Will you celebrate the solstice?

Amy Lahey
I look forward to increased daylight, but winter isn’t as great as summer. ~Amy Lahey, Garrison

Michael Benzer
It’s our favorite holiday because daylight starts to get longer. ~Michael Benzer, Beacon

Irene Pieza
It’s from ancient culture, the transition of the seasons. I’ll celebrate! ~Irene Pieza, Cold Spring

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.