TOPEKA —
Saturday morning, the fire trucks had to park out front. All the firemen’s gear was hanging on the walls as the Topeka firehouse became a dining room hosting the haystack breakfast to benefit the ARC of LaGrange County.
ARC director, Deb Seman was greeting the diners at the door. “We have been wandering the county and randomly dropping off these quilting squares for people to autograph,” said Seman. “We want their autographs and their support for all of the activities and services we provide for the special needs residents of LaGrange County. We can’t do it alone. We need help from everyone. I am thrilled with the turnout for today’s breakfast.”
ARC is asking residents of LaGrange to show their support by signing their name and everyone in their family’s name on an individual quilting square.
Seman said ARC will have a big “reveal” for everyone at their annual Christmas show Dec. 10 at the Shipshewana Town Center from 6:30 to 8 p.m. (doors open at 5:30).
ARC staff have been going through many changes to their operation over the last few months. They used to be called ARC Opportunities. In order to streamline services and align their group with the state and national ARC organization, they changed their logo and their title.
Seman said she had a hard time giving up the dove logo. But she says she will get over it.
“We are now called The ARC of LaGrange County. So when people travel or move from one area to the next, they will know right away to look for ‘The ARC’ of that area. They can rest assured it should offer the same services as we did when they lived here.” In marketing terms it is called “branding” or brand recognition.
Just like customers know the menu will be the same in all of their favorite fast food chains even though they are in a different state.
Breaking News
Related Photos
-
There was no problem filling the seats for the ARC of LaGrange “Haystack Breakfast” held at the Topeka firehouse from 7 to 11 a.m. Saturday.
Topeka fire station hosts benefit for ARC of LaGrange County
- Breaking News
-
-
Graduation season gets underway tonight
The time has come for local high school seniors to begin turning their tassels. After 13 years of schooling in many cases, the Class of 2013 is ready to graduate.
-
Fifth-graders give ‘State Fair’
NAPPANEE — Fifth-graders at Nappanee Elementary School proudly showed off their work at a state fair held Friday in the school gymnasium. The students have been studying states and the fair was the culmination of their work, which began in March.
-
GOSHEN CITY COUNCIL: Standards defined for future tax breaks
Goshen City Council members took the first step in what could soon be a universal approach to the way tax phase-ins are handled throughout Elkhart County.
-
Locals bend Lt. Gov. Susan Ellspermann’s ear on overregulation
Regulations, taxes and the rebound of the recreational vehicle industry were the topics Lt. Gov. Susan Ellspermann heard were important in Elkhart County during a visit Tuesday afternoon.
-
THE DIRT ON GARDENING: Planting season arrives with color
How do you say perfection?
-
Stotts family has been turning heads along Ind. 119 for 33 years
The massive garden along Ind. 119 southwest of Goshen is easy to spot and has attracted many visitors in its nearly 33-year history.
-
Goshen firefighter promoted
Shane McKerchie recently completed his probationary year at the Goshen Fire Department.
-
TECH TALK: Remarketing to website visitors has advantages
Generating sales and leads for your business on the web is powerful. The web allows anyone, anywhere to potentially discover and buy from your firm.
-
No major progress for liquor legislation
INDIANAPOLIS — When it comes to alcohol, the 2013 legislative session may be marked more by what it didn’t do to boost booze sales than what it did.
-
Man to be airlifted from single-vehicle crash on C.R. 48
Elkhart County police and township firefighters are at the scene of a crash on C.R. 48 near Ind. 13. The driver of a truck is being extricated and a helicopter is waiting at the scene to transport him.
- More Breaking News Headlines
-
Jodi Arias: Death Penalty Would Cause More Pain
Looking for Love? Take the Prague Metro
Crews Race to Find Survivors of Okla. Twister
First Person: Baby Falcons on a New York Bridge
Oklahoma: Images of Devastation, Reunion
Reunited Dad, Son: 'We Just Praise God'
Slow Pokes: Acupuncture Helps Sick Turtles
Moore, Okla. City of Reunions, Tears After Storm
Former IRS Chief: Can't Say How List Happened
Gov. Fallin: Okla. Facing Horrific Disaster
Tim Cook Defends Apple's Tax Accounting
AP Photograher: 'It Was a Miracle' They Got Out
Raw: Crews Search for Survivors of Okla. Tornado
Raw: Tearful Reunion After Okla. Tornado
OKC Hospital Describes Treating Tornado Wounded
Obama Pledges Urgent Aid for Tornado Victims
Raw: Massive Funnel Clouds in Oklahoma
