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In these overly mobile times, the simple act of using your own two feet to get from one place to another often seems lost. But that doesn't seem to be the case for students at Ruth Betts School. For the third year in a row, the Terrace Avenue school won the local competition held in conjunction with International Walk to School Day, held on October 8. "The really positive thing was, we had 88 per cent of our students walk to school on that day," said principal John Belfry. "We also had 45 parents participate, double the number from last year." Belfry said the school's participation in the friendly competition with other local schools has been entirely positive. "I think it's good for school spirit, win or not," he said. "It's just a good thing to be a part of, and it brings an awareness to healthy and active lifestyles." For having the highest participation rate of the local schools, Ruth Betts will be presented today with its third Golden Shoe Award from the NOR-MAN Regional Health Authority. See 'Trophy' P.# Con't from P.# The trophy Ñ a running shoe painted gold Ñ will be proudly displayed in the school's gymnasium or office. In 2000, the first ever International Walk to School Day took place on October 4th. Canada, Great Britain, the United States, Ireland, Cyprus, Gibraltar and The Isle of Man participated. Walkers celebrated the second annual International Walk to School Day in 2001 with an even larger turnout, as 21 countries and nearly 3 million people walked to school.
