Meet Johnnycakes and Nalu. The two friendly Labrador retrievers are among seven foster dogs currently in the Ohio Northern University Polar Paws Program. To watch a video by Icon intern Mana Hashimoto and learn more about the program, click here. ONU teams with 4 Paws for Ability, a non-profit organiztion based in Xenia.
Watch the video by Mana Hashimoto below -
You’ve seen them on the ONU campus and walking in downtown Ada.
The Icon recently checked in with two student leaders involved with ONU Polar Paws. It’s an on-campus student organization teamed up with 4 Paws for Ability.
Polar Paws helps prepare dogs to become service animals by training them in development and socialization.
Icon intern Mana Hashimoto created a video featuring volunteer trainers and officers of the organization, Carah Porter (with her dog Nalu), and Chrissy Kurilec (with her dog) Johnnycakes.
Anthony C. “Tony” Simon, 65, passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021, at 3:01 a.m. at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.
He was born on Sept. 4, 1955, in Allen County, Ohio to the late Sylvan and Wanda (Morrison) Simon. On July 5, 2013, Tony married Linda Ries and she survives in Ada.
Tony retired from Associated Plastics of Ada. He was a loyal Cleveland Brown’s fan.
Daylight Saving Time begins early Sunday morning, March 14. So, when going to bed on Saturday night, remember to turn your clocks forward 1 hour. “Spring forward” in the spring and “fall back” in the fall. DST continues until Nov. 7.
