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Vergennes Lions wrap up successful 2023

FORMER VERGENNES POLICE George Merkel, 2nd from right, and Liz Ryan, 3rd from left, were two of the four people to receive a Melvin Jones Award by the Vergennes Lions earlier this year. With them from left to right are Larry Simino, Tim Ryan, Patty Merkel, and Debbie Brace.
Photo by Paul Bessette
December 28, 2023
2023 was a very successful year for the Vergennes Lions Club. It started out, under the leadership of President Debbie Brace, with a scholarship fund drive and a car raffle with both exceeding their goals.
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