Today is the 100th anniversary of the day in 1898 when President William McKinley signed a resolution annexing Hawaii. No change in government took place until 1900, when Congress passed an act making Hawaii an "incorporated" territory of the US. Hawaii became a state in 1959.
    Friday is Don't Step on a Bee Day (isn't every day?), and Saturday is All American Pet Photo Day. Saturday is also the 538th day before the year 2,000. Now is the time to do all those things you've wanted to do but put off for way too long! Take a moment each day to do something new and enriching - especially gestures of goodwill and brotherhood!

WHAT'S HAPPENING?
    At Wednesday's 10:00 a.m. storytime, "Diane the Magicienne" presents "A Magical Recipe for Reading" magic show on the library lawn. Magin continues at the 3:30 p.m. storytime in a program without a professional magician. Children who know a magic trick are invited to perform. Participants will learn magic tricks and discover how a change bag and disappearing box work! Families are the focus at Saturday morning's 10:00 storytime, which features a "make a family tree" craft.

BOOK TALK
    Librarian Mary Beth Wright provides this week's book information. Have you ever just been browsing for a book with no subject, no title, or no author in mind? Then you find a book that seems to say, "Take me!" I found such a book entitled, "Don't Worry, Make Money: Spiritual and Practical Ways to Create Abundance and More Fun in Your Life," by Richard Carlson. This small book packs a powerful punch by providing one hundred new strategies for living more fully and worrying less as a means of attracting more wealth and joy in an overworked life.
    The library has many other books on the subject of success in business. For instance, Jane Quinn and Jane Bryant have written "Making the Most of Your Money." Money management books can also be found in the young adult section. Look for Steven Otfinoski's book, "The Kid's Guide to Money, Earning It, Saving It, Spending It, Growing It, and Sharing It."
    The library offers a variety of other resources dealing with financial success. Check out the Internet website, www.sba.gov for information on small businesses. If you prefer a video, try Anthony J. Cord's "The Business Plan Video Recording: Your Road Map for Success." Using the assets of the Roswell Public Library could be the first step in planning your business success!

DID YOU KNOW?
    In honor of Don't Step On a Bee Day, here's some advice from Jill Baren, MD, assistant professor of emergency medicine and pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Should your child (or anyone else) step on a bee or get any other insect bite or sting that results in minor swelling and itching, place ice or an instant cold pack on the bite or sting and apply an anti-itching preparation, such as hydrocortisone. If the reaction is more severe, consult your doctor immediately.
    Dr. Baren also has these suggestions for sunburn. To prevent burns, apply sunscreen with SPF of at least 15 before you go outdoors. Sunscreen should be reapplied after swimming or perspiring. If you do get sunburned, cool oatmeal baths and aloe vera gel can help soothe the burn and provide relief.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: "Never do anything you wouldn't be willing to explain to God." (unknown)

JUDY ARMSTRONG, 624-7276

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