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Riverside PrideFEBRUARY/MARCH 2020 A PUBLICATION OF THE CARTER-RIVERSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION FEBRUARY/MARCH 2020

Reminder . . .CRNA General Meeting

The next regular meeting of the Carter Riverside Neighborhood Association will be heldat Riverside Community Center, 3700 Belknap Street, on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at6:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be Marcus Rockwell with Sixty and Better.

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Ken Hicks, President

So many fun things have happened with Carter Riverside Neighborhood Association already in 2020! Close to 100 Riverside folks showed up to hear Mayor Betsy Price speak at our CRNA meeting in January, and City Council members Cary Moon and Ann Zadeh were also there. It never hurts to have our local elected officials out in our neighborhood meeting citizens and listening to our concerns. Then our wonderful CRNA newsletter, The Riverside Pride, won an award at the annual Mayor’s Workshop and Awards Programs, which recognizes achievements among Fort Worth neighborhood associations. CRNA was also a finalist for the Spirit of Fort Worth award because of the revival of the annual Riverside 4th of July Celebration. And most recently, CRNA had a float in the Race Street Mardi Gras parade, which was very well attended. Later this year, CRNA will be celebrating its 25th Anniversary and we will do something special to mark this milestone. Come be a part of all the good things that are happening in Riverside!

Thanks to the Riverside Alliance for providing this mural! And a big thanks also to Randy Cline, owner of Fort Worth Generator and Starter, for allowing this to be painted on his building at 312 North Sylvania. The Riverside Alliance is a coalition of the seven neighborhood associations and three other community organizations in the Riverside area.

Riverside Pride February/March 2020

Carole’s Columnby Carole Strother

Hello, Riversidonians! Driving west on Interstate 30 from Arlington, it’s a wow moment seeing the Fort Worth skyline above the greenery and trees. We have a wow moment in our neighborhood,too. Turn off Belknap and drive down Bonnie Brae and look at the beautiful, historic Amon Carter Riverside High School and the trees and charming homes lining the esplanade. Soon we’ll see bluebonnets and redbud trees blooming in Riverside as they do every spring. Please notice litter and let’s pick it up whenever and wherever we can! I hope that everyone votes in every election every time! National elections are crucial but local elections probably have more effect on our everyday lives. Let’s get out and vote and let’s vote intelligently! Otherwise we’ll just vote the rascals in! We know everyone is super busy but make an effort to come out to your CRNA Neighborhood meeting on the second Thursday of every month. We meet at the Sylvania Park Recreation Center at 6:30. We always have an interesting speaker, a fun raffle, and lots of snacks to enjoy with neighbors. Reconnect with neighbors you already know and meet some new ones! We’ll look for you there!

Riverside Home Spotlight

Do you know the love story behind the home at 3112 Marigold Avenue? Mr Mosley built the home for his wife Daisy after their marriage in the 1940’s. The lot is a large shady oasis that looks like a park with over thirty mature post oak trees. There is a beautiful redbud tree and cheerful daffodils that bloom every spring! The room with the bay window was originally the garage. The area just east of that by the school parking lot was purchased from FWISD in 1950 for $222! The current owners, the Chapa family, still have the original sale agreement letter! The home has the original 1950 Roper gas range and the bath has the original pink tile. It was lovingly cared for by the Mosleys and the Chapa family, who are only the second owners, have continued that tradition. Their children were just babies when they purchased the home and the family celebrated many happy birthdays and holidays there. But as the years passed they needed more room for their son and daughter as the floor plan only has two bedrooms. They currently lease their home to a lifetime friend but perhaps their plan is to return when they are empty nesters. Daisy would approve, l’m sure!!

Cheers to the City of Fort Worth for trimming the trees at Sylvania Park. It makes the park look so much more inviting.

Cheers to the Amon Carter student who ran to help our neighbor Elaine who had taken a nasty fall! Thankfully she is ok! Cheers to Elaine and her husband Greg for thanking the student with a gift card!

Cheers to Mayor Betsy Price for speaking at our January meeting! Cheers to Councilman Moon and our NPO Officer Russell for attending as well!

Cheers to Patty from the Riverside Library who attended our February CRNA meeting! Cheers to Rhonda, the Riverside librarian who retired recently!

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Congratulations and best wishes to the Riverside Pride’s editor, Carole, and her husband, Jerry Strother! A party was held in January at the home of their daughter and son-in-law to honor this wonderful occasion.

February/March 2020 Riverside Pride

Glenda Sue Tanner Gibson, 75, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 20, 2020, in Fort Worth. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations in Glenda’s name to the SPCA of Texas at 2400 Lone Star Dr., Dallas, Texas 75212 or spca.org/memorialgiving to honor her lifelong love for animals.Glenda was born Jan. 17, 1945 in San Antonio, Texas and raised in Fort Worth by her parents, Dorothy and Elbert Leo Tanner Sr., where she graduated from Carter-Riverside High School in 1963. She earned her bachelor’s degree in education and master’s in early childhood education from Texas Wesleyan University. Glenda was a natural teacher, following in the footsteps of her mother, and had a true passion for helping “her kids” get their best start in life. For more than 35 years, Glenda taught ESL Pre-K, kindergarten and first grade in the Fort Worth Independent School District.Glenda was extremely active in her community as a member of the Texas Retired Teachers Association, past president of the Fort Worth Retired School Employees Association, member of Kappa Kappa Iota, past president for the Galaxy Club of the Woman’s Club of Fort Worth, past president of the Cowtown Optimist Club, an active member and past president within the Carter Riverside Neighborhood Association and a Citizen on Patrol.Glenda also volunteered for the Fort Worth Convention and Visitors Bureau in the city’s welcome center where she greeted guests from around the world as an ambassador for her beloved Cowtown. Glenda never met a stranger and her warmth and infections laugh were enjoyed by all those she had the chance to talk with.Glenda is preceded in death by her parents; and is remembered with love by her sons, Michael Gibson of Richardson, Texas and Phillip Gibson of Fort Worth; former daughter-in-law, Rebecca Torres of Dallas; former husband, Robert Gibson of McRae, Georgia; brother, Elbert Leo Tanner Jr. of Sherman, Texas; alongside many dear family and friends.

Donald Thomas Kavanaugh, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, passed from this earthly life to his final reward on December 19, 2019.Don was born on September 18, 1935 in Fort Worth to Frank and Oney Kavanaugh. He had many great stories of growing up in the Riverside area with his older brother, Harold and his younger brother, Jerry.He attended St. Ignatius Academy and Laneri High School, where he played on the football team and made many life-long friends.In 1955 Don married the love of his life, Janelle Crow. Don and Janelle raised five children and in 1974 hosted an exchange student from Brazil, Adalberto Camargo, whom they consider to be their own son.Don was always an entrepreneur, starting and building a linen rental service prior to purchasing Riverside Cleaners, Inc. in Fort Worth in 1969 with his father, Frank.Don served in the U.S. Army and was active in St. George Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus and the Lions Club. Along with owning his own businesses and raising five children, he was also active in local politics and was instrumental in fundraising for the Andrew “Doc” Sessions Community Center in Riverside.Don had many interests and loved to play golf and softball, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, scuba diving, and flying his private plane. He especially appreciated his annual golfing trips with his buddies and in his later years the frequent trips to the casinos with his children and their spouses.Don enjoyed watching the Dallas Cowboys and college football games with family and friends. He was a generous man with a great sense of humor, and he will be greatly missed. As he told his grandson during a recent family gathering, “I have done everything I wanted to do.”He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Janelle, daughters, Rosemary Behan and husband Michael, Sharon Jung and husband Butch, Judy Jones and husband Larry, and son, Joe and wife Patti, 11 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren.

In Loving Memory

Robert L. Hickey, 82, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020, to be with the Lord.Bob served in the U.S. Army for six years and was a Vietnam veteran. He retired from Stuart Hose and Pipe after 15 years. Bob will be remembered by his sense of humor, his love of family and friends, and love of law enforcement. His advice to everyone, “Stay sober and out of jail!” He and his wife, Peggy, were faithful members of CRNA neighborhood meetings.Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Ruth and Roy Hickey. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Peggy; and his sister, Patricia Hickey Turner.

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TARRANT COUNTY ADOPTSGAME ROOM REGULATIONS

In November, Tarrant County commissioners approved a long list of requirements for game room owners in an effort to regulate the businesses that many residents believe attract crime. The commissioners unanimously adopted an ordinance that requires permits for game room owners and sets rules regarding hours and locations. The regulations are set to go into effect April 1, 2020. Among the rules for game rooms:• A permit to operate.• Hours are limited to 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.• Game rooms cannot be within 1,500 feet of a school, church or residential neighborhood, or within 2,000 feet of another game room.• An outside sign that reads “game room” must be displayed and at least two windows must provide “a clear and unobstructed view of all machines.”• Violating the regulations could result in fines and misdemeanor charges.These regulations will be helpful tools in controlling game rooms, but unfortunately any game room in operation prior to April 1, 2020 are grandfathered and will be exempt from these regulations.

RIVERSIDE PARKIMPROVEMENTS COMING SOONScheduleBid Advertisement January 2020Construction: April 2020 - December 2020Project Funding$2,000,000 2018 Bond Program$60,920 Park Dedication Fees$207,219 Gas Revenue$2,268,139 TOTAL

Project ScopeThe base bid items will include:• Parking Lot improvements• Post and Cable Fencing• Approximate 60,000 LF of additional concrete trails and concrete pads• New Playground• Pavilion 24’ X 24’ picnic table & benches• Multi-Use Basketball Court (Half Court)

If funding allows, the following Alternate Bid Items will be awarded:• Additional trail• Practice field lighting• Kayak Launch• Second Pavilion 24’ X 24’ with picnic table & benches

Lunch with our NPO Jennifer Russell as well as other police and code officers was held at Sammie’s on Wednesday, January 22 and on Thursday, February 27 at Dixie House Cafe. Many friends from CRNA were in attendance. The next luncheon will be held on Thursday, March 26, location to be announced. All are invited to join for lunch.

The Central Crime and Safety Fair will be held on March 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Walmart at 3851 Airport Freeway. There will be Kids ID and so much more.

School NewsA big Amon Carter Riverside High School send off was held recently for Justin Bunyavong, 12th grade student. He is competing in the state wrestling tournament in Austin. Results should be known on Monday, February 24th.

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IMPORTANT NUMBERSNPO - Beat A13Jennifer Russell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 817-991-8472

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NPO - Beat A12Doug Gilfour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 817-999-6095

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Code ComplianceShelby Dooley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 817-681-1527

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City Council District 4Cary Moon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 817-392-8804

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Non Emergency Police. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 817-392-4222Atmos Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-866-322-8667Waterline Breaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 817-392-4477Oncor Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-888-313-4747Trash service and bulk waste pickup . . . . . . 817-392-1234Animal Care and Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 817-392-1234Streetlight Outage Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . 817-392-8100Fort Worth Water Department . . . . . . . . . . . 888-313-4747Tarrant County Tax Assessor . . . . . . . . . . . . 817-884-1100

ADVERTISING RATESBusiness Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00One-Third Column. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00Quarter Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30.00Half Sheet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55.00Flyers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40.00

CRNA WEBSITE - www.crnafwtx.com • EMAIL - [email protected]

CRNA EXECUTIVE BOARDPresidentKen Hicks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 682-561-4758

[email protected] PresidentLloyd Tunstill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323-369-8272

[email protected]/SecretaryLuAnn Hoppe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 817-838-8088

[email protected] Aladro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 817-209-8890

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CRNA NEWSLETTER STAFFCommittee MembersRick Herring, Carole Strother, Nancy Woods, Juda Fritts

(part of an occasional series showcasing the variety of residential architectural styles in Riverside).Mid-Century Modern is the design movement in interior, product, graphic design, architecture, and urban development that became popular after WWII in 1945 and continued until the 1970s. Mid-Century architecture was frequently employed in residential structures with the goal of bringing modernism into America’s neighborhoods. Function was as important as form in Mid-Century designs, with an emphasis placed on targeting the needs of the average American family. Most Mid-Century Modern homes showcase three predominant characteristics: a clean, minimalist aesthetic, an emphasis on bringing the outdoors in, and the presence of angular structures.

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TAX TIPSDid you recently get your home refinanced?

If so you should check your to make sure your homestead exemption is still on your home. When a property is refinanced the Tarrant County Tax Appraisal office may take off the homestead and you have to reapply.


The City of Fort Worth is working hard to invest in our neighborhood. With the help of Non-profit organizations like Housing Channel new homes are being built in Riverside. Here are new homes for sale that will be available February 2020. The estimated prices of the homes will be $180,500. The purpose of the organization is to provide affordable housing. One thing that separates them from some of the FOR-Profits providing affordable housing is that they are

intent on building a better neighborhood. They do this by making sure the homebuyer is prepared to be a homeowner. Housing Channel provides extensive budgeting and homeowner classes. This almost guarantees the homeowner will succeed and own their home for years to come. For clients that qualify there is up to $20,000 in downpayment assistance. For more information visit housingchannel.org or contact a program approved Realtor.

RIVERSIDE REVITALIZATION

CRNA will once again join Keep Fort Worth Beautiful and thousands of volunteers across the city for the 35th annual Cowtown Great American Cleanup. Neighbors and city workers get together and clean up our neighborhood.Call your neighbors and decide what area you would like to clean this year. Early registrants will receive T-shirts, gloves and bags. Lunch will be provided for volunteers at the Earth Party which will be held at Trinity Park, 3003 Trinity Park Dr., Fort Worth 76107, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free and open to the public, free parking.

Trash and litter control. All residents, owners and renters are responsible for the upkeep and cleanliness of their property. Exterior and interior portions of the property must be clean and free of debris. Trash and debris must be securely contained in city-issued receptacles. Garbage and household waste must be stored in plastic bags and placed in the brown garbage cart. Recyclable items should be empty, clean and dry before they go unbagged into the blue recycle cart. Plastic bags, clothes hangers and Styrofoam cannot be recycled in the blue cart. Carts should be placed at the curb after 6 p.m. the night before your pickup day and should be retrieved from the curb by midnight on your pickup day. Garbage and recycle pickup occurs once a week. Call 817-392-1234 to find out your designated day. To learn more, contact the City of FW Community Engagement Office by email or at 817-392-6201.

Excessive or illegal parking. Vehicles can be parked on any public street unless otherwise prohibited by official signage. Long-term storage of vehicles on a public street is prohibited. Never block driveways or fire hydrants when parking on a public street, and never park over a sidewalk, crosswalk or in an intersection.

Noise violations. Unreasonable or excessive noise, like rowdy, outdoor conversation and loud music, can disrupt the peace of your neighborhood, especially if the noise occurs during late- night hours. Maximum sound levels for residential properties are set as: Daytime, 7 a.m.-10 p.m.: 70 decibels (equivalent to a running vacuum cleaner). Nighttime, 10 p.m.-7 a.m.: 60 decibels (equivalent to a normal conversation).

GOOD NEIGHBOR TIPSFollow these rules to keep your neighborhood clean and safe:

Is volunteering a 2020 New Years Resolution? Here are opportunities close to home.

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*Note: You will receive information from CRNA at the above address. Please list one at which you are*Note: allowed to receive personal mailings.

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Dues are paid annually. $12.00 per person or $25 for a business.

Note: We also offer an associate membership for people living outside of CRNA boundaries. It is also$12 per person. Please note that associate members are not allowed to vote per our by-laws.

By Mail: CRNA, P.O. Box 7153, Fort Worth, TX 76111-0153

For CRNA use onlyDate paid: Amount paid: Receipt #:

Membership runs from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020

Citizens On Patrol would like to remind you to help cut down on crimes of opportunity. Lock your car doors! Keep garage doors closed! Make an arrangement with neighbors on your street to keep your delivered packages until you get home! If you would like more information about becoming a COP volunteer please contact Alison Golden at 817-392-3973. Be Safe!

We owe our appreciation to the neighborhood Code Blue and its dedicated members for their diligence in deterring crime in Riverside. They spend a lot of personal time endeavoring to keep us and our property safe. And it’s especially encouraging to see new faces volunteering in neighborhood events and in the Citizens on Patrol. Everyone should consider doing something this new year to keep Riverside safe, beautiful, and a place where neighbors form lasting friendships–whether it’s picking-up litter or helping someone in need or caring enough to call a neighbor if you think they’ve forgotten to close a garage door. In addition, the Citizens on Patrol annually has a National Night Out party. This is a great opportunity to get out and rub elbows with your neighbors and have some fun. But what about the rest of the year? Want to partner with the city to do something positive? There are many ways to be a part of the solution. You can be a Block Captain, which is a lot easier than it was before the internet and social media. Another easy thing that will make a big difference is joining Citizens on Patrol. You volunteer as much or little as you want. Every hour counts and when we join together, we can achieve incredible things. Let’s all pitch-in with our ideas and our time and make Riverside an even greater place to live.

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January 2020 CRNA MeetingMayor Betsy Price, Guest Speaker

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