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Autumn Home Improvement Supplement Pages 9-16 Mirror Friday, September 27th 7-11 p.m. THE SALMON HOUSE BENEFIT CONCERT & LIVE AUCTION for Mike Cochrane & Karen Bell Corner of Bedford & Main St., Westport See page 16 for more information. at THE COVE COUNTRY INN Soho's Self Storage Self Storage Westport voters go to the polls this Monday for a by-election to fill the village's vacant council seat. Those who didn't go to this past Monday's advance poll can vote at the Town Hall on Bedford Street from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. There has been an unprecedented level of interest in the vote for a single seat, with three candidates vying for the spot. More than120 people also showed up at the all-candidates meeting at St. Edward School Sept. 17. Village residents Michelle Beckermann, Easy year round access right in Westport Easy year round access right in Westport Easy year round access right in Westport 43 Bedford St., Westport 613-273-8848 soho@rideau.net The Review Serving North Leeds and area since 1893 Michelle Beckermann David Egan N. 75 units from 6'x6' to 12'x36' 75 units from 6'x6' to 12'x36' Westport goes to the polls Monday to fill council seat Thursday, September 26, 2013 R FOR S 15 Main St., Elgin 18 Concession St., Westport 18 Concession St., Westport 613.359.5879 613.273.2075 613.273.2075 www.rideauinsurance.com 15 Main St., Elgin Vol. 121, No. 39 $1 incl. tax Robin Jones David Egan and Robin Jones have been busy campaigning for the seat and all feel they offer skills and experience which could prove useful in their role as councilor. Beckermann is a 12year resident of the village where with her partner Mark Parliament she coowns and operates Foley Mountain Mechanical and Lakeside Fireplace & BBQ, a full service home status quo. "It was working before so what is the problem?" said South Crosby Councilor Carr. There has been some dissension on council over the wide variations in what some councilors get paid for 'circumstances'. Up until now, they have been able to charge $50 for meetings, other than regular council meetings, and social gatherings they attend as a councilor. "It more clearly defines what the honorarium is for-when council is all together or as a special council meeting," said CAO Bob Maddocks. A new clause in the bylaw clarifies the purpose of the bylaw: "The overall objective of the bylaw is to fairly compensate elected members of council in the discharge of their duties, on behalf of council, while at the same time recognize and acknowledge the unique and varied needs, population, area and demands of each Ward within the Township of Rideau Lakes," A committee which included Maddocks, Mayor Ron Holman, and •Continued on page 3 Township boosts councillors' honorarium by $1500 while cutting back chargeable meetings By Margaret Brand The Review-Mirror Township of Rideau Lakes councilors voted seven to two to amend the bylaw governing the remuneration of councilors for meetings, circumstances and mileage for council business. The new bylaw, which could be passed next month, would add an extra $1500 to the honorarium to replace previous rules which allowed councilors to charge for council's committee meetings. Councilors Linda Carr and Cathy Monck voted against the resolution, effectively voting for the d •Continued on page 3 FALL uncan s FEATURES FROM TV & APPLIANCES Call 359-5660 53 Main St., Elgin Dawson Willsey and Kate Holland will be welcoming visitors to their home on McAndrews Road West which is part of the Ontario Natural Homes Tour on Sunday, October 6. A second home in the area, near Morton, is also on the tour. See page 15 for the story. Bottom Mount •22.8 Cu. Ft. •Adjustable Door Bins •Spill Safe Shelves •Cool-Zone TM Drawer •Store-More TM Sliding Freezer Basket 1299.95 Reg. $1399.95 Model # FG2I2034NP $ Self Clean Range •Effortless TM Convection •Effortless TM Temperature Probe with Auto Keep Warm •Effortless TM Oven Rack 1099.95 Model #CGEF3055MW Reg. $1399.95 $ Continuing a 30 year tradition serving North Leeds - Delivery & Set Up Available

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