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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
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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

Horse Racing
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Hall of Fame trainer Bobby Frankel dies at 68

Bobby Frankel possessed a gift for coaxing top performances out of ornery, high-strung thoroughbreds, a gruff Hall of Fame trainer ...

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:01:27 GMT
Jockey Aaron Gryder to move riding base from SoCal to Hong Kong

Aaron Gryder, who rode Well Armed to victory in the $6 million Dubai World Cup this year, is moving his riding career from Southern ...

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:24:29 GMT
Filly and mare neck-and-neck for Horse of the Year

In a debate that is testament to one of the most memorable seasons in Thoroughbred racing history, Horse of the Year voters must ...

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:50:48 GMT
Classic indeed: Zenyatta roars back for Breeders' Cup win

Zenyatta has beaten the boys in the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic, running her record to 14-0 in a race delayed briefly when ...

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:15:22 GMT
Out of Zenyatta's shadow, Life Is Sweet wins Ladies' Classic

Life Is Sweet led a parade of longshots to the winner's circle at the Breeders' Cup on Friday, with the stablemate of Zenyatta ...

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:13:13 GMT
Mare Zenyatta runs for history, takes on boys in Breeders' Cup

Zenyatta, who met every challenge through 13 career starts, faces the test of a lifetime Saturday when she attempts to become ...

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:18:46 GMT
Trainer Baffert's post-position draw is less than Zensational

Although trainer Bob Baffert brings a strong hand to the Breeders' Cup World Championships and a history of success, he has already ...

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:28:13 GMT
Santa Anita sunshine, top horses among lures for Breeders' Cup

Tom Pedulla, who covers Thoroughbred racing for USA TODAY, answers questions about the upcoming Breeders' Cup World Championships.

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:29:43 GMT
2009 Breeders' Cup schedule

Full schedule and entry notes for the 2009 Breeders' Cup:

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:48:19 GMT
All-weather synthetic tracks have few fans in horse racing

With Santa Anita preparing to host the Breeders' Cup World Championships on its Pro-Ride surface for the second consecutive year, ...

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:24:02 GMT
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