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Nipomo Time Capsule Project Seeks Volunteers – On the 101

Nipomo Time Capsule Project Seeks Volunteers – On the 101
Nipomo Time Capsule Project Seeks Volunteers – On the 101


By Robin Bogue

“Let’s put this baby in the ground,” Fourth District Supervisor Ruth Brackett said as she prepared to lower the 1985 Time Capsule into the earth – a project she nurtured for six months.

Preserving “Our Page in History” was the task of the Time Capsule Project Committee.  Sponsored by Former San Luis Obispo County 4th District Supervisor Ruth Brackett in conjunction with Black Lake Golf & Country Club, Mid-State Bank along with other key business and community leaders and a number of volunteers, the culmination of this time sensitive project was begun. With the help of Cal Poly, PG&E, San Luis Obispo County Historical Museum and many more experts and volunteers, photos, pamphlets, brochures, leaflets, statistical data, government reports, magazines, newsletters, news articles, books, maps, audio and video cassettes, and other materials which relate to the life and lifestyles of the Central Coast in 1985, were gathered, treated and prepared for the time capsule. Also included in the Cal Poly designed plexiglass time capsule are a racing bicycle, skateboard, 24 bottles of various local wine, 21 sets of 1985 mint coin sets, a Star Wars toy, a Transformer toy, and a Trivial Pursuit game just to name a few of the items. All of this and more is buried at the Black Lake Golf Course, in Black Lake Canyon Road and registered with John Burns, Archivist of California.

Did this happen 36 years ago on the Nipomo Mesa, the center of the Central Coast? Did you know we have hidden treasures awaiting resurrection in November of 2035, 50 years later?  Yes, we do.

A 900-pound 4x4x8-foot plexiglass capsule was laid to rest within a 5x5x9-foot, 11,000-pound concrete vault, sealed with a steel lid, covered with 6 inches of concrete and 20 inches of soil and sod for safekeeping.

In speaking with the former Supervisor, Ruth was surprised it had been 36 years and couldn’t believe it was almost time to open the capsule they all worked so hard on. Ruth recalls countless meetings and many hours collaborating. Ruth thanks her lucky stars to have been destined to come here, the Central Coast, to work with our local community, especially the Nipomo area. In conversation, she recounts, “I was involved in that project” and referred to the Black Lake Time Capsule as one of her favorites, calling it her little baby.

The Chairperson of the Time Capsule Event Project, Jay Conner, has been dedicated to the project from day one and is still as unequivocally excited as he was when he started. Jay’s vision, along with others that are interested in this hidden treasure, will begin in early 2022 by creating a 501c3 and a foundation committee, executive committee, or a steering committee to develop a fund for the resurrection of the capsule and its replacement. An annual golf tournament is in the beginning stages, and organizers are calling on all local businesses, leaders, chamber members, and dignitaries of the Central Coast, from Lompoc to San Simeon, to plan and carry out the final 14 years with complete community involvement.

Please contact Jay Conner at (805) 550-6305 or Robin Bogue at (805) 863-2119 for more information and to be included in upcoming meetings.

Robin Bogue is a contributing writer, speaker, marketer, wine & sensory expert, and interested in anything epicurean with a cocktail twist. Robin is currently earning her WSET certification to coincide with wine education. Follow Robin’s adventures ateatdrinkandbemerry.online



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