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The Beacon Bulletin
Click here for a copy of the October 2009 Beacon Bulletin newsletter.Click Here
Forty for Forty Campaign
Join Friends of the Library in 2009 as we celebrate the April 20, 1969 opening of library on the site of the former Smith Hotel. Give to the Forty for Forty campaign by donating $40 to purchase a book in honor, memory, or to recognize a local business/individual. A Fortieth Birthday celebration will be held Thursday, April 16 from 2:00-4:00 at the Union Parish Library. Celebrate forty years of library service and give to make a difference in the next forty years! Download the application here.Click Here
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Friends of the Union Public Library
Are you interested in becoming a "Friends of the Library" member? If you would like to learn more, review the Friends fact sheet. Click Here If you are interested in joining, click below for a membership application. Click Here
Internet Use Policy
Please preview the Internet Use Policy. Computer users that do not follow guidelines in policy will be restricted from computer use. Click Here
Retire Union Parish
Visit the new Retire Union Parish website at www.RetireUnionParish.org and learn about the great quality of life that we call home!
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On the Calendar:  Monday, 11/30/2009
Synergy Brass Band: The Union Parish Arts Council hosts the brass band Synergy for morning and afternoon sessions with the Farmerville High School band. An evening performance will be open to the public. Calendar

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In Afghanistan, galloping to get one's goat

Is the world ready for a sport played with a headless goat carcass?

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:59:30 GMT
Waste not, want not: Companies find uses for leftover animal parts

A growing number of companies are turning their attention to creating renewable products such as adhesives and plastics from ...

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:39:34 GMT
2 lions kill white tiger in Czech zoo

A rare white tiger was killed by two lions that managed to sneak into its enclosure in a Czech zoo, officials said Thursday.

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:17:49 GMT
Leggo my Eggo! Kellogg fights waffle shortage

Kellogg says there will be a nationwide shortage of its popular Eggo frozen waffles until next summer because of interruptions ...

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:44:19 GMT
It's a boy: Zoo tortoise reveals mistaken identity

Zookeepers in Cleveland are the ones feeling slow because after more than 50 years, the tortoise they called "Mary" is actually ...

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:27:47 GMT
San Diego Zoo panda cub gets name

Out of 6,300 suggestions, San Diego Zoo managers have chosen a name for a baby panda born this summer.

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:37:30 GMT
This little piggie may not always be 'teacup' size

A recent, growing wave of interest in piglets as pets has breeders scrambling and sanctuaries crying false advertising.

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:53:56 GMT
Police: Drunken Pa. man drove tractor on beer run

Pennsylvania State Police say a man was drunk when he hopped on a lawn tractor and drove it to buy more beer.

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:12:47 GMT
Marriage proposal deflates as ring falls from hot-air balloon

This is a story of love rewarded. Twice.

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:17:35 GMT
School nixes cash-for-grades fundraiser in North Carolina

Administrators have nixed a North Carolina middle school's cash-for-grades fundraiser. The school was offering 20 test points ...

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:48:04 GMT
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