Tamie Dehler, genealogy columust for the Tribune Star newspaper here in Terre Haute had the first of a two-week article in today's paper covering a brief history of the three children's homes that were in Vigo County.  I will be posting a link to the story online as soon as it is updated on the newspaper website.  Very nice write up! Thanks Tamie! 

The Newcomer's Club of Terre Haute will have a representative at the Memorial on the 15th.  Starting in the 40’s and continuing thru the 60’s and possibly the 70’s the Newcomer Club contributed money, conducted clothing drives and had Easter and Christmas parties for Glenn Home.   

On a more somber note; the building and four surrounding acres built in 1936 for the African-American children has been purchased by a local real estate developer and will soon be torn down and may soon feature condominiums and apartments.  That's just FYI and I won't bore you all with my personal thoughts on this 'utilization' of the property here.   If you recall the Vigo County Juvenile Center took up home in the building after the Glenn Home was integrated back into one campus area and remained until 2001 when they moved to a more modern and secure complex downtown. You can find that article by clicking on the title: Old juvenile center sells for $23K

We're working on ironing out the final plans and arrangements for the Memorial ceremony. The stone is finished and ready for placement.  It is absoulutely beautiful. 

 While it is not 'written in stone', I am working with the fraternity brothers on an 'open house' sort of event in the morning of the 15th- probably the hours of 10am - 11:30am - where former residents may visit the campus, have questions answered and also tour the Main house, gymnasium and the grounds as it is now.  I'm sorry, but Alden and Leach Halls are closed to interior visits due to structural fragility (thus liabilty for the fraternity). Please do remember this is now a private residence for the Fraternity brothers and they have many Rush activites going on after noon-time; so if you plan to visit do respect thier requested timeline so that everyone benefits.