Nice try, pandemic, but you are not going to make me afraid all the time.
Columns
O.M. McConkey was a pioneer conservationist
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Essential
Well, it finally happened. The Carpenter has run out of recycled materials and thus out of building projects. It’s a shame, really.
Spanish flu persisted in Wellington well into 1919
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Beaver
It’s week two of the Carpenter’s temporary layoff and the man I described last week as a caffeinated squirrel has geared down to a conscientious castor canadensis (fancy term for beaver).
1918 influenza epidemic struck all corners of county
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Quarantined
Thank you to everyone who has inquired about the Carpenter’s status in this time of self-imposed…
Flu epidemic peaked locally in November 1918
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Safeguards will take time to work
It seems almost a fool’s errand currently to write a column with a view to seeing it published…
Memories of North Wellington – 03/18/20
55 years ago, Palmerston Observer, 1965 Wedding vows were exchanged at St. Joseph’s Church in…
Together
You’re probably thinking I’m flipping out right now with this pandemic, but in a surprising…
SAD times
By March, many people have been experiencing some “seasonal symptoms” for months. This dark…
Elora’s proud amateur theatre tradition dates to 1900
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Days Gone Bye
From the pages of the Wellington Advertiser 25 years ago – March, 1995 Fergus welcomes film…
Memories of North Wellington – 02/12/20
52 years ago, Harriston Review, 1968 Mr. Charles F. Harris will celebrate his 90th birthday on…