1996
The Mike Nichols home opens in Perrysburg. The four-person home was built by Mike’s mother, Nancy Nichols, and was donated to the Wood County Board of DD.
The first Wood Lane Residential Services, Inc. “Caught In The Act” Talent Show is held.
The Mike Nichols home opens in Perrysburg. The four-person home was built by Mike’s mother, Nancy Nichols, and was donated to the Wood County Board of DD.
The first Wood Lane Residential Services, Inc. “Caught In The Act” Talent Show is held.
1997
The Wood Lane Foundation is created. The Bernadine Restle Fund is established and earmarked for WLRS, Inc. Bernadine’s husband, Chuck, was responsible for the establishment of the Foundation. The Restle’s were one of the organizers to begin a school program in 1955 and their daughter was one of the first students. The family helped create and run the popular Wood Lane Summer Camp with fellow parents Orval and Florence Meach.
The Wood Lane Foundation is created. The Bernadine Restle Fund is established and earmarked for WLRS, Inc. Bernadine’s husband, Chuck, was responsible for the establishment of the Foundation. The Restle’s were one of the organizers to begin a school program in 1955 and their daughter was one of the first students. The family helped create and run the popular Wood Lane Summer Camp with fellow parents Orval and Florence Meach.
1999
Wood Lane Residential, Inc. privatizes.
The David C. Miller and Theodore Sipes homes open. Mr. Miller has served on many Wood Lane Boards and as Editor of the Sentinel-Tribune, has been a leader in publishing positive news stories about people with disabilities. Mr. Sipes is a parent, a long-time Board member, and a true advocate. His family was responsible for a $1 purchase of a four-person home in Bowling Green.
Wood Lane Residential, Inc. privatizes.
The David C. Miller and Theodore Sipes homes open. Mr. Miller has served on many Wood Lane Boards and as Editor of the Sentinel-Tribune, has been a leader in publishing positive news stories about people with disabilities. Mr. Sipes is a parent, a long-time Board member, and a true advocate. His family was responsible for a $1 purchase of a four-person home in Bowling Green.