Sunday, March 31, 2013
Deepwood/Lake County Board of Developmental Disabilities cap Awareness Month with second ever Deepwood Idol competition
The Lake County Board of Developmental Disabilities held its second ever Deepwood Idol competition Saturday at the Great Lakes Mall. While its vocational guidance center holds a talent competition every year, this is the second time Deepwood has had a contest for all of its programs -- from the VGC to Broadmoor. Deepwood clients sang everything from Carly Rae Jepson and Elton John and danced to Maroon 5 and Elvis for a crowd of more than 500 people. Enjoy our video and photos from the event. I saw a lot of of you with cameras, also, so feel free to add your pics and clips to our gallery.
Friday, March 15, 2013
Workers from Deepwood's Vocational Guidance Center took part in an "American Idol" competition for the right to move on to the finals
One performer asked the crowd to "Call Me Maybe," while a tap dancer was all smiles while "Puttin' on the Ritz." There was never a dull moment at Thursday's VGC Idol competition, hosted at the Deepwood Vocational Guidance Center. While every act kept the audience enthused, Jonathan Wright and Carol Jamieson came out on top with their rendition of Journey's "Don't Stop Believing." They will be among the performers to take part in the Deepwood Idol final competition March 30 at Great Lakes Mall on March 30. Here are the other winners, as selected by judges Asa Cox, Patty Harkin, Dawn Kendrick, and Amy Pawling: The event is part of the Lake County Board of DD's Developmental Disabilities Awarness Month activities.
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Tuesday, March 5, 2013
The activity is the latest example of Ridge and Deepwood working together
The Lake County Board of DD/Deepwood celebrated the beginning of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month with the latest example of its partnership with Ridge Middle School. Two advisors and 21 students made the trip to Deepwood's Vocational Guidance Center to read Dr. Seuss books to the habilitation and work training groups there. This marks the sixth year that Ridge students read to people at the VGC, Lake County Board of DD/Deepwood spokeswoman Lynnmarie Landwei-Phillips said. In the past year, Ridge students built and launched paper rockets with the Noble Readers Book Club. Students made an ocean mural at the VGC in August, and have built gingerbread houses and taken part in the United Way Day of Caring clean up of the flower beds …
Friday, March 1, 2013
Check out some highlights from a full slate of events this month
The Lake County Board of DD/Deepwood kicks off Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month today with a full slate of activities in Mentor and other communities in the county. The month's theme is "Look Beyond." "This is a time when our organization focuses on encouraging the public to better understand the individuals we serve," Elfie Roman, Elfie Roman, the LCBDD superintendent, said in a news release. Here are some of the events scheduled for this month: Visit the LCBDD website for more information.
Monday, February 25, 2013
After making friends with student volunteers at one of Deepwood's workshops, 22-year-old Brian Posey, wanted to be a student for a day
Brian Posey simply wanted to be a Lake Catholic High School student for a day. Instead, he received rock star-type treatment Friday during the Winter Sports Rally. The crowd of students and administrators roared as Posey, a 22-year-old with cerebral palsy, pushed his wheelchair for a lap around the gymnasium. He waved at students in the crowd, beaming as he soaked in the moment when he made a gym full of new friends. "I didn't think he'd come back," joked his mother, Brenda Houston, who watched the special moment off to the side. When Posey wheeled back to the bottom of the bleachers, he had two words to describe what had just happened. "It's great," he exclaimed after he was introduced as part of the rally. Posey met a group of 10 Lake …
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Rich Elwell and the Knights of Columbus Counsel No. 13755 of St. Bede the Venerable Church recognized for their philanthropy
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Thursday, November 15, 2012
Each year, the Deepwood Foundation -- the charitable arm of the Lake County Board of Developmental Disabilities -- recognizes an individual and an organization for their work in helping the developmentally disabled. This year, they named Rich Elwell Citizen of the Year and the Knights of Columbus Counsel No. 13755 of St. Bede the Venerable Church as organization of the year. Furthermore, they thanked Elwell and the Knights during their fundraiser last week at the LaMalfa Centre. Elwell has served on the Lake County Board of DD/Deepwood Board for 12 years, as well as the Deepwood Foundation Board. He has supported the organization in any way he can, even donning green tights, a pointed hat and elf costume for the Jingle Belles fund raiser. …
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Lake County Board of DD/Deepwood commemorated the 45th anniversary of the 169 board laws with the dedication of the Foley Field House
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Sunday, October 21, 2012
The Lake County Board of DD held its second annual Fall Fest Saturday at the Deepwood complex in Mentor. Usually, the fest is an opportunity to recognize the more than 270 Deepwood clients who compete in the Special Olympics. However, this year the board wanted to recognize one of the couples who helped build the organization that begat Deepwood and Broadmoor School -- Mary Ellen and Robert Foley. Four of their children -- Ellen Kessler, Deborah Foley, Robert Foley and Patrick Foley -- gathered Saturday at Fall Fest for the dedication of the Foley Field House. Mary Ellen and the the elder Robert Foley were fundamental in supporting the passage of the 169 board laws 45 years ago. These laws provided a mechanism for funding and services, …
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Doc's Deepwood Run has raised about $400,000 for people with developmental disabilities in the last 14 years
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Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Doc's Deepwood Run will return for its 15th year; and there's still time for bikers and sponsors to sign up and raise money for those with developmental disabilities. In the last 14 years, the motorcycle run has raised about $400,000. The money helps those with developmental disabilities by paying for activities or equipment that improve their quality of life. The 15th run will begin 9 a.m. Aug. 26 at Deepwood. The prize drawings will be at 11 a.m. and the first bike will head out 30 minutes later Bikers can participate by buying a $10 ticket beforehand or $15 ticket the day of the run. People can also buy raffle tickets -- $10 or three for $25 -- that will give them a chance to win an iPad2, romantic spa packages, Browns tickets with a …
Thursday, June 14, 2012
St. Gabriel campers and Deepwood clients hold the 4th annual Fun Day
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Thursday, June 14, 2012
Campers from St. Gabriel Parish in Concord Township and clients of the Lake County Board of Developmental Disabilities gathered for a day of kickball, dunk tanks, crafts and cornhole earlier this week at the Deepwood campus. The annual Fun Day, of which this was the fourth, was organized by Tucker von Carlowitz, who is both lead counselor at the parish's summer camp and a resident worker at Deepwood. All totaled, 34 seventh- and eighth-graders enjoyed a day of fun with the Deepwood clients. A special thanks to Lynnmarie Landwei-Phillips, Deepwood's director of marketing, for sharing her photos and slideshow.
Sunday, April 1, 2012
Check out the performers from the first ever Deepwood Idol competition
The Lake County Board of Developmental Disabilities held its first ever Deepwood Idol competition Saturday at the Great Lakes Mall. While its vocational guidance center holds a talent competition every year, this is the first time Deepwood has had a contest for all of its programs -- from the VGC to Broadmoor. Deepwood clients sang everything from C & C Music Factory to Etta James, danced and cracked jokes for a crowd of more than 500 people. Enjoy our video and photos from the event. I saw a lot of of you with cameras, also, so feel free to add your pics and clips to our gallery.
Dave
7:59 pm on Monday, February 25, 2013
Brandon, you did a very credible job on this heart warming article! I'm new to the Patch, I live 1000 miles away during the winter and keep up on Lake County news online, I look forward to hearing a new perspective of the local news and politics. more ›