On June 6, 2008, the "new" Merrickville Library was officially opened. On Sept. 16, 2009, having paid off the mortgage, the Lions marked the occasion by hosting a party on the grounds of the library.
Lions Paul Carr (back) and Ted Purvis serving up sausages at the Merrickville Lions Food Booth.
Lions Club of Merrickville President Jim Jordan hands over "library key" to Mayor Doug Struthers.
Lions Library Building Committee members Gerry Seguin, left, Jim St. James, right, and Jim Jordan burn the Library Mortgage.
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