10 Years Ago

March 10, 2016

Fiscal Court passed a tax incentive for “More Than A Bakery” to pay a lower payroll tax, 1.5%, for its planned 310 employees. MTAB is a commercial baker headquartered in Indiana which plans to build a 300,000 square foot facility costing $57.1 million on Big Sink Road. The plant is expected to begin operations in December, 2017.

Donald Trump, a leading candidate for the Republican presidential nomination, won the Kentucky Republican Caucus, including Woodford County. In Kentucky, the winner of the primary to be held in May will win all of Kentucky’s available delegates. Sen. Rand Paul paid all the costs associated with the caucus.

DanceGold, a WCHS student organization, raised $10,032 for the umbrella charity DanceBlue which is affiliated with the University of Kentucky. All of the funds donated go to the Kentucky Children’s Hospital. The WCHS chapter is chaired by Lindsey Carroll and Emma Stone.

The Jack Jouett House Historic Site was recently honored when First Lady Michelle Obama designated the house as one of America’s newest Preserve America Stewards.

William “Bill” Flora, a native and lifelong resident of Versailles, passed away, age 77. Flora’s wife Peggy preceded him in death. He is survived by two daughters, Melinda Parks and Patty Wilder, both of Versailles, five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Bill was retired from Kentucky State government, where he worked in the Parks Department and served for a time as the Deputy Commissioner of the department.

The WCHS boys basketball team’s season ended with a first-round loss in the 11th Region tournament to Henry Clay, 72-41. Following the game, head coach Scott Hundley announced his retirement from coaching after posting a 107-82 record in six seasons which included three District championships

25 Years Ago

March 8, 2001

The new Falling Springs Arts and Recreation Center is expected to open by October of this year.

The search for a new superintendent of Woodford County Schools has been narrowed to four candidates. Woodford’s Assistant Superintendent of Operations Paul Stahler is one of the finalists.

The Versailles City Council has accepted a bid of $406,320 from Stanley Gross for the old Woodford Hotel building at 108-112 North Main Street.

Prominent Woodford County horse breeder Will Farish III, who owns Lane’s End Farm, has been named ambassador to Great Britain by President George W. Bush.

WCHS students Dan Bach, Paul Bach, Matthew Luckett, and Keith Smiley advanced to the state Governor’s Cup competition with top-five finishes in the regional meet Feb. 24.

Clover Bottom Baptist Church is celebrating its bicentennial this year with a number of special activities.

WinStar Farm has purchased an additional 314 acres along Pisgah Pike from James E. Olson in two separate transactions totaling $6,288,600.

The WCHS Lady Jackets won their second district title in the last three years with victories over Frankfort and Western Hills.

40 Years Ago

March 6, 1986

Both state Rep. Joe Barrows (56th District) and state Sen. Ed Ford (30th District) are running for reelection without opposition.

Former Gov. A.B. Chandler endorsed Lexington businessman Wallace Wilkinson Tuesday for the 1987 Democratic nomination for governor.

The Versailles City Council has agreed to consider renaming a street in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Joseph A. Lehman, 77, a member of one of Midway’s most prominent families and a partner in the widely known D. Lehman & Son store, died Feb. 26 at the store.

Lisa Hahn, formerly of Versailles, has been promoted to personnel director for Foodtown Grocery Stores, based in Lexington.

Betty Bright, Sarah Reilly and Jean Richeson of Midway returned last Thursday after a vacation in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Peter Fisher of Midway has qualified for the NAIA Championship in the l00 butterfly and 200 butterfly, as well as the 50 freestyle. Fisher, a student at Transylvania University, is in Spokane, Wash., this week for the event.

The Woodford County High School Yellow Jackets finished the regular basketball season with an 18-5 record. The Lady Jackets lost in the first round of the district tournament and finished with a 17-6 record.