The Woodford Sun

12/28/2025

WOODFORD COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY celebrated its 44th house dedication on Saturday, Dec. 20. Over 50 volunteers, community leaders and guests welcomed the homeowners to the Woodford Habitat family. Pictured from left, Judge-Executive James Kay, family members Aiden White, Graci Becker and Belinda Beasley, Kentucky Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Mary Shearer and Shianna White. (Photo by Sioux Finney)

12/27/2025

CHANUKAH WAS CELEBRATED by Rebbe Shlomo Litvin at Versailles City Hall on Dec. 17. Versailles Mayor Laura Dake hosted the event. (Photo by Scott White)

12/26/2025

MENTORS AND MEALS STAR Mentors of the Month for December are Harper Beasley and Will Goode. These Woodford County High School seniors are exemplary mentors and went “above and beyond” by helping raise over $3,000 for M&Ms Blue Grass Gives Day on “Giving Tuesday.” From left, Harper Beasley, M&M Executive Director Lisa Johnson and Will Goode. (Photo submitted)

12/25/2025

12/24/2025

ELIJAH DANFORD of Versailles earned the rank of Eagle Scout, awarded at a Court of Honor ceremony on Dec. 20. Elijah is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 14 and is a junior at Lexington Catholic High School. For his Eagle project, Elijah repaired and repainted five arbors and 25 benches to restore and improve the outdoor space for the residents and staff at Taylor Manor Nursing Home. The project took multiple weekends to complete, with over 300 hours of work. (Photo submitted)

12/24/2025

STATE SENATOR AMANDA MAYS BLEDSOE, who represents Woodford County, attended a Legislative Breakfast in November, along with Versailles Mayor Laura Dake. Students from all seven county schools presented examples of their work to state legislators at the breakfast to demonstrate the effectiveness of the “Portrait of A Learner” program. More in this week’s Sun. (Photo by Katherine Rannenberg)

12/22/2025

NATIONAL WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA was held last Saturday, Dec. 13, at National Cemeteries across the country, including Camp Nelson National Cemetery in Jessamine County, where many Woodford County veterans rest. The wreaths are laid at the graves of fallen soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen and airwomen in ceremonies throughout the country. Alyssa Gullery, a Navy veteran and Woodford County High School graduate, and her daughter, Wrenlee, volunteered to lay wreaths. “It was an honor and a privilege to do this, and as a fellow veteran, I loved being able to start a Christmas tradition with my family that will stay with them for a lifetime,” said Gullery. “In a season of receiving, it’s important to teach our children what it feels like to give and be a part of something bigger than themselves. Next year, my veteran husband and my son will be joining us.” (Photo submitted)

12/21/2025

WOODFORD COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL’S annual book fair was a collaboration with the school library and A Likely Story, a Midway book store owned and operated by Ashlee and Annie Denington. Students, teachers and staff enjoyed shopping at the fair. From left, Emerson Probus, Amelia Miller, Abigail Borth and Lilli Ward. (Photo by Faith Ann Davis)

12/21/2025

THE MASON’S Buford-Landmark Lodge No. 41 held its annual holiday meal and widows’ recognition night on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, where they presented a $12,000 check to the Woodford County School’s Family Resource Center. The money was raised from the annual charity golf scramble. Pictured from left are Deann Watts, Zoe Zamora, Jeremy Kifer, Terrie Hundley and WCPS Superintendent Lori Jones. (Photo by David Paul)

12/20/2025

SCHOOL LEADERS, including Woodford County Public Schools Superintendent Lori Jones and school principals, participated in a “Coffee with the Chamber” event at the Woodford County Library on Dec. 9. Pictured, from left, are Northside Elementary Principal Robin Taylor, Southside Elementary Principal Paige Samples, WCMS Principal Rebecca Preston and Huntertown Principal Ryan Wilson. (Photo by Bob Vlach)

12/18/2025

Great time at the WCHS Winter Voice Recital this evening. Congrats to Bella Floyd, Jacob Head, Claire Adkins, Marlee Mays and Gabriel Resinger on their terrific performances. Photos by Bill Caine.

12/18/2025

ARLENE CRABTREE, an engineering teacher at Woodford County High School, was recognized by the Woodford County Board of Education on Tuesday, Dec. 16. Crabtree’s engineering program at WCHS was recently honored by the Kentucky Engineering Technology Education Association as its High School Program of the Year. Director of Technology Josh Rayburn described Crabtree as “not just an engineering teacher, but an educator at heart.” Pictured, from left, are BOE members Sherry Springate and KT Gould, BOE Chair Adam Brickler, Crabtree, BOE member Sarah McCoun, BOE Vice Chair Ambrose Wilson and schools Superintendent Lori Jones. (Photo by Bob Vlach)