The time capsule was originally buried at Lewistown’s former Black’s Hospital; this location also served as the Mifflin-Juniata Area Agency on Aging’s offices from 1975 to 2012.

Only four staff members who placed items in the 25-year-old time capsule still work at the agency today, and they were the first to peek inside the unearthed capsule.

When they opened the capsule, April Patton, Kathie Dralsbaugh, Cindy Sunderland, and Susan Yohn found the personal belongings of original time capsule participants, including photos, newspaper clippings, magazines, clothing, and other trinkets.

Juniata County Commissioner Mark Partner, Mifflin-Juniata Area Agency on Aging Board president, was the board president when the time capsule was buried and attended the time capsule opening to show his support.

Sentinel photo by SIERRA BOLGER John Breneman, a Lewistown constituent outreach specialist for state Sen. Judy Ward, R-Blair, presents the agency with a Pennsylvania Senate citation for the agency’s 50th anniversary.

After the time capsule was opened, the current staff filled a new time capsule with their own items, with plans to open it in another 25 years.

John Breneman, a Lewistown constituent outreach specialist for state Sen. Judy Ward, R-Blair, also presented the staff at the Mifflin-Juniata Area Agency on Aging with a Pennsylvania Senate citation for the agency’s 50th anniversary.

The citation acknowledges the hard work the agency does in the community.

State senators issue citations to recognize a constituent or organization for a significant achievement or special occasion.

“This organization provides older individuals in Mifflin and Juniata County with advocacy, information, and assistance in order to maximize independence and quality of life. It traces its history to 1975 when the Lewistown and Mifflin Senior Centers first opened,” said Breneman.

The Mifflin-Juniata Area Agency on Aging provides regional services, such as finding the right social service or health system to address a person’s needs.

Learn more about the Mifflin-Juniata Area Agency on Aging at https://mymjrsc.com/.