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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday March 21, 2007 - 9 Traditional walk gathering support Continued from page 8 ing in her Bronte home after the walk, which she characterized as `grueling,' on Monday. "It was very difficult once the walk was completed. I was terribly sore and in quite a bit of pain," she said. Although the last few kilometres were absolutely agonizing, Whyte had pushed on taking slight comfort in the more and more familiar surroundings she saw as the group reached Oakville. "As we moved along that stretch of Lakeshore, passing by Ennisclare and all the fenced-in estates I thought, `Okay please let this get to an end,'" she said. "When we got to Allan Street I knew there were just a few more blocks and I was just waiting to get to that pub. It was like finding the gigantic pool of water at the end of a very long stretch of desert." The perseverance Whyte showed during the walk did not go unnoticed. "She was a real trooper," said Williams. "I think she was in the most pain of anybody and to see her do it was a real source of encouragement." Whyte says she put herself through all of this just to prove it to herself that she could. "It's the same reason that people climb Mount Everest. It's just a personal goal," she said. In the end all participants reached their destination at the Prime Time Sports Pub which rests in roughly the same place where members of Toronto's Irish community migrated to pick up their bootlegged beer many years ago, says Williams. In keeping with a tradition of his own, Williams took a pass on the green beer, but did enjoy a few other drinks. "I got an orange juice and then somebody bought me a whisky and somebody bought me a Baileys," he said. While some participants stayed at the pub to SABRINA BYRNES / SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER COMPANY OF WALKERS: Veteran St. Patrick's Day walker Eddie Williams was joined by Brian Caputo, Paul Snowdon and Stan MacDonald, all from Toronto, Raychyl Whyte of Oakville and John Hearn of Burlington. drink the night away, Williams decided he had had enough adventure for one St. Patrick's Day and headed back to his home in Hamilton. "I went home and watched the hockey game and I fell asleep by 10 o'clock. I didn't even see the end of the game." The great experience Williams had with his five companions on Saturday has only reaffirmed his commitment to keeping the tradition going, which he plans to do until 2011. "I don't know if we'll see them next year, but as far as I'm concerned I'm planning on being here next year." MOVING SALE After almost 50 years we have outgrown our current location. EVERYTHING IN OUR SHOWROOM IS ON SALE 0% 0-7 YS O 2 DA P T 12 U AL FIN GERRIE ELECTRIC SHOWROOM POLICY If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase, simply return it within 30 days of purchase for a full refund. ALL ITEMS ARE PRICED TO CLEAR OUT! CRYSTAL CHANDELIERS, TIFFANIES, CEILING FIXTURES, VANITY FIXTURES, BATHROOM ACCESSORIES, CEILING FANS, TABLE LAMPS, FLOOR LAMPS, PRINTS DOORS CLOSE AT THIS LOCATION APRIL 1, 2007 IN-STOCK ONLY! SALE EXPIRES APRIL 1ST @ 5:00 P.M. EXCLUDES RECESSED LIGHTING, DIMMERS, FLOOR HEATING (NU-HEAT), UNDER CABINET LIGHTING, LIGHT BULBS TRAFALGAR RD. Q.E.W. Inglehart gl h SOUTH SERVICE RD. CORNWALL 445 Inglehart Street, Oakville 905-845-2461 Hours: Mon., Tues., Wed. 9:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Thurs., 9:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Fri. 9:30-6:00 p.m., Sat. 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Sunday 12 Noon - 5:00 p.m *OPEN SUNDAYS*