HER TURN; HUNDREDS FLOCK TO LIBRARY TO GREET FORMER FIRST LADY.Byline: Sylvia L. Oliande Staff Writer Among the hundreds of people who stood in line for hours to have Nancy Reagan autograph her book, ``My Turn,'' the Kovach family of Baltimore stood out. Henrietta Kovach and 6-year-old Sarah had donned matching pink mother-daughter dresses and white pearls for their brief encounter with the former first lady, who scheduled the book-signing session at the Reagan Presidential Library to celebrate her 78th birthday, which actually was Tuesday. ``I love her,'' said Sarah, who made a red bead bead Small object, usually pierced for stringing. It may be made of virtually any material—wood, shell, bone, seed, nut, metal, stone, glass, or plastic—and is worn or affixed to another object for decorative or, in some cultures, magical purposes. necklace necklace: see jewelry. to give to her idol, along with pictures she drew on the plane trip from Baltimore to California. ``She's a very nice lady and I love her so much I want to cry.'' Henrietta Kovach said she grew up in a staunch Republican family and her husband, John, became more conservative when he married her. The family holds the former first family in such high esteem, in fact, it traveled to California just for the book signing. John said his admiration for the Reagans is more about Ronald Reagan as president than a party affiliation. ``The time leading up to the period he was elected was a very difficult time for this country,'' John Kovach said, citing the oil shortage and hostage crisis When a surrounded terrorist or criminal tries to hold off the authorities by force, it is considered a "barricaded suspect" situation. When a person/s holds others against their will, but keeps them hidden, it is simple kidnapping. of the late 1970s. ``I can remember the sense of renewal that took place. Reagan was inspiring with the things that he did and said.'' Library foundation officials said they were pleasantly surprised at the large turnout for the signing. Declaring it a rousing rous·ing adj. 1. Inducing enthusiasm or excitement; stirring: a rousing sermon. 2. Lively; vigorous: a rousing march tune. 3. success, library officials hope to make it an annual event. ``The most gratifying grat·i·fy tr.v. grat·i·fied, grat·i·fy·ing, grat·i·fies 1. To please or satisfy: His achievement gratified his father. See Synonyms at please. 2. thing about this is that it's the summer,'' said Mark Burson, executive director of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation. ``People make plans, they leave the area and yet they came out with this show of support.'' Although the first lady's presence was the highlight, guests to the library also took the time to walk through the exhibits, have a piece of birthday cake and sign one of two guest books to be given to her later. The line formed from her table in the library's bookstore and snaked its way through the lobby, turning on itself several times to accommodate approximately 400 people overall. Reagan, dressed in a beige beige n. 1. A light grayish brown or yellowish brown to grayish yellow. 2. A soft fabric of undyed, unbleached wool. adj. Light grayish-brown or yellowish-brown to grayish-yellow. tailored suit, smiled graciously but said little as each visitor presented a book or pictures for her signature. She often turned her attention to the children who came to her, asking them how old they were and accepting hugs and kisses For the XML format, see . Hugs and Kisses is a term for a sequence of the letters X and O, e.g. XOXO, typically used to express affection or good friendship at the end of a written letter or email. . Some of those waiting gave her gifts, including Brownie brownie, in Celtic folklore, household spirit associated with farmsteads. Brownies help with chores, but, if criticized, they will make mischief, such as spoiling crops. If payment other than food is offered a brownie, he vanishes from a farm forever. Troop 432 from Moorpark who each brought a single flower (Bot.) a flower with but one set of petals, as a wild rose. See also: Single . Others simply wished her happy returns as she signed her name, then walked away, often glowing. ``What is it now, 39, and holding?'' joked Barbara Adams This article is about the British Egyptologist. For the American juror, see Trekkie#Trekkie controversy. Barbara Georgina Adams (February 19 1945 – June 26 2002) was a British Egyptologist. , as she gathered her newly signed books. Reagan smiled, nodded and said, ``Right,'' before turning her attention to the next group waiting in line. She had more than an hour and hundreds of people to get to, but she was showing no sign of tiring. CAPTION(S): 3 Photos PHOTO (1--Color) Former first lady Nancy Reagan autographs a book Thursday during her birthday celebration and book signing at the Reagan Presidential Library. (2--Color in Simi Edition only) A birthday cake for Nancy Reagan was made for the book signing. (3) At the Reagan Library, former first lady Nancy Reagan shakes hands Thursday with young visitor Sarah Kovach, 6, of Baltimore. 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