CORNELIUS TODAY • October 2015 • 3
Table of Contents WALKABOUT
Is Cornelius’ coming of age about becoming pedestrian- and bike-friendly? Page 4
Exit 27
A bold, new plan for Westmoreland exists only on a drawing board. Page 5
Waste not, want not
Recycling in earnest saves money, reduces our footprint. Page 8
SIX CANDIDATES, ONE QUESTION
The candidates each explain why they would make a good Town Commissioner. Page 10
CORNELIUS COOKS
Irene Slaughter’s strawberry-rhubarb tart is the perfect dessert. Page 28
HOME DECOR ………………………… Page 29 HOME SALES ……………………… Page 18-26 NEWS-E ………………………….Pages 16-17 new coRporations ..........................Page 36 SOUNDOFF ................................. Page 38-39
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