The Paint Creek Trailways Commission recently announced the winners of the Trailways Photo Contest that took place in conjunction with the National Trails Day event on June 7.
Photo entries were to be color photos that depicted any screnery or event along the trail or of Paint Creek, in each of the four seasons.
Contest winners were:
Tied for first place — Julian Carmona, Rochester Hills — winter photo of ducks; Laurie Puscas, Rochester Hills — winter on the trail
Tied for second place — Lillian McDivitt, Rochester Hills — two photos: unknown trout fisherman on Paint Creek and of the late Mr. McDivitt overlooking the creek; Angela Fucich of Rochester Hills — plant life on the trail
Third place — Laurie Puscas, Rochester Hills — winter on the trail
Winners were awarded trailways merchandise and an opportunity for their photos to be placed in the trailways brochure, calendar and on the website.
To request a copy of the new trailways brochure or if you would like to view the winning photos, contact the commission at 248-651-9260 or by e-mail at paintcreektrail@aol.com