Arlington Times, September 12, 2015

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Schools ring in new year BY KIRK BOXLEITNER kboxleitner@marysvilleglobe.com

Sports:

Co-Athletes of the Week stand out in Arlington’s big season-opening win. Page 10.

Education:

Lakewood students get a jump on other local schools. Page 2.

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From left, parents Kelly and Curtis Rookaird join their sons, fifth-graders Reese and Roman, in greeting Pioneer Elementary principal Kerri Helgeson on the first day of school.

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Doctor suspended GLOBE STAFF

MARYSVILLE — The Medical Commission has immediately suspended the medical license of a Marysville physician after she allegedly overmedicated numerous patients, leading to two deaths. Charges state that Ann C. Kammeyer committed unprofessional conduct by SEE DOC, PAGE 9

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ARLINGTON — While kindergarten and firstgrade students spent the first day of school adjusting to the routines of elementary school, brothers Roman and Reese Rookaird began their first day of fifth grade at Pioneer Elementary Sept. 9. They had to adjust to the idea that they were now “the big kids” in their last year of grade school. “It’s freaky,” Reese said, even as mom Kelly pointed out that he and brother would be “the big men on campus.” Roman looked forward to reuniting with old friends, as well as honing his football skills, in case he wanted to go out for the team in high school. The Rookaird brothers have only attended Pioneer for two years, but their mother praised the supSEE SCHOOL, PAGE 2

Council wonders how to help dog BY KIRK BOXLEITNER kboxleitner@marysvilleglobe.com

ARLINGTON — A black lab named “Blaze” has become a cause célèbre for residents of Arlington and beyond, as passersby claim that his treatment amounts to animal abuse. Public safety director Bruce Stedman and deputy police chief John Ventura addressed these concerns at a Sept. 8 City Council meeting. Arlington police had received several com-

plaints over the years about Blaze being tethered with a chain, and left outside with a cone over his head, even in extreme heat and cold. Ventura acknowledged that state and city laws mandate that pet owners provide adequate shelter and sanitation, but added that Blaze’s owner appears to be compliant enough that a possible change in the laws might be required to address the situation. The cone around Blaze’s

head is reportedly intended to prevent him from scratching himself, due to a skin condition. “We’ve verified that he’s able to get to his food and water with the cone on, and that he’s adept at backing up into his shelter,” Ventura said. “Some of the allegations that have been perpetuated through social media are not true.” Arlington police have nonetheless made contact with organizations such

as the humane society to determine if anything more could be done for Blaze. While neither the police nor the humane society advocate tethering animals for extended periods of time, Ventura reported that the society agreed Blaze’s treatment did not technically qualify as abuse under current statutes. Ventura elaborated that Arlington police have since SEE DOG, PAGE 2

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