“Appalacian Primitives” is an outlet for Sheldon Ott’s generosity. After retiring in 1997,he spends his spare time building rough primitive furniture with an inner beauty that suits his utilitarian aesthetic and then distributing it to people at a price near the cost of materials or, as is often the case, for free. Appalacian Primitives has donated over 50 different pieces of furniture to various groups throughout the Duncannon region such as community parks, church fundraisers, auctions for charities and generally anyone Sheldon takes a liking to.
The Duncannon Appalachian Trail Community has been fortunate enough to receive one of his tables as a gift and we will be raffling it off during the upcoming Little Buffalo Festival on Saturday, October 5th. Simply stated, it’s a couch/hall/television table made form distressed old walnut barn planks with a teak oil finish but we think it’s so much more than Continue reading
The Duncannon Appalachian Trail Community Advisory Committee will hold its next meeting Tuesday, September 24th at 6:30 PM in the 
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The Duncannon Appalachian Trail Community will be at the 
