February 25, 2023 Issue, Page 3 of 8

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February 25, 2023 The Elk City News -3 Elk City School Board holds February meeting Superintendent thanks the community for passing the transportation bond issue and addresses false rumors about a teacher By Shonda Little kids and families in need of support at the school,” Sparks said. ‘The Elk City School board met for their Sparks then gave an update on the remod- regularly scheduled board meeting at 6 pm on eling project at the Susan Powell Auditorium. February 13. “We have constructed a new sound booth, ‘The board members discussed the upcom- which was paid for with those federal dollars. ing end to federal program dollars. We are going to put in new lights. Our next Superintendent Mike Sparks said that, step is to put new lights on the stage. We are From left to right: Delaney Smith, Paul Steele, Mikendell Reuter, Emma Davis, despite the end of these program dollars, the hopeful this will be completed for the Sum- Brandy Rolling, Mollie Mefferd, Alexandra Englehart, AnaLei Horton, Uriel Perez Vil- district is in good financial standing. mer Arts Council to have its summer program legas, Daniel Mellerson, Anastacia Garcia, and Dawson Richter, Center: Leticia Castro, He advised that the district’s gross pro- there. We are looking at about 60 to 90 days. LPMT, MT-BC duction is up and that the district received It will definitely be ready for the next school an additional $150,000 due to an enrollment year,” Sparks added. by three music therapy faculty Schools of Music in 2016 and increase. ‘The following day, Elk City voters approved Music members and two graduate approval from the American “When we complete our needs estimate, I anew transportation bond issue. Continued from page2. assistants who are national Music Therapy Association in try to look at three-year trends. Elk City tends Sparks said, “We had so many people step board-certified and state-li- 2019. This played a significant to over-collect on ad valorem. So we are in up to help us get the word out. The board censed music therapists. role in advancing Oklahoma solid standing considering inflation,” Sparks made a great decision earlier this year to make ‘Therapists-in-Training, 6:30- SWOSU's undergraduate as the 8th state in the U.S. for said. a lease purchase for two activity buses. As any 8:00 p.m. at Berrong Music and equivalency/certification Licensed Professional Music ‘The board did go into an executive session superintendent can tell you, it is taking four Hall Room 137 (Zoom link programs were approved by ‘Therapists since 2016. The ac- to discuss the administration team and future to six months to get a new bus right now. It may be available upon re- the former National Asso- creditation also continuously goals. just so happened that we got the new buses ciation for Music Therapy in serves as the major force in ‘The board then returned to the open ses- this week right as the bond issue passed. You quest). sion. could really see how grateful the kids were as Currently, over 30 stu- 1981, making this program music therapy education as the longest standing in the well as clinical practice both ‘The board voted to retain every adminis- they headed to Woodward on Friday.” dents enrolled at SWOSU are state of Oklahoma. These locally and globally. tration employee. Sparks also addressed a rumor that sur- part of the music therapy pro- programs were also accred- For additional informa- ‘The board then discussed the bullying pol- faced last week about a high school teacher. grams. The new SWOSU Music ited by the National Associa- tion about the Music Therapy icy, which is required by the state. Sparks emphatically stated that the rumor Therapy Center is located in ‘The board then voted to allow school nurs- that Elk City High School teacher Josh Bar- tion of Schools of Music and Awareness Events and music es to treat students with head lice. Superin- nett had been arrested, was patently untrue. the north wing of the Berrong the American Music Therapy therapy degree plans, contact tendent Sparks said this is the same stance as “There is no truth to the arrest rumor. Music Hall. It features spaces Association, The Master of Dr. ChihChen Sophia Lee, the National Nurses Association. ‘There was never a police investigation. We for individual and group mu- Music in Music Therapy re- Professor and Director of Mu- “We know that head lice are a matter of have no idea where this rumor came from, but sic therapy service as well as ceived accreditation from sic Therapy at 580.774.3218 treatment, and we can do that at school. This there is nothing at all to it,” Sparks empha- training workshops provided the National Association of or Sophia [email protected]. simply gives us more leeway to be able to help sized. Beware of human foods toxic to pets By Trisha Gedon along with causing the ani- in dogs. Symptoms typically body temperature, seizures with vomiting, diarrhea, leth- a pet’s healthy eating plan that mal’s stomach to bloat and po- appear within 12 hours of in- and even death. argy and loss of coordination, provides needed nutrients for By Trisha Gedon tentially twist, which is a life- gestion and can last up to 48 Sugary food/drinks: Exces- it can elevate liver enzymes proper growth. STILLWATER, Okla. - When threatening emergency. hours. sive intake of sugar can cause and cause liver failure within a OSU Extension offers addi- Rover begs for a bite of food at Chocolate, coffee and caf- Milk/dairy: Milk and other the same problems in pets as few days. tional pet care information. the table, it can be hard for pet dairy foods can cause diarrhea feine: These foods and bev- it does in humans and can lead “If you suspect your pet has OSU Extension uses re- owners to resist sharing their erages contain ingredients and digestive upset due to low to diabetes. It can also cause ingested any of these foods, search-based information to plates. It’s important to know called methylxanthines that levels of lactase, the enzyme weight gain and dental issues. contact your veterinarian im- help all Oklahomans solve lo- that some of the foods perfect- are found in cacao seeds, the that breaks down lactose in Xylitol: This is used as a mediately,” Biggs said. “It’s cal issues and concerns, pro- ly safe for human consump- fruit of the plant used to make milk. sweetener in many products helpful to let the veterinarian mote leadership and manage tion are deadly to animals. coffee and in the nuts of an Nuts: Several varieties of such as gum, candy, baked know how much of a particu- resources wisely throughout “Some human favorite foods extract used in some sodas. If nuts contain high amounts goods and even toothpaste. lar food has been ingested.” the state's 77 counties. Most can be quite toxic for pets, so ingested, animals may experi- of oils and fats that can cause Xylitol can increase insulin She also suggested talking information is available at lit- despite those loving eyes look- ence abnormal heart rhythm, vomiting and diarrhea. levels to hypoglycemia. Along with a veterinarian to develop tle to no cost. ing at you, it’s best to avoid ta- tremors, seizures, excessive Onions/garlic/chives: These ble treats,” Dr. Rosslyn Biggs, thirst and urination, vomiting foods can cause gastrointes- Oklahoma State University and even death. tinal irritation and could lead Providing comfort and Supportfor End of Life cholces Extension veterinarian and di- Citrus: A great source of vi- to red blood cell damage and rector of continuing education tamin C for people, the stems, anemia. Cats are more sus- for the university's College of leaves, peels, fruit and seeds of ceptible, but dogs are at risk if Hospice care provides medical services, emotional support, and spiritual re- Veterinary Medicine. citrus plants contain varying large amounts are consumed. sources for people who are in the last stages of a serious illness, such as cancer What foods are toxic to amounts of citric acid and es- Raw/undercooked _ meats, or heart failure. Hos; e care also helps family members manage the pra 1 pets? Here is a list of foods to sential oils that, if eaten in sig- eggs and bones: Salmonella details and emotional challenges of caring for a dying loved one. avoid: nificant amounts, can possibly and E. coli can be found in Avocado: Avocados contain cause central nervous system raw meat and eggs and is dan- For questions regarding hospice service or eligibility, contact: persin and can cause vomiting depression. A small amount gerous to both humans and or diarrhea in dogs. Persin can can cause minor upset stom- animals. Avidin is an enzyme Carrie Perry, RN/ Adminsistrator be found in the plant leaves, ach. found in raw eggs that de- bark, skin, seed and the fruit. Those who grow avocados at Coconut and coconut oil: The milk and flesh offresh coconut creases the absorption of bio- tin, which can lead to skin and Pat Welsh, RN/ C oordinator of Patient Care home should keep dogs away contains oils that can cause an coat issues. Raw bones, while from the plants. upset stomach but no other it seems natural to let a dog Some of the most common conditions are: Alcohol: A dog’s brain and serious health effects. How- gnaw on them, can be danger- * Cancer * Failure to Thrive * End Stage Cardiac Disease (' HF) liver are affected by alcohol, ever, coconut water is high in ous due to choking possibili- * End Stage Cerebr ular Di (CV ¢ End Stage Amyotrophic just as it affects humans, but in potassium and shouldn't be ties. Also, bones can splinter Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) * End Stage Pulmonary Disease (COPD) smaller quantities. Ingesting given toa pet. and become lodged in a dog's * End Stage Liver Disease * End Stage Renal Disease * AIDS/HIV beverages and food containing Grapes/raisins: The toxic throat or puncture the diges- + End Stage Neurological Disease such as Parkinson's or Alzheimer’s alcohol can cause vomiting, substance in grapes and rai- tive tract. diarrhea, decreased coordina- sins is unknown but can cause Salt/salty snack foods: Too tion, depression of the cen- kidney failure. much salt can produce exces- Bcarrle Professional, Passionate tral nervous system, tremors, Macadamia nuts: Ingesting sive thirst and urination, and abnormal blood acidity, coma these nuts can cause weak- possibly sodium ion poison- Advance, Attentive... and even death. Yeast dough ness, tremors, depression, ing. 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