Vol. 111 No. 84© 2011

Athens Daily Review

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By Chad WilsonSTAFF WRITER

It’s 1978 and zombies in polyester walkthe earth, well at least on the stage at theAthens High School Auditorium as theAHS drama team presents the horror/darkcomedy “Maul of the Dead.”

Based on a production by Mitch Brian,

the show is rated PG-13 for zombie violenceand will thrill audiences with three shows.Starting each night at 7 p.m., the produc-tion will take place today, Saturday andMonday. Tickets are $5.

As the zombies walk the earth a pair ofSWAT team officers (Quinton Johnson andMason 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 joinedby a TV weather girl (Castle Campbell), hertraffic reporter beau (Luke Davis) and asuburban punk chick (Arisa Hearn) who is

Are you ready for a zombie attack?

Maul of the Dead

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Athens High School drama students Castle Campbell, Luke Davis, Quinton Johnson and Arisa Hearn act out a scene fromtheir 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

HalloweenHappenings

As little ghouls and goblinsprepare for the annual feast ofcandy on Monday, Oct. 31,several area churches and oth-er organizations have plans tomake this a spook-tackularHalloween.

Saturday, October 29• First Baptist Church of

Athens is holding a Fall FestivalSaturday, 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 beheld Saturday, Oct. 29 at FirstChristian Church in Athens.Starting at 5:30 p.m. there willbe a children’s maze, snacks,games and more. CoffeeHouse ministry worship will beheld at 6:30 p.m. before anoutdoor movie starts at 7:30p.m. The event is free. Chairsand blankets are encouraged.

• Murchison ISD ParentTeacher Organization will havethe Annual Fall Festival andAuction. Come join the fun ofgames and prizes, food andauction at the MurchisonSchool. Activities start at 4:30p.m. and auction starts at 6p.m. All are invited.

• Halloween Happenings forages 12 and under will be atthe Cain Center AquaticsCenter on Saturday from 6:30p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The eventbrings ghosts and tons of funto the Aquatics Center. Enjoycarnival-type games on the pooldeck, underwater games,races, and many more activitiesthat 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 perchild. 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 BaptistChurch Fall Festival will be heldat West Hyland apartments thisyear from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.Come join the fun!

• Is your dog all dressed upfor Halloween with nowhere togo? Well, we have the answerfor you! The Athens CountryClub is hosting the 3rd AnnualFall 5K and Fun Walk to benefitthe Humane Society. It is a funrun or walk, followed by awards,a costume contests for kidsand your family pet and greatentertainment. Registration be-gins at 8 a.m., with the racebeginning at 9 a.m. TheHumane Society will also havean adoption center on site forany of you who may be interest-ed in adopting a furry friend.

• The City of Tool Fall Festivalwill be at the Oran White CivicCenter from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Itis a free event for ages 12 andunder. Call for more informa-tion: 903-432-3522, Ext. 101.

• Providence Baptist Church,1016 Church Road in Tool, ishaving its annual Fall Festivalon Saturday, Oct. 29, from 6-8p.m. It's all free and includes ahot dog supper, hay rides, fan-

See HALLOWEEN, Page 14A

By Rich FlowersNEWS EDITOR

A Henderson County grandjury returned a murder indict-ment last week in connectionwith a burned body found nearBrownsboro last year.

Avery Lee Denton, 47, was ar-rested in July 2010 on a charge oftampering with physical evi-dence with intent to impair a hu-man corpse. The body turned out

to be that of 50-year-old SandraGail Anderson, who had been re-ported missing by a family mem-ber.

HCSO reports said DeputyTracy Dunnington became con-cerned about Anderson’s well be-ing and contacted Sheriff RayNutt and the command staff. Theofficers went to a residence onCounty Road 3612 nearBrownsboro. There they spoke to

Denton and discovered what ap-peared to be human remains in aburn pile.

HCSO reports said Denton ad-mitted that the remains wherethose of Anderson, but did notsay that he put her in the fire.Anderson had apparently beenliving with Denton at the resi-dence.

Grand jury indicts DentonBrownsboro man charged with murder awaits trail date

Avery Lee Denton See DENTON, Page 14A

By Rich FlowersNEWS EDITOR

As hunter’s across East Texasget ready to take to the deerstands, Athens gets a visit,Thursday from someone whohas a little experience staringdown a rifle sight.

Dustin Ellerman, fresh fromwinning the third season of theHistory Channel’s “Top Shot”will be at the Fall Hunter’sRendezvous 2011 at WulfOutdoor Sports to hear about thelatest techniques and technology

in the hunting world. TheRendezvous 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 inlate October. The Rendezvousmoves to the spacious WulfBrothers grounds that have beenused for recent gatherings likethe Feral Hog Field Day in April.

The Rendezvous is a project ofthe Henderson County WildlifeCommittee. The members will beselling raffle tickets $7,000 in

prizes . Those who purchase tick-ets might win a hunt atPinehurst Farms for doe man-agement, a feral hunt with thecrew from Killin’ N’ Grillin’,Scent Blocker Hunting Gear or aHowa Hunter Combo Rifle.

Single tickets for the raffle $10each and a bundle of six is avail-able for $50. They’re available atWulf Outdoor Sports, theExtension Office or from anyHenderson County WildlifeCommittee member.

“Top Shot” brings 16 contes-

tants together to face a series ofshooting challenges. The chal-lengers are eliminated one byone until one remains. Ellerman,28, of Zavalla, Texas, was seen bymore than 2 million viewers ashe shot a moving target from 500feet 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 AgriLifeExtension faculty member inGroveton and an authority onwild hogs.

Fall Hunter’s Rendezvous tonightAnnual event starts at 3 p.m., highlighted by Top Shot winner

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