January 8th, 2014 DATC Meeting

The Duncannon Appalachian Trail Community Advisory Committee will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, January 8th at 6:30 PM in the Duncannon Christ Lutheran Church located at 115 Church Street. RSVP is not required but it’s greatly appreciated. Our agenda will focus on next year’s 2014 Duncannon A.T. Community Festival, the progress that our volunteers have made and further increasing meeting attendance among Duncannon residents.

THERE WILL BE FREE PIZZA AND SODA! Send in your RSVP to help us determine how much pizza we should buy. Special thanks to everyone who chipped in to help pay for this month’s pizza! In the past, the pizza was paid for by Trisha Sanders, Dennis Hurley, the DATC, Neal Brofee and Patrick Collins. Contact datc@duncannonatc.org if you or your group would like to contribute to the DATC Meeting Pizza Fund.

The church where we’re holding our meeting accepts any unwanted used clothes that are still in good shape. If you’ve been looking for a place to donate your old clothes that no longer fit after losing weight while hiking the trails, then this is a great opportunity to help the Duncannon community. All clothes are first offered to Duncannon residents and what is not claimed goes to Community Aid which is a reputable non profit organization.

Anyone who would like to be involved with the DATC, offer guidance or influence its policies is welcome to attend our meetings. You also might find a volunteer opportunity that suits you in any number of fields such as: planning our next 2014 DATC Festival, fundraising, supporting the Duncannon Outdoors Club, learning about Appalachian Trail maintenance and inspiring people to enjoy outdoor activities in the Duncannon area.
We look forward to seeing you there Sean.

All I Want for Christmas

Paul and Vanessa at Hawk Rock

Paul and Vanessa at Hawk Rock

Christmas is a time for celebrating life. A time for family, friends, and loved ones to connect with one another. This celebration comes just once a calendar year. Celebrating with the people you care the most about can bring memories that will last a lifetime. Memories that you can relive every day that follows. They are the kind of memories that a grandfather tells to his grandchildren. The kind of experiences you write about in your journal, Christmas cards or even, in this day, your social media page. These memories are sometimes captured by a photo but more often than not an experience that escapes the camera and can only truly be remembered with a look into the eyes of the person you were with at the time. The eye contact you make with that special person can take you right back to the place you were in the story that you are reminiscing about. Sharing these experiences with others can be as gratifying as the time you have lived. These special moments can be found sitting around a fireplace or on the top of a mountain in the vast wilderness. Wherever you find your happiness be sure to share it with the ones in your life that mean the most to you and beyond.

Some of my most memorable moments have been found outdoors on a trail, on the water, or deep in the forest where you can feel like you are the only person to ever find this special place. These moments are sometimes experienced alone and may be a once in a lifetime occasion. It is still a story worthy of sharing but the times you have experienced with others are without a doubt the most celebrated ones. Continue reading →

Duncannon Outdoor Club January Hike

On Jan. 18^th join the DOC and learn about the Great Horned Owl. Bushwhack the Takach property for signs of the great bird. Afterwards, try your hand at dissecting STERILIZED owl pellets at the Cornerstone Christian Church. It is an average paced 2 mile hike on moderate terrain. Bring water and a snack. Dress accordingly and wear orange. Meet at 9:00 am. at the Duncannon Family Health Center. This hike is limited to 16 hikers and the cost is 6 dollars to cover the cost of the pellets. Call 834-9216 or email dtakach@duncannonatc.org to register.