January 2008

Local lawmakers' votes recorded

The Times/News presents a summary of action on bills by Highline-area lawmakers in the Washington Legislature.

For complete information, go to www.WashingtonVotes.com - a free, non-partisan Website that is the source for this report.

Highline is represented by:

District 11-Sen. Margarita Prentice; Rep Zack Hudgins; Rep. Bob Hasagawa.

District 33-Sen. Karen Keiser; Rep. Shay Schual-Berke; Rep. Dave Upthegrove.

District 34-Sen. Joe McDermott; Rep. Eileen Cody; Rep. Sharon Nelson.

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Parties to caucus on Feb. 9

Four days after "Super Tuesday," when 24 states hold presidential primary elections, Washington Democrats and Republicans will have the chance to make their voices heard.

Members of both parties will meet on Saturday, Feb. 9, to discuss issues and elect delegates who will help choose the 2008 presidential nominees.

Voters must attend their precinct caucuses to participate.

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Man arrested in home for domestic violence

The King County Sheriff's SWAT Team made a mid-morning arrest without incident of a domestic violence suspect at a home in the 12800 block of Ambaum Blvd. S.W.

Shortly before 5 a.m., a woman calling 9-1-1said her boyfriend had physically assaulted her during the night and had not let her leave. She eventually was able to get out of the house and place the call.

Sheriff's office spokesman Sgt.

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Explore West Seattle in 101 Ways-or More!

Growing up as a kid in West Seattle, I never realized how much my neighborhood had to offer. Sure it had parks, beaches, restaurants and schools. But didn't every town?

It was only after moving away for four years of college and a couple years abroad exploring the rest of the planet that I came back to truly discover my hometown. And when I did, I found opportunities abound.

All of the sudden (it seemed), West Seattle had grown a farmer's market, unveiled a playhouse, launched kayak treks on Alki, opened it's very own brewery, and a whole lot more.

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Janet (Arteburn) Wright
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On the morning of January 10, 2008, Janet (age 72) left our world and joined the angels.

Janet was born June 24, 1935, in LaGrande, Oregon, and was raised in Baker City, Oregon. Janet attended college at Eastern Oregon State College where she earned a teaching degree and met and married her husband and lifelong friend, Warren "Dub" G. Wright. Janet later earned a Master's degree from Western Washington University. Janet spent most of her career working as a classroom teacher, outdoor educator, school administrator and elementary principal in the Highline School District.

Mike Gosney
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Mike Gosney passed away, peacefully, at home on January 18, 2008.

Mike loved life and adored his family and friends. Mike is survived by his wife, Shelley, son Dalton, stepson Shane, parents Jean and Ed Gosney, sister Patti Casey, brothers Mark and Matt Gosney, six nieces and a great aunt.

Mike was born in 1959 in Seattle and graduated from Mt. Rainier High School in 1977. Mike enjoyed traveling with his family, hunting and fishing with family and friends, and hanging with his son Dalton.

Carolyn Bing
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Carolyn Bing gave her last live performance on December 18, 2007. Later that night Carolyn could be seen on a lawn somewhere surrounded by dogs licking her face.

Howard, her husband of 45-1/2 years, and her sons Marc and Ryan, hosted a Memorial Curtain Call at the Theatre at Highline Community College in Des Moines on Sunday, January 27, 2008.

For those wishing to make a remembrance, we suggest a local Humane Society or Dog/Cat/Animal Rescue organization

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Man arrested in home for domestic violence

The King County Sheriff's SWAT Team made a mid-morning arrest without incident of a domestic violence suspect at a home in the 12800 block of Ambaum Blvd. S.W.

Shortly before 5 a.m., a woman calling 9-1-1said her boyfriend had physically assaulted her during the night and had not let her leave. She eventually was able to get out of the house and place the call.

Sheriff's office spokesman Sgt.

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