Volunteer rescue dog Toby to become a movie star

His owners call it paw-sitive inspiration.

He was in foster care and was a rescue dog with behaviour problems, and now he'll be a star on the silver screen.

It's the story of nine-year-old chesapeake bay retriever Toby, a local volunteer rescue dog whose touching story has turned him famous.

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Students Help with Special Olympics

Bethel University education majors are gaining valuable preparation for their careers by playing kickball; duck, duck goose; and the hokey-pokey. They volunteer once a week to assist 3- to 7-year-olds who are in Young Athletes, a program that prepares children with special needs for the Special Olympics.

“As they lead relays and games that incorporate large and fine motor skills, they learn a lot about patience and passions,” says Associate Professor of Education Katie Bonawitz. “Having patience is a skill all educators need and these coaches will experience that here - which is a gift.”

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