Items collected for time capsule
April 21, 2016, will mark the 40th anniversary of the Pine Island Eagle. On that date, the Eagle will dedicate the time capsule at the Museum of the Islands at noon.
Plans are for the capsule to be displayed 50 years until April 21, 2066, when it will be reopened – hopefully by the editor of the Pine Island Eagle.
To date, the Eagle has added a copy of Phil Buchanan’s book “The Nature Lover’s Guide to Pine Island,” artwork from Matlacha artist Marie Cahill, Google Earth Photos of Pine Island as it appears today, items from several charitable island organizations and a copy of the Pine Island Plan as it is today.”
Charitable organizations, businesses and Pine Islanders are encouraged to participate.
Twenty-first century items that will probably be included are: a smart phone; a flash drive; CD/DVD; eyeglasses, contacts lenses, etc.; photographs of places on the island to show what the island looks like today; books by local authors; restaurant menus; posters from events held on the island, etc.
Short biographies and photographs of long-time island residents will also be included.
Please forward your ideas to efranks@breezenewspapers.com.