What’s something you got in trouble for in elementary school?

On the Spot

I got yelled at for stepping out of line on the way to art class. ~Jesse Williams, Beacon

On the Spot

I stole a cough drop and had to stay after school. ~Bridget O’Brien, Cold Spring

On the Spot

My friend and I said “horny” when talking about Pokemon Rhyhorn; we got sent to the principal’s office! ~Matthew Morse, 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.