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Marilyn Clark and Const. Paula Harris of the North Cowichan/ Duncan RCMP share a hug and a smile at the annual Cancer Society Daffodil Luncheon, held recently at the Eagles Hall in Duncan. This big fundraiser for the spring campaign that features the Mounties in their famous dress uniforms always draws a packed house. [LEXI BAINAS/CITIZEN]
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This Saturday, the Cowichan Valley will honour Duncan’s Mike Coleman with a Lifetime Achievement award as the Duncan-Cowichan Chamber of Commerce holds its 18th annual Black Tie Awards. Coleman has practiced law in Duncan since 1969. He primarily practises in the Supreme and Provincial courts of B.C., he said, and in fact was duty counsel the week the Citizen contacted him. He served as Mayor of Duncan for more than 20 years, as well as being elected President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. He also served a long term as trustee of the B.C.’s Municipal Finance Authority and has held many posts connected with the legal profession. Coleman was awarded the honorary designation of Queen’s Counsel, and is also a Freeman of the City of Duncan. He said he’s “delighted” to be recognized by the Chamber but, still active in his profession, doesn’t look on it as an award to crown a career that’s drawing to a close. “There’s no rearview mirror here,” he laughed, “Actually, it
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