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says can't deny hog operations Divine design St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church begins its biggest renovation El in 70 year's. 20 people spoke against the farms during a public meeting Thursday in the second-floor courtroom of the Fulton County Courthouse. Many asked the fiscal court to reconsider granting permits, but Fulton. County Attorney Rick Major said the court has no authority as long as farmers meet permit guidelines.

"We don't have the discretion to stop that," said Major, who noted his home is near a proposed hog farm. "And it's not going to happen." Lee Dew of Owensboro, who handles water-related issues in Please see FULT0N12A Residents at a public meeting oppose the large-scale farms, but farmers who meet permit guidelines may be approved. By Joe Walker Sun Business Editor HICKMAN, Ky. Contract, hog operations appear headed for Fulton County despite growing opposition from residents and at least two environmental groups that suggest they may file suit to try to block the efforts. In a crowd of about 100; nearly A BARKLEY THIELEMANThe Sun Many oppose contract hog operations: The topic of hog farms draws a crowd in the Fulton County Courthouse.

Baby's rhythm Adoptive Bouncing Bush pushes Social Security plan your baby in time with a beat stimu parents kids like In Hopkinsville among supporters, the president says changes are needed as baby boomers begin to retire. big party lates sensory development, study finds. Dale's health Court case exhibits provide a glimpse of Dale Earnhardt's health, finances. By Ryan Lenz Associated Press HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. President Bush touted plans to overhaul Social Security on Thursday in a corner of Kentucky with an older population and historically Democratic political leanings but with a conservative bent.

In. a speech to supporters. Bush said the changes are needed as the baby boom generation begins to retire and leaves fewer workers to support Social Security. In 1950, there were about 16 workers for every retiree. Now the gap is three workers per retiree, he said.

"You've got a lot of people getting ready to retire, who will be living longer, drawing greater benefits with fewer people paying into the system," Bush said to a crowd of more than 1,000 at h.e Please see BUSH 1 OA FORECAST Today: Clouds breaking for some sun. Tonight: Partly cloudy with a t-storm in spots late. Associated Press Sharing a laugh: President Bush listens to Cecil Ferrell, 86, founder and owner of Ferrell's Hamburgers in Hopkinsville. Today The McCracken celebration is Family Court Judge Cynthia Sanderson's idea of marking Kentucky Adoption Week: By Shelley Byrne The Paducah Sun Two-year-old Madison Engler apparently doesn't like listening to speeches. As McCracken County Executive Danny Orazine tried to present Family Court Judge Cynthia Sanderson with an award at the Adoption Day Celebration on Thursday, Madison found a big, orange balloon on the floor and gave it a hefty squeeze The room full of about 100 adoptive parents and children jumped at the sudden pop.

"It's hectic, her and the other five all day long," said Madison's grandfather, Randy Clark, after breaking a sweat catching up with her. Clark has five adopted children as well as Madison's mother, his foster daughter. At times, coordinator Earlie Fugate found it hard to talk over the crowd at Washington Street Baptist Church; even with a microphone. The sounds of children's laughter and hurried jabbering mingled with adult conversation as children rushed about, picking a free teddy bear, getting their faces painted, taking a balloon from a firefighter, munching on popcorn and Dippin' Dots, and playing games. Sanderson was in the middle of it all, guarding a stuffed moose and multicolored pastel bear.

"I'm holding on to them for two boys who wanted to go play," she said. 1 Sanderson came up with the idea for the celebration, sponsored by the family court and held in conjunction with Kentucky tion Week. "I thought it would be wonderful to bring together a lot of children who have been adopted and have a Please see ADOFTIYI 12A Kuttawa native traveled with Ray Charles dex 6A Business ES Classified S3 Comics 4S Deaths Editorial 43 TV Listings 2A Lottery St. Barbecue, games, rides, prizes and live entertainment will be part of the free festival. Proceeds will benefit the Hotel Metropolitan Project.

Wade left Kuttawa at age 17 to join the U.S. Air Force. He eventually moved to Louisville, St. Louis He took me all over the world to 22 countries. Roy "Duke' Wade and Buffalo, before settling in Pittsburgh.

"I got to know Fats Domino really well," Wade said. "I would ride around with him in his car when he came to town." Wade met rhythm-and-blues singer Ruth Brown through his friendship with Domino and she asked him to be her road manager. "I traveled all over with her," Wade Please see KUTTAWA 12A Roy 'Duke' Wade says he was Ray Charles' road manager for a while, and Charles taught him the business: By Angle Kinsey The Paducah Sun Roy "Duke" Wade has traveled around the world and worked with musicians such as the late Ray Charles since he left his hometown of Kuttawa almost 60 years ago. Wade, 75, who lives on Long Island, N.Y., has returned to his roots this weekend. Wade will receive a key to the city of Kuttawa during a homecoming celebration at 6 tonight at the Kuttawa Center.

The festivities will include music by the Bruce Morrison Blues Band. On Saturday. Wade will be the special guest at the fifth annual Heritage Festival ill Paducah. The festival, sponsored by the Upper Town Heritage Foundation, will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

at 300 S. 7th mmt LANCE DENNEETh. Sun Coming to Paducah, Kuttawa: Boy 'Duke' Wade win be honored this weekend in Kuttawa and Paducah..