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I often wonder what it must have been like for the twelve disciples when Jesus washed their feet. I think Peter spoke for the group when he declared, “Never shall You wash my feet!”  Peter said this because he knew that it was unnatural for the leader of a group to humble himself and serve those who followed him. This was especially true when the leader of the group was no less than the Savior of the world.  But this is what Jesus did.  He became a servant and served His closest friends and followers.

Methodist church plans trunk-or-treat event

Carrollton United Methodist Church, 310 Highland Avenue, will host a trunk-or-treat event on Monday, Oct. 31, in the parking lot on Fourth Street behind the church.  There will be candy and bouncies for the kids, and hot chocolate, cider and coffee for the adults.   Join us from 6-8 p.m. for an evening of fun and safe Halloween activities. Kids should be accompanied by adults.

Fall Harvest Festival set for Prestonville

Students and their parents recently took part in a book fair and a donuts for dad program at Cartmell Elementary School. An excellent selection of reading material was available for purchase at discount prices during the fair.

For nearly two decades, children in Kentucky have been expected to perform their best on state-mandated tests designed only to measure the performance of their school district.

This year, the game has changed.

In the spring, Carroll County High School students and their peers statewide will be taking end-of-year tests in four core subject areas: English II, Algebra II, U.S. History and biology. Four more core content subjects will be added next year.