Junction City

Jesse Johnson has been appointed to the vacant position on the Boyle County Board of Education by Kentucky Commissioner of Education Terry Holiday. Johnson is a Boyle native and a 2002 graduate of Boyle County High School. He continued his education at the University of Kentucky, from where he graduated in 2006. He was officially sworn in on May 2, attending a working session that night. However, May 16 was the first official school board meeting for Johnson, who said it went well.

JUNCTION CITY - Questions arose about the city's fire hydrants durings Tuesday's Junction City Council meeting. Councilman Kenny Baldwin questioned the location of hydrants in the city, especially those with stronger water lines. According to councilman and former fire chief Jimmy Gipson, some places were difficult to put in hydrants and some hydrants were on the ends of lines, causing the pressure to be lessened.  In some locations, hydrants need to be added. Gipson said the number of houses to hydrants was to be three houses to 600 feet of water line.

HUSTONVILLE - Mayor David Peyton primed the pump for a significant increase in water rates Tuesday night, hinting that keeping the city's water department afloat is key to the very survival of the small Lincoln County town. City Council did not vote on a rate increase for its 1,860 water customers, but discussion of the idea took up the bulk of Tuesday's meeting. Peyton said afterward that he plans to propose a rate hike around 20 percent at next month's meeting and wanted council members and residents to have a chance to think about it before a vote is called.

Mary Wanda Davis , 64, of Danville, died Sunday. Arrangements are pending at Stith Funeral Home, Danville. Sam B. Dexter , 84, died Sunday. Arrangements are pending at Preston-Pruitt Funeral Home, Danville. Leonard Jones , 57, of Liberty, died Sunday. Arrangements are pending at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, Liberty. Charles H. Preston , 76, died Sunday. Arrangements are pending at Preston-Pruitt Funeral Home, Danville. Paula Smallwood , 71, of Junction City, died Sunday.

BOYLE DISTRICT COURT Cases handled recently in Boyle District Court, listed by name, charge, fine and jail sentence, where applicable, include the following. Court costs also were assessed in most cases. Ages and addresses are listed if available. Judge Jeff Dotson presiding Sean James Ganem, 42, Perryville, driving under the influence of intoxicants, $375, five days, credit for five days served, license suspended 120 days; driving on suspended license, amended to no driver's license, 20 days, credit for 20 days served; speeding 16 mph over limit, no insurance card and possession of open alcohol container in vehicle, all dismissed; two counts of contempt of court, revoke probation, to run concurrently with state time; non-payment of fines, dismissed.

Clarification Tina Michelle Hogue Morris, 42, of 335 Pope Road, has asked the newspaper to clarify that she is not the same Tina Michelle Hogue, of Junction City, who appeared in the Boyle County public record Sunday. Wellness center to offer boot camp McDowell Wellness Center is offering sessions of its popular boot camp to get individuals in shape while losing weight. A morning boot camp began on Monday, and will meet from 5:20-6:20 a.m. each Monday, Wednesday and Friday.  A women's only boot camp specifically designed to help overweight women get in shape while losing weight will begin Monday, meeting from 7:30-8:30 p.m. At the initial class, participants will weigh, check their body-fat percentage and take body measurements.

JUNCTION CITY - An old restaurant has received a new breath of life. The former Lovett's Family Restaurant now is home to Big Butts too BBQ. Owned by Thad Rich and Jordan Hardwick, the restaurant first opened April 9 and has gotten a “pretty good response,” according to Hardwick. “We've had some that are coming in every day, a few coming in saying they are already addicted to it,” Hardwick said. The secret to the barbecue, according to Rich, who is the main cook at the restaurant, is the time it takes to cook the meat, which varies but requires a slow process.

BOYLE Deeds filed recently in the office of Boyle County Clerk Trille Bottom include: Robert and Cheryl Sinkhorn to Joseph E. and Jessica Conder, 12.446 acres in Boyle County, $140,000. PNC Bank National Association and Ella Mae Dexter, through J. Thomas Hensley, master commissioner, to Federal National Mortgage Association, property on West Broadway, $80,000. Jason R. and Wendy Bradshaw to Linda L. Bradshaw, property on Mock's Creek Drive, $130,000. Fifth Row Properties LLC to SelfRefind Property Management LLC, property on Fourth Street, $100,000.

U.S. Saylor, 86, of Stanford, passed away Wednesday, April 3, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville.  Born May 9, 1926, U.S. was a son of the late John and Lettie Hoskins Saylor. He was retired from the United States Army and a member of Crab Orchard Church of Christ.  Survivors include his wife of 59 years, M. Gladys Saylor; one daughter, Diana (Tom) Boots of Junction City; one sister, Alice Slone; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were April 8 at Spurlin Funeral Home  in Stanford, with Evangelist Mark Raulerson officiating.