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• YS School Board— District forming a facilities committee

  By Carol SimmonsDecember 27, 2018

  

  At the last school board meeting of 2018, district Superintendent Mario Basora looked ahead to the new year, when the district “will click the reset button” in addressing local school facility needs.

• Polly Ann DeWine

  By YS News Staff

  

  Polly Ann DeWine passed away in San Diego, Calif., on December 17, 2018.

• Mary Willie Johnson Durgans Willett

  By YS News Staff

  

  Mary Willie Johnson Durgans Willett passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family during a majestic sunrise on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018.

• Kenneth Edward Livingston

  By YS News Staff

  

  Kenneth “Kenny” Edward Livingston passed away tragically on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018.

• A clean sweep— Decluttering help is here

  By Gary McBride

  

  As the new year approaches, one of the most common resolutions is to finally “get organized” and simplify your life by simplifying your space.

• Merry and bright— Celebrate traditions of light

  By Lauren ShowsDecember 20, 2018

  

  As each year comes to a close, the village — and the world outside — celebrates a variety of holidays, traditions and rituals, creating a diversity of celebration throughout Yellow Springs during the darkest time of the year. Despite the darkness, through the celebration of Hanukkah, Yule, Christmas and Kwanzaa, villagers take time in December to remember and consider the light — each in their own ways.

• Planning Commission— Home, Inc. apartments not approved

  By Megan Bachman

  

  The large size and tall height of a proposed affordable senior apartment building were the sticking points for Planning Commission this week as it reviewed a zoning application for the project.

• December 20, 2018 Bulldog Sports Round-Up

  By YS News Staff

  

  Bulldog Sports Round-Up — December 20, 2018

• New discussions to start — Finding ways to face race, together

  By Megan Bachman

  

  An adapted model calls for diverse groups of eight to 12 people and a facilitator, who meet in two-hour sessions over six weeks, with a different topic each week, from implicit bias to inequity. National and local statistics will be explored and take-home exercises offer more opportunities to learn. At the model’s heart, however, is sharing stories.

• Village Council— A stronger sanctuary stance

  By Megan Bachman

  

  Council strengthened its public statement as a “Welcoming Community” with the passing of a new resolution at its regular meeting on Dec. 3.