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JULY 2003 "That's the extent of my competitive side. I've always just done (runs) on my own in the morning. (Stouffville resident) Sarah Chewins inspired me last To her surprise and delight. she completed the course in just one hour. 4| minutes and 50 seconds. What's more. she achieved a very impressive placement of l26th out of |.2l4 competitors. "I've been training for the marathon since February," said Ms. Flanagan. who has been a cross country runner since Grade 9. When Gillian Flanagan of Stouh‘ville entered the Burlington Half Marathon in May for the first time. her goal was to run it in under two hours. Marathon effort pays off for Gillian §y Kate Gilderdalg Stqgffville This Month Because of the slow start to spring, enrollment has not been as brisk as they had hoped, but things are beginning to pick up now and new inquiries are welcome. For more information, or to reserve lessons. call 905-642- 5559. The l9-yearâ€"old, who will study art history at the University of Waterloo this fall. plans to offset the cost of her postâ€"secondary education by offering summer swimming lessons to local clients in partnership with fellow student Lise Gott. Both work at the town pool and have all the necessary qualifications to teach private and semi-private lessons. Their new venture. Tadpools. is also fully insured, stressed Ms. Flanagan. year when she did the full marathon in the fall. and I thought I'd give it a try." she explained. Gillian Flanagan placed an impressive126th out of 1,214 contestants in her first attempt at the Burlington Half Marathon in May. A logging demonstration and refreshments will round out the day. For more information call l-88290-0337. Museum visitors can also enjoy the 2003 exhibit, A Day on the Farm, which explores technological advances in farming through the l9th and early 20th centuries. On July 26, the museum is hosting a Health 6 Hearth Tour for Seniors in partnership with York Region Forest. The event starts at 9 am. and a bus service from Stouffville will take participants to the museum, where they will visit the historic buildings and enjoy a buffet lunch before joining a leisurely hike, led by forest education coordinator Lorie Panott, through the forests Hollidge Tract. Projects include creating a travel tray and a 3- D fan; working on wool production, and making rhubarb cordial and cheese daisies in the historic Brown House kitchen The program runs July 23 to 2'5. and participants can choose between morning or afternoon sessions. Pre-registration is required and the cost is $30, or $24 for museum members. Unique opportunity for youth at Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum This year's Summer Children's Program at Wchurch- Stouffville Museum offers 8 to 14 year olds a unique opportunity to participate in a variety of heritagexraft and cooking activities. "WHITCHURCH-SI'OUFFVILLE THIS MONTH” - 21