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SEPTEMBER 17-23, 2014 UCW 15 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM POLITICS POLITICS 128 S. King St. Fayetteville, NC 28301 (910) 321- ROCK www.therockshoplive.com Photo credit: Raul Rubiera.com appointment, while new patients wait up to 83 days to be seen. To better meet the needs of veterans in the area, the VA is ex- panding its local clinics and building a new facility. Additionally, it is also looking to build a new rehab center. All of this expansion, will, of course, result in the hiring of new providers, who hope- fully can help alleviate the wait for appointments. Fayetteville residents, veterans are keeping a close eye on the situation. You can bet this is one scandal that won't quietly fade into the woodwork. Best Use of Local Tax Dollars Education and Libraries Education and libraries go hand-in-hand. While the Cumberland County Schools are doing an amazing job in educat- ing local children, as noted by national awards received by the system, our libraries do an outstanding job in providing resourc- es to help them further their understanding of topics they are studying in school. Beyond that, the library offers tremendous assets not only to school-aged children but also for adults. The Cumberland County Public Library & Information Cen- ter plays a critical role in economic development. It provides valuable services to people looking for employment and job skills enhancement, and guides those pursuing educa- tional advancement. The library's Job & Career Resource Centers provide help with career exploration, filling out applications, resumes, interview tips, starting a business, grant opportu- nities and much more. Resources for the mili- tary include how to apply military experience in transitioning to the civil- ian work force, along with spousal employment assistance. Additionally, like the schools, the library plays a key role in enhancing the life of our citizens through its many and varied programs that range from storytelling festivals, creative writing workshops, author visits and even music programs that range from classical to Bluegrass. Most importantly, for the citizens of Cumberland County, all of these resources are free! Visit any of the eight library locations and find out for yourself how they are changing lives and build- ing communities. When you put these two essential organizations together and look at their wide reach and impact, it's easy to see why they were voted The Best Use of Local Tax Dollars! Thank You for Voting Us BEST FUNERAL HOME Serving the Fayetteville Community for 114 Years Rogers & Breece F U N E R A L H O M E Our Family Serving Your Family Since 1898 500 Ramsey St. 910.483.2191 RogersandBreece.com