General News
Time capsule opened from 1971
December 17, 2015 · 0 Comments
By Bill Rea
Times have changes a lot since 1971, as can be learned by examining the contents of any time capsule buried around that time.
That’s what happened at James Bolton Public School.
Vice-Principal Jeremy Taylor explained the capsule had been placed in a brick structure at the front of the school in April 1971. The structure had started to deteriorate, so a work order was issued to take it down. That’s when they found the capsule.
“We didn’t know it was there,” he remarked. “It was a total surprise.”
He added the stone structure was part of the original school building, which burned down some years ago.
Teacher Marny Bissonnette was showing some of the items found in the capsule, including documents that had been printed on ditto machines; class lists from the period (each student wrote their own name); lists of events that took place in ‘71, such as the flight to the moon of Apollo 14; minutes from a Peel County Board of Education meeting; staff lists (complete with home addresses and phone numbers); and a copy of the Bolton Enterprise, dated April 22.
The advertisements indicate that a three-pint box of strawberries was going for 99 cents, or parents could sign their son up for lacrosse by paying a registration fee of $8.
Taylor said they will make up a new time capsule.
James Bolton teacher Marny Bissonnette holds some of the items buried in the time capsule in 1971.
Readers Comments (0)
Headline News
Bethell Hospice to host annual Light & Love tree lighting ceremony
Event also serves as a fundraiser for the Bethell Hospice Foundation By ZACHARY ROMAN Local Journalism Initiative Reporter An upcoming tree lighting ceremony will raise ...
CAFFI Housing hosts fundraising raffle at Coffee Time in Bolton
By ZACHARY ROMAN Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A local non-profit recently raised money for its unique housing project. From November 12 to 17, CAFFI Housing ...
Brampton teens charged following weapon “incident” at Robert F. Hall
By Brock Weir Two 16-year-olds from Brampton are facing multiple charges following a “weapon-related incident” at Robert F. Hall Catholic Secondary School on Tuesday. “On ...
Caledon recognizes National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
Every Child Matters and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation flags raised at Town Hall By ZACHARY ROMAN Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Municipal staff, politicians, ...
Caledon residents come together to advocate for road safety after death of young Bolton woman
Adrianna Milena McCauley was killed in four-vehicle collision September 10 By ZACHARY ROMAN Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A tragic collision has galvanized the Caledon community ...
Community celebrates two years of Caledon school garden project
By ZACHARY ROMAN Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The spirit of community and collaboration has led to the continued success of a garden project in Caledon. ...
Caledon Concert Band hosting special 50th anniversary concert
By Zachary Roman A local concert band is celebrating its rich history with a special performance. On October 26, the Caledon Concert Band will host ...
Hockey legend Angela James attends book signing in Caledon East
By Zachary Roman, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Caledon residents had the chance to meet hockey royalty last week. On September 18, four-time world champion hockey ...
Town of Caledon kicks off Culture Days with flag raising at Town Hall
By Zachary Roman It’s time to celebrate arts and culture in Caledon. On September 20, Caledon Mayor Annette Groves proclaimed September 20 to October 13 ...
The Railway Flower: Local author releases fourth book
The fourth installment in Lisa Oatway’s Blue Crescent Moon series is out now By ZACHARY ROMAN Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Teaching children about Canada’s history ...
Sorry, comments are closed on this post.