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Author: Pete Koutoulas
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Early voting in Kentucky’s primary starts today; here’s everything you need to know
Early voting for the Kentucky primary elections is underway starting today. Election day is May 21, but thanks to recent changes in Kentucky's voting laws (thanks to the efforts of KY Secretary of State Michael Adams and Governor Andy Beshear), voters now have the option of voting early. In Clark County, so-called "no-excuse absentee" ballots…
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Mason McCord: “Say It’s Here, Where Our Pieces Fall in Place”
Mason McCord is a Winchester local, friend, son, husband, nature enjoyer, music listener, and son writer. Mason was one of our local storytellers at the 2023 Voices of Winchester: A Night of Storytelling event.
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Get ‘Inked’ in Winchester . . . underground!
From a young age, Ashlee Horsley's passion for art was evident, even at the tender age of seven. “My grandmother was a painter, and she always watched Bob Ross in the mornings. She taught me how to paint, but I was always very insecure about my art.” Ashlee grew up in Portsmouth, Ohio, and moved…
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Anne Hall: “The Diamond Button and a Little Rooster”
Anne Hall has told stories at different schools and community events. Most recently, however, Anne has told stories primarily to her students at Shearer Elementary School, where she has been the librarian for the last 21 years. She prefers to tell folk tales for general audiences. Anne was one of our local storytellers at the…
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Mason Rhodus: Hope
Mason Rhodus, a native of Central Kentucky, has called Winchester his home for 13 years. After relocating with his husband Jeffery Hale, the couple decided to make their dreams come true by opening a retail shop. At Mason on Main in downtown Winchester, He shares his love for antiques, art, and his colorful personality. Community…
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Remembering Bernard Fraley: “how to live among my brothers and sisters”
We lost a dear member of the WinCity Voices family recently. Bernard Fraley Jr. passed away on Tuesday. Bern was one of our original contributors at WinCity Voices. His poetry and prose delighted us for nearly three years. He had a unique insight into the human condition and our connection to fellow creatures and all…
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Jim Trimble: “ON AIR with Claude”
Jim Trimble, an ordained priest, served Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Winchester for over five years. Before serving other churches in Kentucky and South Carolina, he worked at public radio stations as producer, host, and director. His belief in giving people space to share their stories breaks down barriers, unites hearts, and grows communities. Jim recently…
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Winchester . . . “the definition of small-town America”
In our latest Voices of Winchester podcast, I sat down with Adam Kidd to discuss the past, present, and future of downtown Winchester. We talked about the restoration of downtown buildings, the high-side renovation project, the problem of the lack of affordable housing in Winchester, the vision of former city manager Mike Flynn, Adam’s vision…
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Nancy Gift: “My Dad and David, too”
Nancy Gift is a former Winchester resident and professor of sustainability at Berea College. She is married to Jim Trimble, a mom to Emily and Hazel, and a stepmom to Riley. She’s the author of “A Weed by Any Other Name” and “Good Weed, Bad Weed,” as well as a textbook. Nancy and Jim recently…
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Paschal Baute: “A Short, Scary Story that Kids will Love”
Paschal Baute, 94, has had an amazing journey in life. In his youth, he was a boxer and long-distance runner who served in the military for 24 years in multiple branches. He answered God’s call by serving as a Benedictine monk for 16 years. After deciding to leave the monastery, he married and spent 40…