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COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2019 | 3A Community News 90by30 kicks off 2019 ‘Roots of Empathy’ program Friday, Oct. 4, is the deadline for families to participate in the interna- tionally known Roots of Empathy program in Lane County. Eligible families have babies between two and four months of age. Roots of Empathy is an elementary-school based program that pairs a local family (with a newborn) with a first or second-grade classroom for an entire school year. The program is designed to develop em- pathy in young children and has been shown to in- crease pro-social behaviors and reduce aggressive be- haviors — including bully- ing — in the children who participate compared to peers. Children first devel- op empathy with the infant, then with each other, and ultimately, with the wider world around them. 90by30’s Roots of Empa- thy program piloted in 19 classrooms in the 2018-19 school year; “tiny teachers” and their families will again participate in the program at Harrison and London el- ementary schools this fall. Roots of Empathy class- rooms can be found in 14 countries around the world — Lane County is only the seventh approved location to implement this program in the U.S “We believe, and the ev- idence shows, that if chil- dren develop the capacity for empathy in their ear- ly years, they are unlike- ly to be bullies or cause harm through harass- ment or abuse to others as they mature,” said Phyl- lis Barkhurst, director of 90by30. “We are excited to add this program to Lane County as a commitment to the long view — empa- thetic children of today be- come compassionate adults tomorrow.” “The Roots of Empathy program has been such a positive experience for all of us, and we are so excit- ed to be a part of the pio- neering efforts here in our community,” said Brittany Hornung, parent of a Lane County “tiny teacher” this past school year. When asked about her experience as a Roots of Empathy family, Kelly Pelroy said, “Every time I would leave (the class- room) and walk down the hallway, I just couldn’t stop smiling. It filled me up for the next month, until we went back.” To make this program work in 30 classrooms this fall, 90by30 needs more ba- bies born between June 1 and Aug. 15 to participate in classrooms with a par- ent or guardian. Interest- ed families should contact Sara Loveless, Lane Coun- ty Coordinator, at saraL@ 90by30.com 90by30 is a child abuse prevention initiative housed in the University of Oregon’s Center for the Prevention of Abuse and Neglect. It aims to reduce child abuse in Lane County by 90 percent by 2030 with a combination of commu- nity-driven, research-based prevention strategies picked by the residents of each Lane County region. More information about 90by30 is available at www. 90by30.com. Elkton raises its glasses to Oktoberfest COURTESY PHOTOS Last Saturday, Elkton hosted its annual Oktoberfest with live music, family-friendly activities, Scandanavian- style food, wine and, of course, beer. All proceeds benefitted ECEC’s education programs. Sunnydale Grange Bingo Nights begin next week Sunnydale Grange No. 877 bingo nights begin in October and runs through June every year. Bingo night is on the first Monday of each month un- less there is a holiday. Bingo is from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Sunnydale Grange, hall located about five miles west of Drain on Highway 38. Traditional and special games with special cash prizes are included in the base bingo pack for $8, which includes a final spe- cial game prize of $25. Net proceeds from the bingo night fund a scholar- ship for a graduating senior from both Yoncalla and Drain high schools. Daubers and refresh- ments are available, and the Grange is wheelchair acces- sible. The first bingo night will be Monday, Oct. 7. For more information call 541-942-4732. In Honor of All Veterans The Cottage Grove Sentinel is preparing to publish its “Honoring our Heroes” a special section devoted to all military veterans who are Cottage Grove-area residents or have a connection to this area. If you are interested in sharing your military story in the annual Veterans Day publication, or in updating information that we have published previously, please complete the form below and submit it to the Cottage Grove Sentinel. Service photographs are also welcome. Submit forms and photos (preferably) by e-mail to gmanly@ cgsentinel.com; or by mail to Cottage Grove Sentinel, Attn: Gary Manly, PO Box 35, Cottage Grove, OR 97424; or drop forms off at the Cottage Grove Sentinel, 116 N. 6th Street, Cottage Grove. Please be sure that all materials are carefully labeled with your name and phone number. ALL FORMS AND PHOTOGRAPHS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY OCTOBER 30, 2019. Thank you for participating in this project to remember and honor our veterans. 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