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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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Scrutiny for cancer screenings
It's been a confusing week for women, with new guidelines for breast cancer and cervical cancer exams. Though the guidelines triggered controversy, one expert said, there could be a silver lining.
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:31:42 EST
Can your doctor spot H1N1?
You know what the flu looks like, don't you? Fever, aches and pain, sometimes an upset stomach. But an estimated 10 to 50 percent of H1N1 flu cases are showing up without fever -- long thought of as the flu's defining feature.
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:26:11 EST
Purpose found after loved ones' suicides
Dozens of people shared stories of losing loved ones to suicide on CNN.com's iReport. They're part of a growing movement that openly speaks out about the experience, despite the stigma.
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:12:13 EST
'I want my mammograms!'
A government task force says women in their 40s don't need annual mammograms, but Sara Fought would beg to differ: She says she's alive today because a routine mammogram found cancer when she was 42.
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:54:29 EST
New cervical cancer screening guidelines released
The new mammogram recommendations out earlier this week caused quite an uproar. Now comes another change in screening tests for women -- this one for cervical cancer.
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:59:11 EST
Vicks nasal spray recalled over bacteria
Procter & Gamble is recalling Vicks Sinex nasal spray in the United States, Britain and Germany after finding it contained bacteria, the company said.
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:56:03 EST
HIV+ soccer team scores against stigma
Somebody told me about a group of HIV positive ladies in the Epworth Medecins sans Frontieres (MSF) clinic in Zimbabwe who had formed a football team and every time they won a match, they would march through the clinic in their football jerseys singing uplifting songs in order to inspire other HIV-infected people like them.
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:40:57 EST
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