10 Years Ago

May 26, 2016

This year’s Relay for Life, an annual fundraiser in support of the American Cancer Society, raised $56,152. Organizer Peggy Carter Seal said nearly 250 walkers participated.

The Woodford County Middle School’s spring production “High School Musical,” played to a large crowd and was a resounding success.

Republican Dan Fister and Democrat incumbent James Kay will face-off in the fall in the 56th Kentucky House District seat following last week’s primaries.

WCHS senior Callie Hicks was the recipient of this year’s C.O. Neel Agricultural Achievement Award at the FFA annual awards banquet.

Dick Brock was honored at a special dinner on his retirement as a long serving member of the board of the Woodford County Habitat for Humanity.

“More Than A Bakery” completed its purchase of 113 acres on Big Sink Road from Camco Properties for $3.1 million, and will soon begin construction of its industrial-scale bakery on the site.

The Lady Jackets continued their march for post-season glory defeating Frankfort in the first round of the District tournament. The baseball team was knocked out of the post-season, losing 6-0 to Franklin County. The WCHS track team advanced nine athletes to the Kentucky AAA Track and Field Championship meet to be held at UK.

25 Years Ago

May 24, 2001

Taylor Manor Nursing Home is celebrating its 50th year of operation in Woodford County, beginning at a residence on South Main Street and in 1959 moving to its newly constructed facility on a 58-acre tract at the end of Berry Avenue.

The Woodford County High School concert and marching bands earned first-place honors and gold ratings at the Heritage Music Festival in Toronto recently.

Craig Stephen Graul, a native of Versailles, has graduated from the Pikeville College School of Osteopathic Medicine.

Heather Nicole Combs of Versailles graduated cum laude May 5 with a bachelor of science degree from Presbyterian College, Clinton, S.C.

Hannah K. Rhodes of Versailles was awarded a bachelor of arts degree in public relations from Harding University, Searcy, Ark., on May 12.

Clay Mattingly, a WCHS senior, is the recipient of a McConnell Scholarship to the University of Louisville.

A dedication ceremony for the new Woodford County Early Childhood Center on South Main Street was held May 15.

Casey Eckert and Lindsey Settles won the regional girls’ tennis doubles championship last Thursday and will advance to the state tourney.

40 Years Ago

May 22, 1986

Queen Elizabeth II begins her stay in Woodford County today as a guest of Will and Sara Farish at Lane’s End Farm. The queen will be greeted by local officials in addition to her hosts when her plane lands at Blue Grass Airport at 4:45 this afternoon. She will attend a Service of Matins at St. John’s Episcopal Church Sunday morning.

Billie Sue Nally, a first grade teacher at Simmons Elementary, was named Teacher of the Year.

Retiring teachers this year include Shirley Macemon, Ruth Ann Cotterill, and Jean Richeson.

The Woodford County Woman’s Club is the recipient of the 1986 Kentucky Human Services Award, presented by the state Cabinet for Human Resources, in recognition of its shoes and coats program for needy children.

A plan to convert Midway College to a four-year institution has been approved by the board of trustees. The decision awaits a market analysis and final approval, which could come next year.

The WCHS girls’ track team won its first-ever regional meet when it nosed out Franklin County Saturday at the University of Kentucky.

In golf, the WCHS girls’ team won the CKC crown.

Jeff Moffett of WCHS has signed to play basketball at Northern Ky. University.