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By GREG ALLMAIN

Teens pledge to stop texting while driving

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By GREG ALLMAIN

The Federal Way City Council will choose from among 24 applicants for the two vacant council seats left by recently elected State Representatives Linda Kochmar and Roger Freeman.

According to the city, the council will interview the prospective applicants at a special meeting on Saturday, Jan. 19.

This special session of the council will begin at 8:15 a.m. in council chambers on the second floor of City Hall, and the public is invited to attend.

Doors will open at 7:30 a.m., with coffee and light refreshments provided by the city. The proceedings can be viewed on Comcast Channel 21, and will be streamed live online at www.cityoffederalway. com/live21.

Each applicant will be given five minutes at the podium to introduce themselves and make their case. The council will then have five minutes to ask questions of the applicants in response to previously written statements given by the applicants.

Because of the two vacancies, there is an added layer of complexity to these appointments. By state law, the council must choose one applicant first and name that person to [ more COUNCIL, p. 8 ]

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First baby of 2013 at St. Francis Hospital

The first baby born in the new year at St. Francis Hospital arrived at 4:41 a.m. Jan. 1. Proud mother Katie Bontempo of Federal Way delivered a baby girl named Lenea Christine, who weighed 5 pounds and 10 ounces.

According to the hospital, more than 1,100 babies are born every year at St. Francis. COURTESY PHOTO

With cellphone use skyrocketing 300 percent since the year 2000, the issue of texting and driving has become a major one, especially for teenagers and their parents.

That’s why Jason Epstein, a lawyer with the Premier Law Group in Bellevue, and the founder of the website/organization Teens Against Distracted Driving (TADD), visited Todd Beamer High School on Dec. 21.

Epstein wanted to spread awareness of how incredibly dangerous texting and driving can be, especially for teen drivers.

“We’re going to try today to save your life,” Epstein said at the beginning of his hour-long presentation.

“The effects of a simple text message can have some dramatic and long-lasting effects, that not only affect your life, but…other lives as well.”

For teen drivers, the issue of texting and driving is magnified. According to Epstein, 52 percent of U.S. teens send more than 50 text messages a day. 32 percent of teens send more than 100 texts during any given day, while 16 percent of teens send more than 200 texts daily.

Those incredible numbers come into play when compared against how much more likely accidents can happen when a driver is distracted in any way.

According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that Epstein shared, people are three times more likely to be in a car accident if they’re busy reading something. Dialing a phone number increases the likelihood of an accident by three times, while looking at an object — something on the passenger’s seat, for example — increases the chances of an accident by four times. [ more TEXTING, p. 8 ]

Federal Way unites to fight human trafficking in area Street,” said Det. Brian Taylor of the King County Sheriff ’s Office, referring to the prostitutes who walk that stretch of HighWith a dense population near 90,000 way 99. and a spectrum of socioeconomic Taylor is also a Federal Way resident conditions, Federal Way provides the who works with the FBI’s Innocence perfect storm for human trafficking.

Lost Task Force. He co-founded the NEWS Victims defy stereotypes. They Genesis Project to rescue young come from foster homes and sowomen from sex trafficking in the called “normal” homes. Vulnerable South King County area and help young women with self-esteem issues rebuild their lives. The Seattle area typically fall for the romantic advances of ranks among the top in the world for sexual pimps, who then manipulate victims into a exploitation of minors. sordid life of forced prostitution and labor.

“Just drive up from 320th Street to 272nd [ more TRAFFICKING, p. 7 ]

By ANDY HOBBS

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Hotter than Hades?

Federal Way resident Ron G. Crichton Jr. shared this photo, which was taken on New Year’s Day. “Can’t say we weren’t warned,” he joked in a post on The Mirror’s Facebook page.

“See what happens when gays can legally marry and marijuana can be used legally for recreational purposes. The whole state of Washington has gone to Hades.” The temperature was correct the next day, he added. COURTESY PHOTO

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‘Skateboard burglar’ cries during arrest at Federal Way residence Charging documents say he was “irritated and was under the influence of The so-called “skatedrugs.” board burglar” was “He cried, yelled, charged with two counts tensed up, and went back of residential burglary last to crying within the span month in King County of 30 seconds,” the docuSuperior Court. ments continue.

Johnny Clayton WolPolice found jewelry lum, of University pieces and 1.1 grams Place, was charged of heroin in his with breaking, pockets with CRIME entering and several unused stealing from a needles. woman’s Kirkland Wollum evenhome at the 14100 tually calmed down block of 107th Ave. enough to cooperate N.E. in mid-November. in an interview, but before Wollum also faces the they started questioning, same charges of resipolice could hear him dential burglary after mumble, “Why did I look allegedly breaking into up at that camera?” a Federal Way home on Charging documents Dec. 19. indicate Wollum has Wollum’s bail is set been booked 25 times on for $100,000, due to the 54 warrants since 1990. nature of the crimes and Some past criminal ofbecause of his admission fenses include unlawful to police that he commitpossession of a firearm, ted 15 to 20 additional second-degree assault, burglaries in the last six malicious mischief, months, according to the forgery, burglary, car charging documents. prowling and possession The 42-year-old was of a switchblade among arrested on Dec. 20 after others. viewers that recognized Wollum’s arraignment him on Washington’s is set for Jan. 7.

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Police Blotter Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log: • Strange man found in road: At 2:40 a.m. Jan. 1 in the 29000 block of Pacific Highway South, police observed a man who had passed out in the road. Police approached the man, at which point the man got up, ran farther into the road, fell down, and passed out again. According to the report, the man claimed he had been shot, beaten, and hit with a car earlier in the evening in Seattle.

The report notes the man showed no signs of any such injuries. Police determined the man was a danger to himself and others, and had him involuntarily committed.

• Lewd conduct investigation leads to arrest: At 10:28 a.m.

Jan. 1 in the 29000 block of 19th Avenue South, police responded to a call regarding a woman and lewd conduct. Police located the woman and discovered she had an active warrant out of Kent. The woman was transferred to Kent police without incident.

• Son likes to wander when he’s drunk: At 1:24 p.m. Jan. 1 in the 30000 block of 8th Avenue SW, a woman reported that her adult son had been at a house party and left for an unknown destination.

The mother had been unable to contact her son since he had gone to the party. According to the report, the man had done his disappearing act previously after getting

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• Apartment burglary: At 10:41 p.m. Jan. 1 in the 900 block of SW Campus Drive, unknown suspects burglarized a victim’s apartment and stole a TV, a computer and $600 in jewelry.

• Professional identity thief: At 10:17 a.m. Dec. 28 in the 34000 block of 16th Avenue South, an unknown suspect used the victim’s identity and financial information to purchase approximately $1,600 in rims and tires from an auto shop.

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• Smashed car windows: At 10:51 a.m. Dec. 30 in the 34000 block of 28th Avenue SW, unknown suspects broke the left driver’s side window of the victim’s vehicle.

According to the report, there were no signs that entry was made into the vehicle, and nothing of value was taken.

• Random bag of weed found: At 11:22 a.m. Dec. 30 in the 31000 block of 19th Place SW, managers at a property reported finding a bag of what appeared to be marijuana on the property. The bag was given over to police, who booked it

into evidence for disposal.

• They really wanted that cool new gadget: At 3:04 p.m. Dec. 29 in the 31000 block of Pacific Highway South, a store employee reported that a tablet device, which was being used as a display model, had been stolen. According to the report, the unknown suspect pried the front part of the tablet off the display, leaving behind the backplate of the device.

• Mental health issues: At 5:19 p.m. Dec. 30 in the 2600 block of South 288th Street, a man reported that there were unknown individuals in his home with him, hiding. Police checked the man’s residence and found no one else in the residence. The report notes that police believed the man likely has mental health issues.

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Thomas Glen (Tom) Nelson

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“Dave”, age 67, of Federal Way passed away suddenly on December 19, 2012. Dave was a Real Estate broker for over 40 years; including real estate offices, developing numerous commercial properties in King and Pierce counties along with sales and management. He leaves behind family that misses him very much. A memorial will be held January 5th at Belmore G & CC, Federal Way at 1pm.

Thomas Glen (Tom) Nelson was born June 15, 1953 and died December 21, 2012.

•• He is survived by wife Nancy, daughter Kendra, son Aaron, daughter-in-law Sawyer and a grandchild due in June 2013; father Glenn Nelson; brother Dan Nelson and sisters Lynn Markley and Sue Watson. Tom was a 1971 graduate of Mt. Rainier HS in Des Moines.

Upon graduation he was a reserve police officer for the City of Des Moines. Tom worked for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, Wingfoot Commercial Tire and was an owner at Glenn's Auto Repair.

•• A memorial service will be held at Wayside United Church of Christ in Federal Way on January 9, 2013 at 6pm.

Iris Kay Long

Iris Kay Long, 77, of Federal Way, died unexpectedly Saturday, December 29, 2012.

She was born on September 24, 1935 in Mt. Vernon, WA. Iris graduated from Port Angeles High School in 1954. She married the late Richard (Dick) A. Long, Sr. in 1954, in Port Angeles, WA. Iris was well known for working at People’s Department Store and at Lamont’s Department Store, both at the Seatac Mall in Federal Way. Iris finally retired in 1995 after winning the Quinto lottery.

Iris is survived by her four children: Rich A. (Peggy) Long II; Vickie Long; Anita Long; and Teri (Ricky) Campbell. She also is survived by five grandchildren: R. Allen (Jenny) Long; Caren (Bonifacio) Yanez; Jennifer Dulaney ; Scott (Diane) Jackson; Shelby (Sergei) Wilson. She also had 4 great-grand children: Alex, Lucas, Allissa and Ana. Finally, she was survived by Molly, her baby Poochin dog of 3 years.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to the Federal Way Food Bank: 1200 S. 336th Street, Federal Way, WA 98003 Viewing will be on Thursday, January 3 at 3-6pm at Yahn & Son Funeral Home in Auburn. A celebration of her life will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 5, 2013 also at Yahn & Son Funeral Home.

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How to protect our schools from all the crazies My name is Tim Bailey.

I’m 65 years old, and live in Auburn, near Thomas Jefferson High School. Both my sons attended schools here in Federal Way. I earned a marksman medal in the Army, and was a helicopter door gunner in Vietnam. I’m presently working as an air traffic controller at SeaTac

Nandell Palmer

Political newsmakers in 2013 Who will be the newsmakers of 2013?

It will be hard to top the political drama of 2012. But it will still be an exciting year as the politics turn local.

The mayor’s office is up for election to a four-year term. Federal Way Mayor Skip Priest was elected to a three-year term to match with this election cycle. He has been making movements that suggest he is running again. Deputy Mayor Jim Ferrell has also been making contacts that suggest an interest. But there may be others.

In January, the Federal Way City Council will appoint two new members of the council to replace Linda Kochmar and Roger Freeman, who were elected to the state Legislature. The two appointees and Councilmember Jeanne Burbidge will then stand for election in the fall. Given the number of candidates that have mentioned an interest in being appointed, we could have some good races if those not appointed decide to run.

Freeman is a Democrat and was appointed vice-chairman of the committee on Early Learning and Human Services. He is in a good position to help with Federal Way’s education and social service needs. Since he is in the majority party, expectations for him are higher than Kochmar, who is in the minority party.

Can he deliver?

Kochmar isn’t off the hook. She will still have to show if she can work the system to benefit the 30th District and Federal Way. State Sens. Tracey Eide, a Democrat, and Joe Fain, a Republican, are in very powerful positions and the pressure will be on them to lead the way on education and transportation issues

that are critical — both locally and statewide.

Both of their terms are up in two years and they need to start building toward re-election.

After the public show of confidence in Federal Way Public Schools, will the standards grading issue subside? What new projects will Superintendent Rob Neu come up with?

What will be new Gov. Jay Inslee’s impact on state government? Will the Senate function, or will House Speaker Frank Chopp run the show?

King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer’s position is up this year, and though he hasn’t confirmed whether he will run again, political insiders expect that he will.

King County Executive Dow Constantine is also up, and so far, no challenger has been making the rounds.

There will also be elections for the Federal Way School Board. Angela Griffin and Ed Barney are up for election. Also, Lakehaven Utility District, South King Fire and Rescue, and both Federal Way Municipal Court judge positions are up.

Will a South King County resident emerge as a contender for appointment to the Port of Seattle commission?

The Seattle Times was a newsmaker in 2012.

The newspaper took a controversial leap and not only endorsed Rob McKenna for governor, but gave an in-kind donation worth $75,000 of print space to McKenna’s campaign. The move raised ethical questions, but it was an attempt to demonstrate the influence of advertising in the Times to future candidates.

McKenna was a good candidate, but he got [ more ROEGNER, page 5 ] Bob Roegner

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“While we are living in the present, we must celebrate life every day, knowing that we are becoming history with every work, every action, and every deed.”

These potent words were not said by some renowned guru, but by the precocious Mattie Stepanek, who shared nearly 14 years on Earth with us before his passing in June 2004.

When I first thought about those poignant words, they fit nicely with one individual in our community who exudes service to others without ever thinking twice about his mission.

This person is none other than the venerable Robert (Bob) J. Darrigan.

Recently, I received a telephone call from Coach Bob Roach, wishing to nominate Darrigan for “I Celebrate You 2012.” I told him that there was a tentative hold on the annual event until next year, since I had intended to take “I Celebrate You” on the road. Having turned down so many people’s nominations over the past few months, they were most angry with me for not hosting this year’s celebration.

To create some semblance of fairness, I decided to do at least three informal celebrations at the recipients’ preferred spots. Two were done at private homes around families and dinners, and Darrigan’s was held early morning at the 320th Street Denny’s on Dec. 21 with a host of family, friends and well-wishers. Coach Roach chaired the program, and I presented the “I Celebrate You” certificate and trophy to Darrigan.

Going around the room, people paid heartfelt tributes to Darrigan. Christopher Stone, Roy Andresen and Dick Mayer were some of the people who paused to highlight what Darrigan has done for his community. One moving moment was when a recovering substance addict waxed heartily about the man who elevated her to recovery.

“He has a way of looking you straight in your eyes, and that says a lot to me,” she said. “What that meant is that he saw me as a human being, not as a subhuman. He cares about people a great deal, which sets him apart in my book.”

In his acceptance speech, Darrigan tried to put the spotlight on collective unity instead of himself.

“I have great gifts, but all the gifts are to be given away,” he said. He quoted Abraham Lincoln telling a group of men to “Put your shoulder to the boulder” when that task was impossible for one individual to do by himself.

At the inaugural “I Celebrate You” in 2009, I told my wife that if two people showed up, I would be happy, since my work would have rallied the community to action. She rebuked me for talking like that. “Why should you aim so low when you are doing all this work?” she railed. “Why don’t [ more PALMER, page 5 ]

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Airport. I have a full background clearance to work there. I also have a concealed weapons permit, and own a .38-caliber revolver.

I was formerly a sky marshal, custom security officer, deputy U.S. marshal, as well as a treasury agent for the federal government. I’ve had extensive training with weapons, arrest techniques, as well as the numerous

required FBI background checks. I’m presently a volunteer with the Federal Way Police Department, requiring another extensive background check.

What I’m trying to say: It is time the city, state and school district take advantage of its residents to immediately staff its schools with local security. Let’s not wait months, and years, for

the federal government to try to solve this senseless violence that is occurring in our schools. We will eventually end up with another TSA mess, and that will not give us what we need now. There are numerous Baby Boomers with police/ security backgrounds to get this problem solved immediately.

One security person,

eight hours a day per school, is feasible. The only thing this lacks is some small funding. The leadership in our city, police department, county and state need to get “boots” on the ground today. Let’s not wait for another Sandy Hook to happen again, and God forbid, possibly here in Federal Way. Time to act is now. No time to wait. Too many “crazies” out there for me. You too?

Tim Bailey, Auburn

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Columnist was unfair If your columnist (“Roegner’s end-ofyear awards”) is a journalist, perhaps he should define his terms.

By referring to State Representativeelect Roger Freeman as “naive,” was he indicating that he is unsophisticated or innocent, such as a young child?

Mistaking kindness for weakness is the endeavor of fools.

Roger Freeman is a savvy attorney with an impeccable reputation and a rather large following as witnessed by his overwhelming victory in the recent election. Hopeful voters in the 30th District

[ ROEGNER from page 4] only 37 percent in Seattle — the Times’ home turf.

Will they try it again in this year’s mayoral race?

Is this finally the year that we see some significant progress with downtown development in Federal Way? Sound Transit will be releasing an alternative analysis, looking at I-5 and Highway 99, for extension of light rail. The route selected will help determine our future growth.

What does the community want as a preferred route?

With gun control emerging as an issue after Newtown, Conn., will the

[ PALMER from page 4] you wish for a full house?”

I was ecstatic when 275 people jammed the Knutzen Family Theatre that evening.

For some strange reason, I feel justified in settling for this season’s mode, albeit a scaled-down version of yesteryear. The message of celebrating others should not always be centered on the fanfares of the well-heeled, but should be fostered by deep appreciation and comity from one individual to the other.

Very involved in various charities throughout our fair city, the seasoned Lions Club member is selfless and has a heart of gold.

Whether he’s paying tributes via his poetry to four Lakewood police officers gunned down in December 2009 (“Clothed in Sadness”) or melting our hearts with “Sweet Innocence” – a riveting tribute paying homage to the angelic victims of the Sandy Hook Massacre — you can always count on Darrigan to advocate for the tired, poor, huddled masses, and the victimized.

Two months ago, I wrote about Elizabeth DillardHerod, an alumna of “I Celebrate You 2009.” She was

You don’t care a wit about the middle class citizens of this country. You will never get my vote again and I will try my best to inform others not to vote for you.

You might as well join the Republican party. You have been in office way too long. You have lost your perspective on why you were elected. Shame on you and Jim McDermott.

took the time to research their candidates and vote for the “best” possible representative.

For this reason, I think it’s important to value the integrity and dignity of this man. To demean him is a comment on the intelligence of the voters.

I’m wondering if Roegner thinks he’s funny or clever? I’m not laughing. I just think he’s rude.

This was emailed to Congressman Adam Smith this evening: You are a disgrace to the Democratic voters in voting no to the fiscal bailout.

Federal Way resident Bob Roegner, a former mayor of Auburn: bjroegner@comcast.net. the woman who yearned to go back to Angola, Indiana, to pay tribute to the people there for becoming a bulwark for her and her family in September 1948.

Regretfully, she passed away peacefully last month. Her son, Calvin Dillard, insisted that plans are still afoot to fulfill his mother’s wish to return and say thank you to that city’s people.

Herod is the third oldest member to die from that list in three years. It is just so wonderful when we can allow people to smell the roses and hear our tributes while they are here with us, instead of our weaving together cant phrases at funeral services that are meaningless when they are lying inside their caskets.

Bob Darrigan, just know that the great work that you are doing in our community has not gone unnoticed.

You are indeed writing history in making our world a much better place to live.

And your admirers find it most fitting to say once more: I celebrate you!

Federal Way resident Nandell Palmer is author of “Blessings at Your Fingertips,” a motivational/ inspirational book published in September 2007. Contact: palmern777@aol.com

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mayor and city council — who have previously ducked the debate — finally ask themselves and the community “what would we be doing right now if it had happened here?” Some legislators are signaling a plan to raise the issue in Olympia, and we have two former council members who are now legislators.

Linda Kochmar is even on the Local Government Committee. Will our mayor and council lead? If so, in what direction?

Who will be the biggest newsmakers of 2013? We’ll see as the year unfolds.

Rhododendron Garden: Winter visitors to the garden will be treated to silhouettes of deciduous trees, an AROUND extensive conifer collection, swelling buds and the beautiful flowers of early blooming rhododendrons and heather in January. Garden is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday- Sunday at 2525 S. 336th St. $8 for adults, $5 for seniors/students, free for ages 12 and under. Contact (253) 838-4646.

Free health and safety fair: City of Federal Way event runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 26 at the community center, 876 S. 333rd St., and features health screenings and informational resources for improving the health and safety of individuals and families. St. Francis Hospital is a sponsor.

Winter farmers market: The Federal Way Farmers Market features produce, crafts, gifts, food items and a kids zone activity center inside The Commons Mall next to Starbucks. Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. (253) 261-8157.

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Flu season is here, and the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) reminds residents that the flu is serious business.

A Pierce County child is believed to have died from the flu, and two adults in King County are also believed to have died from flu-related issues.

“Any death from a preventable illness is upsetting, and it’s especially heartbreaking when a child dies,” said Secretary of Health Mary Selecky.

“These deaths are a somber reminder that flu is serious and makes thousands sick in our state each year. With flu season picking up, it’s important to remember that we can protect ourselves and our loved ones with a flu shot.”

According to the DOH, the Pierce County boy was under 12 years old, and the King County cases involved a man in his 80s and a woman in her 70s.

The DOH advises that everyone ages six months or older should get a flu shot annually. Children and the elderly should especially get a flu shot due to their increased vulnerability.

Those who do get the flu shot need about two weeks before they’re fully protected, according to the DOH. Children under age 9 may need two flu shots about four weeks apart to be properly protected. The DOH notes that the current flu shot is well-matched to the various strains that are already spreading.

The flu can spread when people with the flu “generate droplets from their mouths or noses while coughing, sneezing, or talking.” Those droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby. The flu also spreads when people touch surfaces that have the flu virus on it, then touch their own eyes, mouth or nose. People infected with the flu virus can spread it before any symptoms begin, and can spread it for up to seven days afterward.

Flu vaccines Information on where to find flu shots is available through health care providers, local health agencies and the state’s Family Health Hotline, which can be reached at (800) 3222588. The DOH has an online “flu vaccine finder” at www.doh.wa.gov.

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Mason and Sophia were the two most popular baby names in 2011 in Washington, according to a release from the state Department of Health (DOH).

Mason made a significant jump from 11th in 2010 to first in 2011, and the name Liam jumped from 8th place to second between 2010 and 2011. The most popular names for girls remained virtually unchanged

between 2010 and 2011, according to the DOH. Rounding out the rest of the list for most popular baby boy names in Washington state were Alexander, Ethan, Jacob, Daniel, Noah, William, Logan and Benjamin.

Nationally, the most popular names in 2011 were Jacob, Mason, William, Jayden, Noah, Michael, Ethan, Alexander, Aiden and Daniel.

For girls, the most popular names in 2011 after Sophia were Olivia, Emma, Isabella, Emily, Ava, Abigail, Madison, Chloe and Elizabeth.

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According to the DOH, more parents go outside of “popular” names, with less than half of all baby boys being given a name from the top 100 name list, and only about one-third of baby girl names coming from the top 100 list. In 1980, 73 percent of all baby boy names came from the top 100, while 53 percent of all girl baby names came out of the top 100.

The DOH notes that there were 107,562 pregnancies total in Washington state in 2011, and 86,929 babies born in 2011. Of that 86,929, 42,325 were girls, and 44,604 were boys. To learn more on this topic, visit www.doh.wa.gov.

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“What the pimps are doing to these young girls is akin to murder because they’re murdering their spirit,” said Taylor, himself

a father of a teenage daughter. program called “Deceptions.” FW“It ends up in a vicious cycle and CAT co-founder Brenda Oliver their life goes down the tube.” is on a mission to extend the orgaThe movement to end human nization’s reach to parents across trafficking is gaining momentum. the city. Another goal is to involve The Federal Way CoaliFederal Way businesses in “It can happen spreading awareness of a tion Against Trafficking (FWCAT) was established to any girl.” problem that can happen in 2011 by local volunteers Det. Brian Taylor to anyone. to eliminate a problem “It’s a start with stuthat affects all ages and dents to keep our kids backgrounds. safe,” Oliver said. “I was Awareness is key to reducing surprised how many of our youth the number of victims. FWCAT didn’t realize it wasn’t an issue.” volunteers have worked in Federal Oliver lauded several Federal Way schools — including Thomas Way entities that have joined Jefferson High School and SacaFWCAT’s fight. On Tuesday, the jawea Middle School — with a city issued a proclamation to

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The city indicates the council believes it can finish this process on Jan. 19.

The applicants are: Christopher Adekoya, Ed Barney, Andrew Boike, Herman Brewer IV, Eldeen Cossel, Robert Danielle, Hope Elder, John Fairbanks, Shawn Harju, Mark Koppang, Keith Livingston, Kelly Maloney, Richard Mayer, Tom Medhurst, Ryan Miller, Diana Noble-Gulliford, Dorry Peterson, Ron Podmore, Robyn Richins, Eltrina Rose, Leslie Sessoms, Troy Smith, Jack Stanford and Mark Walsh.

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[ TEXTING from page 1] Reaching for something while driving means an accident is nine times more likely to happen.

The likelihood of an accident because of texting and driving exceeds the previous figures, Epstein said.

“You are 23 times more likely to be in an accident while you’re texting,” Epstein shared.

Along with that startling statistic, Epstein said that texting and driving is two times more dangerous than drunk driving.

28 percent of all car crashes in the U.S. are caused by some kind of distracted driving, and 65 percent of near crashes involved some kind of distracted driving.

In 2009, 448,000 people were injured, and approximately 5,500 people died in texting-related accidents.

Teens are especially vulnerable in this area, because car crashes continue to be the leading cause of death among the age group.

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Jones works with Epstein to spread the message about distracted driving, and also makes sure that Diana’s legacy continues in other ways. The vehicle that Ashley was driving on the night of her accident was donated to the Washington State

Patrol, and WSP takes that vehicle to the Puyallup Fair and other such places as a reminder of how dangerous texting and driving is for all involved.

At Todd Beamer High School, Epstein offered pledge cards for students and their parents. If the students filled out the pledge card, they received a wristband and an entry into a drawing for gift cards from Target and other similar stores.

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Tree recycling

A Christmas tradition for many is trying to figure out what to do with all the used wrapping paper, packing materials and food leftovers. For Federal Way residents, there will be an array of recycling opportunities in the weeks after Christmas to make sure any and all waste from the holiday is recycled.

For those who prefer a real Christmas tree, curbside pickup of those trees will be available through Jan. 11. The city indicates trees need to be at the curb by 7 a.m. on residents’ regular waste pickup days.

Any and all ornaments or decorations need to be removed, and any trees taller than 6 feet need to be cut in half. Decorated or “flocked” trees cannot be composted and will be charged as garbage.

Multi-family property managers are encouraged to contact Waste Management in advance at (800) 592-9995. Tree recycling for apartment complexes and similar properties will happen on Jan. 4 and Jan. 11.

Styrofoam blocks Free styrofoam block recycling will be available at City Hall through Jan. 11.

Collection carts are located in the northeast corner of the City Hall parking lot.

The city notes that only “clean white styrofoam blocks are accepted for recycling.” Styrofoam peanuts can be recycled at any UPS store, but styrofoam cups, food trays, etc., are not accepted by the city.

Styrofoam can be recycled year-round by visiting Styro Recycle, located at 800 SW 43rd St. in Renton.

Learn more online at www. styrorecycle.com or call (253) 838-9555.

Car seat dropoff Infant and child car seats can be donated at the Federal Way Health and Safety Fair, which takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at the Federal Way Community Center. Older models of car seats that can not be reused, or have been

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Wrapping paper Extra recycling from wrapping paper and other similar materials will be collected at no additional cost to residents. Any overflow recycling needs to be put in cardboard boxes, paper bags, or “durable” containers marked for recycling.

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The Federal Way Eagles took home the title at the All-South Puget Sound League Girls Wrestling Tournament last week.

The Eagles tallied 136 points to outdistance Rogers at the 21-team tournament, which included schools from the 4A SPSL North and South, the SPSL 3A Division and the SPSL 2A Division.

Senior Bianca Arizpe was the lone Federal Way wrestler to snag an individual title Thursday.

Arizpe pinned Kentridge’s Taylor Lee in the 118-pound championship.

Kim Mored, Luaipou Lologo and Roxanne Maidesil all lost in their respective championship matches. Mored lost at 112 pounds, Lologo lost at 155 and Maidesil lost at 190.

The Todd Beamer Titans finished up in sixth place, but finished with two individual championships, which was the most of any SPSL school. Arian Carpio pinned Mored to win the 112-pound title and Vanessa Dixon won an 11-0 decision over Lologo to claim the 155-pound championship.

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TJ falls twice during holidays

Thomas Jefferson junior Deonte Anderson guards an Emerald Ridge player during the Raiders’ non-league game Friday at the Bill Riley Communities Holiday Tournament at Decatur High School. The Raiders lost to Emerald Ridge and Stadium Saturday to finish fourth in the tournament. Decatur beat Stadium Friday, before losing to Emerald Ridge in the championship Saturday. casey olson, The Mirror

Tracking the grads: Basketball

Cole Dickerson is third in the nation in rebounding for San Francisco. courtesy photo

Cole Dickerson — The 2010 Federal Way grad is playing his junior season at the University of San Francisco and leading the Dons in scoring and rebounding. The 6-foot-7 forward has started all 13 of the Dons’ games this year and is averaging 15.4 points and 11.9 rebounds a game. The rebounding total

ranks third in the nation and leads the West Coast Conference. San Francisco is 7-6 on the year.

Michael Hale III — The Federal Way High School graduate is playing his senior season at the University of Texas-San Antonio. The 5-foot-8 point guard transferred after playing two seasons at North Idaho College.

Hale is averaging 14.8 points, 3.4 assists for the Roadrunners,

who are 4-8 on the year.

Jeffrey Forbes — The 2009 Federal Way grad is playing his senior year at Eastern Washington University. The point guard has started 11 games this season and is averaging 5.1 points and 1.8 rebounds. Eastern is 3-9 on the season.

Cam Schilling — The 2009 Decatur graduate is playing his senior season at Pacific [ more grads page 13 ]

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In terms of the Seattle Seahawks, now that’s a tough one. I actually think the Seahawks are the best team in the NFC, but that might not equal a Super Bowl appearance.

There’s no doubt in my mind that the Seahawks and Russell Wilson will go to Washington, D.C., and handle RGIII and the Redskins on Sunday.

They are a much better team than Washington and won’t have to play out of their minds to get the win.

But I don’t know if Seattle can go on the road and win three games in a row in the playoffs to get to the team’s second Super Bowl. Obviously, I will root my head off for the Seahawks, hope my prediction is incorrect, and we’ll see Seattle in the Super Bowl.

In terms of the Seattle Mariners, I’m kind of excited about what they are doing. I also think they are going to add one more stud outfield bat in the next few days via a trade. It’s going to be either the Arizona Diamondbacks’ Justin Upton or the LA Dodgers’ Andre Ethier. It’s going to take a couple of the Mariners’ young prospects to get the deal done, but they are minor leaguers for a reason. These guys have proven nothing at the big-league level, and if I can get a solid bat for prospects, I’ll do it all day long.

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The Todd Beamer girls basketball team has the look of a squad that could qualify for the Class 4A State Tournament for the first time in school history. The Titans feature 6-foot-2 junior Megan Huff, along with three ultra-talented freshmen Nia Alexander, Bria Rice and Quinessa Caylao-Do. All four are averaging more than 10 points a game for the 8-1 team. Their only loss came to national power Oregon City.

But the wrestling rooms around Federal Way might even contain more talent than the basketball courts. The Decatur Gators have the most depth the program has ever had, led by 113-pounder Tysten Dawson, Nick Karis (170), Rowland Gaydosh (195) and heavyweight Kyle Gleed.

On the girls’ side, a pair of Beamer wrestlers, Arian Carpio and Vanessa Dixon, along with Federal Way’s Bianca Arizpe, have very, very solid shots at bringing home state championships.

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included 25 schools from the Class 4A, 3A and 2A divisions of the SPSL. The tournament also featured the defending Class 4A team title winners, Tahoma, along with the 3A champs, Enumclaw, and several individual state champions.

Tahoma ended up winning the team title at the All-SPSL Tournament, which concluded Saturday at Auburn with 251.5 points. Enumclaw ended up in second place and the Decatur Gators, who entered the two-day tournament as the top-ranked 3A team in the state, were third with 176.5 points.

The Gators got one individual championship Saturday at Auburn.

Senior Nick Karis, who was the runner-up at last year’s state tournament, dominated the 170-pound bracket, beating Steilacoom’s John Santos in the championship, 14-1.

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Karis was joined in the championship round by senior teammate Rowland Gaydosh. The 195-pounder, who also finished second at last year’s Mat Classic, cruised into the 195-pound title match, where he was to face Graham-Kapowsin’s Joe Gomez. But Gaydosh was unable to wrestle in the championship match because of an injury sustained in his 5-2 semifinal win over Puyallup’s Joey Meyer.

Federal Way and Beamer also had wrestlers advance into the championship matches in their respective weight classes.

Eagle freshman Alex Davidson lost to Kentlake’s Nick Smith in the 106-pound title match, 5-1, and Beamer’s Brett Dykman lost to Orting’s Fred Green at 113 pounds. Beamer finished in 18th-place overall in the team standings and Federal Way was 24th. Jefferson ended up in 22nd place, but didn’t have any wrestlers finish in the top-four.

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Lutheran University and is leading the Lutes in scoring and rebounding. Schilling is averaging 12.6 points and 6.8 rebounds a game for the 2-9 Lutes. He is a 6-foot-4 forward.

Last season, Schilling started all 25 games and averaged 13.3 points and 6.8 rebounds for the Lutes, who were 12-13. He was an honorable mention, All-Northwest Conference selection.

Travis Wagner — The Decatur High School grad is playing his senior season at Evergreen State University for the Geoducks. The 6-foot-4 forward is averaging 8.6 points and 2.5 rebounds for 2-11 Evergreen. Last year, he averaged 8.0 points and 4.1 rebounds a game. Evergreen State finished 1-26 last year.

Eric Radford — The 2010 Thomas Jefferson grad is playing his junior season at the University of Redlands in California. The 6-foot-5 forward is averaging 7.1 points and 4.6 rebounds a game. The Bulldogs are 8-4 on the season. Last year, Radford started 24 games and averaged 4.7 points and 2.3 rebounds a game for the 13-13 Bulldogs.

Xavyr Moss — The Jefferson grad is playing his junior season at Pomona-Pitzer College in California.

He took off the 2012 season to study abroad and teach English in Beijing, China.

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Published in Federal Way Mirror: January 4, 2013 FWM 1964 NOTICE TO CREDITORS SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR CLALLAM COUNTY Estate of Charles Lee Lindell, deceased NO: 12 4 00403 0 The personal representative named below has been appointed and has qualified as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the deceased must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address

stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

Date of first publication: December 28, 2012 Verdon Stephen Henrikson Attorney for Personal Representative Alan E. Millet, WSBA #11706 Address for mailing or service: PO Box 1029, Sequim, WA 98382 Date of publication(s): December 28, 2012, January 4 and January 11, 2013 FWM 1962

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ED STREIT

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LOLLI’S

GREAT FOOD at GREAT PRICES! 32925 1st Ave S Federal Way (253) 838-5929

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Superior Service with Integrity

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Federal Way’s

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32627 Pacific Hwy S Federal Way, Wa 98003 253-874-1070

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30854 Pac. Hwy. S.

253-839-1313

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ENTER TO WIN!

Simply send your entry in no later than February 1, 2013. You will be automatically eligible for the Grand Prize … The Best Of Basket. Entry must be 50% completed to be counted.

Please mail or bring your completed entry to Best Of … c/o The Mirror: 31919 1st Ave. S, Ste 101, Federal Way, WA 98003. One entry per person.

Employees of participating sponsors are not eligible to win. All entries must be received prior to February 1, 2013. No photo copies of ballot please. Faxes are not accepted. Nominee must be a business in Federal Way, Kent, Auburn, Des Moines or Northeast Tacoma to be eligible. You may also vote online at federalwaymirror.com and look for the Best of Button.

BREAKFAST SERVED ALL DAY Sun.-Thur. 6am-10pm; Fri.-Sat. 6am-11pm

32065 Pacific Hwy S. Federal Way (253) 945-8332

VOTED BEST DENTIST

2007 ~ 2008 ~ 2009 2010 ~ 2011 ~ 2012~

Thank You!

KENNETH L. BROSSEL • DDS

1230 South 336th St. • Suite B • Federal Way

253.661.2344

Name: ________________________ Address: ______________________ City: _________________________ ZIP: _________________________ Phone: _______________________ Email: ________________________

Vote us Best Dentist!!

Dentistry for today's family 33801 1st Way So., Suite 201 Federal Way

LocaLLy owned for tHree generationS

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253.838.4770 www.federalwaysmiles.com

1200 S. 324th St # 6 • Federal Way (253) 941-3131

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For the fourth year in 2013!

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• Garden Center • Nursery

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