Hawtin starts Parapans tomorrow Oakville Rock's Mitch Desnoo makes a run with the ball with two Peterborough Lakers players after him during Game 2 of the teams' Major Series Lacrosse rstround playoff series Wednesday at Toronto Rock Athletic Centre. | photo by Jayson Mills -- Special to the Beaver 27 | Friday, August 7, 2015 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Oakville's Melanie Hawtin (pictured in action with the Burlington Vipers) will try to win her second international gold in as many years when she competes for Canada in wheelchair basketball at the Parapan Am Games, beginning tomorrow (Saturday). Hawtin was a Paralympic hopeful in wheelchair racing before surgery forced her out of the sport in 2012. She made her debut with the national wheelchair basketball team last year, helping Canada win gold at the world championships. Canada will face Guatemala tomorrow, Mexico Sunday and Brazil Tuesday in preliminary-round action. Medal games are scheduled for next Friday. All games will be contested at the Ryerson Athletic Centre in Toronto. Rock trails Peterborough 2-0 in MSL series The Oakville Rock nds itself in a 2-0 hole in its rst-round Major Series Lacrosse playoff series, following a 12-8 loss to the Peterborough Lakers Wednesday at Oakville's Toronto Rock Athletic Centre. Oakville scored the rst two goals of Wednesday's contest before Peterborough answered with six consecutive markers, holding the Rock scoreless for nearly 24 minutes. The Rock twice pulled to within two goals in the second period, but could not get any closer. Oakville was led offensively by Jeremy Noble (three goals) and Brett Hickey (three assists). Brenden Thenhaus added a pair of goals, and Ian Mackay, Jordan Critch and Wes Berg also tallied. Peterborough's Shawn Evans scored ve goals and also recorded three assists. Game 3 of the best-of-seven series will also take place in Oakville, a 7:30 p.m. start Saturday at TRAC. Peterborough will host the fourth and, if necessary, fth game of the series. WEEKEND SHOWCASE OF HOMES oPEn HoUSE SatUrDaY anD SUnDaY 1-5 PM www.2414UPtoncoUrt.coM Sales Representative www.markkirton.com open House sunDay 2-4pm OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4 Mark kirton $769,900 Sales Representative Erin FortunE Sarah Logue Sales Representative oPEn HoUSE SatUrDaY anD SUnDaY 2-4 PM www.1905-403PilgriMS.coM Independently owned And opeRAted Aboutowne ReAlty CoRp., bRokeRAge 905.842.7000 Spacious family home in a great neighbourhood. Over 3800+sft of living space: 4+1 bedrooms, 3.5 baths with professionally finished basement. Many recent updates including; roof, windows, garage drs, new ss appliances, furnace+a/c, tankless water heater. Premium finishes throughout such as; granite, glass mosaic tile, crown P: 289-237-6565 moulding, oak staircase, soaker tub, walk-in glass/tile www.erinfortune.com shower, fireplace. More pics at www.erinfortune.com. 3303 Folkway Drive, Burlington Independently Owned & Operated Escarpment Realty Inc., Brokerage. 905-639-7676 Welcome Home! Beautiful extra wide mature lot in south Oakville, includes upgraded kitchen, hardwood flooring, renovated bath all new lower level family room, plus all new landscaping, roof 2014, furnace 2013 , other upgrades throughout includes windows doors, carpeting and overall decor. All set in quiet family friendly neighbourhood steps from the Lakeshore . 2072 SaLvator BLvd . OPEN HOUSE Sat & SUN 2-4 Abi GLuGosh* iAn mcsporrAn** Jon VAn Geest* Sales Representative* Broker** a division of Metroland Media Group Ltd. Beautifully upgraded 4+1 bedroom 3.5 bath executive home in desirable Glen Abbey. Dramatic foyer & large main floor family room with fireplace open to kitchen with granite. Hardwood floors, crown mouldings, spa baths. Ensuite remodeled in 2014. Prof finished lower level. Great L-shaped deck, perfect for summer 905.335.8808 entertaining. 1191 King's College Drive. GLEN ABBEY FAMILY HOME · $875,000 WONDERFUL IN WESTMOUNT · $1,099,900 Fabulous custom Landmart home in sought after neighbourhood close to new hospital. Open concept layout with amazing upgrades & quality finishes throughout! Hardwood floors, 9' ceilings on all 3 levels, soaring vaulted ceiling in great room, and gorgeous custom maple kitchen. Professionally landscaped grounds! *Each office is independently owned and operated From LeFt: