By Jaymie White, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter PORT AUX BASQUES – Val Clarke is synonymous with the Lions Club in Port aux Basques, and her efforts and dedication over the years have recently been recognized in a significant way by Lions International. “I was awarded the Ambassador of Goodwill from Lions International, and that’s the highest award that a member can get in Lions International,” said Clarke. “It’s a big award and not many have earned that distinction over the years.” Clarke added that being an Ambassador of Goodwill carries with it a greater responsibility. “As Lions, we are called upon in our founding documents to promote international understanding and harmony and to cast aside our perspectives and embrace diversity and inclusion. It symbolizes all your humanitarian efforts in trying

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