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SJM_SouthernExposure_0619_SouthernExposure_11_08 5 / 31 / 19 3 : 55 PM Page 5 PEOPLE by Sarahjane Massaud We asked four people to fill in the blanks Building an Arch ANSWER of Communication If you could meet your What outdoor activity What’s something Ava Ventrella , a 9 - year - old What’s your favorite favorite celebrity , haven’t you tried you bought THIS ! Moorestown resident , has already Boardwalk treat ? who would it be and but would like to ? but never use ? accomplished so much at a young age . what would you say ? In addition to being an actress , a model and a content creator , she is also try - much I Dishwasher ; some given has She Pink ; ing to be a bridge of communication by Skydiving , as wash hand to prefer to speeches amazing giving kids with special needs siblings I as close as worse nothing is there Galati Ceri have that women young Fries a safe place to meet and talk . flying . to get may small a even than Hill Mullica I difference . huge a made As the younger sister of a brother left food of amount that . for her thank would dish . one on with special needs , Ventrella has learned to ask questions when she doesn’t understand things and to adapt when she does . Kristen Bell , and I probably would Endless amounts But it wasn’t until she started to recognize that her friends Alison Schroeder French Fries thank her for being of skincare Kayaking and other families also have unanswered questions that she saw Marlton an amazing products her opportunity to speak up . Ava’s Arch is a website run by Ventrel - role model . la that she started on her own in hopes to create a safe place for herself and her audience . The goal , for now , is to start a more open conversation between the neurotypical and non - neurotypical . “ Sometimes I write about serious things and sometimes I David Gilmore just write about me and how I like to do things differently , ” Ven - of Pink Floyd , Dr . Michael Kohr Bros . , when or how Circular saw Zip lining Vanaria , DMD trella says . She uses her website to talk about emotions like stress vanilla orange twist did you realize Moorestown and anxiety as well as spotlight any projects or helpful organiza - you had a gift ? tions . She explores hobbies like baking while expressing her voice and emotions eloquently . Ventrella raised money this past winter into spring to donate to Marlton’s Sports Unity Walk for Athletes Without Limits . Ven - trella’s young age sometimes prevents her from being a “ true ” vol - Justin Timberlake , [ and ] maybe [ I’d ] Waterskiing / Kohr Bros . unteer , but it did not stop her from donating or going to the walk DJ Fehte - Cantera Shoeshine kit ask if he thinks wake boarding [ ice cream ] Mount Laurel with her family and telling other siblings about Ava’s Arch . we look alike ? “ I just want people to read and hopefully feel happy when they’re finished , ” she says . SOUTH JERSEY MAGAZINE volume 16 issue 3 SouthJerseyMagazine.com 14 |
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SJM_SouthernExposure_0619_SouthernExposure_11_08 5 / 31 / 19 2 : 15 PM Page 6 GETTING OUT Down and Derby Wine Festival , Pennsauken Green Garden Fair , The Kentucky Derby - inspired event had attendees dressed to impress with their stylish hats and attire . Wine tastings were Cherry Hill available to sample from reds and whites to rosés and For the fifth year in a row , the Camden sparkling wines from a number of South Jersey wineries . County Board of Freeholders and the Guests were also able to wage horse bets while enjoying live Office of Sustainability presented the music . ( Photos courtesy of Camden County ) event which had gardening workshops along with activities for children and flowers , herbs and vegetables for purchase . The day was filled with sustainable - related fun and WHYY’s Mike McGrath attended and gave presentations about gardening . ( Photos courtesy of Camden County ) SOUTH JERSEY MAGAZINE volume 16 issue 3 SouthJerseyMagazine.com | 15