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The Citizen, 2010-03-25, Page 13THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 2010. PAGE 13. The March meeting of the Belgrave Women’s Institute began with a potluck lunch and a St. Patrick’s Day theme. The president Doreen Marks welcomed 13 members and 15 guests and gave some Irish readings and a blessing. Following the meal an Irish quiz was enjoyed with the prize winners being Dianna Robinson, Ross Anderson and Mary Hallahan. The program convenor, Audrey Fenton, read a history of Ireland, the story of St. Patrick, the legend of the shamrock and the leprechaun. She then introduced Jean Fraser, past- president of Huron West District WI who spoke about her trip to Charlottetown, PEI last June to attend the FWIC convention. She gave a history of the PEI Women’sInstitute and told of the workshopsand tours of the countryside. The delegates enjoyed an evening at the Charlottetown Festival to see Anne of Green Gables. She closed with a humourous reading, “Ten Commandments for Club Women”. Audrey thanked her with a gift and people viewed her many photos and souvenirs she had on display. The business meeting opened with the Opening Ode and the Mary Stewart Collect. The minutes and treasurer’s report were given by Dorothy Coultes. The roll call was answered by giving volunteer hours and a WI achievement from past years. There will be a Women’s Day Out held at the Lucan arena on Saturday,April 10 with a cost of $40. It is sponsored by the WI, but open to everyone, featuring speakers and demonstrations, lunch included. The executive meeting to plan the District annual will be held on Apr. 7 at the OMAFRA office in Clinton. The next meeting is on Tuesday, April 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the church and is the annual meeting at which time the installation of officers for the coming year will be held and yearly reports given. Development InfrastructureInitiative (OSTAR) review and themunicipality received the finalpayment in November, 2009.Michie added the municipality hadalso received confirmation that the file is in the process for Ontario Small Town and Rural Development Infrastructure Initiative (OPWP) funding for the federal share of the additional costs with funding available in April. With North Huron having issued a notice of arbitration Feb. 5, 2008, and the system not completed and all invoices paid until December, 2008, Michie said Morris-Turnberry was not in a position to bill until January 2009 at the earliest, with the interest from that point $27,110. Michie noted that the water users did not hold up the process, it was the arbitration. Several Belgrave users were in the gallery, with Florence McArter saying they were told they wouldn’t have to pay interest and that they didn’t receive a bill, although Coun. Jim Nelemans noted that the municipality had carried the interest for four years. McArter added she had better water before the system was put in, although Councillor Paul Gowing noted it had been forced on the municipality by the province. Morris-Turnberry Mayor Dorothy Kelly said she didn’t like the councilgoing back on its word, which wouldmake residents trust politicians evenless.In the recorded vote, the motionfor Belgrave users to pay the interestwas voted for by Gowing, Coun. Bill Thompson, Coun. Lynn Hoy and Nelemans, with Kelly and Coun. Edna McLellan voting against the motion and Beaven absent from the meeting. Following the vote, Kelly said the municipality was hoping to settle the issue quickly and send bills out. LandfillIn other business, Morris-Turnberry landfill users will soon begetting receipts after Michie saidnumerous complaints were receivedabout receipts not being issued. 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