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SEPT. 30 - OCT. 6, 2010 “Consequences” 25 CENTS Newsstand Price Volume XXIV, NO. 39 Therapeutic Firework Leads Riding at 30 Centreville To Death, Jail residents are died, Guthrie was charged with Man found guilty involuntary manslaughter. And among the of involuntary last Thursday, Sept. 23, following a two-day trial in Loudoun County participants. manslaughter. — where the tragedy occurred — a jury found Guthrie guilty and recommended jail time and a fine. By Bonnie Hobbs By Bonnie Hobbs “There’s no suggestion that Centre View Centre View Guthrie intended to cause Ross’s death, but his criminal negligence he Northern Virginia hen Centreville’s let to it,” said Assistant T Therapeutic Riding Kyle Guthrie Commonwealth’s Attorney Program (NVTRP) cel- Wtossed a firework Stephen Sincavage. When the fire- ebrated 30 years of service, into the air from a work landed near Ross, said the Sept. 19, honored people moving pickup truck, last summer, prosecutor, he took “evasive action who’ve helped along the way he didn’t expect a person sitting to protect himself from injury.” and announced a major contri- near him to jump out of the ve- The night of July 18-19, 2009, bution toward its purchase of hicle when the lit firework fell five 19-year-olds — all Westfield Little Full Cry Farm in Clifton, back in the truck bed where they High grads and athletes — were where the program operates. Ryan Shank-Rowe of Centreville enjoys riding a horse, were sitting. traveling on Donegal Drive near “We have an opportunity to with help from some NVTRP volunteers. But when Oak Hill’s Dennis Ray Mandeville Drive in South Riding. preserve a way of life, plus the Ross Jr., 19, jumped out, hit his beauty of the land at Popes Head and Clifton veterans in an inclusive, community setting. And head on the road and subsequently See Guthrie, Page 4 roads,” said NVTRP Board of Governors Chairman since the organization focuses on each rider’s abil- Rhonda VanLowe. “And we’ve just received a $1 ity, rather than disability, the results have been million gift from the O’Shaughnessy-Hurst Memo- increased mobility, socialization and a sense of be- rial Foundation, which cares about children’s longing. ‘I Just Wanted Him health, animal welfare and the environment.” “This is about empowerment and dignity,” said She shared the good news during the 30th anni- U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11). “When a person versary jubilee in Clifton. The nonprofit NVTRP gets on a horse, it can be a transforming experi Held Accountable’ provides horseback-riding opportunities to chil- dren and adults with disabilities, at-risk youth and See 30 Years, Page 3 Ross’s mother talks about her son.

By Bonnie Hobbs Ross’s son Dennis, 19, jumped Centre View from a truck bed into which a Child-Molester Sentenced to Prison lighted firework thrown by lthough a jury recom- Guthrie, also 19, landed near him. His victims were young, came about was a stealing of their A mended Kyle Guthrie re- Dennis struck his head on the road futures.” ceive just five days in jail and died, six days later. piano students. Making matters worse, said his for involuntarily causing her son’s Until then, said his mother, he victims, Sept. 24, in Fairfax County death last summer, Jean Ross says was “a happy kid, with a smile that Circuit Court, was that — while they it’s OK with her. lit up a room. He was also a guy’s By Bonnie Hobs were left shattered and traumatized “I didn’t expect the boy to do a guy who loved sports and playing Centre View to deal with the devastating after- lot of jail time,” she said. “I just video games.” A 2008 Westfield math of what he’d done to them — wanted him held accountable for nce upon a time, there were three, little Copping was living the high life. For his actions.” See Ross’s Mother, Page 4 Ogirls who took piano lessons in the next 12 years, he traveled the

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2 ❖ Centre View South ❖ September 30 - October 6, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Roundups Police Link Recent Burglaries 30 Years of Therapeutic Riding Fairfax County police have linked an additional 21 incidents they be- lieve have been committed by the same suspect responsible for a series From Page 1 of burglaries and larcenies across the county. Thirteen additional bur- ence. It makes a differ- glaries and at least 13 other related incidents — such as larcenies from ence in people’s lives.” Af- vehicles, suspicious persons and suspicious noises — were reported to ter all, he continued, “It’s police in the last week, and detectives believe the same suspect is re- worth investing in people’s sponsible. These numbers continue to change on a daily basis as reports lives, and I congratulate Photo by are investigated. you all.” Two handguns are among the items stolen from vehicles, so residents NVTRP has five instruc- should be extremely cautious. Police stress that the suspect makes entry tors with 20 years com- through unlocked doors and windows, so locking up may be the best bined experience, 12 Bonnie Hobbs deterrent. horses and 750 volunteers Police further warn residents to lock their vehicles and not leave items donating nearly 13,000 of value or garage-door openers inside unattended vehicles. When re- hours/year. There are 85- turning home, try not to leave purses, cash or keys near an entryway. 90 riders and 12-15 ses-

/Centre View Promote safety by using the home’s exterior lights. Residents noticing sions/week. But through suspicious persons or activity should call the police at 703-691-2131. community outreach — other nonprofits serving Caregiver Seminars Coming Up the program’s constituents — the number of riders Rider Sean McGinnis, left, of Centreville with Clifton Fairfax County’s free Seminars for Caregivers series offers several pre- often reaches 175. Mayor Bill Hollaway. sentations to help family caregivers of older adults, and adults with dis- One of them, Sean abilities, throughout the county. Speakers include experts in law, insur- McGinnis, 22, grew up in ance, care management, finances and community resources. Register at Centreville’s Cabell’s Mill community. He has ability, and in the short time he’s been there, he’s [email protected] or call 703-324-5205, TTY 711. ADHD, a seizure disorder he’s mostly outgrown come so far. He’s trotting, independently hold- Keep tabs on upcoming caregiver support groups and seminars at: and progressive developmental delay — which ing the reins and following complex instructions. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/OlderAdultServices/events.htm. is on the autism spectrum — and has ridden His instructor said he’s a natural — he was born The following seminars are offered at the Sully District Governmental with, volunteered for and donated to NVTRP to be on a horse. And we’re very blessed to be Center, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly: for five years. ❖ here. They’re very special people — people with Legal Tools for Caregivers – Thursday, Sept. 30, from 7-9 p.m. Fam- “This program is great; it’s helped me a lot,” a calling.” ily caregivers may need to make legal and health-care decisions for a he said. “It’s one of the best things that ever Shank-Rowe said riding horses has also helped loved one. Topics include durable power of attorney, trusts, guardian- happened to me. I’ll never forget my first les- with Ryan’s other therapies, his academic skills ship and advanced medical directives. son; they took me off the lead line and I had ❖ and his ability to relate to others. “Every other Caregiving 101 – Thursday, Oct. 7, from 7-9 p.m. People beginning almost no clue what to do. But they told me I’d child has routines and activities, and this is his the journey of caregiving will learn about resources and obtain helpful be fine, and I was, because the horse was little niche,” she said. “It’s therapy, but he doesn’t information. The speaker will be Norine Swaminatha with the Alzheimer’s trained.” know it; it’s just a good Association, National Capital Area. After that, McGinnis time. They create an envi- learned to ride well, but ronment where it feels hopes to keep improving. “I “I’ve seen some of the Meeting about Local Parks natural.” want to have fun and learn As part of its long-range, park-system planning process, the Fairfax The NVTRP had its roots more,” he said. “Being on a miracles that happen.” County Park Authority is soliciting public comments about the parks in in the Fairfax 4H Thera- horse and being able to ride — Sean McGinnis, the Sully and Springfield districts. Toward that end, a meeting is slated peutic Riding Program, is great because it helps me for Tuesday, Oct. 5, at 7 p.m., in rooms 106-107 of the Herrity Building, rider and volunteer and Clifton’s Jacque Trefry with my coordination and 12055 Government Center Parkway in Fair Oaks. was part of it. Describing body strength.” Residents are invited to view the draft plan and share their thoughts the program as a “backyard startup,” Trefry re- Happy to be at NVTRP’s 30th Jubilee celebra- at the “Great Parks, Great Communities” project Web page: called, “We used neighbors’ riding ranges and tion, he said, “I’ve seen some of the miracles www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/plandev/greatparks.htm. Fill out and sub- loaned horses walked in from the neighborhood. that happen because of this program. There mit the online comment form or send comments directly to We started with two students, and I was one of a were people who started from scratch and were [email protected]. Input will be accepted through Nov. 15. few instructors. Then a new group came in and in worse shape than me. One of them, a boy began this group; it’s wonderful to see how it’s with cerebral palsy, is an independent rider grown.” now.” Free Carseat Inspections Also pleased, NVTRP Executive Director Another local participant is 8-year-old Ryan Certified technicians from the Sully District Police Station will per- Breeana Bornhorst said the program has flour- Shank-Rowe of Centreville’s Sully Station com- form free, child safety carseat inspections Thursday, Oct. 7 and Oct. 21, ished for 30 years “because of amazing individu- munity. He has autism and has been riding al- from 5-8:30 p.m., at the station, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly. No als coming together for a common goal — mak- most a year. “It gives him a sense of commu- appointment is necessary. But residents should install the child safety ing a positive difference in the quality of life for nity, a sense of normalcy,” said his mom, Donna seats themselves so technicians may properly inspect and adjust them, our riders.” Shank-Rowe. “And it seems to make him at as needed. Calling NVTRP an important part of the greater peace with himself.” However, because of time constraints, only the first 35 vehicles arriv- Clifton community, Clifton Mayor Bill Hollaway She said Ryan has many sensory issues, so ing on each date will be inspected. That way, inspectors may have enough said, “There’s no more valuable asset than “being on a horse helps him with language, time to properly instruct the caregiver on the proper use of the child someone’s time, and we look forward to work- being able to focus and following directions. seat. Call 703-814-7000, ext. 5140, to confirm dates and times. ing with you in the future, as well. Congratula- He doesn’t get to do a lot of sports or individual tions on your 30th anniversary, and we look for- activities; so to him, it’s not therapy, it’s fun — ward to 30 more.” Fire Station Open Houses and that’s a beautiful thing.” State Sen. George Barker (D-39) also wished But for her, she said, it is therapy. “It’s magic, National Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 3-9, so all Fairfax County Fire the group well, saying, “Keep doing a great job; sitting on a beautiful farm and watching him and Rescue Stations will be holding open houses, Saturday, Oct. 9, from we know you will.” able to do things,” said Shank-Rowe. “It’s as if 10 a.m.-4 p.m. There’ll be activities and displays for the whole family, All in all, said VanLowe, “Our journey has been his disability goes away for a bit, and his self- and firefighters and EMTs will be on hand to answer questions. Locally, about our riders — their accomplishments and esteem is beaming. He’s surrounded by volun- participating fire stations include Centreville’s Station 17 on Old their joys — and we cherish each and every one. teers, so he feels loved, respected and cared Centreville Road, West Centreville’s Station 38 at Stone Road and ODay There’s no limit to what they can achieve and to for.” Drive, Chantilly’s Station 15 on Walney Road and Fair Oaks’s Station 21 what NVTRP can become.” Ryan’s had three, different instructors since on Route 50. To donate or for more information, visit he’s been there, and his mom says they teach www.nvtrp.org. or contact Bornhorst at 703-764- him on every level. “They don’t look at his dis- 0269 or [email protected]. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View South ❖ September 30 - October 6, 2010 ❖ 3 News Ross’s Mother Talks about Her Son

From Page 1 throwing outing by one of the three, other have to be strong for them; that’s how I get boys who went with them. through each day. Our family unit has High grad, he played cornerback on the “What are the odds — the night before changed and we’ve become closer, in a dif- Bulldogs’ 2007 varsity football team that he’s planning on leaving — that something ferent way.” won the state championship. like this would happen?” asked Ross. “It Furthermore, said Ross, “We’ve been so Dennis was also leaving, that Monday, for takes the air out of your lungs. I have a hole blessed. Friends, family and the Westfield Marine boot camp. “He’d wanted to join the in my heart — it’s broken. I sometimes wake community have been there for us — teach- Marines since he was in fourth grade and up thinking, ‘Did this really happen?’ ers, administrators and the football staff.” was excited about going into the infantry,” In that last year, she said, “Dennis had said Ross. “He wanted to protect our coun- grown and become a young man, an adult. try.” “I have a hole in my heart The week before he was leaving for boot Still, after graduation, his mom asked him camp, he and I sat up late one night, on the to think about it for a year before signing — it’s broken.” porch, just chatting. I got to tell him how the final papers. He did so and spent his — Jean Ross, Dennis Ross’s mother proud I was of him that he achieved his goal time working at UPS, running and working and was going into the Marines. So I have Dennis Ray Ross Jr. out at a gym. But at last, the big day was some form of comfort that I was able to say about to arrive and Dennis was saying Now, she and her husband Dennis Sr. have what I wanted to say to him.” of four people. I look at it this way: That goodbye to his friends. had to adjust to life without their firstborn Now, Ross has another reason to be proud was the saddest night of my life — and prob- Ironically, Guthrie wasn’t one of them; child. But, she said, “My two other sons, of her son. After his death, she said, “He ably the happiest night of someone else’s. he’d been invited on the joyriding/firework- Mack, 17, and Sean, 15, keep me going. I donated his organs and helped save the lives So Dennis lives on, and he always will.” Guthrie Found Guilty of Involuntary Manslaughter

From Page 1 five boys who engaged in — as my daugh- lighting the fireworks, and McDonald said Moscato said the firework landed ter says — ‘stupid, boy stuff.’” no. closer to McDonald and he didn’t flee Johnny Pickett was driving and Furthermore, he said, “Kyle wasn’t the Pickett testified that, after they called 911, the truck, so he doubted Guthrie Billy Sampson was in the passenger major participant. Pickett was drinking and “We didn’t know what to do about the fire- could have foreseen Ross’s exit be- seat. In the truck bed were Guthrie, driving, Sampson provided the fireworks works and alcohol in the truck, so we put cause of it. All night, said Moscato, behind Pickett; Brendan McDonald, and got everyone together, and Brendan them down the sewer. We didn’t know how Ross hadn’t objected to the fireworks, behind Sampson; and Ross, with his provided the beer. Had the fireworks and serious Dennis’s injuries were, and we pan- “nor given any indication of fear.” back to the tailgate. alcohol not been provided, this might not icked because we didn’t want to get into But, countered Sincavage, “Guthrie “They’d brought a good number of have happened.” Moscato also wondered trouble for having alcohol and illegal fire- should have known that throwing a fireworks with them from Billy’s why Ross, who was slated to leave for Ma- works.” Under questioning from Minor, lit firework could have caused seri- house, plus alcohol,” said Sincavage. rine Corps boot camp, that Monday, was so Pickett said everyone but Ross had been ous injury or death to someone else. “Rescue was called and found Den- frightened by a “small firework.” drinking. Why would you jump from a moving nis on the ground, with labored Ross’s father, Dennis Ray Ross Sr., said his Loudoun County Sheriff’s Deputy Kevin truck? If you suddenly thought you breathing and bleeding from the son was saying good bye to Pickett before Solon said he saw the beer and fireworks were in danger.” head. He was taken to Inova Fairfax leaving for Parris Island, S.C. They, in the gutter, and Investigator Brian The jury of five women and seven Hospital where he died, July 25, McDonald and Sampson had played foot- Kennedy with the Fire Marshal’s Office said men deliberated nearly five hours from blunt force trauma to the head, ball together at Westfield. He said Dennis M-88s, also called “jumping jacks,” have over two days before finding Guthrie after life-support measures were re- didn’t drink or do drugs and was in perfect “more fire powder than a firecracker and guilty of both involuntary manslaugh- moved.” health. The next time he saw him was in wildly jump and move while lit.” ter and unlawful use of fireworks. The the hospital. Said Ross: “The doctors told Sheriff’s Deputy Richard Garris said jurors recommended he receive a us he’d never recover, so we removed him Guthrie told him the firework he threw $2,500 fine for each charge, plus five “Guthrie’s actions set off from life support.” “went up about 20 feet and landed back in days in jail for involuntary man- McDonald — who’d also thrown fire- the truck bed. [Guthrie] said Dennis over- slaughter. a chain of events.” works that night over the side of the truck, reacted, said, ‘Oh, sh**’ and jumped out of — Stephen Sincavage, with Guthrie — testified that they’d all left the vehicle, which was moving 20-30 mph.” Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Sampson’s house, with fireworks and beer, In his closing argument, Sincavage said “Had the fireworks and to see their friend Nick in South Riding. Guthrie threw the firework in the middle “Johnny was driving, and we were drinking of a residential neighborhood, showing “dis- alcohol not been Initially, said Sincavage, Guthrie beer I’d taken from my house,” said regard for the other people in the vehicle. and the others told authorities the McDonald. “We lit off fireworks — mainly Guthrie’s actions set off a chain of events provided, this might not truck had swerved and Ross fell out, bottle rockets — on a golf course near Nick’s that should have been foreseeable to him. have happened.” but later admitted they’d lied be- house. Nick wasn’t home, so we lit some Until the moment that firework landed in cause they were scared. “Guthrie said fireworks on his car.” the truck bed, no others had; so [until then], — Anthony Moscato, he wanted to pop a firework over Minutes later, back in the truck, Ross had no reason to fear for his safety.” co-defense attorney Brendan’s head,” said the prosecu- McDonald said Guthrie threw the M-88 fire- “When Guthrie said Dennis ‘overreacted,’ tor. “But it was thrown in the direc- work that landed between his [McDonald’s] the ‘over’ is Guthrie’s opinion,” continued Afterward, Minor said, “There’s no tion of travel and came down be- legs. “I saw Dennis shift from the Sincavage. “The ‘reaction’ was Dennis’s re- winner in this. One young man is tween Brendan’s legs, and Dennis passenger’s to the driver’s side, by the tail- sponse to Guthrie’s action, so it was caus- dead and I have nothing but the deep- jumped out. This case is an accident, gate, but I was looking at the firework so I ally related.” est sympathy for his family.” He said but it’s up to you [the jury] to deter- wouldn’t get burned,” said McDonald. “It Moscato, however, said Guthrie wasn’t the felony conviction will follow mine whether there’s criminal liabil- was on fire and was spinning. I tried to solely responsible, and that “all five, young Guthrie for the rest of his life, but he ity.” stomp it out, but it went out on its own; men participated — either by direct action was pleased that the jury seemed Co-defense attorney Anthony and when I looked up, Dennis had gone.” or by complying — in the firework throw- thoughtful, listened carefully to the Moscato said the loss of a child “is “I didn’t think he’d been hurt,” said ing. We can set cause anywhere we like; “facts and factors” of the case and one of epic proportions. What makes McDonald. “We told Johnny to turn around it’s a broader picture. It’s pure happenstance took a great deal of time deliberat- this even worse was its senseless na- so we could pick him up.” Co-defense at- that it was Guthrie’s firework that blew back ing. ture. The jury should look at the torney Francis Minor asked if Ross had in; it could just as easily have been Judge James Chamblin set sentenc- whole evening and the actions of all tried to stop McDonald or Guthrie from McDonald’s.” ing for Jan. 6, 2011.

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By Bonnie Hobbs added her father. “She had personality ary, and [the past sexual abuse] came out in all three victims took piano lessons from Centre View changes and became distant from our fam- the psychiatric evaluation. So we went to the Copping, “None of the girls knew each other ily and angry with her brother and sister.” Sully District Police Station and filed a report.” to ever discuss what had happened to fter the man who molested their He called Copping a “beguiling man who Regarding Copping’s 18-month prison them,” so they were unaware Copping was daughters was sentenced to beguiled us when she told us what he’d sentence, her mother said, “I think he de- touching anyone else besides them. Said the Aprison, the parents of two of his done. Our other two kids were there [dur- serves it. I wish he’d have gotten 10 years dad: “They only saw each other at recitals.” victims expressed relief that he’ll ing the lessons], so we didn’t believe her; for the 10 years she’s suffered.” Praising the police, he said, “We should finally be behind bars. They also shared we thought her siblings were harassing her.” Agreeing, girl one said, “I’m glad he’s be very glad for the law enforcement we some of the pain their children have suf- She’s now 19, in college and doing her best going to prison, but I wish he’d rot in there have — that they pursue cases and justice fered because of George Desmond Copping. to come to put what happened behind her. for the rest of his life. And I’m glad they’re can be gotten. People should come forward “My daughter got many piano trophies But, said her father, as she grew up, “It be- deporting him to Canada because I don’t when they suspect anything. People are free, before this happened,” said girl one’s mother. came more obvious how serious this was.” want to see him around my neighborhood. moral agents and should be held account- “But afterward, she hated the piano.” Things reached a head “when she attempted I feel like it’s over now.” able for their actions, irregardless of their “She won’t touch the piano anymore,” suicide in January 2009 and again this Janu- The father of girl two said that, although other attributes.” Child-Molester Copping Is Sentenced to Prison From Page 1 His case kept being continued in court and several adventurous and educational trips. took away from these students. He shouldn’t two of his charges were dismissed. Then on She said his first marriage was ending in climb a mountain and experience breath- Terrence Ney sentenced Copping, June 14 in Circuit Court, he pleaded guilty the late 1990s-2000 and he was drinking. ing the fresh air. The only ones that should now 71, to 1 and a half years in to two, reduced charges of committing an But he later got sober and remarried. When be able to do that are these girls.” prison. After that, he’ll be deported indecent act by a person in a custodial rela- Greenspun asked Henry what she’d say to Greenspun agreed that “Copping’s done to Canada, since he’s a Canadian citi- tionship. “the three upset girls in this courtroom,” she wrong; he’s done damage. There were over zen. Copping’s sentencing Friday was emotion- replied, “I’m sorry about that, but the fa- 50 kids who came for piano lessons, and In February 2009, a 17-year-old girl ally charged, beginning with the testimony ther I know is absolutely amazing; he’s an there were some violations of the line be- told police that Copping had sexually of three victims who’d submitted victim- exceptional parent.” tween what’s OK and what’s not. He lost abused her when she was 7 and 8 impact statements, but also wanted to ad- Howard Beiles said his good friend Cop- himself; what he did was inexcusable.” years old. She said the abuse occurred dress the court. To protect their identities, ping was coming to Fairfax to visit him when Still, said Greenspun, “Sentencing him to from April 1998 to April 1999 during Centre View will refer to them as girls one, he was arrested in Los Angeles. He, too, five years in prison will never make up for her weekly piano lessons at Copping’s two and three. noted the adverse affects jail had on Cop- the ongoing damage he’s caused. As long former home in the 5700 block of Girl one said she still has trouble sleep- ping. Said Beiles: “He was in solitary con- as he lives, not a day will go by when he Wood Creek Lane in Sully Station. ing at night because of Copping’s actions. finement for his safety, due to the nature of isn’t reminded of what he did.” Police investigated and discovered “I wish I would have turned him in sooner the charges.” Then, addressing the girls and their par- a second person, now 19, who also so he wouldn’t have affected other girls,” But Holt said Copping fooled his friends, ents, Copping stood and said, “I regret the said Cobbing abused her, under the she said. “I’ve had depression since this keeping his dark side hidden from them. pain I caused you. I know none of you are same circumstances, from December happened. I felt mad that he wasn’t in jail “In reading the letters [sent to Judge Ney responsible for any of this — I am. I wish I 2000 through January 2001. She was — and pretty disgusted.” on his behalf], they call him an could undo this damage to you. Ten years 11 years old at the time. “What bothers me is that Mr. Copping still outdoorsman, explorer and adventurer,” ago, I was in a dark place, and I am sorry denies what he did to me and others,” said said Holt. “The commonwealth suggests for what I did. But I am no longer that same girl two. “He hunted me down like an ani- another adjective also applies to him — man; people do change.” “He made [these] girls mal, and I tried to escape his filthy grasp. sexual molester of children.” He told Ney his months in solitary gave He’s not a jolly, fun-loving grandfather who While his victims struggled with their fu- him time to reflect on his actions, and he feel powerless, vulnerable likes to touch others. He’s nothing more tures, said Holt, Copping lived a wealthy asked that he be allowed to continue being than a pedophile, and he needs time in and exciting lifestyle. “He had waterfront a “positive influence” on his children and and violated.” prison to reflect on what he’s done to me property on Cape Cod, lived in Jamaica, had grandchildren. Then it was Ney’s turn to —Greg Holt, and to others.” success in business and climbed mountains speak. Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Girl three was 9 when Copping molested all over the world,” said the prosecutor. “Af- “There’s no sentence sufficient to repay her, and she cried hard as she spoke. “Where ter [girl two’s father] confronted him out- the victims for the harm they’ve suffered,” is the line drawn when touchy-feely goes side [a restaurant], what did he do? He said the judge. “These children should not Warrants were obtained for to taking a child’s clothes off and touching went to New Zealand, Australia and Africa have been harmed that way; the damage it Copping’s arrest, charging him with them?” she asked. “I just hate that this hap- and lived a glorious life.” caused is irreparable, or continues to be three counts of aggravated sexual pened. A couple months ago, I saw him In comparison, said Holt, “All three girls’ with them every day.” battery — two in connection with the walking around Fair Oaks Mall, and it an- lives have been changed and have suffered Ney then gave Copping the agreed-upon, 7-year-old and one in connection with gered me to see him walking free. It scares because of him. [Girl one] has emotional five-year, suspended sentence in one case, the 11-year-old. me to know he’s out there and could possi- scars and has attempted suicide many times. placed him on a year’s supervised proba- Then in January of this year, a 19- bly do this to other children. It’s just not While she wasn’t allowed to see friends and tion and ordered him to register as a sex year-old woman reported that, when fair.” do things other children do, what is he do- offender and receive sex-offender treatment she was 8 and took piano lessons from Defense attorney Peter Greenspun then ing? He’s traveling and living it up.” as ordered by his probation officer. Ney also Copping’s wife, Copping abused her called witnesses on his client’s behalf. Holt said girl two thinks about Copping prohibited him from any contact with the sexually, from February 1999 to Feb- Copping’s daughter, Heather Henry, of when she plays piano, and girl three “has victims or their families. ruary 2000, during her weekly piano Maine, visited with her father during the difficulty building friendships with older In the other case, the judge sentenced lessons. So police charged Copping four months he spent in jail after his arrest people — including her grandparents. He Copping to five years in prison, suspending with two additional counts of aggra- and said incarceration was hard on him. made her and the other girls feel power- 3 and a half years, with the same condi- vated sexual battery. “He seemed unstable mentally and I less, vulnerable and violated.” tions as in the other sentence. Ney ran the Copping, however, was living in didn’t think he was going to survive,” she He said there’s a sentencing agreement sentences consecutively and the probation Australia, so authorities couldn’t ar- said. “He was thin and frail. He’s better now of five years prison, suspended, with regard concurrently. rest him until he re-entered the coun- physically; but emotionally, he’s still a mess to girl two’s case because “she wanted this “This sentence is above the midpoint of try. That happened Sept. 17, 2009, — very empty inside.” Henry called her fa- to end.” But he said Copping belongs be- the [state sentencing] guidelines,” said Ney. when he was apprehended at the air- ther family-oriented and supportive of his hind bars. “Yet there’s nothing a sentence of even 100 port while traveling through Los An- six grandchildren. She said he’d climbed Mt. “Jail is supposed to be hard,” said Holt. years could do to recompense these young geles. Kilimanjaro and taken his grandchildren on “He should get five years for the lifetime he ladies for what they’ve experienced.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View South ❖ September 30 - October 6, 2010 ❖ 7 Opinion

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Michael O’Connell, Kemal Kurspahic Photography: Lynch entered West Point on Louise Krafft, June 28 and has successfully Art/Design: Geovani Flores, completed six weeks of CBT. Also Laurence Foong, John Heinly, Wayne referred to as “Beast Barracks,” Shipp, John Smith CBT is one of the most challeng- Production Manager: ing events a cadet will encoun- Jean Card ter over the course of their four Lynch CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 years at the academy. Circulation Manager: The initial military training program provides Linda Pecquex cadets with basic skills to instill discipline, CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, pride, cohesion, confidence and a high sense L.L.C. of duty to prepare them for entry into the Corps Peter Labovitz of Cadets. Areas of summer instruction in- President/CEO cluded first aid, mountaineering, hand gre- Mary Kimm Publisher/Chief Operating Officer nades, rifle marksmanship and nuclear, biologi- 703-778-9433 cal, and chemical training. Academic Letters [email protected] Lynch began classes Aug. 16. The West Point Jerry Vernon curriculum offers 45 majors balancing physi- A record 414 students were honored at Centreville High School Academic Executive Vice President cal sciences and engineering with humanities Letters Ceremony on Monday, Sept. 27: More than 20 percent of the student [email protected] and social sciences leading to a bachelor of body attained a 3.8 or higher GPA during the 2009-2010 school year. First- Wesley DeBrosse science degree. time honorees received their Columbia blue “C” logo CVHS academic letter, Controller Lynch graduated from Centreville High School along with a certificate of recognition, while past recipients received a pin to Debbie Funk affix to the logo letters they had received in previous years. National Sales, 703-778-9444 in 2009 and attended a year of Engineering [email protected] School at Virginia Tech before entering the U.S. Military Academy. 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From left: Allison Hacker (sister), Eva Hacker (grand- mother), Peter Hacker (father), Mallory Hacker Briancesco, Kevin Briancesco, and Mary Ann Hacker (mother).

Hacker, Briancesco Marry

eter and Mary Ann Hacker, of Fountain Hills Jacqui Notorio, Candace McFetridge, Heather Jacoby, Pand formerly of Virginia Run, are pleased and and Michael Stewart. happy to announce the marriage of their Kevin is a professor of communications at the Hugh daughter Mallory to Kevin Briancesco, on July 10, Downs School of Communications at ASU and a pub- 2010 at The Castle at Ashley Manor in Chandler, Ariz. lished poet. He was also seen recently on stage at Officiant was Sean Owen of Fountain Hills, Ariz. Fountain Hills Community Theater, appearing in Mallory is known to theater goers in Fountain Hills “Midsummer Dreamin” as Oberon. as Millie in “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” Peggy Saw- Kevin is the son of Georgia Nelson of San Fran- yer in “42nd Street” and Ella Patterson in “Annie cisco, Calif. Groom’s Best Men were Robert Hawkins Warbucks.” She is presently a student at ASU and and Doug Silence; groom’s attendants were Carlos will graduate in May with a master’s in education, Briancesco, Marcos Rutt, Megan Arnold. English and theater education. The Maid of Honor The couple honeymooned in Disney World and now was her sister, Allison Hacker. Bridal attendants were reside in Scottsdale, Ariz.

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Address ...... BR FB HB . Postal City .. Sold Price .. Type ...... Lot AC ...... Subdivision SAT./SUN. OCT. 2 & 3 4966 MARSHALL CROWN RD ...... 4 ... 4 ... 1 .. CENTREVILLE .... $780,000 ... Detached ...... 0.20 ...... FAIRLAKES CROSSNG 13428 PEARSON VALLEY LN ...... 5 ... 4 ... 1 .. CENTREVILLE .... $780,000 ... Detached ...... 0.31 ...... DEVEREAUX ESTATES 5525 AJUGA CT ...... 5 ... 4 ... 1 .. CENTREVILLE .... $730,000 ... Detached ...... 0.18 ...... FAIRCREST SOUTH 6315 BARNESDALE PATH ...... 7 ... 4 ... 1 .. CENTREVILLE .... $702,000 ... Detached ...... 0.79 ...... WESTPORT 13716 JOHNSON AVE ...... 5 ... 4 ... 1 .. CENTREVILLE .... $624,000 ... Detached ...... 0.23 ...... RATCLIFFE 15368 WETHERBURN CT ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 .. CENTREVILLE .... $593,000 ... Detached ...... 0.34 ...... VIRGINIA RUN 6616 PELHAMS TRCE ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 .. CENTREVILLE .... $585,000 ... Detached ...... 0.30 ...... VIRGINIA RUN 15423 MARTINS HUNDRED DR ... 4 ... 3... 1 .. CENTREVILLE .... $575,000 ... Detached ...... 0.37 ...... VIRGINIA RUN 5223 ELLICOTT CT ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 .. CENTREVILLE .... $550,000 ... Detached ...... 0.25 ...... CABELLS MILL 12503 Sweet Leaf Ter, 14505 STORE HOUSE DR ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 .. CENTREVILLE .... $535,000 ... Detached ...... 0.27 ...... CENTRE RIDGE Fairfax 14803 DEER POND CT ...... 5 ... 3 ... 1 .. CENTREVILLE .... $530,000 ... Detached ...... 0.18 ...... SULLY STATION 5283 ELLICOTT DR ...... 4 ... 4 ... 0 .. CENTREVILLE .... $526,000 ... Detached ...... 0.21 ...... CABELLS MILL 13312 TERRYCLOTH LN ...... 5 ... 3 ... 0 .. CENTREVILLE .... $525,000 ... Detached ...... 0.14 ...... FAIRCREST $385,000 14706 VIRGINIA INFANTRY RD ... 5 ... 3... 1 .. CENTREVILLE .... $520,000 ... Detached ...... 0.26 ...... CONFEDERATE RIDGE 5646 POWERS LN ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 .. CENTREVILLE .... $514,900 ... Detached ...... 0.10 ...... SULLY MANOR 15202 HONSENA DR ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 .. CENTREVILLE .... $495,000 ... Detached ...... 0.24 ...... COUNTRY CLUB MANOR Open Sunday 1-4 15401 WHITECHAPEL CT ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 .. CENTREVILLE .... $495,000 ... Detached ...... 0.31 ...... VIRGINIA RUN 13709 LELAND RD...... 5 ... 3 ... 1 .. CENTREVILLE .... $438,000 ... Detached ...... 0.53 ...... CENTREVILLE FARMS 5637 FAIRCLOTH CT ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 .. CENTREVILLE .... $430,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.04 ...... SULLY MANOR STEVE BINGHAM, 14016 WOOD ROCK WAY ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 .. CENTREVILLE .... $430,000 ... Detached ...... 0.16 ...... GREEN TRAILS KELLER WILLIAMS, 5105 SAPPHIRE SKY LN ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 .. CENTREVILLE .... $428,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.00 ...... FAIRCREST 703-389-1985 14503 WILLIAM CARR LN ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 .. CENTREVILLE .... $409,000 ... Detached ...... 0.21 ...... NEWGATE 5615 SHEALS LN ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 .. CENTREVILLE .... $408,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.04 ...... SULLY MANOR 5304 GRANITE STEP TRL ...... 3 ... 2 ... 2 .. CENTREVILLE .... $407,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... FAIRCREST 13962 TANNERS HOUSE WAY ..... 4 ... 3 ... 1 .. CENTREVILLE .... $407,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.07 ...... TANNERS RIDGE 5433 SEQUOIA FARMS DR ...... 3 ... 2 ... 2 .. CENTREVILLE .... $405,000 ... Detached ...... 0.22 ...... SEQUOIA FARMS 14702 SAINT GERMAIN DRIVE .... 4 ... 4 ... 0 .. CENTREVILLE .... $399,900 ... Detached ...... 0.24 ...... NEWGATE FOREST 13513 PRAIRIE MALLOW LN ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 .. CENTREVILLE .... $390,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... FAIRCREST NORTH 6313 MUSKET BALL DR ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 .. CENTREVILLE .... $359,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.04 ...... CENTRE RIDGE 14551 LOCK DR ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 .. CENTREVILLE .... $350,000 ... Detached ...... 0.23 ...... COUNTRY CLUB MANOR 5317 ROSEMALLOW CIR ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 .. CENTREVILLE .... $340,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.04 ...... FAIRCREST 14740 FLOWER HILL DR ...... 3 ... 2 ... 2 .. CENTREVILLE .... $340,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.06 ...... SULLY STATION When you visit one of these Open Houses, tell the Realtor you saw it in this 13838 BRIDLINGTON CT ...... 3 ... 2 ... 2 .. CENTREVILLE .... $332,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.04 ...... ENGLEWOOD MEWS Connection Newspaper. For more real estate listings and open houses, visit 6891 KERRYWOOD CIR ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 .. CENTREVILLE .... $330,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.06 ...... NORTH HART RUN www.ConnectionNewspapers.com and click the Real Estate links on the right side. 6304 MARY TODD CT ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 .. CENTREVILLE .... $325,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.04 ...... HERITAGE ESTATES 5800 BELCHER FARM DR ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 .. CENTREVILLE .... $320,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.05 ...... SULLY STATION Call Specific Agents to Confirm Dates & Times. 13830 WAKLEY CT ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 .. CENTREVILLE .... $318,500 ... Townhouse .... 0.07 ...... LITTLE ROCKY RUN 14522 CREEK BRANCH CT ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 .. CENTREVILLE .... $315,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.04 ...... SULLY STATION Fairfax 14494 PITTMAN CT ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 .. CENTREVILLE .... $315,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.06 ...... COMPTON VILLAGE 12289 Fort Buffalo Cir #491.....$245,000...... Sat 12-4...... Tammy Dodson-Baldwin..Long & Foster...... 571-261-1400 13854 ROCK LANDING CT ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 .. CENTREVILLE .... $313,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... LITTLE ROCKY RUN 9002 Bowler Dr...... $358,720...... Sun 1-4...... Gomathi Nagaraj...... Mantram ...... 703-543-5650 6318 MARY TODD CT ...... 3 ... 2 ... 2 .. CENTREVILLE .... $310,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.04 ...... HERITAGE ESTATES 14373 SILO VALLEY VW ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 .. CENTREVILLE .... $308,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.04 ...... CENTRE RIDGE 12503 Sweet Leaf Ter...... $385,000...... Sun 1-4...... Steve Bingham...... Keller Williams...... 703-389-1985 6812 COTTINGHAM LN ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 .. CENTREVILLE .... $305,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.06 ...... CROFTON COMMONS 4226 Sleepy Lake Dr...... $409,900...... Sun 1-4...... Jerry Hodges...... Promax Management...703-625-5688 14084 RED RIVER DR ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 .. CENTREVILLE .... $302,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.04 ...... HERITAGE ESTATES 12104 Ruffin Dr...... $459,780...... Sun 1-4...... Sandra Crews...... RE/MAX...... 703-956-6646 13923 MIDDLE CREEK PL ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 .. CENTREVILLE .... $300,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.05 ...... HERITAGE ESTATES 4080 Clovet Dr...... $489,000...... Sun 1-3...... Dana DeSarno...... Samson Properties....571-212-7770 14113 COMPTON VALLEY WAY ... 3 ... 2... 1 .. CENTREVILLE .... $297,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.04 ..... COMPTON VALLEY ESTATES 10813 Broadwater Dr...... $545,000...... Sun 1-4...... Catie Morales...... Long & Foster...... 703-278-9313 14156 COMPTON VALLEY WAY ... 4 ... 3... 1 .. CENTREVILLE .... $292,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ..... COMPTON VALLEY ESTATES 6309 MARY TODD CT ...... 2 ... 3 ... 1 .. CENTREVILLE .... $290,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... HERITAGE ESTATES 10213 Pumphrey Ct...... $584,900...... Sun 1-4...... Hannie Gonzalez...... Plush Homes...... 703-481-5700 5937 WILD BROOK CT ...... 3 ... 2 ... 2 .. CENTREVILLE .... $285,687 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... LITTLE ROCKY RUN 10512 Dillard Ct...... $585,000...... Sun 1-4...... Carol Hermandorfer...... Long & Foster...... 703-503-1812 14324 STONEWATER CT ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 .. CENTREVILLE .... $282,500 ... Townhouse .... 0.04 ...... COMPTON VILLAGE 4020 Walters Ct...... $649,950...... Sun 1-4...... Anita Mason...... Weichert...... 703-627-6624 14544 WOODGATE MANOR PL .... 3 ... 3 ... 1 .. CENTREVILLE .... $280,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.06 ...... WOODGATE MANOR 10923 Adare Dr...... $669,900...... Sun 1-4...... Lena Restivo...... Weichert...... 703-855-7341 14700 CRENSHAW DR ...... 3 ... 1 ... 1 .. CENTREVILLE .... $280,000 ... Detached ...... 0.20 ...... COUNTRY CLUB MANOR 3775 Center Way, Fairfax, VA....$749,000...... Sun 1-4...... Denene Crabbs...... Century 21 ...... 202-487-4949 14531 STILSBY CT ...... 3 ... 2 ... 2 .. CENTREVILLE .... $278,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.06 ...... CROFTON COMMONS 6169 STONEPATH CIR ...... 3 ... 3 ... 0 .. CENTREVILLE .... $275,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.04 ...... WOODGATE VILLAGE 3829 Highland Oaks Dr...... $749,000...... Sun 1-4...... Deborah Gorham...... Long & Foster...... 703-581-9005 6210 BATTALION ST ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 .. CENTREVILLE .... $275,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... CENTRE RIDGE 9000 Southwick St...... $799,000...... Sun 1-4...... Anne Harrington...... Long & Foster...... 703-938-4200 14854 BASINGSTOKE LOOP ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 .. CENTREVILLE .... $274,900 ... Townhouse .... 0.04 ...... LONDON TOWNE WEST 5006 Kristina Ct...... $800,000...... Sun 1-4...... Mark Wozniak...... Keller Williams...... 703-403-5175 6127 STONEPATH CIR ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 .. CENTREVILLE .... $270,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.06 ...... WOODGATE VILLAGE 5931 SPRUCE RUN CT ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 .. CENTREVILLE .... $270,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... LITTLE ROCKY RUN 5855 WATERDALE CT ...... 2 ... 2 ... 1 .. CENTREVILLE .... $270,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... LITTLE ROCKY RUN Centreville 14519 RAVENSCAR ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 .. CENTREVILLE .... $269,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.00 ...... CROFTON COMMONS 15451 Martins Hundred Dr...... $719,900...... Sun 1-4...... Paula Ferrara-Garcia...... Weichert...... 703-216-6730 13843 FOUNT BEATTIE CT ...... 3 ... 2 ... 2 .. CENTREVILLE .... $268,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... SINGLETONS GROVE 13902 GUNNERS PL ...... 3 ... 3 ... 2 .. CENTREVILLE .... $267,500 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... SINGLETONS GROVE Chantilly Copyright 2010 Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc. 4503 Orr Dr...... $679,900...... Sun 12-4...... Scott Kirkland...... Keller Williams...... 703-282-3520 For more information on MRIS, visit www.mris.com. To search for a home online, visit www.HomesDatabase.com. Clifton 13032 Limestone Ct...... $396,000...... Sun 1-4...... Mario Macaluso...... Long & Foster...... 703-568-5001 Obituary 12916 Popes Head Rd...... $649,900...... Sun 1-4...... Dennis Hogge...... RE/MAX...... 703-830-2233 12208 Clifton Spring Dr...... $899,000...... Sat 1-4 ...... Deborah Gorham...... Long & Foster...... 703-581-9005 7917 Clifton Hunt Ct...... $929,900...... Sun 1-4...... Ann Grainger...... Long & Foster...... 703-503-1870 Colonel Pete Nelson the Capitol Institute of Technology in Maryland, is a Fairfax Station Colonel Pete Nelson, a native of Falls Church, graduate of the United States Army War College, and 9709 Rambling Ridge Ct...... $819,950...... Sun 1-4...... Kathleen Quintarelli...... Weichert...... 703-862-8808 graduated from James Stuart High School in 1974, a member of the American Institute of Certified Public 10631 Timberidge Rd...... $829,900...... Sun 1-4...... Carol G. Ford...... Long & Foster...... 703-503-4027 enlisted in the United States Army on April 7, 1975, Accountants. 8303 Pinyon Pine Ct...... $899,000...... Sun 1-4...... Mary FitzHenry...... Long & Foster...... 703-503-1825 and served as an Infantry Soldier until 1980. In 1984 Colonel Nelson’s awards and decorations include 10910 Rice Field Pl...... $995,000...... Sun 1-4...... Helen Grozbean...... Century 21 ...... 571-233-4287 Colonel Nelson graduated from George Mason Uni- the Legion of Merit, the Defense Meritorious Service versity with a bachelor of science degree in civil en- Lorton Medal, the Army Meritorious Service Medal, the 8331 Linden Oaks Ct...... $360,000...... Sun 1-4...... Anita Mason...... Weichert...... 703-627-6624 gineering, and he received a Commission in the U.S. Army Commendation Medal (5 OLC), the Joint Ser- Army. Colonel Nelson’s first assignment was as a Pla- vice Achievement Medal, the Army Achievement Burke toon Leader of the 299th Engineer Company (Rib- Medal (2 OLC), the Office of the Secretary of De- 6144 Shiplett Blvd...... $469,950...... Sun 1-4...... Kathleen Quintarelli...... Weichert...... 703-862-8808 bon Bridge). As a First Lieutenant, he was transferred fense Identification Badge, the Army Staff Identifi- 6616 Bestwicke Ct...... $489,900...... Sun 1-4...... Ashley O’Brien...... RE/MAX...... 571-332-1816 to the Virginia’s Army National Guard 176fh Engi- cation Badge, and the Bronze Order of the de Fleury neer Group (Combat), where he served as a Com- Medal. Annandale pany Commander and various Battalion and Group Colonel Nelson served as the Tennis President of 7718 Lafayette Forest Dr., #21..$245,000...... Sun 1-4...... Amy Gould...... Long & Foster...... 703-946-1559 Staff positions. the Chantilly National Golf and Country Club. He 6857 Lafayette Park Dr...... $344,900...... Sun 1-4...... Mary Sellman...... Long & Foster...... 703-864-9223 4036 Justine Dr...... $479,000...... Sun 1-4...... Jeri Gormley...... Long & Foster...... 703-452-3976 Colonel Nelson joined the Active Guard and Re- continued to be an active participant in tennis, snow serve program at the National Guard Bureau in 1995 skiing, SCUBA diving, golf, and he particularly en- To add your Realtor represented Open serving in many staff positions in the Army National joyed sports with grandchildren and friends. Guard Directorate, the Department of the Army, and Colonel Nelson is survived by his wife, Ruth Nelson House to these weekly listings, please call the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Colonel of Centerville; parents, Francis and Waltraut Nelson Steve Hogan at 703-778-9418 Nelson’s final assignment was as of Falls Church; daughter, Melanie Doptis of Fairfax; or E-Mail the info to the Division Chief for the Command and Installa- daughter and son-in-law Jessica and Doug Wissinger tions Division, Program Analysis and Evaluation Di- of Manassas; granddaughter Alexis Wissinger of [email protected] rectorate, Deputy Chief of Staff G-8 (Resources). Manassas; and grandsons Doug (D2) Wissinger of All listings due by Tuesday at 3 pm. Colonel Nelson received a master’s degree from Manassas, and Ethan Doptis of Fairfax. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View South ❖ September 30 - October 6, 2010 ❖ 11 People Ratliff, Sorrell Jr. Wed

he marriage of Paris Michelle Ratliff Burton of Bethesda, Md. Tof Martinsville, Va., the daughter of The groom attended Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ratliff also of Centreville High School Martinsville, to Mr. Michael Ronald Sorrell and graduated valedicto- Jr., formerly of Clifton, and the son of Dr. rian in 2003. and Mrs. Michael R. Sorrell, Sr. of Virginia The couple met while Beach and Gordonsville, took place Aug. 7, undergraduates at the 2010 at the West End Assembly of God on University of Virginia, North Parham Road in Richmond. The bride where they both gradu- was escorted by her father and given in mar- ated with honors with riage by her parents in a double ring cer- degrees in politics and emony. The Rev. William Martin officiated. foreign affairs in 2007. The Matron of Honor was Mrs. Nikola Upon graduation from

Nable-Juris of Baltimore, Md., and the maid UVA, they both entered Photo by Mike Topham of honor was Miss Alisha Niblett of Alexan- law school: the bride at- dria. The flower girl was Miss Sophia Ratliff tended the T.C. Williams, of South Carolina, the niece of the bride. School of Law, at the The bridesmaids were Miss Andrea University of Richmond Gosine of Woodbridge, Va.; Miss Brittany and the groom attended Hodge on Vienna, Va.; and Mrs. Lavonne the University of Vir- Pettie of Hampton, Va. ginia, School of Law, in Mr. Anthony Monica of Clifton served as Charlottesville. The bride Michael Ronald Sorrell Jr. and Paris Michelle Ratliff at their wedding. the best man. The groomsmen, Mr. Eric graduated with honors Carlson, Mr. Anthony Clementi, Mr. Andrew from Richmond Law in May 2010; likewise, for the law firm of LeClair Ryan based in was a “ReHOOsal” Party, hosted by the Radcliffe, and Mr. Matt Wasserman (all, the groom graduated with distinction from Richmond. The groom will serve a one-year groom’s parents at Bottoms-Up Restaurant including the best man, collectively known UVA Law in May 2010 and served as execu- clerkship with federal judge, the Hon. Rob- in the Shockoe Slip section of Richmond. by their youthful euphemism, “The tive editor of the Virginia Law Review. ert E. Payne, of the U.S. District Court, East- The reception, hosted by the bride’s parents, Dizzles”) are also from Clifton and gradu- The bride and groom spent the better part ern District of Virginia, in Richmond. The was held at The Crossings in Glen Allen. ated from Centreville High School. The head of the summer studying for the Virginia Bar following year the groom will serve as an The couple spent their honeymoon in Cali- ushers were UVA undergraduate and gradu- Exam which they both took in Roanoke in attorney for the law firm of Covington fornia, touring San Francisco and the Napa ate buddies of the groom respectively: Mr. late July. Burling, LLP, in Washington, D.C. Valley. David Bowen of Tyler, Texas and Mr. A.J. The bride plans to serve as an attorney Since both graduated from UVA, there They are now residing in Richmond.

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12 ❖ Centre View South ❖ September 30 - October 6, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Bulletin Board Tired of your daily commute to work? A great alternative is working at a telework center closer to your home. To have community events listed in Cen- Fairfax. Call 703-323-9500 or visit children. At Sully Historic Site, Route Ask your employer about considering this option and working in your tre View, e-mail to centreview@connection www.lordoflifelutheran.com 28 in Chantilly. Call 703-437-1794. neighborhood, or closer to home at the Northern Virginia Business Industry Association’s, Telework Center, in Chantilly, VA. newspapers.com. Call Steve Hibbard at THURSDAY/SEPT. 30 703-778-9412. Grand Opening. 5:30 p.m. Dr. Jason OCT. 15-17 Amenities include: Brown and Dr. Marla Gebaide of Holiday Job Fair. Friday and Saturday • Telework training for clients • Furnished secure cubicle/office with ONGOING Centreville Chiropractic Center are noon–6 p.m.; Sunday Noon–6 p.m. and a door and lock • Desk, chair, computer table, secured filing cabinets Seniors Classes. Fall prevention classes having their Grand Opening and 7:30-9:30 p.m. Will feature are held in a heated indoor pool and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with the representatives from Fair Oaks Mall’s • Large and small conference rooms • Internet Access are designed to work on balance and Dulles Regional Chamber of department stores, specialty stores and • Phones with voice mail • Metered copier and fax • 24/7 access core muscles in order to prevent Commerce. Appetizers, refreshments, restaurants, who will answer injuries and falls. Classes are held door prizes and free chair massages. At questions, provide applications and set- •FREE PARKING Tuesdays and/or Thursdays from 1:30- 13880 Braddock Road, Suite 108, up interviews. It is a great opportunity 2:30 p.m.; Mondays and/or Fridays Centreville. Call 703-266-0505. for someone who wants to start a new Rentals are offered daily, weekly and monthly starting at from 2-3 p.m. at The Woodlands Del. Jim LeMunyon Speaks. 7:30 p.m. career or just earn some extra income $50 per day. We are located minutes from Retirement Community, 4320 Forest The Brookfield Civic Association over the holidays. Dulles International Airport near Routes 28 and 50. Hill Drive, Fairfax. Registration quarterly meeting will have Del. For more information please contact NVBIA’s LeMunyon as a speaker. At Brookfield required. Call 703-667-9800 to SUNDAY/OCT. 17 Telework Consultant at 703-222-9373 or Jon Lindgren 571-283-6311 register as space is limited. Cost is $10 Elementary School’s cafeteria. Visit per class. www.brookfieldcivic.org. Cut-a-Thon for Neuroblastoma. The Western Fairfax County 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Haircuts are $25 by donation. At Salon Khouri. 11725 Woman’s Club is selling the 2010 FRIDAY/OCT. 1 White House Christmas ornaments. Lee Highway, Fairfax. Call 703-273- This year’s ornament honors our 25th WFCM Fellowship Dinner. 6:30 p.m. 7878. President, William McKinley. The two- Keynote speaker will be Right Rev. College Fair. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. At Fair Complete Dental Care sided ornament commemorates the Martyn Minns, Founding Missionary Oaks Mall. Representatives from 300 long history of music in the White Bishop for Convocation of Anglicans in to 350 colleges and universities from House with the Marine Corps band North America (CANA). To register across the United States, including for the Entire Family greeting White House guests and online, visit www.wfcmva.org/ two-year and four-year colleges as well entertaining the President and Mrs. events.php. Hurry, seats are limited. as military academies and business and BRUCE R. HUTCHISON, D.D.S. McKinley. The 2010 ornaments cost Registration closes on Sept. 27. There technical schools, will be on hand to $19. All profits benefit charity. Order is no cost to attend the dinner, but talk to prospective students. Admission MICHAEL H. GORMAN, D.D.S. yours now by calling 703-378-6841 or there will be an opportunity to give tickets are required to attend the WHITNEY S. JARRELL, D.D.S. 703-378-6216. financially. At Fairview Park Marriott College Fair at Fair Oaks Mall. Ladies, do you have a Hotel in Falls Church. Students can download a ticket by visiting http://www.fcps.edu/DIS/ Revolutionary Patriot in your SATURDAY/OCT. 2 family tree? Membership in the SchoolCounseling/ FAMILY DENTISTRY Daughters of the American Revolution Grand Opening. Noon. Fighting Fitness FCPSCollegeFairNight/documents/ (DAR) honors and preserves the legacy Martial Arts School will have Lion CFCN_2010_flier.pdf . 14245-P Centreville Sq. Dance demonstrations, free trial of your Patriot ancestor. Any woman THURSDAY/OCT. 21 is eligible for membership who is no workouts, raffles, prizes, and Centreville, VA 20121 less than 18 years of age and can prove appearances by Fighting Fitness MSV Health Information lineal, blood line descent from an members of the USA WAKO Team. At Technology Summit. 9 a.m. to 5:30 703-830-9110 ancestor who aided in achieving 14310 Sullyfield Circle, Chantilly. Call p.m. Will include educational American independence. Admission to 703-786-0446. Visit programs for current electronic health www.smilesforcentreville.com membership is by invitation through a www.fightingfitnessllc.com. record (EHR) users and those Chapter. Interested in learning more? Free Mammograms. For women over considering EHR adoption. Sponsored Contact the Lane’s Mill Chapter at 40 who have a physician’s order and by the Medical Society of Virginia [email protected] are registered. At Inova Fair Oaks (MSV). At Westfields Marriot Craft Vendors are needed for the Hospital, 3600 Joseph Siewick Drive, Washington Dulles, 14750 Conference Holiday Bazaar and Craft Fair Fairfax. Also at Inova Loudoun Center Drive, Chantilly. Register at Saturday, Nov. 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 Imaging Center — Dulles South, 24801 www.msv.org/HITSummit Pinebrook Road, Chantilly. Call 703- p.m. at Centreville United Methodist MONDAY, OCT. 25 Church, 6400 Old Centreville Road. 916-2700. Leased spaces for vendors are going Tag Day. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Students from School Boundary Meetings. 7-9 p.m. quickly. Book your vendor space now. the Centreville High School Music The Fairfax County School Board Department will be canvassing the invites parents and interested citizens Contact WE OFFER TWO CONVENIENT LOCATIONS [email protected] or 703- neighborhoods to raise funds. Those to participate in the upcoming Both of our beautiful, modern offices use the 830-2684. who contribute will receive a Family boundary meetings to discuss options latest technology in orthodontic treatment for New Neighbors League Club (NNLC) Pass for four to a band, orchestra, for the 23 elementary schools in the children and adults. of Northern Virginia is looking for guitar or choral performance. region. At the following schools: Flexible interest free payment plans are available ❖ women who are new to the area, Donations to support the music Greenbriar West Elementary School, Most insurance plans are accepted looking to reconnect, or just interested program may be made to the 13300 Poplar Tree Road, Fairfax; Convenient Saturday and evening hours ❖ in meeting new people for fun and Centreville High School Wildcat Band Union Mill Elementary School, 13611 BOARD CERTIFIED DIPLOMATE friendship. Come to one of the Boosters (CVHS WBB), Centreville Springstone Drive, Clifton; ❖ Of THE AMERICAN BOARD monthly coffees or luncheons to meet High School, 6001 Union Mill Rd., Virginia Run Elementary School,15450 OF ORTHODONTICS us. Then join one of the numerous Clifton, VA 20124. Visit Martins Hundred Drive, Centreville. clubs such as bridge, couples bridge, www.cvhsband.org. Visit http://www.fcps.edu/fts/ Call for your FREE Initial Consultation planning/southwesternstudy/ mahjong, gardening, quilting and SUNDAY/OCT. 3 stitching, Bible study, bowling, bunco, index.htm Centreville Gainesville Get to Know a Great Dane. Noon to 2 Southern living dining, movie outings, TUESDAY, OCT. 26 6138 Redwood Square 7521 Virginia Oaks Dr., cards or board games, couples mixers, p.m. The Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Center, Suite 103 Suite 120 book club, nursing home sing-alongs, Rescue League will be at Wylie Wagg School Boundary Meetings. 7-9 p.m. 703-815-0127 703-754-4880 and many other activities. Visit the in the Pender Village Shopping Center, The Fairfax County School Board Web site 3903-F Fair Ridge Drive, Fairfax. Call invites parents and interested citizens www.nvaortho.com www.newneighborsvirginia.com or 703-830-5454. to participate in the upcoming [email protected] Spain in the American Revolution. boundary meetings to discuss options Noon to 4 p.m. Visit Sully Historic Site for the 23 elementary schools in the NOW THROUGH NOV. 18 and discover some well-documented region. At the following schools: ❖ ESL Classes. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 but little known facts about our Colin Powell Elementary School, 13340 to 9 p.m. Register on Tuesday, Sept. 7 country’s history. Reenactors from the Leland Road, Centreville ❖ from 7-8 p.m. Cost is $10. Text book is re-created Spanish Louisiana Regiment Fairview Elementary School, 5815 Ox Cosmetic, Family $25. Three Levels: Basic, Intermediate, will present scenes of 18th century Road, Fairfax Station ❖ Advanced. At Lord of Life Lutheran military life including musket and Willow Springs Elementary School, Church, 5114 Twinbrook Road, cannon firing, Spanish fencing, and 5400 Willow Springs School Road, and Laser Dentistry camp cooking. Cost is $6/adults; $4/ Fairfax Jose Aunon, D.D.S. OR Fill your job 6134 Redwood Square Ctr. F Suite 202 EMPLOYERS openings faster... Centreville, VA 20121 with Recruitment Advertising in Early Morning, Dentistry for Evening Appointments Adults and Children James Moshier, D.M.D. Available Most Insurances Accepted! 703-266-BITE (2483) 703-917-6464 Accepting New Delta Dental Patients Early A.M. & Evening Appts. Available Anthony D. Falbo D.D.S. and Judith A. Thomas D.D.S. www.connectionnewspapers.com www.virginialaserdental.com Great Communities Great Connections Great Results 14245-F Centreville Square (703) 815-0775 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View South ❖ September 30 - October 6, 2010 ❖ 13 People School Notes

Centreville High senior McConn Receives Ed Gordon Award Anna McKittrick and Sherry Bizette, Frying Pan Farm Park’s volunteer coordinator, Westfield High seniors presents the Ed Gordon Award to Betty McConn, a Centreville High Elisabeth Bloxam and senior who also studies animal science at Chantilly Academy. This Bryan Trujillo have been is the highest honor Frying Pan Farm Park can bestow on a volun- named a National Merit teer. Scholarship semi-finalist by The daughter of Mark and Glenda McConn of Bull Run Estates, the National Merit Scholar- Betty spent over 200 hours in helping with chores at the farm, ship Corporation (NMSC) for which included caring for the Farm’s animals. She also received 2011. All semi-finalists are The President’s Volunteer Service Award issued by the President’s eligible to compete for 8,400 Council on Service and Civic Participation, on behalf of the Presi- National Merit Scholarship dent of the United States to recognize the best in the American awards worth $36 million, to spirit and to encourage all Americans to improve their communi- be awarded in spring 2011. ties through volunteer service and civic participation. CENTREVILLE THE CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION Traditional Anglican Service Saint Andrew 1928 book of Lutheran Church Common Prayer Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. One Sunday Service - 10:00 am Christian Education for All Ages: 9:45 a.m. (CHURCH SCHOOL & NURSERY) Adult Bible Study: Wed. 9:30 a.m. 13941 Braddock Road, (north off Rte. 29) Centreville, VA 703-830-3176 Our mission is to welcome all people, www.thechurchoftheascension.org to grow in our relationship with Christ, and to serve the Lord Braddock Road and Cranoke Street Centreville, VA 20120 www.saintandrewlc.org 703-830-2768

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th DAILY 9AM–9PM To have community events listed in Centre View, e- $9 on weekdays. At the intersection of Pleasant Presents Our 16 Annual mail to [email protected]. Call Valley and Braddock Roads. Visit SPOOKY HAY RIDES • MONEY www.coxfarms.com. Steve Hibbard at 703-778-9412. MOUNTAIN MINERS MOUNTAIN SLIDE MONTH OF OCTOBER SUNDAY/OCT. 3 FALL FESTIVAL WIZARD OF OZ SLIDE W/ADDITIONAL Fields of Fear. Admission is $15. Friday and Saturday nights in October, 7:30 to 11 p.m. For Spain in the American Revolution. Noon to 4 SLIDE • MINI CAROUSEL teens and adults wanting a good scare. Visit the p.m. Visit Sully Historic Site and discover some WESTERN TOWN • GRAVE YARD Cornightmare, Haunted Library, Hall of Whispers well-documented but little known facts about our & Pumpkin Playground and Claustrophobia. Bonfires, food, games. At Cox country’s history. Reenactors from the re-created AIRPLANE • MERRY-GO-ROUNDS Farms, corner of Pleasant Valley Road and Spanish Louisiana Regiment will present scenes of INDIAN TEE-PEE • TUMBLING TUBES Braddock Roads, Centreville. Visit coxfarms.com/ 18th century military life including musket and October 1 PHONE TUBES • GHOST TUNNEL Fear. cannon firing, Spanish fencing, and camp cooking. Cost is $6/adults; $4/children. At Sully Historic SLIDE PUMPKIN FORT • FARM SEPT. 30 TO OCT. 2 thru October 31 Site, Route 28 in Chantilly. Call 703-437-1794. ANIMALS • MECHANICAL RIDES Original Sewing & Quilt Expo. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Animal Rescue Walk. HART (Homeless Animals Learn from the experts in the field, find new Rescue Team) will hold its Fifth Annual Dog Walk Fall is a great time to plant. Visit PIRATE SHIP AND PIRATES CAMP products, project ideas and techniques. Admission and Homecoming. One-mile walk through Bull our Nursery for trees, shrubs and is $10. At the Dulles Expo and Conference Center, Run Regional Park Special Events Area. GHOST TRAIN • SPOOKY CASTLE 4368 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly. Visit Registration is at 11:30 a.m. This year, the walk all your garden needs! FIRETRUCK• MONSTER TRUCK SLIDE http://www.sewingexpo.com/ChantillyVA.aspx or will be comprised of individual (with at least a $25 call 1-800-699-6309. pledge) and team pledges. The top pledge team For More Information Call: will receive a complimentary breakfast from SPECIAL EVENTS HART. The first 200 registered walkers that turn in SAT - SUN 10–5 OCT. 1 TO 3 a minimum of $25 in pledges will receive a special (703) 323-1188 INFLATABLE FUN CENTERS Scouting Fall Camporee. The annual Sully District souvenir bag. For questions on the walk, how to www.pumpkinplayground.com Fall Camporee, involving Cub Scout and Boy Scout register, or for sponsorship or vendor information, FACE PAINTING visit http://hart90.org/Events/dogwalk2010/ units from Chantilly, Centreville, and Clifton, will Additional Fees for these Events: be held at the Claude Moore Park in Sterling. All dogwalk2010.aspx CRAWL MAZE $1 Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts are welcome to FRIDAY/OCT. 8 participate in this event. This is also a great BALLOON ANIMALS $2 opportunity for boys who are entering first grade Swing Dancing. 9 p.m. to midnight. Admission is or higher, who are not scouts, to look at joining a $15. With the band, Sock Drawer Millionaires. 9401 Burke Road WOBBLE WAGON $2 Pack or Troop in their area. Events include: Beginner swing lesson from 8:30 to 9 p.m.; MOON BOUNCE $2 GeoCaching Treasure Hunt, Historic Merit Badges, dancing from 9 p.m. to midnight. At the Hilton Burke, VA 22015 Cub Scout and Webelos Activities, Ultimate Frisbee Washington Dulles Airport Hotel, 13869 Park PONY RIDES $5 Tournament, and Campfire and Awards Program. Center Road (Route 28 near the airport), A distinctive patch will be given to each registered Herndon. GIGANTIC person. Contact Loren Lazear, Sully District New Museum Gallery Opens. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Featuring SELECTION OF Camporee Chairman at 703-830-8554 (home); Free admission. The Robert E. Petersen Gallery MARY APONTE PUMPKINS • CORN STALKS 703-403-3208; [email protected] or Mr. Bo will open at the National firearms Museum. At Cherokee Reese, Troop 1104/Clifton Scoutmaster at 703- 11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax. Visit CIDER • JAMS & JELLIES 830-0048 (home); [email protected]. NRAmuseum.com. Story Teller APPLES • HALLOWEEN DECORATIONS SATURDAY/OCT. 9 Weekdays CABBAGE & KALE • WINTER PANSIES FRIDAY/OCT. 1 War of 1812 Muster. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. See CHRYSANTHEMUMS Swing Dancing. 9 p.m. to midnight. Admission is soldiers fire their muskets, and then gather with $15. With the band, The Fabulettes. Beginner other recruits as a veteran sergeant teaches musket DAILY 9 - 9 • ADMISSION $9.00 M-F; $12.00 SAT/SUN & Oct. 11 • WEEKDAY GROUP TOURS • SEASON PASSES AVAILABLE swing lesson from 8:30 to 9 p.m.; dancing from 9 drill. Watch as the Navy exercises the great gun (a p.m. to midnight. At the Hilton Washington Dulles six-pounder cannon!) and visit with the ship’s Airport Hotel, 13869 Park Center Road (Route 28 surgeon to find out about early medical practices near the airport), Herndon. on land and sea. Members of the Maryland Light Dragoons demonstrate how horses were used in SATURDAY/OCT. 2 battle. At Sully Historic Site in Chantilly. Cost is Grand Opening. Noon. Fighting Fitness Martial Arts $8/adults; $6/children. Call 703-437-1794. School will have Lion Dance demonstrations, free Ceili Dances. 7 to 11 p.m. Admission is $12/ trial workouts, raffles, prizes, and appearances by members; $6/youngsters; $25/family. Featuring Fighting Fitness members of the USA WAKO the Bog Wanderers Ceili Band and Friends. Ceili Team. At 14310 Sullyfield Circle, Chantilly. Call and Set Dances are called by Marilyn Moore. 703-786-0446. Visit www.fightingfitnessllc.com. Teaching session from 7 to 7:30 p.m. At Frying Ride for the Kids Charity Event. 8 a.m. Pan Park Visitors Center, 2739 West Ox Road, Motorcycle ride starting at Bob Evans Restaurant Herndon. Call 703-437-9101 or visit http:// in Chantilly, 14050 Thunderbolt Pl., Chantilly. The www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/fpp/ ride ends around noon at Algonkian Regional Park, 47001 Fairway Drive, Sterling, with a SUNDAY/OCT. 10 barbecue from noon to 2 p.m. To participate in the motorcycle ride alone, NetWitness will collect $30 Clifton Day. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Now in its 44th year, from each rider to support INMED. For a $40 more than 200 vendors will be selling crafts, donation, riders can partake in the ride, and will jewelry, furniture and fine arts. This year will also receive a T-shirt and a ticket to the BBQ. feature an Oktoberfest with beer, bratwurst, and Additional family or friend tickets to the BBQ is other Bavarian-style foods. On Main Street in the $10/adults; $5/children. Proceeds will benefit Town of Clifton. Visit www.cliftonday.com INMED Partnerships for Children. Visit: http:// www.netwitness.com/resources/events/ FRIDAY/OCT. 15 RFTK.aspx Hip Hop Class. Nationally recognized Hip Hopper – Swing Dancing. 9 p.m. to midnight. Admission is Matt Steffanina is holding Master Classes at $15. With the band, Caz and the Commotions. Creative Dance Center in Chantilly. 5:30 -6:30 Beginner swing lesson 8:30 to 9 p.m.; dancing 9 p.m. for Intermediate Level, ages 10+ and 6:45 – p.m. to midnight. At the Hilton Washington Dulles 8:00 p.m. for Advanced Level, ages 13+. $20 per Airport Hotel, 13869 Park Center Road (Route 28 session. Creative Dance Center’s Chantilly Studio, near the airport), Herndon. 14155-E Sullyfield Circle, Chantilly. Call 703-378- SATURDAY/OCT. 16 1800 to reserve your spot. Discover Space by Day. 2 to 3 p.m. Delve into the K-9 Krawl 5K. 8:30 a.m. check-in; 9 a.m. walk mysteries of the solar system and the science of begins. A dog walk to increase awareness between space. Explore what’s going on in the sky using domestic violence and link to animal cruelty. At experiments and fun activities. Cost is $4/person. the Fairfax County Government Center, Parking At Cub Run RECenter, 4630 Stonecroft Blvd., Lot C. Call 703-814-7009 or visit Chantilly. To register for this program, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes or call Fall Game Day. 11 a.m. $2 admission fee. The the registration line at 703-222-4664. Northern Virginia Gamers (NOVAG) will host their annual Fall Game Day at the Game Parlor, 13936 OCT. 2-3 Metro Tech Drive, Chantilly. The event will feature Cox Farms. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Giant slides; unlimited games using miniature figures to re-fight historical hayrides; rope swings; farm animals and their battles from the American Civil War and World babies; the Cornundrum Cornfield Adventure; War II. Contact Tim Tilson at 703-273-9436. Visit Kiddie Zone for younger kids; straw tunnels; goat www.novag.org. village; live entertainment; and a patch pumpkin Clifton Barn Dance. 7:30 p.m. Couples $35; to take home. The Fall Festival is now open thru singles $25 (adults only). Make checks payable to Nov. 7, 2010. Hours are 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sept. 25 the CBA and mail to: Linda Diseati, 7590 Maple – Oct. 31, and 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Nov. 1-7. Branch Rd, Clifton VA 20124. At the Clifton Barn, Admission is $15 on weekends and Columbus Day; on Main Street in the Town of Clifton. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Centre View South ❖ September 30 - October 6, 2010 ❖ 15 Centre View Sports Editor Rich Sanders Sports 703-224-3031 or [email protected] Chargers, Wildcats Remain Unbeaten in Football

with Jimmy Hicks gaining 88 to lead the way. 16 loss to Yorktown. scored a pair of touchdowns in a wild west Chantilly, Centreville Hicks ran for a score and also caught an aerial “They are a disciplined team with a sound fourth quarter scoring fest. set to hit the road for a touchdown. scheme both offensively and defensively,” said “Centreville has a nice squad this year,” said Chantilly’s defense accounted for a touch- Lalli, of the Hawks. “They have some athletic Bendorf. “They have limited their mistakes. this Friday night. down — that coming on a 25-yard intercep- ability they will challenge us on an individual They don’t turn the ball over.” tion return by senior defensive back Devon level. We hope to continue doing what we Centreville QB Chance Roman threw two Westerman. have done and execute and take care of the touchdown passes - a 30-yard strike to Connor By Rich Sanders Chantilly led at halftime, 42-6. ball and minimize our penalties. If we are Coward, and a 57-yard hook-up to Ken Centre View “I was extremely pleased with how the team able to do that then we are confident we can Ekanem. The signal caller also ran for a score executed both on defense and offense in the compete with Hayfield.” in the win. he Chantilly and Centreville first half,” said Chantilly coach Mike Lalli. “We South County, leading 14-6 in the first half, THigh football teams remain took care of the ball on offense and were op- THE CENTREVILLE WILDCATS re- committed some costly turnovers that helped unbeaten through four games. portunistic on defense with the interception ceived a huge game from running back Manny Centreville get back into the game. The Chargers soundly defeated visiting W.T. return for a touchdown. The players played Smith in their come-from-behind win over “We are our own worst enemy,” said Woodson last Friday night, 45-19. Meanwhile, hard and took advantage of opportunities to South County. The junior rushed for 227 yards Bendorf. “We had two fumbles that we lost Centreville, playing at home, won a barn- make plays.” and two touchdowns on 39 carries. while protecting the lead.” burner over visiting South County, 32-28. Lalli realized going into the season the “Manny Smith is the key,” said South Other mistakes hurt the Stallions — their Both of the local teams will be looking to Chargers had potential to do big things this County coach Pete Bendorf. “They are very inability to convert a late game fourth-and- make it five wins in a row this Friday night. fall. He said the outstanding start is a result patient and will give him the ball even if you one play, costly penalties, and other mishaps. The Chargers, who will play their next three of good execution and hard work by his play- slow them down. He is a strong kid that wears South County scored two special teams games on the road, will be at Hayfield. ers. you down as the game goes on.” touchdowns — a 50-yard punt return by Centreville, meanwhile, will travel to Mount “We expected to be competitive and felt like Centreville improved to 4-0 under first year Marcus Thomas, and an 80-yard kick return Vernon. we had a good core of players that could make coach Chris Haddock. by Ryan Taylor. The Stallions’ defense also ac- Chantilly dominated Woodson from the plays,” he said. “The players have taken own- “We are all very excited about the win last counted for a score when Nicholas Hicks re- start, scoring four first quarter touchdowns ership on becoming disciplined and trying to Friday night,” said Haddock. “South County turned a fumble 21 yards to open the game’s to take a commanding 28-0 lead. execute the scheme and game plans. Our goal is an excellent team with extraordinary ath- scoring. But it was not enough. On the night, Carson Romine, the Chantilly each week is to come out and compete and letes. Their record does not indicate what kind “We made some special teams mistakes,” quarterback, passed for two touchdowns and do the best we can. If we do that the wins of team they have.” said Haddock. “However, South County had ran for two more to lead the Chargers’ at- should take care themselves.” South County (1-3) jumped out to a 14-6 a lot to do with that. I was very proud of the tack. Chantilly also benefited from a running Against Hayfield this Friday night, Chantilly lead after one quarter. But after three quar- game that accumulated close to 200 yards, is meeting a 2-2 team coming off a tough 17- ters they trailed, 18-14, before both teams See Unbeaten, Page 17 Westfield Triumphant at Oatlands Centreville girls finish third; Chantilly sophomores lead Charger boys.

By Rich Sanders town rival Centreville (248), meanwhile, earned third Centre View place while Heritage of Leesburg (259) and Osbourn Park (276) earned fourth and fifth place finishes. Other ocal cross country runners from Chantilly, top 10 team finishers included: sixth place T.C. Will- LCentreville and Westfield High Schools ac- iams, seventh place South County and 10th place Stone counted for numerous highlights at last Bridge. Saturday’s renowned, mid-season Oatlands Invitational Westfield junior Lauren Hicks earned a top 25 medal in Leesburg. The spectacular, showcase event is known with her sixth place overall finish in a field of 320 run- as the second leg of the Virginia high school cross coun- ners. She timed at 20:55. Although the Bulldogs did try triple crown. not have any other top 25 finishers, they did have strong At the annual Oatlands meet, high school teams from outings from sophomore Reagan Warrington (26th throughout Virginia as well as other states compete in place), senior Brianna Berling (46th), junior Leidy Arias a variety of races on the scenic 5K course set on the (68th), and sophomore Taylor Schwenke (76th). grounds of Leesburg’s historic plantation. The course “Our girls had a pretty solid performance on Satur- is mostly grass with rolling hills as well as some wooded day,” said Westfield coach Kelly Deegan. “Lauren [Hicks] trails. There are also two creek crossings in which run- has never run on the course before but I thought she ners must navigate. This year’s Invitational, which took looked strong throughout her race and handled the hills place on a hot, autumn day, was hosted by both well. Reagan did a great job, especially under the warm Tuscarora High of Leesburg and Freedom High of South racing conditions.” Riding. Earlier in the morning, the Westfield girls’ JV under- Earlier day races included two JV Frosh/Sophomore classmen earned a third place team finish. (separate boys and girls races) competitions; two JV Junior/Senior races (boys and girls); two varsity B races THIRD PLACE CENTREVILLE, competing in the (boys, girls) and two varsity A races (boys, girls). In varsity girls’ ‘B’ race, placed three runners in the top all, 97 schools, both public and private, participated. 25. Those athletes, each of whom earned medals, were: Most of the schools were from Virginia and several from senior Juli Cuomo (fifth place, 20:46), sophomore around the metropolitan area as well. Isabella Medina (13th) and senior Rachel Brown (22nd). Joanna Ahn (77th), a sophomore, was the THE WESTFIELD GIRLS, competing in the 46-school fourth Centreville runner to cross the finish line. Photo by Craig Sterbutzel/Centre View varsity ‘B’ race, captured first place with 189 points, The team’s fifth runner, Elizabeth Ellis, was not Westfield High’s Lauren Hicks led the Bulldogs with a finishing ahead of second place McLean (242). Cross- See Oatlands, Page 17 sixth-place finish at the Oatlands meet. 16 ❖ Centre View South ❖ September 30 - October 6, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Sports BMW, VOLVO & VOLKSWAGEN SERVICE AND PARTS Since 1985 Dedicated to keeping your BMW, Volvo and Volkswagen in factory condition with: • Factory trained master technicians Chargers, Wildcats Unbeaten • Genuine BMW, Volvo and Volkswagen parts • Emissions Certified Repair From Page 16 • 24 hour drop off and pick up • Most extended warranty policies accepted he realizes there is a long season still ahead and much • Rental car reimbursement program way we handled the adversity of a few big plays. 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We just need to continue to focus on get- the same opponents so that should help us gauge ting better during the week.” their team a bit. It is always a test to go on the road ENRICHING LIVES… and play your best.” While Haddock is pleased with his team’s 4-0 start, EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS CVHS Sports Notebook • State-of-the-art Facility Westfield Triumphs • Digital X-Rays (Reduced Radiation) Football: The varsity football team improved to 4- • Audio/Video Entertainment for Relaxation From Page 16 0 on the season with an exciting 32-28 victory over • Saturday and Late Hours Available counted in the scoring as a result of accidentally forget- South County Secondary School last Friday, Sept.24. In a game that went back and forth all night long and • We accept Most Insurances ting to put her timing chip on her shoe. saw neither team lead by more than eight points, jun- Centreville had an outstanding meet despite being with- ior Manny Smith ran for a 35-yard touchdown late in out two of its varsity runners — senior captain Brynna Heflin, the 4th quarter to put Centreville up for good. Smith 703-961-0707 who is battling shin splints, and sophomore Rebecca Vinter, finished the game with 237 rushing yards and 2 touch- downs. The Wildcats next play this Friday night, Oct. www.nikdentistry.com who is coming back from an ankle injury. 1 at Mount Vernon HS. Game time is 7:30. “Dr. Nik” “We are very proud of our girl’s team,” said Centreville TOOTH WHITENING SPECIALS coach Kelley Devlin. “The group ran a great and tough race.” Volleyball: Centreville’s varsity Lady Wildcats con- Kamran Nikseresht D.D.S., F.A.G.D. Cuomo, a team captain, had an excellent game plan ac- tinued their struggle on Monday, Sept. 20 at home 14415 Chantilly Crossing Lane UP TO 50 % OFF against South County, losing to the Stallions 22-25, 18- cording to her coach. “She ran a gutsy race and stuck to her Chantilly, VA 20151 25, 16-25. The Centreville freshmen and JV teams split In the Target & Costco Shopping Center, to the left of Starbucks race plan to be with the front runners,” said Devlin, of the their results with the freshmen winning 23-25, 25-16, top Wildcat finisher. “She has a big season ahead. She’s an 15-13, and the JV team losing 13-25, 11-25. On Thurs- incredible leader for our girls group. She organized and led day, Sept. 23, the varsity Lady Wildcats lost again to Langley, 3-0. Their current record is 0-5 for the season. summer practices, and has done a wonderful job encourag- The varsity volleyball team will play at Flint Hill HS on ing and motivating our girl’s team.” Wednesday night, Sept. 29 at 7:15. Medina, the 13th place finisher, is building on last year’s Looking for a Real Optician… momentum when she put together a solid season as a fresh- Field Hockey: In non-district play on Thursday, Sept. 23, the JV field hockey Lady Wildcats controlled One who understands every aspect man. their game offensively. Led by sophomore Lindsay “Isabela was our number two runner last year and is off Egbers, who scored the goal, the JV team won the game of your eyecare needs? to a great start,” said Devlin. “She actually was out of the 1-0 on their home turf against Washington &Lee of Ar- “Don’t Settle for Less – You’ll see the difference country for three weeks in August and has been playing a lington. Strong players on offense were sophomore Brooke Peterson, Abbie Fornadel and McKensie Islin. when you buy quality from professionals.” little bit of catch up, but did a wonderful job on Saturday. The varsity Lady Wildcats’ field hockey team main- She never gives up and has a wonderful competitive spirit tained a strong control on offense, but fell in a in her.” heartbreaking 1-0 loss. Offensive leaders for the night included junior Amanda Villanueva and senior Sasha Devlin said Brown’s outing at Oatlands played a key role Rocke. Defensive strength came from junior Christa in the Wildcats garnering third place. Guh and senior Mary Kate Goff. Senior goalie Brittanie “She finished very well in the competitive field and ran Peterson had 9 saves. There were 7 corners and 4 shots an aggressive race that helped her team with the top three on goal. In their game on Monday, Sept. 20, the varsity Lady finish,” said Devlin. Wildcats lost at home against Chantilly, 4-0. The var- Centreville had two talented freshman runners — Kylie sity field hockey team is 3-5, and will next play on Cuomo and Leilani Boren — place in the top 20 in the girls’ Monday, Sept. 27 at 7:30 p.m. at Mount Vernon HS. underclassmen race. — Karen Fulkerson

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