Up and Coming Weekly is a weekly publication in Fayetteville, NC and Fort Bragg, NC area offering local news, views, arts, entertainment and community event and business information.
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STAFF bbowman@upandcomingweekly.com PUBLISHER Bill Bowman editor@upandcomingweekly.com ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Janice Burton stephanie@upandcomingweekly.com MARKETING/SALES ASSOCIATE EDITOR Stephanie Crider beverly@upandcomingweekly.com kristy@upandcomingweekly.com Beverly Pone Linda McAlister Brown ltmcmd01@aol.com Kristy Sykes OFFICE & DISTRIBUTION MANAGER Laurel Handforth officemanager@ upandcomingweekly.com accounting@upandcomingweekly.com Paulette Reinhardt ACCOUNTING art@upandcomingweekly.com GRAPHIC DESIGNER Alicia Miller CONTRIBUTING WRITERS D.G. Mar tin, Pitt Dick ey, Margaret Dickson, John Hood, Erinn Crider, Karen Poppele, www.upandcomingweekly.com 208 Rowan Street P.O. Box 53461 Heather Griffi ths ––––––––––– Up & Coming Weekly Fayetteville, NC 28305 PHONE: (910) 484-6200 FAX: (910) 484-9218 Up & Coming Weekly is a "Quality of Life" publication with local features, news and infor- mation on what's happening in and around the Fayetteville/Cumberland County community. Up & Coming Weekly is published weekly on Wednesdays. Up & Coming Weekly welcomes manuscripts, photographs and artwork for publication consideration, but assumes no responsibility for them. We cannot accept responsibility for the return of unsolicited manuscripts or material. Opinions expressed by contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of the publisher. The publisher reserves the right to edit or reject copy submitted for publication. Up & Coming Weekly is free of charge and distributed at indoor and outdoor locations throughout Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Pope Air Force Base, Hope Mills and Spring Lake. Readers are limited to one copy per per- son. Subscriptions can be purchased for $30 for six months or $60 for 12 months, delivered weekly by first class mail. ©2007 by F&B Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction or use of editorial or advertisements without permission is strictly prohibited. INSIDE Take the Test ... Make Your Vote Count Calendar ........................................... 14 Concert Connection ........................ 18 Movie Review .................................. 21 Free Wheelin' Feelin' ....................... 22 PUBLISHER'S PEN by BILL BOWMAN just regaining consciousness, you know all too well the state of our local community, state, nation and the world. It matters not what your religious affi liation is or whether you Unless you have been in a coma since January 2009 and are now are black, white, Hispanic, Indian, Asian, Democrat, Republican, Libertarian or Independent. If you are an American you either feel good about the state of your current life in America or you don't. You either feel confi dent that those nearest and dearest to you will continue to live in a country that is free, safe and secure or you don't. You either have a confi dent vision that your children and your children's children will be able to live, thrive and enjoy, at least minimally, the standard of living and quality of life that you have enjoyed or you don't! knowledge and competence when it comes to being a responsible and "informed" voter. No need to elaborate on the answers. A simple yes or no will make the point. The Test 1. Are you aware the American consulate in Benghazi was attacked on Sept. 11, 2012? 2. Do you know where Benghazi is located? 3. Did you know that four Americans were killed in Benghazi? 4. Do you know who Chris Stevens was? Horoscopes/Advice Goddess ......... 23 Classifieds ........................................ 24 Games .............................................. 26 Come Nov. 6, Election Day, you will be able to cast your vote for the kind of future you want and in which you believe. Yes, by going to the polls and exercising our most cherished privilege as Americans, you will have the opportunity to directly infl uence the future of generations yet to come. Voting is important and, in these trying times, it has become even more vital. This upcoming election is extremely important at all levels — local, state and national. So, have your vote count by making an exerted effort to know the issues, candidates and challenges facing us. Become more and better informed on all issues of local, state and national importance. This is no time for Americans to claim "ignorance is bliss" when it comes to safeguarding traditional freedoms and assuring our heritage and continued American way of life. Here's an idea for our readers. Before you go to the polls this election day, take this short quiz and share it with your friends. It will assist you in self evaluating your level of involvement, Fayetteville's Weather Forecast October 26 Fayetteville's Weather Forecast Friday Thursday October 25 Saturday October 27 to be able to evaluate how people, doctrines and mandates will affect our American way of life? This is important and relevant at all levels of government. That's it! Pretty easy, huh? No? Hey, I didn't make this stuff up and these are not trick questions. So, if you or your friends end up scratching your heads, going blank or guessing at the answers you may want to become a little more cognizant about what's going on in the world around you. Here's my point: If, we as American citizens, are not aware of what is going on in the world how can we expect change on Nov. 7. You need to be part of that change. Thank you for reading Up & Coming Weekly. So, for heaven's sake, pay attention to the world around you. Educate yourself on the issues impacting this year's election. Research your candidates. This is not a popularity contest. Then vote. If you can't take the time to find out the facts, don't make the time to go to the polls. I can guarantee you this: One way or the other, America will Coming Weekly, COMMENTS? editor@ upandcomingweekly.com. BILL BOWMAN, Publisher, Up & October 28 CalCall 910.354.1679l 910.354.1679 Sunday Monday October 29 Tuesday October 30 High 77° Low 49° Sunny High 74° Low 49° Sunny 4 UCW OCTOBER 24-30, 2012 Mostly Cloudy High 72° Low 48° Forecast available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. High 66° Low 45° Cloudy High 68º Low 48º Partly Cloudy High 70º Low 50º Partly Cloudy WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM 24 24 / 7