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Protected birds left for winter
A s m a ny w i t n e s s e d Sylvania Park was home to more than four thousand protected Egrets for many months unt i l recent ly. Leaving a month earlier than last year the birds have departed in what Park’s employees call ‘a relief ’. Heading as far as South America the birds have left a mess. On September 30th the Parks dept. will begin
‘Operation Squash’ which will assess damage to trees and Park property. It will also begin the massive clean up of bird feces throughout S y l v a n i a P a r k . J e r r y M c D owe l l , Pa rk s a n d Community Services district superintendent has said that the City is committed to removing all the twigs and brush left behind by the birds and will reseed the ground as well as power wash the benches.
T h e R e t u r n P a r k employees are gearing up for the egrets return next year and plan on having scare tactics in place hoping they will move to an adjacent park that has a lower level of activity.
Sylvania Park Clear of Egrets
Riverside PrideFALL 2013 A PUBLICATION OF THE CARTER-RIVERSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION VOLUME 15 ISSUE 1
Historic Amon Carter Riverside High School
Website: http://carterriversidefw.com/home/
Did you know that Egrets became endangered due to
plume hunting? Their feathers were used to make
ladies’ hats in the 19th Century.
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Rain Barrel and Compost Bin Sale Sponsored by the City of Fort Worth and Rain Water Solutions
Order now for pick up on November 2nd from 9-11 a.m. @ Hazel Harvey Peace Center for Neighborhoods (818 Missouri Ave. 76104) – parking lot off Missouri Ave.
What is it? National Night
Out is a community-police-awareness-raising event held the fist Tuesday in October in Texas (elsewhere it’s the first Tuesday of August but we just HAVE to be different!)
Held annually, it has been in existence since 1984 and is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch in the United States and Canada.
When is it? Tuesday, October 1
In association with the Fort Worth Police Department local goals are to:
- H e i g h t e n c r i m e a n d d r u g prevention awareness
- Genera t e suppor t fo r, and participation in, local anti-crime programs
- Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnership
- To send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back
Turn on your porch lights in solidarity!
Carter-Riverside Neighborhood AssociationOfficers & Links
HELPFUL LINKS
Code Compliance Supervisor - North Dave Fulbright 817-392-5525
Code Compliance Supervisor - Central Kelvin Beene 817-392-5148
FWPD Neighborhood Officer - Central Jeremy Stephens 817-991-8074
FWPD Neighborhood Officer - North Veronica Coronado 817-992-0170
City Councilman District 4 (CRNA) Danny Scarth 817-392-8804
FWPD Captain - Central Daniel Humphries 817-392-3900
FWPD Captain - North Duane Paul 817-392-4600
CRNA OFFICERS
Juda York President [email protected]
Ashley Head Vice-President/Editor [email protected]
LuAnn Hoppe Treasurer [email protected]
Dana Harper Secretary [email protected]
Carla Baumgardner Webmaster [email protected]
Terri McIiraith Past President [email protected]
National Night OutAmerica’s Night Against Crime
Order and pay online until October 27, 11:00 p.m.
Go online to http://www.rainbarrelprogram.org/cityoffortworth to learn about the products (links from city home page and KFWB page)
Purchase items online with a credit card (No credit card? Call 919-‐835-‐1699 to make payment arrangements – do not contact the City of Fort Worth)
First EcoScape Residential Landscape Contest Winners Announced
Saturday October 5th
West 7th and Fort Worth Weekly’s i n a u g u r a l F o r t W o r t h
Oktoberfest. Free Admission.
Fun and Feast
L o c a t e d a t C ro c k e t t a n d Norwood Streets there will be tons of German food a n d b e e r ava i lable p lus m u s i c f r o m T e l e g r a p h Canyon, Foxtrot
Uniform, Invincible Czars, Home by Hovercraft and traditional German folk music by Nick Ballarini and friends. No time listed so this must be an all day event.
Bond Proposal Info Session
at Amon Carter Riverside High School
October 10th 7-8:30 pm
Art Opening & Online Jewelry
"Part II" of NYTex show
Friday October 18th from 7-10 pm at Victoria Batey HQ
(2902 Race #108) featuring artists Nick Bakita, Erika Duque,
Richard Avila, and Victoria Batey.
Artist Nick Bakita (MFA School of Visual Arts 2012) will be in town
from New York.
www.ch loeandl i sabe l . com/boutique/toribatey
Three Fort Worth area homeowners
commended for water conservation
Attention CRNA members -
we need to step up and represent next year!
In an effort to raise awareness of wasteful water usage the Fort Worth Water Department and BRIT par tne red to cha l l enge a rea homeowners to create the perfect, water efficient landscape and compete in the EcoScape, residential landscape contest. Residents with 1,000 square foot (or larger) front yard were eligible and were asked to submit their water efficient yards that use native/adaptive plants and mix according to color, aesthetic appeal, and plant variety.
The Winners First place went to Betty Porter, 3217 Field Street, Haltom City; Second place, Kathy Clark, 4005 W. 6th Street, Fort Worth; and third place, Rick Tucker, 2517 Ryan Avenue, Fort Worth. Each will receive a winner’s sign and a membership to BRIT. In
addition the first place winner receives a compost bin and a 50-gallon rain barrel.
The winners are congratulated for employing water saving methods such as rain water harvesting, composting, drip irrigation, and planting native and adaptive plants not only helping to lower monthly water bills, but can also significantly reduce the amount of water needed from area lakes.
It is estimated that up to 50% of all water used in the summer months goes to residential landscapes.
In hopes of making this an annual contest, BRIT and the Fort Worth Water Department will again sponsor the competition next year. Applications will be available on the City of Fort Worth and BRIT web sites.
Back Porch PoetryFREE TO THE PUBLIC
SATURDAY - October 12, 2013 7:00 PM ‘til Dark
2902 Race Street RIVERSIDE ARTS DISTRICT onstage on the lawn behind Studio 1:16
Bring Your Own Chair, Beverage & Snacks
ROUND #1Reading of original work or work by your favorite poet is limited
to 5 minutes
ROUND #2Reading of additional original work or work by your favorite poet
as time permits
Word is Out - Greasy Bend is
OPEN!
Burgers with toasted buns, real potatoes for the fries, portabella mushroom 'burger', grilled cheese plus other
choices.......small menu focused on doing things right!
Hours are 10:00am - 3:00pm -- yep, right now it'll be lunch only. Monday thru
Saturday - no Sundays. 2919 Race Street next to the barbershop.
Phone: 817-222-0184. They take credit cards too!
Quick history lesson - Riverside wasn't called Riverside until the late
1800s, before that, it was called Sylvania and before that, it was called 'Greasy
Bend'.
What we don't know is WHY the area was called 'greasy bend'. if any of you have a
thought ((whether a real reason or just for fun)) about the origin, would you please send
it along? This name dates to the early 1800s.
Big thanks to Terri for bringing that to our attention.
Insert Around Town
Carter Riverside Homecoming Activities!CR Homecoming will be Friday, Nov. 1
- Lunch “Dutch Treat” starts at 10:30 am at Mamma Mia's Restaurant followed by the Annual Exe’s Meeting and Exe’s Pep Rally in the school auditorium starting at 12:30 pm. - Parade starts at 2:30 pm which will be followed by an “All School” Pep Rally at
the Bandstand.- Football game starts at 7:30 pm. Carter Riverside VS. North Side at
Scarborough-Handley Field (listed as both 6201 Craig St. Fort Worth, Texas 76112 and 4501 Bridge Street, Fort Worth, Texas, 76103).
Special thanks to Belinda Norris and the Carter Riverside Ex Student’s Association for the information. Go Eagles!
A training studio where we share and learn together; enriching the lives of others while learning about skin care
and cosmetics in a fun-filled environment! We are always looking for models to volunteer and give us their opinion on our products. Come join us! 2920 Race Street
October 15 - 6:45-8:15. Eyes Cream Social October 26 - 10:00 - 12:00 Muffins and Makeovers
October 29 - Trash and Treat - 6:45 - 8:15
Eyes Cream Social is featuring eye products, shadow application depending on eye
Shape, color, and lid. And of course, ice cream! RSVP by 1200 noon on Tuesday, October 15.
Muffins and Makeovers features skin care and our "dash out the door" color makeup
(application in less than five minutes!). RSVP no later than 3:00 pm on Friday, October 25.
Trash and Treat! Customers trade their "other brand" products for their new brand
Products at a discount. No RSVP required! Just come have fun!
OPEN STUDIO: every Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Meet The Work Room Artists, see their
studios and purchase their work. The Work Room houses a clothing designer, batik artist, as well as painters and sculptors!
RAD FIGURE STUDIES GROUP: Friday, October 4, 11 and the 18th from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The
group meets 3 consecutive Fridays every other month. $20.00 per session. Everyone welcome, all artistic levels welcome. Bring your own art supplies and easel (if you prefer to use one!).
Walk the RAD - Craft and Artisan Market: Saturday, December 21, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Local artists and craftsman needed (prefer products to be handmade, re-purposed, re-cycled, just not mass
produced!) - $20.00 per space, space is 10' x 10'. Walk the Rad is a unique shopping experience in
Riverside Arts District. Several galleries and businesses will host vendors so that customers can 'Walk the RAD" and purchase those last minute holiday gifts! Vendors will be both inside and outside and the
Riverside Stolen Garden will feature their own unique garden 'shopping' experience! If your interested in being a vendor contact Kelly Belindo/The Work Room at 682-553-3523.
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A Trip Down Memory Lane
Riverside History provided by Mary (Stinson) Claunch-
Walthall
R i v e r s i d e o f Yo r e Lifetime Carter Riverside re s iden t Mar y (S t in son ) Claunch-Walthall (Riverside Elem, Riverside Jr. High, and Amon Carter Riverside High Class of ’57) graciously shared a clipping about the history of Riverside with CRNA.
Riverside of ‘Gay N i n e t i e s ’ H a d ‘Palatial’ Street Cars
Fort Worth Start Telegram
October 30th, 1949 With “palatial” pullman type street
cars, Riverside had one of the
world’s plushiest car lines in the early nineties, but in 1922 it was
the lack of street car facilities that brought Riverside into the city.
Riverside was known as
Sylvania Addition until March 16, 1891, when it was platted by the
East Fort Worth Town Company and given its present name.
About the same time, Ed
Chase, a Boston financier who had become interested in Fort
Worth real estate, built the famous car line which operated
the largest and most comfortable
equipment ever used in Texas or
the South.
Artesian Well.
To give the public somewhere
to go, Chase developed a Riverside park which had a
pavilion and artesian well, making it a popular Sunday retreat.
However, the line folded up
within a few years, because the cars were too long to turn sharp
curves without derailing. But Riverside went on building.
To the 42 blocks in the
original 1891 plat were added 30 in 1907 and the section now is
one of the largest in the city, containing some of Fort Worth’s
finest middle bracket homes.
Oakhurst in 1925.
The major subdivision of
Riverside is Oakhurst which John P. King and C.L. Wardlaw
originally platted about 1925, and
Robert King platted an extension, West Oakhurt, in 1946.
Sylvan Heights was platted about 1932 by the Baker and
Albrecht interests along with J.J.
Hurley.
Men who have helped build
Riverside were E.W. Taylor, Chase, Ben O. Smith, W.L.
Browning, J.B. and Ed Baker,
Stewart Chesser, C.R. and F.J. Albrecht, Clarence Jones.