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OAKVILLE'S BEST REAL ESTATE SECTION INSIDE! Beaver THE OAKVILLE A member of Metroland Media Group Ltd. Vol. 47 No. 103 Assault Silver streak charges dismissed By David Lea OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF `Charges dismissed.' These two words, uttered by Justice I.W. Andre on Monday, brought a sudden and unexpected end to the trial of three members of the Halton Regional Police Tactical and Rescue Unit charged with assaulting a 79-year-old Oakville man. The decision was prompted when Assistant Crown Attorney Anthony Leitch rose at the end of the day's testimony and stated that a reasonable prospect for conviction in this case no longer existed. Justice Andre agreed. Ford names new boss Veteran Ford executive David Mondragon has been appointed president and CEO of Ford of Canada, effective Monday, Sept. 1. Mondragon, 47, will succeed Barry Engle, who announced last week that he is leaving the company to serve as president and CEO of New Holland Agricultural Equipment S.p.A., a unit of CNH Global N.V., effective Sept. 8. Mondragon assumes leadership of Ford of Canada as the company introduces its expanded 2009 model lineup and commits to being the best or among the best in fuel economy with every new Ford product in its segment. During his successful 23-year career, Mondragon has served in a variety of lead DON'T PAY FOR 2 SUMMERS DON'T MISS OUT! This is in Addition to some of the most generous Government Rebates Ever offered! And we take care of the paper work! 905-844-2949 www.oakvillebeaver.com Friday night lights for Titans SPORTS 321 Cornwall Rd. Old Oakville Market 905.815.8777 DUNDEE Renew your mortgage rate 3-4 months before your current term ends. No Broker Fees on Mortgages. MORTGAGE SERVICES INC. 5 YRS 5.25% 7 YRS 5.55% 5 Year Variable -.60% PAUL FOLEY A.M.P. MORTGAGE CONSULTANT 905-827-8009 ABBEY PLAZA, OAKVILLE · Third Line at Upper Middle "Using Communication To Build Better Communities" WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2008 84 Pages $1.00 (plus GST) Inside Opinion.........................................6 Living ........................................12 Auto ..........................................31 Artscene ....................................34 Sports ........................................36 Classified ..................................40 Full Delivery: The Bay, Zellers, Sport Check Partial Delivery: Sport Mart, JYSK, Rona, Coast Mountain Sports, Salvation Army, Staples, Home Depot See Officer page 2 For home delivery & customer service call (905) 845-9742 Mon., Tues. and Thurs. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Wed. 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Fri. 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat 10 a.m.-3 p.m. NEW SUBSCRIPTIONS call (905) 845-9742 or subscribe online @ www.oakvillebeaver.com See inside today's paper for special subscription offer. CHRIS KORNACKI / OAKVILLE BEAVER See President page 5 WELCOME HOME: Canadian Olympic silver medalist Adam van Koeverden flashes his medal as he arrives from Beijing at Pearson International Airport Monday. The Oakville resident was greeted by a gathering of friends, family and fans. The Town of Oakville is planning a celebratory reception for local Olympic athletes, but no details have yet been announced. For more photos of the reception at Pearson, see page 3. For story on van Koeverden's medal win, see Sports. 175 Wyecroft Rd. Oakville 905.845.6653 Between Kerr & Dorval VISIT OUR ALL NEW WEBSITE YOUR FRIEND IN THE BUSINESS! www.lockwoodchrysler.com