In spring, did you catch turtles as a kid?
No, I caught minnows, and one frog. ~Sarah Daniels, Beacon
In Highland Mills we caught painted and box turtles in an abandoned pool. ~Mark Ronda, Beacon
Not in the desert near Tucson. And I was scared of the lizards. ~Nia Thomas, Beacon
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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.
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Strangely, frogs seem to like swimming pools. After catching and returning a frog to our neighbor’s pond, the little bugger came back. Next thing I know, he/she returned and was sitting on my float. I continued reading my book and enjoyed his/her company. Occasionally, frogs wind up in the pool filters. Our maintenance staff assured me they set the little critters free when found. I check the filters every time I go swimming; I found two last summer and set them free. Imagine being stuck in a whirlpool unable to get free. All animals feel and deserve kindness and respect from humans.