In my role as pastor I am often asked many pressing and urgent questions, especially by people who are new to the community. One of the most important questions is, "Where's a good place to eat around here?" I don't know if they ask that question because I've been around awhile (in the community over 18 years) or because, at two hundred and plenty pounds, I look like I enjoy a good meal.

Why didn't terrorists make Sept. 11 ten times worse than it was?
By MONROE ROARK
mroark@thecitizennews.com

Enemies of the United States made a major public statement Sept. 11. That was their intention, to a large degree. They wanted us to sit up and take notice.

Teaching children about matches and lighters can save many lives
By Rick Rickerly
Fayette County Fire & Emergency Services

You may have noticed that it's getting harder to light that cigarette. It doesn't have anything to do with smoking restrictions in public buildings. The doctor's advice that smoking cigarettes are bad for your health doesn't faze you.

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