Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, August 23, 2000 - 5 George Marcello passes official Olympic torch to municipal representatives. Councillor Charlie Trim, (Acting Mayor) and town Clerk Pattie Barrie. The torch, carried throughout Marcello's 500 day walk for life, is to promote and generate the spirit of giving for the continuance of life for others. others. The torch will be passed from community to community throughout Canada till the 500 day walk is completed. George Marcello would across Ontario, and this year rather walk miles than write a he will be walking across letter. Canada „ A liver transplant in 1995, Last year 's walk caught the gave Marcello new life, yet he attention of Premier Harris, felt for the grieving family of This year Marcello hopes to the,donor. Feeling that a form draw the. Prime Minister's letter could not express his attention to the need of a gratitude, Marcello walked national donor registry, from Toronto to Ottawa two Marcello began his 'Torch summers later, in 1997. "I of Life' walk on June 20, wanted to say thank you to the 2000 in Toronto, and will fin- donor and the donors' family ish there in December 2001. for saving my life. This is a Marcello and his road crew small sacrifice on my part for are currently travelling the precious gift." through Ontario, making their In 1999 Marpello walked way to the Prairies, and. to Lakeridge Health Accredited for three years Lakeridge Health has successfully successfully completed an accreditation survey and been granted a three-year accreditation by the Canadian Council on Health Services Accreditation. Brian Lemon, Chief Executive Officer announced, "The surveyors final report gives us cause for celebration at Lakeridge. Our teams were praised for their enthusiasm, commitment, expertise and energy. Surveyors told us that the multidisciplinary mix of staff on our teams demonstrates that we are working together to plan and give the best care to our clients and patients." "We were also delighted to hear that patients and clients who were Interviewed by the surveyors were consistently complimentary about the care and service they receive." , CCHSA surveyors commented commented in the final report, "Staff, management, the board of governors, and vol-, Victoria, British Columbia. There they will board a plane and fly to St. John's Newfoundland where they will continue the walk through the Maritimes, Quebec, Ottawa, and back to Toronto. George and his road crew hope to cover every major community in Canada. If the walk stays on schedule, schedule, they will be travelling down Hwy 35 through Pontypool, Kirby and Orono on day 523, November 27, 2001. unteers of Lakeridge Health Corporation are congratulated congratulated on their commitment to the corporation's 'patients first' philosophy. This dedication dedication to providing consistent client-centred care is especially especially commendable considering considering the difficulties experienced experienced by the organization during a challenging period of transition and change." The CCHSA is a non-profit, non-profit, non-government organization organization that helps health service organizations across Canada examine and improve the quality of the care and services services they provide. Participation in the accredi-. tatlon process is voluntary and the program is based on national standards. This week I boarded the Gibbs Black Illusion with a Rod Dipper Fishing Charters Strawberry Stripe. The Gibbs in the Cobourg Marina. It lure was out producing all was on my birthday, the other three lures added Monday, August 21. together. We had to be at the I caught three fish on the Marina at 6:00 a.m. so we Gibbs lure and one fish on woke up at 4:15 a.m. We the Baker bait. The fish all were on the road by 5:15 averaged from 5 - 10 pounds, a.m. and arrived at the docks ,the biggest was 29.5". The at about 5:45 a.m. The boat temperature of the water we was docked on dock C, slip were looking for was 46 - 51 83, and boarded by 5:50 a.m. degrees F. This temperature As we were waiting for more is preferred by most lake daylight the luggage was trout. We had a total number arranged. By the time we got 0 f about 7 hits and 4 fish, settled there was enough Rod Dipper Fishing daylight to leave the Marina. charters are very well It Was a short boat ride to equipped with down riggers, the fishing location. When we ro ds, G.P.S. (Global arrived to the spot, my Positioning System), fish Captain John Bond quickly finder, lures, and even a set up the rod and down rig- bathroom, but the most gers. We were running 30 lb. interesting is the tempera- test Triline line. Captain ture probe. The temperature John used to use 15 lb. test probe is to tell the temperaline temperaline but since the spiny water ture and speed of the water fleas were introduced he at the f iS hing depth. The switched to 30 lb. line. The Charters provide a good reason for this is because the opportunity for the avid thicker line has less build up ang er to get the thrill and of the spiny water fleias. excitement of hooking some One of the down riggers hard fighting fish, had a Wizard Aqua charger For more information or to attached to the cable. This book a trip call John Bond device sends out 0:2 volt ire- at 1-800-361-1574 or 1-905- quency that attracts the fish. 885-6486. or e-mail him at We trolled along at 2.4 m/h - roddiper@eagle.ca in an average water depth of 48-50 ft. in the morning and moved to 90 ft. deep water later in the morning. We were using spoons bn all four rods set at various depths. Two lures were working very well. The two lures were a Baker Bait from Napanee and a SUBSCRIBE TO THE TIMES DURHAM COMPUTER SYSTEMS "Do it once Do it right!" Computer Sales • Service • Training Home/Office Support & Solutions Locdl/Worldwide ■ Shipping Services Personalized Service From Professionals Give us a call! We're here to support you! 987-2047 • email: durhamcs@home.com Visit our store at 71 King St. W. (across from CIBC) Newcastle