Have you enjoyed a freshly cleared sidewalk and wondered who to thank? Or are you the unsung hero who was up before your neighbors and took an extra long pass down the block? On behalf of all those who benefit, thank you!
Thomas G. Bennett, age 73, passed away on January 20, 2025, in Lima, Ohio. Born August 4, 1951, he was a lifelong resident of the area.
A graduate of Allen East High School, Tom furthered his education at Hocking Technical College. He then worked for the Allen County Engineers, where he dedicated 30 years of service before retiring.
An avid outdoorsman, Tom enjoyed hunting, fishing, and his beloved Jack Russell Terriers which were a constant source of joy and companionship. He also spent six decades collecting North American Indian artifacts, a passion he pursued with great dedication.
The Icon maintains a listing of Civic, Community and Worship organizations on the Classifieds page. New this week, we have expanded the Civic listings to include the following entities. Have updates? Email [email protected].
ADA COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT CORP.
Meets on 3rd Wednesday of designated months at noon; open to the public. President Jamie Hall, [email protected] 419-634-4045 ext.210
ADA EXEMPTED VILLAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT
725 West North Avenue Ada, OH 45810 PHONE 419-634-6421
ABOVE) Accomplished readers Millie and Natalie Freytag
By Paula Pyzik Scott
Does 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten sound like a staggering goal? Let’s say you begin when your child is one year old: that’s reading ⅔ of a book every day for four years. Okay, so what’s a book? An average board book is about 14 pages. An early reader book averages 32 pages (500-2,000 words) Still sound daunting?
Fortunately, the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten nonprofit and hundreds of libraries across the United States are ready to give families and caregivers a helping hand, providing encouragement and resources.
