Tuscumbia's Nine Trees of Christmas

Again this year, the Tennessee Valley Art Museum is presenting the Nine Trees of Christmas. Located at 511 North Water Street, the museum is directly behind the Helen Keller Public Library.

Each of the nine trees depicts a different aspect of life in the Shoals, making the exhibit a new tradition for many area families. Admission is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children. The museum is open 9:00 a.m until 5:00 p.m., and the exhibit, which begins today, will continue through December 22.

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Tina Parker, candidate for Colbert County District Judge, has asked us to remind our readers of her December 22nd fundraiser. Byron Marc Newsome if the featured guest; sports enthusiasts will recognize Byron as the nephew of former Alabama football star Ozzie Newsome. Those desiring to attend should call Miss Parker at 710-4724 by Friday in order to ensure a reservation.


Words of wisdom: If you're wealthy enough to run for state office, guys, you should have sufficient coin of the realm to have your hair dyed professionally. We have enough clowns in Montgomery already.

Shoalanda

Byron Marc Newsome to Appear at Parker Fundraiser

The Shoals’ very own Byron Marc Newsome, nationally known actor and motivational speaker and 1993 graduate of Muscle Shoals High School, will be the guest speaker at a December fundraising dinner for the Tina Miller Parker for Colbert County District Judge campaign. Ms. Parker is also a graduate of Muscle Shoals High.

Byron, who now resides in Los Angeles with his wife Holly Anderson Newsome, formerly of Florence, currently has two national television commercials running--one for Buffalo Wild Wings and one for Samsung/NFL. Recent TV appearances on The Young and the Restless as a news reporter and Days of Our Lives as Police Officer Bennett have opened up other new and exciting opportunities for the Shoals native. Byron is filming another episode of Days this December. You can also catch Byron in the 2009 movie release of Jessica Sinclair’s Thug Love.

Byron will be speaking to the audience and sharing a video presentation of his acting work. A grilled chicken dinner will be catered by Whole Hog Express of Leighton, Alabama, and door prizes will be given away.

The event will take place at the Muscle Shoals Recreation Center from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 22, 2009. Tickets are $15.00 and can be purchased by calling (256) 710-4724 or (256) 386-5590.

Contact:

Tina Parker

Committee to Elect Tina Miller Parker

P.O. Box 2029

Muscle Shoals, AL 35662

What a bargain: The last grilled chicken dinner I had cost $18.00, and there was no handsome man involved. Let's all turn out to support Tina Parker in her bid for Colbert County District Judge.

Shoalanda