These segments focus on people in our community who go "The Extra Mile".
They're people who freely give of their time to help others, but ask for nothing in return.

Our archived segments:
(listed alphabetically by subject name)

Activity Haven
The burgers are done, the crowd is ready, and volunteers make it happen. We head to Activity Haven, a place where seniors come together to meet new friends, keep active, and simply have a good time, but in this case, we're also including some good food. For a place like Activity Haven, it's volunteers like we see in this segment, who make things happen. John Blake has the details in this segment of The Extra Mile.
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Alzheimer's Victim: Tack Shaw
We have the heartwarming story of a loving wife who is going "the extra mile" for her husband, a husband, who has been diagnosed with alzheimers.
Tack and Bunny Shaw are, in Bunny's words, living one day at a time. About four years ago, while on a cruise, Bunny noticed Tack could never seem to figure out where he was going. A doctor's appointment then changed their lives. Tack was told he had alzheimers. For bunny it meant she would be on duty 24-7, looking after Tack, but that also meant finding the time to take care of herself. Watching a loved one and the progression of this disease is difficult. But bunny has met this challenge head on. She's had the strength to turn this negative, into a positive.
One thing which has definitely helped in this situation is Tack's personality. While some people would deny they have alzheimers, Tack's immediate acceptance, and strong faith in his family, has allowed every day to be a positive day, a time to enjoy what life has to offer, and be with his wife and family. John Blake has the details in this segment of The Extra Mile.
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Every day is a good day for Tack and Bunny, in fact Bunny says this challenge in both their lives has only served to bring them closer.


Amigos
It can be the best time of your life, or the worst: high school. Belonging to a group and fitting in can be a challenge especially if you have intellectual limitations.
One mother wanted to make a difference, and has gone the extra mile to make sure people like her son are included. Michelle Ferreri has the details in this segment of The Extra Mile.
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Robert Bagnall
Time to get on those thinking caps. We're going to show you how Robert Bagnall is going the extra mile to help seniors exercise their minds. John Blake has the details in this segment of The Extra Mile.
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Jack Beyers
It is considered the most important meal of the day, and for nearly two hundred days of the year, one man goes "the extra mile".
Jack Beyers helps ensure every student at Keith Wightman Public School gets a good start to the day with a delicious and healthy breakfast. Michelle Ferreri has the details in this segment of The Extra Mile.
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Breast Cancer Inspiration
John Blake speaks with three women who face the challenge of being diagnosed with breast cancer, and then have gone the extra mile to inspire others. John Blake has the details in this segment of The Extra Mile.
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Caldwell Renovations
We take you to the home of Cody Caldwell, a young man now confined to a wheelchair. Cody suffered a broken neck in a diving accident last year and is paralyzed from the chest down. Many in our community have rallied to help Cody and his family, including members of the Peterborough Construction Association. They have gone the extra mile to help Cody be as independent as possible. John Blake has the details in this segment of The Extra Mile.
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Carriage House - Part 1 of 2
A good education and young adults do not always go hand in hand. Things don't always work out for various reasons, but that's where the Carriage House in Peterborough comes in. It offers a different way of learning, a way that has proven itself to be successful. John Blake has the details in this segment of The Extra Mile.
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Carriage House - Part 2 of 2
We return to Carriage House in Peterborough, a refuge for young adults who need specialized help. We talked about their educational needs in part one. In part two, that list of needs gets longer. John Blake has the details in this segment of The Extra Mile.
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It's the folks at Carriage House, who are able to help young adults find a more promising future.
For more information on Carriage House, call (705) 748-4944.


Chosen Soldier Program
There are nearly three thousand Canadian soldiers currently deployed in Afghanistan. Harsh, violent and unpredictable conditions make their job incredibly difficult. "The Chosen Soldier Program" was designed to give both moral and material support to our troops.
Here in Peterborough, one man is going the extra mile to make sure the grassroots program is a success. hHe's helping to organize, pack and ship some essential care packages to our soldiers. Michelle Ferreri has the details in this segment of The Extra Mile.
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What a great concept.....and if you want to take part and adopt a Canadian soldier and send a care package check out the chosen soldier website: www.trevlac.biz and follow the chosen soldier link. On the site, you'll find a list of what items are ideal and which ones are not good for travel.


Monica Church
From humble beginnings, some seniors in Peterborough have been going the extra mile, to help out orphans and seniors overseas.
You won't find any idle hands in this group. All the folks in Monica Church's basement has a job to do, and it's all to help others. All the clothing, afghans, and other sewed articles will soon be heading overseas, mainly to the Ukraine, and then Kiev. The goods are driven from Peterborough to London, Ontario twice a year, and then shipped out by the group, Partners International. John Blake has the details in this segment of The Extra Mile.
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For more information or if you would like to help, telephone Monica Church at (705) 876-7920.


Joyce Clement
In this segment we travel to Rubidge Hall in Peterborough, where thanks to people going the extra mile, residents are singing, dancing and thinking back to the "good old days".
Joyce Clement has been playing at seniors' homes for many years now. She enjoys seeing the positive effects music has on seniors. Joyce is part of the Mapleridge Seniors, a group that tours the region. The audiences are always encouraged to get involved.
This is just one of the many activities available to the seniors at Rubidge Hall. Something is planned for every day of the week. not an easy job, but certainly a job the residents appreciate. For Joyce, seeing the seniors enjoying themselves makes it all worthwhile. And isn't that what it's all about, brightening someone else's day, while making a difference in their lives, and, in your own. John Blake has the details in this segment of The Extra Mile.
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Coffee Plus
Finding a job can be difficult for many people. But those with mental health issues can face even more obstacles. Thanks to one man who goes "The Extra Mile", those struggling with mental issues have an opportunity to get back into the workforce. Michelle Ferreri has the details in this segment of The Extra Mile.
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John and Dorothy Cookson
The world can be a prettty harsh place, especially for some animals. With organizations such as the Lakefield Animal Welfare Society and its many volunteers, these animals can catch a break.
In this segment, Michelle Ferreri introduces a couple who go "The Extra Mile" every week to help the helpless. Michelle Ferreri has the details in this segment of The Extra Mile.
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Ben Cormier - Parts One and Two
A story of challenges, determination, a very close knit family, a lasting friendship, and living with autism.
Ben Cormier is a young man with aspergers, a form of autism. His mother Lee Ann has stood by his side to give him the best quality of life possible. When Ben was entering grade one, his mother found Evelyn Collins, an educational assistant. Evelyn has been instrumental in helping Ben with his studies on a long term basis. John Blake has the details in this segment of The Extra Mile.
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In part two, we hear from Ben himself and get his take on things. And Evelyn tells us how, in many ways, Ben became her teacher over the years.
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Diner's Club Volunteer Drivers
It's 10:30 on a friday morning, and the parking lot at Activity Haven is filling up.
The people arriving are members of the Diner's Club, along with their volunteer drivers.
The Diner's Club welcomes people who are receiving long term care or community services like homemaking. The club meets the second and fourth friday of every month. The folks come for a social time - to play some bingo, and then have lunch. Without it, many of these people would be left, sitting at home. John Blake has the details in this segment of The Extra Mile.
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The Diner's Club has room for new members. if you think you're eligable, give Shirley Shaw a call at Activity Haven.
The number is 876-1670.


Dream Players
It's fundamental goal is to make sure everyone gets a chance. Every week, one man goes "The Extra Mile" to make sure the members of the "Dream Players" performing arts group get the chance to show their skills. Michelle Ferreri has the details in this segment of The Extra Mile.
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Maria Fitzgerald
In this segment, we meet Maria Fitzgerald, a local woman who is carrying on her brother's amazing legacy. Michelle Ferreri has the details in this segment of The Extra Mile.
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Ruth Fitzgerald
We take you behind the scenes of a work in progress, a busy time - that brings together some hard working people, to get a big job done, and done well. During the process, Ruth Fitzgerald does a great job promoting character building and boosting her co-worker's confidence. John Blake has the details in this segment of The Extra Mile.
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Mary Gallagher
It's inevitable, we're all getting older, and tasks that were once second nature become more challenging. But, every Thursday one remarkable woman goes "The Extra Mile" to make some residents of Applewood Manor forget their age and embrace their "golden years". Michelle Ferreri has the details in this segment of The Extra Mile.
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Wilma Galloway
We put on our dancing shoes and head to the Mapleridge Seniors Recreation Centre. That's where Wilma Galloway goes the extra mile to help others stay active and keep fit, in a fun way. John Blake has the details in this segment of The Extra Mile.
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Gardening Volunteers
People who enjoy gardening are well aware of its therapeutic value. In this segment, we meet some people who are going the extra mile to pass that "good feeling" on to others. John Blake has the details in this segment of The Extra Mile.
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Pam and Ken Grady - Part 1 of 2
We begin a special two-part inspiring story of a Douro family. Ken and Pam Grady have two young sons with cystic fibrosis, but this close knit family is meeting this difficult challenge head on.
Kenny and Nick were diagnosed with cystic fibrosis about nine years ago. It's the most common, fatal genetic disease affecting young canadians. It's a multi organ disease affecting primarily the lungs and digestive system. thick mucus builds up in the lungs which can lead to infection and inflammation. Mornings are hectic here as the boys get ready for school. They must take enzyme tablets to help them digest their food, they're given masks to help with congestion in their lungs, and then they get their pats. For the Grady's, it's been a life changing nine years. the odds were one in four one child would have cystic fibrosis. they have two. John Blake has the details in this segment of The Extra Mile.
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Ken Grady calls it a day to day life. In part two, we'll rejoin the Grady family - learn more about how they are coping with cystic fibrosis, and we'll hear from the boys themselves.


Pam and Ken Grady - Part 2 of 2
We're back in Douro Township with the Grady family. Young Kenny and Nick Grady were diagnosed with cystic fibrosis about nine years ago. For the family it's a staggering challenge, but the boys are doing well - largely because of the loving care they're receiving from their parents.
Kenny and Nick are, on the outside, just like any other boys their age, but these brothers are facing the challenge of cystic fibrosis - together. These days children with cystic fibrosis are living longer. In the "60's it was a different story, children barely made it past the age of four. They usually died of malnutrition or complications from chest infections or pneumonia. Kenny and Nick however, are now enjoying good health, but their parents are well aware of the situation, and keep a close watch. For the family, it's a difficult time, to say the least, but what about the boys themselves. Despite having to be cautious with their health, and work every day to keep the cystic fibrosis in check, they're obviously very close. John Blake has the details in this segment of The Extra Mile.
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It's good to see Kenny and Nick doing so well. They're real bundles of energy, and fun to speak with. Two things are certain here, Kenny and Nick are happy and living life to the fullest. And, they have loving parents who are putting the well being of their boys, before their own.


Kenn Grainger
He's one of the main poster figures for this year's United Way Campaign, but Kenn Grainger has been going "The Extra Mile" for more than fifty years. Among some of his incredible volunteer work is teaching school children important life lessons. Michelle Ferreri has the details in this segment of The Extra Mile.
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Jane Guthrie
They've been around for nearly a hundred years and are responsible for "guiding girls" in the right direction. In this segment, we meet Jane Guthrie, a dedicated Girl Guide leader who's been going the extra mile for five years in leading the 26th Peterborough Girl Guides. Michelle Ferreri has the details in this segment of The Extra Mile.
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Jane's day job is a hairstylist, but says she always wanted to be a teacher. Being a girl guide leader she says is the teacher inside of her.
If you want to learn more about Girl Guides you can check out their website: girlguides.ca


Zella and Ted Hall
We go behind the scenes at Activity Heaven, where you will see teamwork at its best. It's a busy place and there's lots going on, and many people are going the extra mile to help each other out.
There's a very quick transition going on at Activity Haven, a transition from the noon hour diner's club to carpet bowling. No one has to give any orders. The work just gets done. Zella Hall, and her husband Ted, are right in the middle of things - and are largely responsible for getting these new carpets used for bios bowling. When you talk about seniors here at Activity Haven going the extra mile, Zella and Ted are quick to say they are being backed by an army of volunteers. Every senior here is ready and willing to help get the big jobs done. John Blake has the details in this segment of The Extra Mile.
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George Hamilton
Hockey is a favourite Canadian pasttime. But if you don't know how to skate - it can be challenging and frustrating.
Each Saturday, one Trenton man goes "The Extra Mile" and makes learning to skate fun and easy. Michelle Ferreri has the details in this segment of The Extra Mile.
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Karate
We take you to a karate class, a karate class for young adults with Down Syndrome, and, as you'll see, the benefits speak for themselves.
Sensei Ed Roach has the gift of being able to bring out the best in his students. He understands their needs, and is willing to do whatever it takes to help them out. Taking karate helps these young adults to develop their motor skills - it's great for their balance co-ordination and overall body control, and the benefits are showing.
But there's a lot more going on here. The benefits reach far beyond the physical. John Blake has the details in this segment of The Extra Mile.
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Robbie Kingsley
We head to the Lakefield Animal Welfare Society, and we're on hand for a special presentation from Robbie Kingsley, a young eight year old boy who has gone "the extra mile". John Blake has the details in this segment of The Extra Mile.
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Kinsmen Club
It has been around for nearly ninety years, and each December the Kinsmen Club of Peterborough goes "the extra mile" to bring us the magic of Christmas through glitter, music and festive spirit. But the annual Santa Claus Parade is only a fraction of their contribution to both our country and our community. Michelle Ferreri has the details in this segment of The Extra Mile.
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Library Volunteers
A small army of volunteers is on duty at the Peterborough Library, quietly going about their business - making this library one of the best in the region. Take for example Mike Fukushima. He has been retired for 25 years. Mike's an easy going guy who helps people get through any roadblocks they're having on a computer. Then you have the library's shut-in service, something many people in our community rely on. Sherry is a staff member who, some time ago, noticed that some people who used to come to the library couldn't make it anymore. She decided she could do something about it by taking the library to them. The reaction she gets from the shut ins makes it all worthwhile.
If you look around the library, you'll find still more volunteers are busy going about their jobs, such as the group called The Friends of the Library. Downstairs, still more friends of the library are going about their business. They're performing activities such as repairing and catalogueing - often tedious work that must be done. These very dedicated volunteers have all chosen to spend their free time at the library, just to help out. John Blake has the details in this segment of The Extra Mile.
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Lions Club - Vision and Hearing Problem Detection
Detecting vision or hearing problems in young children can be hard to do, but Lions Club members in Peterborough are going the extra mile to help out.
It's quite an assembly line. Young children from senior kindergarten and grade one are lining up, to have their sight and hearing checked. Lions Club members have been trained to handle special equipment, which will help detect a situation that could require further professional attention.
Hearing and vision tests, looking at depth perception, astigmatism and lazy eye syndrome are the order of the day. And school officials are welcoming this extra help in detecting any vision or hearing problems. John Blake has the details in this segment of The Extra Mile.
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More than fourteen hundred youngsters have been screened by the various lions club in this region - a job well done.


Corinne Malloy-Smith
Poor living conditions in Haiti have prompted a group in Lindsay to take action. They have come together, to gather donations, sew, knit, crochet, and do whatever they can to give mothers and new borns in Haiti a better quality of life. And they're also being very inventive.
This group of women is on a mission, a mission that gives them the satisfaction of knowing they're doing all they can to help. They learned of the need in Haiti from an elderly couple, two pastors, in Dunville, Bev and Tina Leslie. Tto answer this call, this group, in true assembly line fashion, is hard at work, making the essential supplies that will fill a layette. The layettes are sent to Haiti so that when a baby is born the child can be dressed, then handed to the mother, otherwise, the baby may have nothing to wear. The women are recycling flannel, and also take plastic bags and recycle them into bed matts, so Haitian children don't have to lie on the ground. These layettes are packed into forty foot containers for shipment to Haiti, along with other essentials like medical supplies. The cost is substantial, but community support is making it all possible. John Blake has the details in this segment of The Extra Mile.
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If you would like to help out, this group would love to hear from you. Their phone number in Lindsay is 878-7965. Or you can e-mail them, their e-mail address is: health2u@sympatico.ca.


A.J. McNaught
We all want to be a vital part of society, accepted by others. But for some, that can be a difficult road. In this segment, we profile A.J. McNaught, someone who is helping to pave the way for youths and adults with intellectual disabilities. John Blake has the details in this segment of The Extra Mile.
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Ministry of Compassion Food Bank
A local food bank is reaching out to those in need, and that need is growing. It's an example of how a real team effort comes together, and how these volunteers are reaching out to our community. John Blake has the details in this segment of The Extra Mile.
The Ministry of Compassion Food Bank is open for one hour on Tuesday mornings, and supports many families in the Peterborough area. Seven volunteers help out, some even come in when they're not scheduled because the food bank can get very busy.
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Nelson Plant Sale
For sixteen years Joanne Nelson has been going "the extra mile" to give back to the people who saved her son's life.
Each mother's day weekend Joanne opens her laneway and front yard for an annual perrenial sale, all in support of retinoblastoma.
Retinoblastoma is cancer of the eye, it has the potential to move into the brain and be life threatening, it is in most cases genetic but for Michael Nelson it simply was a fluke. His mom, Joanne credits Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto for saving his life. Michelle Ferreri has the details in this segment of The Extra Mile.
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Joanne says she chose mothers day weekend for the plant sale because that was when her son michael lost his eye. If you are looking to support retinoblastoma research and add to your garden, Joanne Nelson's home is located in the village of Keene kiddy korner to Northshore Public School. She will be open all weekend long.


Pathway of Fame
Peterborough has a unique way of honouring the many people in our region who do so much for others, and for our community. It's called The Pathway Of Fame. In this segment of The Extra Mile, we go behind the scenes.
Since July of 1998, induction ceremonies have been held every year, to officially recognize, honour, and hear from the new inductees to The Pathway Of Fame, and the list of people honoured on the pathway in Del Crary Park is a long one. John Blake has the details in this segment of The Extra Mile.
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If you would like to find out more about the pathway of fame, go to its website: www.pathwayoffame.ca


Fred Perk
He is 78 years old, and was recently being cared for in the hospital, but Fred Perk is still going the extra mile. He believes in what he's doing, and is showing no signs of letting up.
Of all the volunteer work he's done, activities such as collecting unwanted clothing, food donations, and Operation Christmas Children, Fred's main focus remains the church. He holds services in two nursing homes, Springdale, and Centennial Place in Millbrook, and also volunteers at a church in Millbrook.
For Fred, this is a time to appreciate his own health and well being, and recognize that things can change. John Blake has the details in this segment of The Extra Mile.
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Fred is devoting all of his energy to his mission in life, serving others. He is a welcome sight wherever he goes.


Peterborough Museum Volunteers
Many of us go to the Peterborough Centennial Museum to get a glimpse of local history, but in this segment, we take you behind the scenes where volunteers are going the extra mile to help us turn back the years. John Blake has the details in this segment of The Extra Mile.
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Tracy Boyd and Staci Philbrook
If you were a Girl Guide once, things may have changed a lot in past years. In this segment, you're going to meet two leaders who are makig great things happen.
We're off to a dress rehearsal for a Girl Guide concert. It's part of an innovative program by their guide leaders as they go the extra mile for these young girls. These are experiences that are never forgotten - good times - happy times - times that thanks to Tracy Boyd and Staci Philbrook, are helping these youngsters grow and mature. These veteran leaders have come up through the ranks, Brownies, Guides, Path Finders, Cadets. they draw on those experiences, and then, get creative. Concerts like this - to help the girls show off their skills - build their self confidence. Parents cannot say enough about what's happening here. For the leaders, it's like having an extended family, a family that happily keep in touch with Tracy and Staci as the years pass. John Blake has the details in this segment of The Extra Mile.
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Poppy Campaign Volunteers
These folks "go the extra mile". They're local veterans who raise thousands of dollars through the annual Poppy Campaign. Michelle Ferreri has the details in this segment of The Extra Mile.
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Puppet Grandma
She is eighty years old and lives to brighten the days of sick children. Every day the "Puppet Grandma" goes the extra mile, spending her time knitting and choosing the right accessory to make her "little people" look just right. Michelle Ferreri has the details in this segment of The Extra Mile.
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Amanda Rowe
The importance of good nutrition can never be overstated, but for young adults who are, for various reasons, living in community shelters, some expert guidance is often welcome. John Blake has the details in this segment of The Extra Mile.
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Amanda will be a fine nurse some day, and because of her, many shelter residents are living a healthier lifestyle.


Sandy Shaw, Big Sister
We visit with two sisters... a "Big Sister" and a "Little Sister", as they celebrate ten years together. They are showing us how successful the Big Brothers/Big Sisters program in Peterborough can be. John Blake has the details in this segment of The Extra Mile.
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School For Young Moms
High school math can be tough enough, but add on the pressure of being a young mother, and a helping hand is often needed. In this segment of The Extra Mile we introduce you to a retired teacher who helps young moms complete their studies. John Blake has the details in this segment of The Extra Mile.
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For more information, telephone the School For Young Moms at (705) 742-4632.


Seniors Gardening
People who enjoy gardening are well aware of its therapeutic value. In this segment, some people are going the extra mile, to pass that "good feeling", on to others. John Blake has the details in this segment of The Extra Mile.
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Shari Seymour #1
We take you to Gore's Landing, where a person's strong affinity for animals - cats, dogs, horses - has shaped her life, for their benefit, and for the benefit of their owners.
It's a serene, quiet, and very peaceful life in Gore's Landing. Shari Seymour's familiar call brings out her trusting animal friends. Even having a stranger with a television camera didn't stop most of them from showing up. Shari's in tune with their needs, something most people know very little about. Some time ago she helped a person care for about forty wild cats who would soon be losing their home, an old barn, to new development. For those fortunate few, this art studio became their home - a place where they feel safe and secure. But this story goes on. Shari has spent years in Canada and the United States, performing massage techniques on horses and dogs. She has co-authored a book on dog massage, and being involved in programs that have extended worldwide. This, plus what she has done locally, has brought many people to her door for help. John Blake has the details in this segment of The Extra Mile.
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For Shari, her love for animals has become her life long commitment, but her deep understanding of an animals needs is something she says people can learn.


Shari Seymour #2
We head to Gore's Landing where Shari Seymour's strong affinity for animals continues to shape her life. She is going the extra mile, in a unique way, for those who are not able to help themselves. Shari Seymour has transformed one room of her home to benefit older animals living with painful medical problems. Some may have been injured, others, may have arthritis or similar joint problems. Shari got the swimming idea from her own dog, Montana, who was showing signs of being in pain. From there, Shari did her homework on hydro therapy, and found it's not something new. It's very big in the United Kingdom, Western Canada, and parts of the U.S.. By being in the water, the animal's weight is supported, which takes the pressure off injured joints.
Shari has long been an advocate for animal welfare. She has been using massage therapy and stretching techniques on animals for years, and has also been teaching these techniques to pet owners. Word has been getting around about shari's pool and her healing techniques, and people like joan stickle are seeking her out. John Blake has the details in this segment of The Extra Mile.
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Ken Sharp - Parts 1 and 2
We begin a story of determination and strength - a story about a man who has been going the extra mile, while being on dialysis for the past 32 years.
Peterborough's Ken Sharp was given the royal treatment as the guest of honour at Fresenius Medical Care Canada. That company manufactures the dialysis equipment which has been keeping Ken Sharp alive. Ken was chosen to receive the Gerd Krick Achievement Award, for outstanding achievement in clinical outcomes and work in advocacy for renal research. John Blake has the details in this segment of The Extra Mile.
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Peterborough's Ken Sharp is becoming known throughout Canada, and the world, for surviving on dialysis for 32 years. In Part 2, we look behind the scenes at the strong support Ken was able to rely on - from his parents.
Employees of Fresenius Medical Care Canada in Richmond Hill were in awe of Peterborough's Ken Sharp when he received his award. The company's equipment has been keeping Ken alive for those 32 years. The idea to honour Ken came from the company's C.E.O., Ken Lipps, who soon learned where much of Ken's inner strength came from, because the executives and employees know how difficult it is to be on dialysis several times a week for that long a period of time.
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So for Ken Sharp, it's onward and upward - 32 years and counting. The world record for being on dialysis now stands at 37 years. Ken is well on his way to breaking that record, and raising the bar even higher.


Sierra Leone
The United Nations lists Canada as the fourth best place to live in the world. One woman knows how lucky we are to have access to education and equality. Carolyn Oster is a teacher at Port Hope High and she's going the extra mile to make sure the children of Sierra Leone have the chance to learn and be educated. Michelle Ferreri has the details in this segment of The Extra Mile.
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Debbie Sissmore
We introduce you to a marathon runner who is a diabetic, but also, without sight. Debbie Sissmore has every reason to be down on life - but instead she works to motivate others, so they too will be able to live life to the fullest. John Blake has the details in this segment of The Extra Mile.
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Debbie knows what strong support is available to diabetics, but you can never underestimate the value of strong family support. Debbie's husband Malcolm is always there for her, along with rest of her family.


Street Hope
A former prison chaplain is now helping people in need on the streets of Peterborough. His ministry is called "Street Hope", an integral part of Brock Mission, long known for the unconditional support it offers people in need. John Blake has the details in this segment of The Extra Mile.
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Steve Terry
We're talking about baseball. A Peterborough man has been a mentor to many young players - paving the way for them to, in some cases, show their talent to the world. When it comes to mentoring young baseball players, nothing beats experience, and Steve Terry's experienced, watchful eyes have been "on the lookout" for budding talent since 1977. John Blake has the details in this segment of The Extra Mile.
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Survivor's Abreast Dragon Boat Team
We speak with three women who have faced the challenge of being diagnosed with breast cancer, and then have gone "the extra mile" to inspire others and offer them a brighter future. For the past eight years Peterborough's Dragon Boat Festival has been a way for breast cancer survivors to give back to their community. This year, the festival, hosting by Peterborough's Survivor's Abreast Dragon Boat team raised close to two hundred and three thousand dollars. Over eight years, more than one point two million dollars has been raised. John Blake has the details in this segment of The Extra Mile.
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The Bridge
Planning daily dinner menus can be challenging and monotonous, but every Wednesday a local youth centre allows kids the opportunity to "come cook with us".
With the help of volunteers who go "The Extra Mile", these tweens and teens are learning how to believe in themselves, while preparing a homecooked meal. Michelle Ferreri has the details in this segment of The Extra Mile.
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Lea Thomas
We're going to bring back a lot of memories with songs that have been around for generations. Lea Thomas goes the extra mile to take seniors back to the good old days, and uses her talent to make a difference in their lives. John Blake has the details in this segment of The Extra Mile.
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Transition House - Part 1
We begin the story of Transition House in Peterborough, a place that offers comfort and lodging to former prison inmates who have a terminal illness.
It's also the story of nurse Diane King, who offers these inmates palliative care. As you will see, the challenges here are daunting, but not insurmountable. John Blake has the details in this segment of The Extra Mile.
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Transition House - Part 2
We continue our story about Transition House in Peterborough, and how it offers palliative care to former prison inmates. Nurse Diane King is there, going the extra mile, counselling a former inmate who was told he had only seven months to live. It's a battle the two of them are fighting - together. John Blake has the details in this segment of The Extra Mile.
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VON Adult Daycare Program
We travel to Havelock, where thanks to a person's patience, and love of art, many people are discovering they've got some hidden talent. John Blake has the details in this segment of The Extra Mile.
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Buck Williams
We meet an individual who has earned the admiration and respect of his friends and neighbours, a man who is always available to lend a helping hand.
It's a familiar sight on his Peterborough street, Buck Bertrand using his snowblower. The difference is, he's often not in his own driveway, but in someone else's. Buck's wife, Vereana, kids him about all the work he does, with admiration in her eyes. She knows he loves what he's doing. As for Buck, he's a quiet man who doesn't like to talk about himself. You see, throughout the years Buck has taken the time to help his neighbours do whatever needed to be done. no job was too small. John Blake has the details in this segment of The Extra Mile.
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Anna Young
On the outskirts of Warkworth, Anna Young is living her dream. She is going the extra mile to care for german shepherd dogs - who, without her, would likely be euthanized.
At the home of Toronto German Shepherd Dog Rescue, Anna Young offers misunderstood, rejected, or no longer wanted german shepherds a home. She says it gives them a chance to heal and become happy again. Anna says that through inappropriate care or no care at all, many of these dogs have become emotionally scarred, and now, just require time. John Blake has the details in this segment of The Extra Mile.
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For more information hit the web and go to: torontogdsrescue.org


Jeremiah Wade
Imagine waking up one morning only to find out your legs no longer work. Jeremiah Wade has an incredible story and an even more astounding spirit. Despite his trauma, he goes "The Extra Mile" every day. Michelle Ferreri has the details in this segment of The Extra Mile.
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Jim Wall
Music and song are gifts that all people enjoy, and in this segment we profile a group that travels the region going "the extra mile" to bring these gifts to others. John Blake has the details in this segment of The Extra Mile.
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Ken Wandless
They help many children arrive safely at school each day. Crossing Guards come to be a familar face for many children who walk to and from school.
One local man goes "The Extra Mile" as both a dedicated crossing guard and a library volunteer. Michelle Ferreri has the details in this segment of The Extra Mile.
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Margaret Webster
We travel to Havelock where thanks to a person's patience and love of art, many people are discovering they've got some hidden talent. Margaret Webster works as a volunteer in the V.O.N. adult day care program. She uses her own artistic talent to give these people the satisfaction of knowing they've created something - something others can look at and admire. But the benefit of this program reaches even further then that. John Blake has the details in this segment of The Extra Mile.
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Margaret turned something negative in her life, into something positive, and the benefits speak for themselves.


June Wigmore
April is dedicated to cancer awareness and each year nearly fourteen hundred local volunteers go the extra mile to raise money to help find a cure. In this segment, we meet June Wigmore, one of the dedicated volunteers who is following in her mother's footsteps. Michelle Ferreri has the details in this segment of The Extra Mile.
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Carol Winter
She calls herself Peterborough's Bag Lady, but those who know her call her an angel sent from above. Everyday Carol Winter goes the extra mile to help the less fortunate. Michelle Ferreri has the details in this segment of The Extra Mile.
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