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Wrong! My children were interrupted today when their classes all had to assemble outside to listen to a sales pitch and watch other children get prizes. Great use of class time. They may not be infiltrating classrooms, but make no mistake Boosterthon members are interrupting class time.

Dearest Mom of Many?? First of all I recently picked up my sick child at Butler after being called by the school nurse. Both my child and I bypassed the office while I took him out of the building. Nice security. Hopefully, these strange young adults go through some semblance of security...

Brace yourselves parents, pretty soon your little darlings will be coming home with information on Boosterthon. To say that they will be excited about the promise of prizes based upon the amount of money they raise is an understatement. What is Boosterthon you say? Well, thanks to the Butler...

I do know that fee evasion is uncool.

Jim45 is right on. Sitting outside trying to enjoy a peaceful day at Gulf Place right now, and constantly being interrupted by noise pollution. Disgusting!

I don't agree much with Andy A much on SoWal, but you Sir are spot on with your list! :)

Not on 30A but Steamboats has the best raw oysters!

Hammock Bay in Freeport has really nice public courts.

Very cute chocolate and white female Boston Terrier found at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park. She is very well mannered and very well fed:D. Please call 267-8330.

Found dog on Hwy 98 near east end of 30A. Large male bull dog. Tan and white. No collar. Please call (305) 970-1009.

I second Dr. Mary.

Calle Escada. Has a trail behind the houses that goes straight to the school.

Loyd at Serenity Spa and Salon in Sandestin.

I have had them about 5 years.

Two vintage Schwinn World Tourist bikes for sale and a kids Stingray for sale. 100.00 for each of the World Tourist and 50.00 for the Stingray. 850-225-8994

Reduced price 100.00 Bike is now reduced to 100.00 850-225-8994

Loyd has moved to Serenity by the Sea next to the Hilton in Sandestin. Just went to see him yesterday. His prices are still the same.

Free computer desk or a small donation to the Human Fund. 850-225-8994

Schwinn (rare) Stingray Black Widow OCC Chopper Bike good condition $150.00. 850-225-8994

Local school rakes in more than $55,000 | Carolina Weekly Newspapers But Georgia company gets almost half October 30, 2009 Andrew Batten HIGHLAND CREEK ? For years, parent-teacher associations have used various types of fundraisers to support their schools and their own programs...

I guess this means that to you as a teacher at Butler you believe the end justifies the means. *sigh* I on the other hand as a parent of a Butler student do not believe in exploiting my children and using them as a fundraising tool for their school. Nor do I agree with my child being exploited...

I have not said anything negative towards Butler. I am just against Boosterthon. I encourage parents to donate to help the school. I have donated myself, but I choose to donate straight to the classroom and not to Boosterthon. I like Butler and I think it is a great school with great teachers! I...

Well beachteach since this is your only post to Sowal, looks as though you were sent by Tammy to do some damage control. If you don't mind being suckered by an outsourced sales pitch that uses children to make money for their company then more power to you! Teach on! Also, Your spelling is...

Don't worry, Tammy Smith tried to smooth it all out in the "Bear Facts" this week. Remember she tells us, they come in to the classroom to teach short "character education" not a sales pitch or handing out prizes to the students that got sponsors while those children who's families can't afford...

By law, all children of compulsory school age (5 to 16) must receive a suitable full-time education. As a parent, you have a legal responsibility to make sure this happens. Belonging to Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts etc. is not mandatory it is a choice. I choose as a parent to donate my time and...

That would be a choice.

"Fun Run is asking that kids take some responsibility in raising money for good things at their school. " REALLY? Are you serious momof2kids? Again, not the child's job. Their job is to go to school and learn, not pimp for Van R. Butler.

They asked the kids to get pledges by calling relatives or friends out of state & ask for pledges by themselves *PTA policy is very clear that children should never be exploited or used as fund-raisers*. Our children go to school to learn, not to be exploited by a fundraising company...

Cookie doe, wrapping, paper, and The Butler Bear Run were all fundraisers that gave out prizes. The difference is that Boosterthon is coming in to our students? classrooms everyday and peddling goofy hair, bracelets and Ipods. The other fundraisers were not in our students? classrooms everyday...

National PTA Guidlines involving Fundraising: Corporations originally sought access to schools as a pass-through to reach parents. By the mid-1980s, marketers increasingly were aiming messages directly at children. The results were mixed. Some companies have provided solid educational tools...

This was the case last year. Unless Butler has changed their rules with this company, these people do not have background checks nor fingerprints on file. Which is why they have to be escorted by school employees. The Boosterthon cult does not give me a warm fuzzy.

Not to mention that the Boosterthon workers are in our children's classrooms and helping with car pickup and they have no background checks or finger prints on file with the county or Van R. Butler Elementary.

Monday afternoon I picked up my child from school and he was very excited and it wasn?t because it was the first day back from spring break. I am sure most parents on this particular Monday experienced the same phenomena called Boosterthon. I knew it the second my child opened his backpack and I...

Don't miss this great local event!

Early Registration for the race is $20.00 Race Day registration is $25.00 The first 250 participants to register will receive a commemorative T-shirt. An awards ceremony will be held at the park following the race. Race starts at 8:00am You can stop by the Ranger Station at the entrace of...

Thanks Kurt for displaying the flyer! :) The course will take place on paved roads within the park down to the beach and Campbell Lake.

Walton County Earth Day Festival & 5K Race at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Walton County Earth Day Festival & 5K Race Saturday, April 17, 2010 Topsail Hill Preserve State Park 7525 W. Scenic Highway 30-A (850) 267-8330 Race at 8:00 am Festival 10am - 3pm Educational interactive...

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96 Geo Tracker good condition 125,000 miles 2wd 5 speed $2500 850-225-8994.

We had a great turn out last night!! Thanks to everyone for coming and supporting the park! Hopefully the weather will hold out for another great night. Come out and join us!!!

Friday October 30, 2009 Saturday October 31, 2009 6:30PM-9PM 7525 W. Scenic Hwy 30A Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 Choose between a fully-frightening trail for adults and children over 12 for $3 a person. Young children will be able to go through the trick or treat trail, a “scare free” walking loop...

Very cool footage! Thanks for sharing!

Come out and have a spooktacular time, and support the Friends of Topsail Hill Preserve State Park!!

Huge solid wood Armoire in good condition. Measurements are W54" D27" H90". 850-225-8994

Item has been sold.

The green is out of Alignment $50.00. 850-225-8994

3rd Annual Halloween Event at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park. Check out the flyer for more information!

She is a sweet puppy, but unfortunatley my kids are not quite mature enough, especially our 3 year old. She doesn't understand "puppy play" and is terrified when puppy wants to play. We have tried for over a week now to teach her how to handle, and play "nice" with puppy, but she doesn't quite...

Free to a good and loving home 9 week old female puppy. She is a mixed breed. She has had her first vaccinations and has been wormed. Kennel, and dog bed will go with her. She is a beautiful and sweet puppy and is available Oct. 1, 2009. Please contact Sergio at 850-225-8994.