system. Lucky for Joanna, she has always been surrounded by people who care for her deeply. “They were just there when I was at my lowest,” Joanna said. “They were a shoulder to lean on and someone to listen. Even one kind person can make a huge difference in someone’s life.” She went on to list the people in her life who have supported her – her family and her

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people to talk to that relate to your experience.” Other support resources we discussed were things like anti-bullying groups, specifically outside of the school system. “I know special education tried their best, though.” It would be remiss of me not to share Joanna’s passion for music. “You know, people with autism have their one obsession,” Joanna said. “Mine is singing. It’s a huge passion of mine.” She shared how much singing and music has helped her throughout her life. Growing up in the church choir, she went on to become the lead singer. In high school, her chorus teacher pushed her to go after what she wanted, which resulted in her singing “For Good” from the musical Wicked at her high school graduation. One day, her dream role is to play Elphaba. “I can relate to her,” Joanna said. “I was an outcast, I think different, and I feel different.” When I asked Joanna if there was one thing she wanted people to take away from this article she said, “I want people with autism to know you’re not alone. There are people that understand the struggle you’re going through. We’re all going out of our comfort zone to do our own thing in the world,” she said. “I’m going out of my comfort zone every day and you can, too.” ❖

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Veronica Brown of Delaplane is grateful “to finally have the chance to be a grownup.” At 22, the junior at George Mason University lives on campus, attends classes, has an exciting internship, and is having tons of fun as a Mason Patriot. She’s also learning to cook, budget her money and keep up with other tasks of “adulting.” Veronica has Down syndrome and a tertiary diagnosis of autism. When Veronica graduates from the Learning into Future Environments (LIFE) program at Mason, she will receive a certificate of completion in the areas of theater and music. She attends classes with her LIFE classmates, but is also enrolled in some traditional undergraduate courses, for which she’s accompanied by an aide. Her favorite classes are Greek history, American history, and the Renaissance. “I want to learn different perspectives,” she said. Veronica also has an internship in the nation’s capital. She and other LIFE students take the metro to work in government offices in D.C. where she scans papers, does data entry and other computer work, organizes bills and shreds papers. “I love it!” she said. LIFE LESSONS Veronica remembers that as a freshman, she was homesick and a little scared. She didn’t want to be away from her mother,

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Maite Dougherty. The semester was made even more difficult because of a troubling social dynamic. Dougherty explained, “One girl was very possessive of Veronica. It got so bad, she kept her from leaving her room. It went on for a few months before we got the whole picture, and I left it up to the program to sort out. They’re very well prepared. What it highlighted to us were some holes in Veronica’s education.

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She has since learned to stand up for herself.” She’s also developed some other important tools, too: The ability to invite someone to go to the cafeteria with her, for instance, and the confidence to start a conversation with someone new. Said Heidi Graff, director of Mason’s LIFE program, “Sometimes the process that allows students to gain life skills includes the opportunity to make mistakes and learn from them.” She

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mom, had a great experience in the public schools; he obtained an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) early on and had an aide to help him every day. “It was a very smooth process for us. We never had turmoil. He had wonderful teachers and a wonderful support system.” After high school, Camden enrolled at Lord Fairfax Community College. After two years he transferred to George Mason University (GMU) in 2014. It was at a meeting with the Mason’s Office of Disability Services (ODS) that Donna and Campbell learned about the MASI program. She explained, “It’s a sub program of ODS. You have to apply and be accepted — and pay for it out of pocket.” Through the MASI program, Camden had learning strategists to help him stay organized, register for classes, and search for internships. “They checked in with him once a week and were accessible any time by email or phone.” The MASI program also provided peer mentor support, students who have some background in working with students with developmental disabilities, to help with nonacademic concerns — like socialization and having fun. Although Camden’s autism presents some obstacles, his mother describes him as “high-

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Camden Mitchell’s mother, Donna, didn’t believe that her son would ever graduate from a four-year university. But in December, with the help of George Mason’s Autism Support Initiative (MASI), Camden earned a bachelor’s degree in government and national politics from the Schar School of Policy and Government. Camden’s professional resume states that he’s looking for a job in government. His mom thinks he’d be an asset working in a research or writing position. Camden smiled and said he’s looking for something with “low-stress and high wages.” Camden, 25, of Warrenton, graduated with an advanced studies diploma from Fauquier High School in 2012 and, according to his

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Beth Luna of Nokesville lovingly refers to her son Alex as a child of opposites. He didn’t speak until he was four. But when he did, he more than made up for lost time. He spoke three languages: English, Spanish, and his own special made up language, one whose words he often made his mom repeat, just to keep her on her toes. Smart kid. Alex has Asperger’s and today the freshman at Northern Virginia Community College drives himself to school and to his job at a coffee house in Manassas. He loves to travel and has an affinity for photography. In fact, he recently set up a new lens with the sole purpose of capturing the lunar eclipse. “I’ve always felt life is too slow for me,” Alex said. “Living in the suburbs and the country, people don’t walk fast enough; they move too slow. I like the fact pace of the city.” He likes it so much that his postcollege plans include living in Chicago and then New York and working in the financial industry. Clearly Alex craves stimulation and continues to live up to his mom’s “child (now man) of opposites” moniker.

THE POWER OF INDEPENDENCE Raising her children with a strong sense of independence has been a main tenet of parenting for Beth, and the reason Alex attended a Montessori school when the family lived in Tennessee. It was there that a teacher recommended he be evaluated. He was, and a second evaluation two years later confirmed the diagnosis. Although the Montessori approach is a natural fit to foster self-sufficiency, traditional therapies and support for Asperger’s weren’t available and Alex moved to a public school. Luckily, the school he attended had an autism specialist and one terrific additional benefit: Alex’s teacher had a son who was autistic, and she totally “got” Alex.

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Childhood though, still had its challenges. Alex’s parents kept him mainstreamed in school, appropriately independent for his age, and involved in typical childhood activities, but they quickly learned that despite his interest in sports, team sports weren’t a good fit. Cheering and yelling didn’t mesh well with a child who was easily overstimulated and sensitive to loud noises. Alex’s hearing was so sensitive that sounds most consider to be background noise could be heard by him, causing distress. Work moved the family to northern Virginia in 2012, and Beth was hopeful she would find good resources here for Alex, then 11. While the schools had good teachers and offered support, specialists – even as far as D.C. and Baltimore – were lacking. It was then that Beth realized that if you have the correct diagnosis, you have the tools to get help for your child. “Get the IEP, work with the teachers,” Beth said. “Don’t shy away from getting the proper tools to help your child.” And when you need to, get creative. As mentioned earlier, Alex loves sports, but the associated noise doesn’t love him, so Beth and Alex came up with a plan to get him involved with his favorite sport, hockey. Beth called the hockey coach at Battlefield High School where Alex was a student. He was interviewed and got a job with the varsity team working in the penalty box, and then on the scoreboard. Now, as a student at NVCC, he works with the school’s nationally ranked hockey team, a gig he got by himself. Perhaps the best advice Beth offers is, “Don’t be afraid to teach your child to be independent early. As parents we tend to do everything. Teach your child to work toward being self-sufficient at a young age.” ❖

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focuses on children. “Parents tell me that I’m the first adult they’ve ever met with autism.” He said that people seem to think autism fades in adulthood. That kind of thinking, he said, “negates the struggle. It takes a lot of work to be social when you are autistic – and to maintain it. It’s a lot of effort, and it can be exhausting.”

amon Selove, 54, was glad to provide input for an article about college-age students with autism. “During Autism Awareness Month, all of the articles are about young kids. The thing about autism is, we grow up.” Selove, who is autistic, has been an associate professor of anatomy and physiology at the Middletown campus of Lord Fairfax Community College for 30 years. He said he takes issue with the infantilization of people with autism; research on autism, for instance, mostly

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Selove recognized that sometimes students with autism need a safe place to escape from sensory overload. He pushed for years for such a room. Finally, in 2018, the Sensory Break Room was established on the Middletown campus. When Selove meets a student he thinks might benefit from the room, he gives them a card with the room number and the security code. The Sensory Break Room features a rocking chair and a beanbag chair, weighted blankets and a dimmer on the light switch. The professor demonstrated, “I like to put the weighted blanket over my shoulders. Feeling the weight is comforting. And rocking chairs are good for me.” There’s also a box in the room filled with small objects that offer auditory, visual or physical stimulation. “They provide a coping strategy for controlling hypersensitivity,” said Selove. Selove also said that as autistics age and gain experience, “they can learn to recognize when a meltdown is coming, and sometimes they can delay it.” He said that just knowing there’s a safe place to go can allow students to forestall it completely. The Sensory Break Room is their safe place on campus. LEFT: Lord Fairfax Community College professor Ramon Selove shows off the Sensory Break Room, assisted by Coriander, his service dog.

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Several students who are members of the school’s B.O.N.D. Club (an acronym for Bureau Of Neuro-Diversity) expressed appreciation for the Sensory Break Room. Devon, who is studying for a career in healthcare, said, “it’s definitely been helpful to me.” Selove said that the club “comes from the desire to bring together people with differing neurotypes like autism, ADHD, PTSD, dyslexia, epilepsy, OCD, anxiety disorder, etc. It also reinforces that our goal is social support — helping us bond with each other.” At a recent gathering, the group discussed the challenges of being neurodiverse in a neurotypical world, and how some people they meet are surprised to hear they’re autistic. John said people tell him, “You don’t look autistic.” Daniel laughed, “What does an autistic look like, anyway?” He added, “They say, ‘you talk and make eye contact so well.’ They don’t realize I’ve worked at it.” “I’m not good with small talk,” said Anya, a general studies student. “I find it kind of fun to work on a group project though, because I wouldn’t talk with other people if I didn’t need to.” Devon talked about taking a leadership role during group projects. “I often find myself in that position and it’s not comfortable. I’m not set up to be a leader. I just want to do my job and be left alone.” At the B.O.N.D. Club, the students appear to feel accepted and understood in a way they may not elsewhere. They know that Selove has been where they are, and that helps. “Some autistics think college is unattainable,” Selove said. “I want them to know that it’s not.” ❖

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a dog could be introduced. My daughter, this child’s therapy team, myself and one of my dogs worked together to help this child learn how to interact in a safer manner with dogs. After about a year, Mom decided they were ready to add a carefully chosen dog to the house. The key words here are “carefully chosen.” There is no perfect dog for life with any special needs child. If you are considering bringing in a dog to try and enhance the life of your child, I recommend talking to trainers familiar with special needs children and pets. There are many of us in NoVA willing to discuss this topic. Roni Campbell of Walking with a Friend (on Facebook at @walkingwithafriend) and Laura Sharkey of WOOFS! (on Facebook at @woofsdogtraining) are two others you can contact for guidance. Be honest about what is going on and understand if the answer is “I would not recommend a dog at this time.” What you see when you watch Connor and Foster on Dogs 101 reruns was the result of many factors. Before becoming a parent, I had 16 years of various dog-related work, including 6 years of pet therapy experience and three years volunteering at a behaviorist’s facility. One of my first jobs after high school was with cognitively impaired adults of various ages. Connor had an early diagnosis and intervention. And finally what you see is how autism affected Connor as an individual. There are no magic

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he Arc of North Central Virginia was founded in 2010 to serve families in Fauquier, Culpeper, Rappahannock, Orange and Madison counties to advocate for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. In December, the small organization with big goals turned a corner with the appointment of Marilyn McCombe as executive director. In an interview shortly after the announcement, McCombe seemed to breathe a sigh of relief. “Having a regular staff makes a big difference,” she said. “We have five board members and me. Our board is very engaged, they get stuff done, but they all have full time jobs – one homeschools and has seven children!”

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result of an accident or injury, as a brain injury would be.” She said, “When a parent comes in, we ask them what their supports look like. Questions on Medicaid waivers are very common. A parent might be struggling with behavior issues, for instance. Medicaid waivers are available to hire people to provide supervision; they allow for a respite for the parent.” An assessment of daily living skills is carried out when a parent applies for a Medicaid waiver. McCombe said, “The abilities of the child must be significantly below typically functioning level to qualify. I can help parents arrange for the assessment.” ABOVE: Marilyn McCombe is the new executive director of The Arc of North Central Virginia. Her daughter Jenna is her inspiration.

It’s Personal Like most of the parents involved with The Arc’s mission, McCombe has a personal incentive to advocate for children with developmental disabilities: Her name is Jenna. McCombe’s 19-year-old daughter has Down syndrome and some physical limitations. She graduated in May from Kettle Run High School in Nokesville.

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McCombe asked a question many parents are asking: “What do you do after graduation? What we’re realizing is, it’s like starting all over again. There are fewer resources than when your kids are little.” This realization, McCombe said, has affected her work at The Arc. “We are trying to be proactive about helping people through this transition.” McCombe is working on getting job training for Jenna. “We’re figuring out what job would work for her. We think she could manage 15 to 20 hours a week.” Jenna has a job coach, who tests her capabilities and assesses what type of job might best suit her.

Autism Presents Unique Challenges McCombe said that in some ways, students with autism have a more difficult road. Students with Down syndrome are recognizable. “But when you look at someone with autism, you can’t tell. If they speak or perform well, you make assumptions about what they understand or can do. When kids do well academically, it makes it more difficult to demonstrate the need for other supports in schools. It’s easy to misinterpret abilities and behaviors.” McCombe works out of offices at the PATH Foundation in Warrenton. “This facility has been tremendous for our growth,” said McCombe, adding that she has about 65 families on her contact list. “What we do overlaps with PATH’s Resource Center. They are a clearinghouse for services.” Says McCombe, “You don’t know what you don’t know. If a parent gets hold of the wrong information, it puts up a wall to getting what they need. Our board is connected to lot of different resources. I feel confident that any question that comes up – we will find an answer.”❖

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Jenna has taught her mom many lessons that have informed her work with The Arc: Early intervention is a game changer. Therapists with high expectations have the most success. A lack of potential is often the result of a lack of expectations. Focus on the blessings. Parents who are struggling with barriers sometimes have difficulty seeing beyond the immediate problem. Build on success. Don’t get dragged under by what your child can’t do; focus on what he or she can do. Maintain an inclusive mindset. There is tremendous value in an inclusive mindset. “Do the typical thing until you can’t.” Presume competence and have high expectations. Everyone has the potential to be a life-long learner. Parents banding together can be very successful. One parent often doesn’t have the power to drive lasting change. Stay in the moment. “This is the biggest lesson I’ve learned from Jenna. She plans, but she doesn’t worry.” McCombe said, “We had a birthday party and only one person showed up. Her reaction was, ‘Oh cool, let’s have fun!’ She is joyful.”

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taking care of themselves, managing their environment, or maintaining a job because of a disability should consider Waivers. I recommend them for people with the full range of disabilities. If your disability is more significant, you’ll use more services and if you have fewer needs, you’ll use less. L: SO, ANYONE WITH A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY SHOULD APPLY? LB: Yes. Even though some Waivers have

waiting lists, if you qualify for a Waiver, you will eventually receive services. As you grow and change, you can use more or fewer Waiver services to meet your needs. The Waiver should grow with you over time and provide the supports you need to be as independent as possible in your community. Also, as a result of a 2012 Department of Justice settlement agreement with Virginia, if you’re on the waiting list for either an ID or DD Waiver, you can apply for up to $1,000 each year to purchase supports you need to be independent and safe. This is called the Individual and Family Supports Program. L: HOW MANY KINDS OF WAIVERS ARE THERE? LB: Virginia has several Waivers. The

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L: I’VE DECIDED TO APPLY. WHAT DO I DO FIRST? LB: First you consider your specific situation. For example, let’s say you have a diagnosed developmental disability that started before age 22. If this is the case, you should apply for the Developmental Disabilities Waivers. This is done through your county’s Community Services Board, who will assess you using the VIDES survey to test functional eligibility. You’ll also be asked questions to assess your urgency of need. If you qualify, you will be put on a waiting list. Of course, the more urgent your situation, the sooner you will receive a Waiver. You will be given one of the three developmental disability Waivers based upon the type of services you need.

On the other hand, if you have a disability and a medical nursing need, you should apply for the Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus (CCC+) Waiver, too. This Waiver has limited services, but no waiting time, so you could use it while waiting on a more robust Developmental Disability Waiver. You would apply through either your county’s Department of Health or Department of Social Services, who will assess you using the Uniform Assessment Instrument (UAI). If you qualify, you’ll start what’s called the intake process, and your services will begin in a few months. At this point, you may also apply for the Developmental Disabilities Waiver. L: JUST ONE LAST QUESTION. WHY IS IT CALLED A WAIVER? LB: The Federal Medicaid system has a lot of rules. If a state wants an exception to any of those rules, they request special permission to do that. That permission is called a "Waiver." In this case, the term Waiver indicates that Virginia got approval to offer additional Medicaid services (i.e., long term care supports) to people with developmental disabilities. These are services that other people with Virginia Medicaid cannot get. ❖

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CCC Plus Waiver Contacts Fauquier County: For those under 18 call the Department of Health at 540-347-6400. For those 18+ call the Department of Social Services at 540-422-8400 Rappahannock County 540 675-3313 Culpeper County 540-727-0372 Madison County 540-948-5521 Orange County 540-672-1155 Prince William County, Manassas and Manassas Park 703-792-7500 For more information, visit thearcofnova.org/programs/ waivers/ To watch a recorded webinar that walks you through Waivers from start to finish, visit youtube.com/ user/VideosatTheArcofNoVA Virginia Waiver Assistance Hotline 1-844-603-9248

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Intro to Stem Using LEGO 5 - 7 yrs. 6/10/19-6/14/19 (Fauquier High School) 9am - 12pm

All Camps held at Vint Hill Village Green Community Center

Pottery Camp 5 - 11 yrs. 6/10/19-6/14/19 (Marshall Community Center) 9am - 12pm

Safari Voyagers Mini-Day Camp 5 - 11 yrs. 6/17/19-6/21/19 (Crockett Park) 9am - 12pm

Cooking Around the World Mini-Camp 8 - 16 yrs. 7/15/19-7/19/19 (Marshall Community Center) 3:30 - 5:30pm

Paddlesports Mini-Day Camp 7 - 15 yrs. 6/24/19-6/28/19 (Crockett Park) 9am - 12pm

Nature Discovery Mini Camp 5 - 11 yrs. 7/22/19-7/26/19 (Northern Fauquier Community Park) 10am - 1pm

Sailing Mini-Day Camp 6 - 13 yrs. 7/8/19-7/19/19 (Crockett Park) 9am - 12pm

Snips ‘n’ Snails Nature Mini-Camp 3 - 6 yrs. 6/17/19-6/21/19 (Warrenton Community Center) 7/22/19-7/26/19 (Rady Park) 9am - 12pm Games-Galore Camp 5 - 12 yrs. 6/10/19-6/14/19 (Rady Park) 7/29/19-8/2/19 (Fauquier High School) 9am - 2pm

Golf Summer Camp 6 - 14 yrs. 6/10/19-6/14/19 9am - 12pm Adventure Camp 10 - 14 yrs. 7/8/19-7/12/19 9am - 4pm Variety Sports Camp 9 - 13 yrs. 7/29/19-8/2/19 9am - 3pm

For a full listing of 2019 Fauquier County summer camps and to register, please visit us at recreation.fauquiercounty.gov or call 540-422-8560

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he significant roles that African Americans played in the history of Fauquier County come alive within the walls of the Afro-American Historical Association of Fauquier County’s museum in The Plains. Located just off Main Street, on Loudoun Avenue right before the railroad tracks, the museum opened in 1997. Since then it has opened the eyes of the many visitors who have walked through the impressive museum or attended one of the numerous programs in its large, church-like auditorium. The museum is the result of a vision of two sisters, Karen Hughes White and Angela Davidson. Meeting the two within the museum’s well-stocked library, I was impressed by their dedication to the mission of providing a fuller understanding of how the presence and activities of the County’s African American community have influenced and enriched Fauquier’s history. As I chatted with White, we discovered common interests. We were both raised in Fauquier County and we both have English and Irish as a significant percentage of our ancestry. We share an interest in Monticello and Thomas Jefferson and his enslaved African Americans (one an ancestor

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LEFT: Karen Hughes White in the Community area of the museum, which contains historical images of the County’s schools, churches, and businesses. BELOW: The Bradford, Robinson, and White family bible.

of White’s), and a keen interest in the Civil War and its impact on Fauquier County. Keeping this in mind made my trek through the museum even more meaningful. As Ms. Davidson sent me on my way downstairs to the museum, she pointed out that on my initial stop I would be in Africa. Indeed, entering the museum I found myself surrounded by African art and handicraft, a model wearing regal African dress, and a large map designating numerous African empires. A translated note written by a Portuguese explorer in the late 15th century, discussing the African tradition of making slaves of their captured enemies, alerted me to the dark history of the transAtlantic slave trade that was to follow. At the next stop in my visit was a wooden mock-up and drawing of the inside of a slave trip, illustrating the extraordinarily cramped and unsanitary conditions slaves would have endured. Turning the corner, I began to see the story of African American slaves in Virginia. This year marks the 400th anniversary of the initial arrival of 20 Africans aboard a Dutch ship at Jamestown colony. Initially called “indentured servants,” African laborers’ legal status as slaves officially began in the 1660s. The number of enslaved Africans proliferated through the following centuries and the first slaves appeared in Fauquier County in the latter 18th century. By the 1850s, Fauquier County’s population was more than 50 percent African American, some 90 percent of whom were enslaved. The museum provides insight by displaying copies of official notices concerning the sale

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and purchase of enslaved persons and their transfer from one owner to another, and notices from owners of escaped slaves in Fauquier County promising bounty for the return of their “property.” Through viewing further exhibits, I became familiar with more of the history of African Americans in Fauquier. Over time, some slaves did earn money to buy their freedom or the freedom of relatives. Some others were voluntarily emancipated by their owners, but the majority remained enslaved. Both free and enslaved African Americans played a major role in the commerce of the county. They provided the workforce for the large farms in the northern part of the county and also served in various trades as blacksmiths, masons, and carpenters, as well as seamstresses and domestic laborers.

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The Civil War of the 1860s disrupted and destroyed the local economy and lifestyle, and ultimately provided for the emancipation of the enslaved populations. A number of African Americans in the county were incorporated into the Confederate Army where they played important roles as teamsters, blacksmiths, and support personnel. Anthony Dangerfield, a local enslaved man, for example, was sent to be a personal servant in the local Black Horse Cavalry. Following the war, many African Americans moved north to find new jobs; those who stayed formalized marriages that had been held informally during slavery and took up residence on land vacated by large landowners or bequeathed to them by their former masters. The museum

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ABOVE: The staff of the Afro-American Historical Association of Fauquier County Museum. LEFT: An exhibit based on A Pastoral Visit by Richard Brooke. BOTTOM: The auditorium at the museum which hosts programs, presentations, films and lectures.

displays how emancipated African Americans built homes and organized towns on their new land. Blackwelltown, near Midland, and Morgantown, near Marshall, were two such towns. Photographs of some of the early residents of Blackwelltown are prominently displayed on a wall of the museum. African Americans began to engage in political activity as full citizens, most of them supporting the national Republican Party as it sought to reconstruct war-torn

Virginia. They were often hampered and threatened by some local whites who sought to intimidate them. Despite these challenges, local African Americans built new communities near rural churches that often became the focal point of their lives. Throughout Fauquier County we can still see many of these small wooden church buildings with names like Little Zion, First Springs Baptist, Mount Morris, and Ebeneezer Church.

During the time when education of African Americans in the county was inadequate, many of these churches were also used as schoolhouses. African American artists and images are also featured. One portion of the museum contains prints of the 1881 painting Pastoral Visit, which hangs in the Corcoran Gallery of Art Collection, by Warrenton native Richard Brooke. It depicts the interior of 28 Smith Street in Warrenton and displays a tableau of African American personalities, captioned “The spiritual strength of an elderly visiting pastor, the musical prowess of the host, and the nurturing motherhood of the mother.” It provides a nostalgic view of the gentility of African American life at the time. A more recent set of prints dominates one wall of the museum. Paintings by Jerry Jones, Jr., who grew up in Warrenton, show a recent series of houses and scenes in Madison Town—the eastern edge of old Warrenton where he grew up. Other sections of the museum contain photos of African Americans who grew up in the County and later left to be successful in a variety of academic and professional fields. Also displayed is a collection of photographs of African American Fauquier natives who served faithfully in America’s wars over the years. The museum is open Tuesdays and Wednesdays for visitors and researchers, on other days by request, or when it hosts one of its informative programs or lectures. aahafauquier.org. ❖

The Afro-American Historical Association Association (AHHA) of Fauquier County is located in The Plains at 4243 Loudon Avenue and is open to the general public, schools, and other organizations on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and by appointment. In addition to the museum, AHHA offers visitors opportunities to do genealogical research, search community records, or visit its library. AHHA also offers lectures, films, dramas, and other presentations. On May 18 visitors can participate in a book-signing featuring Char McCargo Bah and his book Freedmen’s Cemetery: A Legacy of Freedom, which tells the story of freed slaves who made their way to Alexandria, Virginia at the end of the war.

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