Arc of Wabash County recognized seven of its members for their hard work and positive attitudes at the organization’s annual Dinner and Meeting on Tuesday, July 18. Following the ceremony, the award recipients posed for a photo with their plaques. Recipients included (from left) Community Employee of the Year Kristen Leming, Personal Growth Award winner Heather Thrope, Shelter Worker of the Year Autumn Allen, Outstanding Merit winner Mark Keiffer, Courage and Bravery Award winner Erin Reahard, Best Attendance Award winner Jeff Morris and Volunteer of the Year Tasha Legg. Photo by Emma Rausch

By Emma Rausch

Two Wabash-based businesses and 10 individuals were honored Tuesday evening, July 18, at the Arc of Wabash County annual Dinner and Meeting.

Arc of Wabash County is a human service agency that provides services and programs for youth and adults with disabilities. The evening served to update the organization’s board of directors and clients on the agency’s programs.

Ben Backer

By Joseph Slacian

Ben Backer has joined the sales staff of Dorais Chevrolet Buick GMC.

Backer began earlier in July.

“This is my first job in the automotive industry,” he said.

Nancy Hoffman, former Arc of Wabash County President and CEO, begins her presentation of three community awards at the final annual Dinner and Meeting on Tuesday, July 18, in which she was a member of the organization. Photo by Emma Rausch

By Emma Rausch

“We love you Nancy!”

Arc of Wabash County members shouted their farewells to Nancy Hoffman, the organization’s former President and CEO, at the association’s annual Meeting and Awards Dinner on Tuesday, July 18.

Hoffman retired on June 30 after serving the Arc of Wabash County, a human service agency that provides services and programs for youth and adults with disabilities, for 41 years.