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Issue # 4 - Friday June 13, 2003

In this issue:
- St Clare - St Clair Sunflower Festival
- The TTC and the Streetcar Right-of-Way - The Saga Continues
- St Clair West Revitalization - SWRC Gets To Work
- Dominelli Named Interim Councillor for Ward 17
- It happened on St. Clair Avenue…
- Couch Potato Chronicles
- Event Calendar
- Editor's Note

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St Clare - St Clair Sunflower Festival Blooms on Saturday June 14
Now in it's fourth year, but this year under a new name, it looks to be a good time. Take a stroll down to your St Clair, between Dufferin and Oakwood and check out the fun - especially for the kids.


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The TTC and the Streetcar Right-of-Way - The Saga Continues
Since we last wrote there have been a number of changes to the situation regarding plans for the St Clair West streetcar line. Click here to get the latest update.
http://www.mystclair.com/news_stcar.html

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St Clair West Revitalization - SWRC Gets To Work
This important initiative is now really beginning to take shape. Spurred on in part by the TTC streetcar right-of-way issue a number of new developments have begun to materialize.
Facade Program - the first steps have been taken towards helping merchants make storefront improvements.
Design Study - here again, first steps are being taken to establish a look for the area.
The committee is always looking for good people. In particular there is a spot on the Steering Committee for a treasurer. Check the website for more information:
http://www.ourfuturetogether.com/

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Dominelli Named Interim Councillor for Ward 17
Following the recent departure of long time Councillor Betty Disero, City Council has appointed an interim councillor for Ward 17 by the name of Fred Dominelli. This article from the Toronto Star provides some more background.
http://www.mystclair.com/news_arcs/a_11.html

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It happened on St. Clair Avenue…
(Thanks to David Raymont for this new feature - we will be adding a section to the website so you local history buffs will want to check it out).
The oldest building on St. Clair is likely the Heydon House, a former hotel built in 1891 on the Northwest corner of St.Clair Avenue West and Old Weston Road. It was built to replace an earlier inn that had stood on the site during the 1850s. At one time, the hotel was notorious as the location for illegal cock fights.

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Couch Potato Chronicles
Yes, even though we haven't been publishing the Couch Potato, Jim has been hard at it - if you haven't been checking regularly you will have some catching up to do.
http://www.mystclair.com/couch.html

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Event Calendar
Check the Events calendar for a slate of upcoming activities.
And if you have something coming up, be sure to let us know.
http://www.mystclair.com/events.html

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Editor's Note
Yes, yes we know - it's been quite a while since the last issue. Well we hope to get back on a more regular schedule.
We have added some historical notes courtesy of David Raymont. If you have any similar stories or items of interest please be sure to send them along.
We could really use some help - if you have ever wanted to publish a website or a newspaper this could be your lucky break.
The Editor

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