Saranac Lake Winter Carnival in the Adirondacks

Winter Carnival 2007 at the Hotel Saranac

Date: February 3 & 9, 2007 (special locals night on February 8.)
Cocktails (cash bar): 5:27 p.m.
Performance: 6:02 p.m.
INFO at 800-937-0211.

The hotel manager get's whacked with a frying pan and he is dead --- way dead, causing the improv group that rehearses there to start acting up.

"Dead Pan" takes place at the Hotel Saranac in Saranac Lake, NY on February 3 and 9, 2006, during Winter Carnival. The night of mystery starts with cash bar at 5:27 p.m. and the performance begins at 6:02 p.m. and it is up to the audience to figure out who is who, what is what and the name of the murderer. There will also be a 'locals night' performance on February 8, with a light fair dinner.
When the creative sorts of the group and the working sort of the hotel staff start pointing fingers at each other --- there are less tips than a land lock canoe. Or something like that.

The manager was demanding of everyone, but himself. While stealing away have his evening gin and cigarette someone found him and left him dead on the loading dock, with an indentation on the back of his head that matched a skillet filled with burnt eggs. To say the eggs and the manager's head were scrambled for the last time is an understatement.

On a normal day -- one when the a staff member isn't killed on the location -- the workers don't get along, now there are like barracudas and piranhas on fish fry night in Trouts Lake. They are testy with each other, and vicious with the improv group that rehearses at the Hotel Sarasoda.

Though the hotel hancho won't be missed, it still is a crime and someone has to solve the mystery. That someone will likely be the audience who will be called to duty to interview the suspects and figure out who has the big swing -- when it comes to a frying pan.

"Dead Pan" is a play in which the audience attempts solves the crime. Each of the two performances will have a different ending and the guileful sleuths have a chance to win prizes for their deductions. There will be two performances of this entertaining whodunit at the The Hotel Saranac on February 3 & 9, beginning at 5:27 p.m. with a cash bar and the performance begins at 6:02 p.m. (dinner at 7:03 p.m.)

The special 'locals' Night' performance takes place on Thursday, February 8, 2007, with a lighter menu fare. The performances price for Thursday will be reduced and includes a Deli Buffet; cashbar at 5:27 p.m., performance at 6:02 p.m.; and the buffet begins at 7:03 p.m.

"Dead Pan" is filled with Adirondack humor. Best of all there is a seasoned cast that audiences have enjoyed from the previous six Winter Carnival Mysteries! Highlighting the night of intrigue and interviews are Jessica Letson, Lucky Cerutti, Robin Cerutti, Chris Fransen, Doug Fransen and Kelly Wight. The script is written by George DeChant.

Ticket and accommodation information is available by calling the Hotel Saranac AAA Rated Hotel at 800-937-0211. There is limited seating for all the performances so make your reservations now. More accommodation information is available by calling the Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, 800/347-1990.
Stay tuned for information about a performance at the Adirondack Hotel, in Long Lake in March 2007. Also, http://users.westelcom.com/gemboy/
Are you ready to filet?

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SARANAC LAKE (NY) – The results are in for one of Saranac Lake Winter Carnival’s most popular event: the Ladies’ Fry Pan Toss. This year’s 54 competitors vied for the longest toss of a well-seasoned cast-iron pan. Results are as follow:

Classes Winners Name Distance

16 – 25 years old Trisha Wickwire 40’ 4”

26 – 40 years old Becky Sutter 41” 11”

41 – 50 years old Dianna Trummer 39’ 5”

Over 50 years old Deborah Snow White 32’ 5”

Final Winners are:

1st Place Becky Sutter 47’ 5”

2nd Place Trisha Wickwire 39’ 5”

3rd Place Dianna Trummer 38’ 4”

For more information, please contact the Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce at 518-891-1990 or by e-mail at info@saranaclake.com.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 27, 2007

Winter Canival 2007 Royalty

Grand Marshall, Gail Rogers Rice, Ph.D.

Gail Rogers Rice was born and raised In Saranac Lake. After graduating from high school in 1957, she received an BA degree from SUNY-Albany, an MS from SUNY-Plattsburgh and her PhD in Administration from SUNY-Albany. She has spent the last 40 years in various positions at North Country Community College culminating in her becoming President in 1992. Put another way, Dr. Rice has been a presence on campus, in one capacity or another, since it began its first year of academic operation. She is a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma Honorary Society for Women Educators.

She has served on the Boards of both the Village of Saranac Lake and the Town of Harrietstown and was the first woman elected to the Harrietstown Board. Dr. Rice has served on numerous state and local organizations including the Governor's Statewide Task Force for Economic Development, the Adirondack Economic Development Corporation Board, the Adirondack North Country Association Board, the Blue Line Council, the Saranac River Commission, the High Peaks Hospice Board as chair of fundraising, the Franklin County Board for the Aging, the Rotary Club and others too numerous to mention.

Among her many awards and commendations are a Certificate of Appreciation from the Adirondack Correctional Facility, the George Hodson Award for outstanding service to NCCC, the Business and Professional Women's Club "Woman of the Year", and she was selected in 2004 to ORDA's Hall of Fame.
Dr. Rice has two children, Suzanne - married to Clyde Baker, and Barbara - married to Chad McCarthy. She has two grandchildren, Cal McCarthy Rice - a member of this years Winter Carnival Court and Sam Baker.

Dr. Rice represents the fifth of seven generations of Saranac Lake residents. She is thankful that fate has conspired to allow her to live virtually all of her adult life in the community in which she grew up. She feels privileged to have been surrounded by a caring and supportive family and community. She enjoys small-town life and is proud to have adopted North Country values of independence and hard work. That independence, coupled with a genuine concern for the well-being of ones neighbors, makes this area truly unique.

Archbishop, John Van Anden

John Van Anden was born in White Plains, N.Y. on June 24, 1954. He is a graduate of Bronxville High School and Babson College. John remembers waiting in line on the side of Route 30 to enter Fish Creek for family vacations. In 1969 John attended Camp Forestcraft on Upper Saranac Lake and was a camper and counselor for many years. He enjoyed the Adirondacks during all seasons and is pleased to be an "Adirondack 46er". While at Babson, John met his future wife, Buffy, a Wellesley College graduate. After College they were married and lived in New York City where John worked for a C.P.A. firm until late 1980 when the Van Anden's moved to Saranac Lake. In 1986 they purchased the Lakeview Deli and continue to own the business today. John is an active board member of the Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. He and Buffy have two children; Katy, age 22 and John, age 20, both now in college. Buffy's mother, Gloria Perkins recently moved here from Del Mar, California and happily resides at Will Rogers.

Winter Carnival is one of John's favorite times of year when Saranac Lake residents and guests gather together and celebrate the historic traditions of our Village. "In my business I get to see so many kids, now grown, returning to Saranac Lake with their families, giving them a glimpse of what true community spirit is like. If I'm lucky I can usually remember how they liked their sub or sandwiches made, as well."

John would like to thank the Winter Carnival Court for asking him to be this year's Archbishop. He applauds the Winter Carnival Committee for all their hard work and keeping this tradition alive, the I.P.W.U. for their imagination and endless labor on the Ice Palace, the Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and local merchants for creating an atmosphere so inviting to customers and guests, and especially to the thousands of young and old who brave the cold to enjoy our winter celebration. The world can offer some pretty incredible experiences but only in Saranac Lake can you enjoy the warmest-spirited community in usually the coldest spot in the nation!

Chamberlain, Helen Demong

Helen was born in Seoul, Korea, and being the daughter of a Sergeant in the US Army moved with her family quite a bit, eventually settling in Rome, New York. She graduated from Rome Free Academy and went on to get her degree in Music from the Crane School of Music.

Upon graduating from Crane, Helen accepted a job teaching Music Education, (Kindergarten-Fifth grade) in the Saranac Lake Central School District. In 1989, she was asked to transfer to the Saranac Lake Middle and High Schools to build the choral program. Helen has enjoyed working with students in Saranac Lake throughout her career. Some of the highlights of her career have been performing major works such as, Vivaldi's "GLORIA," Mozart's "REQUIEM," Bach's "MAGNIFICAT," and Faure's "REQUIEM," as well as outstanding musicals like, "West Side Story," and "Les Miserables." Most recently she was involved with the "Siena Project," in which she directed twenty-five students from SLHS that performed in Siena, Italy.

Helen Demong is the proud mother of Bill and Katy Demong. Bill is on the US Ski Team and a three time Olympian. Katy is living in Burlington and is the Editor for two weekly newspapers in Vermont called the South County Sentinel and the Vermont Times.

PRINCESS, Sharon Lynn Curtis

Princess Sharon Lynn Curtis was born in Albany, but lived in Saranac Lake and attended Saranac Lake schools through 3rd grade. She is a Paul Smith's College student looking forward to completing a degree in Fisheries and Wildlife Science in the Spring of 2009.

She was a recent recipient of the Brian J. Zehr ('84) Memorial Scholarship and has been active in numerous outdoor activities while in pursuit of her degree. She has been a volunteer at the Adirondack Ecological Center in Newcomb and worked at the Biological Research Station. Sharon also worked in an after school program, including games and canoeing, at the Penobscot Indian Nation Boys' and Girls' Club in Old Town, Maine. Her early years spent in Saranac Lake contribute to feeling honored and excited to represent Paul Smith's College as a part of Winter Carnival.
Sharon is the daughter of David and Marilyn Curtis and has a sister, Laura.

PRINCE, Ryan Murray

Prince Ryan Murray is a Saranac Lake native and 2005 graduate of Saranac Lake High School. He will graduate from North Country Community College in May, 2007 with an A A S degree in Criminal Justice. Prince Ryan was President of the SLHS chapter of Students Against Drunk Driving, interned with the village Police Department and participated in Take Back the Night. While attending school, he is also employed at Grand Union and is a care-giver for a handicapped member of our community. Ryan volunteers his time and efforts in support of the American Cancer Society and the Vets Club and is a Member of the Sons of the American Legion. Somehow, he also finds time to play football with the Lake City Stars. Prince Ryan would like to pursue a career in local law enforcement upon completion of his education.

He is the son of Mary and the late William Murray and has brothers Shane and Kelly.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 20, 2007

CONTACT: Milt Adams
(518) 891-4367

Winter Carnival Grand Marshal Reception and Royalty Dinner set for Feb. 6

SARANAC LAKE, N.Y. - The 2007 Saranac Lake Winter Carnival Grand Marshal Reception and Royalty Dinner will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 6 at the Hotel Saranac.

The Grand Marshal Reception will be held at 5:30 p.m. in the Grand Hall currently known as Lydia's. The Grand Marshal this year is Gail Rogers Rice of NCCC. All residents and visitors are invited to attend the reception and help welcome and meet this year's Grand Marshal. Reservations are not needed for the Grand Marshal Reception.

The Royalty Dinner will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Ballroom. The all-you-can-eat buffet will feature a salad of mixed greens with a choice of dressings on the table. The entrées will be Sirloin of Beef and Chicken Marsala. Dinner will also consist of Roasted Red Potatoes and Chef's choice of Vegetable and assorted fresh baked rolls and breads. Coffee and tea are also included in the menu. For dessert, the chefs will prepare a Chocolate Buttermilk Cake. Preregistration is required. Prepaid reservations are $23.00 for adults, $11.50 children 6-12 years old, and free for children 5 and younger. Those who make reservations and pay at the door will be charged an additional $5.00.

For more information and to make reservations for the dinner, please call Milt Adams at 891-4367. Checks can be made out to the Winter Carnival Committee and mailed to Milt Adams, 680 County Route 18, Lake Clear, NY 12945. Deadline for reservations is Wednesday, Jan. 31. Join us at the Hotel Saranac on Feb. 6 to meet this year's Royalty and help celebrate The Fabulous Fifties.

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Winners of Winter Carnival Scavenger Hunt 2007

SARANAC LAKE (NY) – The following is a list of winners for the 2007 Winter Carnival Scavenger Hunt.

1st Place: Jennifer Gallager

2nd Place: April McClean

3rd Place: Bailey Preston

4th Place: Demetria Gillette

5th Place: Charlotte McClean

6th Place Adam Bateman

7th Place Kevin Meade

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 11, 2007

SARANAC LAKE (NY) – The Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is announcing the winners from the 110th edition of the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival parade, which was held on Saturday, February 10, 2007. They are listed below:

Business Floats
1st - Place Trudeau Institute
2nd - Place St. Joseph Rehabilitation
3rd - Place Coakley High Peaks ACE Hardware Store

Business Walking
1st - American Management Association
2nd - Pendragon Theatre
3rd - Adirondack Bank

Civic/Volunteer Float
1st - Saranac Lake Adult Center

Civic/Volunteer Walking
1st - Volunteers of the Saranac Lake Free Library
2nd - High Peaks Hospice

Youth Float
1st - N. Country Girl Scouts

Youth Walking
1st -#127 Girl Scouts #147
2nd - Adirondack Stride for Pride

School Float
1st - North Country Community College
2nd - St. Bernard’s Catholic School

School Walking
1st - Saranac Lake Middle School
2nd - Bloomingdale & Lake Clear Elementary Schools

Independent Float
1st - Saranac Lake Village at Will Rogers
2nd - Kratts-Favro-Clookey Racing

Independent Walking
1st - Lawn Chair Ladies
2nd - The Gimps of Albany

Animal Unit
1st - Tri-Lakes Humane Society

Louis Fobare Memorial Trophy – Best Unit in the Parade
1st - Volunteers of Saranac Lake Free Library

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Further information about the Winter Carnival can be obtained by contacting the Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, 39 Main St., Saranac Lake, NY 12983, or at 1-800-347-1992, (518) 891-1990 or www.saranaclake.com.