Winter Canival 2008 Royalty

Introducing the 2008 Winter Carnival King & Queen William "Bub" McGrain & Janet Simkins

Timothy P. Burpoe was born in Yonkers, New York the son of Marion (Fennell) Burpoe and the late Eugene F. Burpoe. Tim is one of seven children, four brothers and three sisters (he’s the fifth of seven and the reason he is so well adjusted and sociable). He gained Boy Scouts highest rank of Eagle Scout as a 16 year old, and graduated from Charles E. Gorton High School.

From high school he attended and graduated from Paul Smiths College of Arts & Science with an A.A.S in Forest Technology/Survey Option. He roamed the southwest of the United States for three years working in Utah as a Seasonal Forester/Firefighter, surveyor for a uranium mine, Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management. He then found himself back in the northeast and Syracuse, NY where he graduated from the SUNY College of Environmental Science & Forestry with a B.S. in Resource Management. In Syracuse he met the love of his life, Sue Cherny and they eventually moved to Saranac Lake after Tim was offered a job with the NYS Division of Equalization & Assessment as a Forest Appraiser. Sue has been a Resource Room/ Consulting Teacher in Tupper Lake High School for the past 21 years.

Tim has worked as a forester in the Adirondacks for the past 21 years and is a Certified Forester and managing partner with Timberland Assets & Management, LLC. of Saranac Lake. He was elected a Franklin County Legislator for District 7, representing the Towns of Harrietstown and Franklin, and the Village of Saranac Lake, in 2005. He was re-elected to his second term in November and sworn in on January 3, 2008.

He is married to Sue, of Syracuse, and they share three sons, Joseph (18), Steven (16) and Michael (13).

Mr. Burpoe has been active in the community as a member of the Village of Saranac Lake Planning Board, Town of Harrietstown Board of Assessment Review, Troop 12 Boy Scout Committee, President of the Friends of Mt. Pisgah, and coach of numerous youth baseball, football and lacrosse teams. He has chaired the Franklin County Economic Development & Planning Committee for the past three years and is a member of the Finance and Public Safety Committees, and is an appointed representative to the Franklin County Bicentennial Committee.

Tim loves Saranac Lake and Adirondacks. He can’t think of a better place to raise his three sons. The experiences that he has had, “walking the Adirondacks” is material that could fill a book and, along with his wife, are what has made him who he is today. Humbled and honored would be an understatement of his feelings for being chosen as Grand Marshall of the 2008 Winter Carnival.

Archbishop, Dermott Morgan

Dermott was born in Saranac Lake. The youngest of 11 children, he was raised on left-over table scraps and hand-me-down clothes. He is a proud native of Saranac Lake. After graduating from high school, he joined the United States Marine Corps and served 4 years honorably. Later on he received an associates degree from North Country Community College, a Bachelors degree from Cortland State and a Masters degree from Potsdam State.

Through his travels, Dermott was lucky enough to meet the woman of his dreams, his wife Elizabeth. They have been blessed with two wonderful children, Haleigh and Dermott Jr. . Dermott and his family moved back to Saranac Lake and he has been working in the School District as a teacher and coach for the past 13 years. Elizabeth and he are also partners with his sister Casey and brother Terry as owners of Morgans 11 on the beautiful Saranac River in downtown Saranac Lake! His fondest memories of Winter Carnival were his senior year as a member of the Winter Carnival Court. It was that year in 1984 that his mother, Sheila Morgan, was voted Queen of the Winter Carnival. Dermott is humbled to again be part of the royal family. He wants to thank everyone involved for allowing him to be part of the 2008 Winter Carnival.

Chamberlain, Carol Reyell

Carol cannot say she is a native Saranac Laker, but she did move here in sixth grade, so she considers herself an “almost.” One of her fondest high school memories is being on the Winter Carnival Court, and she is excited to be part of the royal family again, and would like to thank this year’s court for the fun she knows she’s going to have. After graduating from SUNY Potsdam, Carol returned to her hometown and has been teaching at the Saranac Lake Middle School ever since.

She is married to Jeff Reyell, whom she met in that same sixth grade classroom, and they have two special kids, Kurt and Lisa, who make their lives sparkle. Some of Carol’s favorite pastimes are family dinners, reading on the beach at camp, and getting together whenever she can with good friends. And although this year’s winter carnival theme is “Hooray for Hollywood,” Carol would much prefer to say, “Hooray for Saranac Lake” because she wouldn’t trade her hometown for Hollywood for a second!

PRINCESS, Rebecca L. Strack

Princess Rebecca L. Strack was born in Malone but moved to Saranac Lake while very young and graduated from Saranac Lake High School in 1985. She is a North Country Community College student looking forward to completing an ASS degree in Business Administration in May of 2008. Campus activities include being a campus activity Board member, SGA President and a Campus Planning Committee Member.

She also volunteers for the Adirondack Chapter of Habitat for Humanity, AMC – Uihlein Mercy Center and the Angel Jordan Fund. Rebecca has been honored by Phi Theta Kappa and received numerous scholarship awards. She has also been nominated for the 2008 Chancellor’s Award. All this while maintaining a grade point average in excess of 3.9. Rebecca would like future employment as an event planner at a local hotel.

Rebecca lives in Saranac Lake with her husband Michael and children Adam (21), Meghan (18), Douglas (13) and Christian (3). She is the daughter of Paula LaVoy and Gerald Trim, Jr. and has siblings Angela Trim and Daniel Trim.

PRINCE, Brandon Moser

Prince Brandon Moser is a native of Tonawanda, New York and he will graduate from Paul Smith’s College in May, 2008 with a Bachelors in Fisheries and Wildlife Biology. Brandon volunteers as an Environmental Interpreter and has received both a Citizenship Award and a GCA Award for individual accomplishments in society. While attending school, Brandon has been the Assistant Director of a Watershed Stewardship Program and is an Assistant Area Coordinator at Paul Smith’s College.

Brandon’s interests include hiking, camping, hunting, fishing, photography and painting. Brandon’s future plans are unsettled at this point, but whatever path his life takes, he intends to have fun along the way.

He is the son of Cathy & Kyle Mellanthine and Norm & Linda Moser and has siblings Katie, Amber, Zack and Trevor.

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Attendant to the King, Lee Freeburg

Lee is the son of Dick Freeburg and Cheri Fisher. He has three older brothers, Ian, Brent and Eric. Lee’s favorite sports are lacrosse, soccer and rugby. In his spare time he likes to hunt and ride his horse Coda. In 2006 he went to sing in Italy with the Saranac Lake Men’s and Women’s Ensembles. Lee is going to the New York Fire Academy after he graduates to become either a professional fire fighter or a Smoke Jumper out West.

Attendant to the Queen, Ruth Connors

Ruth is the daughter of Susan Owens and Thomas Connors and the stepdaughter of James Owens. She has five sisters and three brothers and she loves them all. She loves playing volleyball and participating in the senior play. She’s very excited to go to college next year to study early childhood education and hopefully play volleyball. She is happy beyond words to be following in her sister’s, footsteps as a member of the Winter Carnival Court .She wishes everyone a happy carnival.

Court Spokeswoman, Ruth Connors

Katie O’Reilly Morgan is a Saranac Lake native. She is the daughter of Sean and Tammy Morgan and sister of Forest and Kevin Morgan. She plays soccer, basketball, rugby and just recently started bobsledding. In the fall she plans to attend St. Lawrence University or SUNY ESF to study conservation biology. Katie is ecstatic about being on Carnival Court, but is a little sad she will not be able to be a carnival character in the parade. She would like to thank her plethora of family members and friends who have helped make all of her Canival experiences fantastic and wishes everyone a stupendous Winter Carnival 2008.

Court Spokesman,Sam Racette

Sam is the son of Steve and Cherise Racette and the brother of Douglas. As a three-season athlete, he runs cross-country and also participates in indoor and outdoor track. He is really excited to be a senior and on Winter Carnival Court this year, but can’t wait for college next year. He hopes to major in either biology or psychology while attending a higher education facility in the northeast.

Lady of the Court, Lauren Burgess

Lauren is the daughter of Dana and Ollie Burgess and sister to Adam and Molly. She is a member of Honor Society, Women’s Ensemble and is a three-sport athlete, with alpine skiing, of course, being her favorite. Lauren loves winter more than life itself and nothing makes her happier than the sight of snow. She is planning to attend college next year and will probably study elementary education. She is extremely happy to be following in the footsteps of her brother who was on the court in 2006 and thrilled to be on this year’s court with her fellow classmates.

Lady of the Court, Hannah Sporn

Hannah is the daughter of Dan and Lee Ann and the sister of Ben and Jake. She enjoys art and running track & field year round.  Next year she hopes to compete on a division 1 team in college and major in exercise science. She has enjoyed her time on the 2008 Court and wishes everyone a wonderful Winter Carnival.

Lady of the Court, Samantha Fazioli

Samantha is the daughter of Sandy Law-Fazioli and Rich Fazioli. She is the stepdaughter of Michelle Fazioli and has two younger half-siblings, Max and G.G.  Samantha was born and raised in Saranac Lake and has been a member of the high school soccer and softball teams for the last four years. She is also a member of the vocal ensemble and president of the National Honor Society and student council. Samantha plans to attend college in the fall and study pre-optometry. She would like to thank everyone, especially her mom, for their support. She hopes you all enjoy your Winter Carnival.

Lady of the Court, Glynis Jones

Glynis is the daughter of Amy and Peter Jones of Saranac Lake and sister of Rhonwen. She enjoys playing soccer year-round, as well as softball in the spring. She is a member of Women’s Ensemble and has enjoyed being involved in the senior play and the high school musical. She plans to study physical therapy next year at college. She is thrilled to be part of the Winter Carnival Court this year.

Lady of the Court, Lillian Holmes

Lillian is the daughter of Tim and Meg Holmes and sister of Oliver. She is a member of the National Honor Society, the Key Club and the math club. She is a three sport athlete, participating in cross country track, volleyball, and track & field. She is very excited to be on the court this year and wishes everyone a happy carnival.

Lady of the Court, Emily Doyle

Emily Doyle is the daughter of Tim and Robin Doyle and sister of Ashley. Emily is a three-sport athlete, playing soccer, hockey and softball. She is also busy with women’s ensemble, senior play and the musical. Emily hopes to study nursing next year in college and is thrilled to be on the Winter Carnival Court of 2008.

Gentleman of the Court, Aidan Bickford

Aidan Bickford is the son of Caroline Hambley and Addison Bickford. He is brother to Celeste and Claire Bickford. He has lived in Rainbow Lake his whole life. He enjoys cross country running, nordic skiing, snowboarding and bicycling. He is interested in pursuing a degree in biotechnology or a related science field. He hopes everyone enjoys the 2008 Winter Carnival.

Gentleman of the Court, Luke Neill

Luke is the son of Roger and Debbie Neill and the brother of Chris. He is a member of the National Honor Society and a three-sport athlete participating in soccer, basketball and lacrosse. After graduation, Luke is planning to pursue a career in medicine. He would like to thank all of his friends and family for their support and wishes everyone a happy Winter Carnival.

Gentleman of the Court, Patrick Darrah

Patrick is the son of Wayne and Brenda Darrah. He plays football and basketball. He loves to play guitar and sing. He has been playing in a band for years and plans to pursue a degree in music next year at college in the city. He is extremely excited to be a part of the Winter Carnival Court of 2008.

Gentleman of the Court, Patrick Davison

Pat is the son of Kenneth Davison and Marlene Balerno. He lives in Bloomingdale with his mother and stepfather, Jeff Balerno. He has been a three sport athlete in high school, playing football, basket ball and lacrosse. He has a sister, Mackenzie Davison, who is a sophomore in high school. Next year he plans to go to college to study physical education

Gentleman of the Court, Nate Webb

Nate is the son of David Webb and Amy Hanlon Webb and brother of Michael Webb; all of whom were alumni of Saranac Lake High School. His mother and father were members of the 1979 Winter Carnival Court. Nate has been a member of National Honor Society for the past three years. He is also a three-sport athlete, playing football, hockey and lacrosse. He is and has been captain of each. He is president of the Class of 2008. He hopes to attend either Boston College or Northeastern University in the fall.

Gentleman of the Court, John Rodriguez

John is the son of Peg and Hector Rodriguez and brother of Angie, Leah, Jessica, Thomas, Jenny, Sonya, Hector, Hannah and Steven. He enjoys reading, writing, breathing, singing, laughing, walking, playing guitar, eating and thinking. One day he hopes to change the world and he likes New Jersey no matter what anyone says.

RESIDENT CARNIVAL KINGS & QUEENS (1947-1952, 1971-2006)

1947 - ROBERT SULLIVAN & JEAN KEATING
1948 - NED PENDERGAST & DONALDA MAPLE
1949 - NED PENDERGAST & DONALDA MAPLE
1950 - DONALD MANLEY & KATHLEEN OBERST
1951 - THOMAS FINA & NATALIE BOMBARD
1952 - JOHN LAPAN & SHIRLEY HOMBURGER
1971 - CHARLES PANDOLPH & NORMA ALLEN
1972 - PHILIP LALANDE & MONA FOBARE
1973 - ERNEST SEIFRIED & DOROTHY LAMY
1974 - JOHN RAYMOND & MARGARET TOOHEY
1975 - JEFFREY WHISHER & ELIZABETH DORA
1976 - EUGENE KEOUGH & SUE DYER
1977 - LOUIS FOBARE & PHYLLIS KNOBEL
1978 - THOMAS DOTY &MARGARET HAIG
1979 - CLYDE CHEESMAN & PATRICIA ODDY
1980 - FRANCIS STEARNS & ALICE McCOLGAN
1981 - RAYMOND LaROSE & CAROLYN McCORMICK
1982 - PETER A. WARD & MILDRED WHITSON
1983 - EDWARD McCARTHY & MARY DICKS
1984 - ROBERT MacINTYRE & SHEILA MORGAN
1985 - CLARENCE McCORMICK & KATHLEEN MORGAN FOBARE
1986 - RONALD B. KEOUGH & MILDRED R. KEOUGH
1987 - REGINALD PERRAS & BETTY SAYLES
1988 - DONALD DUSO & ANN LATOUR FINA
1989 - CHARLES KEOUGH & MARGARET LaPOINTE
1990 - JAMES LAMY & BARBARA MERRITT
1991 - ROGER KING & DALE McGINNIS
1992 - A. DAVID MARTELLE & CHERYL LYON
1993 - JAMES BISHOP & BARBARA DAMP
1994 - CHARLES MARTIN & SHIRLEY HOSLER
1995 - DEREK DOTY & VIRGINIA HARRINGTON
1996 - MICHAEL KILROY & MARGARET LOGIE
1997 - FORREST MORGAN & KRIS BELL
1998 - JACQUES DeMATTOS & LINDA PIRO
1999 - ROBERT BROWN & PATRICIA BROWN
2000 - JOHN HOWARD & BERYL SZWED
2001 - SAM GRIMONE & BONNIE CARRIS
2002 - WALTER "BUD" DUFFY & BARBARA MARTIN
2003 - WAYNE NEWMAN & PEARL LaVALLEE
2004 - RAYMOND DORA & DONNA DORA
2005 - RIP ALLEN & RUTH SOFIELD
2006 - ALLIE PELLETIERI & TOMI GALLLAGHER

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.