Monday, April 18, 2016
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PLAYGROUND
From PAGE 1
COURTESY PHOTO
Brenton Bennett and Zoo Director Lisa Keith. Bennett
was a staunch zoo supporter.
BENNETT
From PAGE 1
Ace described Bennett as
a caring person, always interested in friends and family,
and never failing to inquire
about Ace’s children as part
of every conversation.
“There was such a serious side of him that a lot of
people didn’t see,” Ace said.
“They saw the ornery part,
the fun-loving part, but there
was a deep, serious part
about him, too, and I really
appreciated that.”
Friendly persuasion
Children were a priority
for Bennett and he knew how
to relate to them, particula &ǐ