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Fall 2013 Newsletter 
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Greetings!
A "fair weather cyclist, two-time cancer survivor and huge fan of the Centennial Trail" is how Marion Conley describes herself. "I dress up for work downtown at CH2M Hill so during warm weather, I am a bus and bike commuter. I bus to work on STA with my bike and then ride it home," explains Marion. "I love cruising on my Townie!"
Living in northwest Spokane, Marion will have her commute home change drastically starting  September 27 - from city streets to the incredible new span of Centennial Trail through Riverfront Park, Veteran's Park and Kendall Yards. Marion's love for the Centennial Trail is enjoyed by her co-workers, too. CH2M Hill has adopted Mile 17-18 since 1992! Ride on, Marion! |
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Giving at Work
Rebecca Smith has enjoyed our Centennial Trail for years, especially from  her tandem bike with husband, Dean. She supports the Trail in a unique way, too. Each month Rebecca makes a payroll deduction for membership with Friends of the Centennial Trail. As a state employee, her deduction is through the Washington Combined Fund Drive. Do you have a payroll giving option at your workplace like United Way? If so, please designate Friends of the Centennial Trail when you give at work!
- Live United and designate Friends of the Centennial Trail when you pledge to United Way.
- Washington Combined Fund Drive (Agency Code #8781)
- Inland Northwest Combined Federal Campaign (Agency Code #79487)
- Your own corporate workplace giving campaign
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Mission Park Monument Engraved
Our Mission Park Monument, at Mile 20.5, remembers others for their special community impact and connection to our Trail. Thanks to the generous community service donation of Genesis Granite and donations by families and friends, these names were recently added: 
Ken Binion, David James, Robbie Castleberry, George M. Blake, Roger and Mona Crawford, Larry and Marlene Charneski, Christa May Curry and Norma Ross Maris
Please consider tribute and honor gifts to the Centennial Trail with your gift to the Mission Park Monument. Find more information here.
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Thank you FCT Members & Partners!
Membership Renewals - Summer to Fall, 2013
Individual & Family Members: John & Helen Scrivner, Keith Lasseigne, Clyde & Joanne Anderson, Lorraine Cannon, James Caddis, Joseph Schretenthaler, Robert & Margaret Larson, Kenneth Miller, Wayne & Nancy Wright, Scott & Janis Fink, Dick Dawe, Elaine Koga-Kennelly, Tom Engdahl, John & Barbara Beaton, Laurence Morse, Sharon De Mills-Wood, Jim & Rosa Nett, Bruce & Frances Rogers, Alfred Heston, Helen Stowell, Charlene Violette, Zoe Smith, Erika Barthelmess, Charles Horgan, Gary & Barb Kehr, Lawrence & Shirley Carroll, Cyrus & Janet Vaughn, Kathleen Austin, James & Margaret Kelter, Donna & Daniel Burt, William & Mary Bea Sleeth, Kurt Niven, George & Shirley Schneider, Bill and Kaye Louise Boon e, Danial Baker, Walter & Sally Bonsack, Donald & Bridgid Kardong, Hershel Zellman & Mary Noble, Elizabeth DeNiro, Richard Brown, John & Edna Fruit, Larry Luton & Susan Hales, Bill & Edie Wilson, James & Mary Jo Woods, Chuck & Janet Boehme, David & Vickie Williams, Richard & Judith Gammon, Bob & Katy Cannon, Chuck & Bonnie Zahara, Peter & Jean Clark
Century Club Members: John Shaub, William & Jeanna Lenoch, Gregory Smith, Paul Grubb, Charles & Barbara Hinzman, Mountain Gear, Inc., Michael Conley & Eileen Hyatt, Tim Ice, Joey & Paula Reagan, Ann Ruth Band, Bruce & Ann Dentler, ROW, Inc., Ron & Karen Dashiell, James Ivers, Ronald & Barbara Douglas, John Larson, Nichole Pauls, David & Ann Bell, Pat & Kathy Harper, Sisters of Providence, Karen Nielsen, Gary Michel & Jan Carrington, Frank & Louise Slak, Linda Milsow.
New Members - Summer to Fall, 2013
Individual & Family Members: Jennifer Westra
Adopt-a-Mile Partner Renewals
   
  
New Adopt-a-Mile Partner
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Volunteers Needed!
October 1, 2 & 3, 2013
Washington State Bicycle and Pedestrian Documentation Project
Washington State Department of Transportation and the Cascade Bicycle Club are enlisting the support of volunteers to count the numbers of people bicycling and walking on trails, bike lanes, sidewalks, and other facilities across our state. Contact Ian Macek at 360-705-7596 or Ryann Child at 206-861-9890 to volunteer.
October 18 & 19, 2013
Help Restore the Spokane River and Create Water Trail Access at State Line Restore the riparian area, improve habitat for fish, enhance water quality, and make for an  aesthetically pleasing water trail access and bike ride along the Centennial Trail. Location: Gateway Park at WA/ID State Line, off Seltice Way Volunteer Times: Friday, Oct. 18: Noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19: 9 a.m.-Noon & 1-4 p.m.
Download information flyer here
Here at FCT, our work is centered around advocacy to complete, maintain and manage this wonderful resource. With 2.4 million users annually, the Centennial Trail is a huge economic engine, bringing over $30 million to our region. I am thankful for guidance by our supportive Board of Directors: Karen Nielsen, Pat Harper, Jeanna Hofmeister, Mike Merritt, Bob Cannon, Chad Coles, David James, Jon Jonckers, Lori Kinnear, Debbie Pierce, Gair Petrie, Jason Wheaton and Len Zickler!
My best,
 Loreen McFaul
Executive Director |
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