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Registration #914402-03. v Genealogy discussion group shares discoveries and techniques, Wednes- Faraon and Goudet plate the final dish, risotto with king crab, truffles and caviar as the en- Faraon’s opponent vegan Zuliya Khawaja with her assistant, top chef Isaac day, Aug. 4, 3 p.m. Registration # 914402-28. try symbolizing greed in the seven sins challenge. Toups. v Travel trivia games, Thursday, Aug. 5, 11 a.m. Registration # 914601-03. v Afternoon hang-out, casual conversation with fellow 55+ members, Thursday, Aug. 5, 3 p.m. Registra- Arlingtonian as Amateur Top Chef tion # 914801-21. v Skincare secrets, demonstration by skincare coach Julia James, By Shirley Ruhe “How about these?” He pulls out the crabmeat. “Let’s put the crab Friday, Aug. 6, 1:30 p.m. Registra- Arlington Connection a tray of large king crab legs. “Let’s on first, then the caviar.” And the tion # 914500-02. make it look expensive. Can we do grand finale to symbolize greed, ood evening and wel- truffles and caviar?” Faraon sprinkles gold leaf lavishly “ come to the Bravo Meanwhile at a table nearby around the dish. Top Chef Amateurs. Khawaja is working on a dish with “5-4-3-2-1 Hands up.” GTonight we have Zu- rich polenta topped with sautéed liya Khawaja, a vegan from San squash rounds simmered in miso The judges send the contestants Diego competing with Rodney ginger sauce and sprinkled with out of the room and savor the dish- Faraon. a former CIA analyst from pomegranate seeds—a dish which es slowly while they discuss the Arlington ‘with a license to kill.’ He she says could symbolize gluttony. final verdict. The judges comment says he could kill people ‘with this Faraon says, “I’m going to break on the risotto. “Could have used a little finger.’ the famous risotto curse,” a refer- little more seasoning, a different “At stake tonight is $5,000 and ence to the dish that has foiled a plate to showcase all of the ingre- ultimate bragging rights.” Top number of top chef contestants. dients, a little more cooking to get Chef Amateurs is a new cooking “Having all of these crazy ingredi- all of the kernels or rice done.” But show scheduled on Thursdays at 9 ents can be risky. overall an excellent dish. p.m. on Bravo channel. “My main concern is time. It’s But when the scales of fortune “Tonight’s contest will be ‘the like a scene in a spy movie with the are weighed, it is the vegan dish seven deadly sins challenge’ where clock ticking and I have to disarm Photos Contributed by David Moir that takes the day. Rodney laments, each dish will be inspired by one the nukes. It took so long finding “I join the list of chefs who have of the deadly sins.” Khawaja eyes my ingredients.” He mutters risot- succumbed to the risotto curse.” the selection of chef’s knives and to takes a long time to cook prop- And he says he knew when he had draws one that reads “gluttony.” erly. a vegan chef as his opponent, it Rodney draws next and ends up “30 minutes guys.” would be tough because to get this with “greed.” Faraon explains, “My mother far they have to be excellent chefs. “Each of used to run Faraon says he was glad the you will a little hole- challenge worked out the way it have a fa- “5-4-3-2-1 Hands up.” in-the-wall did. “If I’d gotten ‘the radish’ like mous top Philippino the previous episode, I don’t know chef to help restaurant what I would have done.” But you with details or advice but we so it gives me some experience.” when he got this particular seven want this dish to be all yours. Kha- Faraon pours the risotto into a sins challenge, he knew he could Rodney Faraon of Arlington (left) with his assistant, top waja is assigned Isaac Toups and skillet. “Let’s get the rice toasting. create a narrative around an idea. chef Gregory Gourdet, on Top Chef Amateurs airing on Faraon gets Gregory Gourdet. Making risotto is not advising the He says he chose risotto based Bravo Thursdays at 9 p.m. “You have 45 minutes on the President.” After the risotto has on an experience he had in a pre- clock. Here are your white chef’s absorbed all of the white wine, vious life. “I was sitting across the jackets. Let’s begin.” Rodney pours in the seafood stock, Faraon turns to his assistant 7:10 and counting down. “Let’s table from a very wealthy man, Faraon thinks only a moment a little at a time. “I’ve got to keep Gourdet. “How are we doing with put in the truffle.” He is still tasting and we didn’t speak each other’s and decides to make lobster ri- stirring or it will ruin the rice.” the crab?” the risotto; it’s still a little al dente. language. So it was mostly grunts sotto—a dish that surely could Isaac Toups looks over. “Looks “This risotto is mercurial. It Faraon pours on some more sea- and looks over food.” He decided symbolize greed. “Let’s check the burned to me.” doesn’t want to cooperate. I have food broth, praying it will get done risotto was clearly an expensive refrigerator to be sure they have Rodney replies with a smile, to taste it constantly and keep stir- in time. food he needed to pay attention to. lobster.” But no lobster is in sight. “That’s an illusion.” ring.” Gourdet has been working on See Arlingtonian, Page 11 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection v July 21-27, 2021 v 3 News Shots Strike Parked Don’t Miss Torri Huske July 24-25 Vehicle in Clarendon rlington County Police Depart- orri Huske is swimming in the High School: Yorktown High School ment’s Homicide/Robbery Unit is Tokyo Olympics. She qualified at (Arlington, Va.) Ainvestigating a shots fired incident T2021 U.S. Olympic Team Trials College: Stanford University ‘25 which occurred in the Clarendon neighbor- last month in Omaha. There, Huske led Team/Club: Arlington Aquatic Club hood in the early morning hours of July 19, the women’s 100-meter butterfly semi- Coach: Evan Stiles 2021. finals in 55.78, breaking the American Other Career Highlights At approximately 1:15 a.m., police re- record previously held by Dana Vollmer v Six-time World Junior Champion- sponded to the 2800 block of Wilson Bou- (55.98). Huske, 18, started off with a ships medalist levard for the report of a shooting. Arriving world record pace to lead the first heat v World Jr. Championships medalist (5 officers established a perimeter and locat- of the semifinals, according to Team USA. golds, 1 silver) ed evidence confirming multiple shots had TV times: Saturday, July 24 at 6:30 v Two-time U.S. National Champion- been fired in the area. During a canvass, a.m. for the 100 Fly Preliminary on the ship finalist officers located an unoccupied, parked ve- USA Network. Semi-finals later Saturday v Former 15-16 NAG record holder in hicle in the 1300 block of N. Garfield Street night at 9:40 p.m. on NBC. Finals on Sun- the 100 butterfly which had been struck by two stray rounds. day, July 25 at 9:30 p.m. on NBC. Personal: Daughter of Jim and Ying The preliminary investigation indicates a Huske...Committed to Stanford Univer- large group had been involved in a fight at Name: Torri Huske sity in her senior year of high school for this location prior to the shooting. Witness- Sport: Swimming the 2021-22 season....began swimming es reported observing a SUV and burgundy Event: 100-meter Butterfly around age 5. sedan flee the scene. No injuries related to Height: 5-8 Source: Team USA www.teamusa.org/ the shooting have been reported. There is Hometown: Arlington, Va. usa-swimming/athletes/Torri-Huske no suspect(s) description at this time. This remains an active criminal investigation. Anyone with information or home Bulletin Board surveillance that may assist with the investigation is asked to contact the Arlington County Police Department’s Homicide/ Submit civic/community announcements at such as cookouts, block parties and ice cream strategies Robbery Unit at 703-228-4180 or ACPDTi- ConnectionNewspapers.com/Calendar. Photos socials will occur simultaneously throughout Strengthening officer wellness programs in sup- [email protected]. and artwork welcome. Deadline is Thursday at Arlington County and nationwide. port of employee physical and mental health noon, at least two weeks before the event. Annual Crime Statistics – while the overall crime THREE ADDITIONAL LIBRARY rate remained relatively constant, reported Conversations FRIDAY/JULY 23 LOCATIONS NOW OPEN crimes against persons offenses rose 9%, Summer Pruning for Woody and Herbaceous As of July 6, Arlington residents and Library primarily driven by increases in assaults Perennial Plants. 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Online. patrons will have access to five open library Annual Traffic Statistics – the number of With the Chief Summer is the time to prune trees and shrubs locations — Aurora Hills, Central, Columbia recorded collisions, including multi-modal crashes, decreased in 2020 as traveler volume rlington County Police Department that bloom in the spring and to help perennial Pike, Shirlington and Westover libraries. (ACPD) says it recognizes this is a flowering plants look their best. Extension declined due to COVID-19 restrictions Agent Kirsten Conrad will walk you through Overview of the ongoing opioid crisis in Arling- Atransformational time in the law POLICE DEPARTMENT PUBLISHES ton and available resources and programs enforcement profession and a period of the how, when, and why to prune hedges, 2020 ANNUAL REPORT multi-stem shrubs, small trees, and large Launch of the Homeless Outreach Program to The Arlington County Police Department an- opportunity to work with the communi- branches. EMG’s-in-training Kathy Eiden and improve safety and quality of life concerns for nounces the publication of the 2020 Annual ty in determining the future of policing. Brandis O’Neal will be on hand to debut a some of Arlington’s most vulnerable members Report which celebrates the agency’s 80 years short video on specialty pruning. With these Community engagement and traffic safety pro- Their goal is to advance best practices in of service to the Arlington community. The best practices, your pruning results will be gram highlights alignment with 21st Century Policing, we report showcases the accomplishments of the healthier and fuller growth, better flowers Department and its personnel throughout also want to ensure the department is pro- and fruit, and more attractive landscaping. DONATIONS the year in support of our key initiatives of viding a level of service that reflects the Free. RSVP at https://mgnv.org/events/ to Rock Springs UCC Church, 5010 Little Falls Road, crime prevention and control, transportation values and expectations of the Arlington receive link to participate. Sundays 9 a.m.-noon only. (Look for the safety and community engagement. These donation bin on the Rock Spring Drive side of community. initiatives were adopted in 2016 to guide staff the church). Chief Andy Penn wants to hear insights FRIDAY/JULY 30 as we continue to deliver professional police Fall and Winter Vegetable Gardening. 10:00 Pet Food Bank. AWLA is establishing a Pet Food residents and businesses bring to the con- services to the community. Bank to serve qualifying residents of Arling- – 11:30 a.m. Online. Wondering what to The Annual Report is the official release of crime versation about the role of policing. He in- plant when the weather starts to cool? Join ton County and the City of Falls Church. In and traffic statistics by the Department for the consideration of the effect financial obstacles vites community members, organizations us to learn what to plant when, and simple preceding year and provides an overview of tips for success. We will discuss inexpensive have on a pet owner’s ability to afford pet and businesses to join him at Community multi-year trends in both categories. Year-end care, the AWLA Pet Food Bank program’s Conversations with the Chief throughout techniques to extend your harvest and ways crime statistics are submitted to Virginia State to enjoy some of your crops in the dead of goal is to keep family pets out of shelters. If Arlington this summer. Police in March, based upon the Federal Bu- you are an Arlington County or City of Falls winter. We will also discuss how to select and reau of Investigation’s National Incident-Based WATCH: Message from Arlington Coun- plant winter cover crops to improve your soil Church resident and are in need of assistance Reporting System format. Investigative up- in feeding your pet, follow this link and fill ty Police Chief Andy Penn https://www. for next year. The speaker is Extension Master dates, as well as the re-classification of cases, Gardener Dona Lee, an avid vegetable gar- out a pre-registration form. Visit goo.gl/ youtube.com/watch?v=BgJAphHzPzU can occur throughout the year, making the forms/s2FuFdaYWdZm4tPw2. dener who shared tips on “fearless” vegetable data dynamic as amendments are made. The Event Locations gardening in our March sessions. Free. RSVP most updated data, which may not be con- v Tuesday, July 27, Mega Mart, 5001 at https://mgnv.org/events/ to receive a link sistent with what is included in this report, is ONGOING Columbia Pike, 5 – 7 p.m. Online Salary Negotiation Workshop. AAUW to participate. available on the Virginia State Police website. v (American Association of University Women) Thursday, July 29, Ballston Quarter Crime in Arlington County remained relatively Outdoor Food Hall, 4238 Wilson Boule- NNO IS AUG. 3 constant for Group A Offenses, and declined Work Smart is free online for anyone looking The Arlington County Police Department invites for Group B Arrests in 2020. Crime remains to learn how to negotiate a salary increase or vard, 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. community members and organizations to within the standard range of five-year trends promotion. Why is negotiation so important? v Friday, Aug. 20, Metro 29 Diner, 4711 celebrate outdoor National Night Out (NNO) for both categories and below historical peaks AAUW’s research on the gender pay gap shows that, one year out of college, women Lee Highway, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. events on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 from in offense totals reported in 2016. The total v Thursday, Aug. 26, Gates of Ballston 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. NNO is an annual com- number of offenses, as well as the violent are already paid significantly less than men. munity-building campaign that promotes crime rate (offenses per 100,000 persons) Visit salary.aauw.org. Community Room, 4108 4th Street N., 6 police-community partnerships and neighbor- remain below the 2020 Virginia average, and Create a Wildlife Sanctuary. The Audubon at – 8 p.m. hood camaraderie to make our communities below the most-recent FBI Uniform Crime Home Wildlife Sanctuary certification pro- v Tuesday, Aug. 31, Pentagon Row, safer and improve quality of life. During Report. The use of online reporting increased gram assists homeowners in restoring their home’s natural habitat by providing infor- 1201 S. Joyce Street, 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. NNO, residents in neighborhoods throughout 31.5% from 2019 in 2020, now accounting v Friday, Sept. 3, Gateway Park, 1300 Arlington County and across the nation are for almost 36% of all case reports. mation on sustainable gardening practices. asked to turn on their porch lights, lock their Annual Report Highlights These practices include using native plants, Lee Highway, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. doors and spend the evening outside with Advancement of best practices in law en- removing invasive species, reducing use of v Tuesday, Sept. 7, Charles Drew Com- pesticides and fertilizers, and creating space their neighbors, police officers, firefighters forcement by implementing programs and munity Center (rear cafeteria), 3500 23rd and other County personnel. Outdoor events initiatives in support of 21st century policing for native flora and fauna. Visit audubonva. org/audubon-at-home-1/ for more. Street S., 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p. 4 v Arlington Connection v July 21-27, 2021 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Summer Camp in Age of Climate Change Increased safety protocols result from climate change-induced, Photo by Marilyn Campbell extreme temperatures. As temperatures rise, so does camp counselor heat safety training and a focus on sun protection By Marilyn Campbell supplies like hats and sunscreen. The Connection

ome of the area’s youngest aspiring thespi- ans are spending part of their summer hon- ing their craft at Arlington’s Encore Stage & SStudio’s camps. Noticeably different this year than in past are new safety precautions that include mask mandates and protection from the heat. “We’ve spent more time outdoors this summer because that is what parents requested,” said Sara Duke, Executive Director, Encore Stage & Studio. “We’ve provided special training for our staff on heat safety and recognizing heat-related illnesses.” Heat safety protocols at Encore and other local camps have been revised to address not only a grad- Cindy Kane Photography ual reopening as the pandemic abates, but also the New summer camp safety precautions are com- gradual increase in average temperatures partly the bining heat safety with COVID-19 safety. result of climate change. “For sure it’s causing huge extremes in weather,” said Susan H.B. Agolini, Ph.D., Clare Boothe Luce As- sistant Professor of Biology at Marymount University. Agolini just completed a heat mapping study as part of a team created by the Virginia Foundation for Inde- pendent Colleges. “Camps have to remember hydra- tion and be aware that extreme heat can exacerbate health issues like asthma.” Employees of camps run by the Fairfax County Park Authority are given daily reminders and video training. “We send out poster reminders for signs of heat-related illnesses and the need for frequent rest/ shade breaks,” said Judy Pedersen, Fairfax County Photo: Sam Regardie Park Authority. “We send out YouTube clips for super- Safety measures, such as those put in place at En- visors to use with staff as toolbox safety talks. We also core Stage & Studio in Arlington, are a response send out reminders for camps to schedule air condi- to rising temperatures and COVID-19. tioning breaks indoors throughout the day whenever possible.” A traditional summer camp experience, which in- “We’ve provided special cludes long days spent outdoors while slathered in sunscreen and armed with insect repellant, has been training for our staff on curtailed for some as a result of a hike in safety warn- ings for children. “As extreme heat is increasing in heat safety and recognizing many regions throughout the United States, it’s important to know how to prevent heat illness, and to heat-related illnesses.” identify and treat children who are affected,” said Dr. — Sara Duke, Executive Director, Benjamin Schwartz, M.D. Director of Epidemiology Encore Stage & Studio and Population Health with the Fairfax County Health Department. begins vomiting. Always follow up with your child’s Training such as that given to camp workers at En- pediatrician or health care provider following an in- core and Fairfax County camps include information on stance of heat illness.” how to recognize the signs of heat illnesses. As the reality of increased temperatures and subse- “Symptoms of heat exhaustion that campers and quent danger, safety protocols become more critical. staff should recognize include an elevated body tem- “Due to the pandemic, most camps are spending ex- perature, goose bumps, dizziness or weakness, head- tra time outside this year,” said Kurt Larrick, Assistant ache, increased thirst, irritability, muscle cramps, Director, Arlington County Department of Human or nausea and vomiting,” said Schwartz. “If any of Services. “Parents and guardians can talk to camp op- these symptoms occur, it’s important to move to a erators about what sort of mitigation measures they cool place, loosen clothing, put cool, wet cloth on the have in place for hot days, and let them know if your skin and sip water. Call 911 right away if symptoms camper. has any health issues that might be triggered get worse, last longer than 1 hour or if the individual by the heat.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection v July 21-27, 2021 v 5 News Can Our Yards Save the Planet? Plant native plants for pollinators, food for birds and more. By Glenda C. Booth The Connection

hen Tami Enta- Photo by Tami Entabi bi moved into her Photo by Tami Entabi Mount Vernon-area Whome in 2006, the backyard was a thick mass of in- tertwined English ivy. Today, to her delight, purple violets are spread-

ing and the garden is abuzz with Photo by Glenda Booth birds, bees, butterflies, moths and other insects from spring through Monarch caterpillar on milkweed. Wasp on gray dogwood. fall. Entabi removed most of the En- glish ivy, an invasive plant, and wants the violets to take over. They support the great spangled fritillary butterfly and provide nectar plants for other pollinators. She’s striving for blooms most of the year. She Tami Entabi next to coral honeysuckle, a favorite of hummingbirds. leaves the leaves and dead wood in her garden beds. Her goal is a are the largest “crop” grown in the results and the plant can produce Photo by Glenda Booth woodland garden of native plants Chesapeake Bay watershed. And seeds. Around 75 percent of all that supports native insects, birds while the perfect green lawn may flowering plants depend on pollina- Photo by Glenda Booth and other wildlife. be an American icon, ecologically, tors for fertilization, but many pol- Entabi and many others are try- it has very little habitat value. linator species are declining. “The ing to eliminate plants not native To reverse the declines in insects, main threat facing wild pollinators to the area. Non-native or invasive birds and other wildlife and to be Is loss of habitats,” wrote Kathy By Tami Entabi plants are plants introduced to an better stewards of the environ- Reshetiloff for the Bay Journal. area intentionally or accidentally. ment, many gardeners today are Some pollinators are generalists Many spread rapidly and lack nat- turning to more natural landscap- and can pollinate a variety of plant ural controls. They usually outcom- ing approaches and native plants. species, but others are highly spe- Tami Entabi explains that bees like the false indigo plant. pete native plants, alter biological University of Delaware entomol- cialized. Many pollinators evolved communities and degrade natural ogist Dr. Doug Tallamy offers this: to emerge when their plants are Eastern tiger swallowtail butterfly on fall phlox. Bumblebee carrying pollen and feeding on milkweed blossoms. ecosystems. Some can cause eco- “We have allowed alien plants to flowering. If the plants are not nomic harm. replace natives all over the coun- available, the pollinators cannot try. Our native animals and plants survive. Trouble Signs cannot adapt to this gross and com- In Entabi’s backyard, coreopsis The Earth is losing one to two pletely unnatural manipulation of plants attract skipper and fritillary percent of its insects every year, their environment in time to ne- butterflies. Hummingbirds probe reported University of Connecticut gate the consequences.” coral honeysuckle blossoms. Luna entomologist David Wagner in Jan- With his initiative called “Home- moths visit the pignut hickory uary, a trend some call “the insect grown National Park,” Dr. Tallamy trees. Zebra swallowtail butterflies apocalypse.” NatureServe scientists argues that our national parks are visit the pawpaw trees. Their cat- estimate that about one third of all too small and spread apart to pre- erpillars feed at night and spend Photo by Glenda Booth U.S. species of animals and vascu- serve species to the levels needed, the day in the leaf litter. Bees love lar plants are at risk of extinction. that people can restore habitat and the St. Johnswort. Many insects A 2020 World Wildlife Fund study the ecological health of our com- feed on the goldenrod. Woodpeck-

found that of nearly 4,400 mam- munities. ers excavate dead wood. Skinks By Tami Entabi mals, amphibians, birds, fish and Examples: Mount Vernon Super- hide out in brush piles. Where a Photo by Glenda Booth reptile populations have dropped visor Dan Storck and volunteers big tree that came down left a big by 68 percent since 1970. converted part of the landscape hole, Entabi’s making a frog pond. These studies are signaling that around the Mount Vernon Govern- “The soft bottom will be good for the way we are managing or failing ment Center to native plants. He hibernating and the trunk will be By Tami Entabi Milkweed garden at the Martha Washington Library on Fort to manage our natural resources is led an effort started in 2018 and part of pond and offer places to Buckeye butterfly on hyssop Hunt Road. Belleview Elementary School is in the background, having serious consequences. Ex- adopted unanimously by the Board hide,” she says. across the street. perts point to habitat loss and frag- of Supervisors in 2020 to apply mentation, monocultures, invasive natural landscaping practices to Butterfly Gardening erpillars eat. Without milkweed, Resources species, pesticides, herbicides, in- county properties. Belle View Ele- Some people are planting native monarch butterflies cannot com- Pollinator Gardening, www.pollinator.org; www.xerces.org/bringbackthepollinators secticides, climate change, light mentary School teachers created a plants to support butterflies. “Se- Violets now carpet her backyard. Bumblebee on an obedient plant plete their life cycle. Butterfly Gardening, http://nababutterfly.com/basics-of-butterfly-gardening/ pollution and disease as contribut- native garden, outdoor classroom. lecting plants that will feed butter- The American Horticultural So- Guide to Native Plants for Northern Virginia, https://www.plantnovanatives.org/ ing factors. flies while also encouraging them energy and caterpillar food plants from Mexico. These orange and arch expert, the late Dr. Lincoln ciety’s River Farm, Fort Belvoir Wildlife Habitat Gardens: Audubon at Home, www.audubonva.org, In suburbia, lawns and sprawling Pollinator Gardening to stick around for a while, laying that will feed caterpillars. With black butterflies, weighing one- Brower of Sweet Briar College. and Burgundy Farm Country Day https://www.nwf.org/CertifiedWildlifeHabitat; development have replaced most Pollinators include bees, beetles, eggs and creating a new generation careful selection from these two fifth the weight of a penny, are the Most butterfly caterpillars feed School have monarch butterfly gar- Habitat at Home, https://dwr.virginia.gov/wildlife/habitat/ native biodiversity. Lawns cover 40 butterflies, moths, other insects, of butterflies is your goal,” advises groups, your garden will provide only butterfly species to regularly on specific plant species, called dens. The Martha Washington Li- “Nature’s Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation That Starts in Your Yard,” book By Douglas W. Tallamy to 50 million acres of land in the birds and bats. When a pollina- the North American Butterfly Asso- for the entire life cycle of butter- undertake a two-way migration, their host plant. Monarch butter- brary has a milkweed garden. United States, almost equivalent to tor carries pollen grains from the ciation’s website. “To do this, you flies.” for some, a 3,000-mile trip over fly caterpillars feed exclusively Tallamy urges people to “re-cre- all of the country’s national parks, male anther of a flower to the fe- will need to choose plants that fall Some people are planting to spe- three generations. “This is one of on milkweed leaves. Host plants ate” nature. For species in decline, vene to right the wrongs that we re-create nature.” “On your own property you can wrote Tik Root in the July 1 Wash- male stigma of flowers of the same into two groups: nectar plants that cifically help monarch butterflies the most extraordinary annual mi- generally are the plants on which he says, “Their only hope for a sus- have perpetrated. In order to let Tami Entabi’s backyard is a good make a difference,” Entabi says. ington Post. Lawns and turfgrass species and fertilizes it, pollination will provide adult butterflies with and support their migration to and grations on our planet,” said mon- butterflies lay eggs and their cat- tainable future is for us to inter- nature take its course, we must first example. “It’s exciting.” 6 v Arlington Connection v July 21-27, 2021 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection v July 21-27, 2021 v 7 News It Just Gets Better and Better AFAC new warehouse expands capacity for feeding 2,300 families a week plus delivery to five senior centers. Photos by Shirley Ruhe/The Connection

Charles Meng, CEO and Executive Director of AFAC (Arlington Food Assistance Center), stands outside the new 4,800 foot warehouse The new $80,000 refrigerators in the remodeled warehouse area increase storage space by 100 percent. space under construction on S. Nelson Street.

By Shirley Ruhe less than 18 years old.” He com- Arlington Connection pares that to October 2001 when they served 529 families a week. line forms on July 15 Meng says during COVID the outside the AFAC (Ar- need for supplemental groceries lington Food Assistance increased with 2,334 families re- ACenter) building on S. questing assistance for the first Nelson Street as people wait with time due to economic hardship. their bags and rolling carts for a The additional space will allow week’s supply of supplemental gro- AFAC to have 100 percent more ceries. Next door, construction of refrigeration and freezer capacity additional warehouse space is well with the $80,000 purchase of two underway to add 4,600 square feet giant refrigeration units. “A lot of for AFAC food storage. eggs, milk, vegetables and produce Charles Meng, CEO and Exec- have to be refrigerated and frozen. utive Director of Arlington Food This way we can buy in greater Assistance Center, says the new volume and get a bigger discount. Charles Meng heads from the multi-purpose room Charles Meng points to the removable railings in the building will increase the storage Meng points to the far wall where down the hall to the new warehouse space, which 1,200 square foot second story storage space that capacity allowing AFAC to pur- the refrigerators are located. “We will allow expansion of the client base for supple- allows forklift access to put “anything up there.” chase more in bulk and buy at put in an insulated slab under the mental groceries. a bigger discount. And with in- refrigerators and added one over creased storage they will be able this way for the future.” “We worked with Tech 24 who did the first time. And there are plastic and debt free.” The new building is to expand their services to serve “We are buying healthy food that the original building and with the bands along the lower wall to keep expected to be open in September needy families outside Arlington. people pass over when they are same excellent project manager.” forklifts from damaging the walls. of this year although there could Last year AFAC purchased 1.2 shopping because it is expensive. By He explains, “This construction There are better things to spend be delays in terms of availability of million pounds of food and re- having macaroni and cheese in the is a brand new building in the money on than maintenance.” materials. ceived 1.5 million pounds of do- grocery basket, what does that pro- walls of an old building built in He points to the wiring and Meng looks ahead to their nated food. Arlington County provide for your kids? Fat, salt and sug- the ‘50s. We took off 70 years of plugs along the wall. “See all new ten-year future. “Food insecuri- vides $555,000 to purchase food ar. That leads to childhood obesity.” accumulated roofs, one on top of electricity, and the plumbing is ty doesn’t just happen overnight but the total food budget is $1.2 Meng says Arlingtonians gen- the other and put on a new roof.” new, too. and can last weeks, months, years. million to meet the demand so erously donate in the many AFAC And they will be adding skylights. “You see that black spot on the Our mission statement states ‘an they still need to raise $645,000. boxes widely located around the In addition, the renovation in- wall? We’re going to knock out a independent, community-based Meng says Arlington provides 6.9 area — cereal, tuna, canned toma- cludes a new floor after the discov- doorway to the next building for non-profit food pantry that- pro percent of the $8 million it takes to toes, rice — many of the most ba- ery that they had bad subsoil con- ready access.” Meng adds, “Of vides dignified access to nutritious operate AFAC for a year. sic requested supplies. “But we get ditions that allowed the building to course the whole building is ADA. supplemental groceries to all of Currently AFAC provides sup- everything donated from seaweed settle differently resulting in large handicapped accessible. our neighbors in need.’” plemental groceries to an average to cans of something the kids don’t cracks. “We took out five feet of dirt The new addition was funded He notes the long-term trend for of 2,300 families a week as well like.” and put new compacted gravel un- with legacy gifts from people’s assistance is moving downward as delivery to five senior centers. The building was purchased der the floor. | wills and estates. “We used it to as low-income families are being Meng pulls out a big book of sta- in October 2020 and construc- A worker is measuring a large purchase the building and reno- pushed out of Arlington by lack of tistics. “We run on statistics. For in- tion started in early March 2021. sheet of plastic, which will protect vate the space.” Meng adds they affordable housing. “The cost of stance, in May we had 10,064 vis- COVID was not an issue because the new sheet rock on the walls. “It are still raising money for it but he living is getting outrageous.” its. This represented 2,013 families so many other construction proj- is easy to clean. We wanted some- has confidence it will be paid for. “Our purpose is to feed needy with 4,972 individuals, half kids ects were on hold at the time. thing low maintenance, to do it right “We are currently in good shape families wherever they may be.” 8 v Arlington Connection v July 21-27, 2021 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Opinion Same Company, Same Employees, Calling for Support Same Great Value - Now Celebrating 20 Years! Of Legislative Policies TWO POOR TEACHERS On COVID-19 Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling ver the last year till now, However, not everything is lost the world has faced one as there is still hope in helping to Oof its most prominent pe- resolve the issues at hand, the Bor- riods of economic and sociological gen Project. The Borgen Project is hardships known to man. The re- a non-profit, national organization cent COVID-19 pandemic has been that focuses on fighting global pov- responsible for infecting over 170 erty. Some of the actions that are million people worldwide, with done is to mobilize constituents, over 3 million having lost their meeting and influencing lawmak- lives. ers to push effective foreign policy, Additionally, the pandemic has and fundraise to keep the organi- deeply impacted the livelihoods of zation running. those who are completely vulnera- Therefore, I encourage you to ble to the loss of resources and has check out the organization as well created long-term damage to those as to contact your local congressio- • Electrical (ELE) Fully Insured & Class A Licensed respective nations, greatly increas- nal leaders through emailing and • Gas Fitting (GFC) Since 1999 ing global poverty. calling their offices to push for leg- 10% down Most importantly however, is islative action. • Heating Ventilation and Air nothing until the job that while the US is beginning to In addition, I call upon U.S. Conditioning (HVA) is complete for the open its businesses and workplaces Rep. Don Beyer Jr. and U.S. Sen- • Plumbing (PLB) past 17 years thanks to the recent distributions ators Tim Kaine and Mark Warner of COVID vaccines, other countries to continue to push for bills that • Residential Building (RBC) Charles Meng, CEO and Executive Director of AFAC (Arlington Food such as India, Brazil, and Columbia greatly enhance foreign aid, much Assistance Center), stands outside the new 4,800 foot warehouse still struggle with the pandemic at like recent action enacted from Free Estimates 703-999-2928 space under construction on S. Nelson Street. hand. Because of issues with limit- the House of Representatives with Check if your contractor is licensed at the state level ed resources provided and lack of the Global Health Security Act this http://www.DPOR.virginia.gov vaccines available, these countries past Monday. are not able to successfully vacci- Jael Espinoza Visit our website: www.twopoorteachers.com nate their communities fully. Arlington

Charles Meng heads from the multi-purpose room down the hall to the new warehouse space, which will allow expansion of the client base for supplemental groceries. and debt free.” The new building is expected to be open in September of this year although there could be delays in terms of availability of materials. Meng looks ahead to their ten-year future. “Food insecuri- ty doesn’t just happen overnight and can last weeks, months, years. Our mission statement states ‘an independent, community-based non-profit food pantry that provides dignified access to nutritious supplemental groceries to all of our neighbors in need.’” He notes the long-term trend for assistance is moving downward as low-income families are being pushed out of Arlington by lack of affordable housing. “The cost of living is getting outrageous.” “Our purpose is to feed needy families wherever they may be.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection v July 21-27, 2021 v 9 Classified WWW.CONNECTIONNEWSPAPERS.COM To Advertise in This Paper, Call by Monday 11:00 am 703-778-9411

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Still, in spite of calculating the hours nine artists approached the relentless tumult Encore Stage & Studio (Family Performance) – necessary to get current with the show and con- of the COVID-19 global pandemic. In sculp- Sun, July 25 sidering the life I would need to live to reach this nirvana, I am not put off by the arithmetic or the challenge. I don’t intend to commit every waking Arlingtonian as Amateur Top Chef hour to fulfilling this goal, especially if one were to consider how the return of the fall shows in From Page 3 pushing me. to use more salt.” Faraon ex- September would adversely impact my viewing flexibility. More shows to watch would create Faraon explains one of the judges makes plains that he has cut back on salt in his own less opportunity to focus on any one show. dishes that are simple but well executed. “I cooking but one difference between home Nevertheless, there are approximately three knew I had to do this without a mistake.” chefs and restaurant chefs is that restaurants months-ish until original programming returns While Faraon concentrated on the risotto he use more seasoning. “That’s what makes to the networks in the fall. I don’t have to have says, “Greg is a great chef and he was giving them great chefs, right?” completed my pursuit by then. It’s not as if I’m me advice about what else to put in as well When he isn’t at his day job as a partner fulfilling some kind of contract. Hardly. All I’m fulfilling is a cockeyed plan to binge-watch more as tips on technique. I wanted to add cream and chief creative officer at an internation- than eight seasons of a show that up until now, I but he suggested mascarpone, which we al intelligence consulting company, he is barely knew existed. Now, not only does it exist, added at the end to add creaminess.” cooking new cuisines to discover what kind it’s sort of the focus of my life (cancer notwith- Looking back Faraon says it could have of flavors different cultures love. “I feel like standing). Granted, it’s not very exciting, but used more liquid, “but it tasted great. All I got a lot of intellectual curiosity from my it sure is predictable. And for a cancer patient recently re-diagnosed, predictable is good. I just things meshed well together.” time at the CIA. hope the show ends before I do. He says Gourdet was skeptical about put- “One of the great things about living in Kenny Lourie is an Advertising Representative for ting the caviar and truffles together, “but this area is that we are beyond the culinary The Potomac Almanac & The Connection Newspapers. the balance was just right. And Gregory was renaissance; there are so many great chefs.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection v July 21-27, 2021 v 11 12 v Arlington Connection v July 21-27, 2021 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com