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Sunday is the anniversary of the day in 1959 when the Hockey Mask was invented. Tired of stopping hockey pucks with his face, Montreal goalie Jacques Plante, having received another wound, reemerged from the locker room with seven new stitches and a plastic face mask he had made from fiberglass and resin. Although Cliff Benedict had tried a leather mask back in the 1920s, the idea didn't catch on then. After Plante wore his, goalies throughout the NHL began wearing protective plastic face shields. Monday is Plan Your Epitaph Day, dedicated to the proposition that a forgettable gravestone is a fate worse than death. Some memorable epitaphs include, "Pardon me for not rising," "I told you I was sick," and "On the whole, I'd rather be in Philadelphia." WHAT'S HAPPENING? Wednesday's 10:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. storytimes celebrate Halloween with stories and a "scary" spider craft. There is no Saturday storytime this week. The Friends of the Roswell Public Library with the Roswell Community Little Theater are sponsoring a Halloween dinner theater production of "Murder at Midnight" on Saturday, October 31, at the library. The evening includes hors d'oeuvres, a gourmet dinner, fun mystery production, and prizes. Although costumes are encouraged, they are not required. Cost for the dinner and play is $40 per person, and proceeds will go to the library expansion fund. Seating is limited, and reservations must be made by Friday. BOOK TALK Librarian Loretta Clark provides this week's library information. The library is noted for its books printed on paper, but the library is more than print items. It is also books recorded on audiocassettes. The following selections are presented for your listening pleasure. For the young at heart, start off by listening to "Multicultural Tales to Tell." These folktales cover a variety of stories from around the world. For Halloween folktales, try "Cajun Ghost Stories," "Graveyard Tales," and "There's No Such Thing As Ghosts." Chivalry in action can be heard in the selected tales from "King Arthur And His Knights," or take a journey back in time with "Shakespeare For Children." It might inspire children (and adults) to read the original classical tales. Adult listeners will be inspired by "Everyday Enlightenment: The Twelve Gateways to Personal Growth" or "Pure Heart, Enlightened Mind." For a guide to fostering a natural sense of wonder and spirituality in children, listen to "Spiritual Parenting." In recent weeks, Roswell citizens were encouraged to practice random acts of kindness. For some case studies in kindness, listen to "Random Acts of Kindness" and "More Acts of Random Kindness." For kindness of a different nature, spouses can "Grow Old Along With Me - The Best Is Yet To Be." DID YOU KNOW? Pumpkins are not just for pies. They also make excellent vegetable side dishes. Pumpkin is high in vitamin A, low in calories, and a good source of potassium and dietary fiber. Pumpkin and other squashes can be used in chilled or hot soups; in place of mashed potatoes; baked and stuffed with meat, rice, and vegetable mixtures; or sautéed or stir-fried. Grated pumpkin also livens up chicken or turkey stuffing. To prepare pureed fresh pumpkin or squash, cut it in half, scoop out seeds and pulp, and cook cut-side-down until tender. Microwave cooking is fastest - six to seven minutes per pound. THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: "Why is it that people who cough a lot go to the movies instead of the doctor?" (Unknown) JUDY ARMSTRONG, 624-7276
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