Do you still have friends from grade school?

Linda Farrell
A couple of them in Rockland County, from 53 years ago. ~Linda Farrell, Beacon

Michael Bartley
Thirty to 35 from grade eight graduation in 1999; I do the reunions in New Jersey! ~Michael Bartley, Cold Spring

Ellen Krueger
None. Just from college on; I moved a lot. ~Ellen Krueger, Garrison

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.