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Librarians would appreciate everyone making a brief visit to the Henry County Public Library to Drop Your Drawers for a good cause, according to a news release.  

The narrative of the beautiful widow, Verna Garr Taylor, murdered in 1936; the shooting of her alleged murderer, Henry H. Denhardt; and the trial of her three brothers charged with Denhardt’s murder, will come to life 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Oct. 27 and 28, according to a news release.

Zelma Winchester will celebrate her 90th birthday on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, at Bethlehem Baptist Church, 210 Woods Pike in Bethlehem from 2 until 4 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend. No gifts please.

The Berry Center, a nonprofit advocating for farmers, land conserving communities and healthy regional economies, will host its fourth annual open house Saturday, Nov. 11, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

By Kristen Lowry

KLowry@hclocal.com

Henry County Challenge Walk organizers handed out individual awards for the most steps traveled during the hour-long event Sept. 16. They include, in no particular order in the photo: under 12 age group, Anika Plum; Natalie Jeffries, 20 to 34 age group; John Logan Brent, 35 to 49, (with Terri Cummings standing in for him);  Barbara Gordon, 50 to 64; and Jack Baucom, 65 and older. Brent was the overall winner with 11,918 steps.

I’m guessing that the flu isn’t on your top-10 wish list, right? But just in case you get sick this flu season, here’s a list of 10 things you can do to help ease your symptoms — and to stop the flu in its tracks and protect others.