PHILADELPHIA - Jim Gardner is preparing to retire from the anchor desk at channel six's 11 p.m. newscast and will be replaced by Rick Williams. He joined the network in 1988 and has earned a reputation for integrity and professionalism. Currently, Rick co-anchors Action News at 5 p.m. on PHL 17 and co-anchors at the 10 p.m. show on PHL-17.