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Committees of the 2011 Fair


Ever wondered how many people it takes to put on the Russell Fair?  Lots! It takes many dedicated people and the complete list would be far too long to display here. However, we can at least list all of the fair's committee members and volunteer groups who generously give their time to give you a great fair year after year.


General Information:

Allan Anderson, Fair Secretary (613-445-2155)
22 Craig Street, Russell

Advertising, Promotions and Signage Committee:

Sheila McIntee
Sonja Carlow - signage (613-445-3613)
Suzanne Perras Campbell (613-445-3201)

Agricultural Products:

Leo Bekkers (613-445-5529) Jim Sullivan

Antique Equipment Show:

Henry Staal (613-445-2097) Charlie Charlebois
Ed Bowkett (613-445-6447) Rolly Staal
Hugh Latimer Scott Cluett

Antiques:

Connie Johnston (613-445-3587) Russell Historical Society

Baby Show:

Susan Barr (613-443-3009) Carolyne James
Gregory Ball  

Bar:

Ken Kaip (613-496-0075) Chris Therkelsen
Clarence Lovenuk  

Barn Storage:

Gord Sheldrick (613-443-4477)

Fair Factor:

Frank Ruiter (613-445-3393) Marc Bourque
Rick Van Der Linden  

Cattle:

Michael Bols (613-445-2870) Brian Groot-Lipman
Adrian Henry
Brian Buma
Shane Epps
Rudy Schoeni
Terry Smygwaty
Arlene Ross
Nancy Gamble

Classic Auto and Bike Show:

Stewart Bankley (613-445-1243) Allan Anderson
Dylan Griffith Shirley Vedder

Commercial Features:

Henry Staal (613-445-2097)

Concessions:

Beth Ruiter (613-445-5744) Gerry Wever

Culinary Arts:

Deron Brookes (613-445-5303) Marjorie Dugdale
Marilyn Sullivan
Ina Henry
Doris Schoeni
Laurie Heymans
Marian Armstrong
Pat McLaren

Demolition Derby:

Steve McFaul (613-445-4161) Scott Cameron
Chris Griffith John Hickling

Donations & Sponsorship:

Theresa Wever (613-445-0904)

Education Day:

Liz O’Gorman-Smit (613-445-2802) Wilma Baas (613-443-5690)
Cherry Bekkers
Julie Brisson
Doris Schoeni
Cora Staal

Entertainment:

Arena:
Karen Lovenuk (613-445-3371) Michelle Cochrane
Jennifer Armstrong  
Weekend
Gord Sheldrick (613-443-4477) Abby McFaul

Fair Factor:

Frank Ruiter (613-445-3393) Marc Bourque
Rick Van Der Linden  

Fall Cutting:

Brian Kelly (613-791-0633) Dave Adams (613-445-1067)

Field Crops:

Steve Bekkers (613-445-3284)

Flowers:

Lindley McPhail (613-445-0754) Pegi Holtz (613-821-0364)

Garbage:

Chris Olney (613-445-4190)

Gates:

Judy McFaul (613-445-4161) Grant James
Mark Hendley  

Grounds:

John Nicholls (613-445-3207)

Handcrafts:

Barbara Agar (613-445-5464)  
Ina Henry
Lucy Mulders
Diny Achtereekte
Doris Graham
Trudy Corvinelli
Doreen Taylor
Sylvie Brault
Shirley Sullivan
Marilyn Beaman
Diane Wermenlinger

Kitchen:

Marilyn James (613-445-5451)

Pancake Breakfast:

Judy McFaul (613-445-4161)

Photography:

Gail Gillis

Rabbit & Poultry:

Tony Baas (613-443-5690)

Security:

Bert Vedder (613-445-5791)

Seniors Day:

Connie Johnston (613-445-3587)

Sheep:

Mike Bols (613-445-2870)  
Lois James
Shanna Armstrong
Jenna James
Lorraine Robinson
Wayne James

Seniors' Day:

Connie Johnston (613-445-3587) Barbara Agar
Jenny Quinn Julie Tedford
Ethel Hamilton  

Sound:

Mark Hendley (613-445-1156)

Super Gymkhana Western Games:

Steve Fisher (613-821-1657)

Truck Pull:

Lyndon Donnelly (613-445-3830)
Kent Thompson
Steve McFaul

Tractor Pull:

John Therkelsen (613-445-2929) Chris Griffith
Gilles Bertrand
Linda Bertrand
Nick Honey
Ted Morrison
Luke Staal
Kent Thompson
Wendy Walsh

Website:

Marc Bourque (613-762-3898)
 
The Board of Directors offers its sincere thanks to the following organizations for the many hours of volunteer time given in support of the Russell Fair:
   
Russell Curling Club Russell & District Horticultural Society
Russell Historical Society Russell Fire Department
Russell Knights of Columbus Russell Basketball Club
Russell Minor Hockey Association Russell Lions Club
Russell Legion Russell Night Watch


 

 
 

 

 
 
     
 



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The Friday Night Entertainment was Incredible!

Chilliwack

Spirit of the West

Kim Mitchell

The 3 Big Name Headliners Gave The Crowd What They Wanted - An Awesome Show!

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Demolition Derby

 
     
 
     
 

What would you do for $1,000?



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Seniors' Day!


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