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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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Internet Use Policy
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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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No. 11 Oregon tops Arizona; on track for Rose Bowl (AP)

Oregon's Ed Dickson (83) celebrates after scoring a touchdown with six seconds left in regulation against Arizona in the second half of an NCAA college football game at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. Oregon won 44 - 41 in overtime. (AP Photo/Wily Low)AP - Oregon quarterback Jeremiah Masoli watched as red-clad Arizona students ringed the sidelines as time ticked down, ready to rush the field.

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:05:45 GMT
Cal beats No. 14 Stanford 34-28 in Big Game (AP)

California quarterback Kevin Riley, top left, is lifted by teammates and fans after a win over Stanford during a NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. Caifornia won 34-28. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)AP - The California players listened quietly all week to the pregame talk about how powerful Stanford had a chance to go to the Rose Bowl.

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:15:45 GMT
McCoy gets record, Texas wins Big 12 South 51-20 (AP)

Texas quarterback Colt McCoy (12) passes over Kansas defensive end Maxwell Onyegbule (90) in the third quarter of the NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. (AP Photo/Erich Schlegel)AP - Colt McCoy fired the cannon. He banged the big drum.

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:40:20 GMT
Clock runs out on LSU in 25-23 Ole Miss win (AP)

Mississippi running back Dexter McCluster (22) hurdles over LSU cornerback Jai Eugene (4) for a first down in the second half of their NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.  (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)AP - So many unusual things happened in the final 3 minutes of Mississippi's victory Saturday against No. 10 LSU, it got confusing.

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:27:53 GMT
Dixon's 4-yard TD gives UConn 33-30 win over ND (AP)

Notre Dame wide receiver Golden Tate (23) is tackled by Connecticut cornerback Blidi Wreh-Wilson during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)AP - After a string of stinging losses, the Connecticut Huskies finally won one for their slain teammate.

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:29:45 GMT
No. 9 OSU tops Mich. 21-10 on 5 Forcier turnovers (AP)

Ohio State recovers a fumble by Michigan quarterback Tate Forcier in the end zone for a touchdown during the first quarter of an NCAA football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)AP - Tate Forcier threw four interceptions and fumbled in his end zone, and No. 9 Ohio State took advantage to beat Michigan 21-10 Saturday for its sixth straight win in the series.

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:51:35 GMT
Holmgren interested in meeting with Browns (AP)

AP - Former Seattle and Green Bay coach Mike Holmgren is interested in working for the struggling Cleveland Browns.

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:45:54 GMT
Nationals top pick Strasburg won't need surgery (AP)

AP - The Nationals say No. 1 draft pick Stephen Strasburg has a dislocation in his left knee joint and should be fine for spring training.

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:48:31 GMT
James shines for stingy Cavs in victory over 76ers (Reuters)

Reuters - The Cleveland Cavaliers held the Philadelphia 76ers to just 10 fourth quarter points to rally for a 97-91 win on Saturday, LeBron James leading the home team's assault with a 32-point effort.

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:45:43 GMT
Nevada grabs records, beats New Mexico State 63-20 (AP)

Nevada's Luke Lippincott (7) threads his way through the New Mexico State defense Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at Aggie Memorial Stadium in Las Cruces, N.M., during the first quarter of the NCAA college football game. (AP Photo/Las Cruces Sun-News, Norm Dettlaff)AP - Nevada rushed for 575 yards — and shattered some NCAA record in the process — as the Wolf Pack beat New Mexico State 63-20 Saturday night.

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:51:12 GMT
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