It looks like the holidays are here to stay and there are lots of activities happening around the area.

The Poarch Creek Indians held their annual festival Nov. 25-26. The Town of Elba also held its Christmas parade Nov. 27.

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The Brantley Women’s group of the Woodman of the World recently announced the winner of the recent Turkey Fryer and Turkey giveaway.

Elba's Jim Danford's name was drawn from the many who registered during this community project.

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The Pioneer Museum in Troy has been gearing up for the holidays as well.

On Nov. 27 bargain hunters shopped the village for handcrafted items in search of the great Christmas gift. On Dec. 1 from visitors had their picture taken with an old fashion touch followed by fiddle and guitar music in the log cabin, while hot chocolate and tea cakes were served.

To keep the holiday mood going Christmas carols were sung during a candlelight walk to the log cabin, which was accompanied by the pump organ.

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Dozier Freewill Baptist Church is preparing food baskets.

If there is someone you know who has a need please get their information to Bro. Rocky, Sister Debbie Pearce or any member of the church.

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Samantha Manning along with her mother Pat attended the Children’s Rehab Service (CRS) meeting in Birmingham Nov. 13-14 at the Sheraton Hotel in Hoover.

The purpose of the meeting was a Youth Advisory Committee meeting. This committee is a voice for the CRS and an advocate for the disabled youth. Samantha’s motto is &uot;Take the 'dis' out of disabled.&uot;

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Elizabeth (Holland) Norton was recently hospitalized in Troy for an emergency surgery. She is now home and doing well.

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April (Bees) Pearce and Jason Pearce of Troy had a visit from the stork on Nov. 20.

The stork arrived at the Crenshaw County Hospital and delivered a beautiful baby girl. Astin Lorrane Pearce weighed nine pounds, one ounce and was 20 1/2 inches long.

Astin was born with dark brown hair and huge blue eyes. Her big sister Emily Grace, who is 20 months old, welcomed her home.

Congratulations to all.

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Please pray for Tina Wright, Linda Beck and Lonell Wells.

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If you have any comments, suggestions or information you would like to submit to this column, call Mrs. Holland at

527-3317.