Vol. 111 No. 84 © 2011 Athens Daily Review Bible Verse “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuk- ing, correcting and training in right- eousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” — 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NIV) Inside this issue www.athensreview.com Breaking News, Sports, Classifieds and More. Yes, we are in a recession, but a church has found a way to build a beau- tiful facility without going into debt. Sound impossible? The pastor believes nothing is impossible with God. Page 3A H64 L45 50 cents THURSDAY, October 27, 2011 Serving Henderson County Find us on Facebook By Chad Wilson STAFF WRITER It’s 1978 and zombies in polyester walk the earth, well at least on the stage at the Athens High School Auditorium as the AHS drama team presents the horror/dark comedy “Maul of the Dead.” Based on a production by Mitch Brian, the show is rated PG-13 for zombie violence and will thrill audiences with three shows. Starting each night at 7 p.m., the produc- tion will take place today, Saturday and Monday. Tickets are $5. As the zombies walk the earth a pair of SWAT team officers (Quinton Johnson and Mason Bogowitz) take refuge with a per- fume counter girl (Channing Horton) in- side a zombie-infested shopping mall. Hiding out in JC Penny, they're soon joined by a TV weather girl (Castle Campbell), her traffic reporter beau (Luke Davis) and a suburban punk chick (Arisa Hearn) who is Are you ready for a zombie attack? Maul of the Dead CHAD WILSON/ATHENS REVIEW Athens High School drama students Castle Campbell, Luke Davis, Quinton Johnson and Arisa Hearn act out a scene from their horror/dark comedy “Maul of the Dead.” The PG-13 production is a halloween special and will be shown tonight, Sat- urday and Monday. The show starts at 7 p.m. and tickets are $5. Zombies come alive in latest production by AHS drama team See ZOMBIES, Page 8A Halloween Happenings As little ghouls and goblins prepare for the annual feast of candy on Monday, Oct. 31, several area churches and oth- er organizations have plans to make this a spook-tackular Halloween. Saturday, October 29 • First Baptist Church of Athens is holding a Fall Festival Saturday, Oct. 29 from 5-7 p.m. There will be indoor trick-or- treating that will be fun for all. • A Fall Family Night will be held Saturday, Oct. 29 at First Christian Church in Athens. Starting at 5:30 p.m. there will be a children’s maze, snacks, games and more. Coffee House ministry worship will be held at 6:30 p.m. before an outdoor movie starts at 7:30 p.m. The event is free. Chairs and blankets are encouraged. • Murchison ISD Parent Teacher Organization will have the Annual Fall Festival and Auction. Come join the fun of games and prizes, food and auction at the Murchison School. Activities start at 4:30 p.m. and auction starts at 6 p.m. All are invited. • Halloween Happenings for ages 12 and under will be at the Cain Center Aquatics Center on Saturday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The event brings ghosts and tons of fun to the Aquatics Center. Enjoy carnival-type games on the pool deck, underwater games, races, and many more activities that are sure to leave your gob- lins dripping with excitement. Parents are welcome to attend, and mandatory for all non-swim- mers. No passes or member- ships accepted. Cost is $5 per child. Please register by Oct. 26. For more information, con- tact the Cain Center at 903- 677-2000, or stop by at 915 S. Palestine St., Athens. • The Lake Athens Baptist Church Fall Festival will be held at West Hyland apartments this year from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Come join the fun! • Is your dog all dressed up for Halloween with nowhere to go? Well, we have the answer for you! The Athens Country Club is hosting the 3rd Annual Fall 5K and Fun Walk to benefit the Humane Society. It is a fun run or walk, followed by awards, a costume contests for kids and your family pet and great entertainment. Registration be- gins at 8 a.m., with the race beginning at 9 a.m. The Humane Society will also have an adoption center on site for any of you who may be interest- ed in adopting a furry friend. • The City of Tool Fall Festival will be at the Oran White Civic Center from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. It is a free event for ages 12 and under. Call for more informa- tion: 903-432-3522, Ext. 101. • Providence Baptist Church, 1016 Church Road in Tool, is having its annual Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 6-8 p.m. It's all free and includes a hot dog supper, hay rides, fan- See HALLOWEEN ,Page 14A By Rich Flowers NEWS EDITOR A Henderson County grand jury returned a murder indict- ment last week in connection with a burned body found near Brownsboro last year. Avery Lee Denton, 47, was ar- rested in July 2010 on a charge of tampering with physical evi- dence with intent to impair a hu- man corpse. The body turned out to be that of 50-year-old Sandra Gail Anderson, who had been re- ported missing by a family mem- ber. HCSO reports said Deputy Tracy Dunnington became con- cerned about Anderson’s well be- ing and contacted Sheriff Ray Nutt and the command staff. The officers went to a residence on County Road 3612 near Brownsboro. There they spoke to Denton and discovered what ap- peared to be human remains in a burn pile. HCSO reports said Denton ad- mitted that the remains where those of Anderson, but did not say that he put her in the fire. Anderson had apparently been living with Denton at the resi- dence. Grand jury indicts Denton Brownsboro man charged with murder awaits trail date Avery Lee Denton See DENTON, Page 14A By Rich Flowers NEWS EDITOR As hunter’s across East Texas get ready to take to the deer stands, Athens gets a visit, Thursday from someone who has a little experience staring down a rifle sight. Dustin Ellerman, fresh from winning the third season of the History Channel’s “Top Shot” will be at the Fall Hunter’s Rendezvous 2011 at Wulf Outdoor Sports to hear about the latest techniques and technology in the hunting world. The Rendezvous runs from 3-9 p.m., with Ellerman scheduled to ap- pear from 6-8 p.m. The 2011 event continues a tra- dition of hunters gathering in late October. The Rendezvous moves to the spacious Wulf Brothers grounds that have been used for recent gatherings like the Feral Hog Field Day in April. The Rendezvous is a project of the Henderson County Wildlife Committee. The members will be selling raffle tickets $7,000 in prizes . Those who purchase tick- ets might win a hunt at Pinehurst Farms for doe man- agement, a feral hunt with the crew from Killin’ N’ Grillin’, Scent Blocker Hunting Gear or a Howa Hunter Combo Rifle. Single tickets for the raffle $10 each and a bundle of six is avail- able for $50. They’re available at Wulf Outdoor Sports, the Extension Office or from any Henderson County Wildlife Committee member. “Top Shot” brings 16 contes- tants together to face a series of shooting challenges. The chal- lengers are eliminated one by one until one remains. Ellerman, 28, of Zavalla, Texas, was seen by more than 2 million viewers as he shot a moving target from 500 feet away to wrap up the title. Dr. Billy Higginbotham, re- turns to Athens as master of cer- emonies for the Rendezvous. He’s a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension faculty member in Groveton and an authority on wild hogs. 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