ARLINGTON, Wash.

People with the Snohomish County Sheriffs Office visited Barbara Welsh Thursday, telling her what she had known deep down for almost a week: her husband was dead.

66-year-old Bill Welsh left their Arlington house Saturday morning to help install a water heater at Amanda Lennicks house on Steelhead Drive.

He was working with Stephen Neal. Another man, Steven Hadaway, was installing a satellite dish at the house.

Welsh and Neal have been found, but Lennick and Hadaway are still missing.

Welsh, an electrician, was married to his wife, Barbara, for 43 years.

At least I know hes in heaven with his parents, you know. They were probably shocked to see him come before others. I love him so dearly, Barbara Welsh said.

Governor Inslee even consoled Welsh in the first couple of days. But Welsh waited a total of five days before the final word.

Welsh said Bill was always attentive and considerate, making sure she got everything she wanted.

Bill always said that there was a reason that he survived Vietnam, she said. He got to meet Barbara.

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Scald injuries affect all ages. Young children and the elderly are most vulnerable, which is why Harris County Emergency Corps (HCEC) wants to provide you with information on scald injury prevention.

Annually in the United States and Canada, over 500,000 people receive medical treatment for burn injuries. Roughly half of these injuries are scalds. Most burns occur in the home, usually in the kitchen or bathroom. Scalds can be prevented through increased awareness of scald hazards and by making simple environmental or behavioral changes. These include providing a kid-safe zone while preparing and serving hot foods and beverages, and lowering the water heater thermostat to deliver water at a temperature not to exceed 120 degrees.

Scald injuries are painful and require prolonged treatment. They may result in lifelong scarring and even death. Prevention of scalds is always preferable to treatment and can be accomplished through simple changes in behavior and the home environment.

Although anyone can sustain a scald burn, certain people are more likely to be scalded - infants, young children, older adults and people with disabilities. These high risk groups are also more likely to require hospitalization, suffer complications and experience a difficult recovery says Dr. George Kiss, medical director for HCEC. Most burn injuries occur in the persons own home and the vast majority of these injuries could have easily been prevented.

Tap water scalds are often more severe than cooking-related scalds. The American Burn Association recommends the following simple safety tips to decrease the risk to yourself and those you love from tap water scalds. Set home water heater thermostats to deliver water at a temperature no higher than 120 degrees Fahrenheit/48 degree Celsius.

An easy method to test this is to allow hot water to run for three to five minutes, and then test with a candy, meat or water thermometer. Adjust the water heater and wait a day to let the temperature drop. Re-test and re-adjust as necessary.

Provide constant adult supervision of young children or anyone who may experience difficulty removing themselves from hot water on their own. Gather all necessary supplies before placing a child in the tub, and keep them within easy reach. Fill tub to desired level before getting in. Run cold water first, and then add hot. Turn off the hot water first. This can prevent scalding in case someone should fall in while the tub is filling. Mix the water thoroughly and check the temperature by moving your elbow, wrist or hand with spread fingers through the water before allowing someone to get in.

Install grab bars, shower seats or non-slip flooring in tubs or showers if the person is unsteady or weak. Avoid flushing toilets, running water or using the dish- or clothes washer while anyone is showering.

Install anti-scald or tempering devices. These heat sensitive instruments stop or interrupt the flow of water when the temperature reaches a pre-determined level and prevent hot water that is too hot from coming out of the tap.

Cooking-related scalds are also easy to prevent. Some things you can do to make your home safer from cooking-related burns include: Establish a kid zone out of the traffic path between the stove and sink where children can safely play and still be supervised. Keep young children in high chairs or play yards, a safe distance from counter- or stovetops, hot liquids, hot surfaces or other cooking hazards.

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Christina Jefferds, 45, of Arlington, was a mother and a grandmother to a 4-month-old girl, Sanoah Huestis, who also died with her in the mudslide. (Photo: Northwest Smile Design.com)

Linda L. McPherson, 69, of Arlington, a former head librarian in Darrington, was sitting next to her husband, Gary Mac McPherson, 81, in their home, when the mudslide struck. He survived. (Photo: Obit)

Stephen A. Neal, 55, of Darrington, a plumber, was installing a water heater in a customers home on Steelhead Drive when the mudslide hit Saturday.

William E. Welsh, 66, of Arlington. An electrician, Welsh was going to meet Steve Neal (listed here) to help install a water heater at the home of Amanda Lennick on Steelhead Drive. (Photo: Breakingskagit.com)

Kaylee B. Spillers, 5, of Arlington. Her 4-year-old brother, Jacob, was rescued by helicopter on the day of the mudslide. Her mother was out of the area and survived. But her father, Billy Spillers, her 2-year-old sister Brooke and a 13-year-old stepbrother Jovan Mangual are missing. (Photo: Facebook)

Natasha Huestis holding her 4-month-old baby daughter Sanoah, who was killed in the mudslide near Oso Saturday. Natasha also lost her mom in the disaster. (Photo courtesy of family)

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I lost my cool today. I cant remember the last time I got angry. It must be years ago, but this creep got my goat.

I hired a local plumber to install a water heater. I like to support local independents. Right off, he told me that because I wasnt born again presumably in his church I was going to hell. I laughed and took it in stride. He was serious. Things went downhill. He did a sloppy job and had to come back. We had words. I ordered him off my property.

I have lived in this area for 15 years and respect everyones freedom to believe what they choose. I expect, and usually receive, the same respect. I dont proselytize, and I expect the same courtesy. Occasionally, we can share ideas and beliefs in a mutual and respectful manner. I never judge another person because I know our lives are complex and no one can understand anothers path.

I share this story because we all need to be reminded occasionally that we are on this earth to help each other. The plumber sincerely thought that he was helping me to find salvation as he saw it. What he was actually doing was judging me as he believed God would judge me. But he imposed his belief system on a stranger and client. It never occurred to him that I might have my own beliefs.

I believe we are on this earth to learn to love each other. We are here to develop tolerance and compassion. We are here to help and support each other amid our beautiful diversity. This is what I believe and this is how I love.

I apologize for losing my temper, though there are times when anger is appropriate.

Katie Lee Green

Abingdon, Va.

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Each year, thousands of Arizona residents email or call Rosie Romeros radio show with questions about everything from preventing fires in their chimneys to getting rid of tree roots invading their sewer system. His goal is to provide answers that suit the lifestyle wherever someone lives in Arizona. Here are questions about home maintenance and improvement from the Tucson area:

Q: I have been getting quotes for having solar electric panels installed on my roof. They tell me that they can cut down the current vent pipes on the roof to fit under the panels. Is that wise?

A: You can do that, but you could cause problems in your plumbing system. A better way of handling that issue would be to move the vents or cut them as low as you can to fit under the panels, but then use pipe elbows and extensions to redirect the vents around the panels. You need those vents to maintain the proper function of your waste piping system.

Q: Whenever I take a shower, I can hear the water heater making a whining noise afterward. It also seems to happen at about 2:30 a.m. as well. Ive heard news stories about malfunctioning water heaters that can even turn into rockets, so it makes me nervous. Whats going on?

A: Its probably just the normal process of heating up the water because you used up the hot water with your shower or because the water temperature drops in the middle of the night.

Heating elements inside the tank will often make noise when they turn on. Make sure you have a properly installed and plumbed pressure-relief valve to prevent your water heater from blowing up.

Q: I have a huge tangerine tree that was just full of tangerines this year. The quantity is great although they were very small. Can we leave them on the tree until we get around to eating them or will it hurt the tree?

A: It is a problem because if you pick them, you generally have to juice them or eat them fairly soon. It wont damage the tree, but they can get overripe while they sit there. The fruits can also attract rodents.

Q: My roof is covered in concrete tiles. It has a thick underlayment with a granular finish that I think is 90-pound felt. When its retiled, should the underlayment have the same thickness?

A: As you know, the actual waterproofing for your roof and home is provided by the underlayment beneath the tiles. This important layer of felt will deteriorate over time due to Arizonas heat and sun. The heaviness of the felt you need depends in part on the quality of the tiles you have. Ninety-pound felt, a very good underlayment, may be more than you need, however.

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LAKE WALES | Starting next week, more than 1,700 Lake Wales households will get free energy-saving upgrades.

On Tuesday, the James P. Austin Community Center at 315 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Lake Wales, will host the kickoff for Duke Energy's Neighborhood Energy Saver program.

The program, established in 2006, includes the free installation of up to 16 energy-saving improvements for the homes and apartments of qualified customers.

"Duke Energy approached us about this program, and we were very interested," said Kenneth Fields, city manager for Lake Wales. "It doesn't cost the city anything beyond providing a meeting space, and it helps our citizens."

The program benefits income-eligible customers living in select, census-defined communities.

"Duke Energy is deeply committed to the success of the communities we serve," said Jerry Miller, the company's community relations manager in Lake Wales, in a press release. "We're helping customers who need it the most take control of their energy costs by bringing this program right to their doorsteps."

Kristin Perry, a Duke Energy spokeswoman, said customers who were eligible for the program were notified weeks ago.

The community center kickoff on Tuesday, which will take place between 7 and 8:30 p.m., also will feature energy-saving tips from Duke Energy personnel for those eligible customers.

St. Petersburg-based Duke Energy has partnered with the city of Lake Wales, the Department of Economic Opportunity's Weatherization Assistance program, the Lake Wales Housing Authority, the Lake Wales Care Center, the Green and Gold Foundation, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Development division on the program.

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