If you could be anywhere right now, where would it be?

Bo Bell

“My grandfather’s fishing camp on the Louisiana bayou; the sound of birds and lapping water is sublimely soothing.” ~Bo Bell, Cold Spring

Jeff Wigdor

“Coronado Naval Air Station, San Diego, to see my son Jared from 6 feet away.” ~Jeff Wigdor, Cold Spring

Fern Franke

“Right here in Beacon, but with a houseful of noisy people, clinking glasses and plenty of food!” ~Fern Franke, 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.