Snowflake Festival Short Story/Poem Contest

All area school students and youth are invited to participate in the Snowflake Festival's short story/poem contest.

The theme is Winter.

There are 3 age categories:

• 8 years and under
• 9 - 11 years
• 12 years and over

Medals will be awarded to the top 3 entries in each category.

Deadline for submissions is: Wed., Feb. 18th.
Entries can be submitted to the Merrickville Public Library or call Shannon at 613-269-4452.

Entries will be on display at the Public Library
during the Snowflake Festival - Sat. Feb. 21.

The contested is dedicated to the memory of Grant Gallipeau.
Grant was an exceptional writer who lost his life in a tragic accident in April 2007.