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It’s Time for School & Sports Physicals Schedule yours with your own doctor now.

We encourage you to call your Primary Care Provider to make an appointment for your child’s school/sports physicals. Please call & schedule your appointment.

Neither of the Walk-In Clinics will be doing Kindergarten school physicals or immunizations.

Before coming to the exam, all forms must be completed and signed by a parent if the child is under the age of 18. Immunization records are required for all school physicals.

If your child has a chronic condition, like asthma, they need to see their own physician.

PLEASE NOTE: No immunizations will be given if the walk-in clinics are used for physical exams. Immunizations can be done through your primary care provider.

Walk-In hours (if unable to see your primary provider) M-F 8am - 9pm (for both Midtown Health in Peru & Center for Family Health in Princeton) Again, we encourage you to for an appointment.

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PHOTOGRAPHY BY SCOTT ANDERSON

PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANNETTE BARR

On the cover Landon Moss, 9; Ary Moss, 6; Kaleb Moss, 4, Oglesby. Summer fun will be replaced with new safety rules and regulations in the fall when students return to school. Page 6

Talking to your kids about tough times in America

Illinois Valley Parent

Even if you have to cover your face, there are ways to explain racial strife and turmoil to impressionable (and frightened) young children. Mark Grzybowski vice president of student services at Illinois Valley Community College, said the biggest mistake a parent can make is not talking about current events that unsettle our families. “We don’t want our silence to be interpreted as a sign that it’s not OK to talk about this,” he said. Page 12

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Writers Annette Barr Ali Braboy Kevin Chlum Tom Collins

Tips for children wearing face masks 14 Finding one that’s comfortable is key.

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Area schools are preparing to have kids back in the classroom. Shaun DeFore head of maintenance at Waltham School in Utica, uses an electric fogger machine to disinfect a classroom at Waltham School.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY SCOTT ANDERSON

Schools need parents to be partners in safety measures ‘It’s definitely a team approach’

By Kevin Chlum School officials throughout the Illinois Valley have formed committees with administrators, school nurses, teachers and custodians to go over possible plans.

Mock classrooms have been set out and reconfigured.

Illinois State Board of Education guidelines have been reviewed and questions asked.

Still, with COVID-19 affecting the country, no one is exactly sure what school days will look like when schools are back in session this fall.

All administrators know is

they won’t be the same as previous years.

“Everything is up in the air,” La Salle Elementary superintendent Brian DeBernardi said. “There are still many questions that need to be asked and considerable preparation to be done. I can say probably any plan anybody puts together, that the first day staff and students return, it’ll probably need revisions because what we think is going to happen in a plan might not equate once we get people there and it’s in operation.”

While it’s uncertain what a school day will look like in the fall, there is certainty that it will be significantly different than past years.

“The biggest challenge is not dealing with what they

would consider a normal school day,” Hall High School superintendent Jesse Brandt said. “That mental aspect of not having normalcy and not being in school since March is going to be the biggest hurdle for them to overcome.

“One thing we’ll try to do is let them know as early as possible what it’s going to look like so they can mentally prepare themselves. We’ll talk them through difficult things.

We’ll provide support whether it’s academic or mental health support. We’ll just try to continue to have really good relationships with the kids so they understand we do care about them, we’re here to help them and we’re going to do whatever we can to make it the best experience for them.”

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School administrators agree that parents will play a key role in helping children adjust.

“Our parents have always been great team players,” Waltham superintendent Kristi Eager said.

“It’s definitely a team approach. It can’t just be strictly from the school perspective of it. We need parents more than ever to be our partners in creating a safe environment and giving the students a little bit of normalcy when it comes to education.”

Waltham principal Melanie Lukacsy said it would be beneficial for parents to take an optimistic approach with their children.

“We’d love our parents to take a positive approach in dealing with their children and their return to school,” Lukacsy said. “They should definitely talk to them about some of the new requirements, maybe practice how to put a mask on and take it off so their first time isn’t when they come to school and also remind them that our job at school is to keep them safe just like parents keep them safe at home.”

While some measures to keep students safe — such as face coverings — are easy to implement, others present obstacles for the schools.

A big challenge is maintaining social distance in classrooms both due to size and students’ ingrained habit of closely interacting with their peers.

“Social distancing will be one of the biggest struggles,” Eager said. “They’re kids and regardless if they’re in kindergarten, fifth grade or eighth grade, they get close to one another and they like to sit by each other. The lack of movement compared to what they used to experience in a school day is going to be different for them. “Hopefully, with the technology we have — we use Google platform — it will give kids a little bit of a sense of being able to collaborate virtually.”

DeBernardi noted social distancing might lead to a change in how students are taught, especially at the youngest levels.

“Elementary schools do a lot of group work or center work,” DeBernardi said. “A lot of times students are right next to one another. I don’t see how that’s going to fit in with the guidelines. That center work, especially for early childhood, is one of the key components in their instruction. We have to look at how we can do this a different way.”

Social distancing also creates issues with serving lunch to hundreds of students when only 50 people are permitted in a room at a time as well as in transporting students to and from school.

Brandt said using the secondary gym, auditorium or classrooms are all possible solutions for lunch, while Eager said running dual bus routes arriving 20-30 minutes apart may be an option.

Efficiently screening and getting temperature checks on hundreds of students each morning is a challenge schools face as well as what to do about students or staff showing symptoms of COVID-19 that are also symptoms of the common cold, influenza or allergies.

“We going to do the best we can to give them as normal of a school day as we possibly can,” Eager said. “We ask for patience and understanding.

We’re all in this together.”

A bottle of Lysol disinfectant spray sits on top of a speech room container at Waltham School in Utica.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY SCOTT ANDERSON

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Our pets are family Q&A’s with kids about their pets

By Annette Barr

LANDON MOSS, 9; ARY MOSS, 6; KALEB MOSS, 4, OGLESBY CUBBIE, 9

1. Kaleb said Cubbie likes playing ball and fetching “squishies,” a toy dog bone 2. Cubbie can jump through a hula hoop. Mom and Kaleb taught him that trick with the help of cheese.

3. If Cubbie could talk Ary said he would say “everything.”

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4. Cubbie hates car rides.

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5. His favorite color is Cubbie blue.

1. Best thing about having dogs in the family.

7. Landon said the best part of having Cubbie in his family is “I like when he sleeps with me and cuddling him.”

“I have somebody to snuggle. And I just love adorable, furry animals.”

2. Scout and Ferris can both sit.

3. Their favorite treats are Milk Bones and Frosty Paws (dog ice cream).

4. “They both really love their tummy rubbed.”

5. Ferris is named after the character in the 1986 movie “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”

6. Kaleb said Cubbie’s favorite treat is “cat turds.” Ary said cheese and peanut butter.

8. If Cubbie could talk Kaleb said, “He would say he likes to sniff dog’s wieners. He sniffs them all day.”

9. For Halloween this year Kaleb said Cubbie is going to be a tiger and he will be a lion. Ary said Cubbie never dresses up for Halloween.

10. Kaleb said “When he was a baby he was white!” Cubbie is five years older than Kaleb. Kaleb saw a black and white photo of his dog as a puppy.

Scout is named after a character in Harper Lee’s novel “To Kill A Mockingbird” 6. Speaking of Ferris, “He likes to cuddle. That’s his favorite activity.”

7. Favorite activity with Scout - “I like pulling back her ears and looking at her face. I like to stretch her face like (Millie growls as she gestures pulling her face with both hands.)

She has humongous bug eyes. The biggest eyes I’ve ever seen!”

8. Scout’s favorite color is purple. “She loves that purple hedgehog.”

9. If Ferris could talk he would say, “I wanna be your best friend.”

10. If Scout could talk she would say, “I like eating stuff out of the back yard.”

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BRAELYNN VOGEL, 8 OGLESBY TRIGGER, 4

1. “My brother just named her (Trigger) because she’s very wild.”

2. The best part of having Trigger in the family - “We can play with her a lot, like fetch and a lot of stuff. And we can snuggle with her.”

3. Trigger’s favorite color is pink. She has a cute little pink doggie jacket.

4. Moosie is her favorite toy.

5. Her tricks include spinning, high fives, shakes and jumping.

6. “In the morning she wakes me up. She comes and jumps on the bed. She comes and lays on me.”

7. Trigger’s favorite treat is a special dog potato chip.

8. If Trigger could talk “I think she would probably say she wants food a lot because she’s always begging for food. And I love you, maybe.”

9. “When I get mad at her for going over to the neighbor’s yard I have a little conversation and then she gives me a hug, like when I’m trying to nice talk to her.”

The conversation topic is staying in her own yard.

10. “Whenever she gets riled up she starts running around the table and stuff. And she wants a treat really bad, and she’s all goofed up, she’s like all over the house. And when we tell her to do a move she’s like,’I don’t know what to do. I just want the treat!’”

FELIX SHAPIRO, 7, OGLESBY HARLEY QUINN, 1

1. The best part of having Harley Quinn in the family is “That she lays with me in bed.”

2. If she could talk she would say “That she wanted to play.”

3. Her favorite toy is a cat wand.

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6. “I just pet her on the side and she starts purring,” Felix said of her favorite spot.

7. Conversations with Harley Quinn - “I usually say, ‘Harley what are you doing?’ She just meows.”

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‘You have every right to be afraid’ Talking to your kids about tough times in America

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ou’ve seen the images: Fires, projectiles, police batons and looks of anger and fear. These are bad times in America and you probably wish your children weren’t witnesses to them.

But they did see it. There’s no wishing it away. And it

family. Nevertheless, those same counselors say the best remedy for child anxiety is a direct but calming talk from mom and dad.

Mark Grzybowski, vice president of student services at Illinois Valley Community College, said sweeping the topic under the rug is a temptation to be resisted.

“We don’t want our silence to be interpreted as a sign that it’s not OK to talk about this,” he said.

He and other counselors share tips for how to have the talk you’d rather not have.

1. HAVE A TIMELY DISCUSSION When should you have the talk? The sooner the better, said Vince Brolley, an instructor of law and psychology at IVCC. Parents, he said, should understand that a child’s developing brain is sensitive to fight-flee impulses that can permanently color our outlook.

“At an early age, our fear center is up and roaring,” Brolley said. “It’s powerful and if it gets stimulated there are connections between it and the memory center. As we go How do you explain what’s happening in the world to a through fearchild? Mark Grzybowski vice president of student services ful situations at Illinois Valley Community College, encourages parents we never forto be consoling and comforting, but also honest and direct get them.” with their children.

This is PHOTOGRAPHY BY SCOTT ANDERSON why we learn, at an early age, to fear physical injury or severe weather but also develop phobias. Parents have a window to try to keep the latter at bay. may be time for an honest and consoling chat.

Psychologists and counselors who work with children acknowledge that police brutality, racial discord and rioting are hard to stomach, much less discuss as a

2. YES, IT’S OK TO BE AFRAID Dr. Ginger Brainard is a licensed clinical psychologist and school psychologist with 25 years experience, including eight with the Hygienic Institute in La Salle. She said parents need to let their children express themselves openly and let them admit to being afraid.

“Indeed, it is scary and you have every right to be afraid,” Brainard said. “As a psychologist I am always emphasizing, ‘How you feel is how you feel.’ ” “We try to tell our kids that it’s normal to be anxious and normal to be fearful,” Grzybowski agreed.

“That’s healthy. That’s being attuned to what’s going on.”

Parents should, however, have a followup discussion about what steps will be taken to keep the family safe. Be prepared to discuss basic security measures – e.g., locking the doors at night – while also reminding children there are safeguards to ensure the family’s protection.

3. BE HONEST, BUT DON’T ELABORATE Brolley said there is no benefit to being disingenuous with your children because they will have already intuited your inner feelings.

“If a parent is watching something and their jaw clenches, the tone of their voice changes and their eyes narrow, the child is going to attune to that,” Brolley said. “A lot of this is not conscious, but it still has an Having a tough time explaining national turmoil to your children? Rule No. 1 is to be honest and tell your kids it’s OK to admit to being scared.

“As a psychologist I am always emphasizing, ‘How you feel is how you feel,’” said Dr. Ginger Brainard, a clinical psychologist with the Hygienic Institute in La Salle.

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influence on the child.”

Brainard agreed that parents should be direct and forthright. That said, not everything on TV and in the news demands an explanation. Conversations must be open but also be age-appropriate.

“Answer the questions that they ask and don’t elaborate unless the kids ask more,” Brainard said. “Especially with the younger ones, don’t give them too much information too soon. I think we tend to explain too much and then we lose them.”

4. BE PREPARED TO TALK MORE THAN ONCE Brainard said a one-time chat probably won’t fix everything. Parents should be ready to revisit this topic and should invite their children to talk whenever needed.

“This isn’t an issue that’s going away,” Brainard said.

“We’re sort of in an evolving situation. It’s fine to bring it up. Hopefully, the rioting and the violence are waning, but the need for society to change is just going

how a classmate was mistreated at recess.

“The playgrounds are big battlegrounds sometimes,” she said.

Brolley agreed that parents should consider their children’s age and emotional maturity and to work within those confines. Don’t make them grow up too quickly.

“You can’t push kids through these developmental stages,” he said. “It’s a matter of maturation. And if you push them, if you nudge them, they’ll get frustrated and you’ll get nowhere.”

Why sit down with your kids to discuss the nation’s racial turmoil? It probably bothers them, and you can be sure your kids have picked up on the fact it bothers you. “If a parent is watching something and their jaw clenches, the tone of their voice changes and their eyes narrow, the child is going to attune to that,” said Vince Brolley, an instructor of law and psychology at Illinois Valley Community College. “A lot of this is not conscious, but it still has an influence on the child.”

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to be there.”

Brolley agreed that because these are complex issues, children will only grasp them incrementally.

“Use repetition,” Brolley said. “It’s not just a onetime talk. You’ve got to bring them in, you’ve got to reinforce it, you’ve got to

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5. USE CHILD-FRIENDLY TERMS Brainard said children may not recognize the term “inequality” but they’ll understand it if you tap into their experiences at school.

When explaining racism to children, remind them of

6. GET INVOLVED Grzybowski said at-home talks about inequality will be more meaningful if the kids see you lending a hand.

“Words only go so far,” Grzybowski said. “That’s one reason why I got involved with service activities and we as a family try to do things together, like serving at the food pantry, to show there are opportunities out there and that not everybody is dealt the same hand in life.”

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Jacob Picco, 10, of Cedar Point wears a camouflage printed face mask while at McPhedran Park in Oglesby.

Jacob switched to his Chicago Bears face mask which is a different style than his camo mask.

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Tips for children wearing face masks Finding one that’s comfortable is key

By Ali Braboy hen considering a face mask for children, think W “cute and wearable.”

With Illinois schools returning to in-person learning this fall, masks will be required for children.

“It’s a matter of finding one that’s comfortable for the child, that they’ll be comfortable wearing,” said Janine Sobin, the infection control coordinator at Illinois Valley Community Hospital.

She suggested thinking about a mask that’s “cute and wearable when it comes to children.”

Cloth face coverings/ masks do not replace social distancing, practicing

frequent hand cleaning and staying home when sick, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.

“We’re going to be masking for a long time,” Sobin said.

Illinois will remain in Phase 4 of the state’s “Restore Illinois” plan until a “vaccine, effective and widely, available treatment, or the elimination of new cases over a sustained period of time through herd immunity or other factors.”

The American Academy of Pediatrics provided the following tips: n Children 2 years and up should wear a mask and/ or cloth covering when in spaces where it is not possible to remain 6 feet away

from others.

(Face masks are not recommended for those under 2 years old). n To address the masks for children under three, use simple language to answer questions, such as,”Sometimes people wear masks when they are sick.” For children over three, focus on germs. Explain how some germs are good and bad and the masks help to keep away the bad germs. Both tips can help children understand and be less afraid. n Children who are severely immuno-compromised are encouraged to wear an N95 mask. Families of children at higher risk are encouraged to use a standard surgical mask. Children with

severe cognitive or respiratory impairments may have a hard time tolerating a cloth face covering. For these children, special precautions may be needed. n Place the cloth face covering over the nose and mouth and stretch it from ear to ear. When back inside, avoid touching the front of the face covering by taking it off of the child from behind. n Wash cloth face coverings after each wearing. Remember to wash your hands and your child’s before and after. n Homemade or purchased cloth face coverings are fine for most people to wear. Pleated face coverings with elastic are likely to work best for kids.

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Peru Medical Clinic 920 West St., Suite 117 Phone: 815-223-3500 Mario Cote, MD, FACP Todd Kuzma, PA-C

IVCH CareToday Walk-in Clinic Located next to the lllinois Valley YMCA Phone: 815-780-3855 Hours: Weekdays 9 a.m.– 5 p.m.

Weekends and most holidays 10 a.m.– 4 p.m.

IVCH ENT and Allergy Center 920 West St., Bldg. B, lower level Phone: 815-223-4400 Jennifer Sangston, AuD Angela Vezzetti, PA-C Maher Younes, MD

­­­  € ‚ ‚  �ƒ„…  € † ­­­ �  are open for all your medical

needs during this pandemic.

Sanitizing measures, social distancing and mask requirements are practiced at all of our clinics.

You may continue to see your healthcare provider in person, or if appropriate, you may schedule a telehealth visit via your computer or mobile device. Contact us today.

(L to R): Barbara Tieman, Dana Hoffman, Brittany Lange, and Jacqueline Ma

IVCH Occupational Health 925 West St., (inside IVCH), lower level Phone: 815-780-3202 Deb Tostovarsnik, APN IVCH Sleep Medicine Clinic 925 West St., (inside IVCH), lower level Phone: 815-223-4400 Ioannis Karkatzounis, MD Women’s HealthCare Center 920 West St., Bldg. B Phone: 815-223-2944 OB/GYN Physicians: Ilan Bornstein, MD Anna Bida-Dudan, MD

Dana Hoffman, DNP, CNM Barbara Tieman, CNM, FNP Brittany Lange, CNM Jacqueline Ma, DNP, CNM IVCH Wound and Hyperbaric Center 1403 6th St. Phone: 815-780-3834 Thomas Curry, MD Nicholas Vogelsang, DPM Jay Rosenberg, MD

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IVCH Streator Medical Clinic 104 E. Bridge St. Phone: 815-672-0567 Indra Pal, MD

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provides care at Illinois Valley Orthopedics.

sees patients at the LaSalle Medical Clinic.

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Where to Go for Great Care

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