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Walton EMC Car Show Raises Thousands for March of Dimes

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May 6, 2006

Contact Greg Brooks, 770/266-2307, or

Participants and spectators at Willie’s World of Wheels, a Walton EMC benefit car show for the March of Dimes, chose Phillip Godby’s 1971 Plymouth Road Runner as People’s Choice. Godby is pictured with Walton EMC’s Kathy Ivie, chair of the co-ops March of Dimes efforts.

Katie Woodall, 770/266-2572

MONROE, Ga. – Classic, vintage and customized cars filled Walton EMC’s parking lot last Saturday to help in the fight against birth defects.

Owners brought 83 pampered and prepped cars and trucks from all over Northeast Georgia to the second annual Willie’s World of Wheels. The show gets its name from Willie Wiredhand, a cartoon character fashioned after an electric plug that is the long-time mascot of customer-owned electric cooperatives nationwide.

Car enthusiasts enjoyed a day of perfect weather and raised $5,080 for March of Dimes WalkAmerica. Events included the show itself, a 50/50 drawing, food and sales of car show and March of Dimes merchandise.

Awards were given to the top 25 cars at the show as judged by Jeff Langley and Sandy Malcom of the Streetmasters Car Club. Phillip Godby, Sr. of Madison won the People’s Choice Award for his 1971 Plymouth Road Runner. Participants and spectators vote for their favorite car to determine this award.

“We’re so appreciative to the car enthusiast community for their support,” said WEMC employee Kathy Ivie, who heads March of Dimes efforts. “Their passion for their hobby allows them to help others while they have fun.”

Photos and a complete list of winners are available at waltonemc.com.

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