Author Archives: jwelch

About jwelch

Past president, and at-large board member of Glen Armil Neighborhood Association. Recently he served on Davenport Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and the SAU Neighborhood Relations Council. Has held many volunteer positions at his church and has been involved as a Library board member in Wisconsin, President of Reedsburg, Wisconsin Little League. Years ago he traveled to Florida for relief work after Hurricane Andrew and also to Grand Forks, ND after flooding on the Red River devastated the community. Jim has been married to his wife Donna since 1971, has two sons and 5 grandchildren. He has lived in Glen Armil neighborhood since 1983. He has been a school teacher and a painting contractor, but now retired.

Junior Theater is a Well Kept Secret

Posted on February 15, 2018 by jwelch

Davenport Junior Theater is a well established institution for area children operated under the auspices of Davenport Parks and Recreation. But when it comes to thinking of where should we go to see good entertainment, few residents think about the … Continue reading →

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Feeding Birds in the Middle of Winter

Posted on February 9, 2018 by jwelch

In September I posted about bird watching in our neighborhood. Since that time I received a Christmas gift of a new digital SLR camera and I have discovered that I don’t need a powerful zoom lens to get some great … Continue reading →

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Photos Reveal the History of our Neighborhood

Posted on January 22, 2018 by jwelch

The history of our neighborhood is discovered in old b&w photos. As near as we can determine the pictures are from the early 1950’s by virtue of the models of the vehicles in them. If you have leads to the … Continue reading →

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Glenarmil Neighborhood Xmas Lights Featured in QC Times

Posted on December 24, 2017 by jwelch

The local paper featured a story about “Holiday Lights”. On Sunday, December 24th the Times ran a featured article on page A9 and promoted on the front page.  Two photos from our neighborhood appear in the article along with a … Continue reading →

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Birds, Backyards and Glen Armil Quality of Life

Posted on September 14, 2017 by jwelch

My wife and I enjoy our backyard and the birds that visit.  When an Oriole visited our yard this spring at the migration time, we rejoiced that we got to see the bright plumage.  We have a humming bird feeder … Continue reading →

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Break-ins, Rummaging Through Vehicles, Ringing the Door Bell…

Posted on August 15, 2017 by jwelch

Dial 911 whenever you suspect people in the neighborhood are up to no good.  And my personal opinion; talk to your alderman about increased police budget for more patrols on the street.  The city budget has been feeling the effects … Continue reading →

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A Salute to a Charter Member of GANA

Posted on July 30, 2017 by jwelch

Wilma Hauser was a charter member of GANA and a current member, I believe. She attended many of our meetings and would apologize if we scheduled a meeting on a Monday as she had a standing commitment on Monday evenings. … Continue reading →

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Free Glen Armil Ice Cream Social – June 25th

Posted on June 7, 2017 by jwelch

The annual Ice Cream Social for residents of Glen Armil/Petersen Addition and Norwood Park will be held Sunday, June 25th at 2 PM in Glen Armil Park.  The function is sponsored by the Glen Armil Neighborhood Association and is free … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day 2017 -Long Time Glen Armil Resident Passes

Posted on May 22, 2017 by jwelch

Hazel L. White, 90, formerly of Davenport, passed away May 16, 2017, at her home in Napa, California. Cremation rites were accorded and at her request, there will be no public service. Inurnment will be at Rosedale Cemetery, Cambridge, Illinois … Continue reading →

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Community Wide Yard Sale Date(s) Set

Posted on March 17, 2017 by jwelch

Are you considering a yard sale this spring?  Your neighbors are!  The GANA board has set the day of Saturday, May 20th GANA community wide yard sale including Glenarmil, Peterson addition, and Norwood Park neighbors.  Start planning and watch for signs … Continue reading →

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