Field Notes 05/15/2008

Sen. Cherry honored with Scout award
BURTON — The Tall Pine Council Boy Scouts of America and the Burton Rotary Club presented Sen. Deb Cherry (D-Burton) with the Jack Hamady Good Scout Award last Thursday at the annual dinner at Brookwood Golf and Country Club.
Cherry is being honored in particular for her annual free hunter safety classes that she has sponsored in conjunction with Goodrich Community Schools and the Grand Blanc Huntsman’s Club.
The more-than-20-year-old award is bestowed upon citizens who demonstrate scouting qualities while enhancing the quality of life for Burton residents. Cherry was up against six other candidates for the prestigious award.
National Trail Day fundraiser
DRYDEN — Friends of the Polly Ann Trail and Lapeer County Parks and Rec invite the public to the first Polly Ann Trail Walk June 7 at 8 a.m. to help celebrate National Trail Day.
The walk is a two-mile minimum, but eight-miles is open to anyone interested. Light morning refreshments, a free water park pass and event T-Shirt (with advance registration) are included.
The walk begins at General Squier Park and ends in the Village of Dryden. A shuttle will run 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. back to the starting point.
Cost is $20 per person, $15 for family of three or more. Proceeds go toward the establishment of a trail head on a seven-acre parcel adjacent to the park.
Register at 810-667-0304 or www.pollyanntrailfriends.org.
Second seed distribution
LINDEN — The Genesee County Chapter of Pheasants Forever will host another seed distribution at May 17 Gander Mountain, on Miller Road and Linden Road, from 9 a.m.-noon.
Corn and Michigan mix (corn, sorghum, sunflowers and buckwheat) will be available to those interested in habitat planting in Genesee County at no charge.
Details: www.geneseecountypf.com, Pat at 810-695-5169 or Jay at 810-635-7988.

Compiled by Lisa Paine