New unified soccer club launches in Clark County
A new, unified youth soccer organization is launching in Clark County as Winchester Soccer Club consolidates the county’s previously separate soccer programs. Organizers say the move is intended to improve transparency, streamline player development, and strengthen community involvement.
Jacob Varner, president of the newly formed Winchester Soccer Club, spoke with WinCity Voices in a recent telephone interview.
“One of our main focuses...
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Donations sought for Project Graduation
Project Graduation is a nationwide program designed to prevent needless tragedy that occurs annually in our communities. Traditionally, the hours following graduation find our young people vulnerable to drug and alcohol abuse as they celebrate their transition into adult life. Unfortunately, the past has proven that many young people will die or become disabled as a result of the evening’s celebrations.
Jeff’s Playlist: ‘Rust Never Sleeps’
There are some weird lyrics on this album, but I certainly love all the tunes. Neil Young is unlike all others; you gotta love him. Give this one a listen — or two — and I think you’ll agree.
Why there are no unicorns around anymore
We can’t vouch for the veracity of Chuck Witt’s retelling of the story of Noah’s Ark (pretty sure Chuck was not around then), but it certainly is an interesting read. And it possibly answers the age-old question: Where have all the unicorns gone?
County accepting opioid settlement proposals through April 30
The Clark County Fiscal Court has announced the opening of a Request for Proposals (RFP) process for organizations seeking funding through the County’s opioid settlement allocation. The funding is intended to support programs that prevent and address the ongoing impacts of opioid addiction and drug overdose across Clark County.
The goal of the funding opportunity is to serve residents of Clark County through the development, implementation, enhancement, or expansion of evidence-based strategies and promising practices that...
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Reel Classics: ‘School of Rock’
Today’s Reel Classic takes us back to the year 2003, where we first entered into the School of Rock. Our teacher, Dewey Finn (Jack Black), is an unemployed musician who was recently booted from his band, No Vacancy, and is staying with his best friend, Ned Schneebly (Mike White). Ned once had dreams of being a rock star, but has settled into the role of being a substitute teacher. Also sharing the apartment is Ned’s girlfriend, Patty Di Marco (Sarah Silverman). She sees Dewey more as a leech and is constantly trying to get Ned to throw Dewey out. Dewey...
A silence that isn’t peace
There are moments when the quiet feels louder than shouting.
Lately, I have been listening to that quiet.
I live in a small town. I sit in social groups, committees, and auditoriums. I stand in line at the grocery store and make polite conversation about the weather. And underneath all of it — underneath the casseroles and committee meetings and Friday night lights — there is something else humming.
It is not hysteria.
It is not drama.
It is not politics.
It is rage.
Not the loud, breaking-windows kind. The deep, Appalachian kind. The kind that settles low in a woman’s bones and waits.
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