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When Billy Graham was 92 years-old, he was struggling with Parkinson's disease. In January, a month before his 93rd birthday, leaders in Charlotte, North Carolina, invited their favorite son, Billy Graham to a luncheon in his honor.

Billy initially hesitated to accept the invitation because of his struggles with Parkinson's disease. But the Charlotte leaders said, 'We don't expect a major address. Just come and let us honor you.' So he agreed.

After wonderful things were said about him, Dr. Graham stepped to the podium, looked at the crowd, and said:

"I'm reminded today of Albert Einstein, the great physicist who this month has been honored by Time magazine as the Man of the Century. Einstein was once traveling from Princeton on a train, when the conductor came down the aisle, punching the tickets of every passenger. When he came to Einstein, Einstein reached in his vest pocket. He couldn't find his ticket, so he reached in his trouser pockets.

It wasn't there.He looked in his briefcase but couldn't find it. Then he looked in the seat beside him. He still couldn't find it.

"The conductor said, “Dr. Einstein, I know who you are. We all know who you are. I'm sure you bought a ticket. Don't worry about it.” Einstein nodded appreciatively. The conductor continued down the aisle punching tickets. As he was ready to move to the next car,he turned around and saw the great physicist down on his hands and knees looking under his seat for his ticket.

"The conductor rushed back and said, 'Dr. Einstein, Dr. Einstein, don't worry, I know who you are; no problem. You don't need a ticket. I'm sure you bought one.'Einstein looked at him and said, “Young man, I too, know who I am. What I don't know is where I'm going."

Having said that Billy Graham continued, "See the suit I'm wearing? It's a brand new suit. My children, and my grandchildren are telling me I've gotten a little slovenly in my old age. I used to be a bit more fastidious. So I went out and bought a new suit for this luncheon and one more occasion. You know what that occasion is? This is the suit in which I'll be buried. But when you hear I'm dead, I don't want you to immediately remember the suit I'm wearing. I want you to remember this:

"I not only know who I am. I also know where I'm going." May your troubles be less, your blessings more, and may nothing but happiness, come through your door. "Life without God is like an unsharpened pencil - it has no point."

May each of us have lived our lives so that when our ticket is punched we don't have to worry about where we are going.

All gave some, but some gave all.

Words of Wisdom

I saw this list tonight and thought WOW, this is the kind of truth we need to share with the people we care about! If you’re like me, you heard many of these time and time again growing up from our parents, coaches, and teachers. We can’t be reminded of this wisdom enough. If we want our children to grow up to be strong-minded and successful, I believe these are some of the lessons we need to be instilling in them at home and at school.

REALITY CHECK
1. You WILL NOT be rewarded for bad behavior.
2. Being told “No” is a part of life. GET OVER IT.
3. You are free to make your choice, you ARE NOT free of the consequences.
4. Life IS NOT fair.
5. You are not the boss.
6. The world does not revolve around you.
7. Respect is EARNED. It IS NOT just given.
8. The world owes you NOTHING. Work for it.
9. Fits and Tantrums will get you NOTHING. Stop wasting your time.

Congratulations to Taleek Harlee, an agriculture teacher at Purnell Swett High School in Robeson County. He is a Fall 2023 Going Local Grant winner!

🌱🌱His students will be learning about hydroponic farming through the purchase of a Lettuce Grow Tower.

The Robeson County Farm Bureau Board of Directors presented Taleek's grant certificate at a recent board meeting.

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Good morning Friends! Our offices will be closed today in observance of MLK Day. We will resume normal business hours tomorrow (Tuesday).

Cumberland County Public Schools will follow “remote learning” schedule today…

Inclement Weather Announcement:

Cumberland County Schools Transitions to Remote Learning on Tuesday, Jan. 9

Fayetteville, NC – In light of the latest weather forecast, which also considers the potential timing of inclement weather, Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, will be an asynchronous remote learning day for Cumberland County Schools (CCS) students. The district’s inclement weather plan focuses on the safety of students and staff as weather forecasts are predicting possible heavy rainfall, sustained winds, and potentially dangerous wind gusts for tomorrow. Gov. Roy Cooper has signed an Executive Order today declaring a State of Emergency ahead of severe weather expected across the state.

During an asynchronous remote learning day, students work independently on assignments that are uploaded to the Canvas learning management platform. Elementary and middle school students will have five days to complete and submit their assignments, and high school students will have three days. Students enrolled in classes at Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville Technical Community College and College Connections should contact their instructors for additional guidance.

The district’s Prime Time Before & After School Program will be closed on Tuesday. All athletic events and after-school activities scheduled for Tuesday have been canceled or rescheduled.

District offices and school buildings will be closed on Tuesday, and employees will work remotely. Employees with questions should contact their direct supervisor.

The Cumberland County Board of Education meeting has been rescheduled and will now take place on Thursday, January 11, at 6 p.m. and will be held in the Boardroom at the Central Services building, located at 2465 Gillespie Street, Fayetteville, NC 28306.

Visit the district's website and social media pages to receive updates.

Brunswick County Schools will be closed today

‼️UPDATE: BCS Operations-Tuesday, January 9, 2024‼️

After reviewing current weather forecasts and projections that show an increased risk of high winds, heavy rains, and the potential for tornadoes earlier in the day than previous forecasts, Brunswick County Schools will be CLOSED for students on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, and an optional workday for teachers and staff.☔️⛈

The Brunswick County Board of Education meeting scheduled for January 9, 2024, has also been rescheduled to Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. on the campus of the COAST.

Bladen County Schools will follow “remote learning” schedule today

Attn. BCS Families—Due to the possible risk of heavy rain and wind with gusts in excess of 50 MPH and out of an abundance of caution, Bladen County Schools will transition to an asynchronous (remote) learning day on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. The maximum wind speed limit for buses to travel is 35 MPH.

Elementary and middle school teachers will send assignments home with students today and high school teachers will place assignments in Canvas. In addition, all after school activities, including athletic events for Tuesday will be canceled.

At this time, we plan to operate on a normal schedule on Wednesday, January 10. We ask everyone to stay tuned to the district website, social media accounts, and local news outlets for additional updates.

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HAPPY NEW YEAR Friends! Our office will be closed today (Monday) in observance of the holiday and we will resume normal business hours tomorrow (Tuesday). I hope this new year proves to be one filled with love, peace, happiness, and lots of special memories for you and the ones you care about. I look forward to helping you with all your insurance needs in 2024!

MERRY CHRISTMAS from my family to you and yours! Our office will be closed on Monday (Dec 25th) and Tuesday (Dec 26th) in observance of Christmas. We will reopen on Wednesday, December 27th. Remember the reason for the season and make some new memories with the ones you love!