Opinions

First, let me start this by sending my condolences to the Ellefson/ Malm family. I know far too well this year the sting of the loss of a loved one and I wish them all the best as they navigate this difficult time.

Thank you for all the support, have a great week!! I hope this first week of December finds you all well and enjoying the final weeks of the semester. As we approach the end, I wanted to share some important points to be aware of and express my gratitude for your continued partnership.

Loren Lippincott, District 34 Senator Nebraska and the Middle East For the past nearly two months worldwide attention has been focused on the tiny nation of Israel, but why should we in Nebraska be concerned with what is going on 6,500 miles away in the Middle East.

Communication is key. The word communication is one that can be used in many different ways.

As lawlessness becomes more common within our country people try and look for places to place blame for our rising crime rate. Often the term “mental health” gets tacked onto wrongdoers as though it is something caught, like the common cold, and of no wrongdoing on the part of the person.

I would like to take this opportunity to provide information about our 1:1 Chromebook program here at CCPS. This is our 7th year using Chromebooks as the main device for the 1:1 program in grades 5-12.

This past weekend our area businesses were open as part of Small Business Saturday helping folks get a head start on Christmas shopping. I hope you were able to shop locally to support our local business community.

What are you thankful for? This year has been an interesting one for me on both a personal and professional level. It has been a year met with many life-altering moments and hardships, but one that has also brought me great growth as I have looked to rise above those hardships.

Kick off the Christmas season with flamenco guitarist Daniel Martinez on Sunday, November 26 at 2:00 p.m. Martinez will demonstrate his skills on the guitar in the flamenco style, as well as highlighting some seasonal music.

Thanksgiving and the attitude of gratitude Have you ever given to someone something of value and not received a “thank you” or even an acknowledgement of the gift? How did you feel about that?