Dear Editor,
Re: “What’s lurking below elementary school in Richmond?” News, Nov. 17.
Hi folks, I’m writing regarding the time capsule buried at Thomas Kidd Elementary school at Shell Road and Steveston Highway.
I believe I was sitting on the lawn near the tree in 1967 with a buddy when a teacher came out and insisted we come in and put something in the capsule. I balked at the idea, however, we did put something in the capsule.
I believe I tried to put a twig or piece of clover in at first.
However, the teacher handed me a small piece of paper, and I recall I wrote a message on it, but I don’t think it was a too flattering, and wrapped it in clear plastic.
Now, that was a long time ago, and the reason I remember the event was because of the teacher’s insistence that we participate. I believe the capsule was planted in the ground around the tree on a different day. Maybe I’m just dreaming this up....it was a long time ago.
However, I do remember riding my bike in the school yard near the tree and my buddy asking me, “Do you know the game of chicken.”
I said”no” and he showed me how to play. We started about 100 feet apart, parallel to the front windows of Thomas Kidd and rode towards each other and whomever chickened out won.
He chickened out, and it was then that I knew I was going to be a bus driver. (Just kidding)
Anyhow, the bike story is true.
Kenny Simpson
Richmond
Editor’s note: Thomas Kidd is expected to unearth the time capsule sometime this month, 50 years after it was burried.
