www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Friday, March 13, 2015 | 12 Eddie Williams to make his 39th St. Paddy's Day walk St. Patrick's Day is a day of traditions and while many folks will be celebrating all that is Irish Tuesday (March 17), Eddie Williams will be carrying on an Oakville tradition that dates back to 1922. Williams will once again hop aboard the GO Train and then make his way to Toronto's City Hall where he'll set out on a 42-kilometre walk to a bar in downtown Oakville. This will be his 39th trip to keep a Canadian tradition alive. Williams said it all began when a group of prohibition-weary Irishmen made the trek from Toronto to Oakville in search of bootleg green beer. The traditional walk was continued by Charlie Priestman and followed by Barney Heard, before it was passed onto Williams. The ritual has become something for which Oakvillians, and others, recognize Williams and look forward to -- residents are also invited to join 63-year-old. Former Oakville, now Hamilton, resident Raychyl Whyte said she will be taking part for her ninth time this year. Over the years, Williams, who dons a Toronto St. Pat's hockey jersey for the day, has been joined by some, who make the trek a challenge or do it as a fundraiser. However, Williams himself walks just to carry on the tradition. He will leave Toronto at 9 a.m. and will arrive in downtown Oakville at approximately 3:30-4 p.m. This year, Williams will end his walk at the Queen's Head British Pub, 118 Dunn St. Eddie Williams Do you have the CorreCt insuranCe Coverage? CNJ INsuraNCe & rIsk MaNageD solutIoNs Inc. has The soluTions! Fine cabinetry proudly made in Canada for any room in the house Receive a FREE* stainless steel undermount sink, grid, brushed nickel faucet and soap dispenser with the purchase of a complete kitchen. www.uniquekitchensofburlington.com 905-632-0029 4150 South Service Road, Burlington *While quantities last BA, CRM, R.I.B (Ont.) Over 25 years Experience Jon-Paul Deerin · Home Owners Insurance · Small Business Insurance · Commercial Insurance · Automobile & Collector Cars Insurance · Wine & Art Collection Insurance We are pleased to serve the Oakville area 201-2150 Winston Park Dr., Oakville 905-829-0097 · jpdeerin@cnjins.com DO DOUBLE DOU SAVINGS MAKEOVER SALE windows · doors · sunrooms · patio awnings w 25 25 % PRODUCT OFF & % OFF Comfort Friendly Spa-like l r. M ge aris n A ' aD Caring o Easy Pay Plans 24 EQUAL PAYMENTS - NO INTEREST! DON'T PAY for or 1 FULL F YEAR! MAXIMUM DISCOUNTS ON ALL ORDERS... or Compassionate g hiv ani Sag BIG or SMALL! Visit our new dental office, conveniently located on the ground floor of the recently built Palermo Professional Centre (SE corner of Bronte Road and Dundas Street). We offer full Family Dental Services in our brand new, state-of-the-art office in a calm and relaxing environment. We are a paperless office and use digital x-rays. We welcome kids, teens, adults and seniors. NEW PATIENTS are welcome and we will accommodate your dental emergencies. We will directly bill your insurance company and offer convenient evening and weekend appointments. Call to book your appointment today 905-827-8700.Visit us at www.reflections-dental.ca **Call for details Dundas St. W. Pine Glen Rd. Old Bronte Rd. Bronte Rd. 3rd Line n, has not of this promotio is not a sponsor orse it in any way. *** Tim Horton's not end s doe and zes provided the pri qsiwindows.c om Toll-Free 1-866-575-8078 www.reflections-dental.ca 905-827-8700 è d receive Book Online an ons Gift Card a $10 Tim Hort HOMEComfort 6,500sq ft FULL-SCALE SHOWROOM Quality · Service · Installations Serving the Golden Horseshoe ...Since 1976 R0013165264 3 OFFER ENDS March 1 st ** FREE!*** 2525 Old Bronte Road, Suite #130 Palermo Professional Centre (ground floor) ar LABOUR ABOUR D r. S Relaxing D N