Smyrna, Rhodes, Colophon, Salamis, Chios, Argos, Athens--these seven cities contend as to being the birthplace of the illustrious Homer. [Lat., Smyrna, Rhodos, Colophon, Salamis, Chios, Argos, Athenae, Hae septem certant de stirpe insignis Homeri.]

I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die.

(John 11:25-26)

Unfortunately, times are changing, our cities are changing.

These types of retail businesses are not what most cities seek for their front door along the interstate. But as long as the federal courts provide them substantial protection to operate on First Amendment grounds, these businesses can locate in virtually any community.

We're one of the most solvent cities in the state.

This pipes-and-drums platoon is 35 strong, and we are touring about 70 cities in three months.