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Have you ever wondered what 365 days looks like to the average Carroll Countian? We have had many art exhibits at the Library over the years, but starting on January 1, 2014, we began curating one of the largest art displays we have put together.

The staff at the Carroll County Public Library is going to document what a year looks like from our perspective. These could be pictures from the library, the community or our own personal lives.

 From The News Enterprise, Elizabethtown, Ky.

Teachers are spending money out of their own paychecks each year to make sure all of their students have necessary classroom items that many families take for granted.

Parents are checking off long lists each August for some essential school supplies. The list and the cost continue to grow with each academic year.

Students are asked to share school books with classmates and teachers’ salaries rank below the national average.

While there are dozens of issues considered during a legislative session, the General Assembly’s top priority in even-numbered years is always the same: Adopt a budget to run state government.

As 2013 comes to a close, I would like to take this opportunity to reflect on some positive outcomes from the year. Champions for a Drug Free Carroll County is lucky to be a part of such a close-knit community and that is one of the main reasons for our success.

I have noticed how easy it is for individuals to see the negative aspects and dwell on them because sometimes they might overshadow the positive ones.

But here, I will shed some light on the optimistic outcomes that you may have subconsciously hid in the background.