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CONTEST Put pen to paper to win cash prizes and be published TERESA LATCHFORD tlatchford@yrmg.com Put your pen to paper for the chance to win cash prizes. The Canadian Federation of University Women, in partnership with York Region Media Group, hosts the seventh annual short story contest. Residents and students in York Region and Bradford under 23 years of age are invited to write a story beginning with the sentence "It was time for a change". "The club brainstorms and develops an open theme to encourage students to go in all directions with it," CFUW spokesperson Carol Gordon said. "This is a wonderful opportunity for young writers to get some feedback." For the second year, celebrity judge Jennifer Sign up for our newsletter at yorkregion.com/newsletter Get the latest news, sports, events and more sent to your smartphone, tablet or laptop or desktop Since 1983 29 | Stouffville Sun-Tribune | Thursday, December 15, 2016 AREA RUGS CARPET UPHOLSTERY Serving Brock and Surrounding Areas 905-852-6711 Call Rick Blair ON NOW AT THE BRICK! The Canadian Federation of University Women Aurora-Newmarket is hosting its seventh annual short story contest and giving full-time students from York Region and Bradford under the age of 23 the chance to win cash prizes. Dance, an author from Stouffville, will be reading and selecting submissions for cash prizes of $400, $300, $200 and $25. The winners will be announced in April 2017. Along with the cash prize, the winning story will be printed in the Newmarket Era, Aurora Banner and East Gwillimbury Express. Last year, the contest Metroland file photo attracted 150 submissions. "This year we are really encouraging more young men to participate," she added. "Last year, the ratio of girls to boys was about 4:1." The entry fee is $5, which goes toward cash prizes. Stories must be submitted by Feb. 13. For more information, visit cfuwauroranewmarket.com. SAVING YOU MORE SAVING YOU MORE For more details go instore or online @thebrick.com. For more details go instore or online @thebrick.com. For Ontario: Faster access to home and community care Adding over 2 million more hours for nursing, personal support, rehabilitation and caregiver relief services will make it possible for those with complex conditions to receive care where they want to be ­ at home or with their family. Learn how we're investing for a healthier Ontario at ontario.ca /bettercare. yorkregion.com Paid for by the Government of Ontario