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Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure celebrates 20th anniversary BY RUTH WHYMAN UW News Lab
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amela Ridgway is a three-time breast cancer survivor. First diagnosed in 1994, her mission ever since has been to increase awareness, funding and support within the community.
This year is the 20th anniversary of the Susan G. Komen Puget Sound Race for the Cure. The national organization was founded in 1982 by Nancy Brinker, in memory of her sister Susan. It now boasts 120 affiliate organizations pledging to help reduce breast cancer mortality rates and find a cure for the disease. Ridgway, who lives in Kirkland, originally attended a luncheon for breast cancer survivors
“I’m a true believer in education and early detection. We do a lot of work in areas that are under served. I’m proud to be a part of that.” Pamela Ridgway
hosted by Race for the Cure. She has been volunteering for the event since 2003, including serving three years on the Puget Sound affiliate’s board of directors. “I’m a true believer in education and early detection,” said Ridgway, who underwent a double mastectomy in 2000. “We
do a lot of work in areas that are underserved. I’m proud to be a part of that.” Breast cancer has never and will never discourage her from staying active and living life to the fullest, she said. She has completed 13 marathons and more than 50 half marathons, while also enjoying
Komen pages In honor of the 20th anniversary of the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure the Kenmore Reporter has gone pink this issue. long distance cycling and competitive tennis. Her active lifestyle is also a crucial part of her business. Marathon [ more KOMEN page 9 ]
Investigation of Bothell mother’s murder now centers around bicycle Smith’s estranged husband as a suspect in the killing. Herald writer However, multiple search The investigation of a warrants filed in the case Bothell woman’s February make clear that investigakilling now appears to focus tors are scrutinizing his on a bicycle somebody apactions around the time of parently didn’t want. her death. Bothell detectives are That includes what they examining whether the characterize as a misleading abandoned bicycle, recovstory he told investigators ered by police March 1, was about whether he owned a used by whoever bicycle. fatally bludgeoned “The investigaand stabbed Susann tion is ongoing,” Smith inside her Bothell police Sgt. home on Feb. 12. Ken Seuberlich said “Your affiant Monday. “We are believes that if the following up on bicycle was used as leads and this is just Susann Smith a means of transanother lead that we portation to and have developed.” from the crime After Smith, scene, trace evidence may 37, was found dead in her be present on the bicycle,” home, police questioned Bothell detective Michael the man about his transporStone said in an affidavit tation options. He denied filed in support of a Snoowning a bicycle, according homish County Superior to court papers. Court search warrant. A review of the man’s Police have not named [ more MURDER page 3 ]
Pamela Ridgway is a three-time breast cancer survivor. CONTRIBUTED
Police chase stolen vehicle to Everett, ending in crash BY MATT PHELPS mphelps@bothell-reporter.com
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The Reptile Man visits Bothell school The Reptile Man, Isaac Petersen, was a welcomed visitor at Whole Earth Montessori School in Bothell on April 19. He taught the school kids about various creatures and let them interact with some of his scaly friends. COURTESY OF WHOLE EARTH MONTESSOURI
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The weekend ended in a wild and dangerous manner for the Bothell Police Department on Sunday night. An officer out on patrol located a stolen pickup truck around 11:20 p.m. and attempted to stop and pull it over in the 22100 block of 17 Ave. S.E. The vehicle refused to pull over and entered 405 northbound. Bothell police chased the vehicle to the 1-5 and 405 interchange where they broke off pursuit. “As the officers exited northbound I-5 at 164 [they] observed the pickup entering a business parking lot in the 1500 block of 164th St. S.E., where it collided with another vehicle,” said Bothell police Sgt. Ken Seuberlich. Bothell officers attempted to contact the driver in the business parking lot. The truck backed into one of [ more CRASH page 3 ]
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Local woman is three-time breast cancer survivor