|
|
2013 Summer Newsletter 
|
Greetings!
Del Flory brings his Bridgestone 21-speed mountain bike to the Mirabeau Trailhead every afternoon and rides east on the Centennial Trail to add another 20 miles to his SCOPE
 | | Del Flory's bike will soon have 100,000 miles! |
(Sheriff Community Oriented Policing Effort) volunteer patrols he has done since 2003.
Like most Trail users, Del loves the views, wildlife and regular exercise, but what makes him so unique are the numbers associated with him: Del will turn 89 years old this fall and has logged over 98,000 miles on his bike, closing in on his 100,000 mile goal! He sees his doctor once a year and takes no medications. And, his WWII Army uniform still fits 70 years later!
 | | Del and Rojean Flory |
Del knows every inch of the Trail and recognizes many users during his patrols. For years his lovely wife Rojean rode along, but recent health issues have ended her rides. So, he patrols every day with Rojean in spirit. "We belong to Rails to Trails and our Centennial Trail is better than anything we've seen anywhere; better maintained and so beautiful," says Del, speaking from experience. One extended vacation took Del and Rojean across the U.S. where they bicycled in nearly every state but Rhode Island. "We never saw an exit sign. That state was so small!" laughs Del.
Years ago, Del and his WWII Army brothers purchased a Miracle Mile Medallion, placed right at the start of the Mirabeau Trailhead. It's shinier than others; Del polishes it often. Every Memorial Day he posts a small American flag next to the medallion to honor his fallen and living brothers from this greatest generation.
Thank you, Del, for honoring our country with your service and for caring for our Centennial Trail! May we all aspire to live the healthy, service-oriented and happy life you so enjoy.
|
|
Centennial Trail Access Information Updated Friends of the Centennial Trail are pleased to announce completion of our 2013
 | | Get your printed map today! |
Mapping Initiative, sponsored by Greenstone Homes, Potlatch, REI and Starbuck's. Intended to increase access information for all Trail users, the initiative includes four projects: |
|
Volunteers are Vital
Volunteers play a vital role in the maintenance of our Centennial Trail. From individual to  group projects, they impact seasonal, one-time and ongoing maintenance work. Recognizing this important need, REI has extended a $5,000 grant to help fund the Riverside State Park Volunteer Coordinator position. Thank you, REI, for your generous support! Contact us to volunteer.
|
|
Washington Park and Recreation Commission Turns 100
Riverside State Park hosted a Washington Park and Recreation Commission Centennial  2013 Celebration on June 8. Activities included river rafting, hiking, recreation vendors, music and a commemorative ceremony, including a blessing by the Spokane Tribe. Happy Birthday Washington Park and Recreation Commission!
|
Thank you FCT Members & Partners!
Membership Renewals - Spring to Summer, 2013
Individual & Family Members: John Kercher, Gunhild Swanson, Larry Kelly, Greg & Janet Tenold, Shirley Schoedel, Ken Benson, Bob Seamons, David Cole, Jeffrey Nolting, Jean & Terry Endsley, Jeff Clausen, Joe Terhaar, Nancy Glazier, Susan Christilaw, Max & Tula Patterson, Richard & Bettina Willson, Robert & Janis Smith, Jon Newkirk & Victoria Mayes, Kay & Edward Lester, Craig & Diane Smith, Ronald & Naomi Franklin, William & Jean Greene, Leonard & Jackie Urgeleit, Loren Dudley, Les & Debbie Portner, Dennis & Patricia
 | | The Centennial Trail at Kendall Yards is taking shape! |
Doyle, Elizabeth Ertel, Mario & Pat Marcella, Clinton & Patti Piper, Dennis Fredrickson, Kevin & Erin Ruehl, Robert & Linda Miller, Frank & Sharon Sell, Rick & Babs Velategui, Ken & Kay Savitz, Dan & Lori Houk, Robert & Sherrie Stradley, Mary Lou Johnson and Dan Schaffer, John and Helen Scrivner.
Century Club Members: Don Kelly, David James, Terry & Jeannette Hauck, Karen Carlberg, Jim & Wanda Cowles, James & Karen Armor, Doug & Joan Menzies, Philip Monroe, Robin Redman, Thomas & Shannen Buerke, Billy Schaich, Jon Jonckers, Kathy Chase, Blanche Ohnemus, Suresh & Meena Joshi, Steven & Linda Swartley, Julia McHugh, Kevin & Kitty Hennessey, Dwight & Mary Ellen Correll.
New Members - Spring to Summer, 2013
Individual & Family Members: Donna Walker, Susan & Kim Traver, Gayle Hane, Glenn Foster, Mary Rush & Fran Watson.
Adopt-a-Mile Partner Renewals
   
   
New Adopt-a-Mile Partners
 
|
|
|
|
|
Spokane Bike Swap Success!
Friends of the Centennial is honored to be the Spokane Bike Swap beneficiary, with a gift  of $20,000 from the 2013 event. We are grateful for our sponsors, vendors, advertisers, volunteers, attendees and bicycle donors who made the event possible. Immense thanks to the hard-working, creative organizing committee:
Co-Chairs: LeAnn Yamamoto and Andy Ignacio
Members: Andi Gordon, Anne Irmer, Catherine Cooper, Cecilia Valle, Cherie Gwinn, Dave Divine, David Fox, Debbie Pierce, Jared Hume, Jeanna Hofmeister, Jennifer Little, Jon Rascoff, Karen Nielsen and Noah Sutherland.
See you on the Trail!
This weeks rain has me anxious to get outside and enjoy some sun after feeling cooped up all winter, but grateful we finished staining our deck last weekend. I have enjoyed walking my dogs on the new Trail at Gateway Park, riding the Trail to Plantes Ferry Park to watch youth baseball and seeing the incredible Trail and development transformation at Kendall Yards during our Board meeting last week. This is an exciting time for our Centennial Trail and I hope you, too, will get out there and enjoy its beauty.
Let us know how you will use the Centennial Trail this summer! Send us your photos and stories and let us know what your Trail means to you!
Enjoy!
Loreen McFaul
Executive Director
|
"...My fantasy regional trail system would attract tourists, and larger events to facilities with  few equal in proximity to a nice mid-size city. A trail-rich culture would put a high value on trails and full-time maintenance crews could be employed, consultants would help parse easement proposals, volunteers would work to improve the system, and local governments would recognize trail investment as a terrific economic development strategy.
The benefits of this trail system would be widely understood: regional notoriety, improved tourism, new tools to fight obesity and diabetes, assistance for aging in place, higher property values, more jobs and a deeper community connection to our natural environment."
- Jon Snyder
April, 2013, OUT THERE MONTHLY
|
Quick Links...
|
|
|
|
|
|
