King: Frank Camelo

Frank Camelo was born in Tupper Lake. His parents were Dominick and Mary Camelo.  He graduated from the Holy Ghost Academy in 1948 and married a Saranac Lake girl Evelyn Peer. They have been married for 53 years and have 3 children Gerry, Pete and Jim and 7 grandchildren.  Frank was employed for 38 years with Sunmount VA Hospital then with Sunmount DDSO. He is currently employed as a monitor for the Saranac Lake Central School District and enjoys working with our young people.

Life Achievements:

• Commissioner of the Larry Doyle Youth Baseball in the 70’s for 8 years.
• Chairman for the Sunmount Developmental Center CSEA Scholarship for 19 years.
• Member of the Three Man Board of Assessor for the Village.
• Secretary of The Athletic Association for St. Pius X High School.
• Member of the St. Bernard’s Parish Council and finance committee several years ago.
• Greeter and Alter Server for St. Bernard’s Church.  
• Officer of the VFW Post 3357 and the Saranac Lake Elks Lodge 1508.
• Member of the Hall of Fame Committee for the Saranac Lake High School.
• Worked security for all home football and basketball games for many, many years.
• Worked the polls for voting in both the Village of Saranac Lake and North Elba.
• Served in the United States Air Force for 4 active years including one year in Korea and served 10 years active in the United States Air Force Reserve.
• Drummer in numerous bands for 38 years and played all over the North Country.

Frank has lived here for 53 years…..end of story.

Queen: Carol Reyell

• Parents: Anne and Bill Boutilier of SL
• Born in Utica, NY – 1956
• Graduated in 1974 from SLHS
• College – BA from SUNY Potsdam
• Masters of Education – SUNY Potsdam
• Taught in SL Middle School for 29 years.
• Married in 1981 to high school sweetheart, Jeff Reyell
• Children – Kurt, 24, and Lisa, 22

 Volunteer History:

• Have been an Elder, Deacon, and Sunday School teacher at the First Presbyterian Church.
• Library Book Fair.
• Secretary of SL Ski Club.
• Sl After-Prom Committee.
• SL Winter Carnival Court Advisor.
• Lift Mt. Pisgah volunteer.
• First Night Volunteer.
• IPW ( Ice Palace Worker).
• Recording secretary for Women’s Civic Chamber.

History in SL: I moved here from Clinton, New York in 6^th grade when my dad became the manager of the Telephone Company. I never dreamed I’d get a job here teaching at the same school I first attended. In 2002 , I was especially honored to be given the SL School District Employee of the Year Award. I have so enjoyed raising my children here and continue to love the comfort level SL offers when it comes to knowing so many people and having such good friends. I feel fortunate to have enjoyed Winder Carnival in many ways: being on the court in HS, advising the court for years and watching my own kids enjoy and participate, being the Chamberlain in 2008, and now this. It’s great! I particularly enjoy family, impromptu gatherings with friends, reading, snowshoeing with my puppy, Jasmyn, and relaxing at our summer camp.

 I am very thankful to be selected to join all of the wonderful queens who have come before me. Saranac Lake is truly a special place.