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Spring 2017 Newsletter     NRT logo

 
Many Centennial Trail users between the state line and Mirabeau Trailhead recognized Del Flory on his red mountain bike.  His near-daily 20 mile rides as a SCOPE volunteer ensured a watchful eye  between February 10, 1989, and September 14, 2015.  Del rode 108,000 Centennial Trail miles over 26 years; his last ride on his 91st birthday.  Del don ated 
Del's historical bike.
his well-loved bike to Spokane Bike Swap & Expo in April.  It was displayed near the STA bus so many guests could see it. 
We will honor Del's bike every year at Bike Swap as a reminder of his love for and dedication to the Centennial Trail.  Thank you, Del!


Warm weather means it's construction season and your Centennial Trail has several important projects planned this year:

Mile 18.5 at Upriver Drive & Rebecca, just east of Greene Street:  Combined Sewer Overflow Tank project underway.
Mile 20 at Mission Avenue:  New pedestrian crossing between Mission Park and Avista Headquarters in September.  We have contributed $18,500 in matching funds to this project!
Upgrades coming soon on Mission Avenue!

Mile 22.5-23:  Riverfront Park:  Renovations through 2019; Centennial Trail detoured between the Spokane Convention Center and Kendall Yards.  Detour signs and map coming soon from City of Spokane Parks & Recreation.  Stay tuned!

Our Centennial Trail Coordinating Council is evaluating the impact floodwaters made early this spring.  Watch for repairs this summer, along with the completion of the Trail Maintenance Project, which will invest $350,000 in repairs.



Time
For the Centennial Trail, Earth Day is marked by a clean sweep.  Nearly 300 volunteers rally around adopted miles to pick up litter, pull weeds and spruce things up.  Thanks to our
Hart Capital unveils Mile 24!
sponsors Powers Candy and Nut, Geiger Corrections, Starbucks, KIND and the Blood Center Foundation of the Inland Northwest, we arm our workers with latex gloves, garbage bags and snacks to make the work easier.  Our jurisdictional partners dispose of the litter bags; special thanks to Washington Parks and Recreation Commission, Spokane County Parks, Recreation & Golf, City of Spokane Valley Parks & Recreation and City of Spokane Parks & Recreation.  Enjoy your clean Centennial Trail and, thanks in advance for helping keep it that way!

Talent
The sixth annual Spokane Bike Swap & Expo was held Saturday, April 8.  We welcomed 2,400 attendees, 63 exhibitors and 140 volunteers.  828 bikes were consigned for sale to the public and 626 were
Bike Swap vendors share great deals!
sold.  We are grateful to report 2017 proceeds of $22,500 this year! 

The volunteer Bike Swap Team has been in place for six years, working to make a smooth, enjoyable event each year.  Special thanks to: LeAnn Yamamoto and Andy Ignacio, Event Directors, Tony Beier, Bill Fitzner, David Fox, Eric Gottfried, Howard Hamby, Jared Hume, Anne Irmer, Jaaz LaMoure, Dan Maguire, Greg McFaul, Karen Nielsen, Chris Norman, Billy Norton, Debbie Pierce, Kim Stolz and Levi Westra!


Treasure
Blanche Ohnemus was an Air Force nurse, retiring as a Major and being promoted in the reserves to Lieutenant Colonel.  She spent most of her retired life in Spokane, dedicated to
Blanche's bequest will benefit generations of Centennial Trail users.
her church and actively supporting numerous non-profit organizations.  She passed away in March, 2016, and was inurned at Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors.  The Friends of the Centennial Trail are one of four local organizations to receive a generous bequest from Blanche.  Her estate supported health, wellness, children and families.  Her gift to our Trail Builder's Fund will allow us to continue making matching grants for Centennial Trail gap completion, maintenance, wayfinding and safety projects.

Contact us to learn more about how you, too, may honor a loved one and leave a legacy in support of the Spokane River Centennial Trail.

 
Thank you FCT Members & Adopt-a-Mile Partners!

Membership Renewals - Winter to Spring, 2017
Individual & Family Members
Carol Marchio, Jeno Leone, Susan Roberts Bresnahan & Daniel Bresnahan, Joan Menzies, Jean Clark, John Yoo, Shari McEvoy, Anne Oswald, John Douglas, John & Helen Scrivner, Jeff Clausen, Kim & Susan Traver, Larry Luton & Susan Hales, Peter & Beth Weller, Robert & Lois Iller, Ken Briggs & Lori Kinnear, William & Jean Greene, Doug & Betsy Hammond, Jeff & Colleen Nolting, Ken & Kay Savitz, Les & Debbie Portner, Gunhild Swanson, Donald Barden.

Century Club & 
Millennium Club Members
Speed Fitzhugh, Bob & Claire Murphy, Kevin & Kitty Hennessey, Scott & Robin Redman, Philip & Jan Monroe, Amy Condon, Spokefest Association, Glenn & Cheryl Foster, James Ivers, William Schaich, Jr., Jay DeWitt & Anne Laflamme.


New Members - Winter to Spring, 2017
Martin Hughes

Please become a member of Friends of the Centennial Trail today!  Your support ensures that your trail is safe and maintained.  Join here! 


Adopt-a-Mile Partner Renewals

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Hot Off the Press!

Newly updated Spokane River Centennial Trail printed maps have arrived!  Get yours today on our secure website!  Special thanks to map sponsors Potlatch, RBC Wealth Management, FCT Map Greenstone, Starbuck's and REI.  

My best,  

Loreen McFaul, Executive Director 
 
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