8
April 12, 2014
The Arlington Times / The Marysville Globe
Walk MS returns to Tulalip April 12 TULALIP — Walk MS Snohomish County is returning to the Tulalip Amphitheatre in Quil Ceda Village on Saturday, April 12, to raise funds for research, services and programs for people living with multiple sclerosis.
File Photo
Samantha Love, left, and Linda Goldberg were all smiles at last year’s Walk MS Snohomish County at the Tulalip Amphitheatre.
The National MS Society Greater Northwest Chapter has set its sights on raising $167,000 through this year’s Walk MS Snohomish County, presented by Haggen Northwest Fresh and TOP Food & Drug. Together with nearly two dozen other Walk MS events in Washington, Alaska, northern Idaho and Montana, the chapter hopes to raise $2.2 million dur-
VANDERYACHT PROPANE INC.
October 8, 1947 — March 22, 2014
U.S.I.T.
▼ LOCATIONS LYNDEN
360-398-1234 BURLINGTON
360-707-5550 FRIDAY HARBOR
360-376-5591 ORCAS ISLAND
SHOP
360-376-5591
888-557-6778
LOW Cost Propane FREE Tank Switchout FREE Gas Check Underground Tanks Available 24/7 Service
968892
1012215
SERVING ALL OF SNOHOMISH COUNTY Cigarettes & smokeless tobaCCo
www.vanderyachtpropane.com
at Discounted Cigarettes All Major Brands & Generics
Lo w Pricesesit the Ar n on most bra eA! nds
$4900- $7800 PER CARTON INCLUDES TAX! EXPRESS DRIVE-THRU *
“Easily One of the Top 5 Public Courses in Washington State”
7 am – 9 pm • 7 days a week
~Golf Washington Magazine
953132
Call 1-800-368-8876
MGAT
360-724-0262 • On I-5 at Exit 236 Just 5 Minutes North of Burlington • Skagit Valley Casino Resort
*Price at time of printing. U.S.I.T. Tobacco Shop owned and operated by the Upper Skagit Indian Tribe. Limit five cartons/rolls per customer per day. Must have valid ID. Cigarettes are not legal for resale. Prices subject to change. No Returns. Skagit Valley Casino Resort is owned by Upper Skagit Indian Tribe.
SURGEON GENERAL’S WARNING: Quitting Smoking Now Greatly Reduces Serious Risks to Your Health.
COME ENJOY OUR BRAND NEW FULL SERVICE CLUBHOUSE!
www.eaglemontgolf.com
2
69
PLAYERS WITH $ POWERCART
Tulalip Casino. Last year’s walkers were greeted with live music from the band “The Singles” covering classic rock hits, face painters for the kids, goats from Team Goat Farmers, Bomber the Fox mascot from the Washington Stealth lacrosse team and Lincoln the Everett Silvertips’ mascot. Walkers were also cheered on by the Washington Stealth cheerleading squad, the Bombshells. In Washington, there are 11 individual walks, and Snohomish County hosts the largest. The overall fundraising goal for last year’s Snohomish County walk was $125,000. To slearn more, call the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Greater Northwest Chapter at 800-344-4867, and press 2, or visit www. walkMSnorthwest.org.
William Edward “Bill” Welsh
Family Owned and Operated for Over 20 Years
CALL TODAY FOR A QUOTE!
ing its annual fundraising event. The Snohomish County event will begin at 9 a.m. at the Tulalip Amphitheatre, located at 10400 Quil Ceda Blvd. “Walk MS is a great way to bring families, friends and coworkers together to enjoy a spring day, have fun and raise much-needed funds for a cause that affects nearly 15,000 people throughout our chapter community,” Chapter President Patty Shepherd-Barnes said. “I hope everyone will consider joining the MS movement, as people from all paths of life come together with a shared goal of creating a world free of MS.” More than 800 registered supporters turned out at the Tulalip Amphitheatre last year, to trek around the Seattle Premium Outlets and
+ tax
Coupon not valid with any other promotions or discounts. Monday - Thursday any time, and after 12 Friday - Sunday. Expires 5/1/14
1017967
William Edward “Bill” Welsh, 66 yrs., of Arlington passed away at the Oso Landslide on March 22, 2014. Bill will be remembered for his smile, caring ways and big heart! Bill would “give you the shirt off his back” and would do anything for family and friends. Bill was born to Tom & Mary Welsh at Burlington Memorial in Skagit County on October 8, 1947. Bill attended all his school years in Sedro-Woolley, WA graduating in 1966. Bill was active in track and football where he set high school athletic records. Upon graduation Bill enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in Germany for one year followed by another year in Vietnam, returning home in May 1969. After his military years Bill worked at Safeway. While working at Safeway Barbara was introduced to Bill by a mutual friend. They married on August 28, 1971 in Sedro-Woolley, WA. Their first home was in Mount Vernon and later they moved back to Sedro-Woolley until moving to Darrington in 1973 where Bill worked for Summit Timber Company. He was then hired by Whitley Evergreen Mobile
where he worked for 18 years and lived in Arlington, WA at the time of his death. Bi l l a nd Barbara shared many activities together. They bowled in various leagues through their marriage. Bill golfed for several years with the Redmond Eagles. He was also involved with Boys Club sports and umpiring for ASA. He is survived by his wife Barbara Welsh, his two sons Christopher Welsh; Wayne Welsh and Stacie Locke and Josh; two grandchildren Alexander Welsh and Kyle Heirman. Brothers Daniel Welsh, Michael M. Welsh; and sister Jackie Welsh Angleton; and several nieces and nephews, brothers-inlaw and sisters-in-law. Bill was preceded in death by his father Thomas Edward Welsh and his mother Mary M. Walker Welsh. Memorial services will be at 1 P.M., Saturday, April 12, 2014 at Weller Funeral Home, Arlington, WA for immediate family and close friends, followed by a celebration of Bill’s life, open to all friends and family at 2:30 at the Pioneer Hall, 67th Avenue N.E. Armar Rd., Arlington, WA. 1029838