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Dufferin Aggregates donates $200,000 for fall fair building Dufferin Aggregates presented a cheque for $200,000 to the Acton Agricultural Society's It's More than Fair Campaign, yesterday afternoon in a ceremony at Prospect Park. Funds raised will aid the construction of a new multi-use community building in Prospect Park. The Dufferin commitment is a combination of cash and materials. "Giving back to the community is an important part of what Dufferin Aggregates does. We have made a point to contribute to many organizations and institutions benefiting all local residents," said Bill Galloway, general manager, Dufferin Aggregates. "The project is a perfect fit for Dufferin. Acton is a growing, vibrant community. We believe the new building will be a tremendous asset and we're proud that our contribution will lay the foundation for a long-term home for the Fall Fair and also bring indoor soccer to Halton Hills." "We're very grateful for this generous gift," said Campaign co-chair Brent Marshall, who added that it was the largest the campaign has received to date. It is a significant step in reaching the $350,000 commitment the Town of Halton Hills has said the Society must have before the project can go to tender. "This project requires over 6,000 tonnes of aggregate," said Andrea Borrie, Dufferin Property and Resource manager. "It will be nice to know there are locally produced materials being used in the construction. The cash contribution will help pay for labour and materials we can't provide." The group's goal is to raise $750,000 by the end of the year. The multi-use facility will give the Agricultural Society a permanent home for its Fall Fair, provide a venue for community groups and events and provide indoor soccer pitches for the Acton and Georgetown Soccer Clubs. Dufferin Aggregates stepped forward to become the first major donor to the Acton Agricultural Society building fund with a $200,000 donation kicking off the campaign in style. At a press conference at Prospect Park Tuesday afternoon in front of the location of the new building, the cheque was presented, bringing the multi-use facility closer to reality. Not only will it be a home for the Acton Fall Fair, but indoor soccer will be played in it during the off-season Taking part in the presentation were, in front, Andrew Spill, 4 (left) and his brother Paul, 8 of Acton Soccer. Second row, from left, Dufferin Aggregates Property and Resource manager Andrea Bourrie, Dufferin Aggregates general manager Bill Galloway, `It's More Than Fair' campaign co-chairs Norm Elliott, Jim Pink and Brent Marshall. In back, Dufferin Aggregates personnel Frank Ditmar, Ken Zimmerman, Rob McDougall, Richard Erdmann and Ralph Carnovale. Photo by Ted Brown a Hale Dr., Georgetown home Saturday evening for a fence and possibly a house fire. When they arrived they found a garbage bin and fence were fully involved in flames. Firefighters extinguished the blaze stopping it from reaching the home. Crash affects officers Continued from pg. 1 The infant had been removed from the vehicle by a concerned passerby who came upon the accident and found the baby suffering from critical injuries, fire officials said. The baby had been seated in a properly-installed child seat at the time of the accident, Constable Kennedy confirmed, adding that police inspectors had no issue regarding the child's seating restraints. The driver of the dump truck, Larry Parsons, 44, of Brampton, received minor injuries, fire officials said and was treated on site by Peel paramedics. "A lot of officers have been asking about how the mother is," Kennedy said, "... officers are very concerned. "This (tragedy) has definitely affected a lot of people." As of Tuesday morning, the infant's mother was still in hospital but is expected to make a full recovery, police said. Funeral details for the son were not known at press time. Caledon OPP and OPP Technical Collision Investigators are continuing their investigation and no charges have been laid at this time. Any further witnesses to the collision are asked to contact Caledon OPP Sergeant Nicol Randall at 905-584-2241. Kitchen fire in Georgetown An Orchard Blvd., Georgetown resident suffered minor smoke inhalation as a result of a kitchen fire Friday evening. Halton Hills firefighters were called to the residence for a stove fire the residents could not attend to because they were elderly and disabled. Firefighters arrived and found a small kitchen fire had burned itself out but ruined the stove and cooking fan. The residents had left the home. Firefighters ventilated the home, helped clean the kitchen and aided paramedics with the residents. Fire briefs what he thought was a child in the river. When firefighters arrived they found a doll in the water. Trapped in a car Firefighters were called to an accident at Mountainview Rd. S. and 10 Sideroad Sunday morning. Once the flames were extinguished firefighters extricated two occupants of a vehicle, who were taken to hospital. At press time no further details on the accident were available from police. Child injured Firefighters were called to Eighth Line and Miller Dr. Saturday afternoon to help Halton Regional paramedics remove an injured child from the bushes. A child had been riding his bike when he fell, broke his ankle and was stuck in a bush. Firefighters helped remove the injured child from the awkward position with a stretcher and a cart. Fooled by a doll Halton Hills firefighters were called to the Credit River Bridge at Guelph St. and Adamson St. in Norval Thursday afternoon because a passerby had reported Another bin fire Firefighters responded to George Kennedy Public School on Weber Dr. Saturday afternoon for a garbage bin fire. Firefighters used a water pack to quickly extinguish the flames. Garbage on fire Halton Hills firefighters were called to Arrest made in Georgetown hit-and-run cyclist accident LISA TALLYN Staff Writer A Georgetown man is facing charges in connection with the May 19 hit-and-run accident at Guelph St. and Normandy Blvd. that left 19-year-old cyclist Nancy Houle seriously injured. Halton Police report that after a lengthy investigation by the service's Regional Traffic Bureau a man was arrested Thursday afternoon. Charged with criminal negligence causing bodily harm and failing to remain at the scene of a collision is Corey Henderson, 19, of Arborglen Dr. He is to appear in Milton court on July 28. When asked to comment on the fact charges have been laid Heather Eagleson, Houle's mother, said, "that is great news, we are very happy." "I think it's about time," said Houle, who suffered a broken hip and fractured skull in the accident. She is recovering at home and undergoing physiotherapy treatment. She praised police for doing a "magnificent job" in investigating the collision, and said she has a message for the person who would be convicted in connection with the accident that left her lying seriously injured on the road. "The only thing I can say is you are a heartless, selfish person. There are no words to express how I feel," said Houle. "You put me through a near-death experience, you caused my life to come to a complete halt, which not only caused me problems, it has affected the people who care for me. I've never considered myself to be a vindictive or uncaring person, however, this time I truly hope (the person convicted) gets whatever he deserves to the fullest extent of the law." NANCY HOULE