By Michael Turton

What’s the one thing you really want to do this summer?

“I want to sit in the Beacon Creamery, work my way down the counter, tasting every flavor of ice cream!” ~Carman Johnson, Beacon

“I want to travel; to see as many places as possible, places I’ve never been before.” ~Jack Gordineer, Cold Spring

“I just want to spend time with my family, and next week we’re off to Ireland for two weeks.” ~Emily Burke, Beacon

Behind The Story

Type: News

News: Based on facts, either observed and verified directly by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources.

Michael Turton has been a reporter with The Current since its founding, after working in the same capacity at the Putnam County News & Recorder. Turton spent 20 years as community relations supervisor for the Essex Region Conservation Authority in Ontario before his move in 1998 to Philipstown, where he handled similar duties at Glynwood Farm and The Hastings Center. The Cold Spring resident holds degrees in environmental studies from the University of Waterloo, in education from the University of Windsor and in communication arts from St. Clair College.