Many people believe being involved in your community is a retired person’s responsibility. They view the early decades of one’s career as a time to figure out a path, have some fun, and focus on family. Sarah Kipp took a different approach when she moved to Adams County in 2009. The Ohio native arrived here
Gettysburg Connection is pleased to present its Outstanding Community Contributor Award to Gettysburg resident Leon Reed. The award honors individuals who have demonstrated exceptional civic responsibility, leadership, and generosity in Adams County. Reed is a writer, historian, housing advocate, and steadfast civic leader whose tireless dedication to the community has enriched the lives of countless
Gettysburg Connection is pleased to name longtime Fairfield resident Joyce Musselman Shutt as a recipient of our Outstanding Community Contributor Award. Joyce, a lifetime resident of Adams County, served for 20 years as Pastor of the Fairfield Mennonite Church (FMC). The award honors her compassion, her lifetime of supporting and protecting others through advocacy for
Karl Mattson, a lifelong advocate for social justice, community engagement, and transformative education, has been honored with the Gettysburg Connection Community Contributor Award. A figure whose legacy intertwines faith, activism, and a profound commitment to inclusivity, Mattson’s contributions have left an indelible mark on Gettysburg College and beyond. A Chaplain of Change Hired as the
Cumberland Township resident Steve Toddes has won the Gettysburg Connection Outstanding Community Contributor Award for his service to the county. The award comes as the long-time champion of local issues steps down from the Cumberland Township Board of Supervisors and the Gettysburg Area Recreation Authority (GARA) Board of Directors. Noting the significant time Toddes had
Gettysburg Connection has awarded its Outstanding Community Contributor Award to Arendstville family practice Doctor H. Fred Martin. Martin, who is retiring this year, has been a source of healing and humor in the community for over 40 years. “Down-to-Earth,” “caring,” and “on your side” are just a few of the ways community members described the
Norm and Carolyn Nunamaker, who have spent the past 25 years building and leading the Gettysburg Chamber Orchestra (GCO), have won Gettysburg Connection’s Outstanding Community Contributor Award. The couple’s last concert as orchestra directors will take place at the Lutheran Seminary Chapel at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, featuring works by Antonin Dvorak. The guest soloist
Learn more about Kristin Rice from our one-on-one podcast interview with her. Adams County’s Chief Public Defender, Kristin Rice, who retired on December 31, is the winner of Gettysburg Connection’s Outstanding Community Service Award. Rice is honored for many years of service making a difference in the lives of people in the Adams County Criminal
Gettysburg Connection is proud to announce that Doug Stephens has won its Outstanding Community Contributor Award. Stephens was nominated by Darah Gardner-Hickman for his “continued behind-the scenes community support that creates activities that further the community.” Gardner-Hickman said Stephens had contributed in many areas and at many levels, from his work with wounded veterans to
Former Adams County Victim Witness Assistance Program Director Cindy Keeney has won the Gettysburg Connection Community Contributor Award for her work supporting crime victims in Adams County. After 25 years in the program, Keeney retired earlier this month to help run Fairfield’s Mansion House 1757 with her husband George. Keeney also served on the county’s
Alex Hayes has been awarded the Gettysburg Connection Outstanding Community Contributor award for his positive outlook, his community outreach, his journalistic productivity, and his devotion to the lives of people in Adams County. Alex moved to Gettysburg in 2005 to take a position at the Gettysburg Times and stayed there for 16 years, working as
Long-time Adams County resident and former I.Z. Musselman Manager Earl Shutt has won the Gettysburg Connection Outstanding Contribution Award for his unwavering, humble, and thoughtful contributions to Adams County organizations. Shutt was nominated by Catherine Diehl. “He’s stubborn, said his wife Joyce, and he “makes sure other people get the credit for a lot of
The Connection is pleased to announce the first awardee in our Outstanding Contributions Award Series. The award honors Adams County residents who have made a difference in the lives of people in our community. The winner is Janet Powers of Gettysburg who Is honored for her work with the Mediation Services of Adams County (MSAC)