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In Jim Carrey’s latest movie, “Yes Man,” Carrey portrays a habitual naysayer who takes an oath to change his life by saying “yes” to everything.

Manically, he addresses the library bulletin board postings. “Do I want to learn Korean - yes, do I want to learn to play guitar - yes.”

I have developed a similar relationship with the Henry County Library. Its adult offerings tantalize me.

Do I want to attend the Film Discussion Series screening of “The Godfather” and eat free cannelloni - yes!

Marriages

Cherie Mae Gaines, 28, Pleasureville, to William Steve Schaffer Jr., 30, Pleasureville.

Charlene Eva Maria, 55, Crestwood to George David Maria, 64, Crestwood.

Kellie Jeanette Conaster, 19, Pleasureville, to Gilbert Franklin Chapman, 25, Pleasureville.

Tiffany Ann Gibbs, 18, Pleasureville, to Justin Allan Price, 20, Eminence.

Divorces

James B. Potts, 47, Eminence, and Leslie C. Jenkins, 41, New Castle.

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The new fire chief at New Castle’s volunteer fire department is not really new to the position.

Tim Benham served in that capacity for ten years before relocating with his family to Shelby County in 2004. He said he remained involved with the New Castle department and rejoined when he moved back in 2008.

Benham became chief again during the department’s annual elections.

“I kept on with Relay for Life and the fish fries here,” he said.

General Manager

Once upon a time, the speed limit on Eminence’s Lou Avenue was 25 miles per hour.

While the city council reduced the speed limit to 15 on the street that runs by an apartment complex, some drivers apparently never slowed down. And that endangers many of the children who play along the street, according to one resident.