Hyde Park:Oakridge December 2021

Hyde Park:Oakridge December 2021

Hyde Park- Oakridge Villager December 2021 ISSUE 56

Hyde Park-Oakridge Villager Issue 56 December 2021 www.villagerpublications.com Managing Editor: Cathy Wood [email protected] Advertising: Tami Martin 519-851-0961 [email protected] Nippy Watson [email protected] Publisher: Barb Botten Villager Publications, P.O. Box 134, Lambeth Station Ontario N6P 1P9 [email protected] 519-282-7262 Graphic Artist: Cathy Wood

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Back in the Day Hyde Park Business Association in the 2016 Hyde Park Santa Claus Parade

Welcome to the Hyde Park-Oakridge Villager! We support local arts, entrepreneurs, business, organizations and more by bringing historical and current neighbourhood people and passion to print. You are invited to share stories, photos, event information and to advertise. The 100% locally owned and operated Hyde Park Oakridge Villager is published ten times a year with thousands delivered free to area residences and is an ideal way to reach your local market. NEVER MISS ANOTHER ISSUE OF VILLAGER! Now you can read your local community magazine at villagerpublications.com and at the Archives room at the Central Branch of the London Public Library

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Josh Morgan, City of London Councillor – Ward 7 Happy Holidays & Best Wishes to Begin 2022!

As we move from the end of one year into the next, it is often a time for reflection on what we are thankful for and what matters most to us. For me that involves connecting

with friends and family and being thankful for the things I often take for granted. Let me thank you once again for the incredible honour and privilege of serving in elected office. This was also my first full year as Deputy Mayor of our City. Every single day I am thankful for your trust and confidence, and I will continue to work every day to make London an even better place to live, work, and raise a family. With another year of the pandemic now ending, 2022 will truly be a year filled with hope and optimism for the future. Please accept my best wishes for a safe and happy holiday season. I look forward to what 2022 will bring all of us. Happy Holidays frommy family to yours! Snow Removal Season Love it or hate it, the snow is on the way and that means shoveling and plowing. During winter storm, if your street is missed or there are any other issues with the snow removal in your area, you can email [email protected] and copy me at [email protected] so I can follow-up. This e-mail is monitored 24hrs a day during a snowfall event. You can also submit this information digitally at: https://service.london.ca/service-requests/report-snow-or-slippery/ Detailsonour snowremoval standards andanFAQpagecanbe found by visiting www.london.ca and searching for “Winter Maintenance”.

The City of London maintains 3,625 kms of roadway; 1,500 kms of sidewalk; 720 cul-de-sacs; and 2,100 bus stops. During the Multi-Year Budget I supported additional investments in snow removal to improve our response time by lowering the thresholds for clearing. Plows now head out sooner and more often.

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HUTTON ROAD ELEMENTARYSCHOOL 1855-1972

Bound on all sides by pioneer homesteads, the parcel of farmland purchased for five shillings by the township in 1855 was an ideal location for a school. Named after Fred Hutton, who lived nearby, the one room school at Oxford and Hutton Road (later renamedWonderlandRoad) hadby1962, six rooms and a portable, the growing student body walking long distances (by today’s standards) to school, mostly from the expanding suburb of Oakridge Acres. Even in the later yearsof theschool, apopular recess pasttime was feeding grass to the horses on the other side of the schoolyard fence. After class, students might wade through Elliot’s Creek, looking for salamanders and tadpoles, near where the first McDonald’s Restaurant in London was built in 1968 – and still stands. All however is not lost. A registered charity that assists persons with disabilities, located on the back half of the old school property, is known as Hutton House. The school’s yellow brick was reclaimed and used for the strip mall located on the front half, and the school bell tower, purchased by a student, now forms part of the entranceway to his nearby home.

1855 – 1972

Top right – The end of an era: Hutton Road graduating class of 1972. Back row: Dave Boyd, Scott Lazenby, Herb Hoellstern, Ron McLean, John Henderson, Richard Lane, Steven Boyd, Jeff Haggis, Dan Dayus, Tom Hansford. Front: Lori Benner, Kathy Anderson, Judith Dobie (teacher and vice principal), Millie Russell (assistant teacher), Deborah Koops, Debbie Langford, Sherry Levitt.

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Feeling the Rythmn with Jess Jones Jess Jones is Therapeutic Recreation Profressional, and Recreation Therapy/Psychology Student, Artist, Educator and Mother with wide experience in healthcare including working with many populations, including elders and those living with dementia, independent and assisted living individuals and children. We asked about some of the services offered by Jess Jones Recreation Therapy: What is Recreation Therapy, and what are the benefits? Recreational therapy, also known as therapeutic recreation, is a systematic process that utilizes recreation and other activity-based interventions to address the assessed needs of individuals with illnesses and disabling conditions as a means to psychological and physical health, recovery and well-being. What is your most popular program? My most popular program right now is the Feel the Rhythm Drum Circles . People love it because it’s an opportunity to use music to support social, emotional and mental health. When we are together, we can practise mindfulness, get lost in the beat of the drum, and have fun! It’s always about having fun, and, at the end of this activity, the outcome is about finding meaning and purpose while exploring our inner work. What is most rewarding about your work? The most rewarding part of my work is that I support humans of all ages and abilities to see their self-worth, value, and strengths! I love that Recreation Therapy is a holistic approach to healthcare and healing people with the power of leisure! What is Aromatherapy Dough, and what are its benefits? I make Aromatherapy Dough which is closely related to play- doh. All of the dough I make is small-batch prepared and

made to order to ensure freshness! I use only natural dyes and fragrances to create a unique experience for the participant. Aromatherapy dough is an opportunity to activate our senses through scent, touch, and aids in relaxation, mindfulness and is an excellent coping tool. What do you like about living in (working in) Hyde Park? My family and I have been living in Hyde Park now for almost 8 years. We love Hyde Park for its community and easy access to amenities! I am very proud to openmy practice in Hyde Park – keep your eyes open for the Jess Jones Recreation Therapy van! To learn more visit www.jessjonesrecreationtherapy.com. Find Jess Jones Recreation Therapy on facebook for details on the 3rd Annual Christmas Basket Raffle (all proceeds to charity of choice)!

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ARTISTS ALLEY ArtVenture Art Studio

“Creating ArtVenture from ground-up has been a family dream and a personal highlight of my career in the field of Education,” says Ayala Reshef, Manager and Owner of ArtVenture Art Studio on Aldersbrook Road. “Coming from a long lineage of artists and photographers, I have been fully immersed in art appreciation my entire life. Like any form of art, the visual arts interact with the viewer on a visceral level, and it is precisely this deeply emotive connection that keeps me coming back for more. As an art teacher, I aim to infuse my classroom with the same level of love, passion, and appreciation for the visual arts and its rich history,” she says. Ayala brings forth 20 years of classroom experience with a B.Ed. degree and has taught art in Edmonton, Vancouver, Stratford, London (UK) and here in London. Her favourite art technique to teach is the brush stroke of post impressionism. “With its seemingly whimsical nature and its intent to evoke emotions within its viewers, I find the focus on using vivid colours, thick application of paint, and short brushstrokes to be quite freeing,” she says. “As we slowly shift our focus away from realistic depiction of the world around us, students of all ages grow to like Post Impressionism as they lean into their innate understanding of colour and the feelings colours evoke within us”. Nearly two decades ago, Ayala was attracted to the Hyde Park area for its “edge of town” feeling. “With forest in one direction and city-center in the other direction, Hyde Park is the perfect combination of urban and rural atmosphere. While the Hyde Park area continues to grow with the development of schools, housing, and small businesses all around us, it maintains the “edge of town” feeling that originally attracted me to this part of London. With walking trails and large green fields, Hyde Park is an ideal place to run an art studio and draw inspiration from the nature that surrounds us”. With Visual Art classes that focus on Painting, Drawing, and Sculpting there’s something of interest for anyone looking to explore and stretch their creativity. ArtVenture also offers March Break Art Camps and Summer Art Workshops with a focus on Visual Arts, Storyboarding, Creative Writing, and Sculpting. Visit https://www.artventure.ca for updates and registration.

Grade 9-12 Project

Grade 6-8 Project and painting during covid

ArtVenture studio space includes a gallery and two classrooms

Top: Adult Painting. Bottom: Grade 3-5 project

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Santa Claus Parade and Breakfast with Santa The parade staging area will be the west (rear) parking lot at Sherwood Forest Mall. The parade will proceed west along Gainsborough Road. Visit www. hydeparkparade.ca for updates.

Hyde Park's First Annual Christmas Market

The Hyde Park BIA is excited to announce the first annual Hyde Park Christmas Market! The market will take place from 12:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 4th and 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 5, 2021 . Watch the Hyde Park Business Improvement Association social media for details.

Breakfast with Santa is taking place at Oxford Dodge on December 4 from 9am to 12 noon . Pancakes will be served by the Lions, and COVID safe pictures with Santa will be available. Directly following Breakfast with Santa, the Hyde Park BIA is will host its first annual Christmas Market.

In addition to vendors selling all kinds of Christmas goodies, crafts, and gifts, the market will offer live music, twinkling lights, kids activities and a number of food trucks.

Striving to support our local artisans and entrepreneurs, businesses and community service organizations, Villager Publications was pleased to learn that the Sue Garrington , who’s poppy painting graced the cover of our November Hyde Park-Oakridge Villager received calls and emails about the painting, which was sold to a reader of the magazine and that Linda Brimson received interest her book, The CHAA Story which details the history of the Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association. See more of Sue’s work at www.susangarrington.com and order The CHAA Story by calling the RCAFA 427 (London) Wing at 519-455-0430.

Slow Down! London City Council have approved a recommendation that neighbourhood streets bounded by Oxford St, Hyde Park Rd, Riverside Dr and Sanatorium Rd speed limits be reduced to 40 km/hr. (this doesn’t include boundary streets as they are major arterial roads). This is part of a city wide program rolling out over the next couple of years to reduce speeds in neighbourhoods.

HOUSE OF VICTOR HAIRSTYLING Men’s and Ladies cuts Perms. Colour. Foils. Same day appointments! New staff additions! Our Asian stylists may be contacted directly: Lilly 519-702-3877 or Quin 226-224-5048 LONDON MALL AT OXFORD AND WONDERLAND TUESDAY – SATURDAY (519) 471-4980 Enjoy mall shopping! Lots of free parking!

Hyde Park & District Lions president Eric Dolanky hands a cheque for $5000 to a representiatve of the Prevention and Early Intervention Program for Psychoses, a local community focused mental health program. Fundraising from the Country Cruiz nights made the donation possible.

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3 Local Artists Squared Hyde Park-Oakridge area artists Sam Axford, Carole Andrews and Angela Desand are participating in Westland Gallery’s pop- ular Square Foot Show. The show features works of art that are one foot square, many by local artists, and runs from November 24 to December 30. Learn more at westlandgallery.ca.

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Sam Axford’s Metallic Trio will be at the Westland Gallery’s Square Foot Show. Sam is an artist residing by the Sifton Bog. Below, the 12x12 pieces by Angela Desand of A&E Tax Services on Riverside Drive.

Carole Andrews and her entries for the Square Foot Show. Carole resides in Rverbend and donates painting proceeds to LifeSpin.

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Some twenty+ years ago, Mari-Lea Johnston was planning a party for her husband. “We are social people and I reveled in planning our own events,” said Mari-Lea. “My husband owned a business at the time (where I worked) and I hit upon the idea of starting Signature Event Rentals as a fun and rewarding change in career”. Most satisfying to Mari-Lea is working with enthusiastic staff who also like what they do to make someone’s event vision a reality. “We’ve had the pleasure of assisting some great charities with their fundraisers, and wonderful people with interesting stories and life experiences. Our greatest reward is knowing we’ve helped create special memories for our customers and their guests.” No event too big. No event too small. Signature Event Rentals and Linen Service is a full party rental store with items available by the dozen to accommodate small family get togethers to home parties to large corporate events. To put your signature on your event, come into the showroom on Blue Heron Drive to select from an extensive range of tables, chairs, linens, cutlery, glassware, carafes, chaffing dishes, coffee urns and more. Visit signatureevents.ca to learn more.

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DID YOU KNOW that the intersection of Highways 4 and 22 (Richmond and Fanshawe) were known as Calamity Corners, by local residents due to two disastous accidents that had occured there? This letter worked hard to arrive! Sent in November 1917, this card passed through the censor in France and made its way to Hyde Park to Mrs. Arthur Scott in December 1917. Inside, a simple message: “With kind remembrance and best wishes for Christmas and the coming year” and signed by the sender. A simple red ribbon, with threads of white and blue adorn the card with the two flags. Boston Family Fonds 2021-0002. Contributed by Krista A. Taylor, Archivist, Middlesex Centre Archives. Historic Hyde Park

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Braces are always an option – but they do need a lot of upkeep that make the process of straightening your smile more of a hassle than it should be. Dealing with metal brackets, adjusting the position of wiring, and causing minor discomforts like scrapes and tears are inconveniences most people don’t want to deal with. Wearing the clear aligners eliminates all the extra steps when compared with conventional braces while still giving you the results of straight teeth. This futuristic align technology works by using a custom invisible aligner designed to straighten your smile and deliver similar if not better results than braces. The advantages of Invisalign: The Invisible Treatment: Invisalign is a completely discrete solution allowing you to straighten teeth and improve your smile without the metal of traditional braces. The clear aligners fit perfectly on your teeth so you can smile with confidence, while still improving the form and shape of your teeth. Less Pain and More Convenient: Braces can cause an amount of discomfort and pain from small cuts and tares caused by sharp wires and brackets. Invisalign’s easy-fit aligners take away the pain by slipping onto your teeth comfortably without the need for metal wires. You are free to take them out to enjoy your favourite foods or taking part in your favourite activities. It is also much easier to brush your teeth (simply remove the aligner!). Easily maintained: Metal braces require constant check-ups without knowing the end-result. With Invisalign you get the results upfront. You and the Sbenati dental team can customize your Invisalign journey during consultation, so you can be confident that Invisalign is right for you. More Sanitary and Better for Dental Health: With the ability to quickly remove Invisalign aligners, you’ll be able to maintain your regular brushing and dental hygiene habits without taking extra steps for cleaning.

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WeatheringtheWinterwithFeatherfields While Featherfields – The Bird and Garden Store has everthing your feathered friends need to weather the winter: food, shelter, bird bath deicers and more – they also stock an attractive array of garden decor and holiday shopping gifts. “Some of our most popular gift items this year include items for the home, like the Tile Mat from Letterfolk, a completely customizable rubber mat with endless design ideas, beautiful hand carved and painted birds from Aviologie of British Columbia, and great artwork to adorn your walls,” said owner Ashley Satchell. “For the bird lovers in your life, the beautiful bird houses from Saltbox Shoppe make a perfect gift any time of year!”

To attract wild birds to your yard – and help them survive the winter – Featherfields has various suet varieties and all your feathered friends favourite seeds. “The most popular bird seed mixes include our very own Featherfields Feast blend, which has a little bit of something in it for any bird, from Blue Jays to Chickadees to Finches, as well as our Seasons Woodland or Seasons Urban Bird mixes – they are formulated by leading Canadian Ornithological nutritionist Paul Bennett, and change seasonally according to what the birds need at the time. The current mix has more carbohydrates to help keep birds warm in the winter” says Ashley. Featherfield’s regular hours are: Hyde Park: Sunday: 11 to 4, Monday: Closed, Tues – Sat: 10 to 5 Wortley Village: Sunday & Monday: Closed Tuesday - Saturday: 10 to 5 They will be offering expanded holiday season hours, including: Thursday, November 18th: Late night shopping at our Wortley Village shop from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, December 3rd: Wortley Village Christmas market (we will be supporting by staying open until 8:00 p.m.). Saturday, December 4th: Wortley Christmas in the Village and Hyde Park Christmas market. For more information visit: www.featherfields.com

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Cultural Cooking Dundee Cake by A Taste of Britain A Taste of Britain, a local outlet for British groceries, was established in the fall of 2001. The owners, who emigrated from Scotland in 1967, settled in the London area in 1976. The first store was opened on Oxford Street East and after a couple of moves to larger

premises, continues to be family owned and operated with a location at 2115 Aldersbrook Road (at Wonderland Rd. N.) and another at 9 Southdale Rd. E. (at Wharncliffe Rd.) with locations also in Sarnia and Chatham. A traditional Dundee cake comes from Dundee, Scotland. Here Rick of A Taste of Britain shares a Dundee cake recipe from his Mom, Ann.

Ingredients 4 oz. currants 4 oz. raisins 4 oz. sultanas 4 oz. candied peel 1 orange

10 oz. flour 8 oz. butter

8 oz. soft brown sugar 2 oz. whole almonds 4 eggs 1 lemon Directions

Grease and line an 8 inch tin. Prepare fruit, chop peel and nuts (leaving a few nuts for decorating the cake top) and grate orange and lemon peel. Mix dry ingredients. Cream the butter and sugar until light and creamy, then beat in eggs, one at a time, and lastly fold in dry ingredients. Put mixture into tin and arrange almonds on top. Bake in a slow oven (325° F., Mark 2) for 2.5 to 3 hours. When quite firm to the touch, remove from tin, and cool on rack.

Above: Dundee Cake and newly available at A Taste of Britain, the Walkers Shortbread Advent Calendar. Below, Christmas- flavoured snacks!

The story of Dundee Marmalade begins back in the 18th century when a Spanish ship took refuge from a storm in the harbour at Dundee, Scotand. On board was a consignment of Seville Oranges which were purchased by a local grocer. Discovering they were too bitter to eat, the grocer’s wife boiled them with sugar, to create the delicious preserve now known as Dundee Orange Marmalade. A Taste of Britain stocks a large variety of British jams and marmalades, including MacKay’s Dundee Marmalade. Enjoy with tea and biscuits!

Your #1 Stop for British Food, Groceries & Gifts 2115 Aldersbrook at Wonderland atasteofbritain.ca (519) 488-1590

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