What does Thanksgiving mean to you?

“I like it more than Christmas. I’m thankful it’s not commercialized. It’s the one time families seem to get together.” ~Jim Lovegrove, Garrison

“It’s my favorite holiday; it’s everything. To celebrate love and gratitude every day is a beautiful way to live.” ~Natalie Geld, New York City (formerly Cold Spring)

“I rank it behind Halloween, but I like the family aspect. My grandma Connie is 93 and we do an Italian dinner at her place at noon.” ~Aaron Verdile, 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.