Sites recommended for sewage plant

        FORT WRIGHT — The Sanitation District board of directors now has the recommendation for the location of the new Eastern Region (Campbell County) sewage treatment plant, but the district won't say where the site is until next month.

        A site selection committee made its recommendation to the board Tuesday in an executive session. The executive session was called because the issue deals with property acquisition that could affect the selling price of the land, exempting it from state open meetings regulations.

        Three of the four sites are located in the Twelve Mile Creek area; the other is adjacent to the site of the current treatment plant at Alexandria.

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        District officials have said the Alexandria site would probably be more costly than the other three sites but have not ruled it out.

        One of the Twelve Mile Creek sites is near the mouth of the creek, where it empties into the Ohio River off Ky. 8. That location is in the flood plain, however, which would add considerable expense to construction of a treatment plant, according to the Sanitation District.
       

Dog walk slated for Devou Park

        COVINGTON — Dog owners and their pets can enjoy the fall colors of Devou Park on Saturday while participating in the second annual Dawdle & Dash Dog Walk.

        The two-mile event intended to raise money for the Humane Society of Kentucky begins at 11 a.m. Registration will begin an hour before.

        Pledge money of at least $15 will be due at the registration table. Money will go toward the humane society's continuing efforts to prevent animal cruelty, raise awareness about proper pet care, build a regional animal shelter and reduce overpopulation through spaying and neutering assistance and education.

        Those interested in participating must bring proof that their dogs have been vaccinated for rabies. Pets must be leashed at all times. Owners can enter no more than two dogs, which must be at least 6 months old.

        After the walk, participants can peruse vendor booths and enjoy Chris Collier's alternative and folk music.

        For more information, check the humane society's Web site, www.hsky.org, or call (859) 342-4759.
       

Westwood, Henson agree to debate

        COVINGTON — Candidates in Kenton County's 23rd District state Senate race — Republican incumbent Jack Westwood of Erlanger and Independence Democrat Jaimie Henson — have agreed to debate.

        The debate will be Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. at the Ninth Street Baptist Church, 231 E. Ninth St. in Covington. The candidates will take questions from reporters and members of the public, who are invited to attend.

        Transportation is available for senior citizens, but they must call 431-1388 or 441-5348 by noon Oct. 18.

        The debate is being sponsored by Political Involvement Association, a subsidiary of Offering Assistance, Subsistence, Information & Support Inc. (OASIS), a nonprofit voter information group affiliated with Ninth Street Baptist Church.

        The 23rd Senate District covers Covington, Bromley, Elsmere, Erlanger, Fort Wright, Independence, Latonia Lakes, Ludlow, Morning View, Park Hills, Piner, Taylor Mill, Visalia and most of southern Kenton County.
       

Chinese cooking classes offered

        FORT MITCHELL — Oriental Wok owner Mike Wong and his executive chef are conducting two Chinese cuisine cooking classes, Oct. 24-25, at the restaurant on Buttermilk Pike.

        The classes include step-by-step recipes and special Chinese cooking techniques, along with a three-course dinner. The Oct. 25 class also includes a beer tasting conducted by local beer and brewery experts.

        Cost of the Oct. 24 class and dinner, from 6-8 p.m, is $25 per person. The Oct. 25 session, from 6-8:30 p.m., is $30 per person. Reservations: (859) 331-3000.
       

4 police recruits near end of training

        RICHMOND, Ky. — Four police recruits who committed to four years of law enforcement work in exchange for a college education will finish training Friday.

        They make up the second class of the federally funded Kentucky Police Corps.

        The recruits, and communities to which they have been committed:

        • Travis Begley, Campbellsville Police Department, graduate of Lindsey Wilson College.

        • Nicole Sears, Russellville Police Department; Western Kentucky University.

        • Nathan Craig, Woodford County Police Department; Eastern Kentucky University.

        • James Miller, Grant County sheriff's office; Eastern Kentucky University.
       

Teen charged with murdering mother

        SANDY HOOK, Ky. — A Wolfe County woman reported missing last week was found in a shallow grave near her home and her son was charged with murder, Kentucky State Police said.

        Marsha Oliver, 44, of Brown Ridge was reported missing Oct. 5 by her 18-year-old son, Nathaniel Adkins. After her partially buried body was found Monday off Ky. 32, her son was arrested, police said.

        Mr. Adkins also was charged with possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and prescription drugs not in their proper containers.
       

$3M career center is dedicated

        LEXINGTON — The $3 million James W. Stuckert Career Center was dedicated on Tuesday.

        The 14,000-square-foot building will house 15 interview rooms, meeting rooms, student computer work stations and a career library.

        Mr. Stuckert is chairman and chief executive officer of Hilliard Lyons and chairman of UK's national $600 million fund-raising campaign.
       

ATV mishap kills man, hurts wife

        MOREHEAD, Ky. — An all-terrain-vehicle accident on private property in Wolfe County resulted in the death of a 61-year-old man, Kentucky State Police said.

        Virgil Patrick of Edgerton, Ohio, was pronounced dead Monday at the Morgan County Appalachian Regional Hospital.

        His wife, Phyllis, was injured when the vehicle flipped off Ky. 1094. She was in good condition Tuesday at the University of Kentucky Hospital.
       
       

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