The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Opinion
Essential
Well, it finally happened. The Carpenter has run out of recycled materials and thus out of building projects. It’s a shame, really.
Keep the faith
For Christians, the coming weekend is a celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ after he was executed on the cross. It is a tenet of their beliefs.
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…
Apart yet united
The last time neighbours called around to check on each other was an ice storm years ago.
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…
Love thy neighbour
Within the pages of the Advertiser this week is a colouring page – open to all ages.
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…
Memories of North Wellington – 03/18/20
55 years ago, Palmerston Observer, 1965 Wedding vows were exchanged at St. Joseph’s Church in…
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…
SAD times
By March, many people have been experiencing some “seasonal symptoms” for months. This dark…