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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday March 19, 2008 - 5 Six people joined Williams for annual walk YOU K THAN RIO Continued from page 3 ONTA CANADA'S other participants began to trickle in. This included Agatha Platiel, 71, who used the occasion to promote the 175th anniversary of Oakville's Knox Presbyterian Church. "It was really nice to walk outside all day," said Platiel. "Oakville was a little more treacherous from Southdown Road on because the sidewalks were really not plowed, so we had to walk on the road and hope the trucks would go around us." Platiel, who had a back operation in 2006, said this is the second walk she has completed with Williams. While she said it was fun, she feels she probably will not do it again, noting that undertaking such a long journey at 71-plus would require more intensive training. "I am tired, but I'm certainly not sore," said Platiel. "I'll probably put some ice on my calves to settle the muscles down and then I'll have a nice warm bath. That will be a nice ending to a great day." Stan and Karen MacDonald also considered the walk to be a great experience. "It was a good walk, the weather was great, the roads were clear all the way and I think we made pretty good time," said Stan. "We didn't walk really fast or anything so we're not too tired," added Karen. Stan, who undertook the walk with Williams last year, brought Karen along this time to share the experience. "I always used to read about Eddie doing it when I was growing up, so I thought I'd give it a try," he said. "It's great, I'm surprised more people don't do it," said Karen. John Hearn celebrated his birthday by going on the walk along with companion Sue Tipper, who finished the race despite having to fight through some pain issues. Raychyl Whyte, who was practically incapacitated after her first walk with Williams last year, emerged from this walk in much better condition. "Last year I tried to keep up with Eddie, which I've learned is an impossible task," she said. "I just didn't do that so I'm not in as rough shape." While many of Williams' companions are uncertain as to whether they will walk again next year, Williams is adamant that he will keep the tradition going. "I'm planning on doing it again," he said. "I don't know why I wouldn't do it, unless I was physically incapable, and it would really have to be something where I was practically disabled to stop me from doing it." Williams would like to continue these walks until 2011, when he will have honoured the St. Patrick's Day tradition through five decades, but for the moment, with 40 kilometres worth of aches to deal with, Williams is grateful walk number 33 is a year away. T I STE N H C O N S R M O NT FO R H OVE WTH T M O NALE S G R O S CHOICE up to up to or up to or Canada's best selection now comes with MORE CHOICE. $ 2000 1750 1000 $ $ in Mopar Accessories* in No Charge Options** or Extended Service Plan in Free Gas or Bonus Cash ONLY ONE COMPANY CAN OFFER 11 VEHICLES UNDER $300 PER MONTH NO MATTER THE STYLE OF VEHICLE YOU DESIRE CHRYSLER OFFERS ONE FOR UNDER $300 PER MONTH $0 DOWN! ALL VERY WELL EQUIPPED! ER! YSL NLY CHR O 2008 Dodge Caliber SXT Starting from: $229 w/ Air/Auto 2008 Chrysler Sebring Sedan Starting from: $259 2008 Dodge Dakota SXT 4x4 Starting from: $259 2008 Jeep Compass 4x4 Starting from: $279 2008 Jeep Patriot 4x4 Starting from: $279 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan Starting from: $299 2008 Jeep Wrangler 4x4 Starting from: $299 2008 Dodge Avenger Starting from: $299 2008 Dodge Ram Quad Cab 4x4 Starting from: $299 2008 Chrysler Sebring Conv. Starting from: $299 ONLY CHRYSLER CANADA · 11 vehicles under $300/mth · 19 months of sales growth · 23 vehicles with 30+ mpg Canada's Fastest Growing Automotive Company 2009 Dodge Journey Starting from: $299 Price and payments exclude freight, license, insurance, registration, dealer administration fees, levies & taxes. Payments include Canada's Choice No-Charge Option Discount or Bonus Cash Rebate. These prices are subject to change at any time. Some vehicles may be low in dealer inventory. Dealer trade or order may be required. Models described are not exactly as illustrated. Please visit Lockwood Chrysler, a Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge retailer for further details. DORVAL DRIVE 175 Wyecroft Road, Oakville 905.845.6653 Between Kerr & Dorval WYECROFT RD. SPEERS RD. Your Friend in the Business! www.lockwoodchrysler.com KERR ST. TRAFALGAR QEW