6 Friday, May 24, 2019brooklintowncrier.com Meet the Grand Marshal We are delighted to announce that Gloria and Robert Jackson of Brooklin are the Grand Marshals of the 108th Brooklin Spring Fair and Parade. Gloria and Robert were both born and raised in the area and, in turn, raised their family here. For more than 50 years, the Fair has been a family tradition. But their family ties actually go back to the early beginnings of the Fair. Roberts' great-grandfather, William Ormiston, was one of the prominent farmers who served as a founding Director of the Fair. Both Gloria and Robert have been avid volunteers since 1988 and have contributed to the fabric of the Fair through their many contributions. According to Gloria, the Fair continues to be a favourite because of "the generations of families still volunteering and taking part" in this long standing tradition. Robert initially started volunteering as the Fair photographer, capturing memories. Each year, he would take a week's vacation from work. Gloria soon followed suit and got involved in order to share their vacation time. Robert worked on the grounds committee for 10 years before serving on the executive committee and then as President in 1994-95. Gloria has been involved with HomeCraft for many years, including serving as President of the Home Craft Committee in 2001-02 and as a Director on the Board. Now responsible for the Senior Section of Home Craft, Gloria was also responsible for building sponsorship for the Fair. Both of them say their volunteer journey with the Fair has given them a lifetime of memories and they still look forward to the event each year. You'll be able to hear Gloria and Robert's story at the Grand Opening and see them as the Grand Marshals in the parade on Saturday, June 1, beginning at 10:30 am. Steve Lee, North Ward Councillor Town of Whitby May Your Fair Weekend Be Filled with Fun and Traditions. Enjoy! Proudly Serving the People of Whitby 101-114 Dundas St. E., Whitby L1N2H7 Tel: 905-430-1141 • Fax: 905-430-1840 lorne.coeco@pc.ola.org • www.lornecoempp.ca Congratulations to the Brooklin Spring Fair Board of Directors and Volunteers for Hosting A Great Community Event. Lorne Coe MPP Whitby-Oshawa Have a Safe and Fun Time at the Brooklin Spring Fair! Todd McCarthy Conservative Party of Canada 2019 Candidate for Whitby www.toddmccarthy.ca