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SILVER STREAK WELCOME HOME: Canadian Olympic silver medalist Adam van Koeverden flashes his medal as he arrives from Beijing at Pearson International Airport Monday.(© 2008 Michael Ivanin/Metroland Media Group)

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PROM QUEENS DRESSED FOR SUCCESS: Bonnie Parkinson (with ball) scores a try as she is chased by Lynsay Turner (left) and Julia St. Amand-Jacob during the Oakville Crusaders' fourth annual women's Prom Dress Game, held Thursday at Crusader Park. The event raised $900, which will go towards the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.(© 2008 Michael Ivanin/Metroland Media Group)
Burlington Brants' catcher J.R. Crosby tags out Milton's Sean Mathe at the plate during Saturday's COBA senior baseball playoff action at Nelson Park. Milton won 7-1 to eliminate the Brants.(© 2008 Michael Ivanin/Metroland Media Group)

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NO PAIN, NO GAIN: From the looks on their faces, the members of the Quicksilver team from Prophix Software Inc. were feeling the pain as they paddled their way to the finish line in the fifth annual TigerTel Oakville Charity Dragon Boat Festival at Kelso Conservation Park.(© 2008 Michael Ivanin/Metroland Media Group)
TENSE MOMENTS SPEERS ROAD CLOSED: Bystanders check the aftermath of a two vehicle collision on Speers Road just east of Fourth Line on Friday afternoon before the arrival of emergency services personnel. The driver was taken to Hamilton General Hospital where he was reported to be in critical condition. Police at the accident scene said an air ambulance evacuation was aborted after reports of a funnel cloud in the area. The driver of the van received only minor injuries.(© 2008 Michael Ivanin/Metroland Media Group)

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BEAUTY AND THE BEAST TALE AS OLD AS TIME...: Burlington's Centre Stage Productions, in partnership with Stars Academy, will be launching a production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast next week. Above, the Beast -- portrayed by Adam Falcone -- and Belle -- portrayed by Beth Marquis -- enjoy a dance during a dress rehearsal for the upcoming performances. (© 2008 Michael Ivanin/Metroland Media Group)
Nate Lippert of Niagara Lightning tackles Colin Jarvis of Vancouver Junior Wave during championship game of the Rugby Canada Under-20 Super League at Crusader Park. Nate Lippert of Niagara Lightning tackles Colin Jarvis of Vancouver Junior Wave during championship game of the Rugby Canada Under-20 Super League at Crusader Park. Lightning defeated Wave 20-19.(© 2008 Michael Ivanin/Metroland Media Group)
FAMILIAR SIGHT A FRIGIDAIRE FAN: Oakville resident Ted Krog poses for a photo in front of a 49-year-old Frigidaire refrigerator. Though it still works, he has finally decided to part with the appliance that has become like a part of the family. (© 2008 Michael Ivanin/Metroland Media Group)
SPECIAL DELIVERY: Jonathan Del Pozo releases a pitch Monday in the Oakville Whitecaps' 6-5 win over the NDG Lynx. (© 2008 Michael Ivanin/Metroland Media Group)
Randy Williams of Burlington Stampeders tackles Michael Ducasse of Toronto Jr. Argonauts during Ontario Football Conference varsity league championship game at Ivor Wynne Stadium. The Stampeders defeated the Toronto Jr. Argonauts 32-7. (© 2008 Michael Ivanin/Metroland Media Group)