Turkey Trot

Nothing gets one in the mood to gobble gobble like a good old fashioned foot race, as evidenced by 470 registrations for this year's Turkey Trot hosted by Carbondale Parks and Recreation.

Jeff Colt and Kara Lapoint took the cake for overall fastest times, completing the 5k in 17 minutes, 12 seconds and 20 minutes, 57 seconds respectively.

Among the youngsters (under 18), Zachary King and Kayla Steele fi nished fi rst at 21 minutes, 19 seconds and 24 minutes, 18 seconds.

In the 62+ category, Daniel Perlman and Virgina Rutowski won with 20 minutes, 20 seconds and 30 minutes, 2 seconds.

Last and literally not least, Carl Meinecke earned the "average racer" grand prize by placing exactly in the middle with a time of 31 minutes, 35 seconds.

As for the one-mile fun run, Teddy Lievois had the fastest time overall at 7 minutes 49 seconds.

Photos by Jamie Wall

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When Christmas was outlawed in New England, an interesting group of Unitarians revived it. Rev. Norris recounts their story.

“Why the Unitarians Saved Christmas” by Rev. A.G. Norris. Live Music by Jimmy Byrne.

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December 5, 1961 – October 28, 2022

Louise was a wonderful and talented woman, a ripple in still water. Her smile was a sparkling light, brightening her face, her eyes and the lives of those around her. She touched many hearts and souls through music, cooking, dancing and caring for her furry family. Louise was a brilliant and quick-witted lady. Growing up in Shreveport, Louisiana, she had many activities that kept her busy. She was in the Girl Scouts, where she learned various skills and gained many lifelong friends. She was active in radio and drama, and she loved her Byrd High School Drama Team. During her years in high school and college, she played bass with the symphony orchestras in Shreveport and Marshall, Texas.

From skiing with Jacques Pepin to saving the day with deep-fried food, Louise did it all. She graduated from Centenary College of Louisiana with degrees in music and psychology. She dazzled the taste buds of celebrities and guests from Aspen to Redstone with her creative dishes, dances, smile and good conversation. While cooking during a blizzard for a prince, Louise received praise for preparing “the most beautiful cheese tray he had ever seen.” She had an incredible work ethic and kept the whole kitchen crew happy during long shifts. She loved skiing and loved hitting the town afterward for dining and dancing.

Later in life, Louise ran a sound system business and volunteered for her favorite radio station, KDNK. She visited local farms and enjoyed canning her own food on her woodburning stove. She was very active and loved to hike the mountain trails and down to the river near her home; she did so until a chronic illness took her from us. She is dearly loved and missed by everyone she touched. She is survived by her sister, Emily Lafi tte, and brother, Lanier Lafi tte. Please consider donating to KDNK in her memory.

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