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August 28, 1997: At their Limehouse Pit, located
in Halton Hills, J. C. Duff Limited entertained a crowd of over 150 friends and business
associates just before Labor Day weekend. Customers, suppliers,
local municipal and APAO representatives, truckers
and employees joined forces under a large circus tent for a very
successful evening. The celebration was in honor of J.C.Duff Limited’s 50th
year in business as a sand and gravel producer in the province of Ontario. |
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A steak and chicken Bar-B-Q was followed by a multimedia
presentation created by company president, Ian Duff. It included a video
reflecting the company’s early years followed by speeches from past-president Mac
Duff and company treasurer, Janice Gee. Ted Chudleigh,
M.P.P. for Halton North presented a plaque from Premiere Mike Harris
commemorating the event. Halton Hills Chamber of Commerce president, Pat Hatch
congratulated the Duff’s and recognized their positive involvement in the community.
Representatives of the Aggregate Producers’ Association of Ontario, Dick Pipe
and Ian Jennings commented on the Duff’s long standing relationship
with the APAO. Doug Reid of Reid Equipment Solutions made a toast and
amused the crowd with a rather tame (for Doug) joke. Long-time trucker, Walter Bell
reflected on the many years hauling for J. C. Duff Limited provided by himself and brother
Clarence, who was also in attendance. General Manager, Jack
McKay, spoke of the many good people that have worked with J. C. Duff Limited
over his 42 years with the company. He then introduced retiring office manager, Eileen
Kent who spoke of her 18-year relationship with the Duff family and then cut the
50th Anniversary cake for all to enjoy.
During the evening, twelve J. C. Duff Hats were sold for $100.00 a piece to raise funds
for the new Acton Arena and Community Centre.
Company president, Ian Duff, presented a cheque for $1,200.00 to Halton Hills Mayor,
Marilyn Sarjeantson, the following Tuesday. Mr. Duff acknowledged the generosity and
community spirit of the following companies and their representatives: |
