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Previously, we posted about the bookstore auctioning off teenagers…

I went to the auction on Saturday to pick up a couple helpers, and was prepared to put up a fight, having practiced aggressive bidding tactics I could fall back on if necessary.  But, it turns out the bidding war was reduced to a faint skirmish and even that was settled amicably between the opposing parties. There were just two bidders: Redwood Coast Land Conservancy wanted a team for maintenance on the bluff trail in downtown Gualala, and I was after a couple kids to help at home.

Since the one strapping lad around whom I had planned my work day showed up ON CRUTCHES! I relented and went over to the enemy. Coasting Home donated $300 to RCLC, which they combined with their limit of $200, and they got the full compliment of students for the trail work.  Happily, the weather was great, and the kids learned a lot about weeds, natural plants, persistence, and fund raising!

All together, I believe the graduating 8th graders of Horicon Elementary garnered over $1100 from additional bids and donations which resulted from this event. Perhaps best of all, I have the comforting promise of endless hours of service from that gimpy guy as soon as his knee surgery has healed!