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Published June 19, 2014 in the Rutland Herald Springfield time capsule in the works By SUSAN SMALLHEER Staff Writer SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Regional Development Corp. is collecting items for a time capsule it is creating in the base of a new sign at the North Springfield Industrial Park. The new sign, with a granite base, will promote the new name of the industrial park, Precision Park, is a nod to the town’s heritage of precision machine tool products. Bob Flint, executive director of the group, said Wednesday that there is extra space in the time capsule, and members of the public can bring items to contribute. The time capsule will be opened in 100 years, Flint said. He said more than 40 businesses contributed to the new sign and its Vermont granite base, and that the businesses have contributed items that are related to their businesses for the capsule. But Flint said the time capsule could also contain cultural and historical documents, newspaper clippings, photos and other small items that would not degrade. The items should be dropped off at the Springfield Regional Development Corp. office on Clinton Street by Friday. Items should be in a container no larger than a shoebox. Flint said there would be a public ceremony to dedicate the sign — and time capsule — in July. “Time is tight, but we’ve got extra room and we’re scrambling to get it done,” he said. In general, he said, the items should “show what it was like in 2014 in Springfield.” “We’ve had some interesting things already submitted,” he said. The new sign will be erected Tuesday morning, he said. Flint said he didn’t know what the development group would contribute to the time capsule. “We’re working on that,” he said.
I am not sure if 100 years is long enough for coprolites to form but let's give it a try. If everyone could drop off raw material at the Springfield Regional Development Corp. office on Clinton Street by Friday. The material should be in a container no larger than a shoebox.
ReplyDeleteBob Flint could have himself freeze-dried this weekend and be placed in the capsule with instructions to rehydrate him. I know it might be a risk Bob but think of the opportunity. In 100 years there will be a whole new generation that does not know who you are. You will have a new list of rubes, er, investors and taxpayers to dazzle with your brilliance.
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