Lady Pirates win subregion As the year 2010 begins, the news of 2009 is now history. To recap last year, here is summary of the articles found in the Miller County Liberal.

This final glimpse of 2009 has appeared in four installments, covering three months in each segment. Here is the fourth quarter.

October

Just a few words about our softball coaches. These young women are very special. Not only do they put in a hard day's work at their job teaching, but they also give themselves unselfishly. Coach Joni and Coach Jara give their "all," whether it is in the classroom or on a softball field; that's the way they were raised and coached. Congratulations, Lady Pirates and coaches, for a great season.

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Breche is the daughter of Allen and Rhonda Leonard and was escorted by her father. Breche is a four year member of the Miller County High School Varsity Cheerleading and Competition Squad, a member of HOSA, a member of FFA, tennis team member and served as a ninth, 10th, and 11th grade homecoming representative.

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The Miller County Pirates worked hard for two weeks getting ready for this showdown with the Seminole County Indians. In all the area newspapers, Seminole County has been praised for its outstanding offensive line, scoring high points against teams that did not have a strong defense. A lot of talk means nothing. What is that old saying? "Action speaks louder than words!" The Miller County Pirates proved it when they took the game from the Indians' front and back doors.

November

Seminole County Elementary School teacher and former Miller County High School graduate, Tina Sanders Fain has won the "2009 Georgia Outstanding Outdoor Classroom Award." Tina was honored on Friday, October 30, 2009, at a symposium in Athens for receiving the prestigious award.

Pirates 19, Indians 6 – – – –

If you have never seen a production of MAY-HAW, you are in for one of the best times in your life. If you've seen it before, you haven't seen this year's performance. Each year is a new show with new jokes and songs. Different "stars" turn up at different shows.

Originally written and directed by Karen Kimbrel, each year MAY-HAW brings to life a set of characters including Quiezie Eskin, Floyd B. Lloyd, and Marvin Spitznargle as they broadcast live from Cotton Hall.

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A multi-million dollar lottery win can help one Colquitt woman get back into school. Melissa Palmer, 34, won a $2.5 million prize playing the Georgia Lottery instant game Millionaire Jumbo Bucks.

Former Colquittan wins 2009 GA Outs tanding Outdoor Classroom Award "I'm planning to go back to school," she said. "I've always wanted to be a nurse."

December

Jim, thank you for the letters and what you all are doing for this nation and our people. You have done much more than 99 percent of us citizens and our leaders. You have put your lives on the line for our freedom and to help others help themselves.

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It is official. Will Martin, a senior at Miller County High School, scored his 1000th point in his high school career on December 15 at Miller County’s gymnasium.

Will Martin is not your average kid; he ranks first academically in his class at Miller County High with a 4.0 grade point average and has been receiving scholarship offers from Berry College and the Milwaukee School of Engineering. Will has grown into a fine, mature, young man and no matter where he goes he has that same bright smile on his face.
Miller Co. Schools have officially started
Miller County woman wins lottery
Merry Christmas from Santa’s Helper, Spc. Jim
Will Martin hits 1000th point